Quite possibly the best ever Lincs birding report so far… 😀

No new birds this weekend, despite trying. Missed Honey Buzzard (again) and the Bonxie seemed have done a bunk at Bempton today. However, I did pick out a Bridled Guillemot and it was a great day out. #birds #ukbirding #birdsseenin2026 #birds #bempton #bemptoncliffsrspb

Tropical heron spotted in UK for first time as more exotic birds arrive to thrill birdwatchers

White-rumped Sandpiper, emerging from behind the Coot, this evening at Langford Lowfields. Great find by @notbirdingnick.bsky.social. First for site and only 2nd record for Notts. #248 for year. #birds #ukbirding #nottsbirding #birdsseenin2026

TWO new herons in 24 hrs was not what I expected… This Lincs Squacco Heron was re-found by eagle-eyed @yellowbellyontour.bsky.social early this morning, just before I arrived. #lincsbirding #ukbirding #ukbirds #birds #herons #birdsseenin2026 With @jrmjones.bsky.social @birdergaz.bsky.social & Mike W

Some good footage* on the Western Reef Heron yesterday. My first 1st for Britain. Amazing bird, great company. Apologies to the locals. *Yeah, I know - cheers. #birds #ukbirding @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social #wales #caernarfon #birdsseenin2026 #wales #westernreefheron

Great re-find, Sir!

Unbelievable! Last night I saw a Quail run across a track at Orgreave Lagoons. This was my 10th attempt to try & see one. I wasn’t quick enough to get a pic, but Sam was stood next to me and managed this. Wow. Never give up. UK #324 #yorksbirding #ukbirding #birds #quail #lifer #birdsseenin2026

The adult female American Black Tern at Long Nanny, back for a 7th year. Another breeding attempt with an Arctic Tern, you can about make out the egg(s) here. A dainty little thing.. for an American! AMIRITE? IS THIS THING ON? etc.. #birds #ukbirding #northumberland #longnanny #birdsseenin2026

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I was the first one on site to see the adult Rose-coloured Starling today at Long Nanny (well worth the early start!). Fabulous bird. #birds #ukbirding #rosystarling #rosycolouredstarling #northumberlandbirding #longnanny #northumberland #ukbirds @rarebirder.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social

Another one of Baird’s Sandpiper at Frampton Marsh RSPB yesterday afternoon, during it’s very brief stay. Eagle-eyed Ollie Beacock was on the ball! #lincsbirding #ukbirds #birds #ukbirding #bairdssandpiper #birdsseenin2026

If you play bird poker, this is a great pair to have… Although not as good as a Royal Thrush, obviously. #birds #ukbirding #birdsseenin2026 #birdpoker #arctictern #americanblacktern #longnanny #northumberlandbirding #northumberland

The… er… Baird’s Sandpiper! Luckily I managed to get a bit of flight footage. Lincs #219. #lincsbirding #birds #ukbirding #birdsseenin2026

This bird has been re-identified as a Baird’s Sandpiper. #lincsbirding

Female Red-footed Falcon at Alkborough Flats, viewed from west of bottom car park. #lincsbirding

Another lifer for me this evening, a small, weird, bubble sound making quail. I was under the impression they were skulky, this one flew a few times and even sung in view for a few minutes! Corn bunts, yellow wags, marsh harrier, grey parts also at Rixton Moss

Incredible views of a migrating Common Quail as it flew past the ship in the English Channel! @sophieshrike.bsky.social

I’ve never re-posted my own post before, but I am so pleased with seeing this at Spurn yesterday, to hell with the ‘rules’.. Common Rosefinch! Singing! In the UK! Yes! #birds #ukbirding #yorksbirding #spurn #rosefinch @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social Finder: @colinbushell.bsky.social

Yes! Well done @richgreg3.bsky.social 👏🐧 This bird was brilliant to see & worth the 2.5 hr wait for this view. Also heard an Icterine Warbler.. but today was just rosy. Great find by Colin Bushell. UK #322, year #240. #birds #ukbirding #lifer #yorksbirding @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social #birdsseenin2026

When you go looking for one bird, but another is then found.. first correct answer wins virtual bird badge and a clap. #birdquiz #quiz #birds #ukbirding #birdsseenin2026

Another Lincs bird on my list today. Bittern fly over at Alkborough Flats. Lots of Beardies about, GWE, squealing Water Rail, Marsh Harrier, numerous Cetti’s. Lincs #218. @lincsbirding.bsky.social #lincsbirding #birds #ukbirding #birdsseenin2026

Red-necked Phalarope at North Cave Wetlands was bird #238 of the year. A lovely plumaged female bird, saw it spinning also. #birds #ukbirding #birdsseenin2026 #yorksbirding

3 Golden Orioles on site this morning, yesterdays bird in the Plantation and 2 together in from the north and flew towards East Dunes. Incredible video by @stuarta21.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social @lincsbirding.bsky.social

Woodchat Shrike at Flamborough Head yesterday. An absolute treat to see. Only seen 1 of these before. #birds #ukbirding #yorksbirding #ukbirds @flamboroughbird.bsky.social #woodchatshrike #shrikes @manchesterbirder.bsky.social

Yellowhammer, yesterday. Consolation for not hearing a Quail? Yes! a) I love YHs & b) I wasn’t expecting this fantastic bird to be singing in this light & I always expect to fail on Quail. #birds #ukbirding #yorksbirding #quail #yellowhammer #birdsseenin2026

Turtle Dove AND a pint? Incredible, but true! With @manchesterbirder.bsky.social. Cheers 🍻 #birds #ukbirding #turtledove #birdsseenin2026

Temminck’s & Little Stints, drake Garganey, Spoonbill at Frampton Marsh RSPB. #lincsbirding

I didn’t know you could mute particular words in Bluesky.. Settings > Moderation > Muted Words & Tags. You can choose ‘Forever’ for the duration also. Good stuff.

Now three! #birds #ukbirding #lincsbirding

Thank you. 64. We have 64 Ringed Plovers. Any advance on 64? Going once, going twice…

Amazing pics Mark.. the moth should have split earlier!

Male & female Garganey now on south scrape, Frampton Marsh RSPB. Also Wood Sandpiper on scrape by carpark at Rimac. #lincsbirding

Another one of the Purple Heron yesterday, preening away in the sun. All other birders had gone at this point! Maybe the last bit of footage, as it was gone this morning. @lincsbirding.bsky.social #birds #ukbirding #birdsseenin2026 #purpleheron #cleethorpes

TWO Reed Warblers warbling on my morning walk today. Also 8 Moorhen chicks. #lincsbirding

Finally saw a Purple Heron & in Lincs yesterday. Missed one by about a minute at Langford Lowfields in 2024 and another one at Titchwell in 2025. This bird flew into the tree and started preening in the sun, giving great views. #lincsbirding #birds #birdsseenin2026 #purpleheron #lifer

Little Owl, shape-shifting for camouflage. #birds

Someone lost a cat?

A few more from yesterday at Padley Gorge. Redstart, Pied Flycatcher, Nuthatch, Treecreeper. Numerous Tripits on the top, & Stonechat. Didn’t see Spotted Flycatcher or Whinchat, which I was also hoping for. #birds #ukbirding #southyorksbirding #birdsseenin2026

Saw one of my favourite ever birds this morning. He’s got the lot - the looks, the moves, the song. An absolute master. The Wood Warbler. #birds #ukbirding #birdsseenin2026 #woodwarbler @chrisgrimshaw.bsky.social @andrewvaughan1961.bsky.social

Temminck’s Stint from 360 hide at Frampton Marsh RSPB. Also adult American Golden Plover still. Little Gull at Novartis Ings, Pyewipe. #lincsbirding

I've posted my latest blog. Some lifers in the bag, but also a dip along the way - you can't see them all - mostly out and about with Kev Heath. Thanks for looking! @birdguides.bsky.social @btobirds.bsky.social #UKbirding jkhsmith.blogspot.com/2026/05/ups-....

Cranes at Willow Tree Fen, followed by this Black-winged Stilt at Frampton Marsh where both NFY birds. 3 years since I last saw a BWS. Amazing evolutionary adaption. Year #226. Lincs #157. #birds #ukbirding #birdsseenin2026 @lincsbirding.bsky.social

‘24: failed twice, South Yorks. ‘25: failed twice, Derbys & Scotland. ‘26: 3rd visit to Rimac in 5 days & after 5hrs, I finally see a UK Hoopoe on the deck & photograph it (badly). Thanks @yellowbellyontour.bsky.social for finding it. 👊 Happy 100th David Attenborough. #lincsbirding #ukbirding #birds

A 2nd & 3rd Peregrine chick have hatched over the last 2 days! If you are in the area, why not drop into St. Wulfram’s Church, Grantham, get a cuppa & view them on the TV installed by @alanball101.bsky.social? You can also view online here: www.stwulframs.org.uk/whats-on/per... #lincsbirding

Very nice to see Moorhen young being fed by their dutiful mother - first time this year on the nearby dyke this morning. Little Egret yesterday also first for year. #incsbirding #birds #ukbirding

They are back! #ukbirding #birds #birdsseenin2026

Yes! Our first Peregrine chick hatched yesterday at St. Wulfram’s Church, Grantham. Here is that very special moment. Thanks @alanball101.bsky.social #lincsbirding

Cirl Bunting, Labrador Bay, yesterday. After seeing one briefly and hearing another, we were about to leave the carpark when this one perched on a bush and started singing. With Dave Woodhouse. #birds #ukbirding #devonbirding #cirlbunting

What a weekend. 4 lifers, 1 found. 30,000 steps and good company. Found Hoopoe, BWS, AGP and Temmincks Stint. Thank you to @robstevenson.bsky.social and Alison for the company. And always @mattdenial.bsky.social and @djrlincsbirder.bsky.social for putting up with me. #173 #lincsbirding #lincsbigyear