Grey-Cheeked Thrush trapped and ringed @lundybirds.bsky.social this morning. @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social

Yellow-browed Bunting trapped, ringed and released at the Swannery. It's flown to the hedge which runs alongside the Swannery grounds and the bird may be viewable from the permissive path heading west from Grove Lane.

Passenger Moth trapped overnight at @portlandbirdobs.bsky.social @migrantmothuk.bsky.social #TeamMoth #MothsMatter

Our long weekend at @portlandbirdobs.bsky.social off to the perfect start with this re-trapped Wryneck. First rung on the 9th, not seen again until today @rarebirder.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social

BOOTED WARBLER trapped in the Crown Estate Field

...you get the idea

Unusually good views of this Wryneck down at Turf Lock this evening. A very long overdue Devon Tick for me ✅ @rarebirder.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social #UKBirding #DevonBirds

The Marsh Sandpiper at Seaton Wetlands this morning. Only my second ever bird and a lovely addition to my Devon List @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social #UKBirding #DevonBirds

A glorious early mornings walk at Slapton was rewarded these 3 female Red-Crested Pochards on the Ley. Still a scarce bird down here in the South Hams @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social #UKBirding #DevonBirds

Managed to pick out this really smart Adult Yellow-Legged Gull at Slapton Sands this morning #DevonBirds #UKBirding

First Jersey Tiger of the year in last night's trap plus a Pebble Hook-Tip which was a long overdue new one for the garden #TeamMoth #MothsMatter #DevonMoths

💥1st for Shetland💥.... Male Greater Sand Plover showing well on Haroldswick beach first thing this morning. Many thanks to the finder 😎👍 #YellBirding #Shetland #RareBirdsUK

Not often I see Summer Plumage Spotted Redshank, so I was delighted to finally see these two individuals at Bowling Green Marsh this evening along with 2 Spoonbill, GWE, 2 Whimbrel & 2 Green Sands @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social #UKBirding #DevonBirds

My first Scorched Wing for the garden in last night's trap. A stunner of a month and one I've been hoping to get for a while now #TeamMoth #MothsMatter #UKMoths

All the way from North America: White-throated Sparrow at Sumburgh Head, Shetland today. A stunner. #BirdingScotland #UKbirding #RareBirdsUK #Birds

Bumper Trap Moth Trap last night with 2 Privets, Swallow-Tailed Moth (NFG), Thistle Ermine (NFG), Buff Arches, Lobster Moth & 5 Buff Tips the highlights #TeamMoth #MothsMatter #UKMoths

AUDENSHAW RES, Gtr Manchester - MEGA!! SURF SCOTER found by Rob Adderley this morning! first for GM apparently @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirdalertuk.bsky.social #ukbirding

Chuffed to finally add Woodchat Shrike to my Devon List, a bird I've wanted for a while down here. A mobile bird but occasionally gave good views when perched at Dawlish Warren this morning @rarebirder.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social

That'll do nicely... 😁 #TeamMoth #MothsMatter #UKMoths

After a few very lean weeks Moth trapping, it was nice to finally get a bit of variety this morning. This Peach Blossom was a new one the garden & Puss Moths are always good to get #TeamMoth #MothsMatter #UKMoths

For anyone looking for photos / footage of the Blue-Cheeked Bee-Eater on Iona, Facebook Link below: www.facebook.com/100022677916... Credit - Jim Dickinson / Mull Nature Watch @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social #UKBirding #RareBirdsUK

The Song Sparrow still singing and showing well on and off @flamboroughbird.bsky.social after going missing yesterday. Yet another fantastic bird for the headland.

Song Sparrow in Yorkshire today. Identified from Facebook identification site. I bet the Yorks listers will be non too pleased it took 12 hours for the news to get out. One and only Yorks bird, a one day wonder, was over 60 years ago. Can’t be too many with that on their lists.

The Blyth's Reed Warbler in full song this morning down in the Quarry at Berry Head. A couple of possible flight views but nothing to definitely confirm ID. Frustrating but that's how it goes sometimes 🤷‍♂️ @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social #UKBirding #DevonBirds #RareBirdsUK

Pallas's Reed Bunting! The first for the UK was found at Fair Isle on the day I was born, so I've always wanted to see one here. I now owe Alex a pint after he found this gorgeous peerie thing in the Wirvie Burn this morning! #BirdingScotland

💥🔥😍 Male Eyebrowed Thrush at Gutcher, Yell today. Could be extremely elusive, but does occasionally hop out of cover onto the lawn. Amazing find by Christian! 😎👍 #YellBirding #Shetland ##RareBirdAlertUk #Birdguides #RareBirdsUK

First Poplar Hawkmoth of the year plus a fresh Cream-Spot Tiger the pick of last nights trap. Now where's that Privet... #BritishMoths #TeamMoth #MothsMatter

Just found an absolutely stonking male Collared Flycatcher at Creachan, a species I've been dreaming of finding for years! This is the first for Barra and the third for the Outer Hebrides. #BirdingScotland #RareBirdsUK

Very little in last night's trap apart from this Lobster Moth which was another new one for the Garden 🙂 #BritishMoths #TeamMoth #MothsMatter

More success with the Moth Trap last night with an increase numbers & species including these 5 Buff Tips. The Small Elephant Hawkmoth was by far the best of the bunch and a new one for the Garden too 🙂 #BritishMoths #TeamMoth #MothsMatter

Definitely quality over quantity in the Moth Trap last night. This Cream-Spot Tiger was the obvious stand out #BritishMoths #TeamMoth #MothsMatter

10 years of daily walks through Northbay plantation thinking one day this will produce a mega, well, today is that day! Found an Eastern Bonelli's Warbler singing and chipping away in the sunny glade at the far end of the pathway. First record for Barra. #BirdingScotland

Savannah Sparrow showing very well at Skaw on Unst to a 'crowd' of 3 appreciative birders. Another amazing find by Dave Cooper. #YellBirding #RareBirdsUK #Shetland #Birdguides

Great views of the randy pair of Black-Winged Stilts at Seaton Wetlands this evening @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social @ukrbbp.bsky.social #UKBirding #DevonBirds

This lovely Striped Hawkmoth was definitely the pick of the punch from last night's traps @portlandbirdobs.bsky.social @migrantmothuk.bsky.social

Our yearly Spring stay at @portlandbirdobs.bsky.social off to the best possible start with this superb Adult Night Heron at the Bill @rarebirder.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social

No further sign of Alpine Accentor around the fog station, only seen by initial observer but is being looked for. Photo by finder Brett Richards

Savi's Warbler still at Marazion from the Bridge this morning, reeling constantly from 6:00 - 8:15 in the drizzle and gloom. A very welcome addition to my life list ✔️ @rarebirder.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social #UKBirding #CornwallBirds

Fabulous views of the very vocal Eastern Bonelli's Warbler at Skaw, Whalsay, Shetland this morning. Only the ninth record for Britain but the third for Shetland and Scotland. #BirdingScotland #UKbirding #RareBirdsUK #Birds

Well, this week just keeps getting better & better! Not one, but two Hoopoes this evening at Little Dartmouth Farm, a fantastic find by local lad @ajcollinssmith.bsky.social. Whatever next??? @rarebirder.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social #UKBirding #DevonBirds

Whilst waiting on Slapton Bridge for the Night Heron, I was absolutely stunned to see a Purple Heron at 07:35 flying north before landing in the Higher Ley out of view. GWE, c15 Cattle Egrets & Fem Marsh Harrier rounded off a decent few hours birding! @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social

I must have been one of the last Birders in the South West to see a Hoopoe, so many thanks to @clennonvalley.bsky.social for finding this individual at Berry Head this morning. Showed superbly at times @rarebirder.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social #UKBirding #DevonBirds

An incredible THREE Red-Rumped Swallows at North Hallsands this afternoon between 12:00 and 13:30 before drifting north. Cracking find by Local Birder Martin Keen @rarebirder.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social #UKBirding #DevonBirds

It’s such a thrill when the hours put in on the patch pay off. Alpine Accentor found today in West Cornwall

The GGS still just outside Bellever Forest this morning but very mobile. Nice to finally add a species of Shrike to my Devon List @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social #UKBirding #DevonBirds

One of at least seven Blue-Headed Wagtails present at South Huish Marsh this afternoon. Seems to be part of a mini influx in the South West @rarebirder.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social

Excellent morning's birding at South Huish Marsh with the first couple of migrants beginning to trickle in. Little Ringed Plover on the Marsh along with single White Wag, Cattle Egret & a 1W/Fem Black Redstart on the beach @rarebirder.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social #UKBirding #DevonBirds

Male Red-Crested Pochard's are a real rarity down in Devon, so it was lovely to see this dapper individual at Saltram House this morning alongside the long staying female @nationaltrust.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social #UKBirding #DevonBirds

UPDATE: Indo-Pacific White Tern taken into care in Gwynedd recently. As of today it is alive but quite weak still. If it recovers, unfortunately, there are no plans to make the release details public. FWIW we don't know the location of the bird. 📷 Sam Whitton