MEGA BIRD NEWS:2nd May 2026-Lesser Kestrel-Cornwall-Croft Pascoe Pool-Adult male still showing well in roadside bush at 50.0280, -5.1723; very limited parking, park considerately in layby (TR12 6SN) and walk through woods to end of plantation to view-Zitting Cisticola-Suffolk-Walberswick NNR-Displaying male again over saltmarsh between beach and Dunwich River; use Cliff Field car park (IP18 6TX; card/app payment only) and walk south-west along beach for c 1km to view from 52.3063, 1.6560. View only from the seawall, do not walk out on the raised bank-Stejneger's Scoter-Fife-East Wemyss-2nd-summer drake still on sea; use Weavers Court car park (KY1 4RT) and view from Wemyss Caves
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28.4.25

MIDDLETON RSPB-WARWICKSHIRE

After work tonight, I went for an evening stroll around Middleton RSPB and was treated to some excellent birdwatching. The calm of the reserve in the fading light made for perfect conditions to enjoy a variety of species, with several standout sightings that made the walk particularly memorable.

Middleton RSPB

Upon entering the reserve, I saw two Hobby's flying over the pools, and a Bittern was booming away.

What a bird! Summer is upon us. 

While continuing to walk around the reserve, I observed two Wood Sandpipers and a Great White Egret. Then, a male Garganey emerged from the reed bed.

Wood Sandpiper

Great White Egret

Garganey

Odanata were also out in the evening sunshine.



Banded Demoiselle

Large Red-eyed Damselfly

As I walked back to the car, I saw two Peacock butterflies finishing off a lovely evening stroll.















 



 








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