Missed the Bonaparte's Gull at Blaxton Meadow this afternoon however, it was pleasing to see the Male Red-Crested Pochard has returned to the Coach Pond at Saltram House for another year along side the even longer staying female #UKBirding #DevonBirds
A bird I've dreamed of seeing for years Theresa 🙂
Two new Gulls for me today with the superb 1w Ross's Gull giving great views at Newlyn & then finally managing to connect with Ring-Billed Gull at Lelant Saltings after at least a dozen failed attempts! A memorable mornings Birding in Cornwall #UKBirding #RareBirdsUK #CornwallBirds
The best I could get of the Pilning wetlands Hooded Merganser. A great bird for South Gloucestershire @bristolbirding.bsky.social
Ross’s Gull at Newlyn, Cornwall this morning (22nd Feb 2026). Found on the 21st in Newlyn harbour by Shaun Grose.
This is the 9th for Cornwall and my fourth. The last record was in 2020 when an adult was found at Gerrans Bay on 1st Jan.
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Even better news Jake! It's been a really good winter for Casps in Brixham
Cheers Jacob, must admit it really stood out
Interesting! Thanks for letting me know Jacob. Just assumed it was the bird regularly seen off the Breakwater
Cheers Leon 👍
Only took me 4 attempts, but finally managed to catch up with the 1W Caspian Gull at Brixham Harbour this morning. A long awaited Devon ✔️ for me #UKBirding #DevonBirds
I do love a Ring-necked Duck so I was very pleased to finally catch up with the long staying male at Shipley Lake this afternoon #UKBirding #DerbyshireBirds #RereBirdsUk
Dipped it on Saturday too! 🤦♂️ Oh well, like you said plenty of other birds about to to keep me interested 🙂
No sign of the Caspian Gull this morning at Brixham Breakwater however, very good views of the Black-Throated Diver on the Harbour side of the Breakwater #UKBirding #DevonBirds
Mightily relieved the Avon Res Killdeer managed to hang around until the weekend. First new bird of 2026 and what a bird! #UKBirding #RareBirdsUK
No sign of the White Stork seen yesterday at South Huish Marsh however, plenty still about with the long staying GWT & Water Pipit both from the overflow carpark. Single Cattle Egret rounded off a decent morning's birding #UKBirding #DevonBirds
Chuffed to finally catch up with the female RND at Slapton Ley this morning from Torcross. Surprisingly only the second I've seen in Devon apart from the returning male 🤷♂️ #UkBirding #DevonBirds
The very mobile Black-necked Grebe still showing close off Torcross Beach this morning @rarebirder.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social #UKBirding #DevonBirds
Ross’s Gull at Swalecliffe
What a way to start the year on my local patch. Landed on the beach for a few minutes then flew off west.
Don't usually get to see large flocks of wild geese in Devon other than Brents, so it was a treat to see these 30+ Russian White-Fronts at South Huish Marsh this morning @rarebirder.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social #UKBirding #DevonBirds
Didn't manage to pick out any White-Fronts at Hallow Farm, Youlgreave this morning however, there were two Pink-Feet mixed in with the Greylag Flock. Unsual to see them on the ground in Derbyshire @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social
Wild few hours at Slapton this morning in the wind and rain. Birds were quite hard to come by given the conditions but did stumble across these Gooseneck Barnacles recently washed ashore which was a first for me #BeachCombing #Devon
Took a bit of searching but ended up with good views of the Green-Winged Teal at South Huish Marsh this morning. Great views too of the Greenland White-Front previously seen at Slapton Ley recently @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social #UKBirding #DevonBirds
How extraordinary it was to see a Eurasian Scops Owl tonight, locally here in Gower, and in December of all months! A fabulous little bird that was hunting in a suburban park. #GowerBirds #ScopsOwl @gowerbirds.bsky.social
Absolutely fantastic views of the Desert Wheatear this afternoon at Bolberry Down in the howling wind. Many thanks to me old mucker @grangetownbirder.bsky.social for the tip off.
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Lesser Crested Tern Thalasseus bengalensis
Lesser Crested Tern Thalasseus bengalensis
Lesser Crested Tern Thalasseus bengalensis
Lesser Crested Tern Thalasseus bengalensis
Lesser Crested Tern Thalasseus bangalensis off Dawlish Warren this morning. Was speedily succesful catching a good sized fish. Probably the rarest bird I will see in my lifetime.
A probable vagrant from W/N.Africa and found in Indian Ocean as far east as Australia.
Cockwood Steps - After frustratingly distant views in poor light, the Lesser Crested Tern showed much better flying up the Exe showing all it's key features before settling back at Warren Point. Another superb December bird down here in Devon! #UKBirding #DevonBirds
A quick dash to Spiggie this afternoon to see this female SIBERIAN RUBYTHROAT released back in to the ‘Bumblebird’ wild bird crop. Clearly autumn isn’t over for us here in Shetland!
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Solid couple of hours birding around the South Hams this morning.
The RND still at Beesands Ley, back for his 9th consecutive year. Single GWE also present.
The Greenland White-Front also still at Slapton Ley near the Pond Dipping Station
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Good views of the 1cy White-Fronted Goose at Slapton Ley this afternoon. Present since the 17th, a nice Patch Tick for me ✔️ #UKBirding #DevonBirds @rarebirder.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social
Apparent Pine Bunting perched amongst Elder twigs.
Apparent Pine Bunting perched amongst Elder twigs.
Pine Bunting seen briefly with mobile Yellowhammer flock at St Aldhelm's Head Quarry at 1030hrs & not relocated as of 1250hrs. Ltd parking available in Renscombe car park, otherwise park in Worth Mattravers village car park and walk down, staying out of private fields @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social
