Richard T Taylor

3 Siskin in the garden this morning along with Red Kite on the shed roof #Derbyshirebirds @danmartinwildlife.bsky.social @belperbirder.bsky.social @willowglass12.bsky.social

Well I can say now that Red Kite is now a garden bird and not just a fly over. 1 came on the shed roof trying to take a dead wood pigeon this am Hopefully it will come back and I have the camera ready 3 Siskin in the garden is compensation 😄 @tg42birder.bsky.social @danmartinwildlife.bsky.social

A map shows the locations of BTO satellite tagged Cuckoos in Africa. The headshots of four Cuckoos appear in circular frames around the map, alongside the wording: First Cuckoo Update for 2026.

1/ And they’re off! 📢 Our BTO satellite-tagged Cuckoos are on the move! 🌍

Follow their migrations via our interactive map ➡️ www.bto.org/cuckoos #Ornithology 🪶

A pink foot morning at #WyverlaneNR 2 in with Grey Lags with @belperbirder.bsky.social Chris Perry #Derbyshirebirds a pair of Grey Wagtail , Siskins #Usualsuspects

It wasn’t in the script.😳

Another good morning down the lane #WyverlaneNR with @belperbirder.bsky.social no surprises but the #Usualsuspects included 6 Common Gull, Red Kites amongst the Buzzards, Sparrowhawk & Kestrel #Derbyshirebirds @derbyswildlife.bsky.social

Celandines, Stonechat & a welcoming Robin #WyverlaneNR @derbyswildlife.bsky.social #Derbyshirebirds with @willowglass12.bsky.social 6 Goosander, 15 Wigeon Siskin, Reed buntings, Peregrine and best of all Sunshine!

Blanket for the win.

This am #WyverlaneNR 2 returning Oystercatcher around the main pool found by @belperbirder.bsky.social #FOS #Derbyshirebirds @willowglass12.bsky.social @danmartinwildlife.bsky.social the Grey Wagtail has been regular over the last few weeks. 4 Snipe, Lapwing Red Kite, Peregrine & Buzzard 13 Gadwall

Action over #RaptorAlley @tg42birder.bsky.social @danmartinwildlife.bsky.social this morning

Certainly #RaptorAlley this morning @tg42birder.bsky.social @danmartinwildlife.bsky.social @belperbirder.bsky.social @willowglass12.bsky.social 2 Red Kite 2 Buzzard Peregrine above the lane. Amazing what a sunny breezy morning does #Derbyshirebirds

Outstanding! 👍

24 Common Gull with 250 BHG on the #WyverlaneNR main pool @derbyswildlife.bsky.social #derbysbirds water levels still on the up, creating flash pools, 1 with 30 Mallard on, Marsh Tit again in busy mixed feeding flock @belperbirder.bsky.social @willowglass12.bsky.social @danmartinwildlife.bsky.social

Yes, it felt like it Ian.

Squidgy down #WyverlaneNR @derbyswildlife.bsky.social Highlights inc Water rail, 240 BHG, Goosander, 8 Gadwall, Marsh Tit , Nuthatch this afternoon & water, water everywhere take yer wellies #Derbyshirebirds @belperbirder.bsky.social @belperbirder.bsky.social @danmartinwildlife.bsky.social

Stonechat this morning in the grey light, a bird on the wire, with @belperbirder.bsky.social #WyverlaneNR

A damp grey day with splashes of colour #WyverlaneNR with @belperbirder.bsky.social #usualsuspects in a ghostly grey setting @willowglass12.bsky.social @danmartinwildlife.bsky.social #Derbyshirebirds 6 Fieldfare a bonus

"[A new British intelligence report] echoes warnings some of us have made for years, only to be dismissed as nutters, doomsayers and extremists."

"Every critical ecosystem is on a pathway to collapse...”

You won't find more crucial reading than this.

The carrier gooseflock brought in a Pink Foot this morning, 50 Grey lag & 78 Canadas,Pochard for its 2nd day,15 Tufted duck, 15 Wigeon 4 Shoveler Water Rail GreyWag Siskins 3Greenfinch Bullfinch Chiffchaff Goldcrest @belperbirder.bsky.social @willowglass12.bsky.social @danmartinwildlife.bsky.social

Another must-read article by Graham Catley. A deep-dive into Great Grey Shrikes and their sub-species. Features amazing pics like this one! #lincsbirding

January 18 this morning first Pochard down #WyverlaneNR since last February, 3 Tufted 8 Wigeon 4 Shoveler 100+ Teal 105 BHGull Grey Wagtail Water Rail @belperbirder.bsky.social @willowglass12.bsky.social @danmartinwildlife.bsky.social

Saturday #Sunset

An enjoyable morning at #WyverlaneNR @derbyswildlife.bsky.social Highlights Water Rail 6 Coot 8 Wigeon 3 Tufted duck 110+Teal 4 Gadwall 24 Mallard 3 Chiffchaff Grey Wagtail Redwing Fieldfare 100+ Siskin 3 Goldcrest @belperbirder.bsky.social @willowglass12.bsky.social @danmartinwildlife.bsky.social

Wise words Alex, they will come north eventually, just require the necessary habitat.

The finest form of bartering, marvellous. A wonderful fee and wonderful friends. Great stuff👍

Get ahead, get a hat. I do enjoy seeing the Great Bustard Feather in the hat do the #GreatBustardGroup #Wiltshire provide you & Phil with them or are they self found? I have ones found from Spain.

Rare European robin spotted in Montreal YouTube video by CTV News

Meanwhile in Canada youtu.be/lyaPg9U-ods

A pinch yourself moment I bet Tim.

After the overnight thaw this morning from the #Raptorwatchpoint looking over #WyverlaneNR #DerwentValleyMillsWHS #Derbyshire @belperbirder.bsky.social @willowglass12.bsky.social @danmartinwildlife.bsky.social water levels up

Great count Dave 👍