BobProctor
@rproctorbirds.bsky.social
Birds around Bristol, sometimes a bit further.
Black redstart still on Bath University campus, easy to see in public area (between 4 East South and 10 East). @bristolbirding.bsky.social
November 5, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Black redstart still on Bath University campus, easy to see in public area (between 4 East South and 10 East). @bristolbirding.bsky.social
Black redstart back on Bath University campus distracting me from my work again! @bristolbirding.bsky.social
November 4, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Black redstart back on Bath University campus distracting me from my work again! @bristolbirding.bsky.social
Watching a black redstart on Bath University campus. Nice.
October 22, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Watching a black redstart on Bath University campus. Nice.
In general I'm in favour of reintroductions but do wonder, with white tailed eagle, whether it was such a good idea to release a species that predates and disturbs other vulnerable bird populations. The Somerset visitor even seems to have pushed out the regular ospreys from Chew.
August 31, 2025 at 8:52 AM
In general I'm in favour of reintroductions but do wonder, with white tailed eagle, whether it was such a good idea to release a species that predates and disturbs other vulnerable bird populations. The Somerset visitor even seems to have pushed out the regular ospreys from Chew.
Got a good look at the white tailed eagle at Chew Valley Lake today. Lots of greenshank; peregrine on the ground; marsh harrier flypast.
August 26, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Got a good look at the white tailed eagle at Chew Valley Lake today. Lots of greenshank; peregrine on the ground; marsh harrier flypast.
At Slimbridge. Wood sandpiper, c. 10 green sandpipers, 2 spoonbills, influx of yellow wagtails (mainly at middle point with cattle). Nice.
August 12, 2025 at 12:43 PM
At Slimbridge. Wood sandpiper, c. 10 green sandpipers, 2 spoonbills, influx of yellow wagtails (mainly at middle point with cattle). Nice.
At Pilning Wetland (what's currently left of it). Handsome greenshank present. Also a raven. @severnsidebirds.bsky.social @bristolbirding.bsky.social
July 27, 2025 at 1:25 PM
At Pilning Wetland (what's currently left of it). Handsome greenshank present. Also a raven. @severnsidebirds.bsky.social @bristolbirding.bsky.social
Rhododendron resurgence as Blaise, Bristol. Has the National Trust given up on it?
June 29, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Rhododendron resurgence as Blaise, Bristol. Has the National Trust given up on it?
Cattle egret at Pilning Wetland @severnsidebirds.bsky.social @bristolbirding.bsky.social
June 22, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Cattle egret at Pilning Wetland @severnsidebirds.bsky.social @bristolbirding.bsky.social
Red kite briefly over Severn Beach just now, went N. @severnsidebirds.bsky.social
June 1, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Red kite briefly over Severn Beach just now, went N. @severnsidebirds.bsky.social
Severn Beach this morning. Quiet. One whimbrel plus another possible 4 distantly, one curlew, 30 oystercatcher, lots of whitethroat (but couldn't find lesser whitethroat), 1 reed warbler, lots of cetti's, 2 swallows. Kestrel and buzzard.
May 11, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Severn Beach this morning. Quiet. One whimbrel plus another possible 4 distantly, one curlew, 30 oystercatcher, lots of whitethroat (but couldn't find lesser whitethroat), 1 reed warbler, lots of cetti's, 2 swallows. Kestrel and buzzard.
Circuit walk at Chepstow Park Wood again to see if spring would be productive. No wood warbler this time but tree pipit (short display flight), spotted flycatcher and siskin were nice year ticks. Lots of willow warbler too.
May 4, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Circuit walk at Chepstow Park Wood again to see if spring would be productive. No wood warbler this time but tree pipit (short display flight), spotted flycatcher and siskin were nice year ticks. Lots of willow warbler too.
Pilning Wetland - 2 marsh harriers, lots of noisy sedge warblers, sand martin, swallow.
April 19, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Pilning Wetland - 2 marsh harriers, lots of noisy sedge warblers, sand martin, swallow.
Gorgeous day at Slimbridge with 61 species inc. spoonbill (2), cattle egret (12ish), white fronted goose, early singing reed warbler (2), sand martin, swallow, etc.
April 6, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Gorgeous day at Slimbridge with 61 species inc. spoonbill (2), cattle egret (12ish), white fronted goose, early singing reed warbler (2), sand martin, swallow, etc.
Hallen Marsh late morning, first visit. No sign of glossy ibis but difficult with lack of cover and didn't want to flush it. Promising site though, swallows over, lapwing, little egret (5), cetti's and willow warbler, stonechat, kestrel, buzzard.
April 5, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Hallen Marsh late morning, first visit. No sign of glossy ibis but difficult with lack of cover and didn't want to flush it. Promising site though, swallows over, lapwing, little egret (5), cetti's and willow warbler, stonechat, kestrel, buzzard.
Severn Beach this morning. Flock of 19ish brent geese came up on shore with tide. Lots of meadow pipits, linnet and goldfinch on the move, a few sand martin and swallow, a couple of willow warblers in song. Marsh harrier over the river.
April 5, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Severn Beach this morning. Flock of 19ish brent geese came up on shore with tide. Lots of meadow pipits, linnet and goldfinch on the move, a few sand martin and swallow, a couple of willow warblers in song. Marsh harrier over the river.
Good views of a Jack Snipe at New Passage this morning. Also snipe, little ringed plover, avocet, 1 pintail, meadow pipits, skylark, etc.
March 23, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Good views of a Jack Snipe at New Passage this morning. Also snipe, little ringed plover, avocet, 1 pintail, meadow pipits, skylark, etc.
Possible whimbrel off Northwick Warth. @severnsidebirds.bsky.social
March 9, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Possible whimbrel off Northwick Warth. @severnsidebirds.bsky.social
Morning walk around Blaise/Cherry Orchard this morning adding to the year list: treecreeper, nuthatch, mistle thrush, buzzard, goldcrest + great spotted woodpeckers drumming. No sign of firecrests. @bristolbirding.bsky.social
January 19, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Morning walk around Blaise/Cherry Orchard this morning adding to the year list: treecreeper, nuthatch, mistle thrush, buzzard, goldcrest + great spotted woodpeckers drumming. No sign of firecrests. @bristolbirding.bsky.social
Heard a great spotted woodpecker singing the other morning. Didn't know they could. It sounded so strange that I recorded it for the Merlin app, which failed to identify it! A finch-like descending trill with the tonality of its usual chip call. #ukbirding #ukbirds
January 17, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Heard a great spotted woodpecker singing the other morning. Didn't know they could. It sounded so strange that I recorded it for the Merlin app, which failed to identify it! A finch-like descending trill with the tonality of its usual chip call. #ukbirding #ukbirds
Portbury Wharf this afternoon. Added sparrowhawk, buzzard and marsh harrier (drifting in briefly over south pools). Common gull on north lake. Otherwise quiet.
January 3, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Portbury Wharf this afternoon. Added sparrowhawk, buzzard and marsh harrier (drifting in briefly over south pools). Common gull on north lake. Otherwise quiet.
Started the new year with 42 species at New Passage this morning inc little egret, black-tailed godwit, snipe, stonechat, kestrel and the usual crowds of curlew, wigeon, lapwing, redshank, dunlin, turnstone, small flock of greylag.
January 2, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Started the new year with 42 species at New Passage this morning inc little egret, black-tailed godwit, snipe, stonechat, kestrel and the usual crowds of curlew, wigeon, lapwing, redshank, dunlin, turnstone, small flock of greylag.
Good if chilly day at Slimbridge. 53 species inc Bewick's and one Whooper swan, spoonbill, great white egret, water rail, many many golden plover, avocet, snipe, and all the usual suspects.
December 23, 2024 at 4:24 PM
Good if chilly day at Slimbridge. 53 species inc Bewick's and one Whooper swan, spoonbill, great white egret, water rail, many many golden plover, avocet, snipe, and all the usual suspects.
Saw a tawny owl fly out of a garden in Henleaze this evening! @bristolbirding.bsky.social
December 14, 2024 at 9:29 PM
Saw a tawny owl fly out of a garden in Henleaze this evening! @bristolbirding.bsky.social
On the other hand, just watched a sparrowhawk in the garden on a fresh woodpigeon kill (most of which it just left behind).
December 8, 2024 at 4:02 PM
On the other hand, just watched a sparrowhawk in the garden on a fresh woodpigeon kill (most of which it just left behind).