COMBS RES, Derbys. – 3 Spotted Fly this morning actively calling in the tree canopy, also 6 Teal, 17 Swift over, 1 Oyc, 2 Common Sand, 6 G C Grebe NEW MILLS – 1 Little Egret flew into Derbyshire air space over the Goyt this morning and lost to view. @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social #ukbirding

Listen to Britain’s dawn chorus of 1976: the dramatic loss of birdsong in 50 years

Yellow Wagtail (Motacilla flava), Aleck Low, Derbyshire, UK 20/06/2026 ebird.org/checklist/S3... Yellow Wagtails are in serious decline. The UK's breeding population has fallen by around 78% since the late 1960s. #ukbirding #birding #birds @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social

Green Sandpiper (Tringa ochropus), Middleton Moor, Derbyshire, UK 28/06/2026 ebird.org/checklist/S3... These birds are one of the first south bound waders to appear in summer and herald the start of autumn migration #ukbirding #birding #birds @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social

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Quick stop at #WyverLane today. 2 Oyc,Lapwing, Red Kite, Hobby, 3 Buzzard, 4 Swift, 3 Swallow, 12 House Martin, Pied Wagtail, Whitethroat 3, Blackcap 2, Garden Warbler, Cetti's Warbler, Chiffchaff 4, Sedge Warbler 2, Wren, 2 Magpie, Raven,Pheasant 2, Little Egret (over) @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social

Little Egret and Common Buzzard at #WyverLaneNR today @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social

If you build it they will come - some fab news from High Leas, Barn Owls have bred successfully for this 1st time in years. The vole rich grassland is ideal for these birds but with support from @derbyswildlife.bsky.social & others a 2 well sited boxes did the trick. @derbyperegrines.bsky.social

Quick look at Pikehall afterwards where at least 3 Quail singing occasionally east of Aleck Low. Also Yellow Wagtails on territory there @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social 2/2

At a baking hot #WyverLaneNR today. Sedge Warbler, Lapwing, Buzzard and Grey Heron @belperbirder.bsky.social @richardttaylor.bsky.social @cliveaderbys.bsky.social @danmartinwildlife.bsky.social @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social

Nightjar (3) and roding Woodcock (2) seen on our walk last night. Also Tawny Owl and two Common Pipistrelle. @belperbirder.bsky.social @richardttaylor.bsky.social @cliveaderbys.bsky.social @danmartinwildlife.bsky.social @spinneybirder.bsky.social @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social

Second baby swift hatched today ( jack ) well done ozzy & sharon @derbyshireswiftconservation.org @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social @saveourswifts.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @rspbengland.bsky.social youtu.be/fpOkbcnP77U?...

From #WyverLaneNR today. Shoveler, Oystercatchers, Sedge Warbler & Common Buzzard @belperbirder.bsky.social @richardttaylor.bsky.social @cliveaderbys.bsky.social @danmartinwildlife.bsky.social @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social

Fantastic to catch the unringed White Stork just outside Hatton this morning - a fabulous bird looking at home and seemingly finding plenty to eat in the long grass fields. A first for me! (I need to get out more 😁) @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social @derbyswildlife.bsky.social #UKBirding

A localish twitch yesterday to see the White Stork. My first in Derbyshire @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social

In sight of Cown Edge we walked down a country lane to the East and saw 15+ Skylarks, 11 Swifts and a male Stonechat @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social with Curlews were very active and vocal nearby. Painted Lady Butterflies also seen

A great morning with a lovely group in the White Peak - #redstart were the star with c15 singing males and a minimum of 5 active nests. Dippers galore including juvs and adults feeding a 2nd brood. 4 Spotted Flycatcher, Peregrine, Red Kite & Garden Warbler (3) @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social #UKBirding

Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus), Derbyshire, UK, May 2026. Peregrines are the fastest animal on Earth. During a 'stoop’ they can exceed 200 mph #ukbirding #birding #birds @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social

Wood Warbler (Phylloscopus sibilatrix), Barbrook, Derbyshire, UK 30/05/2026 ebird.org/checklist/S3... It’s shaping up to be a poor year for Wood Warblers in Derbyshire sadly #ukbirding #birding #birds @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social

DUCKS: by this time of spring most ducks will have settled at potential breeding sites. So all records of scarce & rare breeding ducks, including Shoveler, Wigeon, Garganey, Pintail, Pochard and Red-breasted Merganser, should be submitted, with breeding evidence, to the relevant county recorder

Red-backed Shrike (Lanius collurio), Middleton Moor, Derbyshire, UK 30/05/2026 ebird.org/checklist/S3... The run of good birds on my local patch continues unabated #ukbirding #birding #birds #rarebirdsuk #ukrarebirds @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social

An early morning jaunt to Elton Common looking for Quail. None seen or heard however, this confiding Male Yellow Wagtail was a delight! @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social #UKBirding #DerbyshireBirds

Long-eared Owl (Asio otus), Derbyshire, UK, May 2026. Two pairs local to me appear to have bred successfully this year #ukbirding #birding #birds @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social

The Serengeti of South Derbyshire with several Cattle Egret doing what it says on the tin by the Trent - a lovely couple of hours at Willington Wetlands. 5 sp. of heron/egret, Cuckoo, Kingfisher, Common Terns, 2 Sparrowhawk & 4 Oystercatcher. Influx of Painted Lady (7) @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social

Stonechat family (4 Juveniles seen) popped up on the wall to say hello @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social moorland edge of the #PeakDistrict #UKbirding

It's hot... 🥵☀️ Make sure to put out plenty of water for birds & wildlife so they can keep cool and have enough to drink. They'll thank you!

The Dipper nest in our local park that I have managed to see from building to fledgling has produced at least one youngster. @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social #Ukbirding I will have another look to see if some others are hidden away but only one Adult near this one.

Grey Phalarope this aft #Wombwell

Birds in Longdendale Dippers ( Juvenile in photo ) , Grey Wagtail. @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social

Successfully twitched an Osprey eating a very large fish at Willington GP. In a single minute, saw Osprey and flyover Bittern, Whimbrel and Red Kite from the tower hide (P5)

Flycatchers in adjacent trees @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social 1st Spotted Flycatcher of the year for me #UKBirding

Heads up - White Stork just flown over Longcroft Ave Dronfield heading towards Chesterfield is best I have. A friends house. Just in case! @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social @richardttaylor.bsky.social @willowglass12.bsky.social @belperbirder.bsky.social @shefbirdstudy.bsky.social #UKBirding

🪶 A superb Saturday morning back out in the #PEAKDISTRICT #BIRDS @peakdistrict.bsky.social Cuckoo calling, ravens cronking, and a very showy Male & Female Whinchat. @derbyswildlife.bsky.social @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social #DERBYSHIRE @britishnatureguide.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social #nature

A Hobby and large number of hirundines and Swifts hawking around Melbourne Pool now, probably after these. Not sure it is identifiable from this shot? Head and body about 13mm. First time I've seen Hobby here

Woodlark (Lullula arborea), Middleton Moor, Derbyshire, UK 17/05/2026 ebird.org/checklist/S3.... A totally unexpected patch tick #ukbirding #birding #birds with @rayscally.bsky.social @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social

MIDDLETON MOOR, Derbys. - Brilliant morning with this WOODLARK !!!!, very scarce in county also 2 Caspian Gulls, 8 Ringed Plover, 2 Shelduck with @andysbutler.bsky.social @jonlowes.bsky.social @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social #ukbirding

Long-eared Owl (Asio otus), Derbyshire, UK, May 2026. The most elusive, secretive & strictly nocturnal owl in the UK #ukbirding #birding #birds @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social

Top walk with a lovely bunch at Willington Wetlands this am - 8sp. of warbler incl. Lesser Whitethroat, top views of Common Tern, Swift, Red Kite, Cattle Egret, a calling Cuckoo, pair of Yellow Wags and a brief Hobby. Wonderful to find this toad near the tower hide too! @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social

Great walk in the Dark Peak with Mark who wanted to see Ring Ouzel - we found a minimum of 6 birds including a couple of obliging males. Other highlights were a drumming Snipe, Golden Plover, c8 Curlew, Cuckoo, 3 Redstart, 4 Pied Flycatcher and some lovely Lapwing chicks @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social

Matlock Forest tonight - 3 traditional Nightjar sites checked but none present. All areas have grown significantly this past year but new areas have been felled so checking those next. Woodcock, TOwl, Cuckoo, Curlew, Stonechat family. Very few Moths 🤔 @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social #mothsmatter

Back from Skye and an early walk at #Lockopark had me thinking I was still up north with a Cuckoo calling & 2 Willow Warbler singing (both part of our Skye soundtrack) on a very chilly morning. A 1st Gadwall since 2023, Oystercatcher, 4 Lapwing, Barn Owl, 15+ Swallow @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social

At #WyverLaneNR today. Whinchat, Grasshopper Warbler + 6 Sedge, 3 Reed, 2 Garden, Cetti's, 8 Blackcap, 7 Chiffchaff, 4 Whitethroat, Les Whitethroat, 2 Red Kite, 5 Buzzard, Sparrowhawk, Kestrel, 16 Swift, c70 H.Martin, c40 Swallow, 7 Sand Martin, 2 Curlew, Oyc, 2 Lapwing @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social

A few from #WyverLaneNR today. Pheasant, Goldfinch, Little Grebe and Shoveler @belperbirder.bsky.social @richardttaylor.bsky.social @cliveaderbys.bsky.social @danmartinwildlife.bsky.social @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social @derbyswildlife.bsky.social

Mistle Thrush Success 3 being fed at Woodhead Reservoir #PeakDistrict #UKBirding @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social

Happy days, sharon returned to the nest this afternoon. But still haven't seen any of our other swift yet. @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social @saveourswifts.bsky.soc @rspb.bsky.social #swift​ #swiftbox​ #saveourswift​ #wildlife​ #nature​ #nest​ #ozzy​ #sharon​ #ozzyandsharon​ youtu.be/6ZHu-Vsp5X0?...

Osprey E over Hadfield at 0915 and up Longdendale @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social garden raptor tick #12 @birdguides.bsky.social #UKBirding

Nice to find a Male Whinchat in the same area as in several recent years. #PeakDistrict #UKBirding

Garden Warbler, bat bonanzas, early orchids & No Mow May - May's newsletter from Natural Derbyshire Tours is now available 👇 @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social @derbyswildlife.bsky.social www.naturalderbyshiretours.uk/may-newslett... #walking #Derbyshire #May #gardenwarbler #naturalderbyshiretours

From #WyverLaneNR today. 3 Com Tern S/W at 0945. 3 Whitethroat, Les Whitethroat, 3 Sedge Warbler, Reed Warbler, 11 Blackcap, 8 Chiffchaff, Cetti's, Garden Warbler, Little Egret, 2 Little Grebe, Swift, 22 Sand Martin, 25 Swallow, c70 House Martin, 2 Red Kite, 9 Buzzard @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social

From #WyverLaneNR today. Little Grebe, Little Egret, Whitethroat and Sedge Warbler @belperbirder.bsky.social @richardttaylor.bsky.social @cliveaderbys.bsky.social @danmartinwildlife.bsky.social @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social @derbyswildlife.bsky.social