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Friday, August 22, 2025

CHESHIRE AND WIRRAL BIRD NEWS & UK(MEGAS)

26th August 2025

National Mega News

Western Sandpiper-1st-summer still on beach just south of lighthouse at Turnberry Lighthouse Car Park and then flushed- Turnberry Point, Ayrshire

Zitting Cisticola-At least one around scrub between beach and Dunwich River, although elusive--Walberswick NNR-Suffolk

Cheshire and Wirral Bird News

Black Necked Grebe-three (adult and two juveniles) on western cell of No 4 Bed-Woolston Eyes-(Permit Only)

Glossy Ibis,14 Spoonbill-Boathouse Flash-Parkgate

Spotted Redshank- Juvenile still at Pumphouse Flash-Sandbach Flashes

25th August 2025

National Mega News

Bridled Tern-Adult again showing well on rocks below Ruby Bay car park- Elie Ness- Fife

Western Sandpiper-1st-summer still on beach just south of lighthouse at Turnberry Lighthouse Car Park- Turnberry Point, Ayrshire

Zitting Cisticola-At least two around scrub between beach and Dunwich River, although elusive. By early afternoon, five (two adults and three juveniles) were reported around scrub between beach and Dunwich River; use Cliff Field Car Park.-Walberswick NNR-Suffolk

Cheshire and Wirral Bird News

Wood Sandpiper-Adult on No 6 Tank-Frodsham marshes

10 Spoonbill-Boathouse Flash-Parkgate

Spotted Redshank- Juvenile still at Pumphouse Flash-Sandbach Flashes

Spotted Redshank-One still at Donkey Stand Flash-Parkgate

Little Stint-One on the River Mersey-Hale

Ruddy Shelduck-Still on the River Mersey off Spike Island-Widnes

24th August 2025

National Mega News

Zitting Cisticola-Six (two adults and four juveniles) still in scrub between beach and Dunwich River-Walberswick NNR-Suffolk

Western Sandpiper-1st-summer still on beach just south of lighthouse at Turnberry Lighthouse Car Park- Turnberry Point, Ayrshire

Bridled Tern-Adult still off the river mouth then flew out to sea; use Musselburgh Lagoons car park-Lothian

Cheshire and Wirral Bird News

Wood Sandpiper-Adult on No 6 Tank-Frodsham marshes

10 Spoonbill-Boathouse Flash-Parkgate

Black Kite-One reportedly flew over the hillside, Rainow

Spotted Redshank- Juvenile still at Pumphouse Flash-Sandbach Flashes

23rd August 2025

National Mega News

Zitting Cisticola- Five (two adults and three juveniles) were reported around scrub between beach and Dunwich River; use Cliff Field Car Park.-Walberswick NNR-Suffolk

Bridled Tern-Still feeding close inshore between Balcomie Beach and Stinky Pool, no sign by 11.50am- Fife Ness-Fife

Cheshire and Wirral Bird News

Spoonbill-One-Donkey Stand Flash-Parkgate

Little Stint-One on beach-Hoylake

Spotted Redshank- Juvenile still at Pumphouse Flash-Sandbach Flashes

22nd August 2025

National Mega News

Zitting Cisticola-Singing male still around scrub between beach and Dunwich River, although elusive. By early afternoon, five (two adults and three juveniles) were reported around scrub between beach and Dunwich River; use Cliff Field Car Park.-Walberswick NNR-Suffolk

Cheshire and Wirral Bird News

Wood Sandpiper-Adult on No 6 Tank-Frodsham marshes

10 Spoonbill-Parkgate

(c) Paul Ralston

Spotted Redshank-Pumphouse flash-Sandbach Flashes

Bittern, 41 Ruff, Hobby, 2 Marsh Harrier and a Green Sandpiper (heard) - Burton RSPB

c5,000 Black-tailed Godwit - Caldy Wildfowl Collection

5,100 Redshank over high tide - Heswall Shore

21st August 2025

National Mega News

Black-winged Kite—This bird was present at first light this morning at Gloucestershire Splatt Bridge. It was present around the area until 10:50 a.m., when there was no further sign. Last seen flying towards Frampton Pits. 

Zitting Cisticola-Singing male still around scrub between beach and Dunwich River, although elusive-Walberswick NNR-Suffolk

Zitting Cisticola- Male near 'X post' by Galloway's Gatehouse, Lydd Ranges, at c 50.9190,0.9040  park by security hut (TN299JH) and follow track south for c 600m-Lydd-Kent

Cheshire and Wirral Bird News

Possible Black tern-Briefly-Budworth Marbury Country park

Wood Sandpiper-Adult on No 6 Tank-Frodsham marshes

Ruddy Shelduck-still on River Mersey off Spike Island-Widnes

12 Spoonbill and 2 Spotted Redshank-Parkgate

20th August 2025

National Mega News

Black-winged Kite-One over fields south-west of The Gloucester and Sharpness Canal, c 200m north of swing bridge this evening, and then flew towards Slimbridge WWT, perched near Estuary Tower, then flew north towards Frampton-on-Severn and then no further sign.

Western Sandpiper-1st-summer still with mixed wader flock between rocks and beach, use Turnberry Lighthouse Car Park-Turnberry Point-Ayrshire

Zitting Cisticola-Singing male still around scrub between beach and Dunwich River, although elusive-Walberswick NNR-Suffolk

Zitting Cisticola- Male near 'X post' by Galloway's Gatehouse, Lydd Ranges, at c 50.9190,0.9040  park by security hut (TN299JH) and follow track south for c 600m-Lydd-Kent

Cheshire and Wirral Bird News

18 Little Tern in gull roost at high tide - West Kirby

Hobby, 2 Wheatear, Whinchat, Common Redstart, 2 Lesser Whitethroat and Yellow Wagtail (over) between station road and Burton point

9 Whimbrel, 23 Mediterranean Gull, 1100 Common Gull, 800 Black-headed Gull, Swift over, at high tide - Thurstaston Shore

11 Spoonbill, Great White Egret and 10 Greenshank Boathouse flash,  2 Spotted Redshank, 11 Greenshank,  3 Ruff, 22 Avocet - Parkgate

19th August 2025

National Mega News

Zitting Cisticola-Singing male still around scrub between beach and Dunwich River, although elusive-Walberswick NNR-Suffolk

Zitting Cisticola- Male near 'X post' by Galloway's Gatehouse, Lydd Ranges, at c 50.9190,0.9040  park by security hut (TN299JH) and follow track south for c 600m-Lydd-Kent

Cheshire and Wirral Bird News

Wood Sandpiper-Adult on No 6 Tank-Frodsham marshes

Little Stint early morning, also White Wagtail, 3 Green Sandpiper, 29 Ruff (6juvs), 6 Yellow Wagtail, Spotted Flycatcher and a Little Ringed Plover - Burton RSPB

Osprey over Hilbre and then circled over Hoylake

18th August 2025

National Mega News

Western Sandpiper-1st-summer on rocks at north end of Turnberry Beach-Turnberry Point-Ayrshire

Zitting Cisticola-Singing male still around scrub between beach and Dunwich River, although elusive-Walberswick NNR-Suffolk

Zitting Cisticola- Male near 'X post' by Galloway's Gatehouse, Lydd Ranges, at c 50.9190,0.9040  park by security hut (TN299JH) and follow track south for c 600m-Lydd-Kent

Cheshire and Wirral Bird News

Wood Sandpiper-Adult on No 6 Tank-Frodsham marshes

4 Red-crested pochard-Astbury Country Park

(c) Dave Winnington

12 Spoonbill on Bevyl Road Flash, 20 Greenshank,  2 Spotted Redshank,  2 Ruff, 21 Avocet and Water Rail Donkey Stand flash - Parkgate

540 Shelduck, 5 Pintail, 3550 Oystercatcher, 340 Ringed Plover, 310 Grey Plover, 60 Dunlin, 2 Common Sandpiper, 3700 Black-tailed Godwit, 1070 Curlew, 4200 Redshank over high tide this morning - Heswall Shore

Bittern seen several times in flight, also Green Sandpiper, 3 Little Ringed Plover, 2 Spotted Redshank and 22 Ruff - Burton RSPB

2 Black Tern in tern roost this evening - West Kirby Shore

17th August 2025

National Mega News

Zitting Cisticola-Singing male still around scrub between beach and Dunwich River, although elusive-Walberswick NNR-Suffolk

Zitting Cisticola- Male near 'X post' by Galloway's Gatehouse, Lydd Ranges, at c 50.9190,0.9040  park by security hut (TN299JH) and follow track south for c 600m-Lydd-Kent

Cheshire and Wirral Bird News

Willow Tit calling,juv Garden Warbler, juv Lesser Whitethroat and juv Grasshopper Warbler-Near Burton Point-Burton

11 Spoonbill, 25 Greenshank, 2 Spotted Redshank, Green Sandpiper, Water Rail and 19 Avocet-Donkey Stand flash - Parkgate

2 Spotted Redshank and 11 Spoonbill-Donkey Stand Flash-Parkgate

16th August 2025

National Mega News

Zitting Cisticola-Singing male still around scrub between beach and Dunwich River, although elusive-Walberswick NNR-Suffolk

Cheshire and Wirral Bird News

4 Yellow Wagtail and 2 Wheatear in sheep fields/pens, 2 Lesser Whitethroat in brambles - Burton Point-Burton.

Bittern seen in flight, also 2 Green Sandpiper and a  Greenshank - Burton Mere RSPB

10 Avocet, 10 Spoonbill and 8 Greenshank on Donkey Stand Flash -Parkgate

Ruddy Shelduck-still on River Mersey off Spike Island-Widnes

2 Spotted Redshank and 11 Spoonbill-Donkey Stand Flash-Parkgate

15th August 2025

National Mega News

Zitting Cisticola-Singing male still around scrub between beach and Dunwich River, although elusive-Walberswick NNR-Suffolk

Cheshire and Wirral Bird News

Black Necked Grebe-Juvenile on north pool at Mere Farm Quarry-Chelford

Ruddy Shelduck-still on River Mersey off Spike Island-Widnes

Osprey-One flew high south over Caldy Road-Caldy

Osprey-One flew east-Lapwing Hall Pool-Cheslfore

Little stint-One showing well off Sandhey slipway just before high tide-Hoylake

10 Spoonbill, 2 Spotted Redshank, 15 Greenshank, Ruff and 8 Water Rail - Parkgate

14th August 2025

National Mega News

Zitting Cisticola-Singing male still around scrub between beach and Dunwich River, although elusive-Walberswick NNR-Suffolk

Cheshire and Wirral Bird News

Ruddy Shelduck-still on River Mersey off Spike Island-Widnes

10 Spoonbill (incl 3 juvs, 1 adult caught an eel!), 15 Avocet, 16 Greenshank and 4 Water Rail  on Donkey Stand Flash - Parkgate

3,000 Dunlin feeding at low tide - Meols Shore

Little Stint, Arctic Skua, juv Mediterranean Gull, 70 Grey Plover, 34 Sandwich Tern and 3,000 mixed waders at high tide - Hoylake Shore

13th August 2025

National Mega News

Zitting Cisticola-Singing male still around scrub between beach and Dunwich River, although elusive-Walberswick NNR-Suffolk

Cheshire and Wirral Bird News

Black Necked Grebe-Juvenile on north pool at Mere Farm Quarry-Chelford

Ruddy Shelduck-still on River Mersey off Spike Island-Widnes

22 Greenshank,Spotted Redshank,18 Avocet and 5 Water Rail on Donkey Stand Flash-Parkgate

Whinchat in small paddock by western kissing gate - Leasowe Lighthouse

10 Spoonbill - Parkgate

2 Green Sandpiper from Border Hide - Burton RSPB

Green Sandpiper heard at dusk - Heswall Marsh

12th August 2025

National Mega News

Zitting Cisticola-Singing male still around scrub between beach and Dunwich River, although elusive-Walberswick NNR-Suffolk

Cheshire and Wirral Bird News

500 Ringed Plover - Hilbre

2 Black Necked Grebe-Lapwing Hall Pool-Chelford

Black Necked Grebe-One juvenile still on western cell of No 4 Bed-Woolston Eyes-Permot ONL

Ruddy Shelduck-still on River Mersey off Spike Island-Widnes

Spotted Redshank and 10 Spoonbill-Donkey Stand Flash-Parkgate

11th August 2025

National Mega News

Zitting Cisticola-Singing male still around scrub between beach and Dunwich River, although elusive-Walberswick NNR-Suffolk

Cheshire and Wirral Bird News

Black Necked Grebe-Juvenile on north pool at Mere Farm Quarry-Chelford

Ruddy Shelduck-still on River Mersey off Spike Island-Widnes

22 Greenshank,Spotted Redshank,18 Avocet and 5 Water Rail on Donkey Stand Flash-Parkgate

10th August 2025

National Mega News

Zitting Cisticola-Singing male still around scrub between beach and Dunwich River, although elusive-Walberswick NNR-Suffolk

Cheshire and Wirral Bird News

Western Osprey-One flew past Hale Head Lighthouse towards Helsby early morning-Hale

3 Water Rail, 24 Greenshank and 2 Spotted Redshank on Donkey Stand Flash, 10 Spoonbill on Old Baths Flash - Parkgate

2 Greenshank and a Whinbrel on the shore with 50 Little Egret in tree roost on incoming tide - Heswall Shore

Hobby hunting over Lower Heswall

Great White Egret on shore on ebbing tide - Meols

Spotted Redshank-Burton RSPB

9th August 2025

National Mega News

Zitting Cisticola-Singing male still around scrub between beach and Dunwich River, although elusive-Walberswick NNR-Suffolk

Cheshire and Wirral Bird News

2 Juvenile Black necked grebe-Still on western cell of No 4 Bed-Woolston Eyes-Permit only

Ruddy Shelduck-still on River Mersey off Spike Island-Widnes

2 Water Rail,22 Greenshank and 23 Avocet on Donkey Stand Flash,10 Spoonbill on Old Baths Flash - Parkgate

8th August 2025

National Mega News

Western Sandpiper-1st-summer again, showing well near harbour-Maidens-Ayrshire

Zitting Cisticola-Singing male still around scrub between beach and Dunwich River, although elusive-Walberswick NNR-Suffolk

Cheshire and Wirral Bird News

Ruddy Shelduck-River Mersey- Spike Island- Widnes

10 Eurasian Spoonbill-Boathouse Flash-Parkgate

2 Spotted Redshank-Donkey Stand Flash-Parkgate

7th August 2025

National Mega News

Western Sandpiper-1st-summer again, showing well near harbour-Maidens-Ayrshire

Zitting Cisticola-Singing male still around scrub between beach and Dunwich River, although elusive-Walberswick NNR-Suffolk

Cheshire and Wirral Bird News

Common Redstart and a Willow Tit on the fence line in the field near-Burton Point

3 Pintail,79 Grey Plover,24 Whimbrel,21 Mediterranean Gull,950 Black-headed Gull, 480 Common Gull on rising tide - Thurstaston Shore 

Hobby hunting over Lower Heswall

Ruddy Shelduck-On Mersey Estuary south of Moss Bank

Black-necked Grebe-Four still on the reserve-Woolston Eyes(Permit Only)

6th August 2025

National Mega News

Zitting Cisticola-Singing male still around scrub between beach and Dunwich River, although elusive-Walberswick NNR-Suffolk

Cheshire and Wirral Bird News

11 Eurasian Spoonbill-3 Juveniles and 26 Avocet-Boathouse Flash-Parkgate

Spotted Redshank-One-Parkgate Marsh

Black-necked Grebe-One on Parklands Pool-Acre Nook Sand Quarry

5th August 2025

National Mega News

Western Sandpiper-1st-summer again, showing well near harbour-Maidens-Ayrshire

Zitting Cisticola-Singing male still around scrub between beach and Dunwich River, although elusive-Walberswick NNR-Suffolk

Cheshire and Wirral Bird News

Kittiwake-One flew south-west along the River Mersey-Pickerings Pasture

2 Spotted Redshank-Burton RSPB

Storm Petrel and Little Gull (ad) - New Brighton

6,640 Black-tailed Godwit (a site record and the highest ever site count for Dee estuary area), and thought to be c 6% of the global islandica population and c 16% of the typical UK population, Caldy Wildfowl Collection

10 Eurasian Spoonbill-Boathouse Flash-Parkgate

4th August 2025

National Mega News

Zitting Cisticola-Singing male still around scrub between beach and Dunwich River, although elusive-Walberswick NNR-Suffolk

Cheshire and Wirral Bird News

21 Avocet - Parkgate

4,440 Black-tailed Godwit - Caldy Wildfowl Collection

Cattle Egret in an inland field with horses- Moreton

3rd August 2025

National Mega News

Zitting Cisticola-Singing male still around scrub between beach and Dunwich River, although elusive-Walberswick NNR-Suffolk

Cheshire and Wirral Bird News

10 Eurasian Spoonbill and Spotted Redshank-Boathouse Flash-Spotted Redshank-Donkey Stand Flash-Parkgate

4280 Oystercatcher, 6 Ringed Plover, 200 Dunlin, 30 Knot, 2800 Black-tailed Godwit, 2 Whimbrel, 4000 Redshank, Greenshank on ebbing tide this morning - Thurstaston Shore

August 2nd 2025

Cheshire and Wirral Bird News

24 Greenshank, 26 Avocet, Spotted Redshank and 2 Water Rail on Donkey Stand Flash, 10 Spoonbill on Boathouse Flash - Parkgate

10 Spoonbill-Boathouse Flash-Parkgate

August 1st 2025

Cheshire and Wirral Bird News

7 Black necked grebe(5 Juveniles)-Woolston Eyes-Permit Only

7 Spoonbill-Boathouse Flash-Parkgate

Bittern (again good views of bird in flight), 13 Yellow Wagtail and 4 Crossbill - Burton RSPB

22 Greenshank, 245 Black-tailed Godwit, 23 Avocet and a Water Rail on Donkey Stand Flash, Hobby over the marsh - Parkgate

2 Black necked grede-Acre Nook Sand-Chelford

Common Scoter-Female-type-Astbury Mere


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