Common Bulbul in Marrakesh Morroco. February 2025
CHIFFCHAFF
Not the first this year (well, some winter in the UK) but they are calling well a good sign that spring is here. Taken at Summer Leys LNR April 2025
House Bunting in the Medina, Marrakesh, Morroco. February 2025
Meadow Pipit – RSPB Frampton March. March 2025
Garden Warbler at Summer Leys LNR
Linnet Summer Leys Nature Reserve Feb 2024
Siskin Summer Leys Nature reserve March 2024
GLOSSY IBIS Plegadis falcinellus
Not a good shot! The Glossy Ibis was a good distance away and it is quite a small bird, I was surprised when I first spotted it. At this point it had been at Summer Leys LNR in Northamptonshire for a couple of months.
Glossy Ibis are becoming more common in the Uk but still regarded as scarce.
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RSPB Frampton Marsh
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RSPB Titchwell May 21
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“This is worse than the war (1939 – 45) at least we could go out!” – my 91 year old mother.
Harlestone Firs
the ‘Firs’ are located opposite Dobbies Garden Centre at 44 Harlestone Rd, Northampton NN7 4EW which is on the northern edge of Northampton. There is a large lay-by for parking. However, at weekends it gets very, very busy and parking can be a problem. Vehicles by and large do not observe the speed limits at all. So if you have pets or children do take care.
That Ruddy! Shelduck
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The Other Sides to Bird Watching
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Abington Park
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RSPB Titchwell Norfolk August 20th 2020
A break in the wet stormy weather gave me the opportunity to pay a day visit to Titchwell North Norfolk, which is only a two hour drive from Northampton if you leave at 6 am as I did. At 8.05 I arrived at the carpark, there were just a few other cars.Titchwell...
Stormy Weather and a few Birds
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RSPB Frampton Marsh 2020
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