Hundreds of Pied Wagtails coming in to roost in two trees on Shenfield High St. A good show if you sit at the Costa coffee. #essexbirding

Snow Bunting today at the Naze, just at the entrance to Stone Point. #essexbirding

Chelmsford today to have a look at the Whooper Swan in Central Park, also had a very close Chiffchaff by the river at Bond St and a Grey Wagtail over the river in town. #essexbirding

3 Little Egret at Weald CP today after 2 yesterday. Other highlights: 17 Shoveler, 8 Goosander, Kingfisher, Kestrel, GC & Little Grebe, GS & Grn Woodpecker, Heron, Coal Tit, 50+ Siskin flocking around the lake and a Redpoll over Fox Wood. #essexbirding #patchbirding

Highlights from Weald CP today: 2 Little Egret, 7+ Goosander, 15 Shoveler, Siskin, Grn & GS Woodpecker, Buzzard, GC Grebe, Nuthatch and Redwing. After, from the garden 2 Red Kite and a Redpoll flying over. #essexbirding #patchbirding

Highlights from Weald CP today: Siskin throughout the woods with a flock of at least 50 moving around the lake, 15 Shoveler, 10 Goosander, 2 Woodcock, Grn & GS Woodpecker, Redwing, Mistle Thrush, Treecreeper, Nuthatch and Goldcrest. #essexbirding #patchbirding

Highlights from Weald CP today: 4 Goosander (2 drake), Kingfisher, Shoveler, Meadow Pipit, Grey Wagtail, Grn & GS Woodpecker, Stock Dove, Red Kite and Buzzard. #essexbirding #patchbirding

Well that didn't last. Whodathought a knee high guard rail straight onto the lake wouldn't pass H&S.

Highlights from Weald CP today: Woodcock, drake Teal, 6 Shoveler, Kingfisher, Grey Wag, Linnet, Siskin. They've installed a couple of platforms onto the lake, I might've preferred if the money was spent removing fishing tackle from the trees, but still a nice spot to stand. #essexbirding

50 bird species at Weald CP today, highlights: Drake Teal on the main lake, Shoveler, Gadwall, Kingfisher, Redwing, Fieldfare, Greenfinch, LBBG, Common Gull, GC Grebe, Red Kite, Buzzard, Grn & GS Woodpecker, Grey Wag, Siskin, Goldcrest, Meadow Pipit, Rook and Stock Dove. #essexbirding #patchbirding

Highlights from Weald CP today: Red Kite, Buzzard, Grn & GS Woodpecker, Meadow Pipit, Grey Wagtail, Kingfisher, Shoveler, Heron, Siskin, Goldcrest and a Little Egret. #essexbirding #patchbirding

I have personally seen teenagers walking through a park in Chelmsford with a catapult trying to, and in some cases, succeed in killing squirrels and birds. The police went after them, but I doubt they got any real punishment. Sign the petition. petition.parliament.uk/signatures/1...

A few more Meadow Pipits joining the flock today at Weald CP, at least 6 Shoveler and a Little Grebe on the lakes. One of the BHG had a leg ring but only a single metal one I can barely read. #essexbirding #patchbirding

Highlights from Weald CP today: 4 Meadow Pipit back for winter, Mistle Thrush, Redwing, Kestrel, Buzzard, Shoveler, Gadwall, Stock Dove, Siskin and Linnet. Also had a couple of showy domestic Mallards take up residence in the last few weeks, maybe Silver Appleyard? #essexbirding #patchbirding

Highlights from an autumnal Weald CP today: Siskin, Treecreeper, Nuthatch, Goldcrest, Buzzard, Kingfisher, Tufted Duck and 8 Gadwall, 2 Shoveler and a Teal on the conservation lake. #essexbirding #patchbirding

Just about to head out for a walk when a Black Redstart plopped down in the bird bath (Brentwood). #essexbirding #patchbirding

First Redwings arrived this week at Weald CP. Highlights from today's walk, including Bentley area and the Mores: Flyover Brambling, Firecrest, multiple groups of Siskin, Greenfinch, Grey Wagtail, Shoveler, Mistle Thrush and a Little Egret at the conservation lake. #essexbirding #patchbirding

Highlights from Weald CP today: Firecrest, Raven, Siskin, Linnet, Coal Tit. Unfortunately, also had to see an angler hook an immature Swan. Looked like he was able to remove the hook but also seemed to end up just leaving some of the line in the water. #essexbirding #patchbirding

Highlights from Weald CP today: Northern Wheatear, Skylark, Meadow Pipit, Linnet, all on or over Coxtie Green near the tip. Also Siskin, Grn & GS Woodpecker, Nuthatch, Red Kite, Shoveler, Little Grebe and Rooks. 43 species total in the park. #essexbirding #patchbirding

Highlights from Weald CP today: a patch tick Stonechat, at least 2 (likely more) Spotted Flycatcher, Siskin heard throughout woods, Grey Wagtail, Red Kite, Shoveller and Gadwall on the conservation lake. #essexbirding #birds #patchbirding

Quick stop at Fremnell's Causeway this morning on the way to RHS Hyde Hall. Lots of mud exposed by the low water, highlights: Ruff, Black-tailed Godwit and a Common Sandpiper. Nothing out of the ordinary at Hyde Hall but plenty of birds about. #essexbirding #birds

Highlights from Weald CP today: Heron, Little Grebe, Grn & GS Woodpecker, Siskin, Grey Wagtail and a Spotted Flycatcher, in a new location. Also came across 2 of Weald Parks black Rabbits. Later on in fields near Crow Green another Hobby and a Northern Wheatear. #essexbirding #patchbirding

Braved a weekend walk at Weald CP to see if the Spotted Flycatchers were still around and found one still present. #essexbirding

2 Spotted Flycatcher at Weald CP just now, western end of Coxtie Green (the dump), no camera so phone through bins only #essexbirding

Good couple of days birding at Weald CP, Hobby yesterday then 3 Ravens, an immature Cuckoo and a briefly calling Crossbill today #essexbirding #patchbirding

First time over Weald CP for a little bit, definitely quieter than a few weeks ago but still some highlights to see: 2 Raven, Lesser Whitethroat, imm. GC Grebe, Little Grebe, Heron, Nuthatch, Treecreeper and Grn & GS Woodpeckers. #essexbirding #patchbirding #birds #ukwildlife

Silver-washed Fritillary in the garden today #ukbutterflies #bugsky #ukwildlife #butterflies

Thank you to @charliesj.bsky.social for today's #FoxOfTheDay !

Fantastic trip to Bempton Cliffs today, beautiful place even without all the birds to see. Loads of Puffins about too. #ukbirding #birds

One of the local foxes #foxoftheday

Marbled whites at EWT Thameside yesterday, also Small skipper? and Ruby-tailed wasp. Best birds: Skylarks, Linnets, Whitethroats, GS Woodpecker and a Curlew & a Med Gull in Stanford Wharf. #essexbirding #ukbutterflies #insects #bugsky #ukwildlife

Quick walk around Rainham Marshes this morning, best birds Sedge & Reed Warbler, GW Egret, 3+ Marsh Harrier and good views of the Common Terns. Also Essex Skipper, Holly Blue, Marbled White butterfly and Bee Orchids. #essexbirding #ukbutterflies #ukwildlife #birds

Black-tailed skimmer at Weald CP yesterday #insects #bugsky #ukwildlife

Highlights from Weald CP today: Red Kite, Buzzard, Linnet, Swifts, Swallows, Whitethroats, Mandarin, GC Grebes, Grn & GS Woodpecker, Stock Dove, Heron and Coal Tit. Also Large Skipper, Narrow-bordered? Five-spot burnet and Black-tail skimmer #essexbirding #ukbutterflies #patchbirding #insects

Mother Shipton moth at RHS Hyde Hall yesterday #ukwildlife #insects #moths

When dogs given spot treatments for fleas go swimming, they release levels of pesticides dangerous to aquatic life for at least a month after the treatment

Speckled Wood butterfly today at Weald CP, and a caterpillar, maybe Oak Eggar but I don't know if it's pupating or if it's been someone's dinner #ukbutterflies #insects

Female Mandarin came out of hiding today with at least 9 chicks at Weald CP, other highlights from today and yesterday: Linnet, Garden Warbler, GC Grebe with chicks, Grey Wagtail pair, Whitethroat and Little Grebe. #essexbirding #birds #patchbirding

Highlights from Weald CP today: Reed Warbler, Linnet, GC Grebe with young, Garden Warbler, Little Grebe, Gadwall, Mistle Thrush, Coal Tit, Buzzards, Red Kite and Kestrel. Also Small heath, Speckled wood and Orange tip butterflies. #essexbirding #birds #ukbutterflies

45 bird species today at Weald CP, highlights: Little Grebe, Gadwall, Mandarin, Cuckoo, Red Kite, Buzzard, Kestrel, Garden Warbler, Whitethroat, GS & Grn Woodpecker, Coal Tits, Nuthatch and Treecreeper. #essexbirding #birds #patchbirding #ukbirding

Broad-bodied chaser in the garden this morning #ukwildlife #insects #dragonflies

Trip to RHS Wisley yesterday, best bird was a Cuckoo over the M25 on the way there but still lots to see and hear, including the most content Wood Pigeon I've ever seen #birds

All about the babies at Weald CP today with Greylag, Canada Goose, Coot and Swan chicks, other highlights: a Cuckoo heard by the tip, Coal tits, Treecreeper, Nuthatch, Swallows, Mandarin, Mistle Thrush, Grn & GS Woodpeckers and Stock doves. #essexbirding #ukbirding #patchbirding

Highlights from Weald CP today: Garden Warbler, Whitethroats, Stock Doves, Red Kite, Buzzards, Grn & GS Woodpeckers, Nuthatch, Coal Tits, Swallows, Mistle Thrush and Swans with 8 cygnets. Also Small heath butterflies, first damselflies and calling frogs. #essexbirding #ukbutterflies #patchbirding

Highlights from Weald CP today: Lesser Whitethroat, Common Whitethroats, Blackcaps, Chiffchaffs Garden Warbler, Kestrel, Swallows, Nuthatch, GC Grebe and Grn Woodpecker. Also Peacock and Small heath butterflies #essexbirding #patchbirding #ukbutterflies

Highlights from Weald CP today: Bullfinch and Garden Warbler heard, Common Whitethroats, Treecreeper, Coal Tits, Mandarin Duck, GC Grebe, Buzzards, 2+ Red Kite, Mistle Thrush, Greenfinch and Stock Dove. #essexbirding #ukbirding #patchbirding

Beautiful day at EWT Hanningfield Reservoir with the bluebells fully out. Birding highlights: Yellow Wagtail, singing Garden Warbler, Blackcaps, Treecreeper, Common Terns, RC Pochard and Swallows, Swifts & House Martins. Also Comma, Orange tip, Lrg+Sml white butterflies. #essexbirding #ukbirding

Yellow wagtail on the green at the waterside park end of Hanningfield #essexbirding

Highlights from a walk around Coxtie Grn and Bentley area: 2 Linnet, Herring & LBB Gull, Buzzard, Red Kite, Grn & GS Woodpecker, Treecreeper, Nuthatch, Swallows, Blackcap, Chiffchaff and Greenfinch. Also Speckled wood, Peacock butterflies and Bee flies. #essexbirding #patchbirding #ukbutterflies

Highlights from Weald CP today: Blackcaps, Chiffchaffs, 2 Red Kite, 2 Buzzard, Greylag goslings, 2 GC Grebe, Coal tits, Swallows, Nuthatch, Treecreeper, Goldcrest, Grn Woodpecker and Mistle Thrush. Also Orange tip, Speckled wood and Red admiral butterflies. #essexbirding #ukbutterflies #ukbirding