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

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Suffolk bird news January 2026

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Up to four Zitting Cisticolas remained at Walberswick and four Shorelarks were at Kessingland throughout January. A Temminck’s Stint remained at RSPB Minsmere until 16th.

 

A drake Smew was at Alton Water. The highest count of Tundra Bean Geese was at least forty at RSPB Boyton and Hollesley Marshes. A Black Brant was at King’s Fleet until 4th, Aldeburgh Marshes 16th and then Sudbourne Marshes from 18th.

 

A Black-throated Diver, Great Northern Diver and two Black-necked Grebes were off Stutton Ness 1st. A Great Northern Diver was on the River Orwell off Levington Marina from 17th and another on the River Deben at Waldringfield 1st.