The wintering Glossy Ibis at Catcott on Sunday, surely the next bird to breed in #somersetbirds
February 3, 2026 at 7:54 AM
The wintering Glossy Ibis at Catcott on Sunday, surely the next bird to breed in #somersetbirds
Today I went straight from work to Cheddar Reservoir, where I enjoyed great views of the Red-necked Grebe. It was close to the Axbridge tower and caught a couple of fish while I was watching it. My attempts to find the Black-necked Grebes were thwarted by failing light and rain.
#somersetbirds
#somersetbirds
January 27, 2026 at 5:23 PM
Today I went straight from work to Cheddar Reservoir, where I enjoyed great views of the Red-necked Grebe. It was close to the Axbridge tower and caught a couple of fish while I was watching it. My attempts to find the Black-necked Grebes were thwarted by failing light and rain.
#somersetbirds
#somersetbirds
Excellent day around Somerset with Scaup, BN Grebe, Goldeneye at Cheddar res then American Wigeon, Whooper Swans, RN Ducks and Penduline tit on the levels #somersetbirds thanks for driving Paul 👍
January 18, 2026 at 7:54 PM
Excellent day around Somerset with Scaup, BN Grebe, Goldeneye at Cheddar res then American Wigeon, Whooper Swans, RN Ducks and Penduline tit on the levels #somersetbirds thanks for driving Paul 👍
Kentish still south of jetty at Burnham with Ringeds (08:40) @birdguides.bsky.social #somersetbirds
January 13, 2026 at 8:49 AM
Kentish still south of jetty at Burnham with Ringeds (08:40) @birdguides.bsky.social #somersetbirds
Wow still buzzing from seeing an immature White tailed eagle passing directly over directly over our heads whilst sea watching at Porlock Weir a seawatch tick for my wife and I 🦅 #somersetbirds
January 4, 2026 at 12:27 PM
Wow still buzzing from seeing an immature White tailed eagle passing directly over directly over our heads whilst sea watching at Porlock Weir a seawatch tick for my wife and I 🦅 #somersetbirds
Yellow-browed Warbler still this evening in Frome #somersetbirds #ukbirding
January 3, 2026 at 4:25 PM
Yellow-browed Warbler still this evening in Frome #somersetbirds #ukbirding
Whitefront at Torr #somersetbirds #ukbirding
January 3, 2026 at 3:20 PM
Whitefront at Torr #somersetbirds #ukbirding
Black-necked Grebe, Red-crested Pochard and Goosander at Cheddar Reservoir this afternoon. Didn't see any Goldeneye or Scaup, which I was also looking out for.
#somersetbirds
#somersetbirds
December 29, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Black-necked Grebe, Red-crested Pochard and Goosander at Cheddar Reservoir this afternoon. Didn't see any Goldeneye or Scaup, which I was also looking out for.
#somersetbirds
#somersetbirds
Ringtail Hen Harrier Curry Moor 4 pm
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#somersetbirds
December 14, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Ringtail Hen Harrier Curry Moor 4 pm
#somersetbirds
#somersetbirds
Wimbleball Goosander roost this evening from the Dam
8 males, 18 Redheads plus 9 Grey Herons and 24 Cormorants roosting in the trees #somersetbirds
8 males, 18 Redheads plus 9 Grey Herons and 24 Cormorants roosting in the trees #somersetbirds
November 28, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Wimbleball Goosander roost this evening from the Dam
8 males, 18 Redheads plus 9 Grey Herons and 24 Cormorants roosting in the trees #somersetbirds
8 males, 18 Redheads plus 9 Grey Herons and 24 Cormorants roosting in the trees #somersetbirds
Gore pt Porlock Weir
7 Red-throated Diver drifting up on the tide plus a Shag and 2 Guillemot #somersetbirds
7 Red-throated Diver drifting up on the tide plus a Shag and 2 Guillemot #somersetbirds
November 28, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Gore pt Porlock Weir
7 Red-throated Diver drifting up on the tide plus a Shag and 2 Guillemot #somersetbirds
7 Red-throated Diver drifting up on the tide plus a Shag and 2 Guillemot #somersetbirds
2 of the 3 Snow Bunting seen at Bossington today #somersetbirds
November 21, 2025 at 7:54 PM
2 of the 3 Snow Bunting seen at Bossington today #somersetbirds
Great White Egret Ardea alba, from the family Ardeidae. Used to be scarce in the UK, but are now becoming widespread; especially in the south and west.
#Egret #Heron #ukwildlife #Birds 🪶 #SomersetBirds
#Egret #Heron #ukwildlife #Birds 🪶 #SomersetBirds
November 20, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Great White Egret Ardea alba, from the family Ardeidae. Used to be scarce in the UK, but are now becoming widespread; especially in the south and west.
#Egret #Heron #ukwildlife #Birds 🪶 #SomersetBirds
#Egret #Heron #ukwildlife #Birds 🪶 #SomersetBirds
Ducks!
Happily watching them feed when a raptor put them up. Amazing sights and sounds. Seen a few years ago, whilst visiting RSPB Greylake.
#Ducks #Wildfowl #ukwildlife #Birds 🪶 #SomersetBirds
Happily watching them feed when a raptor put them up. Amazing sights and sounds. Seen a few years ago, whilst visiting RSPB Greylake.
#Ducks #Wildfowl #ukwildlife #Birds 🪶 #SomersetBirds
November 19, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Ducks!
Happily watching them feed when a raptor put them up. Amazing sights and sounds. Seen a few years ago, whilst visiting RSPB Greylake.
#Ducks #Wildfowl #ukwildlife #Birds 🪶 #SomersetBirds
Happily watching them feed when a raptor put them up. Amazing sights and sounds. Seen a few years ago, whilst visiting RSPB Greylake.
#Ducks #Wildfowl #ukwildlife #Birds 🪶 #SomersetBirds
Nothing out of the ordinary today at Steart Marshes but a pleasant day out nonetheless, highlights being lots of showy Kestrels and Stonechat, male Pintail near Steart Gate car park and a big flock of golden plover from Quantock hide. Also Raven & Sprawk over #somersetbirds @wwtworldwide.bsky.social
November 16, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Nothing out of the ordinary today at Steart Marshes but a pleasant day out nonetheless, highlights being lots of showy Kestrels and Stonechat, male Pintail near Steart Gate car park and a big flock of golden plover from Quantock hide. Also Raven & Sprawk over #somersetbirds @wwtworldwide.bsky.social
Late yesterday evening a juv Red-necked Phalarope joined the 3 Greys at Cheddar Res. I.d. confirmed this morning. Gets on the central weedy spits and best viewed from south side. #somersetbirds
September 17, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Late yesterday evening a juv Red-necked Phalarope joined the 3 Greys at Cheddar Res. I.d. confirmed this morning. Gets on the central weedy spits and best viewed from south side. #somersetbirds
Cheddar Reservoir this evening: c.15 Ringed Plover, 6 Curlew Sandpiper, c.25 Dunlin, 2 Little Stint, 4 Common Sandpiper, 2 Little Tern, 1 Arctic Tern, 4 Black Tern, 2 Glossy Ibis, 80 House Martin & 1 Yellow Wagtail. #somersetbirds #ukbirding
September 11, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Cheddar Reservoir this evening: c.15 Ringed Plover, 6 Curlew Sandpiper, c.25 Dunlin, 2 Little Stint, 4 Common Sandpiper, 2 Little Tern, 1 Arctic Tern, 4 Black Tern, 2 Glossy Ibis, 80 House Martin & 1 Yellow Wagtail. #somersetbirds #ukbirding
Some of the 2500+ shelduck at Stert Point in the strong westerly over high tide earlier this evening. A single Manx shearwater in the channel between the north end of Stert Island and the Point was a Somerset first for me. 4 Wheatears between North breach and Stert point. #somersetbirds
September 4, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Some of the 2500+ shelduck at Stert Point in the strong westerly over high tide earlier this evening. A single Manx shearwater in the channel between the north end of Stert Island and the Point was a Somerset first for me. 4 Wheatears between North breach and Stert point. #somersetbirds
Flock of 37 Cattle Egrets around cattle ! On Curry Moor #somersetbirds
August 23, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Flock of 37 Cattle Egrets around cattle ! On Curry Moor #somersetbirds
LRP, GWE and YLG at SBR this morning...hope that's enough three-letter acronyms!
Also 2 Sedge and one Reed Warbler.
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Also 2 Sedge and one Reed Warbler.
#somersetbirds
August 5, 2025 at 8:42 AM
LRP, GWE and YLG at SBR this morning...hope that's enough three-letter acronyms!
Also 2 Sedge and one Reed Warbler.
#somersetbirds
Also 2 Sedge and one Reed Warbler.
#somersetbirds
5-9 June. Bird walk Somerset Levels & Steart Marshes #SomersetBirds (76 species) Highlights Cetti's Warbler, Reed Warbler, Bittern (left of Little Egret in pic, v hard to spot but also heard booming call) & Great White Egret @btoengland.bsky.social @rspbengland.bsky.social @birdtrack.bsky.social
June 10, 2025 at 9:00 PM
5-9 June. Bird walk Somerset Levels & Steart Marshes #SomersetBirds (76 species) Highlights Cetti's Warbler, Reed Warbler, Bittern (left of Little Egret in pic, v hard to spot but also heard booming call) & Great White Egret @btoengland.bsky.social @rspbengland.bsky.social @birdtrack.bsky.social
RSPB Greylake early today @somersetwt.bsky.social @Somersetbirds @Levelsfriends
June 6, 2025 at 3:28 PM
RSPB Greylake early today @somersetwt.bsky.social @Somersetbirds @Levelsfriends
RSPB Greylake earlier today @somersetwt.bsky.social @rspbGreylake @ @somersetbirds
June 6, 2025 at 3:22 PM
RSPB Greylake earlier today @somersetwt.bsky.social @rspbGreylake @ @somersetbirds
Exmoor Bird Survey
Weir/Chalk Water
Overall bird numbers look down from last year but nice to see these Redstart #somersetbirds #ukbirds
Weir/Chalk Water
Overall bird numbers look down from last year but nice to see these Redstart #somersetbirds #ukbirds
May 31, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Exmoor Bird Survey
Weir/Chalk Water
Overall bird numbers look down from last year but nice to see these Redstart #somersetbirds #ukbirds
Weir/Chalk Water
Overall bird numbers look down from last year but nice to see these Redstart #somersetbirds #ukbirds