Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #SideProfiles set by Rob - here's a Little Grebe seen at Magor Marsh NR (Gwent WT) a few days ago (04.03.26) #birdingwales #ukwildlife #birds @robcrank68.bsky.social

Female Siskin enjoying feeding on fresh growth. Near St. Clears, Carmarthenshire. (07.03.26) #birdingwales #ukwildlife #birds

Great to see that Bristol Naturalists’ Society has joined us here on Bluesky. @bristolnats.bsky.social

Oooh! At last, caught sight or my first butterfly of the year this morning - a Red Admiral at Lamplighters Marsh NR, Bristol. A nice variety of bird by the River Avon too, including Redshank and Curlew, plus a pair of Buzzard. (03.03.26) #avonbirds #ukwildlife #ukbutterflies

The local community newspaper, Shire, got in touch recently. They were interested in the Avocet on the River Avon that I'd shared pictures of. The Avocet have since moved on, but nice to be able to share some 'wildlife news' in the local newspaper. See - www.shire.org.uk #avonbirds #ukwildlife

Lamplighters Marsh, Bristol. Every year I say I don't need more pictures of Robin! Then the sun comes out; they just find a nice spot to sit & sing, posing for passers by with a camera! Heronry at Pill was active. A couple of Canada Goose nearby too, plus two Buzzard circling about. 28.02.26 #birds

On one of the rare sunny days so far this year took a trip to WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre a few weeks ago. Always plenty to see there, including these; Lapwing, Greylag Goose and Bewick's Swan. (14.01.26) #glosbirds #ukwildlife #birds

Set by Alan, #BirdOfTheDay theme today is #WideOpenWings - So, here's a Grey Heron coming in to land. Photo taken on the East Lyn River, near Watersmeet, Devon. (15.03.24) #DevonBirds #UKWildlife @alan678.bsky.social @exmoornp.bsky.social @everyheron.bsky.social

A fresh day for a stroll over Brean Down today (south of Weston-super-Mare), but nice to get out. Quite a few Stonechat about including this female. (25.02.26) #somersetbirding #ukwildlife #ukbirding #birds

I'm quite fond of the understated Dunnock - lots of subtleties to their colour when there's chance to see them closely. Enjoyed watching this one while visiting near St. Clears, Carmarthenshire (10.02.26). Regular visitors to my home garden too. #birdingwales #ukwildlife #birds

Black-tailed Godwit at Teifi Marshes, near Cardigan (10.02.26). When I'm in the area, it's always good to squeeze in a visit. The paths and hides offer good variety of habitat to enjoy; these photos were taken from Mallard Hide #birdingwales #ukwildlife #birds @birdsinwales.bsky.social

Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme set by Rob is #RuffledFeathers - I think this Little Egret qualifies. Photographed at Magor Marsh in South Wales (08.08.25). #birdingwales #ukwildlife #birds #wildlifephotography @robcrank68.bsky.social

Rummaging through some recent photos, these just made me smile. Long-tailed Tit and Blue Tit at Portbury Wharf Nature Reserve (14.02.26). We're lucky to have these delightful birds as regular garden visitors too. #avonbirds #birds #ukwildlife @wildportishead.bsky.social

Fly past from a Great Black-backed Gull along the River Avon. Lamplighters Marsh NR, Bristol, 19.02.26. #avonbirds #ukwildlife #seabirds

A dull afternoon for a wander, but good to be out without rain! Several Redshank and Curlew along the shoreline of the River Avon as the tide was falling - nice to see this pair of Curlew. Lamplighters Marsh, Bristol, 19.02.26. #avonbirds #ukwildlife

Today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is #PeacefulSolitide - this Turnstone was enjoying just that on the beach near Bamburgh Castle, Northumberland (September 2025). Come to that, so was I...! 🙂 #ukwildlife #birds @alan678.bsky.social

Redshank in the early morning sunlight. These are regularly seen on the shore line of the River Avon from Lamplighters Marsh Nature Reserve, Bristol. (14.02.26) #avonbirds #ukwildlife #birds

Flitting around high in the tree tops and silhouetted it wasn't immediately clear - but a careful watch and a lucky photo was able to confirm a pair of Coal Tit. They're busy little birds! Eastwood Local Nature Reserve, Portishead. (14.02.26) #avonbirds #ukwildlife

What a delight, a Treecreeper in Eastwood LNR, Portishead. Well camouflaged, they can be quite difficult to spot - happily, Mrs. M. saw this one! Enjoyed watching it work its way up trees searching for food amongst the bark. (15.02.26) - #avonbirds #ukwildlife #birds @wildportishead.bsky.social

Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #DivingForFood, birds that dive under water for food. It was a joy watching this Little Grebe diving for food to feed it's chick at Hestercombe House & Gardens, Somerset (August 2025). #somersetbirding #ukwildlife #birds @robcrank68.bsky.social

Reed Bunting; one male and three female. All photos taken at Teifi Marshes, near Cardigan, 10.02.26. I was struck by the colour variation of the females. Possibly associated with birds moulting at different times and the late winter transition into breeding plumage. #birdingwales #ukwildlife #birds

A couple of pictures for today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme, #Birds&Bugs (set by Alan). A Grey Wagtail at Hayfield in the Peak District, and a Whinchat seen while descending Sugar Loaf, near Abergavenny. May and June 2024 respectively. #birds #ukwildlife @alan678.bsky.social

The #BirdOfTheDay theme is #OddCouples, two different birds in one capture… .. This Oystercatcher and Curlew were photographed at Lamplighters Marsh, Bristol (03.01.26). #avonbirds #ukwildlife #birds @alan678.bsky.social

Theme for #BirdOfTheDay set by Alan is #birds&berries. Here's two pictures taken at Lamplighters Marsh, Bristol - a Song Thrush (03.01.26) and a Redwing (31.12.25) #avonbirds #ukwildlife #birds @alan678.bsky.social

The Stonechat is often seen perched prominently, sometimes popping up from its perch to catch a passing insect. This female was photographed in the early morning sunlight at Lamplighters Marsh, Bristol, yesterday. (04.02.26) #avonbirds #ukwildlife

Nice to see the heronry by the River Avon at Pill becoming active again. Passed by briefly yesterday (04.02.26) and there were at least a dozen Grey Heron perched in the trees. #avonbirds

A Dunnock tucked amongst brambles at Lamplighters Marsh (Bristol). Sometimes nicknamed "Hedge Sparrows" but they're not true sparrows and of a differnet family. Their thin pointed bill is a helpful quick way of distinguishing them from a sparrow with its chunky finch like bill. (04.02.26) #avonbirds

Not best positioned at tree top level for good views (or photos for that matter!), but nonetheless nice to spot a Greenfinch at Lamplighters Marsh (Bristol) this morning. #avonbirds #ukwildlife

Enjoyed watching a flock of around 20 Linnet flitting in search of seeds from trees and shrubs and down to ground level a few days ago. This small finch displays a lot of subtle colour variation, the male including more red during the breeding season. Lamplighters Marsh, Bristol. 30.01.26 #avonbirds

Washing a few dishes.. watching out the kitchen window. The usual charm of Goldfinch about... a Robin perched in the fuchsia. Male Blackcap flits in then off next door. A Chiffchaff hops about plant to plant. A Wren disturbs the Robin, then a second Wren emerges - a pair, lovely! #bristolbirding

This Wigeon seen at New Passage on the Severn Estuary this morning fits nice with today's #BirdOfTheDay them of #openbeak (set by Alan). Sooo many of them - their 'chatting' lovely to listen to. Someone recorded over 550 there recently. 02.02.26 #avonbirds #ukwildlife #birds @alan678.bsky.social

Oystercatcher on the River Avon, at Avonmouth, this morning. (01.02.26) #avonbirds #ukwildlife #birds

That was a big yawn!! Great Black-backed Gull on the River Avon, Bristol, this morning. (30.01.26) #avonbirds #ukwildlife #birds

I enjoy learning about and photographing #damselfly & #dragonfly. 2025 I assisted with dragonfly surveys at Portbury Wharf NR, Portishead. Now booked on ID training mid-March, nicely timed for their re-emergance. Visiting Avalon Marshes Centre, Somerset, for training. @wildportishead.bsky.social

The Purple Sandpiper overwintering at Battery Point, Portishead, are interesting to watch browsing the rocky headland. They're also completely unperturbed by the breaking waves... eventually moving on a little as the rocks submerge under the rising tide. (27.01.26) #avonbirds #ukwildlife #ukbirding

Great Spotted Woodpecker in Eastwood, Portishead, playing hard-to-get and remaining high in the trees. Pictured from below really does show off the long sharp pointed bill. Second picture shows areas of bark broken from the trees, result of foraging for insects. (27.01.26) #avonbirds #ukwildlife

This Coal Tit catching a little of the morning sunshine in Eastwood, Portishead, was a delight. (27.01.26) #avonbirds #ukwildlife

This Rock Pipit was one of six seen today at Woodhill Bay, Portishead (27.01.26). And, it's nicely timed with Alan's #BirdOfTheDay theme today of #BrownIsBeautiful celebrating subtle brown tones in birds. #avonbirds #ukwildlife @alan678.bsky.social

The Avon has a large tidal range. When tide is out waders along shore line can be quite distant for good views. As tide rises birds are brought closer to the banks, but more easily disturbed. Great then seeing a Common Sandpiper quite close today. Lamplighters Marsh NR, Bristol. 25.01.26 #avonbirds

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The Common Sandpiper is a small wader seen now and again on the banks of the River Avon. I was pleased to catch a few photos today of one in flight. Lamplighters Marsh NR, Bristol (23.01.26). The last picture is a Redshank and Common Sandpiper at the same location, last year. #avonbirds #ukwildlife

Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #TailsUp (thanks Rob) - this Robin was at Teifi Marshes Nature Reserve, nr Cardigan. The posturing was due to what appeared to be a territorial dispute with another. (Sept 2023) #birdingwales #ukwildlife #birds @robcrank68.bsky.social

Another grumpy weather day today, but brightened up with a quick wander to the River Avon, near Lamplighters Marsh NR, Bristol. Fabulous to watch the Avocet moving along the shoreline as the tide was dropping. A real treat on a dull damp day! (20.01.26) #avonbirds #ukwildlife

I hadn't realised how long Great Crested Grebe could still carry their striped juvenile head pattern. This heavily cropped picture was taken a couple of days ago (17.01.26) on the Afon Taf, Laugharne. #birdingwales #ukwildlife

Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #ShortBeaks - here’s a couple of photos of Blue Tit. Both were taken near St. Clears in South Wales, first in 2024, second in 2025. #ukwildlife #birds @robcrank68.bsky.social

Last week, with high tide approaching and the early morning sunshine, it was a beautiful opportunity to photograph overwintering Purple Sandpiper. Lovely birds, and quite a treat to see. Battery Point, Portishead. (07.01.26) #avonbirds #ukwildlife #birds

#BirdsInFlight is #BirdOfTheDay theme for today (thanks Rob) - so here is an immature Gannet, possibly 2nd year, at Bempton Cliffs, September 2025. @robcrank68.bsky.social #ukwildlife #birds

And there I was at Woodhill Bay, Portishead, taking pictures of this delightful Rock Pipit - when it pulled tongues at me! (07.01.26) #avonbirds #ukwildlife #birds