Arrived at #LMGP this morning just as news broke of 4 Red-crested Pochards having been found. First of the year here and #136 for my patch year list. Still hoping to add to that with the current influx of near continental geese and swans #UKBirding

This hybrid Tufted Duck x Pochard is back at #LMGP for its 7th winter. Not always on Spade Oak lake, but has been there several times in December #UKBirding

Merry Christmas from the Bucks Bird Club. Thank you for supporting the club in 2025.If you are not yet a member, please consider giving yourself a present and joining our ever growing tribe. bucksbirdclub.co.uk/club-news-and-… it’s only £15 a year. See you in 2026#ukbirdingng

A few reports of White-fronts in the county this morning. Well worth checking out local geese flocks if you have a chance !

Exciting news from Gambia! Common Tern F27 was photographed enjoying the sun there in October. F27 was born, raised and ringed on one of the Bucks Bird Club funded rafts at Little Marlow Gravel Pit, and was last seen there in July. Why not join the BBC and help fund more exciting projects !

Another big gull roost at Little Marlow on Sunday. The best birds being a 1cy Yellow-legged Gull, and a distant 1cy Caspian (top marks if you can see it in the photo!). Most interesting bird though had to be the returning Tuftie x Pochard hybrid. The 4th or 5th year it’s been around apparently.

Some great views of the lingering duo of Siberian Chiffchaffs in Tattenhoe, Milton Keynes this morning. Not just one as initially thought! First-winter bird in the first three clips, adult feeding at ground level towards the end. A lovely seasonal treat for the patch. @bucksbirdclub81.bsky.social

It's been an exciting transition from autumn to winter birding back on home turf in Milton Keynes, with a trio of seemingly wintering Firecrests and a new-in Siberian Chiffchaff this week, showing well and even singing today. (xeno-canto.org/1063242). #bucksbirds @bucksbirdclub81.bsky.social

A 1w Caspian Gull the highlight on an otherwise wet afternoon walk in south Bucks. It flew off to LMGP roost direction at sunset. @bucksbirdclub81.bsky.social

Good news for Otmoor and also the location of our next field trip on December 12th. The amazing Starling roost will no doubt be just one of the highlights. Places still available for members

This adult Caspian Gull was a late arrival in the evening gloom at Little Marlow Gravel Pit this evening. Gull numbers have been decent the last few weeks, but Casps have been few and far between #ukbirding

Our 2024 Annual Report is ready to be published! If you are a BBC member, or wish to purchase one, they will be available at the much anticipated indoor meeting in Wendover on December 4th. Distributions by post will begin w/c 8th. A thumping good read to enjoy over Xmas !

A quick reminder of our next event. Dec 4, 2025 7:30 PM Winter warmer social St Anne's Hall, Wendover Our chance to actually see each other face to face! Four speakers with a focus on Bucks birding, with half-time tea and refreshments. Non-members welcome!

Us inland birders have to mostly make do with the commoner species at this time of year. Little Grebe at Foxcote Reservoir this morning. 🪶

An excellent record of a pair of Whooper Swans feeding at #LMGP yesterday afternoon - found by @grahamwfc.bsky.social Only the 3rd record here that I can think of, but two years running now. #UKBirding