Lamplighters Marsh NR (Bristol) this morning. A nice close fly past from a Grey Heron on the River Avon, and lovely to watch a famale Stonechat. (09.11.25) #avonbirds #ukwildlife #birds

With #BirdOfTheDay theme being #takeoffs (set by @alan678.bsky.social) - here's three images of a juvenile Gannet taking off. Photos taken from Bamburgh Beach, Northumberland (Sept. 2025). #birds #ukwildlife

For today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme of #lunchtime (set by @alan678.bsky.social ) - I've selected a Herring Gull enjoying a rat! I saw the gull flying with something heavy, but didn't realise what it's lunchtime treat was at first... New Passage, Severn Estuary. Sept. 2024. #birds #ukwildlife #avonbirds

Today's #BirdOfTheDay is all about #CloseUps set by @robcrank68.bsky.social - My selection is Siskin. All photos taken near St.Clears in South Wales. #birds #birdingwales #ukwildlife

Today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is #underrated, set by @alan678.bsky.social - One bird that falls into this group is the Starling. It appears to be thought of collectively, in particular their startling murmurations. But look at the birds individually - they are stunningly beautiful. #birds #ukwildlife

Today's #BirdOfTheDay is all about #Grebes - set by @robcrank68.bsky.social - These Little Grebe were pictured at Gwent WT Magor Marsh in August and September this year. Seldom seem to see them out of water, and I do so like their preposterously large feet! #birds #ukwildlife

A short local wander between showers at Lamplighters Marsh NR, Bristol, this morning. This area is alongside a tidal section of the River Avon. Good to see Redshank (7), a couple of Common Sandpiper, and a 'flypast' by a Curlew. Back home for 9:00am and a coffee... #bristolbirding #UKWildlife

The #BirdOfTheDay theme is #hiding or alternatively #Halloween - set by @alan678.bsky.social - So, here's a young Moorhen playing a trick and jumping out from it's hiding place - in the absence of a treat... (Picture actually taken 13.05.25 at Gwent WT Magor Marsh) #birds #ukwildlife #birdingwales

Victorian attitudes towards birds of prey in the UK are fueled by sensationalist fear-mongering like this, published routinely by mainstream media. #RaptorResearch raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/10/28/a...

A fresh and breezy morning for a walk at Severn Beach today. Lovely though to see several Greenfinch and a pair of Stonechat. Further out on the shore line, Shelduck, Curlew and an assortment of gulls. (28.10.25) #AvonBirds #UKWildlife @bristolbirding.bsky.social

The #BirdOfTheDay theme today is #Heron - set by Alan. - I've selected several pictures of Grey Heron, taken at Magor Marsh, New Passage (River Severn), and Slimbridge. #birds #ukwildlife @alan678.bsky.social

Today's #BirdOfTheDay is all about #Egrets - set by Rob. - I thought I'd go with this Little Egret photographed at Magor Marsh (Gwent WT), in August 2025. #birds #birdingwales #ukwildlife @robcrank68.bsky.social

Cannop Ponds in the Forest of Dean were looking lovely last week. Nice too, still taking delight in birds that are often seen - Blue Tit, Dunnock and Robin. (22.10.25) #birds #ukwildlife

Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme being #green (set by Alan), nice to feature the Greenfinch. In UK they suffered rapid decline due to disease. Once frequent visitors, they disappeared from garden for several years. Pleased to be seeing them gradually return. #birds #ukwildlife @alan6789.bsky.social

Always a little more distant than ideal for good photos on a dull day, but fabulous to watch Marsh Harrier at Westhay Moor National Nature Reserve (Somerset WT) last week. (16.10.25) #somersetbirding #ukwildlife

Common Darter at Somerset WT Westhay Moor NNR last week. Still quite a few around including several mating pairs. Some restless Hawkers (I am assuming Migrant Hawker) also about, but a little too agile for photos - maybe trying to keep warm on the cool day! (16.10.25) #odonata #dragonfly #ukwildlife

From the #black theme yesterday, to #colourful today for #BirdOfTheDay. Theme set by Alan. - So, here is a Siskin I photographed near St. Clears in South Wales, July 2025. #birds #ukwildlife #birdingwales @alan678.bsky.social

Courtesy of Rob, #BirdOfTheDay is about colour #Black - The little dinosaurs in my first photo are young Black-headed Gull. Wasn't sure what they were until the adult arrived! The hood (dark brown) only present during breeding season. WWT Slimbridge 2024. #birds #ukwildlife @robcrank68.bsky.social

#BirdOfTheDay theme is birds with #character - thanks to Alan - My choice, the Robin - one bird full of character!! Quizical poses, thorny indiffernce, or territorial posturing! Photos various UK locations, 2023-25. #birds #ukwildlife @alan678.bsky.social

Pleasantly surprised to be 'photobombed' by a Common Sandpiper as I was taking a picture of a Great Black-backed Gull! Several Redshank about too. (Lamplighters Marsh NR, Bristol. 17.10.25) Today's colour is grey... #bristolbirding #ukwildlife @bristolbirding.bsky.social

Lamplighters Marsh NR (Bristol), River Avon an hour or so before low tide this morning. Common Sandpiper (2), Curlew (1), Grey Heron (2), Redshank (6), Great Black-backed Gull (1). (17.10.25) #bristolbirding #ukwildlife @bristolbirding.bsky.social @everyheron.bsky.social

Time for today's #BirdOfTheDay theme, which is #SkinnyLegs, courtesy of Rob. - My contribution is this Great White Egret at RSPB Ham Wall (Somerset) - it has such fabulously long skinny legs! (June 2024) #birds #ukwildlife @robcrank68.bsky.social

This Wheatear was most obliging last week. Quite content at Severn Beach (South Gloucestershire) to pose on a log and let me take a few photos. Very pretty birds. (10.10.25) #ukbirding #ukwildlife #avonbirds

Common Darter enjoying a meal at Gwent Wildlife Trust's Magor Marsh Nature Reserve on Sunday afternoon. There were quite a few active along a field boundary in the mid-afternoon sunshine. Some Migant Hawker also seen. (12.10.25) #odonata #dragonfly #ukwildlife #teamdragonfly

Several Speckled Wood butterfly about on Sunday at Gwent Wildlife Trust's Magor Marsh. This one was on a fence post enjoying the afternoon sunshine. (12.10.25) #ukbutterflies #ukwildlife

Thanks to Alan, the #BirdOfTheDay theme is #birdinabush. - My bird is this delightful Dunnock, at Northumberland Wildlife Trust’s Hauxley Nature reserve. (26.09.25) #UKWildlife #birds @the-wildlifetrusts.bsky.social @alan678.bsky.social

Migrant Hawker and Common Darter seen near Severn Beach, South Gloucestershire. Getting late in the year now, and these are the only two species I have seen recently. (10.10.25) #odonata #dragonfly #ukwildlife

Meadow Pipit alongside the Severn Estuary were a delight to watch on a recent walk at New Passage, South Gloucesterhire. (10.10.25) #ukbirding #ukwildlife #avonbirds

Today's #BirdOfTheDay set by Rob is about 'Long Necks' - So first, a Grey Heron with a lovely bendy neck at Woorgreens, Forest of Dean. Second is a Little Egret somewhat excited at the prospect of a tasty snack at Magor Marsh, South Wales! (Aug.25) #UKWildlife #Birds @robcrank68.bsky.social

Alan’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is #wings (alternative #droplets). - I've selected this juvenile and adult Gannet. The photo was taken at @rspb.bsky.social Bempton Cliffs, East Riding of Yorkshire. (16.09.25) #birds #UKWildlife @alan678.bsky.social

Rob's #BirdOfTheDay is the 'Family Paridae of Birds,' which includes 'Tits' Blue Tit - all spruced up for the mating game, then the youngsters come along..... and life becomes a little more hectic! Photos: January, June, July, August 2025. South Wales #birds #UKWildlife @robcrank68.bsky.social

A lovely Pied Wagtail seen near Severn Beach, South Gloucestershire. (10.10.25) #birds #ukwildlife #avonbirds

My #BirdOfTheDay is a Cormorant, with a #Beakful of fish! Taken at Chew Valley Lake, Somerset, UK (November 2024). #birds

New Passage/Severn Beach. 2 Green Woodpecker, Little Egret, Meadow Pipit, Rock Pipit (pictured), Wheatear, Pied Wagtail, Wren, Grey Heron, Shelduck, Curlew, Wigeon, Oystercatcher. (10.10.25) #ukbirding @bristolbirding.bsky.social

This was unexpected! Some fleeting views of a pair of Green Woodpecker at New Pill Gout, just south of Severn Beach. Only one lingered close enough and long enough for a photo! (10.10.25) #ukbirding #ukwildlife @bristolbirding.bsky.social

Spotted this Turnstone late afternoon on the beach between Seahouses and Bamburgh, Northumberland. (23.09.25) #ukbirding #ukwildlife

Quite a lot of dragonfly about at WWT Slimbridge last week, although I only saw two species; Migrant Hawker and Common Darter. (01.10.25) #odonata #dragonfly #ukwildlife

A short wander around Lamplighters Marsh NR (Bristol) this morning. Several Common Darter dragonfly about, but too agile for photos today! Speckled Wood and Small White butterfly about too. Nice to see a Curlew on the edge of the Avon as the tide was falling. (06.10.25) #avonbirds #ukwildlife

A nice morning out rock climbing at Wyndcliff in the Wye Valley! Lovely sunny day and great views back to the Severn Estuary. First time climbing in 3 months so rediscovering some muscles I forgot I had! 🧗💪🤣 #rockclimbing #sportclimbing

Black-tailed Godwit at WWT Slimbridge, Gloucestershire. (01.10.25) #ukbirding #ukwildlife

As the two Roe Deer bounded off I thought the rear-end view was all I'd get. Happily though, one stopped then the second one stepped back for a look too! Portbury Wharf NR, North Somerset (02.10.25) #ukwildlife #pwnr

Great to get opportunuity for such a close picture of a Grey Heron. WWT Slimbridge (01.10.25) #UKwildlife #birds #heron

It was treat to watch this Water Rail cautiously emerge from waterside vegetationand pose for a few seconds. Loved the strutting walk by before it disappeared into more vegetation. WWT Slimbridge (01.10.25) #UKBirding #UKWildlife

This Pochard at South Lake, WWT Slimbridge, has been having a good time diving down to the muddy bed for a rummage around. I love the red eye! (01.10.25) #GlosBirds #UKWildlife @wwtworldwide.bsky.social

Enjoyed a boat trip around the Farne Islands, off the Northumberland coast, yesterday. A super opportunity to get close views of Shag - lovely to see the detail of the green-black feathers. (23.09.25) #ukbirding #ukwildlife

Bempton Cliffs again… this time pictured is a Fulmar. It’s bird I hadn’t seen before. They’re long lived, over 40 years, and don’t breed until they’re 9 years old. (16.09.25) #ukbirding #ukwildlife

While this Kestrel kept its head into the wind and away from me, the sunlight did reveal its beautiful colours nicely. Bempton Cliffs, earlier this week. (16.09.25) #ukbirding #ukwildlife

First time I've been able to properly watch a Willow Warbler, and it not turn out to be a Chiffchaff! 🙂 There were a couple bobbing around in shrubs bounding RSPB Bempton Cliffs car park yesterday (16.09.25) #ukbirding #ukwildlife @rspb.bsky.social

Oystercatcher at Robin Hood's Bay, North Yorkshire. Quite a few about, but mostly some distance away. Nice to see these pass by fairly closely. Such a distinctive call... (14.09.25) #birds #ukwildlife

Watching several Sandwich Tern was a delight, while strolling along the shore line of Robin Hood's Bay (North Yorkshire). Also seen, but a little distance for good photos, were Razorbill, Guillemot and Gannet - and lots of Grey Seal. (14.09.25) #ukbirding