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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