Jason Thompson
@durhambirder.bsky.social
BTO bird ringer & nest recorder. Project Ranger. All round wildlifey person.
The glorious crown of the mighty Goldcrest
February 8, 2026 at 4:54 PM
The glorious crown of the mighty Goldcrest
A tiny bit of colour emerging from the endless grey
February 7, 2026 at 6:51 PM
A tiny bit of colour emerging from the endless grey
First Harlequin Ladybird of the year this morning and I'm really going to go out on a limb here, I don't think it'll be the last!
February 7, 2026 at 1:41 PM
First Harlequin Ladybird of the year this morning and I'm really going to go out on a limb here, I don't think it'll be the last!
Why we do what we do
February 4, 2026 at 8:02 PM
Why we do what we do
Couple of geese and a couple of divers!
February 2, 2026 at 8:54 PM
Couple of geese and a couple of divers!
Just a handful of the 100+ Twite down at North Gare this morning
February 2, 2026 at 8:42 PM
Just a handful of the 100+ Twite down at North Gare this morning
Another little session at WWT Washington Wetland Centre this morning
February 1, 2026 at 9:20 PM
Another little session at WWT Washington Wetland Centre this morning
Lovely little half hour bug hunting in the garden this morning
January 31, 2026 at 3:42 PM
Lovely little half hour bug hunting in the garden this morning
This absolutely gorgeous, tiny little Rosy Woodlouse was a lovely find in the garden this afternoon
January 28, 2026 at 8:30 PM
This absolutely gorgeous, tiny little Rosy Woodlouse was a lovely find in the garden this afternoon
One of the regular Woodpeckers that come to the feeders at WWT Washington Wetland Centre
January 27, 2026 at 2:53 PM
One of the regular Woodpeckers that come to the feeders at WWT Washington Wetland Centre
Lovely fox strolling past this morning, completely minding it's own business!
January 26, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Lovely fox strolling past this morning, completely minding it's own business!
There seems to have been an explosion of Snowdrops at WWT Washington Wetland Centre! It's always a good day when you get your first sighting of a new year.
January 25, 2026 at 6:00 PM
There seems to have been an explosion of Snowdrops at WWT Washington Wetland Centre! It's always a good day when you get your first sighting of a new year.
First Ladybird of 2026 is a 10-spot Ladybird
January 21, 2026 at 8:11 PM
First Ladybird of 2026 is a 10-spot Ladybird
I mean, Robins take some beating don't they!
January 20, 2026 at 8:12 PM
I mean, Robins take some beating don't they!
Had a lovely, gentle little rockpooling session this morning, and although there wasn't much around it was some of the most fun I've had in a good while
January 19, 2026 at 7:10 PM
Had a lovely, gentle little rockpooling session this morning, and although there wasn't much around it was some of the most fun I've had in a good while
Very quiet session at WWT Washington Wetland Centre this morning, cut short due to the rubbish rainy weather
January 18, 2026 at 3:55 PM
Very quiet session at WWT Washington Wetland Centre this morning, cut short due to the rubbish rainy weather
They may not be the prettiest species in the world, but these two Agonopterix are the first moths of 2026
January 17, 2026 at 12:35 PM
They may not be the prettiest species in the world, but these two Agonopterix are the first moths of 2026
And the absolute LEAST surprising news of the year, my first ringed bird of 2026 is a Blue Tit. It genuinely looks like it's pouting!
January 14, 2026 at 5:40 PM
And the absolute LEAST surprising news of the year, my first ringed bird of 2026 is a Blue Tit. It genuinely looks like it's pouting!
First spider of the year. Allow yourselves to be excited!
January 11, 2026 at 6:42 PM
First spider of the year. Allow yourselves to be excited!
If the ice is good for one thing, it's bringing out the Water Rails
January 9, 2026 at 5:14 PM
If the ice is good for one thing, it's bringing out the Water Rails
Very distant Brown Hare in the snow this morning at WWT Washington Wetland Centre
January 4, 2026 at 6:23 PM
Very distant Brown Hare in the snow this morning at WWT Washington Wetland Centre
Had a lovely wander around WWT Washington Wetland Centre in the snow this morning. As expected the feeders were very busy!
January 4, 2026 at 6:14 PM
Had a lovely wander around WWT Washington Wetland Centre in the snow this morning. As expected the feeders were very busy!
First insect of the year!
January 2, 2026 at 12:20 PM
First insect of the year!
The pretty much resident Whooper Swan was still at Herrington CP yesterday
January 2, 2026 at 9:35 AM
The pretty much resident Whooper Swan was still at Herrington CP yesterday