marshman Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 I know many of you are concerned by the lack of wildlife on the Broads but just let me confirm for you that the mallard population seems to be alive and kicking!! Walked down the road past the shop at Ranworth along the flooded road towards the marshes today (thats the second time this year its been flooded - never seen it flood once let alone twice! ) and without any exaggeration must have been 500+ or more before I got bored and stopped counting!! As has oft been said, its just a case of being in the right place at the right time....!!! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vaughan Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 That is indeed very good news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisB Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 Mallard, Wigeon, Teal ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisB Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 The Wetlands of the St David's Peninsula were full of Wigeon two weeks ago when I was there. I rented a very remote cottage and to stand by thedoor and watch the evening flight as it went dark was fantastic, a long time since I saw that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshman Posted October 10, 2020 Author Share Posted October 10, 2020 Mainly mallard!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisB Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 The Pinkfeet seem late or scarcer this year? I have heard them once but not seen them. By now there are normally skein after skein over my house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveO Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 The geese that used to infest the promontory in Salhouse Broad were noticeably scarce last time we visited. Maybe they have flown off somewhere or possibly some other agency at work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 25 minutes ago, SteveO said: The geese that used to infest the promontory in Salhouse Broad were noticeably scarce last time we visited. Maybe they have flown off somewhere or possibly some other agency at work? Goose down for pillows and meat for meals. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshman Posted October 10, 2020 Author Share Posted October 10, 2020 The sugar beet harvest has not really started around here yet - certainly records show they have been in Scotland for several weeks so I guess they are working there way south. Apparently the numbers are greater than ever! Certainly there are a few in N Norfolk but as soon as the sugar beet gets going, I am sure they will be around. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisB Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 2 hours ago, marshman said: The sugar beet harvest has not really started around here yet - certainly records show they have been in Scotland for several weeks so I guess they are working there way south. Apparently the numbers are greater than ever! Certainly there are a few in N Norfolk but as soon as the sugar beet gets going, I am sure they will be around. I hear what you are saying MM. However more and more farmers around here are using contractors in favour of their own equipment. (See photo). This new generation of harvester costing a small fortune Top, raise, riddle and load without stopping. Behind before the field is harvested are the farmers two units the first ploughing and the second with a grumble harrow on front and a drill behind! Poor old Pinkies don't get a look in on the cut tops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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