Swallow Birding & Wildlife
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Birding & Wildlife Tours & Day Trips in the UK, Europe and beyond.
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www.swallowbirding.co.uk
'Great Value - Great Fun - Great Wildlife'
www.swallowbirding.co.uk
This cracking EURASIAN SPARROWHAWK made a visit to our Stanway garden this morning. He came away empty-taloned but sure he will be back! #essexbirding #gardenbirds #birds #birding #birdphotography #naturephotography
November 11, 2025 at 10:45 AM
This cracking EURASIAN SPARROWHAWK made a visit to our Stanway garden this morning. He came away empty-taloned but sure he will be back! #essexbirding #gardenbirds #birds #birding #birdphotography #naturephotography
A great day co-guiding the @essexbirdnews.bsky.social Field Trip with @esbr-essex.bsky.social & @olicwildlife.bsky.social to Freiston & Frampton Marsh RSPB. Highlights inc 4 MERLIN, WHOOPER SWANS, 2 PEREGRINE, KINGFISHER, SPOONBILL, HEN HARRIER + more. #lincsbirding #birds #birding #BirdsSeenIn2025
November 10, 2025 at 9:07 AM
A great day co-guiding the @essexbirdnews.bsky.social Field Trip with @esbr-essex.bsky.social & @olicwildlife.bsky.social to Freiston & Frampton Marsh RSPB. Highlights inc 4 MERLIN, WHOOPER SWANS, 2 PEREGRINE, KINGFISHER, SPOONBILL, HEN HARRIER + more. #lincsbirding #birds #birding #BirdsSeenIn2025
Wonderful afternoon spent at Wallasea Island RSPB reserve. The big high tide pushed waders everywhere but the real highlights were seeing HEN HARRIER on several occasions plus BARN OWL, SPOONBILL, GREAT EGRET, 6+ MARSH HARRIER and lots more. #essexbirding #birds #birding #BirdsSeenIn2025
November 8, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Wonderful afternoon spent at Wallasea Island RSPB reserve. The big high tide pushed waders everywhere but the real highlights were seeing HEN HARRIER on several occasions plus BARN OWL, SPOONBILL, GREAT EGRET, 6+ MARSH HARRIER and lots more. #essexbirding #birds #birding #BirdsSeenIn2025
Brilliant day guiding at Blue House Farm EWT Reserve. Highlights inc GLOSSY IBIS, RAVEN, MARSH HARRIERS, BARNACLE GEESE, ARCTIC TERN and lots more. #essexbirding #birds #birding #BirdsSeenIn2025
November 7, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Brilliant day guiding at Blue House Farm EWT Reserve. Highlights inc GLOSSY IBIS, RAVEN, MARSH HARRIERS, BARNACLE GEESE, ARCTIC TERN and lots more. #essexbirding #birds #birding #BirdsSeenIn2025
Other goodies at Heybridge included COMMON GREENSHANK, KINGFISHER, BRENT GEESE galore and lots of waders including this RUDDY TURNSTONE. #essexbirding #birds #birding #BirdsSeenIn2025
November 4, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Other goodies at Heybridge included COMMON GREENSHANK, KINGFISHER, BRENT GEESE galore and lots of waders including this RUDDY TURNSTONE. #essexbirding #birds #birding #BirdsSeenIn2025
Cracking day guiding at Heybridge Basin, Essex where this female RING-NECKED DUCK stole the show as bird of the day spending time with the TUFTED DUCKS! #essexbirding #birds #birding #BirdsSeenIn2025 #RareBirdsUK @rarebirder.bsky.social
November 4, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Cracking day guiding at Heybridge Basin, Essex where this female RING-NECKED DUCK stole the show as bird of the day spending time with the TUFTED DUCKS! #essexbirding #birds #birding #BirdsSeenIn2025 #RareBirdsUK @rarebirder.bsky.social
Really pleased to see this gorgeous PALLAS'S WARBLER at The Naze this morning. Always on the move and feeding actively. Great to catch up with lots of local birders too! #essexbirding #birds #birding #BirdsSeenIn2025 #RareBirdsUK
November 1, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Really pleased to see this gorgeous PALLAS'S WARBLER at The Naze this morning. Always on the move and feeding actively. Great to catch up with lots of local birders too! #essexbirding #birds #birding #BirdsSeenIn2025 #RareBirdsUK
Another great morning seawatching at Frinton with @esbr-essex.bsky.social Highlights Inc 2 PURPLE SAND, 1 LITTLE STINT, 5 COM SCOTER, 2 RB MERG, GANNETS, 4 GADWALL + FIRECREST on the undercliff. Full totals on @trektellen.bsky.social www.trektellen.org/count/view/2... #essexbirding #migration
October 31, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Another great morning seawatching at Frinton with @esbr-essex.bsky.social Highlights Inc 2 PURPLE SAND, 1 LITTLE STINT, 5 COM SCOTER, 2 RB MERG, GANNETS, 4 GADWALL + FIRECREST on the undercliff. Full totals on @trektellen.bsky.social www.trektellen.org/count/view/2... #essexbirding #migration
Rather damp day guiding at The Naze & Holland Haven yesterday. Despite the drenching we still managed to find YELLOW-BROWED WARBLER, FIRECREST, BRAMBLING, RAZORBILL, KINGFISHER, GOLDCRESTS, CHIFFCHAFF and more. #essexbirding #birds #birding #BirdsSeenIn2025
October 30, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Rather damp day guiding at The Naze & Holland Haven yesterday. Despite the drenching we still managed to find YELLOW-BROWED WARBLER, FIRECREST, BRAMBLING, RAZORBILL, KINGFISHER, GOLDCRESTS, CHIFFCHAFF and more. #essexbirding #birds #birding #BirdsSeenIn2025
After a day exploring Sutton Hoo NT we couldn't resist popping to Hollesley Common to see the BROWN SHRIKE. Never too close but great to see and 16 years since my last in the UK! #suffolkbirding #rarebirdsuk #birds #birding #Birdsseenin2025 #suffolk #UKBirding
October 28, 2025 at 4:16 PM
After a day exploring Sutton Hoo NT we couldn't resist popping to Hollesley Common to see the BROWN SHRIKE. Never too close but great to see and 16 years since my last in the UK! #suffolkbirding #rarebirdsuk #birds #birding #Birdsseenin2025 #suffolk #UKBirding
Fantastic morning Vis-migging at Frinton-on-Sea with @esbr-essex.bsky.social Lots of WOOD PIGEONS on the move plus GOLDFINCHES, SISKINS, BRAMBLING and more. Totals at www.trektellen.nl/count/view/2... #essexbirding #vismig #birds
October 26, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Fantastic morning Vis-migging at Frinton-on-Sea with @esbr-essex.bsky.social Lots of WOOD PIGEONS on the move plus GOLDFINCHES, SISKINS, BRAMBLING and more. Totals at www.trektellen.nl/count/view/2... #essexbirding #vismig #birds
Rounded off an excellent day at Titchwell RSPB reserve where 2 SPOONBILL, PEREGRINE, FIELDFARES in off, KINGFISHER, GREAT EGRET and a large STARLING murmuration ended the day nicely! #Norfolkbirding #birds #birding #birdsseenin2025 #norfolk
October 25, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Rounded off an excellent day at Titchwell RSPB reserve where 2 SPOONBILL, PEREGRINE, FIELDFARES in off, KINGFISHER, GREAT EGRET and a large STARLING murmuration ended the day nicely! #Norfolkbirding #birds #birding #birdsseenin2025 #norfolk
After a coffee stop at Cley, we headed to Wells Woods where up to 3 FIRECREST showed wonderfully in the autumn sunshine! #Norfolkbirding #birds #birding #birdsseenin2025 #norfolk
October 25, 2025 at 10:04 AM
After a coffee stop at Cley, we headed to Wells Woods where up to 3 FIRECREST showed wonderfully in the autumn sunshine! #Norfolkbirding #birds #birding #birdsseenin2025 #norfolk
Great day out birding North Norfolk yesterday with @stuttonsparrows.bsky.social @esbr-essex.bsky.social & @fivefootseven.bsky.social Kicked off at Sheringham with LITTLE AUK west, ARCTIC TERN, ARCTIC SKUA, LT DUCK, GANNETS, RAZORBILLS etc #Norfolkbirding #birds #birding #birdsseenin2025
October 25, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Great day out birding North Norfolk yesterday with @stuttonsparrows.bsky.social @esbr-essex.bsky.social & @fivefootseven.bsky.social Kicked off at Sheringham with LITTLE AUK west, ARCTIC TERN, ARCTIC SKUA, LT DUCK, GANNETS, RAZORBILLS etc #Norfolkbirding #birds #birding #birdsseenin2025
We concluded our tour with a visit to Saltholme RSPB reserve where we saw 6 JACK SNIPE plus KINGFISHER, MARSH HARRIER, BARNACLE GEESE, GREY WAGTAIL and lots more! #NEbirding @teesbirds.bsky.social #birds #birding #birdsseenin2025 #saltholmerspb
October 21, 2025 at 3:07 PM
We concluded our tour with a visit to Saltholme RSPB reserve where we saw 6 JACK SNIPE plus KINGFISHER, MARSH HARRIER, BARNACLE GEESE, GREY WAGTAIL and lots more! #NEbirding @teesbirds.bsky.social #birds #birding #birdsseenin2025 #saltholmerspb
The feeders at Hauxley NWT reserve were great for WILLOW TIT, TREE SPARROW & BULLFINCH. #NEbirding #birds #birding #birdsseenin2025
October 21, 2025 at 2:51 PM
The feeders at Hauxley NWT reserve were great for WILLOW TIT, TREE SPARROW & BULLFINCH. #NEbirding #birds #birding #birdsseenin2025
Then onto Hauxley NWT reserve where we had stunning views of three GREATER SCAUP on the main lagoon. #NEbirding #birds #birding #birdsseenin2025
October 21, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Then onto Hauxley NWT reserve where we had stunning views of three GREATER SCAUP on the main lagoon. #NEbirding #birds #birding #birdsseenin2025
Dropped into Widdrington on Sunday 19th October for the SLAVONIAN GREBE then onto Druridge CP where we had great views of LONG-TAILED DUCK, COMMON GOLDENEYE, 2 GREATER SCAUP and lots of GADWALL. #NEbirding #birds #birding #birdsseenin2025
October 21, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Dropped into Widdrington on Sunday 19th October for the SLAVONIAN GREBE then onto Druridge CP where we had great views of LONG-TAILED DUCK, COMMON GOLDENEYE, 2 GREATER SCAUP and lots of GADWALL. #NEbirding #birds #birding #birdsseenin2025
Spent the 18th October 2025 birding various sites on the Northumberland coast. Highlights included YELLOW-BROWED WARBLER, SHORT-EARED OWL, BRAMBLINGS, SISKINS, GANNETS, TREE SPARROWS, GOLCRESTS and the COMMON EIDER X MALLARD hybrid in Seahouses harbour. #NEbirding #birds #birding #birdsseenin2025
October 21, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Spent the 18th October 2025 birding various sites on the Northumberland coast. Highlights included YELLOW-BROWED WARBLER, SHORT-EARED OWL, BRAMBLINGS, SISKINS, GANNETS, TREE SPARROWS, GOLCRESTS and the COMMON EIDER X MALLARD hybrid in Seahouses harbour. #NEbirding #birds #birding #birdsseenin2025
A day on Holy Island on Friday 17th October 2025. Lots of common migrants inc REDWING, FIELDFARES, BRAMBLING, REDPOLL & CHIFFS plus good numbers of PINK-FOOTED, BARNACLE & PALE-BELLIED BRENT GEESE then rounded off day with AMERICAN BLACK SCOTER at Goswick. #NEbirding #birds #birding #birdsseenin2025
October 21, 2025 at 11:09 AM
A day on Holy Island on Friday 17th October 2025. Lots of common migrants inc REDWING, FIELDFARES, BRAMBLING, REDPOLL & CHIFFS plus good numbers of PINK-FOOTED, BARNACLE & PALE-BELLIED BRENT GEESE then rounded off day with AMERICAN BLACK SCOTER at Goswick. #NEbirding #birds #birding #birdsseenin2025
Great start to our Northumberland tour with an afternoon at Newbiggin-by-the-Sea on Thursday 16th October 2025 where LONG-TAILED DUCK, VELVET SCOTER, MED GULLS, SHORT-EARED OWL, MERLIN, PURPLE SANDPIPERS, ARCTIC TERN & RED-THROATED DIVERS were seen. #NEbirding #birds #birding #birdsseenin2025
October 21, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Great start to our Northumberland tour with an afternoon at Newbiggin-by-the-Sea on Thursday 16th October 2025 where LONG-TAILED DUCK, VELVET SCOTER, MED GULLS, SHORT-EARED OWL, MERLIN, PURPLE SANDPIPERS, ARCTIC TERN & RED-THROATED DIVERS were seen. #NEbirding #birds #birding #birdsseenin2025
It wasn't all birds for our Isles of Scilly tour. We also encountered RED SQUIRRELS, PRICKLY STICK INSECTS, the endemic subspecies of SPECKLED WOOD and HUMMINGBIRD HAWKMOTH. #wildlife #nature #islesofscilly #mammals #uknature
October 15, 2025 at 8:30 AM
It wasn't all birds for our Isles of Scilly tour. We also encountered RED SQUIRRELS, PRICKLY STICK INSECTS, the endemic subspecies of SPECKLED WOOD and HUMMINGBIRD HAWKMOTH. #wildlife #nature #islesofscilly #mammals #uknature
ROSY STARLING, CATTLE EGRET, COMMON & JACK SNIPE plus COMMON REDSTART from our recent tour to the Isles of Scilly. #scillybirding #birds #birding #BirdsSeenIn2025
October 14, 2025 at 12:49 PM
ROSY STARLING, CATTLE EGRET, COMMON & JACK SNIPE plus COMMON REDSTART from our recent tour to the Isles of Scilly. #scillybirding #birds #birding #BirdsSeenIn2025
After getting to St. Mary's, Scilly, one of the first birds we saw was this wonderful WILSON'S PHALAROPE that showed rather well. #scillybirding #birds #birding #BirdsSeenIn2025 #RareBirdsUK
October 14, 2025 at 12:27 PM
After getting to St. Mary's, Scilly, one of the first birds we saw was this wonderful WILSON'S PHALAROPE that showed rather well. #scillybirding #birds #birding #BirdsSeenIn2025 #RareBirdsUK
The supporting cast on St. Agnes, Scilly last week: RED-BREASTED FLYCATCHER, SPOTTED SANDPIPER & LAPLAND BUNTING. #scillybirding #birds #birding #BirdsSeenIn2025 #RareBirdsUK
October 14, 2025 at 12:21 PM
The supporting cast on St. Agnes, Scilly last week: RED-BREASTED FLYCATCHER, SPOTTED SANDPIPER & LAPLAND BUNTING. #scillybirding #birds #birding #BirdsSeenIn2025 #RareBirdsUK