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Field notes mostly from Birmingham and the surrounding area, and occasionally further from home.
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
January 4, 2026 at 11:50 AM
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!
January 3, 2026 at 10:49 AM
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
December 22, 2025 at 3:36 PM