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Out early 4 a quick trip to Rye Hbr before the dog walkers. 8 Wheatear, 1 Whinchat, 1 Barwit were the best. Then to the new sand pit at Scotney: Pec, Curlew, Green, Wood and Cmn Sandpipers, Greenshank, Ruff, Temminck’s Stint, Yellow Wags. Then ARC pit for 8 Garganey
August 19, 2024 at 6:29 AM
Out early 4 a quick trip to Rye Hbr before the dog walkers. 8 Wheatear, 1 Whinchat, 1 Barwit were the best. Then to the new sand pit at Scotney: Pec, Curlew, Green, Wood and Cmn Sandpipers, Greenshank, Ruff, Temminck’s Stint, Yellow Wags. Then ARC pit for 8 Garganey
Seaford Head and Hope Gap. A little group of 6 Willow Wblrs, and singles of Sedge Wblr and Nightingale was the best of the morning. Family parties of Cmn Whitethroat and Stonechat. 2 Adonis Blue. Buzzard sp 2 miles out over the sea on a thermal.
August 17, 2024 at 11:58 AM
Seaford Head and Hope Gap. A little group of 6 Willow Wblrs, and singles of Sedge Wblr and Nightingale was the best of the morning. Family parties of Cmn Whitethroat and Stonechat. 2 Adonis Blue. Buzzard sp 2 miles out over the sea on a thermal.
Baby hedgehog? Looks like it died overnight. I found it late afternoon after the ants had.
August 15, 2024 at 6:45 PM
Baby hedgehog? Looks like it died overnight. I found it late afternoon after the ants had.
Terrific finger post in Ashdown Forest this morning. Last year there was a small group of Violet and Broad-leaved Helleborines but this was all I found this morning. I suspect the deer have enjoyed the rest.
July 11, 2024 at 1:02 PM
Terrific finger post in Ashdown Forest this morning. Last year there was a small group of Violet and Broad-leaved Helleborines but this was all I found this morning. I suspect the deer have enjoyed the rest.
An enjoyable morning on Ashdown Forest. Terrific views of a pair of showy Redstarts, Cuckoo, Hobby but couldn’t find a Tree Pipit, although I heard a Pipit call when a raptor flew over but couldn’t find whether it was Tree or Meadow. Hobby nest located by calling chicks.
June 17, 2024 at 4:50 PM
An enjoyable morning on Ashdown Forest. Terrific views of a pair of showy Redstarts, Cuckoo, Hobby but couldn’t find a Tree Pipit, although I heard a Pipit call when a raptor flew over but couldn’t find whether it was Tree or Meadow. Hobby nest located by calling chicks.
Final endemic that’s possible to see, Palila. Another species with collapsing numbers. Researchers caught their 800th feral cat whilst we were there, but a thrip is now destroying 1 of the 2 native tree species that it feeds on. 2 days in Honolulu now as a tourist.
May 1, 2024 at 3:00 AM
Final endemic that’s possible to see, Palila. Another species with collapsing numbers. Researchers caught their 800th feral cat whilst we were there, but a thrip is now destroying 1 of the 2 native tree species that it feeds on. 2 days in Honolulu now as a tourist.
Big Island. At last, a quality day of birding with some tricky to see endemics. Akiapolaao, Akepa, Creeper, “Hilo” form of Elepaio. BoC
April 28, 2024 at 4:14 AM
Big Island. At last, a quality day of birding with some tricky to see endemics. Akiapolaao, Akepa, Creeper, “Hilo” form of Elepaio. BoC
Maui Amakihi, Apapane, Maui Alauahio (creeper) and the sole bird I managed to photo on Kauai Elepaio. All BoC. Head to Big Island tomorrow for 4 nights.
On Kauai Amakihi could not be found. This used to be an abundant bird. 😞
On Kauai Amakihi could not be found. This used to be an abundant bird. 😞
April 26, 2024 at 6:48 AM
Maui Amakihi, Apapane, Maui Alauahio (creeper) and the sole bird I managed to photo on Kauai Elepaio. All BoC. Head to Big Island tomorrow for 4 nights.
On Kauai Amakihi could not be found. This used to be an abundant bird. 😞
On Kauai Amakihi could not be found. This used to be an abundant bird. 😞
Such a contrast: Mauai has lower elevations so the endemic species can’t escape the malarial mosquitos whereas Maui is a much younger island and so higher and the endemics remain abundant. On Kauai there are only 11 Iiwi left. On Maui they are abundant in the right habitat.
April 26, 2024 at 6:08 AM
Such a contrast: Mauai has lower elevations so the endemic species can’t escape the malarial mosquitos whereas Maui is a much younger island and so higher and the endemics remain abundant. On Kauai there are only 11 Iiwi left. On Maui they are abundant in the right habitat.
Honolulu park. BC Night-heron, Red-crested Cardinal, White-rumped Shama, Java Sparrow and Zebra Dove pair. 18 species seen so far, only three are native.
April 20, 2024 at 11:55 PM
Honolulu park. BC Night-heron, Red-crested Cardinal, White-rumped Shama, Java Sparrow and Zebra Dove pair. 18 species seen so far, only three are native.
Just found this tucked away in a book on North Africa 🤔
Must have bought this on Scilly I think. Dave Cotteridge? A twitch before work one morning.
Must have bought this on Scilly I think. Dave Cotteridge? A twitch before work one morning.
April 17, 2024 at 5:02 PM
Just found this tucked away in a book on North Africa 🤔
Must have bought this on Scilly I think. Dave Cotteridge? A twitch before work one morning.
Must have bought this on Scilly I think. Dave Cotteridge? A twitch before work one morning.
An early afternoon trip to Weir Wood Resr was generally quiet with a few swallows, but looking for two Yellow Wags that had been seen earlier I refound the male Ring Ouzel that first arrived a few weeks ago, or, found another male RO in the same location as the earlier one. One for the recorders!
April 16, 2024 at 5:13 PM
An early afternoon trip to Weir Wood Resr was generally quiet with a few swallows, but looking for two Yellow Wags that had been seen earlier I refound the male Ring Ouzel that first arrived a few weeks ago, or, found another male RO in the same location as the earlier one. One for the recorders!
Henfield Levels were a new spot for me and really impressed by their ease of access and viewing as well as the numbers and variety of species seen this morning. The two Black-necked Grebes showed beautifully in the sunshine and my first singing Nightingale and Garden Warbler of the year were cool.
April 12, 2024 at 5:42 PM
Henfield Levels were a new spot for me and really impressed by their ease of access and viewing as well as the numbers and variety of species seen this morning. The two Black-necked Grebes showed beautifully in the sunshine and my first singing Nightingale and Garden Warbler of the year were cool.
One of three Redstarts seen at Old Lodge this morning. This one did the decent thing and landed on a wire above my head. Lots of Willow Warblers singing. A lovely morning. BOC.
April 10, 2024 at 2:33 PM
One of three Redstarts seen at Old Lodge this morning. This one did the decent thing and landed on a wire above my head. Lots of Willow Warblers singing. A lovely morning. BOC.
April 10, 2024 at 11:09 AM
One of three Redstarts seen at Old Lodge this morning. This one did the decent thing and landed on a wire above my head. Lots of Willow Warblers singing. A lovely morning. BOC.
Hoopoes in East Sussex today
April 8, 2024 at 5:49 PM
Hoopoes in East Sussex today
Seaford Head and Hope Gap. A pair of Wheatear was the highlight, the male in stunning spring plumage. Also Whitethroat and Blackcap in song and courting. 14 Skylarks and Mipits and Rock Pipits all displaying. A great walk.
This ewe’s twins are growing up fast!
This ewe’s twins are growing up fast!
April 8, 2024 at 10:45 AM
Seaford Head and Hope Gap. A pair of Wheatear was the highlight, the male in stunning spring plumage. Also Whitethroat and Blackcap in song and courting. 14 Skylarks and Mipits and Rock Pipits all displaying. A great walk.
This ewe’s twins are growing up fast!
This ewe’s twins are growing up fast!
Weir Wood this morning. No sign of RO, but a couple of Common Sandpipers and an Alba Wagtail on the dam. 30+ Swallows, and small numbers of Sand and House Martins.
April 7, 2024 at 12:57 PM
Weir Wood this morning. No sign of RO, but a couple of Common Sandpipers and an Alba Wagtail on the dam. 30+ Swallows, and small numbers of Sand and House Martins.
Newhaven today. Purple Sandpipers sheltering from a large swell on the sea.
April 6, 2024 at 12:10 PM
Newhaven today. Purple Sandpipers sheltering from a large swell on the sea.
Back at Splash again this morning for a couple of hours. 3 DP Arctic Skuas, 13 RT Diver, 1 BT Diver, 31 Gannets, a flock of 23 Pintail, 12 Sandwich Tern, 36 Common Scoter, 244 DB Brent’s, 1 Guillemot on the sea and a Peregrine along the beach.
March 27, 2024 at 3:08 PM
Back at Splash again this morning for a couple of hours. 3 DP Arctic Skuas, 13 RT Diver, 1 BT Diver, 31 Gannets, a flock of 23 Pintail, 12 Sandwich Tern, 36 Common Scoter, 244 DB Brent’s, 1 Guillemot on the sea and a Peregrine along the beach.
An enjoyable morning seawatch at Splash. 578 DB Brent, 25 Sandwich Tern, 3 sp of Diver including 29RTD, 2 Guillemot, 116 Cmn Scoter, 1 Oystercatcher, 2 Shelduck. @SussexOrnitholo @SussexBirding
March 25, 2024 at 9:54 PM
An enjoyable morning seawatch at Splash. 578 DB Brent, 25 Sandwich Tern, 3 sp of Diver including 29RTD, 2 Guillemot, 116 Cmn Scoter, 1 Oystercatcher, 2 Shelduck. @SussexOrnitholo @SussexBirding