Mark the Birder
@northantsbirder.bsky.social
Life long, Birder/Photographer often found wandering around Summer Leys LNR. Got Zino's Petrel on my list 30/07/2020 from a Scilly palagic. Chelsea F.C.
Other birds seen on my wander around Summer Leys yesterday included a Chiffchaff, a large flock of Goldfinches, Robins, and a couple of Bullfinches. @wildlifebcn.org #birds #northantsbirds #Nikon
November 19, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Other birds seen on my wander around Summer Leys yesterday included a Chiffchaff, a large flock of Goldfinches, Robins, and a couple of Bullfinches. @wildlifebcn.org #birds #northantsbirds #Nikon
Highlights from my wander around Summer Leys yesterday I saw a close up Common Buzzard and a Brent Goose which I think is a bird that hasn't been seen in the county since 2011. @wildlifebcn.org #birds #northantsbirds #Nikon
November 19, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Highlights from my wander around Summer Leys yesterday I saw a close up Common Buzzard and a Brent Goose which I think is a bird that hasn't been seen in the county since 2011. @wildlifebcn.org #birds #northantsbirds #Nikon
A few photos from my wander around Summer Leys last week. I was unable to post then as I had a tech issue.
I saw 3 Glossy Ibis, a Green Sandpiper, and some Redwings. @wildlifebcn.org #birds #northantsbirds #Nikon
I saw 3 Glossy Ibis, a Green Sandpiper, and some Redwings. @wildlifebcn.org #birds #northantsbirds #Nikon
November 19, 2025 at 12:54 PM
A few photos from my wander around Summer Leys last week. I was unable to post then as I had a tech issue.
I saw 3 Glossy Ibis, a Green Sandpiper, and some Redwings. @wildlifebcn.org #birds #northantsbirds #Nikon
I saw 3 Glossy Ibis, a Green Sandpiper, and some Redwings. @wildlifebcn.org #birds #northantsbirds #Nikon
Highlights from my wander around Summer Leys yesterday.
I saw 3 Glossy Ibis, 1 Green Sandpiper, 18 Common Snipe, 1 Jack Snipe, 1 Peregrine Falcon, c. 20 Golden Plovers, and 2 Female Goldeneye. @wildlifebcn.org #birds #northantsbirds #Nikon
I saw 3 Glossy Ibis, 1 Green Sandpiper, 18 Common Snipe, 1 Jack Snipe, 1 Peregrine Falcon, c. 20 Golden Plovers, and 2 Female Goldeneye. @wildlifebcn.org #birds #northantsbirds #Nikon
November 5, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Highlights from my wander around Summer Leys yesterday.
I saw 3 Glossy Ibis, 1 Green Sandpiper, 18 Common Snipe, 1 Jack Snipe, 1 Peregrine Falcon, c. 20 Golden Plovers, and 2 Female Goldeneye. @wildlifebcn.org #birds #northantsbirds #Nikon
I saw 3 Glossy Ibis, 1 Green Sandpiper, 18 Common Snipe, 1 Jack Snipe, 1 Peregrine Falcon, c. 20 Golden Plovers, and 2 Female Goldeneye. @wildlifebcn.org #birds #northantsbirds #Nikon
Other birds seen around Summer Leys yesterday included 12 Common Partridge, several Long- tailed Tits,and a Red Kite with a food item being mobbed by Crows. @wildlifebcn.org #birds #northantsbirds #Nikon
October 29, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Other birds seen around Summer Leys yesterday included 12 Common Partridge, several Long- tailed Tits,and a Red Kite with a food item being mobbed by Crows. @wildlifebcn.org #birds #northantsbirds #Nikon
After going for seconds of the Lesser Scaup yesterday morning, I went for my usual wander around Summer Leys, highlights included 2 Glossy Ibis, Snipe, and Water Rail. @wildlifebcn.org #birds #northantsbirds #Nikon
October 29, 2025 at 9:01 AM
After going for seconds of the Lesser Scaup yesterday morning, I went for my usual wander around Summer Leys, highlights included 2 Glossy Ibis, Snipe, and Water Rail. @wildlifebcn.org #birds #northantsbirds #Nikon
Went back for seconds of the Lesser Scaup at Ditchford in better light, I hope you like the results. @wildlifebcn.org #birds #northantsbirds #Nikon
October 28, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Went back for seconds of the Lesser Scaup at Ditchford in better light, I hope you like the results. @wildlifebcn.org #birds #northantsbirds #Nikon
October 27, 2025 at 5:17 PM
A few more photos from my wander around Summer Leys yesterday.
Including a Greenshank with a yellow flag on its leg from a tagging scheme in Norway. @wildlifebcn.org #birds #northantsbirds #Nikon
Including a Greenshank with a yellow flag on its leg from a tagging scheme in Norway. @wildlifebcn.org #birds #northantsbirds #Nikon
October 22, 2025 at 11:11 AM
A few more photos from my wander around Summer Leys yesterday.
Including a Greenshank with a yellow flag on its leg from a tagging scheme in Norway. @wildlifebcn.org #birds #northantsbirds #Nikon
Including a Greenshank with a yellow flag on its leg from a tagging scheme in Norway. @wildlifebcn.org #birds #northantsbirds #Nikon
Here are some more photos from my wander around Summer Leys yesterday. The Jack Snipe eventually showed very well. @wildlifebcn.org #birds #northantsbirds #Nikon
October 22, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Here are some more photos from my wander around Summer Leys yesterday. The Jack Snipe eventually showed very well. @wildlifebcn.org #birds #northantsbirds #Nikon
Highlights from my wander around Summer Leys yesterday.
I saw 1 Jack Snipe, 2 Water Rails, 3 Glossy Ibis, and a Bittern. @wildlifebcn.org #birds #northantsbirds #Nikon
I saw 1 Jack Snipe, 2 Water Rails, 3 Glossy Ibis, and a Bittern. @wildlifebcn.org #birds #northantsbirds #Nikon
October 22, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Highlights from my wander around Summer Leys yesterday.
I saw 1 Jack Snipe, 2 Water Rails, 3 Glossy Ibis, and a Bittern. @wildlifebcn.org #birds #northantsbirds #Nikon
I saw 1 Jack Snipe, 2 Water Rails, 3 Glossy Ibis, and a Bittern. @wildlifebcn.org #birds #northantsbirds #Nikon
A few more photos from today's wander around Summer Leys.
@wildlifebcn.org #birds #northantsbirds #Nikon
@wildlifebcn.org #birds #northantsbirds #Nikon
October 13, 2025 at 4:08 PM
A few more photos from today's wander around Summer Leys.
@wildlifebcn.org #birds #northantsbirds #Nikon
@wildlifebcn.org #birds #northantsbirds #Nikon
Back from my usual wander around Summer Leys, today's highlights included 3 Glossy Ibis, the long staying adult being joined today by 2 Juveniles, a Cream crowned Marsh Harrier, 2 GW Egrets, Peregrine, Sparrowhawk, and a Kestrel.
@wildlifebcn.org #birds #northantsbirds #Nikon
@wildlifebcn.org #birds #northantsbirds #Nikon
October 13, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Back from my usual wander around Summer Leys, today's highlights included 3 Glossy Ibis, the long staying adult being joined today by 2 Juveniles, a Cream crowned Marsh Harrier, 2 GW Egrets, Peregrine, Sparrowhawk, and a Kestrel.
@wildlifebcn.org #birds #northantsbirds #Nikon
@wildlifebcn.org #birds #northantsbirds #Nikon
I also saw 4 Stonechats on yesterday's wander around Summer Leys.
#birds @wildlifebcn.org ##northantsbirds #Nikon
#birds @wildlifebcn.org ##northantsbirds #Nikon
October 8, 2025 at 11:44 AM
I also saw 4 Stonechats on yesterday's wander around Summer Leys.
#birds @wildlifebcn.org ##northantsbirds #Nikon
#birds @wildlifebcn.org ##northantsbirds #Nikon
Highlights from my wander around Summer Leys yesterday the long staying Glossy Ibis is still present, 3 GW Egrets, 1 Water Rail, 8 Common Snipe and 14 Golden Plovers flew over.
#birds @wildlifebcn.org #northantsbirds #Nikon
#birds @wildlifebcn.org #northantsbirds #Nikon
October 8, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Highlights from my wander around Summer Leys yesterday the long staying Glossy Ibis is still present, 3 GW Egrets, 1 Water Rail, 8 Common Snipe and 14 Golden Plovers flew over.
#birds @wildlifebcn.org #northantsbirds #Nikon
#birds @wildlifebcn.org #northantsbirds #Nikon
Here are a few more photos from today's wander around Summer Leys. #birds @wildlifebcn.org #northantsbirds #Nikon
September 30, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Here are a few more photos from today's wander around Summer Leys. #birds @wildlifebcn.org #northantsbirds #Nikon
Back from today's wander around Summer Leys. Highlights included close-up views of the long staying Glossy Ibis, a Marsh Harrier, a Sedge Warbler, and 2 Great White Egrets. #birds @wildlifebcn.org #northantsbirds #Nikon
September 30, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Back from today's wander around Summer Leys. Highlights included close-up views of the long staying Glossy Ibis, a Marsh Harrier, a Sedge Warbler, and 2 Great White Egrets. #birds @wildlifebcn.org #northantsbirds #Nikon
Back from my usual wander around Summer Leys.
Today's highlights included 1 Ruff, 2 Green Sandpipers, 1 Common Sandpiper, 2 Greenshanks, a Bittern, a Hobby, and a Glossy Ibis.
@wildlifebcn.org #birds #northantsbirds #nikonphotography
Today's highlights included 1 Ruff, 2 Green Sandpipers, 1 Common Sandpiper, 2 Greenshanks, a Bittern, a Hobby, and a Glossy Ibis.
@wildlifebcn.org #birds #northantsbirds #nikonphotography
September 2, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Back from my usual wander around Summer Leys.
Today's highlights included 1 Ruff, 2 Green Sandpipers, 1 Common Sandpiper, 2 Greenshanks, a Bittern, a Hobby, and a Glossy Ibis.
@wildlifebcn.org #birds #northantsbirds #nikonphotography
Today's highlights included 1 Ruff, 2 Green Sandpipers, 1 Common Sandpiper, 2 Greenshanks, a Bittern, a Hobby, and a Glossy Ibis.
@wildlifebcn.org #birds #northantsbirds #nikonphotography
Here are some photos from my wander around Summer Leys last Thursday. Highlights included 1 Ruff, 1 Green Sandpiper, 1 Greenshank, 1 Swift and a Hobby. I also saw my first Wasp Spider and family group of Chiffchaffs. @wildlifebcn.org #birds #northantsbirds #nikonphotography
September 1, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Here are some photos from my wander around Summer Leys last Thursday. Highlights included 1 Ruff, 1 Green Sandpiper, 1 Greenshank, 1 Swift and a Hobby. I also saw my first Wasp Spider and family group of Chiffchaffs. @wildlifebcn.org #birds #northantsbirds #nikonphotography
Some photos of two juvenile Treecreepers that I saw sunbathing at Summer Leys last Saturday morning. Other birds seen were 1 Curlew, 2 Common Sandpipers, and a Kingfisher. @wildlifebcn.org #birds #Nikon #northantsbirds
August 14, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Some photos of two juvenile Treecreepers that I saw sunbathing at Summer Leys last Saturday morning. Other birds seen were 1 Curlew, 2 Common Sandpipers, and a Kingfisher. @wildlifebcn.org #birds #Nikon #northantsbirds
Other things of interest were Peacock Butterfly Caterpillars, Damselflies, Common Terns, and there seem to be quite a few Reed Buntings around the reserve. #birds @wildlifebcn.org #northantsbirds #Nikon
May 29, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Other things of interest were Peacock Butterfly Caterpillars, Damselflies, Common Terns, and there seem to be quite a few Reed Buntings around the reserve. #birds @wildlifebcn.org #northantsbirds #Nikon
Had my usual wander around Summer Leys yesterday.
Highlights included a single Dunlin, which soon moved on, 3 Hobbys, a showy Reed Warbler, and a Great White Egret. #birds
@wildlifebcn.org #northantsbirds #Nikon
Highlights included a single Dunlin, which soon moved on, 3 Hobbys, a showy Reed Warbler, and a Great White Egret. #birds
@wildlifebcn.org #northantsbirds #Nikon
May 29, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Had my usual wander around Summer Leys yesterday.
Highlights included a single Dunlin, which soon moved on, 3 Hobbys, a showy Reed Warbler, and a Great White Egret. #birds
@wildlifebcn.org #northantsbirds #Nikon
Highlights included a single Dunlin, which soon moved on, 3 Hobbys, a showy Reed Warbler, and a Great White Egret. #birds
@wildlifebcn.org #northantsbirds #Nikon
Spotted this Hobby snack at Summer Leys yesterday.
May 15, 2025 at 6:22 AM
Spotted this Hobby snack at Summer Leys yesterday.
Other birds seen today included Cuckoo, Reed Warbler, and Blackcap.
#birds @wildlifebcn.org #northantsbirds #nikonphotography
#birds @wildlifebcn.org #northantsbirds #nikonphotography
May 14, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Other birds seen today included Cuckoo, Reed Warbler, and Blackcap.
#birds @wildlifebcn.org #northantsbirds #nikonphotography
#birds @wildlifebcn.org #northantsbirds #nikonphotography
Back from my usual wander around Summer Leys. Today's highlights included Bittern, Hobby, and Glossy Ibis. #birds @wildlifebcn.org #northantsbirds #nikonphotography
May 14, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Back from my usual wander around Summer Leys. Today's highlights included Bittern, Hobby, and Glossy Ibis. #birds @wildlifebcn.org #northantsbirds #nikonphotography