AlanDawson

Nice views of the Greenshank on the patch in Cholsey this morning. #oxonbirding#UKbirding#Patchworkchallenge

I have a few photos if you want them, but I’m sure you have plenty of Photos already.

Alan

A Black Redstart more than made up for an otherwise very quiet afternoon patch walk. #Patchworkchallenge#UKbirding

Have yet to hear one, but did have great views of the Hoopoe on Streatley Hill yesterday.

Hoopoe at Lardon Chase,Streatley, Berkshire this evening, just outside the Oxfordshire border. #UKBirding

At last, the first Wheatear of the year on the patch! 31/3/2025 thirteen days later than my first one last year. #PWC2025 #UKBirding

Another wader on the Lollingdon Floods this afternoon, a Curlew. @patchbirding.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social

LRP on the Lollingdon Floods this afternoon at Cholsey.

2 of the 3 Ruff seen on my local patch today, along with 3 Redshank and a Dunlin. Very good birding for Cholsey!

Oystercatcher, first of the year on my patch. #birding#patchworkchallenge#ukbirding

Six Russian White-fronted Geese on my local patch today. Originally found on the Little Stoke side of the Thames by Paul Rainsden, and later relocated by Ian Lewington on the Cholsey side of the Thames.

A very late afternoon visit to Morton floods with lots going on. c500 Lapwing, c200 LBBG, c40 Teal, Shelduck, c25 Shoveler and at least 17 Pintail.

So many flooded fields for the Pintail to choose from at the moment, so why not visit Cholsey for a change. #PWC2025 #UKBirding

Wonderful news Geoff.

I feared these little lovelies may have moved off patch after so much disturbance over the last week of cutting the willows right back, clearing the ditches, heavy machinery, bonfires etc. How happy was I this morning to see this.

Short-eared Owl giving me a very late afternoon treat in South Oxfordshire.

Brown Hare - I’ve sent quite some considerable time watching these wonderful creatures and never tire of it. #wildlife

A quick visit to Henley Road GPs to have a look at the magnificent male Smew that Ben Sheldon found yesterday along with the redhead. Although distant, and hidden for most of my time they were an absolute pleasure to see.

Fantastic photos of a beautiful bird Conor. Well done.

Very nice Paul.

Beautiful photos Thomas, well done.

Very quiet day on the local patch, but the Corn Buntings are always a welcome sight. One of c15 this morning. #UKbirding

Juvenile Peregrine Falcon on the patch this morning having just made a failed attempt at catching a Meadow Pipit.

Certainly am, also Dragonflies.

Nice one Geoff!

Late afternoon walk with my dog Bella with light disappearing fast, (3.30) so very pleased to stumble across a Sanderling on my patch.
A first for Cholsey.

Grey Plover seems to have moved just outside of my patch now at South Morton floods,providing its the same bird of course.

Thanks Ben, always nice to find a new one on the patch.

Grey Plover was a nice find on my local patch today amongst c60 Golden Plover.

Excellent Tom, I’m still hoping to find one on my patch🤞