All set for another garden #bigsit tomorrow, in lieu of the #WestMidsAllDayer that should've been this weekend. 54 to beat 🤞
#AllDayMayBigSit
#AllDayMayBigSit
December 1, 2024 at 9:14 PM
All set for another garden #bigsit tomorrow, in lieu of the #WestMidsAllDayer that should've been this weekend. 54 to beat 🤞
#AllDayMayBigSit
#AllDayMayBigSit
Incredible effort @chris4patches.bsky.social, 66 species and 35 miles is no small feat!
Huge thanks for highlighting the fantastic work of Friends groups across #Birmingham. They’re vital for our parks & open spaces, helping protect nature & all the wildlife that depend on it 💚🌳🦉
#WestMidsAllDayer
Huge thanks for highlighting the fantastic work of Friends groups across #Birmingham. They’re vital for our parks & open spaces, helping protect nature & all the wildlife that depend on it 💚🌳🦉
#WestMidsAllDayer
66 bird species were seen in Birmingham yesterday during my 35 mile walk across our great city!
We’ve so much to be proud of including our natural heritage
I met friends groups that look after Brum’s open spaces. They’re the “unsung heroes” that deliver so much for the city 👏
We’ve so much to be proud of including our natural heritage
I met friends groups that look after Brum’s open spaces. They’re the “unsung heroes” that deliver so much for the city 👏
May 5, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Incredible effort @chris4patches.bsky.social, 66 species and 35 miles is no small feat!
Huge thanks for highlighting the fantastic work of Friends groups across #Birmingham. They’re vital for our parks & open spaces, helping protect nature & all the wildlife that depend on it 💚🌳🦉
#WestMidsAllDayer
Huge thanks for highlighting the fantastic work of Friends groups across #Birmingham. They’re vital for our parks & open spaces, helping protect nature & all the wildlife that depend on it 💚🌳🦉
#WestMidsAllDayer
85 species for Clifton Pits #WestMidsAllDayer highlights, Marsh Harrier, Hobby several, Peregrine, Pochard, Wigeon, Goosander, Common Tern parties of 9&8, LRP, Green & Common Sandpiper, Cetti’s, Lesser Whitethroat, Yellow Wagtail & Spotted Flycatcher.
September 6, 2025 at 4:31 PM
85 species for Clifton Pits #WestMidsAllDayer highlights, Marsh Harrier, Hobby several, Peregrine, Pochard, Wigeon, Goosander, Common Tern parties of 9&8, LRP, Green & Common Sandpiper, Cetti’s, Lesser Whitethroat, Yellow Wagtail & Spotted Flycatcher.
A good start to the #westmidsalldayer from Team Blithfield in overcast conditions - Little Stint, Black Tern, Greenshank, Tree Pipit, Caspian Gull, Ruff, Whinchat, Mandarin, GBB Gull, Redshank, LRP, Dunlin, Goosander, Ringed Pover, Yellow Wag, GW Egret and Wigeon amongst others
September 7, 2024 at 7:29 AM
A good start to the #westmidsalldayer from Team Blithfield in overcast conditions - Little Stint, Black Tern, Greenshank, Tree Pipit, Caspian Gull, Ruff, Whinchat, Mandarin, GBB Gull, Redshank, LRP, Dunlin, Goosander, Ringed Pover, Yellow Wag, GW Egret and Wigeon amongst others
The sound of happiness 🎶 One day late for #westmidsalldayer, this Lesser Whitethroat helped the #salopobs daylist reach 62 today 💥
November 28, 2024 at 10:57 PM
The sound of happiness 🎶 One day late for #westmidsalldayer, this Lesser Whitethroat helped the #salopobs daylist reach 62 today 💥
Blithfield on 95 at 0940 for #westmidsalldayer - latest additions have been Hobby, Osprey, Redstart and 8 Avocet.
September 7, 2024 at 9:09 AM
Blithfield on 95 at 0940 for #westmidsalldayer - latest additions have been Hobby, Osprey, Redstart and 8 Avocet.
The very best of luck to all #birders participating in the #WestMidsAllDayer today.
One of those rare autumn days when passage migrants are actually migrating through our region!
#WorcsBirds #WarksBirds #WMBirds #WestMidsBirds #Staffsbirds #UKBirding
One of those rare autumn days when passage migrants are actually migrating through our region!
#WorcsBirds #WarksBirds #WMBirds #WestMidsBirds #Staffsbirds #UKBirding
September 7, 2024 at 8:57 AM
The very best of luck to all #birders participating in the #WestMidsAllDayer today.
One of those rare autumn days when passage migrants are actually migrating through our region!
#WorcsBirds #WarksBirds #WMBirds #WestMidsBirds #Staffsbirds #UKBirding
One of those rare autumn days when passage migrants are actually migrating through our region!
#WorcsBirds #WarksBirds #WMBirds #WestMidsBirds #Staffsbirds #UKBirding
Rather amazingly, the juv Marsh Harrier was followed a few minutes later by an adult female. Fantastic! #westmidsalldayer #Grimley #WorcsBirds
September 6, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Rather amazingly, the juv Marsh Harrier was followed a few minutes later by an adult female. Fantastic! #westmidsalldayer #Grimley #WorcsBirds
Busy weekend so no #westmidsalldayer for me, but 54 spp from the #salopobs garden in a couple of hours this morning, including northbound Greenshank(!), the first Cuckoo and nesting Yellow Wags 😍 ebird.org/checklist/S2...
May 4, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Busy weekend so no #westmidsalldayer for me, but 54 spp from the #salopobs garden in a couple of hours this morning, including northbound Greenshank(!), the first Cuckoo and nesting Yellow Wags 😍 ebird.org/checklist/S2...
Pic of the Sandwich Tern over main pit Clifton found by Andy Warr. Hung around for a few mins before flying off south. #Worcsbirds #WestMidsAllDayer
September 7, 2024 at 9:41 AM
Pic of the Sandwich Tern over main pit Clifton found by Andy Warr. Hung around for a few mins before flying off south. #Worcsbirds #WestMidsAllDayer
I have realised that my record collation for #westmidsalldayer over the years has been shocking. Here is a list of sites I 'think' have recorded 100 species or greater - grateful for any clarifications. Interestingly 6 each for spring and autumn
September 9, 2024 at 7:56 PM
I have realised that my record collation for #westmidsalldayer over the years has been shocking. Here is a list of sites I 'think' have recorded 100 species or greater - grateful for any clarifications. Interestingly 6 each for spring and autumn
Started y'day at Belvide Reservoir with Kevin Heath to see lesser scaup and pectoral sandpiper; ticked both, good views, and met some helpful locals participating in the #westmidsalldayer. A bit misty and very flat light on a great (members) reserve.
September 9, 2024 at 9:01 AM
Started y'day at Belvide Reservoir with Kevin Heath to see lesser scaup and pectoral sandpiper; ticked both, good views, and met some helpful locals participating in the #westmidsalldayer. A bit misty and very flat light on a great (members) reserve.
Good start at #VenusPool for the #WestMidsAllDayer today, total now on 64 @sosbirds. Rough update elsewhere: Belvide 78, Grimley 75, Upton Warren 75, Lower Moor 60
December 2, 2024 at 5:55 AM
Good start at #VenusPool for the #WestMidsAllDayer today, total now on 64 @sosbirds. Rough update elsewhere: Belvide 78, Grimley 75, Upton Warren 75, Lower Moor 60
Good luck to all participating in tomorrow's #westmidsalldayer. Very promising forecast - NE wind and cloud overnight, a touch more easterly in day with morning rain and a bit of afternoon brightness for passerines to pop their heads out. Surely must produce waders, terns (and better?)
September 6, 2024 at 6:28 PM
Good luck to all participating in tomorrow's #westmidsalldayer. Very promising forecast - NE wind and cloud overnight, a touch more easterly in day with morning rain and a bit of afternoon brightness for passerines to pop their heads out. Surely must produce waders, terns (and better?)
13hrs in the field on #WestMidsAllDayer at Belvide Reserve, Staffs. Personal 82 species observed inc’ Ls Scaup, Pectoral, Green & Common Sandpiper,Turnstone, Dunlin,Ringed Plover, LRP, Greenshank, Snipe, Hobby, Whinchat, Stonechat, Yellow Wagtail,Grey Wagtail, Garganey & Great Egret.A great Day! 👍🏻
September 8, 2024 at 6:25 AM
13hrs in the field on #WestMidsAllDayer at Belvide Reserve, Staffs. Personal 82 species observed inc’ Ls Scaup, Pectoral, Green & Common Sandpiper,Turnstone, Dunlin,Ringed Plover, LRP, Greenshank, Snipe, Hobby, Whinchat, Stonechat, Yellow Wagtail,Grey Wagtail, Garganey & Great Egret.A great Day! 👍🏻
5pm catch up at #whitemoorhaye on the #westmidsalldayer We stand at 72 thanks to @tamebirding.bsky.social adding Caspian Gull and Snipe. I've just added Gadwall Herring and Yellow-legged Gull so, personally, on 70. @westmidbirdclub.bsky.social @staffsbirdnews.bsky.social
September 6, 2025 at 4:19 PM
5pm catch up at #whitemoorhaye on the #westmidsalldayer We stand at 72 thanks to @tamebirding.bsky.social adding Caspian Gull and Snipe. I've just added Gadwall Herring and Yellow-legged Gull so, personally, on 70. @westmidbirdclub.bsky.social @staffsbirdnews.bsky.social
Still slow at Coney Meadows personally on 38 highlights stonechat and whinchat #westmidsalldayer
September 7, 2024 at 9:23 AM
Still slow at Coney Meadows personally on 38 highlights stonechat and whinchat #westmidsalldayer
Greenshank and Sandwhich Tern at Winterbourne takes Team Edgbaston to 56 #WestMidsAllDayer
September 7, 2024 at 1:26 PM
Greenshank and Sandwhich Tern at Winterbourne takes Team Edgbaston to 56 #WestMidsAllDayer
The final birds of the day at Puxton, these two Gadwall probably the only birds we wouldn't have anticipated. Total finished at 60 against a patch record of 67 which is going to take a lot of luck to beat. I'll put the list together to send tomorrow. #westmidsalldayer
May 3, 2025 at 6:53 PM
The final birds of the day at Puxton, these two Gadwall probably the only birds we wouldn't have anticipated. Total finished at 60 against a patch record of 67 which is going to take a lot of luck to beat. I'll put the list together to send tomorrow. #westmidsalldayer
A reminder that the autumn edition of the West Midlands All-Day Birdwatch will be on the traditional date of the first Saturday in September (6th). Here's hoping for a good day and lots of sites (new and old) to be participating
#westmidsalldayer
#westmidsalldayer
August 20, 2025 at 7:08 AM
A reminder that the autumn edition of the West Midlands All-Day Birdwatch will be on the traditional date of the first Saturday in September (6th). Here's hoping for a good day and lots of sites (new and old) to be participating
#westmidsalldayer
#westmidsalldayer
Just arrived at Blithfield to take part in the #westmidsalldayer Several of us scattered around the res. Tawny Owl & Ringed Plover already heard amongst other common bits #staffsbirds
September 7, 2024 at 4:46 AM
Just arrived at Blithfield to take part in the #westmidsalldayer Several of us scattered around the res. Tawny Owl & Ringed Plover already heard amongst other common bits #staffsbirds
For instance, just had this message returned when trying to look at the WestMidsAllDayer feed. It may be because there has been no update within a certain time period? #uptonwarren
September 26, 2024 at 2:22 PM
For instance, just had this message returned when trying to look at the WestMidsAllDayer feed. It may be because there has been no update within a certain time period? #uptonwarren
Good luck to all sites and participants of tomorrow's Spring edition of the #westmidsalldayer - clear skies, NW winds and glorious sunshine wouldn't be my conditions of choice. With a few regulars missing I will be doing Middleton Lakes - please message me any notable sightings
May 2, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Good luck to all sites and participants of tomorrow's Spring edition of the #westmidsalldayer - clear skies, NW winds and glorious sunshine wouldn't be my conditions of choice. With a few regulars missing I will be doing Middleton Lakes - please message me any notable sightings
Glorious autumn morning for the #WestMidsAllDayer at cheeky late entry #ChelmarshResr. 4 Ravens over the dam make it 61spp by 8am
December 1, 2024 at 6:30 PM
Glorious autumn morning for the #WestMidsAllDayer at cheeky late entry #ChelmarshResr. 4 Ravens over the dam make it 61spp by 8am
Couldn't do the #WestMidsAllDayer so did a #salopobs on-and-off-er. First 2 Hobbies of the year, Swifts, Gos, Peregrine and #thermalbirding Barn Owl got me to 55 species
https://ebird.org/checklist/S86842369
https://ebird.org/checklist/S86842369
December 1, 2024 at 2:46 PM
Couldn't do the #WestMidsAllDayer so did a #salopobs on-and-off-er. First 2 Hobbies of the year, Swifts, Gos, Peregrine and #thermalbirding Barn Owl got me to 55 species
https://ebird.org/checklist/S86842369
https://ebird.org/checklist/S86842369