Grahame Hopwood
@whisbynaturepark.bsky.social
Conservationist, birder, dragonflies/damselflies and general naturalist. Site Warden at Whisby Nature Reserve.
Female Red-necked Phalarope on Teal Lake this afternoon. The first record for Whisby and and first class find by @andysims49.bsky.social The Glossy Ibis from yesterday was also present all day.
June 6, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Female Red-necked Phalarope on Teal Lake this afternoon. The first record for Whisby and and first class find by @andysims49.bsky.social The Glossy Ibis from yesterday was also present all day.
Maiden Pink is a rare plant in Lincolnshire and occurs in just 3 tetrads in the county. First discovered at Whisby in 2007 cuttings from the main colony were planted in front of the viewing screen Teal Lake 2 years ago and are now flowering for everyone to enjoy. @lincswildlife.bsky.social
June 5, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Maiden Pink is a rare plant in Lincolnshire and occurs in just 3 tetrads in the county. First discovered at Whisby in 2007 cuttings from the main colony were planted in front of the viewing screen Teal Lake 2 years ago and are now flowering for everyone to enjoy. @lincswildlife.bsky.social
Glossy Ibis feeding well on Teal Lake this afternoon. Third record for Whisby following records in 2014 and 2018. #lincsbirding
June 5, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Glossy Ibis feeding well on Teal Lake this afternoon. Third record for Whisby following records in 2014 and 2018. #lincsbirding
Cattle Egret at Teal Lake this afternoon. Second Nature Reserve record although increasing number of other records nearby in recent years. #lincsbirding
May 24, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Cattle Egret at Teal Lake this afternoon. Second Nature Reserve record although increasing number of other records nearby in recent years. #lincsbirding
Another good migrant day at Whisby NP. D Jenkins had Black-tailed Godwit on Thorpe Lake and a Spoonbill briefly (2nd Reserve record, first was 10 years ago in 2015!) before flying off north east and Sanderling on Teal Lake (first record since 2019). Also Hobby and 2 Common Tern present #lincsbirding
May 11, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Another good migrant day at Whisby NP. D Jenkins had Black-tailed Godwit on Thorpe Lake and a Spoonbill briefly (2nd Reserve record, first was 10 years ago in 2015!) before flying off north east and Sanderling on Teal Lake (first record since 2019). Also Hobby and 2 Common Tern present #lincsbirding
On Teal Lake at Whisby NP this morning; 3 Black-tailed Godwit, 1 Ringed Plover, 1 LRP #lincsbirding
May 10, 2025 at 10:28 AM
On Teal Lake at Whisby NP this morning; 3 Black-tailed Godwit, 1 Ringed Plover, 1 LRP #lincsbirding
WeBS count on Sat inc single Barnacle and Pink-footed Goose, Whooper Swan and 7 Med Gulls (6 adults in summer plumage on Thorpe Lake and a 1st summer on Teal Lake). Elsewhere now plenty of Willow Warbler, Chiffchaff, Blackcap #lincsbirding
April 13, 2025 at 8:25 PM
WeBS count on Sat inc single Barnacle and Pink-footed Goose, Whooper Swan and 7 Med Gulls (6 adults in summer plumage on Thorpe Lake and a 1st summer on Teal Lake). Elsewhere now plenty of Willow Warbler, Chiffchaff, Blackcap #lincsbirding
Duck day with male Pintail on Teal Lake at Whisby NP and lingering male Smew nearby at Whisby Quarry (Jobs Lane on northern pit). Also 40+ Sand Martins at latter site. #lincsbirding
April 5, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Duck day with male Pintail on Teal Lake at Whisby NP and lingering male Smew nearby at Whisby Quarry (Jobs Lane on northern pit). Also 40+ Sand Martins at latter site. #lincsbirding
Redshank on Thorpe Lake this morning where Med Gulls continue to entertain. Two Red Kites over; one south over Thorpe Lake this morning (photo Hugh Jones) and one north over Teal Lake this afternoon. Plenty of Blackcaps singing and one Willow Warbler Redlands Old Yard. #lincsbirding
April 3, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Redshank on Thorpe Lake this morning where Med Gulls continue to entertain. Two Red Kites over; one south over Thorpe Lake this morning (photo Hugh Jones) and one north over Teal Lake this afternoon. Plenty of Blackcaps singing and one Willow Warbler Redlands Old Yard. #lincsbirding
First post on Bsky; hoping to get back into sharing a bit of news from Whisby after giving up on Twitter last year. Today male Mandarin at Teal Lake and one of two Med Gulls that returned on 27th Feb. Also first singing Chiffchaff and Brimstone butterfly for the year. #LincsBirding
March 2, 2025 at 4:33 PM
First post on Bsky; hoping to get back into sharing a bit of news from Whisby after giving up on Twitter last year. Today male Mandarin at Teal Lake and one of two Med Gulls that returned on 27th Feb. Also first singing Chiffchaff and Brimstone butterfly for the year. #LincsBirding