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Leics & Rutland birder. Patch - Stanford Reservoir (my patch list #207 - Slavonian Grebe). Sightings / bird news for Stanford Res. Sightings page here http://stanfordrg.blogspot.com/p/latest-sightings.html?m=1 #nocmig #vismig
Stanford Reservoir - when I found three Glossy Ibis on the patch in September I didn’t expect one to still be around 70 days later. Yesterday’s views were some of the best so far.
November 28, 2025 at 6:35 AM
Stanford Reservoir - when I found three Glossy Ibis on the patch in September I didn’t expect one to still be around 70 days later. Yesterday’s views were some of the best so far.
Atlas Mountains, Morocco - African Chaffinch, Black Redstart and Red-billed Chough.
November 19, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Atlas Mountains, Morocco - African Chaffinch, Black Redstart and Red-billed Chough.
Atlas Mountains, Morocco - (Atlas) Horned Lark, one of at least 10 present on Monday.
November 19, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Atlas Mountains, Morocco - (Atlas) Horned Lark, one of at least 10 present on Monday.
Atlas Mountains, Morocco - numerous Crimson-winged Finches but so tricky to get images with a bridge camera amongst the rocks on the steep slopes around the ski lifts.
November 19, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Atlas Mountains, Morocco - numerous Crimson-winged Finches but so tricky to get images with a bridge camera amongst the rocks on the steep slopes around the ski lifts.
Atlas Mountains, Morocco - superb views of numerous Black Wheatears.
November 19, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Atlas Mountains, Morocco - superb views of numerous Black Wheatears.
Atlas Mountains, Morocco - at least 30 Rock Sparrows present in one small area on Monday.
November 19, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Atlas Mountains, Morocco - at least 30 Rock Sparrows present in one small area on Monday.
Atlas Mountains, Morocco - Levaillant’s Green Woodpecker from Monday’s trip into the mountains.
November 19, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Atlas Mountains, Morocco - Levaillant’s Green Woodpecker from Monday’s trip into the mountains.
A short non birding break to Marrakesh over the past few days but managed a
Day in the Atlas Mountains on Monday. Moussier’s Redstart a belter - the national bird of Morocco 🇲🇦
Day in the Atlas Mountains on Monday. Moussier’s Redstart a belter - the national bird of Morocco 🇲🇦
November 19, 2025 at 8:57 AM
A short non birding break to Marrakesh over the past few days but managed a
Day in the Atlas Mountains on Monday. Moussier’s Redstart a belter - the national bird of Morocco 🇲🇦
Day in the Atlas Mountains on Monday. Moussier’s Redstart a belter - the national bird of Morocco 🇲🇦
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Hoopoes bred in Leicestershire & Rutland in 2023, the first confirmed breeding record in the UK since 1996. Here’s the family - parents and three offspring. Can you see them all? Read more about rare breeding birds in 2023 at rbbp.org.uk/2023-report-...
📸 Carl Baggott
📸 Carl Baggott
November 5, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Hoopoes bred in Leicestershire & Rutland in 2023, the first confirmed breeding record in the UK since 1996. Here’s the family - parents and three offspring. Can you see them all? Read more about rare breeding birds in 2023 at rbbp.org.uk/2023-report-...
📸 Carl Baggott
📸 Carl Baggott
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Any spot in a storm! 💨 The overhanging roof at Mander cafe once again providing shelter at Grafham Water 3-4pm. An incredible flock of 90+ Little Gulls east, followed by 7 more a little later. Smashing previous site highest count (52) @cambsbirdclub.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social #ukbirding
November 14, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Any spot in a storm! 💨 The overhanging roof at Mander cafe once again providing shelter at Grafham Water 3-4pm. An incredible flock of 90+ Little Gulls east, followed by 7 more a little later. Smashing previous site highest count (52) @cambsbirdclub.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social #ukbirding
Stanford Reservoir - 2 Glossy Ibis again early AM, Ruddy Shelduck, Brambling, 14 Great Egret & a late Common Sandpiper on the dam. @lrosbirds.bsky.social
November 13, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Stanford Reservoir - 2 Glossy Ibis again early AM, Ruddy Shelduck, Brambling, 14 Great Egret & a late Common Sandpiper on the dam. @lrosbirds.bsky.social
Stanford Reservoir - took a while to get this code on this Pochard but got there in the end - KBC. Part of a large +100 group last week. 2 Glossy Ibis again tonite as well as Caspian Gull and 14 Great Egret. @lrosbirds.bsky.social
November 12, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Stanford Reservoir - took a while to get this code on this Pochard but got there in the end - KBC. Part of a large +100 group last week. 2 Glossy Ibis again tonite as well as Caspian Gull and 14 Great Egret. @lrosbirds.bsky.social
Stanford Reservoir - Glossy Ibis again last night (plus 2 first-winter Mediterranean Gulls) & again this morning. Back at the original feeding area where I first found them on 19th Sept. @lrosbirds.bsky.social
November 11, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Stanford Reservoir - Glossy Ibis again last night (plus 2 first-winter Mediterranean Gulls) & again this morning. Back at the original feeding area where I first found them on 19th Sept. @lrosbirds.bsky.social
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Desert wheatear at seasalter bringing the total so far to 186 for the patch #kentbirding #ukbirding
November 8, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Desert wheatear at seasalter bringing the total so far to 186 for the patch #kentbirding #ukbirding
Stanford Reservoir - couple of patch surprises in last 2 days. Lesser Spotted Woodpecker y’day (with ring) - last one ringed by SRG was 2020. Same bird possibly? 2 Glossy Ibis tonite - if same as previous where have they been since October 21st? @lrosbirds.bsky.social
November 8, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Stanford Reservoir - couple of patch surprises in last 2 days. Lesser Spotted Woodpecker y’day (with ring) - last one ringed by SRG was 2020. Same bird possibly? 2 Glossy Ibis tonite - if same as previous where have they been since October 21st? @lrosbirds.bsky.social
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Sorry for the late news, ridiculously busy first couple of hours so not had time to post a photo of the Black-faced Bunting trapped in the Crown Estate Field on the first net round of the day - ta to Duncan Walbridge for this pic
November 6, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Sorry for the late news, ridiculously busy first couple of hours so not had time to post a photo of the Black-faced Bunting trapped in the Crown Estate Field on the first net round of the day - ta to Duncan Walbridge for this pic
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Outstanding views of the Pallid Swift at times over the middle of Top Fields - thanks @alanlewiswildlife.bsky.social for letting us know it was showing so well up there
November 6, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Outstanding views of the Pallid Swift at times over the middle of Top Fields - thanks @alanlewiswildlife.bsky.social for letting us know it was showing so well up there
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A ripping ringing day at the Bill: the Black-faced Bunting a top notch rare but 45 Goldcrests also an exceptional total for November out of the day total of 108 new birds; Skylark a rarely-ringed highlight amongst the lower totals.
November 6, 2025 at 6:46 PM
A ripping ringing day at the Bill: the Black-faced Bunting a top notch rare but 45 Goldcrests also an exceptional total for November out of the day total of 108 new birds; Skylark a rarely-ringed highlight amongst the lower totals.
Stanford Reservoir - I love pre dusk November visits. 2 Red-crested Pochard, adult Caspian Gull, Peregrine trying to take BHGs, 150 Teal, a late Common Sand flying around the dam calling (heard only), thrushes dropping in & 1000’s of Starlings buzzing around. @lrosbirds.bsky.social
November 3, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Stanford Reservoir - I love pre dusk November visits. 2 Red-crested Pochard, adult Caspian Gull, Peregrine trying to take BHGs, 150 Teal, a late Common Sand flying around the dam calling (heard only), thrushes dropping in & 1000’s of Starlings buzzing around. @lrosbirds.bsky.social
Stanford Reservoir - 2 Whooper Swans this AM. 6 Great Egrets & 23 Little Egrets. 2 Glossy Ibis yesterday.
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@lrosbirds.bsky.social
October 22, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Stanford Reservoir - 2 Whooper Swans this AM. 6 Great Egrets & 23 Little Egrets. 2 Glossy Ibis yesterday.
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@lrosbirds.bsky.social
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The lanceolated warbler was a nice surprise today on an otherwise slow ringing day at Nanjizal
October 14, 2025 at 9:10 PM
The lanceolated warbler was a nice surprise today on an otherwise slow ringing day at Nanjizal
Beacon Hill CP, L&R - Snow Bunting showed well this AM (thanks to B Ingram for finding). My first since 2018 but there was one at the same site in Dec 2023 which I didn’t see. @lrosbirds.bsky.social
October 14, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Beacon Hill CP, L&R - Snow Bunting showed well this AM (thanks to B Ingram for finding). My first since 2018 but there was one at the same site in Dec 2023 which I didn’t see. @lrosbirds.bsky.social
Stanford Reservoir - gull roost last night produced an adult Caspian & tonite a smart adult Mediterranean Gull. Also, 2 Glossy Ibis this AM, 5 Red-crested Pochard & Brambling. @lrosbirds.bsky.social
October 13, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Stanford Reservoir - gull roost last night produced an adult Caspian & tonite a smart adult Mediterranean Gull. Also, 2 Glossy Ibis this AM, 5 Red-crested Pochard & Brambling. @lrosbirds.bsky.social
Rutland Water - the very confiding juvenile Baird’s Sandpiper at Whitwell Peninsula late PM today. @lrosbirds.bsky.social
October 10, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Rutland Water - the very confiding juvenile Baird’s Sandpiper at Whitwell Peninsula late PM today. @lrosbirds.bsky.social