Yesterday’s session at Minsmere saw 54 birds processed, with the majority being this year’s juveniles, including our first juvenile Sedge Warblers. We also enjoyed the fresh emergence of Purple Hairstreak butterflies. Thanks to Viking Optical⁠ for their continued support.

Yesterday we kicked off our Sand Martin monitoring at a site near Raveningham. A total of 61 birds were processed, including retraps from previous years, one French control, and a UK control of a juvenile bird hatched this year. Thanks to Viking Optical and to Shorelands for their continued support.

Due to upcoming poor weather, our Westleton Common ringing demonstration scheduled for tomorrow has been postponed and will now take place on Saturday 27th June. We hope to see you there and appreciate your understanding!

Join us for a bird ringing demonstration at Westleton Common on 17th June from 7:30am-9:30am. A chance to see resident and migratory species close up, learn about identification, ringing and the Nightingales and other heathland species that call the site home. Thanks to Viking Optical.

Westleton Heath & Minsmere (7th June) summary: A great day including Dartford, Woodlark, Tawny Owl, Roseate Tern, Little Gull, Bittern and Hobby. Other highlights included Silver-studded Blue, Cream-spot Tiger and Red-veined Darter. Thanks to leaders James Armes & Peter Phillips.

Not long now before our bird ringing demonstration at Martlesham Common Nature Reserve on the 10th of June, 7:30am–10:00am. 🐦 📍 What3Words: simple.suits.century All welcome — come along and say hello!

Join us for a bird ringing demonstration at Martlesham Common Nature Reserve (What3words: simple.suits.century) on the 10th June from 7:30am-10:00am. A chance to see species close up, learn about identification, ringing and the Nightingales and other heathland species that call the site home.

A recent highlight for the ringing team was this Portuguese-ringed Reed Warbler, processed at one of our Raveningham sites — The first Lisbon ring for the club recorded! Thanks to Viking Optical for the support.

Join us on Sunday 7th June at Westleton Heath around one of Suffolk’s richest heathland sites. Highlights include Dartford Warblers, Stonechats, Woodlarks & more. Members only. For details and to register attendance (latest 2nd June) please email: [email protected]

Around 60 birds were processed today at Minsmere, with highlights including 12 Sedge Warblers. Join us for our demonstrations every Thursday from 9am — a great chance to see ringing up close and learn about the work we do. Thanks to Viking Optical for the continued support.

A great variety of migrant birds were recorded at one of our sites in Raveningham, including this stunning cuckoo. Many thanks to Viking Optical for their continued support.

A quieter day at Minsmere today, but the ringing demo was well enjoyed, with Sparrowhawk among the highlights. Afterwards, the team checked owl boxes, finding a control Tawny Owl with two chicks, a Kestrel in another box and lastly, a control Barn Owl. Thanks to Viking Optical for their support.

At 07:00, 25 of us met at Minsmere for our Dawn Chorus.Highlights: N'gale,Gard Warb,C & L Whitethroat, Whimbrel,Marsh Harrier,Bittern, Beardies,Dartfords. @peterminsmere.bsky.social found Woodchat Shrike! Blackwit & Barwit,Little Stint,Common Sand,S Redshank,Little Tern @waveneybirdclub.bsky.social

Today's session at Minsmere kicked off CES (Constant Effort Site) season with quality over quantity: Nightingale, Lesser Whitethroat and a surprise Common Redstart - a species we rarely catch, especially in Spring. Thanks to Viking Optical for their support.

Our Black-headed Gull colour ringing project continues to deliver exciting results. Ringed as a chick in 2025, 20BL was seen yesterday at Holme Pierrepont, Nottinghamshire. Thanks to Alan HP Notts for submitting the sighting

Did you know that we do weekly bird ringing demonstrations at RSPB Minsmere every Thursday from 9am—always popular with visitors. Come and give us a visit! Sponsored by Viking Optical. ☀️🐦

Join us on Saturday 2nd May for a dawn chorus walk starting at Minsmere, led by Peter Phillips. This 7–8km route takes us through a variety of habitats, potentially spotting up to 100 species. Members only event. Please visit our website for details and to register attendance.

Today,19 of us from @waveneybirdclub.bsky.social met at East Wretham at 8:30. We had House Martin,Yellow Wag,Willow Warbler,Common Redstart,and Tree Pipit,plus more The 8 of us left visited Cavenham Heath,where we had Grasshopper Warbler,Wheatear, and Cuckoo, to name a few. Thanks to Stevie Howell.

Another great day at Minsmere for our ringing team, with the second returning male Nightingale of the year caught, plus the first Garden Warblers and a Sedge Warbler wearing a French ring. Thanks to everyone who came to visit our demonstration and to Viking Optical for their continued support.

Join us on Sunday 26th April for a Southern Brecks trip led by Steve Howell. Visiting sites such as King's Forest and Cavenham Heath, targeting Peregrine, Raven, Goshawk, Crossbill, Tree Pipit, Woodlark, Stone Curlew, Wheatear and more. Members only-register via website for details. 🐦

The ringing group caught the first Minsmere Nightingale of the year yesterday - a bird that was ringed as a young male in April 2025, now back on his territory for the second year. Join us again next Thursday for our ringing demonstration in North Bushes. Thanks to Viking Optical for the support.

The club's AGM including the 2025 ringing report takes place Tuesday (14th) at 7:30pm, The Maltings Pavilion, Pirnhow Street, Bungay (NR35 2RU). Afterwards, Steve Everett will present on Adders at Minsmere. Includes raffle, light buffet, and the bar available for refreshments

Today we ringed what is possibly the first Nightingale of the year to be ringed in the UK at a site near Ipswich. There has been an influx of males heard singing across Suffolk this week, the start of what will hopefully be a successful breeding season for the species. Supported by Viking Optical.

Last week at Minsmere we recorded an interesting Chiffchaff with a UK ring from outside our group. Recovery data shows it was ringed in Warwickshire on the 26th May 2018 as an adult- making it atleast 7 years and 10 months old! Thanks to Viking Optical for the continued support.

It was lovely to see so many visitors at our ringing demonstration at RSPB Minsmere today. Highlights were two Willow Warblers, and the first Reed Warbler of the year that was already wearing a French ring! Thank you to Viking Optical for their support.

Our first ringing demo of 2026 at RSPB Minsmere yesterday was very successful, inspiring young visitors over half-term. There was a noticeable increase in Blackcap and Chiffchaff as they return to breed. Join us every Thursday from 9am. Thanks to Viking Optical for their support.

Revisiting the Raveningham farmland site on Wednesday, the ringing team recorded around 169 birds. Highlights included a Meadow Pipit, 94 Linnet, 15 Reed Bunting, and 24 Yellowhammer. Many thanks to Viking Optical for their continued support.

Today the ringing group set up at Minsmere for the season. Our demonstrations begin on 2nd April from 9am and will continue every Thursday thereafter. A nice start, with several Chiffchaffs and a Sedge Warbler among today’s highlights. Thanks to Viking Optical for the support.

Join us on Tuesday 31st at 7:30pm at The Maltings Pavilion, Bungay (NR35 2RU) for an evening talk by Ben Potterton on the development of Dickleburgh Moor, journeying from wheat fields to wetlands (2019–present).🌿 Raffle, light buffet & bar available.

Another successful day ringing on farmland at Raveningham Estate. 44 Linnet, 9 Yellowhammer and a surprise Siskin among the 105 birds caught. Thanks to Viking Optical for the continued support.

The ringing group enjoyed a productive session at Raveningham yesterday, recording a total of 90 birds. Highlights included 2 Nuthatches, 4 Yellowhammer, and 20 Linnet. Many thanks to Viking optical for their continued support. ☀️

We had great weather for yesterday’s @waveneybird Brecks trip. Good views of Goshawk, Crossbill, Hawfinch, Brambling and Mandarin. Plenty of Buzzard and Siskin about in the Forest. Join us on April 26th for part2.

Our next walk takes place on March 14th, led by Graham Dawson as the group explores the Northern Brecks. Possible sightings include Woodlark, Crossbill, Mandarin Duck and Goshawk among many other species. For details, visit the Waveney Bird Club website. Club members only please!

A great example of an adult male Starling processed by one of our ringers. The blue bill base and dark eye identify him as a male during the breeding season, while the sharply pointed tail feathers with defined buff edges and dark tips confirm he’s an adult. 🐦

A morning session at Raveningham today resulted in 84 birds with highlights being Treecreeper and Brambling. Thanks to Viking Optical for the continued support! ⭐️

Join us on Tuesday 10th at 7:30pm for our next talk with Harry Read on 'Wild Heveningham'. This talk explores the nature, ecology, and conservation work across the 6,000-acre Heveningham Hall estate in Suffolk. The Maltings Pavilion, Pirnhow Street, Bungay, NR35 2RU. 🌳

Today, we had an unexpected capture in a garden mist net—an adult Black-headed Gull. Many thanks to Viking optical for their support.

Join us on Tuesday 20th January when Roger Walsh talks about his time in South Africa in 2025, supporting ringers of the SA Bird Ringing Scheme. We meet at 7:30 pm, The Maltings Pavilion, Pirnhow Street, Bungay NR35 2RU. There will be a raffle and light buffet. Only £3 entry.

This week's ringing session started with 103 birds at Dickleburgh Moor, followed by a spectacular evening at Haddiscoe Island where 1 Short-eared Owl, 2 Long- eared Owl and 3 Barn Owls were ringed. Thanks to @vikingoptical for the continued support!🦉

Our first post to Bluesky showing how we kicked off the New Year right with last weeks ringing session! A morning at Raveningham with 55 birds including Redwing, followed by two new species for WRG ringed in the evening - Teal and Redshank. Thanks to Viking optical for the continued support.⭐️