Hume's Leaf Warbler (Phylloscopus humei) Lowestoft Suffolk February 2026

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Suffolk bird news February 2026

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A Hume's Leaf Warbler was at Lowestoft from 4th. Up to three Zitting Cisticolas remained at Walberswick and four Shorelarks were at Kessingland throughout February. A Red-rumped Swallow was at Minsmere RSPB 28th.

 

A drake American Wigeon was at Carlton Marshes SWT 8th-23rd and a Green-winged Teal was there 18th. Tundra Bean Geese continued to be seen at a few sites. Highest count was thirty-two on Boyton Marshes 9th & 14th. A Smew was at RSPB Minsmere 17th.

 

A Great Northern Diver was on the River Orwell off Levington Marina 4th and another was on the River Stour south of Nether Hall 23rd.