First Redshank of the year for my 3k #PWC2026 at #LadywalkNR
10.03.2026 16:53
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First Redshank of the year for my 3k #PWC2026 at #LadywalkNR
Very true…
Another nice find Rich, a few others reported it in Feb as well as Willow tit but I’ve still not picked up unfortunately. Wil keep trying you did well to find it as well as the Hume’s 👏🏻
Hume’s gave reasonable views, even sat still to preen at Lea Marston #Warksbirds
Still looking for reported Firecrest & Willow Tit 👀….
Highlight was finding 4 Crossbill in pines opposite Church Pool Covert next to Lea Marston church, good addition for the 3k #PWC2026
Also found some new scapes 🙂
Seems like there are plenty of Common Scoters turning up on inland water bodies today! Maybe there will be one on your patch?
Good luck to all patch birders over the weekend, chance of an early Hirundine, Wheatear or Little Ringed Plover too! #PWC2026
Few good tracks in the mud from yesterday.
Presuming Badger, Muntjac, Moorhen and Rat? #mammals #wildlife
Yesterday afternoon…Blackthorn already in bloom but Hawthorn in leaf and ready to blossom soon….
Brimstomes at #LadywalkNR @bcwarwickshire.bsky.social and Orange Underwings around Birches at the woodyard #Teammoth @ruthnewby.bsky.social
Chiffchaff and Fieldfare singing was a nice combo.
Wheatear at Porthgwarra this morning... #ukbirding
Lapland Bunting at Crook Bank
(Saltfleetby-Theddlethorpe Dunes)
#Lincbirds #UKBirding
@lincsbirding.bsky.social
It’s not quite spring, but it’s on the way. Which means it’s time to start recording rare breeding birds to help the work of the RBBP. Stay tuned through the spring & summer for videos and blogs with guidance on how you can add extra value to your birding #ornithology #ukbirding #birds
Goosander displaying and very vocal at #LadywalkNR added few ✔️ #PWC2026 over last couple of days-
Green Sand,Oystercatcher and a Mealy Redpoll along public footpath. Increase in Siskin/Redpoll feeding on catkins of hybrid Poplars.
A surefire migrant: a pollened Chiffchaff just shown up in the Obs garden; also a Marsh Harrier overhead a while ago
Spot the Spotshank time. Wintering Spotted Redshank at Fortreys Hall, Ouse Washes still present today with Black-tailed Godwit flock. Bonus points if you also get the Ruff 😉 @cambsbirdclub.bsky.social #UKbirding
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“Coppicing – Can the oldest style of woodland management bring UK woodlands back to life?”
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Garden-
3 Blackcaps 2m/1f, males in subsong
Pr Stock Dove displaying, GSW, singing Greenfinch,Coal tit and Skylark overhead. Primrose and Coltsfoot.
#VC55Birds
Nothing beats a Wheatear, especially a showy one.
This male Desert Wheatear was coming within 4 meters of me, I had to back off to get some videos through the scope!
#cyprusbirds
Good luck to everyone out #patchbirding this weekend! Remember that it isn't too late to sign up for this year's competition, so if you have a patch you enjoy watching, why not sign up?!
For more info on how to do so, follow this link: patchworkchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/12/2026...
Both HUME’S WARBLER & Yellow-browed Warbler just a few miles from home so far this year. RIDICULOUS. Another great find by Rich Walker! #peakybirders #warwickshirebirding #ukbirding 🪶
Glad you and your dad got to see it 👍
The #PWC2026 January review is now out!
Take a look at where you have come in the mini-leagues and gawp at what others have seen on their patches! To do this, click the link to go to our blog: patchworkchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/02/janu...
Hope you enjoy reading it!
Can always rely on you to spoil things Tom.
Patch mega! HUME’S!
2nd patch record for the 3k @patchbirding.bsky.social #PWC2026
Strip of woodland between main reserve at #LadywalkNR and Lea Marston Church( now been gifted to manage as part of main reserve)
Brief views but very vocal/flighty. Another top find @northwarksbirder.bsky.social
Not had much chance to get out on patch and missed the WFG in the week at Lea Marston.
Picked up LSW calling at start of month at #LadywalkNR and added a flyover Skylark today 84 for the 3k #PWC2026
Couple of Roe deer was only second on patch at Whitacre Heath NR.
Just a nice day to be out 😎
Beaver comeback accelerates with 100 releases scheduled for 2026 www.rarebirdalert.co.uk/v2/Content/B...
Bonapartes, Mediterranean, and black headed gull off Tolcarne Beach Penzance today. @cbwps.org.uk
Didn’t consider that beavers can reduce turbidity!: This drone photo was taken during a heavy rainstorm. A beaver dam is blocking dirty water.
#BeaverWatch #NatureConservation #WildlifePhotography
open.spotify.com/episode/37Vo... Wild Bird Acoustics drops a new episode this morning. Listen to the wonderful sounds of Northern Sweden in July, a long form sound magazine of high quality field recordings. A nice compliment to a relaxing Sunday afternoon….
SALE WATER PARK, Manchester - Great to have WILLOW TIT in the area and so close to the city, a bird practically extinct in some counties, watercolour sketch on a new glossy paper I'm trying, currently at least 2 birds visiting the feeders. #ukbirding #birds #sketching
Alkborough Flats-
Merlin(male) and 6 Marsh Harrier.
2000+ Golden Plover @lincsbirding.bsky.social
Thanks will be in touch.
