RSPB has good news on Capercaillie numbers at Abernethy and this great footage ⬇️ More information: markavery.info/2026/02/13/r...

A head gamekeeper has been convicted for attempting to kill a Hen Harrier, marking a rare legal success in tackling wildlife crime:

Reform UK have rejected ‘policies involving the rewilding of productive farmland or the destocking of upland farms’, stating they “are not aligned with its principles or objectives”.’ Lest we be in any doubt about how disastrous Farage would be for nature… www.fwi.co.uk/news/reform-...

Ring-necked Parakeet in Lowestoft Cemetery this morning.

The Scotney American Wigeon on the ARC from Hanson, re-found by Ray O'reilley late morning. At Dengemarsh late afternoon a 3w Polish ringed Caspian Gull P:6WL and a 1w Caspian Gull. #UKBirding

Tundra Bean Goose at SWT Carlton Marshes this afternoon.

Highlights of an excellent day at @suffolkwildlife.bsky.social Carlton Marshes. Tundra Bean Goose, Caspian Gull, AMerican Wigeon and a suitably aquatic Chinese Water Deer.

American Wigeon on Peto’s Marsh at SWT Carlton Marshes this afternoon.

Fantastic find by Phil Davison - drake AMERICAN WIGEON at Carlton Marshes. Showing well on Peto's Marsh still.

The Hume's Warbler at Flycatcher Alley, Lowestoft was very mobile this morning, but showed well at times. Quite washed out khaki in colour compared to autumn, but with a brown wash across breast typical of winter birds

Absolutely gobsmacked. One of the most amazing birding sights I’ve seen in Northumberland - here’s some of the 30 Cranes (up to 38 were reported by others) that spent the afternoon in a field next to the A1 just north of Alnwick. #NEbirding #UKbirding #birds

Hume's Warbler at Lowestoft, Suffolk this morning. A very active bird which showed well. A very pale individual with a call similar to a Pied Wagtail.

Lovely Barn Owl asleep in the sun this morning with tail fanned and primaries resting on the deck #BirdArt

So it may have looked a bit like a huge fluffed-up chicken in foul (fowl?) weather conditions at East Chevington this morning, but this unringed, untagged young White-tailed Eagle was absolute delight #UKbirding #NEbirding

If you see both wild Swans it’s always a good day in the Yare Valley - 2 Whoopers have been on Limpenhoe Marshes most of the winter but 3 Bewick’s Swans on Norton Marshes were seemingly new in to the area and gave the opportunity to enjoy the wonderful Reedham Ferry

This may look nothing like decent bird habitat but this abandoned building plot with buddleia and brambles adjacent to Norwich Bus Station is currently the roost site for 600 Pied Wagtails

As well as the Iceland Gull, there's plenty of other stuff at Sea Palling to see, such as 6 Purple Sands, lots of Turnstones, and 5 Caspian Gulls (4 2cy and 1 adult).

Had a great morning looking at gulls at Sea Palling today. Star of the show was this 2cy Iceland Gull #NorfolkBirding

February 1st: 🧾 Around 255 species and 40 subspecies were reported in the UK in January... 😃 Some of the highlights were: Black-winged Kite, Northern Harrier, Killdeer, Zitting Cisticola, Tengmalm's Owl, Siberian Thrush, Baikal Teal and Red-flanked Bluetail. 😉 #UKrares #rarebirdsUK #UKbirding

In a remarkable story from Slovenia, a breeding pair of White Wagtails travelled all over the country in a lorry last summer, successfully raising young:

Researching at the mo & I saw this famous shot that I hadn't seen in 30 years ~ a David Hunt classic of Bob Henry giving the epic Upland Sandpiper (on St Mary's, by the hospital) a worm in Oct. 1983. The late Brian Field looks on w/Keith Vinnicombe to the right. An all-time favourite rarity of mine.

The plans to release White Storks in East London have been rubber-stamped by the local council, with the birds set to arrive later this year:

Please spread this far and wide, as stories don't get much bigger than this. When the government blocks even the intelligence services from telling us we're heading for environmental catastrophe, you know we have a problem. A very big problem. Thank you. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

flat calm once again on the Stour - GND in the reflection of the clocktower

A little look at the process. I was working from a Bluetit on the garden Feeder. #birdart #freehand #bluetit #wirebirdsculpture

Looking at these images of the Cheddar Red-necked Grebe captured by Bristol birder Bri Thompson and the bill is broad-based and appears to be roughly the same length as the head. Possibly a candidate Holboells? Appeared on the large side overall when seen next to Great-crested Grebe #ukbirding

The gulls at Sea Palling on Sunday really were amazing to watch. Here's a few of the 21 Caspian Gulls #NorfolkBirding 📸 Peter Wilson

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Sat in the office catching up on admin today in the wind & rain, but had to make a quick dash to Morston late am with @lnashnature.bsky.social to see the Red-breasted Goose. Seemed to be associating with 7 Barnacle Geese, more closely than with the Brents. Nice find by @oriole-ashley.bsky.social

Definitely weather to stay indoors, broken by a brief dash to nearby Morston when an adult Red-breasted Goose was found by some intrepid souls. It is unringed, associating with 7 unringed Barnacle Geese within a flock of c500 Dark-bellied Brents #NorfolkBirding

After a bone-chilling 2 hours at Sea Palling, the ICELAND GULL gave itself up and showed rather nicely. A new bird for @esbr-essex.bsky.social #norfolkbirding #BirdsSeenIn2026 #ukbirds #birds #birding #nature @britishnatureguide.bsky.social

The melee of gulls at Sea Palling contained quite a few CASPIAN GULLS adeptly picked out by @debalmer.bsky.social & Pete! #norfolkbirding #BirdsSeenIn2026 #ukbirds #birds #birding #nature @britishnatureguide.bsky.social

There was a nice supporting cast at Sea Palling yesterday as @esbr-essex.bsky.social and I enjoyed seeing MED GULLS, KITTIWAKES, 8+ PURPLE SAND and lots of SANDERLING. #norfolkbirding #BirdsSeenIn2026 #ukbirds #birds #birding #nature @britishnatureguide.bsky.social

Our walk this morning at SWT Worlingham Marshes. Highlight: Male Hen Harrier.

Great views of the mixed Bewick's and Whooper Swans at Ludham airfield rounded off a wonderful morning in east Norfolk. Highlights included: Iceland Gull at Sea Palling, BwKite from Brograve Mill/Horsey and Cattle Egret and juv Bewick's Swan amongst Mute Swans along the Horsey Straight.

Finally managed to catch up with the wonderful Kessingland Shore Larks at the third attempt. Little else of interest apart from 15 Shelduck on the pools and a small group of Barnacle Geese over.

Eventually after a bit of a wait the Great tailed Grackle showed quite well just pre roost. Cracking #patchbirding find by @birderjack.bsky.social 😁 Cheers

Great Grey Shrike at Fillingham, Lincs right now. It was reported as singing this morning, but I wasn't prepared for hovering 🩶 Speechless! @lincsbirding.bsky.social #LowCarbonBirding #UKBirding

January 24th: UK FIRST RECORDS: 🥇 GOLDEN-WINGED WARBLER Vermivora chrysoptera An adult male from January 24th to April 10th 1989 at Larkfield, Maidstone, Kent. WHITE'S THRUSH Zoothera aurea January 24th 1828 at Heron Court, Christchurch, Dorset. #UKrares #rarebirdsUK #UKbirding

Absolutely made up to see the grackle this morning on #patchbirding ( not sure what sp but more experienced birders will know I’m sure ) It’s doing circuits of the fields at Speke hall I’ve marked in red on map .lots of happy birders there now 👍🏻 I’m no photographer but here’s a few pics

Suffolk Bird Group indoor talk - "Hobbies and Stonies" by Ed Keeble. Thursday January 29th 19:30 at Hintlesham Community Hall. All welcome. Admission £3 #suffolkbirds

During the 1990s environmental damage was projected in the future to cause mass migration, food price increases, disease & extreme weather, among other things. We are living now in the beginning of that future. Taking action is vital for national security. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Dungeness: Some of the 1,000s of Auks past today. #UKBirding #KentBirding

After yesterday’s lovely slinky Todd’s it was a surprising contrast to (re)find this big, presumably canadensis Atlantic Canada Goose in a flock of harvested-beet feeding Pink-footed Geese today. Big lump of a long-necked bird, behaving naturally and probably a genuine wild vagrant #NorfolkBirding

Having become very erratic in it's appearances throughout 2025, I was delighted to catch up with the Double-crested Cormorant at Doon Lough for the first time since December 2024. A family party of Whooper Swans also fed close to the viewpoint, showing beautifully in the afternoon light.

Our little piece of magic in the sky from a little while ago. The first time I've ever seen the Northern Lights even remotely visible from Lowestoft.

Drake Ring necked Duck at Hedgely was looking very dapper yesterday despite the mist and overcast skies. #Northumberland #Birdart #BirdNotes #LowCarbonBirding #BirdingUK

Todd’s Canada Goose today on the freshmarsh at Burnham Overy, Norfolk. A nice textbook bird, similar size to a Pink-foot, though longer in the body, nice and dark brown including the chest, snaky little slim neck, etc. Hopefully it stays in an easily viewable non disturbable location #NorfolkBirding

Another 3 hours at Walberswick this morning eventually produced some nice looks at at least 4 Zitting Cisticola - thanks to @jakegearty.bsky.social and his hearing #ukbirding #suffolkbirding

At least 2, possibly 3 Siberian Pipits at Akrotiri Marsh + Citrine Wagtail, 10 Little Swift & 2 Barn Swallow 15+ Red fronted Serin reported at Alaminos (largest flock on record) Masked Shrike reported at Cape Greco Desert Finch reported again at Paphos Headland #cyprusbirds