Matthew
@mattbirder.bsky.social
Birder and lover of music, RSPB and BTO volunteer living in Norfolk UK. Views my own.
This Moorhen might have more water now! #BirdOfTheDay!
November 15, 2025 at 11:07 AM
This Moorhen might have more water now! #BirdOfTheDay!
What a difference a day makes! had a pleasant wander around the Santon Downham area yesterday in warm sunshine and calm conditions. Lots of Common Crossbills around showing well, I counted at lest 12, but there were probably more, a 50 plus flock of Siskin and a first Mandarin Duck of the year.
November 14, 2025 at 5:45 PM
What a difference a day makes! had a pleasant wander around the Santon Downham area yesterday in warm sunshine and calm conditions. Lots of Common Crossbills around showing well, I counted at lest 12, but there were probably more, a 50 plus flock of Siskin and a first Mandarin Duck of the year.
At this time of year, the Jay is more often seen in the garden as they bury acorns which they bring in from nearby woods. A beautiful bird with a bone chilling screech! #Birds!
November 9, 2025 at 6:05 PM
At this time of year, the Jay is more often seen in the garden as they bury acorns which they bring in from nearby woods. A beautiful bird with a bone chilling screech! #Birds!
European Goldfinch #BirdOfTheDay! #Birds!
November 5, 2025 at 9:40 AM
European Goldfinch #BirdOfTheDay! #Birds!
A surprising fact I learnt this year, was that some birds go for the nectar in Mahonia flowers. I watched both Blue Tits and this female Blackcap do this in my garden this year. #Birds!
November 3, 2025 at 10:05 PM
A surprising fact I learnt this year, was that some birds go for the nectar in Mahonia flowers. I watched both Blue Tits and this female Blackcap do this in my garden this year. #Birds!
I have a pair of Jackdaws that hang around the garden in Spring and Summer, such chipry engaging birds to watch and hear. In Autumn and Winter, they join a flock, I've had 25+ over my garden recently. #Birds!
November 2, 2025 at 1:36 PM
I have a pair of Jackdaws that hang around the garden in Spring and Summer, such chipry engaging birds to watch and hear. In Autumn and Winter, they join a flock, I've had 25+ over my garden recently. #Birds!
Saw a Song Thrush in my garden this morning, a pair breed nearby, but I rarely see them after Spring has passed they are so secretive. #Birds!
October 31, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Saw a Song Thrush in my garden this morning, a pair breed nearby, but I rarely see them after Spring has passed they are so secretive. #Birds!
I see Blackbirds every day in the garden in the Spring, there are 3 pairs which seem to have territories that meet here. In Winter there can be upwards of 15 waiting for food, many of these will be birds from N. Europe that have migrated here. #Birds!
October 23, 2025 at 8:05 PM
I see Blackbirds every day in the garden in the Spring, there are 3 pairs which seem to have territories that meet here. In Winter there can be upwards of 15 waiting for food, many of these will be birds from N. Europe that have migrated here. #Birds!
A pair of Common Buzzards breed close by, so they are often over my garden, often being harassed by Corvids! #Birds! #BirdOfTheDay!
October 22, 2025 at 5:05 PM
A pair of Common Buzzards breed close by, so they are often over my garden, often being harassed by Corvids! #Birds! #BirdOfTheDay!
I usually get 1 or 2 Blackcaps overwintering in my garden, research suggests these birds come from Germany/N. Europe rather than Uk birds not migrating. I saw a male today. #Birds!
October 22, 2025 at 5:03 PM
I usually get 1 or 2 Blackcaps overwintering in my garden, research suggests these birds come from Germany/N. Europe rather than Uk birds not migrating. I saw a male today. #Birds!
Such gorgeous Raptors, Red Kites. #BirdOfTheDay!
October 22, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Such gorgeous Raptors, Red Kites. #BirdOfTheDay!
Circumstances mean I've not been on my patch for nearly 3 weeks, but a quick dash down on Monday saw a brief encounter with this Yellow Browed Warbler. Managed this poor photo in bad light, but you can see what it is! #PWC2025
October 21, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Circumstances mean I've not been on my patch for nearly 3 weeks, but a quick dash down on Monday saw a brief encounter with this Yellow Browed Warbler. Managed this poor photo in bad light, but you can see what it is! #PWC2025
My garden is designed around food for birds, including these Teasels which I grow and are enjoyed by a small charm of Goldfinches. #Birds! #BirdOfTheDay!
October 20, 2025 at 8:41 PM
My garden is designed around food for birds, including these Teasels which I grow and are enjoyed by a small charm of Goldfinches. #Birds! #BirdOfTheDay!
I'm lucky enough to have Greenfinch in the garden, a pair are present all year round and breed close by. #Birds! #BirdOfTheDay!
October 18, 2025 at 9:21 PM
I'm lucky enough to have Greenfinch in the garden, a pair are present all year round and breed close by. #Birds! #BirdOfTheDay!
House Sparrows are a constant companion in the garden, chirruping all day long amongst the bushes, this fine male is one of the "gang" #Birds! #BirdOfTheDay!
October 16, 2025 at 9:04 PM
House Sparrows are a constant companion in the garden, chirruping all day long amongst the bushes, this fine male is one of the "gang" #Birds! #BirdOfTheDay!
A Goldcrest is seen flitting around the garden on most days. Enjoyed the antics of this bird yesterday. #Birds! #BirdOfTheDay!
October 15, 2025 at 11:20 AM
A Goldcrest is seen flitting around the garden on most days. Enjoyed the antics of this bird yesterday. #Birds! #BirdOfTheDay!
Circumstances mean that my birding has largely been confined to my garden this week. Still I get around 25 species in or a round the garden daily, including this Great-spotted Woodpecker. #Birds!
October 13, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Circumstances mean that my birding has largely been confined to my garden this week. Still I get around 25 species in or a round the garden daily, including this Great-spotted Woodpecker. #Birds!
Barn Swallow in the UK, my #Birdoftheday
October 7, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Barn Swallow in the UK, my #Birdoftheday
A Green Sandpiper Digi scoped with iPhone 13 and a Swarovski Scope!
October 5, 2025 at 10:54 AM
A Green Sandpiper Digi scoped with iPhone 13 and a Swarovski Scope!
The first Whooper Swans arrived at RSPB Lakenheath fen today, 18 reported this afternoon. A couple of weeks earlier than usual. #Birds!
September 23, 2025 at 9:46 PM
The first Whooper Swans arrived at RSPB Lakenheath fen today, 18 reported this afternoon. A couple of weeks earlier than usual. #Birds!