Very rewarding late autumn #somersetbirding today. Little Stint Cheddar Res, 1w Little Gull Hinkley Pt, Glossy Ibis Durleigh Res, Scaup Long Drove and a family group of 6 Whooper Swan Noah’s Lake.

A storm blown Leach’s Petrel at Cheddar Reservoir this morning. Currently sat on the water off Axbridge Tower #somersetbirding

Another good bird at Cheddar Res this morning. A worn plumaged Temminck’s Stint was creeping about with a Dunlin in the bay west of Cheddar Tower. Obligatory ropey scope pic #somersetbirding

Late yesterday evening a juv Red-necked Phalarope joined the 3 Greys at Cheddar Res. I.d. confirmed this morning. Gets on the central weedy spits and best viewed from south side. #somersetbirds

A week’s birding on Papa Stour has been quiet until I found this Great Snipe this afternoon. It was in the boggy valley between Gorda Water and West Voe.

After missing several flyover sightings this spring, it was good to catch up with this 1s Purple Heron on Meare Heath early this afternoon.

5 new Black-necked Grebes at Cheddar Res this morning, all showing signs of summer plumage. The 3 long-staying birds were also present.

Baikal Teal still distantly from Noah’s Hide @birdguides.bsky.social. Patch gold!