Jason Kernohan
@jasonkernohan.bsky.social
Naturalist, Local Patch Birder and Wildlife Recorder
The Hartlebury Common Local Group's next meeting is on Tuesday 11th Nov 2025, when I will be giving a talk entitled "The Wildlife of Worcestershire." The talk will look at the various habitats within the county and some of the wonderful fauna & flora it supports.
November 8, 2025 at 2:31 PM
The Hartlebury Common Local Group's next meeting is on Tuesday 11th Nov 2025, when I will be giving a talk entitled "The Wildlife of Worcestershire." The talk will look at the various habitats within the county and some of the wonderful fauna & flora it supports.
The Group's next indoor meeting is on Tuesday 14th October 2025, when Hartlebury Common transect recorder Stephen Field will be giving a talk entitled "Butterflies Bounce Back; the Ups & Downs of the 2025 Summer on Hartlebury Common."
Further details on attached photo
Further details on attached photo
October 8, 2025 at 8:38 PM
The Group's next indoor meeting is on Tuesday 14th October 2025, when Hartlebury Common transect recorder Stephen Field will be giving a talk entitled "Butterflies Bounce Back; the Ups & Downs of the 2025 Summer on Hartlebury Common."
Further details on attached photo
Further details on attached photo
30th June 2025 - Blackstone Meadows (near Bewdley).
Mating pair of Club-tailed Dragonflies. I have seen many Club-tailed over the years but never a pair in cop. This is because shortly after emerging from the river they spend most of their adult life in woodland canopies @worcswt.bsky.social
Mating pair of Club-tailed Dragonflies. I have seen many Club-tailed over the years but never a pair in cop. This is because shortly after emerging from the river they spend most of their adult life in woodland canopies @worcswt.bsky.social
June 3, 2025 at 7:31 PM
30th June 2025 - Blackstone Meadows (near Bewdley).
Mating pair of Club-tailed Dragonflies. I have seen many Club-tailed over the years but never a pair in cop. This is because shortly after emerging from the river they spend most of their adult life in woodland canopies @worcswt.bsky.social
Mating pair of Club-tailed Dragonflies. I have seen many Club-tailed over the years but never a pair in cop. This is because shortly after emerging from the river they spend most of their adult life in woodland canopies @worcswt.bsky.social
Nice to see the male Whinchat found by Terry Hinett at Stanklyn this afternoon. Was a bit distant for photos (hence the over cropped record shot) but it was a joy to see all the same.
April 26, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Nice to see the male Whinchat found by Terry Hinett at Stanklyn this afternoon. Was a bit distant for photos (hence the over cropped record shot) but it was a joy to see all the same.
Popped To Monkwood NR this afternoon. Highlights included Drab Looper, Wood White, Cuckoo, Garden Warbler and Lesser Spotted Woodpecker. @worcswt.bsky.social @bc-westmids.bsky.social
April 22, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Popped To Monkwood NR this afternoon. Highlights included Drab Looper, Wood White, Cuckoo, Garden Warbler and Lesser Spotted Woodpecker. @worcswt.bsky.social @bc-westmids.bsky.social
March 27, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Found my first Wheatear of the Spring at Elmley Lovett (Worcs.) this afternoon
March 27, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Found my first Wheatear of the Spring at Elmley Lovett (Worcs.) this afternoon
Pleased to find my first Scarlet Tiger caterpillar of the year on my allotment plot today munching on a leaf of purple sprouting broccoli. Kidderminster
March 9, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Pleased to find my first Scarlet Tiger caterpillar of the year on my allotment plot today munching on a leaf of purple sprouting broccoli. Kidderminster
3 Brambling (2m 1f) with mixed finch/bunting flock near Elmley Lovett yesterday. Also nearby, 25 Corn Bunting and 2 Stonechat at Shenstone (Worcs.) #Worcsbirding #ukbirding
February 26, 2025 at 10:11 AM
3 Brambling (2m 1f) with mixed finch/bunting flock near Elmley Lovett yesterday. Also nearby, 25 Corn Bunting and 2 Stonechat at Shenstone (Worcs.) #Worcsbirding #ukbirding
The Hartlebury Common Local Group's next indoor meeting is on Tuesday 11th February, when local Ecologist Phillip Playford will give a talk on Bats. The meeting is at the Elizabeth Mills Centre, Sion Gardens, Stourport-on-Severn DY13 8BH. 7:45 pm start and admission is £3.00 (cash only).
February 5, 2025 at 8:23 PM
The Hartlebury Common Local Group's next indoor meeting is on Tuesday 11th February, when local Ecologist Phillip Playford will give a talk on Bats. The meeting is at the Elizabeth Mills Centre, Sion Gardens, Stourport-on-Severn DY13 8BH. 7:45 pm start and admission is £3.00 (cash only).
Part of the flock of 120 Lapwing that were in fields between Shenstone and Rushock (Worcestershire). 28th January 2025
January 28, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Part of the flock of 120 Lapwing that were in fields between Shenstone and Rushock (Worcestershire). 28th January 2025
This Saturday (18th January 2025) from 8:30 am the Hartlebury Common Local Group have arranged for a bird ringing demonstration to take place on Hartlebury Common. The event is being led by BTO licensed bird ringer Jessica Stuart-Smith. (Further details on attached image.) All are welcome
January 13, 2025 at 7:57 PM
This Saturday (18th January 2025) from 8:30 am the Hartlebury Common Local Group have arranged for a bird ringing demonstration to take place on Hartlebury Common. The event is being led by BTO licensed bird ringer Jessica Stuart-Smith. (Further details on attached image.) All are welcome
Peregrine on pylon at Stanklyn early afternoon
December 24, 2024 at 1:27 PM
Peregrine on pylon at Stanklyn early afternoon
1 Brambling with c200 Chaffinch near Elmley Lovett (Worcestershire) this afternoon
December 19, 2024 at 10:48 PM
1 Brambling with c200 Chaffinch near Elmley Lovett (Worcestershire) this afternoon
The Hartlebury Common Local Group's next indoor meeting is on Tuesday 10th December 2024 when licensed bird ringer Jess Stuart-Smith will give a talk entitled "An Introduction to the BTO Bird Ringing Scheme".
The talk starts at 7:45 pm and admission is £3.00 (cash only). All are welcome.
The talk starts at 7:45 pm and admission is £3.00 (cash only). All are welcome.
December 4, 2024 at 9:31 PM
The Hartlebury Common Local Group's next indoor meeting is on Tuesday 10th December 2024 when licensed bird ringer Jess Stuart-Smith will give a talk entitled "An Introduction to the BTO Bird Ringing Scheme".
The talk starts at 7:45 pm and admission is £3.00 (cash only). All are welcome.
The talk starts at 7:45 pm and admission is £3.00 (cash only). All are welcome.
This cold weather is certainly mixing things up a bit. It was great to find a Dipper along Hoo Brook at Spennells Valley NR (Kidderminster) this afternoon. First time I've ever seen one there.
November 21, 2024 at 9:30 PM
This cold weather is certainly mixing things up a bit. It was great to find a Dipper along Hoo Brook at Spennells Valley NR (Kidderminster) this afternoon. First time I've ever seen one there.
Today's wintry weather put down good numbers of Winter Thrushes around the fields and lanes at Stone/Shenstone (Worcs) including this very brightly coloured indivdual that was perched up in trees opposite the model aircraft field. It really stood out even in the crap light
November 19, 2024 at 8:52 PM
Today's wintry weather put down good numbers of Winter Thrushes around the fields and lanes at Stone/Shenstone (Worcs) including this very brightly coloured indivdual that was perched up in trees opposite the model aircraft field. It really stood out even in the crap light
Lapwing numbers continue to build at Shenstone (Worcs.). 87 counted when they went up over fields between A450 and Heath Lane
November 16, 2024 at 8:34 PM
Lapwing numbers continue to build at Shenstone (Worcs.). 87 counted when they went up over fields between A450 and Heath Lane
The Hartlebury Common Group's next indoor meeting is on Tues 8th October 2024 when Roger Meade will give a talk entitled Rich Fen, Poor Fen, Tall Fen, Bogs. The meeting is held at the Elizabeth Mills Centre, Sion Gardens, Stourport, DY13 8BH. The talk starts at 7:45 pm. Adm. is £3.00 (cash only)
October 4, 2024 at 8:06 PM
The Hartlebury Common Group's next indoor meeting is on Tues 8th October 2024 when Roger Meade will give a talk entitled Rich Fen, Poor Fen, Tall Fen, Bogs. The meeting is held at the Elizabeth Mills Centre, Sion Gardens, Stourport, DY13 8BH. The talk starts at 7:45 pm. Adm. is £3.00 (cash only)
Kestrel - Woodrow, 12th September 2024
September 12, 2024 at 8:52 PM
Kestrel - Woodrow, 12th September 2024
Whinchat still present at Elmley Lovett this afternoon
September 10, 2024 at 8:06 PM
Whinchat still present at Elmley Lovett this afternoon
A Whinchat was new in at Elmley Lovett this afternoon (distant record shots attached). No sign of any present at Stanklyn today
September 9, 2024 at 8:05 PM
A Whinchat was new in at Elmley Lovett this afternoon (distant record shots attached). No sign of any present at Stanklyn today
The Hartlebury Common Local Group's next indoor meeting is on Tues 10th Sept 2024 when local falconer Steve Woodison will talking to the group about Owls, Hawks & other Birds of Prey. Steve will also be bringing with him some of his birds for the group to meet.
September 5, 2024 at 12:08 PM
The Hartlebury Common Local Group's next indoor meeting is on Tues 10th Sept 2024 when local falconer Steve Woodison will talking to the group about Owls, Hawks & other Birds of Prey. Steve will also be bringing with him some of his birds for the group to meet.
A distant heavily cropped photo of 2 of the 4 Whinchat present at Stanklyn yesterday afternoon. If anyone is thinking of popping to see them a scope really is essential as you can only view from the gate and they are favouring an area 2/3 the way up the field.
September 4, 2024 at 7:38 AM
A distant heavily cropped photo of 2 of the 4 Whinchat present at Stanklyn yesterday afternoon. If anyone is thinking of popping to see them a scope really is essential as you can only view from the gate and they are favouring an area 2/3 the way up the field.
Last one I saw in the county was this one at Grimley in September 2011
September 2, 2024 at 7:53 PM
Last one I saw in the county was this one at Grimley in September 2011