Pied Sandpiper
@piedsandpiper.bsky.social
Birding noob (New Forest & West Worcestershire)
A pair of Ravens 1.25km away on Hart Hill seen from Acres Down. Also one Goshawk towards Bolderwood scattering a flock of Wood Pigeons before flying a circuit of its territory and three Woodlark in display flight above me #HantsBirds #NewForest
February 13, 2026 at 9:54 PM
A pair of Ravens 1.25km away on Hart Hill seen from Acres Down. Also one Goshawk towards Bolderwood scattering a flock of Wood Pigeons before flying a circuit of its territory and three Woodlark in display flight above me #HantsBirds #NewForest
Stumbled across a small pond with around 8 common frogs breeding this morning out in the New Forest. Also 1 Goshawk tearing through the woods, 6 Hawfinch, 2 Marsh Tit and a distantly heard Lesser Spotted Woodpecker #NewForest #HantsBirds
February 8, 2026 at 7:24 PM
Stumbled across a small pond with around 8 common frogs breeding this morning out in the New Forest. Also 1 Goshawk tearing through the woods, 6 Hawfinch, 2 Marsh Tit and a distantly heard Lesser Spotted Woodpecker #NewForest #HantsBirds
A Blackbird eating an ivy berry #WorcsBirds
February 3, 2026 at 7:57 AM
A Blackbird eating an ivy berry #WorcsBirds
Great Grey Shrike, New Forest #HantsBirds
February 1, 2026 at 7:47 AM
Great Grey Shrike, New Forest #HantsBirds
House Sparrow and Long-Tailed Tit visiting during the @rspb.bsky.social #BigGardenBirdWatch #WorcsBirds
January 31, 2026 at 11:53 AM
House Sparrow and Long-Tailed Tit visiting during the @rspb.bsky.social #BigGardenBirdWatch #WorcsBirds
A sneaky Wren in Matley Wood #HantsBirds
January 6, 2026 at 9:31 PM
A sneaky Wren in Matley Wood #HantsBirds
Goldcrest sitting still for a brief moment at Blashford Lakes yesterday. Also Pintail, Goldeneye, Goosander, Green Sandpiper, Marsh Harrier, and Sparrowhawk #HantsBirds
January 5, 2026 at 2:33 PM
Goldcrest sitting still for a brief moment at Blashford Lakes yesterday. Also Pintail, Goldeneye, Goosander, Green Sandpiper, Marsh Harrier, and Sparrowhawk #HantsBirds
As I saw a raptor circle a patch of woodland yesterday I instinctively thought buzzard but something was off. Lifting my camera I thought, perhaps a Goshawk stretching its legs? Then it dawned on me I was watching a Hen Harrier (f) wheeling around. Won’t forget that in a hurry! #HantsBirds
January 4, 2026 at 9:42 AM
As I saw a raptor circle a patch of woodland yesterday I instinctively thought buzzard but something was off. Lifting my camera I thought, perhaps a Goshawk stretching its legs? Then it dawned on me I was watching a Hen Harrier (f) wheeling around. Won’t forget that in a hurry! #HantsBirds
A Wren doing its best Treecreeper impression #WorcsBirds
January 2, 2026 at 6:02 PM
A Wren doing its best Treecreeper impression #WorcsBirds
Finishing my second year of birding with a UK list of 187 (48 added this year). Some incredible moments. I’ve also realised I’ve managed to see a lifer every month since I started - a streak that I imagine isn’t going to last for much longer! Here’s to seeing a Lesser Whitethroat in 2026! 🤞
December 31, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Finishing my second year of birding with a UK list of 187 (48 added this year). Some incredible moments. I’ve also realised I’ve managed to see a lifer every month since I started - a streak that I imagine isn’t going to last for much longer! Here’s to seeing a Lesser Whitethroat in 2026! 🤞
Left the team on 83 species at midday for the Grimley Winter All Dayer. My best: Pintail, Goldeneye, Shelduck, Raven, Sparrowhawk, Buzzard, Red Kite, Fieldfare, Redwing #WorcsBirds
December 28, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Left the team on 83 species at midday for the Grimley Winter All Dayer. My best: Pintail, Goldeneye, Shelduck, Raven, Sparrowhawk, Buzzard, Red Kite, Fieldfare, Redwing #WorcsBirds
A Boxing Day Buzzard in Hallow #WorcsBirds
December 27, 2025 at 9:08 AM
A Boxing Day Buzzard in Hallow #WorcsBirds
An autumnal Marsh Tit chewing on a berry in Ocknell Inclosure #HantsBirds
November 23, 2025 at 7:57 AM
An autumnal Marsh Tit chewing on a berry in Ocknell Inclosure #HantsBirds
A frenetic little fizz of life: coal tit foraging in Ocknell Inclosure #HantsBirds
November 20, 2025 at 8:23 PM
A frenetic little fizz of life: coal tit foraging in Ocknell Inclosure #HantsBirds
Goldcrest hanging from a yew tree in Ocknell Inclosure, New Forest #HantsBirds
November 17, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Goldcrest hanging from a yew tree in Ocknell Inclosure, New Forest #HantsBirds
Flock of 20 Redpoll feasting on silver birch catkins near Lyndhurst Cemetery today. And finally my first Ring Ouzel out on the heathlands #HantsBirds
October 16, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Flock of 20 Redpoll feasting on silver birch catkins near Lyndhurst Cemetery today. And finally my first Ring Ouzel out on the heathlands #HantsBirds
1 Wheatear, 4 Spoonbill, 1 Spotted Redshank, 30+ Blackwit, 1 Greenshank, 1 Peregrine, 1 Oystercatcher, 5 Brent Goose, 2 GBBG, and lots of CRP/LRP the standouts at Normandy Lagoon yesterday #HantsBirds
October 13, 2025 at 9:12 PM
1 Wheatear, 4 Spoonbill, 1 Spotted Redshank, 30+ Blackwit, 1 Greenshank, 1 Peregrine, 1 Oystercatcher, 5 Brent Goose, 2 GBBG, and lots of CRP/LRP the standouts at Normandy Lagoon yesterday #HantsBirds
Singing in the shower. 6 Woodlark, 2 Dartford Warbler, 5 Marsh Tit, 4 Firecrest, 1 Peregrine, 4 Raven, and 3 Green Woodpecker the standouts on a New Forest heathland/inclosure on Saturday #HantsBirds
October 13, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Singing in the shower. 6 Woodlark, 2 Dartford Warbler, 5 Marsh Tit, 4 Firecrest, 1 Peregrine, 4 Raven, and 3 Green Woodpecker the standouts on a New Forest heathland/inclosure on Saturday #HantsBirds
Dipped a twitch on a Wryneck (and learnt some birding lingo) today at Lower Test. Also c100 Pied Wagtail, 8 LE, 3 GSW, 2 Marsh Harrier, 2 Hobby, 2 Buzzard, 2 Raven, 1 GWE, and several wonderfully photogenic Stonechat #HantsBirds
September 29, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Dipped a twitch on a Wryneck (and learnt some birding lingo) today at Lower Test. Also c100 Pied Wagtail, 8 LE, 3 GSW, 2 Marsh Harrier, 2 Hobby, 2 Buzzard, 2 Raven, 1 GWE, and several wonderfully photogenic Stonechat #HantsBirds
Highlights from watching the Ryder Cup within a hide at Testwood Lakes today: 7 Egyptian Goose, 2 Kingfisher, 2 Green Woodpecker, 2 Jay, 2 Buzzard, 1 Red Kite, 1 Green Sandpiper, and 1 Great White Egret #HantsBirds
September 27, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Highlights from watching the Ryder Cup within a hide at Testwood Lakes today: 7 Egyptian Goose, 2 Kingfisher, 2 Green Woodpecker, 2 Jay, 2 Buzzard, 1 Red Kite, 1 Green Sandpiper, and 1 Great White Egret #HantsBirds
Buzzard circling above Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb today. Apparently there were some cars there too #WorcsBirds
September 13, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Buzzard circling above Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb today. Apparently there were some cars there too #WorcsBirds
Glossy Ibis flying over the causeway at Grimley CLP yesterday morning #WorcsBirds
September 12, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Glossy Ibis flying over the causeway at Grimley CLP yesterday morning #WorcsBirds
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Many thanks to the 20 sites who participated in yesterday's #westmidsalldayer - 4 sites managed to break the 100 mark with Blithfield narrowly pipping Belvide to the post. I'll pull together a list of all the species seen across the sites (usually c140 species). Well done all 👏
September 7, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Many thanks to the 20 sites who participated in yesterday's #westmidsalldayer - 4 sites managed to break the 100 mark with Blithfield narrowly pipping Belvide to the post. I'll pull together a list of all the species seen across the sites (usually c140 species). Well done all 👏
Glossy Ibis trying to make friends with a Little Egret while two Green Sandpipers fly by. Another cracking #WestMidsAllDayer at Grimley. Other birds of note: Grey Phalarope, Marsh Harrier, Peregrine, Sparrowhawk, and Kingfisher. A team total of 93 species #WorcsBirds
September 6, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Glossy Ibis trying to make friends with a Little Egret while two Green Sandpipers fly by. Another cracking #WestMidsAllDayer at Grimley. Other birds of note: Grey Phalarope, Marsh Harrier, Peregrine, Sparrowhawk, and Kingfisher. A team total of 93 species #WorcsBirds
A heron wearing flares at Wild Goose #WorcsBirds
August 25, 2025 at 6:32 AM
A heron wearing flares at Wild Goose #WorcsBirds