Snow half a welly deep in south west Birmingham today!

Other than black-headed gulls bobbing in the water, there were 5 great crested grebes, ca20 cormorants, and a couple of tufted ducks near the shore.

The fields were mostly silent, only a volery of long-tailed tits and (of course) a robin!

Caught the very last of the sunlight at Woodgate Valley today. Birds were very quiet around the horse paddocks…a few Redwing in the tree tops, a couple of Wrens making themselves heard, and this Robin and Dunnock hopping around by the main path ✨

We put the food tray out last night as the snow covered the usual natural food sources - and our regular fox visitor brought a friend for the first time 🦊🦊

#naturespy #wildlife #birmingham

Watching the Black-headed Gulls fly in to roost on Bartley Green Reservoir is quite a sight against a brilliant winter sunset!

A snow day at Harborne Reserve saw lots of feeder activity: Long Tailed Tits, Greenfinches, Chaffinches, and a Bullfinch. Redwing and Tree Creepers nearby too.

A green woodpecker was calling but remained hidden amongst the trees. And, as always, the grey wagtail was hopping about in the brook!

A dull, winter solstice late afternoon brought to life by this magnificent starling murmuration!

“Do you think all the starlings on earth are here?” asked my 8-year-old niece

#BrandonMarsh #StarlingMurmuration #uk

Harborne Nature Reserve 20/12/2025 - Very busy on the feeders - Great Tit, Coal Tit, Blue Tit, Chaffinch, Greenfinch, and occasionally a Robin. Elsewhere:

Redwing
Song Thrush
Nuthatch
Long-Tail Tit
Jay
Greater Spotted Woodpecker
Blackbird
Carrion Crow
Magpie
Wren
Woodpigeon
Raven (flying overhead)