No sign of the Caspian Gull this morning at Brixham Breakwater however, very good views of the Black-Throated Diver on the Harbour side of the Breakwater #UKBirding #DevonBirds

Mightily relieved the Avon Res Killdeer managed to hang around until the weekend. First new bird of 2026 and what a bird! #UKBirding #RareBirdsUK

No sign of the White Stork seen yesterday at South Huish Marsh however, plenty still about with the long staying GWT & Water Pipit both from the overflow carpark. Single Cattle Egret rounded off a decent morning's birding #UKBirding #DevonBirds

Chuffed to finally catch up with the female RND at Slapton Ley this morning from Torcross. Surprisingly only the second I've seen in Devon apart from the returning male 🤷‍♂️ #UkBirding #DevonBirds

The very mobile Black-necked Grebe still showing close off Torcross Beach this morning @rarebirder.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social #UKBirding #DevonBirds

What a way to start the year on my local patch. Landed on the beach for a few minutes then flew off west.

Don't usually get to see large flocks of wild geese in Devon other than Brents, so it was a treat to see these 30+ Russian White-Fronts at South Huish Marsh this morning @rarebirder.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social #UKBirding #DevonBirds

Didn't manage to pick out any White-Fronts at Hallow Farm, Youlgreave this morning however, there were two Pink-Feet mixed in with the Greylag Flock. Unsual to see them on the ground in Derbyshire @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social

Wild few hours at Slapton this morning in the wind and rain. Birds were quite hard to come by given the conditions but did stumble across these Gooseneck Barnacles recently washed ashore which was a first for me #BeachCombing #Devon

Took a bit of searching but ended up with good views of the Green-Winged Teal at South Huish Marsh this morning. Great views too of the Greenland White-Front previously seen at Slapton Ley recently @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social #UKBirding #DevonBirds

How extraordinary it was to see a Eurasian Scops Owl tonight, locally here in Gower, and in December of all months! A fabulous little bird that was hunting in a suburban park. #GowerBirds #ScopsOwl @gowerbirds.bsky.social

Absolutely fantastic views of the Desert Wheatear this afternoon at Bolberry Down in the howling wind. Many thanks to me old mucker @grangetownbirder.bsky.social for the tip off. @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social #UKBirding #DevonBirds #RareBirdsUK

Lesser Crested Tern Thalasseus bangalensis off Dawlish Warren this morning. Was speedily succesful catching a good sized fish. Probably the rarest bird I will see in my lifetime. A probable vagrant from W/N.Africa and found in Indian Ocean as far east as Australia.

Cockwood Steps - After frustratingly distant views in poor light, the Lesser Crested Tern showed much better flying up the Exe showing all it's key features before settling back at Warren Point. Another superb December bird down here in Devon! #UKBirding #DevonBirds

A quick dash to Spiggie this afternoon to see this female SIBERIAN RUBYTHROAT released back in to the ‘Bumblebird’ wild bird crop. Clearly autumn isn’t over for us here in Shetland! #BirdingScotland #UKbirding #RareBirdsUK #Birds #UKWildlife

Solid couple of hours birding around the South Hams this morning. The RND still at Beesands Ley, back for his 9th consecutive year. Single GWE also present. The Greenland White-Front also still at Slapton Ley near the Pond Dipping Station #UKBirding #DevonBirds

Good views of the 1cy White-Fronted Goose at Slapton Ley this afternoon. Present since the 17th, a nice Patch Tick for me ✔️ #UKBirding #DevonBirds @rarebirder.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social

Pine Bunting seen briefly with mobile Yellowhammer flock at St Aldhelm's Head Quarry at 1030hrs & not relocated as of 1250hrs. Ltd parking available in Renscombe car park, otherwise park in Worth Mattravers village car park and walk down, staying out of private fields @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social

Sorry for the late news, ridiculously busy first couple of hours so not had time to post a photo of the Black-faced Bunting trapped in the Crown Estate Field on the first net round of the day - ta to Duncan Walbridge for this pic

Relieved that Steppe Grey Shrike managed to hang on over the weekend at Pedngwinian Point giving great views. The Lesser Yellowlegs was nice bonus bird too showing even better just outside Truro Tesco. A good day indeed. @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social

A 1st winter male SIBERIAN RUBYTHROAT caught on North Ronaldsay!!! #RareBirdsUK #BirdingScotland #OrkneyBirding

Wow – Britain’s first Great Crested Flycatcher! Photos in the BirdGuides gallery: www.birdguides.com/gallery/bird...

Death's-head Hawk from the Obs moth-traps this morning

But then I spotted these 2 ducks asleep in the harbour at Maheroarty. A comical wait for them to pop their heads up, Irelands first Harlequins! Great to hear they are back again this morning. #donegalbirding

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