I set up the moth traps near Pullen Scrub on Saturday night as it was warmer than it had been for a few days. On site it did seem pretty windy and when I returned to check the taps the next morning it also felt pretty cold. I recorded 13 individuals in the two traps,Continue reading “Sunday 7th November 2021”
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Wednesday 3rd November 2021
A very frosty start with thick ice on the car windscreen. From Warren Shore visible migration in small numbers included Siskin, Linnet, Goldfinch, Song Thrush, Skylark, Chaffinch and Meadow Pipits. There were two Dartford Warblers in the Beach Gorse, both were elusive but I managed a photo of the first bird, the one nearer toContinue reading “Wednesday 3rd November 2021”
Saturday 30th October 2021
I headed to the beach first. Sea watching was a little quiet other that a steady stream of gulls heading west. As on Thursday it was mainly Black-headed Gulls with a few Common Gulls, Mediterranean Gulls and Herring Gulls. The highlight of the sea watch was a pristine black and white Razorbill heading east. I’veContinue reading “Saturday 30th October 2021”
Thursday 28th October 2021
On Wednesday, while leading a group of birders Graham found a female Scaup on Black Water. Dimitri was nearby and saw it as well. Both Graham and Dimitri messaged me to tell me about the bird. I was originally planning to visit on Saturday but with the arrival of the Scaup and the fact thatContinue reading “Thursday 28th October 2021”
Patch Birding 