I spent the morning today looking for Large Blues on the Cotswolds. Saw 7 with at least 6 egg-laying females. This was the only one that opened it's wings and the only one that laid eggs on Marjoram, not Wild Thyme (shown here) @savebutterflies.bsky.social

I've not done much trapping in 2026 but this female Pammene ignorata (Obscure Tortrix) was confirmed by gen-det from my garden on 28 May. 3rd Avon record after 2 in 2006 (2nd+3rd UK records). Does anyone know what the current UK status is? @migrantmothuk.bsky.social Apologies for pot pics 🙂

Another vagrant on St Paul Island, an absolute stonker of a Red-necked Stint! #Birding

Amazing and reminds me of a time when one was found grounded on the Pride of Bilbao

About 50+ miles at sea out of Santander and this beautiful Turtle Dove is crossing Biscay!

Spring in full-swing on the Quantocks today: 3+ Cuckoo, Goshawk, Hobby, 16 Wood Warbler, 19 Willow Warbler, 3 Garden Warbler, 2 Whitethroat, 3 Dartford Warbler, 10 Firecrest, 5 Spotted Flycatcher, 42 Pied Flycatcher, 13 Redstart, 3 Tree Pipit, 2 Crossbill & 1 Yellowhammer. #somersetbirding

The last few pics of Wood Warbler singing their hearts out in the Quantocks yesterday #ukbirding #bird #Nikon #wildlifephotography @somersetbirds.bsky.social

Some more of yesterday's Wood Warblers in the Quantocks - this time caught taking off or in flight - sallying between song perches in their territory #ukbirding #bird #Nikon #wildlifephotography @somersetbirds.bsky.social

My favourite sound of ancient woodland is a singing male Wood Warbler. This one on the Quantocks yesterday was a joy to watch switching song perches around it's display area #ukbirding #bird #Nikon #wildlifephotography @somersetbirds.bsky.social

I saw many Pied Flycatchers on the Quantocks yesterday, all in a very particular valley combe Sessile Oak woodland habitat that they seem to do very well in. A beautiful fragile environment and a perfectly adapted species 😍 🌱 #ukbirding #birds #Nikon #wildlifephotography @somersetbirds.bsky.social

Enjoyed a fantastic Saturday on the Quantocks with my wife - a 7 mile walk, delicious lunch, and amazing birds - cuckoo, tree pipit, garden warbler, redstart and best of all 29 pied flycatcher* and 7 wood warbler* #ukbirding #bird #Nikon #wildlifephotography @somersetbirds.bsky.social

Brimstone butterflies getting jiggy on Monday in the Forêt de Rihoult Clairmarais #Pas-de-Calais #butterflies #Nikon #wildlifephotography @aravindramesh19.bsky.social @hull24matt.bsky.social

Female Common Whitethroat at Cap Gris-Nez #Pas-De-Calais on the morning of May 4 #birds #Nikon #wildlifephotography

Yellow Wagtails feeding near the tip of Cap-Gris Nez #Pas-De-Calais on 3 May. We saw 68 crossing to the UK in the morning + nice movements of terns and waders after sitting out the rain at dawn. This is the flavissima sub-species which breeds in the UK and near-continent ebird.org/checklist/S3...

Little Gull feeding at Hables d'Ault wetland #Pas-de-Calais on 3rd May #birds #Nikon #wildlifephotography

Some more pics of the beautiful Black-winged Stilts at Pilning Wetland yesterday evening 😍 @severnsidebirds.bsky.social @andy-1963.bsky.social @bristolbirding.bsky.social #ukbirding #birds #Nikon #wildlifephotography

A glorious synchronised pair of Black-winged Stilts at Pilning Wetland this evening 😍 Thanks @andy-1963.bsky.social #ukbirding #Nikon #Wildlifephotography @severnsidebirds.bsky.social @bristolbirding.bsky.social

Male White-spotted Bluethroat, Baie de Somme, Pas-De-Calais on the evening of 3rd May. It is always a huge treat to go and see these birds 😍 @aravindramesh19.bsky.social @hull24matt.bsky.social

Also on 2nd we went to Platier d'Oye wetlands which held some great birds inc. Black-necked Grebes*, Wood Sandpiper, Zitting Cisticolas, Spoonbills and several Cuckoos* ebird.org/checklist/S3... ebird.org/checklist/S3... @aravindramesh19.bsky.social @hull24matt.bsky.social

On 3rd we went east of Calais starting at Hemme de Marck, the 1st place on the N coast colonised by Zitting Cisticola - I saw them in the late 90s. This time the highlights were Kentish Plover, Serin and a few waders @aravindsrinivas.bsky.social @hull24matt.bsky.social ebird.org/checklist/S3...

Cap Gris-Nez was quiet all weekend by its exalted standards but we had a great time watching flocks of terns, breeding plumage black-throated divers and other bits and bobs on 2nd. It was great to meet the regulars - we missed the pom but saw wood sandpiper after they left! @trektellen.bsky.social

Excellent weekend in northern France w/ @migrationmatt.bsky.social & @aravindramesh19.bsky.social. Turtle Dove, B-n-Grebe, Kentish Plover, 3 Temminck's, Pom Skua, Bonxie, ++ Common/Arctic/Little/Black Tern, Black & Red-throated Divers, 75+ Spoonbill, Hen Harrier, SE Owl, Bluethroat, Savi's & Serin.

Had a lovely weekend in #Pas-de-Calais w/ @aravindramesh19.bsky.social @hull24matt.bsky.social. It was supposed to be a Breskens special but the easterlies stopped so we did Cap Griz-Nez and area instead. The trip report is here: ebird.org/tripreport/5... Pic is of Arctic Skua at CGN on 2nd

Double #vismig sessions at Severn Beach today. @severnsidebirds.bsky.social @matthall95.bsky.social @oscardewhurst.bsky.social 54 Yellow Wagtail* 3 Whinchat 100 Bar-tailed Godwit* 38 Swift* 6 Arctic Tern 260 Swallow 44 Sand Martin 10 Sanderling 21 Whimbrel* Etc. www.trektellen.org/count/view/5...

I've been enjoying watching a hunting male kestrel at Severn Beach the last few days, when the #vismig is quiet. In one of the photos it seems to have a Field Vole, in another a Field Mouse @severnsidebirds.bsky.social @bristolbirding.bsky.social #ukbirding #birds #nikon #naturephotography

Another good #vismig at Severn Beach yesterday. A bit quiet generally but some nice flocks of terns in the morning inc. 63 Arctic (16, 47)*, 2 Arctic Skua, 2 Hobby, 2 Gannet and Brent Goose @severnsidebirds.bsky.social @matthall95.bsky.social @oscardewhurst.bsky.social @andy-1963.bsky.social

A glorious evening of #vismig at Severn Beach with @severnsidebirds.bsky.social @danwebb.bsky.social @williamlambourne.bsky.social Black Tern (can you spot it?)* 318 Arctic Tern* 4 Little Gull 74 Whimbrel* 3 bar-tailed Godwit 6 Mediterranean Gull #ukbirding @bristolbirding.bsky.social

Best time of year on the Severn! Vismig highlights at Severn Beach: 10 Black Tern, 1 Little Tern, 1 Arctic Tern, 79 Common Tern, 30 Commics, 192 (!) Little Gull, 7 Grey Plover, 70 Whimbrel, 61 Bar-tailed Godwit, 4 Greenshank, 22 Yellow Wagtail, 2 Tree Pipit, 3 Redpoll and 3 Siskin #ukbirding

Another day, another #vismig at Severn Beach until 10am. Longer stayers were well rewarded nearer high tide @severnsidebirds.bsky.social www.trektellen.org/count/view/5... My highlights included: 2 Grey Plover 57 Whimbrel* 3 Greenshank* 61 Bar-tailed Godwit* Little Tern Arctic Tern 37 Little Gull*

An epic #vismig day on Severnside w/ @matthall95.bsky.social @aravindramesh19.bsky.social @severnsidebirds.bsky.social 8 Little Tern 24 Common Tern 74 Little Gull* Arctic Skua Hobby* Blue-headed Wag* (prob) 36 Yellow Wag 92 Sand Mart 605 Swallow* 159 House Mart www.trektellen.org/count/view/5...

Male Sparrowhawk at Badock's Wood #Bristol last weekend #ukbirding #nikon #naturephotography

Another nice 2 hr vismig watch at Severn Beach this morn. Most birds NE. Highlights were: 2 Red Kite* (SW) Sandwich Tern 14 Swift Grey Wagtail* 6 Yellow Wagtail* 39 Whimbrel 29 Bar-tailed Godwit Whinchat again 109 Goldfinch* 6 Siskin www.trektellen.org/count/view/5... @severnsidebirds.bsky.social

Cold but fun vismig sesh at Severn Beach this morning with @andy-1963.bsky.social @oscardewhurst.bsky.social @danwebb.bsky.social Highlights: 66 Bar-tailed Godwit* 30 Whimbrel* Grey Plover 44 Sand Martin Whinchat* 3 Yellow Wag* 11 Redpoll 250 Goldfinch 13 Siskin www.trektellen.org/count/view/5...

Lovely wander around Aust Cliffs and STW this morning. Quite a few migrants around - Grasshopper Warbler, 4 Whitethroat, Yellow Wagtail, 9 Wheatear*, 7 Whimbrel, Siskin, 3 Dunlin, 10 Swallow plus usual Blackcaps*, Chiffchaffs* @bristolbirding.bsky.social @severnsidebirds.bsky.social

Male ring ouzel just now in hedge at north end of Warsett Hill #Cleveland #UKbirding @damianmoney.bsky.social

Did some #vismig at Cowbar #Cleveland yesterday - my first visit in 4 years. Some nice bits and pieces - all heading NW up the coast included: Twite White Wagtail 1254 Meadow Pipit* 866 Woodpigeon* 3 Swallow 2 Redpoll 3 siskin Also pic of skylark #ukbirding #birds #nikon #naturephotography

I'm in Staithes this week - first time in 4 years. A lovely walk around Boulby #Cleveland this morning. Migrants included 18 wheatear, 108 pink-footed goose, siskin and 2 redpoll NW as well as nice views of other stuff like meadow pipits and yellowhammer #ukbirding #birds #nikon #naturephotography

Male Common Scoter at Roundhay Park #Leeds #Yorkshire this morning. It was feeding 5 m from the lake bank. Just beautiful ... 🙂 #ukbirding #birds #nikon #naturephotography

Drake Common Scoter at Roundhay Park this morning. Went for a walk here again this afternoon with friends and no camera and it was about 5 m away😂Apparently eating freshwater mussels, it's been here a week #ukbirding #birds #Yorkshire #Nikon #nauterphotography

Beautiful drake Lesser Scaup on a beautiful day (Thursday) at Cheddar Reservoir. 3/4 little gulls as well. Finished off a lovely afternoon walking the Cheddar Gorge with my son Ben 😍#Somerset @somersetbirds.bsky.social #birds #ukbirding #Nikon #naturephotography

A beautiful morning of #vismig at Severn Beach yesterday. RB Merganser, 11 Gannet*, Avocet, House Martin, 19 Sand Martin* and 463 Meadow Pipit* the highlights with Jack Snipe, Ruff, 7 LRP and 90 Curlew* at Pilning Wetland later www.trektellen.org/count/view/5... @severnsidebirds.bsky.social

Singing male Dunnock Prunella modularis at #Badock'sWood #Bristol this morning #ukbirding #birds #naturephotography

Firecrest and treecreeper from #Blaise and #Badock'sWood #Bristol this weekend #ukbirding #birds #nikon #naturephotography

Pair of grey wagtails along the Trym at #BadocksWood #Bristol today #ukbirding #birds #Nikon #naturephotography

Forster's Tern Poole Park, Dorset @harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social

Ross's Gull at Newlyn Harbour on Saturday, brilliant showing by this small Gull.

And finally some perched/swimming pics of the Iceland Gull in Roundhay Park #Leeds this last weekend #ukbirding #birds #nikon #birdoftheday

Some flight shots of the Iceland Gull in Roundhay Park #Leeds this last weekend #ukbirding #birds #nikon #birdoftheday

I spent a lot of time last weekend hanging with my new 'gullfriend' in Roundhay Park #Leeds and finally got the shots I was after of this beautiful biscuity Iceland Gull. This set is of interactions with other gulls - yes there will be more 😍 #ukbirding #birds #nikon #birdoftheday

Back in Leeds this week and another go at the Roundhay Park Iceland Gull - 10 mins walk from my parent's house. I just love the biscuit lattice embroidery on this bird 😍 Took my camera this time but the light could improve ... #ukbirding #birds #nikon #wildlifephotography