Finally caught up with the Kingfisher that has been visiting the Lye Valley top ponds. Also a Blackcap and a couple of Chiffchaffs are still hanging on into November in the Lye Valley woods.
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November 3, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Finally caught up with the Kingfisher that has been visiting the Lye Valley top ponds. Also a Blackcap and a couple of Chiffchaffs are still hanging on into November in the Lye Valley woods.
@friendlyevalley.bsky.social
#ukbirding
#OxonBirding
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#ukbirding
#OxonBirding
If you are in the Oxford area next Thursday, I’m giving a talk on the birds of the Lye Valley area. It’s a multimedia presentation (pictures and calls!) covering the resident and migratory birds recorded in this part of the city. See you there!
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#Oxonbirding
#Oxford
@friendlyevalley.bsky.social
#Oxonbirding
#Oxford
October 28, 2025 at 9:40 PM
If you are in the Oxford area next Thursday, I’m giving a talk on the birds of the Lye Valley area. It’s a multimedia presentation (pictures and calls!) covering the resident and migratory birds recorded in this part of the city. See you there!
@friendlyevalley.bsky.social
#Oxonbirding
#Oxford
@friendlyevalley.bsky.social
#Oxonbirding
#Oxford
Beautiful autumn colours at Otmoor this afternoon. Dunlin & Great White Egret from first screen + Marsh Harrier were #birds highlights. A lot of berries awaiting arrival of winter thrushes @rspbotmoor.bsky.social #ukbirding #OxonBirding
October 24, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Beautiful autumn colours at Otmoor this afternoon. Dunlin & Great White Egret from first screen + Marsh Harrier were #birds highlights. A lot of berries awaiting arrival of winter thrushes @rspbotmoor.bsky.social #ukbirding #OxonBirding
Twite is a rare bird in Oxfordshire, the last being in November 2011. News of two birds at Farmoor late afternoon led to mad dash out to the reservoir on the bike, but great views in fading light and rain
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#UKbirding
#Oxonbirding
#UKbirding
October 23, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Twite is a rare bird in Oxfordshire, the last being in November 2011. News of two birds at Farmoor late afternoon led to mad dash out to the reservoir on the bike, but great views in fading light and rain
#Oxonbirding
#UKbirding
#Oxonbirding
#UKbirding
My first Ruddy Duck for many years yesterday in Oxfordshire #ukbirds #ukbirding #oxonbirds #RareBirdsUK #oxonbirding @britishbirds.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social @btobirds.bsky.social @btoengland.bsky.social
August 2, 2025 at 8:11 AM
My first Ruddy Duck for many years yesterday in Oxfordshire #ukbirds #ukbirding #oxonbirds #RareBirdsUK #oxonbirding @britishbirds.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social @btobirds.bsky.social @btoengland.bsky.social
This Reeves’s Pheasant was filmed yesterday by runner Julien L’homme (one of the fastest men in the county) on Shotover Hill, Oxford. An impressive burst of speed as the pheasant overtakes Julien, this is the nearest thing you’ll see to a Roadrunner in Oxfordshire!
#ukbirding #OxonBirding
#ukbirding #OxonBirding
June 8, 2025 at 2:46 PM
This Reeves’s Pheasant was filmed yesterday by runner Julien L’homme (one of the fastest men in the county) on Shotover Hill, Oxford. An impressive burst of speed as the pheasant overtakes Julien, this is the nearest thing you’ll see to a Roadrunner in Oxfordshire!
#ukbirding #OxonBirding
#ukbirding #OxonBirding
Went on a reccy to #RSPB Otmoor last night, testing out new lens & seeing what’s about. First time there & was impressed, will likely go back at some point this/next week.
#NikonZ6iii #OxonBirding
#NikonZ6iii #OxonBirding
May 9, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Went on a reccy to #RSPB Otmoor last night, testing out new lens & seeing what’s about. First time there & was impressed, will likely go back at some point this/next week.
#NikonZ6iii #OxonBirding
#NikonZ6iii #OxonBirding
Otmoor: #150 for the year list with Reed Warbler (👇they’re in there somewhere 😉) though tbh this evening they were being out-sung by the Sedges and the Cetti’s @rspbotmoor.bsky.social #birds #UKbirding #OxonBirding
April 22, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Otmoor: #150 for the year list with Reed Warbler (👇they’re in there somewhere 😉) though tbh this evening they were being out-sung by the Sedges and the Cetti’s @rspbotmoor.bsky.social #birds #UKbirding #OxonBirding
Nice views of the Greenshank on the patch in Cholsey this morning. #oxonbirding#UKbirding#Patchworkchallenge
April 13, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Nice views of the Greenshank on the patch in Cholsey this morning. #oxonbirding#UKbirding#Patchworkchallenge
Farmoor Reservoir: 4 Little Gulls on F1 this morning #OxonBirding #birds
March 23, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Farmoor Reservoir: 4 Little Gulls on F1 this morning #OxonBirding #birds
Port Meadow: Wigeon, Teal, Shoveler, Pintail, particularly animated Gadwall, Great White Egret, 5 Oystercatcher, 2 Chiffchaff i.e. lots of winter birds all in glorious spring sunshine ☀️ #OxonBirding
March 2, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Port Meadow: Wigeon, Teal, Shoveler, Pintail, particularly animated Gadwall, Great White Egret, 5 Oystercatcher, 2 Chiffchaff i.e. lots of winter birds all in glorious spring sunshine ☀️ #OxonBirding
For interest to anyone on #OxonBirding. c.300 Linnet (I presumed) in wild bird cover next to The Boxing Hare, Swerford yesterday pm. #DriveByBirding.
February 8, 2025 at 8:05 AM
For interest to anyone on #OxonBirding. c.300 Linnet (I presumed) in wild bird cover next to The Boxing Hare, Swerford yesterday pm. #DriveByBirding.
A pre-planned trip to @rspbotmoor.bsky.social this morning was well timed with a Green-winged Teal found there earlier from the first screen. #oxonbirding #ukbirding
January 25, 2025 at 4:21 PM
A pre-planned trip to @rspbotmoor.bsky.social this morning was well timed with a Green-winged Teal found there earlier from the first screen. #oxonbirding #ukbirding
I'm seeing more Pintail on my local patches this winter. Four on one site, and two on the other - I felt lucky to have just one turn up in the last 7 years.
#Birding #OxonBirding #LocalPatch
#Birding #OxonBirding #LocalPatch
January 19, 2025 at 4:41 PM
I'm seeing more Pintail on my local patches this winter. Four on one site, and two on the other - I felt lucky to have just one turn up in the last 7 years.
#Birding #OxonBirding #LocalPatch
#Birding #OxonBirding #LocalPatch
Otmoor in the thaw - highlights Stonechat, Yellowhammer, plenty ducks from first screen incl 200 Shoveler, 20 Pintail. Pair Marsh Harriers hunting together @rspbotmoor.bsky.social #OxonBirding
January 13, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Otmoor in the thaw - highlights Stonechat, Yellowhammer, plenty ducks from first screen incl 200 Shoveler, 20 Pintail. Pair Marsh Harriers hunting together @rspbotmoor.bsky.social #OxonBirding
The spoils of a Christmas Day outing with the kids, at least 5 Hawfinch in the trees above East Lockinge Church. Probably more but not easy to keep track of! Fantastic birds in a beautiful setting. #UKbirding #Oxonbirding
January 3, 2025 at 8:05 AM
The spoils of a Christmas Day outing with the kids, at least 5 Hawfinch in the trees above East Lockinge Church. Probably more but not easy to keep track of! Fantastic birds in a beautiful setting. #UKbirding #Oxonbirding
It only took four visits, 8+ hours and a change of year until I finally managed to connect with the Bearded Tit pair at Radley GPs. Not an easy bird in Oxon so very pleased to finally add it to my county list. Well worth the frostbite this am for cracking views. #UKbirding #Oxonbirding
January 2, 2025 at 12:58 PM
It only took four visits, 8+ hours and a change of year until I finally managed to connect with the Bearded Tit pair at Radley GPs. Not an easy bird in Oxon so very pleased to finally add it to my county list. Well worth the frostbite this am for cracking views. #UKbirding #Oxonbirding
Impossible to ignore the lure of an Oxon mega, especially with an unexpected free day. A nice year tick too! These two showed a lot better than the last Velvet Scoter I saw in the county in 2021. @birdguides.bsky.social #ukbirding #birding #oxonbirding
November 8, 2024 at 3:10 PM
Impossible to ignore the lure of an Oxon mega, especially with an unexpected free day. A nice year tick too! These two showed a lot better than the last Velvet Scoter I saw in the county in 2021. @birdguides.bsky.social #ukbirding #birding #oxonbirding
The very late Sand Martin remains on my local STW in Abingdon, extending its status as the latest record for the species in the county. #oxonbirding #patchbirding #ukbirding
November 6, 2024 at 4:16 PM
The very late Sand Martin remains on my local STW in Abingdon, extending its status as the latest record for the species in the county. #oxonbirding #patchbirding #ukbirding
A dream patch find this morning on my urban Oxford patch, with the second Marsh Tit in 6 years completely eclipsed by a #patchtick Yellow-browed Warbler! With a decent bit of vizmig, 43 species is also my highest total of the year so far: ebird.org/checklist/S1...
#UKbirding #patchgold #Oxonbirding
#UKbirding #patchgold #Oxonbirding
October 5, 2024 at 10:46 AM
A dream patch find this morning on my urban Oxford patch, with the second Marsh Tit in 6 years completely eclipsed by a #patchtick Yellow-browed Warbler! With a decent bit of vizmig, 43 species is also my highest total of the year so far: ebird.org/checklist/S1...
#UKbirding #patchgold #Oxonbirding
#UKbirding #patchgold #Oxonbirding
In 5 years, Cattle Egret has gone from county rarity to established breeder. Still good to see two with these cows on a family walk near Thrupp today (with fond memories of the Scop’s Owl). Also Grass Snake & Banded Demoiselles (photo by my 12-year old) by the canal #UKBirding #Oxonbirding
August 26, 2024 at 4:00 PM
In 5 years, Cattle Egret has gone from county rarity to established breeder. Still good to see two with these cows on a family walk near Thrupp today (with fond memories of the Scop’s Owl). Also Grass Snake & Banded Demoiselles (photo by my 12-year old) by the canal #UKBirding #Oxonbirding
The start of a new era for Oxon bird data? Very positive meeting with (l-r) Glen Pascoe, Jon Uren, Peter Pool (hidden!) and Ian Lewington at Farmoor today. Excited to see what develops over the next few months 🤞🏻#Oxonbirding
June 22, 2024 at 4:47 PM
The start of a new era for Oxon bird data? Very positive meeting with (l-r) Glen Pascoe, Jon Uren, Peter Pool (hidden!) and Ian Lewington at Farmoor today. Excited to see what develops over the next few months 🤞🏻#Oxonbirding
The wet winter has changed the habitat for my BTO Waterways Breeding Bird Survey near Cuddesdon. Record counts of gulls, plus Little Egret, Yellow Wag, Cuckoo & Mandarin. Fewer woodland species, with the woods flooded and access limited #oxonbirding
#ukbirding
#ukbirding
May 8, 2024 at 11:18 AM
The wet winter has changed the habitat for my BTO Waterways Breeding Bird Survey near Cuddesdon. Record counts of gulls, plus Little Egret, Yellow Wag, Cuckoo & Mandarin. Fewer woodland species, with the woods flooded and access limited #oxonbirding
#ukbirding
#ukbirding
Fantastic to hear this newly arrived Grasshopper Warbler singing in urban Oxford this morning:
macaulaylibrary.org/asset/617255...
My second in the Lye Valley area, four years to the day, after the first!
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#oxonbirding
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macaulaylibrary.org/asset/617255...
My second in the Lye Valley area, four years to the day, after the first!
#ukbirding
#oxonbirding
@friendlyevalley.bsky.social
ML617255554 - Common Grasshopper Warbler - Macaulay Library
Macaulay Library ML617255554; © Tom Bedford; Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom
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April 12, 2024 at 11:24 AM
Fantastic to hear this newly arrived Grasshopper Warbler singing in urban Oxford this morning:
macaulaylibrary.org/asset/617255...
My second in the Lye Valley area, four years to the day, after the first!
#ukbirding
#oxonbirding
@friendlyevalley.bsky.social
macaulaylibrary.org/asset/617255...
My second in the Lye Valley area, four years to the day, after the first!
#ukbirding
#oxonbirding
@friendlyevalley.bsky.social
The first Hooded Crow seen in Oxfordshire since 1982 was found at Blenheim Palace, Woodstock, this morning. No sign sign since, but it is being looked for.
#Oxonbirding
#ukbirding 🪶
#Oxonbirding
#ukbirding 🪶
April 10, 2024 at 11:48 AM
The first Hooded Crow seen in Oxfordshire since 1982 was found at Blenheim Palace, Woodstock, this morning. No sign sign since, but it is being looked for.
#Oxonbirding
#ukbirding 🪶
#Oxonbirding
#ukbirding 🪶