Paul Roberts
@npaulroberts.bsky.social
Nature, photography, whatever…
One of two Black Redstarts around the lighthouse compound at Nash Point, Vale of Glamorgan, this morning.
November 19, 2025 at 6:47 PM
One of two Black Redstarts around the lighthouse compound at Nash Point, Vale of Glamorgan, this morning.
A female Red-breasted Merganser, pictured at Ogmore Estuary this morning.
October 21, 2025 at 6:10 PM
A female Red-breasted Merganser, pictured at Ogmore Estuary this morning.
This Red-breasted Merganser was feeding on the lower Ogmore Estuary, this morning. A scarce bird at the site, with maybe one every five years or so.
September 28, 2025 at 7:18 PM
This Red-breasted Merganser was feeding on the lower Ogmore Estuary, this morning. A scarce bird at the site, with maybe one every five years or so.
A spellbinding display from six Sabine's Gulls at Jackstones Pier, Aberavon. Incredible to witness at close quarters. Little Tern, Black Tern and two Grey Phalaropes also present.
September 19, 2025 at 4:40 PM
A spellbinding display from six Sabine's Gulls at Jackstones Pier, Aberavon. Incredible to witness at close quarters. Little Tern, Black Tern and two Grey Phalaropes also present.
A record shot of one of two Sabine's Gulls off Porthcawl this morning. This is the best gull, and I'll take no dissent.
September 17, 2025 at 12:26 PM
A record shot of one of two Sabine's Gulls off Porthcawl this morning. This is the best gull, and I'll take no dissent.
What the heck, a few more shots of the two Grey Phalaropes at Ogmore Estuary, including the moment one was almost taken by a Peregrine, escaping by submersion. Phew!
September 16, 2025 at 8:22 PM
What the heck, a few more shots of the two Grey Phalaropes at Ogmore Estuary, including the moment one was almost taken by a Peregrine, escaping by submersion. Phew!
Two Grey Phalaropes, pictured at Ogmore Estuary this evening. Earlier an Arctic Tern was present, in context a much scarcer bird at the site historically.
September 15, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Two Grey Phalaropes, pictured at Ogmore Estuary this evening. Earlier an Arctic Tern was present, in context a much scarcer bird at the site historically.
A dispersing juvenile Dartford Warbler was in gorse along the Dunraven approach road this morning. Stonechats were still feeding young in the vicinity and a juvenile Spotted Flycatcher was in the walled gardens.
August 8, 2025 at 11:57 AM
A dispersing juvenile Dartford Warbler was in gorse along the Dunraven approach road this morning. Stonechats were still feeding young in the vicinity and a juvenile Spotted Flycatcher was in the walled gardens.
A lovely morning to call in on my local Wood Warblers, with three territories at this particular site.
May 3, 2025 at 11:30 AM
A lovely morning to call in on my local Wood Warblers, with three territories at this particular site.
While watching owls a pair of Grey Partridges crept furtively past the car, but I think they were on to me.
April 11, 2025 at 4:43 PM
While watching owls a pair of Grey Partridges crept furtively past the car, but I think they were on to me.
Time well spent watching hunting Short-eared Owls in the wilds of North Lincolnshire (while away there for work).
April 11, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Time well spent watching hunting Short-eared Owls in the wilds of North Lincolnshire (while away there for work).
A double rainbow in the wake of a heavy shower at Ogmore, this evening.
March 28, 2025 at 11:13 PM
A double rainbow in the wake of a heavy shower at Ogmore, this evening.
Another look at Ogmore Estuary's Bonaparte's Gull, the little smasher! #birdingWales
March 14, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Another look at Ogmore Estuary's Bonaparte's Gull, the little smasher! #birdingWales
The rather splendid 1st-winter Bonaparte's Gull at Ogmore Estuary, well found by @tomwright1.bsky.social This is the third of this species I've seen at the site, albeit the first non-adult.
March 10, 2025 at 6:58 PM
The rather splendid 1st-winter Bonaparte's Gull at Ogmore Estuary, well found by @tomwright1.bsky.social This is the third of this species I've seen at the site, albeit the first non-adult.
Some of the Mediterranean Gulls currently hanging out along the promenade at Porthcawl.
January 23, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Some of the Mediterranean Gulls currently hanging out along the promenade at Porthcawl.
Firecrest and Siberian Chiffchaff from Merthyr Mawr Warren, this morning. The recent Yellow-browed Warbler was a no-show but could still be around.
January 12, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Firecrest and Siberian Chiffchaff from Merthyr Mawr Warren, this morning. The recent Yellow-browed Warbler was a no-show but could still be around.
Centred about here. The birds are along the stream which arises (seasonally) from the spring known as Burrows Well. There are several ways you can approach from, all a bit of a walk.
January 10, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Centred about here. The birds are along the stream which arises (seasonally) from the spring known as Burrows Well. There are several ways you can approach from, all a bit of a walk.
The Yellow-browed Warbler is still present at Burrows Well (Merthyr Mawr Warren), mostly feeding low down in tangled waterside vegetation.
January 10, 2025 at 3:06 PM
The Yellow-browed Warbler is still present at Burrows Well (Merthyr Mawr Warren), mostly feeding low down in tangled waterside vegetation.
The spring-fed waters at Burrows Well, Merthyr Mawr Warren, can be a magnet for insectivores in cold weather such as this. Today this included Yellow-browed Warbler (found by Dean Bolt), Firecrest and 20+ Chiffchaffs, at least 3 of which were Siberian. Not too shabby!
January 9, 2025 at 5:14 PM
The spring-fed waters at Burrows Well, Merthyr Mawr Warren, can be a magnet for insectivores in cold weather such as this. Today this included Yellow-browed Warbler (found by Dean Bolt), Firecrest and 20+ Chiffchaffs, at least 3 of which were Siberian. Not too shabby!
Finally caught up with the American Wigeon at Kenfig, which has reappeared after an absence of over a week. Plumage seems to be advancing.
December 9, 2024 at 3:22 PM
Finally caught up with the American Wigeon at Kenfig, which has reappeared after an absence of over a week. Plumage seems to be advancing.
Black Redstart 1 - Fly 0. A sequence of four shots of a Black Redstart fly catching at Southerndown, this morning. The bird was ranging widely along the stone walls in the coastal fields and on adjacent buildings in the village.
November 26, 2024 at 2:59 PM
Black Redstart 1 - Fly 0. A sequence of four shots of a Black Redstart fly catching at Southerndown, this morning. The bird was ranging widely along the stone walls in the coastal fields and on adjacent buildings in the village.
A windblown Kittiwake at a very damp Ogmore Estuary today. Not a species I see very often there.
November 24, 2024 at 3:47 PM
A windblown Kittiwake at a very damp Ogmore Estuary today. Not a species I see very often there.
A memorable display of the Northern Lights captured this October while working away in East Yorkshire. Easily the best UK aurora I've witnessed.
November 18, 2024 at 7:10 PM
A memorable display of the Northern Lights captured this October while working away in East Yorkshire. Easily the best UK aurora I've witnessed.
Some recent shots of hunting Atlantic Bluefin Tuna from Start Point, Devon. Fantastic to have these back in UK waters.
November 18, 2024 at 5:50 PM
Some recent shots of hunting Atlantic Bluefin Tuna from Start Point, Devon. Fantastic to have these back in UK waters.