Egyptian goose loafing in the snow. 🥰
January 5, 2026 at 2:49 PM
Egyptian goose loafing in the snow. 🥰
The swan up front is one of the oldest I’ve met, being at least 10 years old now.
Got the ring number from the other bird this morning. Will be interesting to see that report.
Got the ring number from the other bird this morning. Will be interesting to see that report.
January 3, 2026 at 8:51 PM
The swan up front is one of the oldest I’ve met, being at least 10 years old now.
Got the ring number from the other bird this morning. Will be interesting to see that report.
Got the ring number from the other bird this morning. Will be interesting to see that report.
Thought this was Richard and Elise, until they got closer. A new pair of swans who I’ve seen a few times now in the last couple of weeks.
I stopped recording too soon. Both greeted me like this multiple times shortly after. 🥹
Bonus male Egyptian goose doing chicken impressions again. 😂
I stopped recording too soon. Both greeted me like this multiple times shortly after. 🥹
Bonus male Egyptian goose doing chicken impressions again. 😂
January 3, 2026 at 8:42 PM
Thought this was Richard and Elise, until they got closer. A new pair of swans who I’ve seen a few times now in the last couple of weeks.
I stopped recording too soon. Both greeted me like this multiple times shortly after. 🥹
Bonus male Egyptian goose doing chicken impressions again. 😂
I stopped recording too soon. Both greeted me like this multiple times shortly after. 🥹
Bonus male Egyptian goose doing chicken impressions again. 😂
Richard lets me know he’s hungry by biting my shoes. 😅 Elise is far less impatient.
December 19, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Richard lets me know he’s hungry by biting my shoes. 😅 Elise is far less impatient.
Ah yeah, it could be a Z. Here’s another angle. It’s hard to tell because the bottom line is so close to the edge of the band and not very distinct.
Thanks! I’ll submit her details later. 😊
Thanks! I’ll submit her details later. 😊
December 18, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Ah yeah, it could be a Z. Here’s another angle. It’s hard to tell because the bottom line is so close to the edge of the band and not very distinct.
Thanks! I’ll submit her details later. 😊
Thanks! I’ll submit her details later. 😊
@btobirds.bsky.social Got an unusual metal ring number from a mute swan. All the ones I’ve reported before are two letters followed by four numbers. This one is six numbers.
Is this correct? It’s identical in every other way. Never seen a fully numerical one before.
Is this correct? It’s identical in every other way. Never seen a fully numerical one before.
December 17, 2025 at 1:30 PM
@btobirds.bsky.social Got an unusual metal ring number from a mute swan. All the ones I’ve reported before are two letters followed by four numbers. This one is six numbers.
Is this correct? It’s identical in every other way. Never seen a fully numerical one before.
Is this correct? It’s identical in every other way. Never seen a fully numerical one before.
The trouble with swans knowing you’re a source of food, and that the food container is in your bag. 😅
December 16, 2025 at 9:17 PM
The trouble with swans knowing you’re a source of food, and that the food container is in your bag. 😅
Short grunts and preening. A happy and relaxed male swan. 🥰
December 7, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Short grunts and preening. A happy and relaxed male swan. 🥰
Egyptian goose startled a pigeon, which made his mate jump. 🤭
November 27, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Egyptian goose startled a pigeon, which made his mate jump. 🤭
Richard and Elise enjoying some special food this morning, and my favourite jerk asking for seconds! 🤭
I’m glad to see them looking so happy and energetic. Richard seems more himself since that hook was removed.
I’m glad to see them looking so happy and energetic. Richard seems more himself since that hook was removed.
November 13, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Richard and Elise enjoying some special food this morning, and my favourite jerk asking for seconds! 🤭
I’m glad to see them looking so happy and energetic. Richard seems more himself since that hook was removed.
I’m glad to see them looking so happy and energetic. Richard seems more himself since that hook was removed.
OH NOOOO. They BOTH came back “unknown”! 🤣
November 7, 2025 at 5:07 PM
OH NOOOO. They BOTH came back “unknown”! 🤣
The string was a fishing line, caught on Richard’s wing with a triple hook. 😢
Thanks to Norfolk Broads Wildlife Rescue Squad on Facebook for getting rid of the awful thing. He seemed a bit grumpier than usual when I went to check on him, but also happy with it gone! 🥰
Thanks to Norfolk Broads Wildlife Rescue Squad on Facebook for getting rid of the awful thing. He seemed a bit grumpier than usual when I went to check on him, but also happy with it gone! 🥰
November 7, 2025 at 3:06 PM
The string was a fishing line, caught on Richard’s wing with a triple hook. 😢
Thanks to Norfolk Broads Wildlife Rescue Squad on Facebook for getting rid of the awful thing. He seemed a bit grumpier than usual when I went to check on him, but also happy with it gone! 🥰
Thanks to Norfolk Broads Wildlife Rescue Squad on Facebook for getting rid of the awful thing. He seemed a bit grumpier than usual when I went to check on him, but also happy with it gone! 🥰
Hoping to get good details on 4EXH and 4DUH when the reports come through. I’ve been getting the feeling this is a male pair.
November 7, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Hoping to get good details on 4EXH and 4DUH when the reports come through. I’ve been getting the feeling this is a male pair.
Feel like a mama swan with these birds sometimes. 🥹
4EXH and 4DUH came out of the river this morning, so I was finally able to get pics of their metal rings to submit to Euring! I’m excited to learn more about these sweet swan parents. 🥰
4EXH and 4DUH came out of the river this morning, so I was finally able to get pics of their metal rings to submit to Euring! I’m excited to learn more about these sweet swan parents. 🥰
November 6, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Feel like a mama swan with these birds sometimes. 🥹
4EXH and 4DUH came out of the river this morning, so I was finally able to get pics of their metal rings to submit to Euring! I’m excited to learn more about these sweet swan parents. 🥰
4EXH and 4DUH came out of the river this morning, so I was finally able to get pics of their metal rings to submit to Euring! I’m excited to learn more about these sweet swan parents. 🥰
Gadwall ducks spotted this morning! First time seeing them. Drab, but such a striking pattern. 🥰
October 20, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Gadwall ducks spotted this morning! First time seeing them. Drab, but such a striking pattern. 🥰
Got swans in my face.
Always fun getting down to their level. Especially when they start pestering me for more food. 🤭
Always fun getting down to their level. Especially when they start pestering me for more food. 🤭
October 17, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Got swans in my face.
Always fun getting down to their level. Especially when they start pestering me for more food. 🤭
Always fun getting down to their level. Especially when they start pestering me for more food. 🤭
Swans at Pulls Ferry were not impressed by the grey heron this morning. 😅
October 14, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Swans at Pulls Ferry were not impressed by the grey heron this morning. 😅
Feeding the Egyptian ge- Okay, the greyla- CHOMP!
October 13, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Feeding the Egyptian ge- Okay, the greyla- CHOMP!
These four cygnets have been interesting. They just started showing up about a week ago, usually hanging around multiple adult swans. No idea who the parents are!
October 6, 2025 at 1:41 PM
These four cygnets have been interesting. They just started showing up about a week ago, usually hanging around multiple adult swans. No idea who the parents are!
Shopping trip interrupted by hurt pigeon. Not visible here, but had a slightly bleeding wound underneath.
Left with a rescue that takes pigeons. Miss this gentle sweetheart already, but glad to see them in good hands. 🥰
Left with a rescue that takes pigeons. Miss this gentle sweetheart already, but glad to see them in good hands. 🥰
October 1, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Shopping trip interrupted by hurt pigeon. Not visible here, but had a slightly bleeding wound underneath.
Left with a rescue that takes pigeons. Miss this gentle sweetheart already, but glad to see them in good hands. 🥰
Left with a rescue that takes pigeons. Miss this gentle sweetheart already, but glad to see them in good hands. 🥰
The Egyptian geese followed me.
Saw them perched high across the river, uninterested in coming over. Walked on. Moments later they flew past, turned to land on the ground and ran up to me. 😭
I feel like I’ve accidentally trained these birds. 😂
Saw them perched high across the river, uninterested in coming over. Walked on. Moments later they flew past, turned to land on the ground and ran up to me. 😭
I feel like I’ve accidentally trained these birds. 😂
September 22, 2025 at 10:09 AM
The Egyptian geese followed me.
Saw them perched high across the river, uninterested in coming over. Walked on. Moments later they flew past, turned to land on the ground and ran up to me. 😭
I feel like I’ve accidentally trained these birds. 😂
Saw them perched high across the river, uninterested in coming over. Walked on. Moments later they flew past, turned to land on the ground and ran up to me. 😭
I feel like I’ve accidentally trained these birds. 😂
This is how friendly the Egyptian geese are with me. 🥰
The male of this pair is a bit shy, but the female is quick to come over for food. Still, I’m amazed she hopped up next to me like this! Stayed on the bench until I moved on.
The male of this pair is a bit shy, but the female is quick to come over for food. Still, I’m amazed she hopped up next to me like this! Stayed on the bench until I moved on.
September 20, 2025 at 10:00 AM
This is how friendly the Egyptian geese are with me. 🥰
The male of this pair is a bit shy, but the female is quick to come over for food. Still, I’m amazed she hopped up next to me like this! Stayed on the bench until I moved on.
The male of this pair is a bit shy, but the female is quick to come over for food. Still, I’m amazed she hopped up next to me like this! Stayed on the bench until I moved on.
Flappy cygnets. 🥰 The young swans are getting more adult feathers, lots of white under the wings.
September 18, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Flappy cygnets. 🥰 The young swans are getting more adult feathers, lots of white under the wings.
Making pigeon friends again. 🥰
September 12, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Making pigeon friends again. 🥰