Robin Burrough
@robinburrough.bsky.social
It was great to see this Sparrowhawk in my garden this afternoon; I just had enough time to grab my camera and take a couple of shots through the window before it flew.
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August 3, 2025 at 7:06 PM
It was great to see this Sparrowhawk in my garden this afternoon; I just had enough time to grab my camera and take a couple of shots through the window before it flew.
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I was lucky enough to watch this juvenile Black Stork at RSPB Boyton Marshes for over an hour this morning.
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July 28, 2025 at 8:05 PM
I was lucky enough to watch this juvenile Black Stork at RSPB Boyton Marshes for over an hour this morning.
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The RSPB Rye Meads Black-crowned Night Heron showed very well occasionally; my first for the UK. Thanks to the RSPB staff for directions and help. #HertsBirds #UKBirding #Birds
July 20, 2025 at 6:45 PM
The RSPB Rye Meads Black-crowned Night Heron showed very well occasionally; my first for the UK. Thanks to the RSPB staff for directions and help. #HertsBirds #UKBirding #Birds
I enjoyed some superb close views of this Kingfisher at #RSPBLakenheath today.
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July 4, 2025 at 9:40 PM
I enjoyed some superb close views of this Kingfisher at #RSPBLakenheath today.
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RSPB Bempton Cliffs was on top form today, with thousands of sea birds present and often showing at very close quarters. Looking inland was productive as well; Short-eared Owl, singing Corn Buntings, and many Tree Sparrows were notable.
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May 9, 2025 at 10:16 PM
RSPB Bempton Cliffs was on top form today, with thousands of sea birds present and often showing at very close quarters. Looking inland was productive as well; Short-eared Owl, singing Corn Buntings, and many Tree Sparrows were notable.
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This fine Lesser Yellowlegs showed perfectly at close range at Filey Dams this afternoon. Many thanks to the friendly and helpful YWT staff who pointed me in the right direction.
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May 8, 2025 at 8:10 PM
This fine Lesser Yellowlegs showed perfectly at close range at Filey Dams this afternoon. Many thanks to the friendly and helpful YWT staff who pointed me in the right direction.
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I had some great close-up views of this male Marsh Harrier over the reed beds at RSPB North Warren late this afternoon.
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May 4, 2025 at 9:42 PM
I had some great close-up views of this male Marsh Harrier over the reed beds at RSPB North Warren late this afternoon.
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Male (bottom) and female Red-footed Falcons at SWT Carlton Marshes this morning. Two of the 5 (or more?) present and showing superbly, either perched or hunting over Peto's Marsh with the Hobbys. It was great to see these two species flying together.
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May 4, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Male (bottom) and female Red-footed Falcons at SWT Carlton Marshes this morning. Two of the 5 (or more?) present and showing superbly, either perched or hunting over Peto's Marsh with the Hobbys. It was great to see these two species flying together.
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One of the many vocal and active Sedge Warblers at Tollesbury Wick today. There were also Cetti's and Reed Warblers, Chiffchaff, and both Greater and Lesser Whitethroat in good voice. A Red Kite, 6 Cattle Egrets, and at least 12 Whimbrel were also good to see.
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April 28, 2025 at 6:16 PM
One of the many vocal and active Sedge Warblers at Tollesbury Wick today. There were also Cetti's and Reed Warblers, Chiffchaff, and both Greater and Lesser Whitethroat in good voice. A Red Kite, 6 Cattle Egrets, and at least 12 Whimbrel were also good to see.
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I have to admit that I had no expectation of California Quail on my Old Hall Marshes walk this afternoon - so this very vocal and handsome male was rather surprising! It might not count for much, but it was very entertaining 😄!
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April 26, 2025 at 10:00 PM
I have to admit that I had no expectation of California Quail on my Old Hall Marshes walk this afternoon - so this very vocal and handsome male was rather surprising! It might not count for much, but it was very entertaining 😄!
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April 26, 2025 at 9:46 PM
I enjoyed some great views of this Common Cuckoo on my walk at Abberton Reservoir this afternoon.
April 13, 2025 at 7:34 PM
I enjoyed some great views of this Common Cuckoo on my walk at Abberton Reservoir this afternoon.
My first Willow Warblers of the year showed and sang very well at Abberton this afternoon. With a complementary cast of Whitethroat, Yellow Wagtail, Common Tern, Little Gull, Cattle Egret, Black-necked Grebe, Goosander and Nightingale (heard only), it was good to be out!
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April 10, 2025 at 7:40 PM
My first Willow Warblers of the year showed and sang very well at Abberton this afternoon. With a complementary cast of Whitethroat, Yellow Wagtail, Common Tern, Little Gull, Cattle Egret, Black-necked Grebe, Goosander and Nightingale (heard only), it was good to be out!
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Abberton's long staying Black-necked Grebes are now in fine summer plumage.
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April 3, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Abberton's long staying Black-necked Grebes are now in fine summer plumage.
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This Bittern showed superbly at RSPB Minsmere's Island Mere today.
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March 31, 2025 at 7:23 PM
This Bittern showed superbly at RSPB Minsmere's Island Mere today.
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I'll never cease to be amazed at the hovering ability of Kestrals; here's a close example taken at Walberswick this morning.
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March 21, 2025 at 7:54 PM
I'll never cease to be amazed at the hovering ability of Kestrals; here's a close example taken at Walberswick this morning.
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I was very pleased to see this superb male Black Redstart behind the Harbour Inn at Southwold this morning.
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March 21, 2025 at 7:51 PM
I was very pleased to see this superb male Black Redstart behind the Harbour Inn at Southwold this morning.
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A beautifully marked Hare at Abberton Reservoir this afternoon, keeping an eye on me.
March 17, 2025 at 9:48 PM
A beautifully marked Hare at Abberton Reservoir this afternoon, keeping an eye on me.
Dull and windy at Abberton Reservoir today, but the birding was superb. Apart from the Red-crested Pochard, Smew, Lesser Scaup, and Common Scoter shown here, 2 Slavonian and 17 Black-necked Grebes, 30+ Goosander and several Great Egrets provided the main highlights.
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March 17, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Dull and windy at Abberton Reservoir today, but the birding was superb. Apart from the Red-crested Pochard, Smew, Lesser Scaup, and Common Scoter shown here, 2 Slavonian and 17 Black-necked Grebes, 30+ Goosander and several Great Egrets provided the main highlights.
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It was great to catch up with this classic drake Green-winged Teal at Hatfield Broad Oak this morning.
March 15, 2025 at 7:44 PM
It was great to catch up with this classic drake Green-winged Teal at Hatfield Broad Oak this morning.
Here's one of the seven Adders seen at RSPB Minsmere this morning. It was a good day; birding highlights were Spotted Redshank, Mediterranean Gull, Water Pipit, Bittern, and Jack Snipe.
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March 14, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Here's one of the seven Adders seen at RSPB Minsmere this morning. It was a good day; birding highlights were Spotted Redshank, Mediterranean Gull, Water Pipit, Bittern, and Jack Snipe.
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Finding the Kessingland Shore Lark took a while this afternoon, but once found, it performed to perfection at quite close range. Judging by the puffed up plumage, it wasn't just me feeling the cold in the wind!
February 14, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Finding the Kessingland Shore Lark took a while this afternoon, but once found, it performed to perfection at quite close range. Judging by the puffed up plumage, it wasn't just me feeling the cold in the wind!
A good afternoon at Abberton Reservoir today, after the fog had lifted. This close in Slavonian Grebe is trying to become a photo shoot super star, to the delight of many. #EssexBirding
January 11, 2025 at 10:39 PM
A good afternoon at Abberton Reservoir today, after the fog had lifted. This close in Slavonian Grebe is trying to become a photo shoot super star, to the delight of many. #EssexBirding
A fine Green Sandpiper on Abberton's Layer de la Haye Causeway. There were 3 of them along the East side late this afternoon. #EssexBirding
January 11, 2025 at 10:30 PM
A fine Green Sandpiper on Abberton's Layer de la Haye Causeway. There were 3 of them along the East side late this afternoon. #EssexBirding
An excellent outing on the Suffolk coast today. Apart from the Bean Geese and Cattle Egret, Ring-necked Duck, Velvet Scoter, and Hooded Crow all showed well.
January 2, 2025 at 6:16 PM
An excellent outing on the Suffolk coast today. Apart from the Bean Geese and Cattle Egret, Ring-necked Duck, Velvet Scoter, and Hooded Crow all showed well.