Category: Birds
Canada Goose
The Canada Goose is one of our common resident geese, Introduced from North America from the late 17th century it … More
Bulfinch
One of my favourite birds but rare in my area now.
A new visitor to the Garden
Was surprised to find a Fieldfare in the garden the other day. This was the first record since we arrived … More
Ring-billed Gull #3 (2017)
Originally posted on talainsphotographyblog:
I remember seeing my first Ring-billed Gull. It was the long-staying one at Copperhouse Creek in West Cornwall. Years later … More
Big Garden Birdwatch 2
It was pretty wet over the weekend, but I did manage to find a break in the weather to do … More
Big Garden Birdwatch
Here in the UK, it’s the weekend of the Big Garden Birdwatch organised by the RSPB. This is the largest … More
Minsmere Revisited
I haven’t been able to visit the RSPB reserve at Minsmere since February so it was good to reconnect, even … More
Walthamstow Wetlands
A nice autumnal day and a visit to Walthamstow Wetlands Nature Reserve in East London. This is a complex of … More
Cirl Buntings
Some more pictures from the archive. This time of some Cirl Buntings, a rare UK bird once only found at … More
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