To have seen the Bee-eater chicks fledge last summer was a truly special experience and a tribute to the brilliant work of the whole team.” I love that they’re accessible for the public to see, and there’s a real sense of community at the viewing site. RSPB volunteer, Josh Fusiara, who helped manage the site when the birds bred there in 2022, said: “To have been able to help manage and protect breeding Bee-eaters in the UK was amazing and something I will never forget. With their beautiful rippling calls to match their vibrant colours, they are an unmistakable visitor to have arrived in Norfolk. As well as bees, they feed on dragonflies and other flying insects, which they catch in mid-air. Bee-eaters are a species found commonly in the southern Mediterranean and northern Africa, and as our planet warms they – along with other species – are being pushed further north.”Ībout the size of a starling, Bee-eaters can be identified by their red backs, blue bellies and yellow throats. He added: “Their return is a vivid reminder of the changes being wrought by our overheating planet. If that’s the case, this could be the start of Bee-eaters properly colonising the UK and a sign that they may become a regular feature of the great British summer.” We can’t be certain if these are the same birds that raised a successful brood here last year, but it is a real possibility. “Bee-eaters have generally turned up in the UK on a very ad-hoc basis, so far never re-using the same nest site twice. Not only are they indescribably beautiful, in their ice-lolly colours, but they put on a great show as they leap from a favourite perch to catch flying insects mid-air. Mark Thomas, from the RSPB, said: “Bee-eaters are like no other bird you’re likely to see in the UK. This suggests they are attempting to establish a regular breeding colony in the UK, a clear impact of climate change. Formerly very rare breeders in the UK, this year marks the seventh breeding attempt in England in the past 20 years. While there is excitement, there is also concern about why the exotic birds are now nesting here instead of their favoured Mediterranean habitats. At least one nesting pair has already been confirmed and it’s anticipated additional birds may join them.Ī managed public viewing area has now been opened nearby, for people wanting to see these rainbow arrivals, with full details here.Įight Bee-eaters were a sensation when they arrived in Norfolk last year, and birdwatchers are excited about their return, with many keen to catch a glimpse of the brightly-coloured visitors. The birds are being closely monitored by the RSPB, local birders and North-East Norfolk Bird Club to ensure their safety and allow them to breed undisturbed. But if I know I might be in the area, I pack a cooler for a quick shopping trip.Bee-eaters, which first bred in Norfolk last year, have made an unprecedented return to our shores.Įight of the colourful birds, including a nesting pair, have been spotted again in a sand quarry near Cromer, and it is the first time the summer visitors have returned to the same breeding site in the UK in consecutive years. Since I don't live close by, I don't go out of my way to shop here. they have a variety of gluten free and vegan options. Throughout the shop in the bakery, frozen food, cheeses, dairy, baking supplies, bulk bin items, cookies/snacks, etc. They carry a larger selection of gluten free and vegan items versus the other local grocery stores. They have organic and non organic produce at prices that make me happy. The produce is plentiful, fresh, and all so good looking. The sandwich counter makes a pretty mean tasty sandwich. And I mean discounted on average to all the local competitors and not just compared to the Nugget Market. Let me tell you what I like about this place. The grocery store is a quick drive off the Cameron Park Drive - south exit on Highway 50. It looks very much like a Nugget inside complete with cheese bar, bakery, sandwich counter, and deli. Discounts galore! The interior is gorgeous, no depressing warehouse vibes here. I am luvin this grocery store! For folks that don't know, Fork Lift is owned by the Nugget chain of grocery stores and is the discounted version.
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