Josh Sollitt
@joshsollitt.bsky.social
Bradgate Park NNR Warden | Birder & Naturalist - Patch Year List 132/139 | C-Permit Bird Ringer (Views and opinions my own)
Arun Valley today - 74 Species
Highlights: Dusky Warbler, Glossy Ibis, Cattle Egret, DB Brent Goose, Woodlark, Crossbill, Marsh Harrier 5+, Merlin, Peregrine 2, Ruff 2, Black-Tailed Godwit 19, Crossbill 2, Swallow 2
@sussexornitholo.bsky.social
Highlights: Dusky Warbler, Glossy Ibis, Cattle Egret, DB Brent Goose, Woodlark, Crossbill, Marsh Harrier 5+, Merlin, Peregrine 2, Ruff 2, Black-Tailed Godwit 19, Crossbill 2, Swallow 2
@sussexornitholo.bsky.social
October 24, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Arun Valley today - 74 Species
Highlights: Dusky Warbler, Glossy Ibis, Cattle Egret, DB Brent Goose, Woodlark, Crossbill, Marsh Harrier 5+, Merlin, Peregrine 2, Ruff 2, Black-Tailed Godwit 19, Crossbill 2, Swallow 2
@sussexornitholo.bsky.social
Highlights: Dusky Warbler, Glossy Ibis, Cattle Egret, DB Brent Goose, Woodlark, Crossbill, Marsh Harrier 5+, Merlin, Peregrine 2, Ruff 2, Black-Tailed Godwit 19, Crossbill 2, Swallow 2
@sussexornitholo.bsky.social
American Golden Plover - Eyebrook Reservoir - 18/10/25
On my way to Willow Tree Fen when the message came through of an American Golden Plover at Eyebrook Res, so a quick detour was in order.
A terrific find by @leicesterllama.bsky.social
@lrosbirds.bsky.social
On my way to Willow Tree Fen when the message came through of an American Golden Plover at Eyebrook Res, so a quick detour was in order.
A terrific find by @leicesterllama.bsky.social
@lrosbirds.bsky.social
October 18, 2025 at 8:07 PM
American Golden Plover - Eyebrook Reservoir - 18/10/25
On my way to Willow Tree Fen when the message came through of an American Golden Plover at Eyebrook Res, so a quick detour was in order.
A terrific find by @leicesterllama.bsky.social
@lrosbirds.bsky.social
On my way to Willow Tree Fen when the message came through of an American Golden Plover at Eyebrook Res, so a quick detour was in order.
A terrific find by @leicesterllama.bsky.social
@lrosbirds.bsky.social
Always a privilege to see an Adder. An even bigger privilege to watch this female going about her business for over 20 minutes, occasionally stopping to bask, and completely undisturbed by my presence. Such enigmatic, captivating animals!
(Undisclosed location)
(Undisclosed location)
March 18, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Always a privilege to see an Adder. An even bigger privilege to watch this female going about her business for over 20 minutes, occasionally stopping to bask, and completely undisturbed by my presence. Such enigmatic, captivating animals!
(Undisclosed location)
(Undisclosed location)
Dark-Breasted Barn Owl - Tyto Alba "Guttata" this morning showed very well with prolonged views. A properly striking bird! The grey markings on the upperparts appearing a silver spangled deep purple in close views. Well done to all those involved in confirming the ID!
@lincsbirding.bsky.social
@lincsbirding.bsky.social
March 16, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Dark-Breasted Barn Owl - Tyto Alba "Guttata" this morning showed very well with prolonged views. A properly striking bird! The grey markings on the upperparts appearing a silver spangled deep purple in close views. Well done to all those involved in confirming the ID!
@lincsbirding.bsky.social
@lincsbirding.bsky.social
Willow Tree Fen
Cranes 16+, Hen Harrier (m), Marsh Harrier 19 (incl leucistic), White-Fronted Goose, Peregrine (2cy f), Pintail 2, Shoveler 103, Water Rail 2, Cetti's 2, L Grebe, J Snipe 2, C Snipe 30+, Redshank 1, Dunlin 2, G Egret 4+
@lincsbirding.bsky.social
@matthewfitzgerald.bsky.social
Cranes 16+, Hen Harrier (m), Marsh Harrier 19 (incl leucistic), White-Fronted Goose, Peregrine (2cy f), Pintail 2, Shoveler 103, Water Rail 2, Cetti's 2, L Grebe, J Snipe 2, C Snipe 30+, Redshank 1, Dunlin 2, G Egret 4+
@lincsbirding.bsky.social
@matthewfitzgerald.bsky.social
March 16, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Willow Tree Fen
Cranes 16+, Hen Harrier (m), Marsh Harrier 19 (incl leucistic), White-Fronted Goose, Peregrine (2cy f), Pintail 2, Shoveler 103, Water Rail 2, Cetti's 2, L Grebe, J Snipe 2, C Snipe 30+, Redshank 1, Dunlin 2, G Egret 4+
@lincsbirding.bsky.social
@matthewfitzgerald.bsky.social
Cranes 16+, Hen Harrier (m), Marsh Harrier 19 (incl leucistic), White-Fronted Goose, Peregrine (2cy f), Pintail 2, Shoveler 103, Water Rail 2, Cetti's 2, L Grebe, J Snipe 2, C Snipe 30+, Redshank 1, Dunlin 2, G Egret 4+
@lincsbirding.bsky.social
@matthewfitzgerald.bsky.social
Norfolk 8/3/25 w/ @matthewfitzgerald.bsky.social
Highlights - 94 species
Med Gull, Avocet, C Scoter, RB Merganser, Fulmar, Cattle Egret, GW Egret, Spoonbill, RT Diver, Goldeneye, Shore Lark, Russian WF Goose, Lesser WF Goose, Glossy Ibis, Barn Owl, Merlin, Peregrine, Marsh, Hen & Pallid Harrier!
Highlights - 94 species
Med Gull, Avocet, C Scoter, RB Merganser, Fulmar, Cattle Egret, GW Egret, Spoonbill, RT Diver, Goldeneye, Shore Lark, Russian WF Goose, Lesser WF Goose, Glossy Ibis, Barn Owl, Merlin, Peregrine, Marsh, Hen & Pallid Harrier!
March 9, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Norfolk 8/3/25 w/ @matthewfitzgerald.bsky.social
Highlights - 94 species
Med Gull, Avocet, C Scoter, RB Merganser, Fulmar, Cattle Egret, GW Egret, Spoonbill, RT Diver, Goldeneye, Shore Lark, Russian WF Goose, Lesser WF Goose, Glossy Ibis, Barn Owl, Merlin, Peregrine, Marsh, Hen & Pallid Harrier!
Highlights - 94 species
Med Gull, Avocet, C Scoter, RB Merganser, Fulmar, Cattle Egret, GW Egret, Spoonbill, RT Diver, Goldeneye, Shore Lark, Russian WF Goose, Lesser WF Goose, Glossy Ibis, Barn Owl, Merlin, Peregrine, Marsh, Hen & Pallid Harrier!
Druridge Bay - Surf Scoters
It was great to connect with 2 Surf Scoters (drk & fem) out on the sea today. Also 10+ Velvet Scoter, 700+ C Scoter, LT Duck Duck, RB Merganser, 15+ RT Diver & Rock Pipit
Also today rt Hen Harrier at Widdrington Moor Lake & Little Stint at Cresswell Pond NWT
It was great to connect with 2 Surf Scoters (drk & fem) out on the sea today. Also 10+ Velvet Scoter, 700+ C Scoter, LT Duck Duck, RB Merganser, 15+ RT Diver & Rock Pipit
Also today rt Hen Harrier at Widdrington Moor Lake & Little Stint at Cresswell Pond NWT
November 25, 2024 at 11:03 PM
Druridge Bay - Surf Scoters
It was great to connect with 2 Surf Scoters (drk & fem) out on the sea today. Also 10+ Velvet Scoter, 700+ C Scoter, LT Duck Duck, RB Merganser, 15+ RT Diver & Rock Pipit
Also today rt Hen Harrier at Widdrington Moor Lake & Little Stint at Cresswell Pond NWT
It was great to connect with 2 Surf Scoters (drk & fem) out on the sea today. Also 10+ Velvet Scoter, 700+ C Scoter, LT Duck Duck, RB Merganser, 15+ RT Diver & Rock Pipit
Also today rt Hen Harrier at Widdrington Moor Lake & Little Stint at Cresswell Pond NWT
Cropston Reservoir - Caspian Gulls
A good run of Caspian Gulls over recent weeks with at least 5 1st winters (including a colour ringed bird) and 1 sub-adult
The bird below was first seen on the 8th November and again on the 15th. A really nice smoky headed, large individual
A good run of Caspian Gulls over recent weeks with at least 5 1st winters (including a colour ringed bird) and 1 sub-adult
The bird below was first seen on the 8th November and again on the 15th. A really nice smoky headed, large individual
November 23, 2024 at 3:48 PM
Cropston Reservoir - Caspian Gulls
A good run of Caspian Gulls over recent weeks with at least 5 1st winters (including a colour ringed bird) and 1 sub-adult
The bird below was first seen on the 8th November and again on the 15th. A really nice smoky headed, large individual
A good run of Caspian Gulls over recent weeks with at least 5 1st winters (including a colour ringed bird) and 1 sub-adult
The bird below was first seen on the 8th November and again on the 15th. A really nice smoky headed, large individual