Rob Hemming
@robhemming25.bsky.social
Birdwatching & natural history in general. Birmingham. Local Patch - Edgbaston Res, Winterbourne Gardens, and occasional trips elsewhere.
You can come and look at my clients' compost heap if you want 😉 They do well in his garden in general
November 17, 2025 at 12:36 PM
You can come and look at my clients' compost heap if you want 😉 They do well in his garden in general
I've noticed someone logging unusual birdtrack records.
It's great that everyone has a chance to record things they see, but sometimes it seems too easy to put anything down
This person has form
51 - Fifty One! Plus the rest - at Swan Pool, Withymoor
I want to be wrong, but....
It's great that everyone has a chance to record things they see, but sometimes it seems too easy to put anything down
This person has form
51 - Fifty One! Plus the rest - at Swan Pool, Withymoor
I want to be wrong, but....
November 12, 2025 at 10:17 AM
I've noticed someone logging unusual birdtrack records.
It's great that everyone has a chance to record things they see, but sometimes it seems too easy to put anything down
This person has form
51 - Fifty One! Plus the rest - at Swan Pool, Withymoor
I want to be wrong, but....
It's great that everyone has a chance to record things they see, but sometimes it seems too easy to put anything down
This person has form
51 - Fifty One! Plus the rest - at Swan Pool, Withymoor
I want to be wrong, but....
Two rather splendid Pestle Puffballs were growing in a client's garden. 7" tall, 5-6" across.
The discolouration inside means they shouldn't be eaten, giving one gastric distress. They need to be clean white.
Edgbaston, Birmingham.
#fungifriends
@ecorecord.bsky.social
The discolouration inside means they shouldn't be eaten, giving one gastric distress. They need to be clean white.
Edgbaston, Birmingham.
#fungifriends
@ecorecord.bsky.social
November 11, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Two rather splendid Pestle Puffballs were growing in a client's garden. 7" tall, 5-6" across.
The discolouration inside means they shouldn't be eaten, giving one gastric distress. They need to be clean white.
Edgbaston, Birmingham.
#fungifriends
@ecorecord.bsky.social
The discolouration inside means they shouldn't be eaten, giving one gastric distress. They need to be clean white.
Edgbaston, Birmingham.
#fungifriends
@ecorecord.bsky.social
Autumn into winter
Edgbaston reservoir, Birmingham.
A few winter thrushes, the regular Little Egret and 1000s of Woodpigeons heading south.
Edgbaston reservoir, Birmingham.
A few winter thrushes, the regular Little Egret and 1000s of Woodpigeons heading south.
November 9, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Autumn into winter
Edgbaston reservoir, Birmingham.
A few winter thrushes, the regular Little Egret and 1000s of Woodpigeons heading south.
Edgbaston reservoir, Birmingham.
A few winter thrushes, the regular Little Egret and 1000s of Woodpigeons heading south.
Where to start with this slop? 🤦♂️😏
November 4, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Where to start with this slop? 🤦♂️😏
Lots of oak/acorn galls this year. Found this specimen today whilst out fungi hunting
A bolet species, horse mushroom and blackening wax cap amongst the 17 species found. Trying to ID the others before asking for more help inevitably.....
#fungifriends
#wildflowerhour
A bolet species, horse mushroom and blackening wax cap amongst the 17 species found. Trying to ID the others before asking for more help inevitably.....
#fungifriends
#wildflowerhour
October 26, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Lots of oak/acorn galls this year. Found this specimen today whilst out fungi hunting
A bolet species, horse mushroom and blackening wax cap amongst the 17 species found. Trying to ID the others before asking for more help inevitably.....
#fungifriends
#wildflowerhour
A bolet species, horse mushroom and blackening wax cap amongst the 17 species found. Trying to ID the others before asking for more help inevitably.....
#fungifriends
#wildflowerhour
Edgbaston res 10-11.30
Absolutely delighted to find only my 2nd ever Redshank on patch.
That's our 6th wader of the year, which ain't too shabby for the res.
An accompanying cast of 8 Siskin, f Teal, Skylark & 20+Pied wags made for a very worthy visit
#UKbirding
#WMbirds
@ecorecord.bsky.social
Absolutely delighted to find only my 2nd ever Redshank on patch.
That's our 6th wader of the year, which ain't too shabby for the res.
An accompanying cast of 8 Siskin, f Teal, Skylark & 20+Pied wags made for a very worthy visit
#UKbirding
#WMbirds
@ecorecord.bsky.social
October 20, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Edgbaston res 10-11.30
Absolutely delighted to find only my 2nd ever Redshank on patch.
That's our 6th wader of the year, which ain't too shabby for the res.
An accompanying cast of 8 Siskin, f Teal, Skylark & 20+Pied wags made for a very worthy visit
#UKbirding
#WMbirds
@ecorecord.bsky.social
Absolutely delighted to find only my 2nd ever Redshank on patch.
That's our 6th wader of the year, which ain't too shabby for the res.
An accompanying cast of 8 Siskin, f Teal, Skylark & 20+Pied wags made for a very worthy visit
#UKbirding
#WMbirds
@ecorecord.bsky.social
Nice autumnal wander along the canal from Caunsall bridge to the Lock Inn at Cookley & back 🍂
First Fieldfare of the autumn were nice to see with 8+16. No Redwing tho
7+ Siskin, 1 Redpoll, several Skylark & plenty of showy Jay's around.
#worcsbirds
#ukbirding
First Fieldfare of the autumn were nice to see with 8+16. No Redwing tho
7+ Siskin, 1 Redpoll, several Skylark & plenty of showy Jay's around.
#worcsbirds
#ukbirding
October 18, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Nice autumnal wander along the canal from Caunsall bridge to the Lock Inn at Cookley & back 🍂
First Fieldfare of the autumn were nice to see with 8+16. No Redwing tho
7+ Siskin, 1 Redpoll, several Skylark & plenty of showy Jay's around.
#worcsbirds
#ukbirding
First Fieldfare of the autumn were nice to see with 8+16. No Redwing tho
7+ Siskin, 1 Redpoll, several Skylark & plenty of showy Jay's around.
#worcsbirds
#ukbirding
For context. Water levels in winter are usually around this level 😮
In a few months' time, this may be the case again. Apparently, work is being undertaken to clear the outlet that gets opened to top up the canals; hence the very low levels now.
Edgbaston reservoir, Birmingham.
In a few months' time, this may be the case again. Apparently, work is being undertaken to clear the outlet that gets opened to top up the canals; hence the very low levels now.
Edgbaston reservoir, Birmingham.
October 12, 2025 at 11:14 AM
For context. Water levels in winter are usually around this level 😮
In a few months' time, this may be the case again. Apparently, work is being undertaken to clear the outlet that gets opened to top up the canals; hence the very low levels now.
Edgbaston reservoir, Birmingham.
In a few months' time, this may be the case again. Apparently, work is being undertaken to clear the outlet that gets opened to top up the canals; hence the very low levels now.
Edgbaston reservoir, Birmingham.
The Great Edgbaston Reservoir Delta & Gillot Falls in all their 'glory'.
4 Teal were the highlight
Plus; 2 Peregrine, 2 Raven, 2 GCGs
7 Mipits the only overhead movement
35 Cormorant, 5 Grey Heron, P&G Wags & a few Chiffs
#UKbirding
@ecorecord.bsky.social
4 Teal were the highlight
Plus; 2 Peregrine, 2 Raven, 2 GCGs
7 Mipits the only overhead movement
35 Cormorant, 5 Grey Heron, P&G Wags & a few Chiffs
#UKbirding
@ecorecord.bsky.social
October 4, 2025 at 8:26 AM
The Great Edgbaston Reservoir Delta & Gillot Falls in all their 'glory'.
4 Teal were the highlight
Plus; 2 Peregrine, 2 Raven, 2 GCGs
7 Mipits the only overhead movement
35 Cormorant, 5 Grey Heron, P&G Wags & a few Chiffs
#UKbirding
@ecorecord.bsky.social
4 Teal were the highlight
Plus; 2 Peregrine, 2 Raven, 2 GCGs
7 Mipits the only overhead movement
35 Cormorant, 5 Grey Heron, P&G Wags & a few Chiffs
#UKbirding
@ecorecord.bsky.social
Edgbaston res this am.
Water levels lowest I've ever seen. Lots of disturbance from the off.
Nothing out of the ordinary. Lots of Grey & Pied wagtails present.fair few chiffchaff. Couple of mipits over
3 little Grebe & first GCG for a while
#UKbirding
@ecorecord.bsky.social
Water levels lowest I've ever seen. Lots of disturbance from the off.
Nothing out of the ordinary. Lots of Grey & Pied wagtails present.fair few chiffchaff. Couple of mipits over
3 little Grebe & first GCG for a while
#UKbirding
@ecorecord.bsky.social
September 27, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Edgbaston res this am.
Water levels lowest I've ever seen. Lots of disturbance from the off.
Nothing out of the ordinary. Lots of Grey & Pied wagtails present.fair few chiffchaff. Couple of mipits over
3 little Grebe & first GCG for a while
#UKbirding
@ecorecord.bsky.social
Water levels lowest I've ever seen. Lots of disturbance from the off.
Nothing out of the ordinary. Lots of Grey & Pied wagtails present.fair few chiffchaff. Couple of mipits over
3 little Grebe & first GCG for a while
#UKbirding
@ecorecord.bsky.social
Edgbaston res 6.30-9
Nice autumnal feel this morning 🍂 A few bits & bobs on a lovely morning
Wigeon 4
Juv Peregrine whizzing around again. Entrancing watching it at such close quarters! Beautiful.
20 or so Mipits
Handful of House Martins
#UKbirding
@ecorecord.bsky.social
Nice autumnal feel this morning 🍂 A few bits & bobs on a lovely morning
Wigeon 4
Juv Peregrine whizzing around again. Entrancing watching it at such close quarters! Beautiful.
20 or so Mipits
Handful of House Martins
#UKbirding
@ecorecord.bsky.social
September 21, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Edgbaston res 6.30-9
Nice autumnal feel this morning 🍂 A few bits & bobs on a lovely morning
Wigeon 4
Juv Peregrine whizzing around again. Entrancing watching it at such close quarters! Beautiful.
20 or so Mipits
Handful of House Martins
#UKbirding
@ecorecord.bsky.social
Nice autumnal feel this morning 🍂 A few bits & bobs on a lovely morning
Wigeon 4
Juv Peregrine whizzing around again. Entrancing watching it at such close quarters! Beautiful.
20 or so Mipits
Handful of House Martins
#UKbirding
@ecorecord.bsky.social
Edgbaston res. 6.30-9
Single Golden Plover flew over, calling as it went.
Second patch tick this week!
A bit of vis mig produced:
Swallow 47
Mipits 35
Siskin 2
Sand Martin 1
Song thrush
Med Gull still present
#UKbirding
@ecorecord.bsky.social
Single Golden Plover flew over, calling as it went.
Second patch tick this week!
A bit of vis mig produced:
Swallow 47
Mipits 35
Siskin 2
Sand Martin 1
Song thrush
Med Gull still present
#UKbirding
@ecorecord.bsky.social
September 20, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Edgbaston res. 6.30-9
Single Golden Plover flew over, calling as it went.
Second patch tick this week!
A bit of vis mig produced:
Swallow 47
Mipits 35
Siskin 2
Sand Martin 1
Song thrush
Med Gull still present
#UKbirding
@ecorecord.bsky.social
Single Golden Plover flew over, calling as it went.
Second patch tick this week!
A bit of vis mig produced:
Swallow 47
Mipits 35
Siskin 2
Sand Martin 1
Song thrush
Med Gull still present
#UKbirding
@ecorecord.bsky.social
Walton Hill Wanderers (Edg res trio) finished on a low 55, but saw some nice birds & enjoyed a change of scenery.
Goshawk, Firecrest, Hobby, Yellowhammer, & Kingfisher the highlights
Well done to all teams🍻
Special thanks to @thehairycrisp.bsky.social & @sprayxcappo.bsky.social
#WestMidsAlldayer
Goshawk, Firecrest, Hobby, Yellowhammer, & Kingfisher the highlights
Well done to all teams🍻
Special thanks to @thehairycrisp.bsky.social & @sprayxcappo.bsky.social
#WestMidsAlldayer
September 6, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Walton Hill Wanderers (Edg res trio) finished on a low 55, but saw some nice birds & enjoyed a change of scenery.
Goshawk, Firecrest, Hobby, Yellowhammer, & Kingfisher the highlights
Well done to all teams🍻
Special thanks to @thehairycrisp.bsky.social & @sprayxcappo.bsky.social
#WestMidsAlldayer
Goshawk, Firecrest, Hobby, Yellowhammer, & Kingfisher the highlights
Well done to all teams🍻
Special thanks to @thehairycrisp.bsky.social & @sprayxcappo.bsky.social
#WestMidsAlldayer
Hi Mike. Matt has confirmed the med gull to be the Sandwell valley bird
September 5, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Hi Mike. Matt has confirmed the med gull to be the Sandwell valley bird
Edgbaston res
Matt Hadlington @thehairycrisp.bsky.social found a Polish ringed Caspian Gull this morning
Many thanks for the help from @midlandsbirder.bsky.social & @belvidebirding.bsky.social with ID & origins
He also found a Wheatear
juv Med Gull still present
#UKbirding
@ecorecord.bsky.social
Matt Hadlington @thehairycrisp.bsky.social found a Polish ringed Caspian Gull this morning
Many thanks for the help from @midlandsbirder.bsky.social & @belvidebirding.bsky.social with ID & origins
He also found a Wheatear
juv Med Gull still present
#UKbirding
@ecorecord.bsky.social
September 4, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Edgbaston res
Matt Hadlington @thehairycrisp.bsky.social found a Polish ringed Caspian Gull this morning
Many thanks for the help from @midlandsbirder.bsky.social & @belvidebirding.bsky.social with ID & origins
He also found a Wheatear
juv Med Gull still present
#UKbirding
@ecorecord.bsky.social
Matt Hadlington @thehairycrisp.bsky.social found a Polish ringed Caspian Gull this morning
Many thanks for the help from @midlandsbirder.bsky.social & @belvidebirding.bsky.social with ID & origins
He also found a Wheatear
juv Med Gull still present
#UKbirding
@ecorecord.bsky.social
Edgbaston res
Med Gull again. Looked different to yesterday's bird, but maybe just the light? Red ring right leg, metal on left. Didn't see a metal ring on yesterday's bird, which I may have just missed
Also, Common Tern. Our first confirmed tern of the year!
#UKbirding
@ecorecord.bsky.social
Med Gull again. Looked different to yesterday's bird, but maybe just the light? Red ring right leg, metal on left. Didn't see a metal ring on yesterday's bird, which I may have just missed
Also, Common Tern. Our first confirmed tern of the year!
#UKbirding
@ecorecord.bsky.social
September 3, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Edgbaston res
Med Gull again. Looked different to yesterday's bird, but maybe just the light? Red ring right leg, metal on left. Didn't see a metal ring on yesterday's bird, which I may have just missed
Also, Common Tern. Our first confirmed tern of the year!
#UKbirding
@ecorecord.bsky.social
Med Gull again. Looked different to yesterday's bird, but maybe just the light? Red ring right leg, metal on left. Didn't see a metal ring on yesterday's bird, which I may have just missed
Also, Common Tern. Our first confirmed tern of the year!
#UKbirding
@ecorecord.bsky.social
Edgbaston res 5.40-9
A fairly good return by our standards
Juv Med Gull 1st thing
My 2nd record ever. Pics best I could do
Yellow wag 2
Shoveler 2
House Martin 200+
Swift 40+
Few Sand Ms
Raven 2
Sparrowhawk
Little egret
Mistle thrush
Willow warbler & 6/7 Chiffs
#UKbirding
@ecorecord.bsky.social
A fairly good return by our standards
Juv Med Gull 1st thing
My 2nd record ever. Pics best I could do
Yellow wag 2
Shoveler 2
House Martin 200+
Swift 40+
Few Sand Ms
Raven 2
Sparrowhawk
Little egret
Mistle thrush
Willow warbler & 6/7 Chiffs
#UKbirding
@ecorecord.bsky.social
September 2, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Edgbaston res 5.40-9
A fairly good return by our standards
Juv Med Gull 1st thing
My 2nd record ever. Pics best I could do
Yellow wag 2
Shoveler 2
House Martin 200+
Swift 40+
Few Sand Ms
Raven 2
Sparrowhawk
Little egret
Mistle thrush
Willow warbler & 6/7 Chiffs
#UKbirding
@ecorecord.bsky.social
A fairly good return by our standards
Juv Med Gull 1st thing
My 2nd record ever. Pics best I could do
Yellow wag 2
Shoveler 2
House Martin 200+
Swift 40+
Few Sand Ms
Raven 2
Sparrowhawk
Little egret
Mistle thrush
Willow warbler & 6/7 Chiffs
#UKbirding
@ecorecord.bsky.social
Walton hill ramble
Nice few hours milling around the summit with Ruth
Painted Lady, several Red Admirals & a few Small Heath
Spotted Flycatcher
Tree Pipit
Stonechat x3
Mistle thrush
Buzzard & Sparrowhawk
Whitethroats, Willow warb, blackcaps & chiffs
Green & GS Woodpecker
Bullfinch
#worcsbirds
Nice few hours milling around the summit with Ruth
Painted Lady, several Red Admirals & a few Small Heath
Spotted Flycatcher
Tree Pipit
Stonechat x3
Mistle thrush
Buzzard & Sparrowhawk
Whitethroats, Willow warb, blackcaps & chiffs
Green & GS Woodpecker
Bullfinch
#worcsbirds
August 23, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Walton hill ramble
Nice few hours milling around the summit with Ruth
Painted Lady, several Red Admirals & a few Small Heath
Spotted Flycatcher
Tree Pipit
Stonechat x3
Mistle thrush
Buzzard & Sparrowhawk
Whitethroats, Willow warb, blackcaps & chiffs
Green & GS Woodpecker
Bullfinch
#worcsbirds
Nice few hours milling around the summit with Ruth
Painted Lady, several Red Admirals & a few Small Heath
Spotted Flycatcher
Tree Pipit
Stonechat x3
Mistle thrush
Buzzard & Sparrowhawk
Whitethroats, Willow warb, blackcaps & chiffs
Green & GS Woodpecker
Bullfinch
#worcsbirds
Edgbaston reservoir - 5.40-8
Water levels continue to drop.
Highlights:
Pochard x2m
Teal x2
Swift 30+
Large gathering of House Martins with c140 feeding over Rotton Pk Rd end
A few Sand Martins amongst them
Grey wag x3
Pied wag x6
#UKbirding
@ecorecord.bsky.social
Water levels continue to drop.
Highlights:
Pochard x2m
Teal x2
Swift 30+
Large gathering of House Martins with c140 feeding over Rotton Pk Rd end
A few Sand Martins amongst them
Grey wag x3
Pied wag x6
#UKbirding
@ecorecord.bsky.social
August 23, 2025 at 7:08 AM
Edgbaston reservoir - 5.40-8
Water levels continue to drop.
Highlights:
Pochard x2m
Teal x2
Swift 30+
Large gathering of House Martins with c140 feeding over Rotton Pk Rd end
A few Sand Martins amongst them
Grey wag x3
Pied wag x6
#UKbirding
@ecorecord.bsky.social
Water levels continue to drop.
Highlights:
Pochard x2m
Teal x2
Swift 30+
Large gathering of House Martins with c140 feeding over Rotton Pk Rd end
A few Sand Martins amongst them
Grey wag x3
Pied wag x6
#UKbirding
@ecorecord.bsky.social
August 16, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Edgbaston res 5.45-7.45
3 Ringed Plover was a nice surprise.
Any wader is good at Edg res, but especially so if it/they actually stay on the deck for good views
4 Grey wags
5 Pied wags
Nowt else really
@ecorecord.bsky.social
#UKbirding
3 Ringed Plover was a nice surprise.
Any wader is good at Edg res, but especially so if it/they actually stay on the deck for good views
4 Grey wags
5 Pied wags
Nowt else really
@ecorecord.bsky.social
#UKbirding
August 16, 2025 at 7:12 AM
Edgbaston res 5.45-7.45
3 Ringed Plover was a nice surprise.
Any wader is good at Edg res, but especially so if it/they actually stay on the deck for good views
4 Grey wags
5 Pied wags
Nowt else really
@ecorecord.bsky.social
#UKbirding
3 Ringed Plover was a nice surprise.
Any wader is good at Edg res, but especially so if it/they actually stay on the deck for good views
4 Grey wags
5 Pied wags
Nowt else really
@ecorecord.bsky.social
#UKbirding
August 14, 2025 at 6:32 PM