Occasional Pictures of DucksIt is looking a bit parched on my patch this morning!
#Birding #PatchBirding #LowCarbonBirding #UrbanBirding
#Birding #PatchBirding #LowCarbonBirding #UrbanBirding
CleySpyA cold and frosty morning birding - included Kestrels on the look out and Kingfisher whistles. #ukbirding #patchbirding
Phil(Typing this while I set up in-laws new laptop because it had to be done the minute I entered the house). Going to say sod it and make at least a quick visit to my patch tomorrow first thing.
Woke up at 0400. Again. At 0530 decided to get up and walk down to my patch for some birding. 40 minutes of things not-quite-going-right, phone and watch both uncharged, field guide not in bins bag, water bottle hiding, etc etc. Pushed through, opened the front door and discovered it is raining stair-rods and I some how haven't noticed. 0610 decided it was time to give up and read at book!
Charlie PeverettSome spring variety on Down and Horseye Levels this morning, with an OSPREY high North at 10.42, a record (for me) 8 WATER PIPITS sitting in hawthorns, the long-staying ringtail Hen Harrier, an adult male Marsh Harrier, Red Kite, Shelduck, 3 Sedge Warblers, Swallow, 2 Great White Egrets, 5 each of Gadwall and Shoveler, and a Green Sandpiper. #Sussex #birding #SussexBirding #PevenseyLevels #PatchBirding
Robbie RoweHeavy rains over the weekend have flooded this path through Fishlake Meadows nature reserve. Increased level of birdsong even during the day, with chiffchaffs & wrens singing every few yards. Buzzards mewing & displaying overhead. Water rails screeching from the reed beds.
Dr. Gernot Segelbacher92 species now for #LocalBigYear #patchbirding includig six woodpecker species drumming and calling today #lowcarbonbirding
I’m looking for a birder who might join me for a Zoom call on Thursday eve to talk with a small group about the joys of watching a local patch… ideally someone outside SE England... I can offer a small fee or donation to charity for the time. Anyone interested please get in touch and we can chat. #birding #patchbirding
Adam Parker15 species this morning on my birding walk with small fry. hampered by not going able to stand still for more than 5seconds and the places I can walk with the buggy.
Still, added great black-backed gull to 2023 list for 31spp. on patch.
On Christmas Eve we took a speculative look at Glynleigh Level, a lesser-watched corner of the Pevensey Levels. So glad we did. At least 1250 Lapwing in the air at once, perhaps 2000. 25 Golden Plover, Green Sand, 2 Egyptian Geese, 13 Shoveler, 33 Teal, 3 Little Egrets, Water Rail and a Roe Deer. Well worth the wellie wading. #sussexbirding #ukbirding #WeBS #sussex #patchbirding