The adult Drake Ferruginous Duck was back at Langtoft West End, Lincs this morning, after a period of absence, though true to recent form, remained fairly distant @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social @lincsbirding.bsky.social #ukbirds #rarebirds

Getting fairly decent views of the Dusky Warbler at Brancaster wasn’t too difficult yesterday afternoon, but capturing any sort of image of it was! #birds #rarebirds @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social

I was rather pleased to have found a Firecrest yesterday at Titchwell RSPB, so you can imagine my reaction when it was joined by 3 other roving individuals, feeding yards from the Fen Trail boardwalk @rspb.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social #birds

The Yellow-browed Warbler at Ferry Meadows, P’boro, Cambs, was calling regularly, but gave only brief glimpses during the time I was present today, last showing for me at 12:50hrs @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social @cambsbirdclub.bsky.social #ukbirds #birds

Much like the Baird’s at Rutland, this juv Pectoral Sandpiper is providing some decent views at Hollowell Reservoir, Northants @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social

The Lesser Yellowlegs continues to entertain at Etton, Cambs, feeding along the south shore of Pig Jaw pit last night @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social @cambsbirdclub.bsky.social

Rainy day paint project- here's three bandits doing a backlit autumnal thing earlier in the week. #Birdart

The Lesser Yellowlegs was still showing well in the gloomy conditions on Rectory Pit, Etton, Cambs this morning @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social @cambsbirdclub.bsky.social

First Knot in the PBC area this year (I think) was found by @weedonsworld.bsky.social this morning on East Pit, Deeping Lakes, Lincs. Didn’t seem to hang around long, as no further sign by 9.20am @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social @lincsbirding.bsky.social @justwildimages.bsky.social

The beautiful Lesser Yellowlegs from North America, in north Cambridgeshire this week. See justwildimages.blogspot.com @birdguides.bsky.social @cambsbirdclub.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @the-wildlifetrusts.bsky.social @jrmjones.bsky.social @weedonsworld.bsky.social @jonnycaribou69.bsky.social

Well the Lesser Yellowlegs relocated this afternoon, to the nearby Silt Pit, Etton, Cambs, where it showed a bit well… @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social @cambsbirdclub.bsky.social

Local birding royalty Hugh Wright, came up with the goods again, finding this Lesser Yellowlegs on Rectory Pit, Etton, Cambs. Still present this morning. @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social @cambsbirdclub.bsky.social

Another bit of footage of the superb Wood Sandpiper at Bainton Pits, Cambs this afternoon @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social @cambsbirdclub.bsky.social

No Redstarts or Whinchats, but a very confiding Lesser Whitethroat at Milton airfield, Cambs this morning. @cambsbirdclub.bsky.social

The Wood Sandpiper was still showing ridiculously well at one of the Bainton Pits, Cambs early afternoon. @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social @cambsbirdclub.bsky.social

This Black-necked grebe, found by local birder John Rimes, was fairly obliging this afternoon on the main lake at Deeping Lakes LNR, Lincs @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social @lincsbirding.bsky.social #ukbirds

Now that the tip at Tanholt is no longer processing waste, these juv Yellow-legged gulls will be prized year ticks in the PBC area. This one was found by @jrmjones.bsky.social on Rectory Pit, Etton, Cambs on the 17/07 @cambsbirdclub.bsky.social #ukbirds

Rather unexpectedly, this Tawny Owl started hooting in broad daylight last weekend! A magical moment to witness. 🦉✨ More on the blog: justwildimages.blogspot.com @lincswildlife.bsky.social @lincsbirding.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social #TawnyOwl #BritishOwls #BirdPhotography #OwlWatching

My take on the Collared Pratincole, RSPB Frampton. Difficult conditions as the bird on both days I went, was always fairly distant & hunkered down due to the wind. So I put on paper, in biro, what I could see…. #ukbirds @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social @rspbframptonmarsh.bsky.social

Another PBC year tick early this morning, after Hugh Wright found this Turnstone on Martin Pit, Etton, Cambs. Bird was reported as still present at 08:08hrs @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social @cambsbirdclub.bsky.social #ukbirds

Hoping one of the rarer waders visits the Nene Washes, Cambs this spring, but it’s good to get Sanderling on the PBC year list. Present this morning for a second day, affording decent views @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social @cambsbirdclub.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social #ukbirds

One of two Wood Sandpipers this morning on Rectory Pit, Etton, Cambs, still present at 0930hrs @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social @cambsbirdclub.bsky.social #ukbirds

Absolute scenes in the PBC area today. Hugh Wright kicked it off with a Temminck’s Stint on Rectory Pit, Etton, Cambs & then Kerry Harrison trumped it with this juv male Red-footed Falcon at Baston Fen, Lincs @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social #ukbirds @lincsbirding.bsky.social

Found a super Barwit this morning on Rectory Pit, Etton, Cambs. Still present at 0915hrs @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social @cambsbirdclub.bsky.social

Picked up a Godwit yesterday among Blackwits on Nene Washes, Cambs. Distant & poor light meant the expert advice of Jonathan Taylor was required, who had arrived on queue. Confirmed Barwit. Clearer views obtained leaves me feeling rather stupid……#alwaysabarwit #ukbirds @cambsbirdclub.bsky.social

Caught up with a local Whinchat this morning in fields near Coates, Cambs. Was still showing at 1015hrs but very mobile in large set-aside field @cambsbirdclub.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social

Another of today’s March Farmers (Nene Washes) Wheatear. Such a striking bird @cambsbirdclub.bsky.social #ukbirds

This super smart Wheatear was one of today’s target birds and was showing well at March Farmers, Nene Washes, Cambs. Ring Ouzel eluded me though…. @cambsbirdclub.bsky.social #ukbirds

A little break near Llangollen, Denbighshire, produced the obligatory views of Dipper #ukbirds

Popped to Etton/Maxey, Cambs, to look for more Little Gulls this afternoon, but ended up finding this (heat hazed) Brent Goose instead. Difficult birds to come by in our PBC (Peterborough Bird Club) recording area #ukbirds @cambsbirdclub.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social

The main lake at Deeping LNR, Lincs, has hosted a minimum of 15 Little Gulls today, initially found by @justwildimages.bsky.social 3 decided to land right in front of the screen on East Pit which I had hoped for! #ukbirds @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social @lincsbirding.bsky.social

Went out this afternoon hoping to find myself a Grey Plover for the PBC year list. Came across two on the Nene Washes, Cambs….very satisfying. Still present at 1700hrs @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social @cambsbirdclub.bsky.social #ukbirds

This cracking Blue-headed Wagtail was found on his patch last night by Hugh Wright.Thankfully still present this morning on Rectory Pit, Etton, Cambs @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social @cambsbirdclub.bsky.social

The Dark breasted Barn Owl has been providing some cracking views at Christmas Tree Farm, Bourne South Fen, Lincs. The adjacent road is very busy with HGV’s regularly trundling by, so be careful when parking @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social @lincsbirding.bsky.social #ukbirds

Super views currently of Garganey pair from Meadow View platform, Ferry Meadows, P’boro, Cambs @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social @cambsbirdclub.bsky.social #ukbirds

Some super views of Common Crane on the Nene Washes, Cambs this morning @cambsbirdclub.bsky.social #ukbirds

Whilst scouring the Nene Washes, between Rings End & March Farmers for Garganey this morning, I found a distant Green-winged Teal instead. I’ll take that…. @cambsbirdclub.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social

The Richard’s Pipit showed well at Bury Field, Newport Pagnell, on Friday, favouring the areas adjacent to seemingly the most popular dog walking path in Bucks, often disappearing over the hedge before returning #ukbirds @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social @bigstarbirding.bsky.social

Not only was the Little Owl on show at Deeping Lakes, Lincs today, it actually moved too…. #ukbirds #owls @lincsbirding.bsky.social

@weedonsworld.bsky.social found two White-fronted Geese this afternoon, feeding opposite Wader Pit, Baston, Lincs. They had the decency to hang around for me, still present at 1630hrs @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social @lincsbirding.bsky.social

A single Long-eared Owl present in the gully this morning at Deeping Lakes, Lincs @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social @lincsbirding.bsky.social #ukbirds

The two Glossy Ibis were living up to their name this morning, still present between the confluence at Deeping Lakes & Sissons Farm, Peakirk @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social @lincsbirding.bsky.social @cambsbirdclub.bsky.social #ukbirds

Great to get Short-eared Owl close up action, away from the elbowing crowds last week. More on justwildimages.blogspot.com @birdguides.bsky.social @lincsbirding.bsky.social #BirdingUK #WildlifePhotographer #RaptorPhotography #BritishWildlife #CanonPhotography #BirdsOfInstagram #BestBirdShots

Fantastic find by @weedonsworld.bsky.social on Sunday, this Black Redstart was less than a km away from another in Hampton, Peterborough. Are they aware of each other?! @cambsbirdclub.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social More on justwildimages.blogspot.com #BirdingUK #WildlifePhotography

I relocated the drake Ferruginous duck this morning at Langtoft West End pits, Lincs. Not seen in the area since Jan 17th, but so many inaccessible pits for it to reside on @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social @lincsbirding.bsky.social

Just a few from the weekend of the local Short-eared Owls. There must be at least twenty along one stretch of road. More on my blog justwildimages.blogspot.com #ShortEaredOwl #WildlifePhotography #NatureLovers #WildlifeLovers #FenlandWildlife #BirdPhotographer #NaturePhotography #BritishBirds

This Black Redstart was a superb find by @weedonsworld.bsky.social this afternoon at Hampton Vale, P’boro, Cambs. Still showing well at 14:50hrs in the vicinity of Tilgate Road @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social @cambsbirdclub.bsky.social

3 Long-eared Owls again at Deeping Lakes NR, Lincs, early afternoon, but very well hidden @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social @lincsbirding.bsky.social #rarebirdsuk #ukbirding

Drake Ring-necked duck, currently at Langtoft West End @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social @lincsbirding.bsky.social #rarebirdsuk #ukbirding

The 2 Tundra Bean geese were still opposite Poplar Tree Farm, in the harvested beet field this morning near Thorney, Cambs, offering views that weren’t directly into the sun for a change @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social @cambsbirdclub.bsky.social