Another shout for a blog about beautiful Bewick's Swans and the next year on my blog. #ukbirding #birds

Couldn't resist writing about the Bewick's, and a bit about my plans for the blog for next year. Very much appreciate everyone who reads and feeds back - that engagement has been one of the highlights of my year. #ukbirding #birds

Couldn't resist writing about the Bewick's, and a bit about my plans for the blog for next year. Very much appreciate everyone who reads and feeds back - that engagement has been one of the highlights of my year. #ukbirding #birds

Just had enough time to dash to Lancashire to see the returning Bewick's Swans at Thurnham. When I saw them in February they were a mile out amongst 400+ Whoopers, but today they were close in and happily grazing. Reduced to tiny numbers, these are now the only two present. #ukbirding #birds

A poor photo that I wouldn't normally post, except for that glorious iridescent green patch that caught my eye from a long way out. Good to see a big Siskin flock, locally high numbers of Goldcrest and Redwing feeding on large berry crop on patch at Cutacre yesterday. #ukbirding #birds

I've just emailed my MP to tell them what nature means to me and that I want it to stay protected. Will you take action too? action.rspb.org.uk/page/180990/...

This is a brilliant read, well worth your time.

Another shout for my blog about the good and bad bits of doing a Big Year. #ukbirding #birds

Another shout for my blog about the good and bad bits of doing a Big Year. #ukbirding #birds

In response to the most common question I've been asked in the last month, here's a blog about my initial thoughts about doing a Big Year. There will be more when I've had time to reflect more. #ukbirding #birds Bee-eater from my patch in April was one of the highlights of a packed year.

In response to the most common question I've been asked in the last month, here's a blog about my initial thoughts about doing a Big Year. There will be more when I've had time to reflect more. #ukbirding #birds Bee-eater from my patch in April was one of the highlights of a packed year.

Went back for seconds of Dusky Warbler at Flamborough today and it actually showed long enough for very dark photos! Snow Bunting, Merlin and dozens of Red-throated Divers an excellent bonus. #ukbirding #birds

Went back for seconds of Dusky Warbler at Flamborough today and it actually showed long enough for very dark photos! Snow Bunting, Merlin and dozens of Red-throated Divers an excellent bonus. #ukbirding #birds

I’m thrilled to officially launch The Ornithologist Magazine – an independent digital publication dedicated to bird science, conservation and storytelling from around the world. Explore our content: theornithologist.org #ornithology #birdscience #theornithologist #conservation #birding #birds

Pleased to reach 700 followers - more than I ever had on Twitter and without all the bots. Here's the American Pipit I saw on St Agnes last month, maybe looking for the next 700. Thanks everyone, it's been a good birding year. #ukbirding #birds

Pleased to reach 700 followers - more than I ever had on Twitter and without all the bots. Here's the American Pipit I saw on St Agnes last month, maybe looking for the next 700. Thanks everyone, it's been a good birding year. #ukbirding #birds

Olive-backed Pipit, Pallid Swift and Dusky Warbler today in the blog, alongside some disappointing photos... my first twitch in a month. Two lifers in November isn't bad! Great to see @andy-1963.bsky.social at South Gare. #UKbirding #birds

Olive-backed Pipit, Pallid Swift and Dusky Warbler today in the blog, alongside some disappointing photos... my first twitch in a month. Two lifers in November isn't bad! Great to see @andy-1963.bsky.social at South Gare. #UKbirding #birds

Another shout for a blog post about loving the Bolton Bird Race in the 1990s, the excitement of a Big Day in the 10k, and just how far I'll walk to see Grey Partridge. #ukbirding #birds

One Shore Lark does not make a winter... a story of Reindeer and climate change in @northwaleslive.bsky.social BirdNotes. Plus recent sightings around #NorthWales, @cofnod.org.uk's 20th anniversary conference and a lot of Woodpigeons. #BirdingWales www.birdnotes.wales/blog/single-...

Another shout for a blog post about loving the Bolton Bird Race in the 1990s, the excitement of a Big Day in the 10k, and just how far I'll walk to see Grey Partridge. #ukbirding #birds

A blog about the Big Day in the 10k, my 90s nostalgia, knowing the place where you live, and pretending my legs are absolutely fine the day after a 16 mile hike. #ukbirding #birds #patchbirding

A blog about the Big Day in the 10k, my 90s nostalgia, knowing the place where you live, and pretending my legs are absolutely fine the day after a 16 mile hike. #ukbirding #birds #patchbirding

16 miles walked, 81 species seen in the Big Day in the 10k today. Highlights of Jack Snipe, Short-eared Owl, Merlin, Siskin, Redpoll, Tree Sparrow, Yellowhammer and huge numbers of thrushes made for an excellent day of birding. #ukbirding #birds

A blog about loving birding in the North of England. Cheers for continuing to read my little blog, it means more than I thought it would when I started that people do come back and read it. #ukbirding #birds

Good to get out birding in Northumberland and Cumbria for a couple of days. Various amazing experiences, but a gorgeous Purple Sandpiper, a ringtail and a roof-perching Black Grouse were highlights. #ukbirding #birds

Take two on this a week later! 6am tomorrow for the Big Day in the 10k!

A blog about loving birding in the North of England. Cheers for continuing to read my little blog, it means more than I thought it would when I started that people do come back and read it. #ukbirding #birds

Good to get out birding in Northumberland and Cumbria for a couple of days. Various amazing experiences, but a gorgeous Purple Sandpiper, a ringtail and a roof-perching Black Grouse were highlights. #ukbirding #birds

My October blog review of the month. Some amazing birds, and naturally thoughts of what to do now the 300 has been achieved. #ukbirding #birds

Tomorrow I'm attempting a Big Day in the 10K, a chance to see over 100 species within a 10km circle of home, with as much on foot as possible. Thermals out at 6am! #ukbirding. More on my 10k on my blog here in a post from June this year: themanchesterbirder.blogspot.com/2025/06/the-...

My October blog review of the month. Some amazing birds, and naturally thoughts of what to do now the 300 has been achieved. #ukbirding #birds

Can anybody recommend a place in Northumberland where I might have a chance at seeing Hen Harrier in the next week? I understand it can be sensitive info, but would love to show my son. Thank you. #ukbirding

The Short-eared Owls came out later yesterday and in poor light. Sad for the 20+ university students that had come to observe them and missed them by half an hour. #ukbirding #birds

The Short-eared Owls came out later yesterday and in poor light. Sad for the 20+ university students that had come to observe them and missed them by half an hour. #ukbirding #birds

A blog about the return of the flame-coloured Owls. Thank you for reading. #UKbirding #birds

A much delayed blog about beautiful Scilly, Big List Energy, missing loads of birds and why I'll never see 500 species in the UK (and that's just fine by me). #ukbirding #birds

They're back! Short-eared Owls not far from home this evening. Such incredible birds, it always makes me happy to see them return. #ukbirding #birds

I've got a couple of days in Northumberland next week and would love to see a range of bird life. I wonder if anyone could give me some advice about places to try for a full dawn to dusk day? Thanks in advance! #ukbirding

A blog about the return of the flame-coloured Owls. Thank you for reading. #UKbirding #birds

I've got a couple of days in Northumberland next week and would love to see a range of bird life. I wonder if anyone could give me some advice about places to try for a full dawn to dusk day? Thanks in advance! #ukbirding

They're back! Short-eared Owls not far from home this evening. Such incredible birds, it always makes me happy to see them return. #ukbirding #birds

A much delayed blog about beautiful Scilly, Big List Energy, missing loads of birds and why I'll never see 500 species in the UK (and that's just fine by me). #ukbirding #birds

Settings all wrong for a bird in flight, but I spent a happy hour most days on St Mary's taking photos of Black Redstarts sitting on rocks across the beaches. At least 7 individuals present at Porthcressa on this particular day. #ukbirding #birds

Yay. Priceless. The right column at the right time. And a gleefully English two fingers to the haters.

My 10 year old daughter took this photo with my (very heavy) camera this morning. Willow Tit isn't a bad species for a first picture of a bird! #ukbirding #birds

It's been a tough week, but there's always hope things can get better. Sorry there's been no blog for a while, but there's some writing almost ready. #ukbirding #birds

It took a long while (6 days!) to connect with St Mary's elusive Wrynecks last week, but this one chose the sunniest day and the steepest cliff edge to finally sit in the open long enough for a photo. #ukbirding #birds

A couple more of the Mourning Dove on St Agnes from Wednesday last week. #ukbirding #birds

A day of varied and excellent wildlife on St Mary's today. The much-searched after Wryneck finally posed briefly but well, a Firecrest was where a Red-breasted Flycatcher wasn't, and a stick insect battled it out with a Clouded Yellow butterfly for invert of the day. #ukbirding #birds