A very enjoyable holiday in Mallorca last week gave me an opportunity to spend some time visiting Albufera, Maristany and other well known areas. I was rewarded with good views of many birds including this juvenile Western Swamphen, Zitting Cisticola, Black-winged Stilt and Hoopoe.

I had a wonderful few days visiting Shetland and Orkney for the first time last week. The beautiful landscape, fascinating Neolithic sites and the many seabirds seen and heard made it a memorable experience. Watching the Puffins close up at Sumburgh Head was one of the highlights.

This female Red-footed Falcon gave me a wonderful display early yesterday morning at RSPB Dungeness. I then met up with other members of the Bromley RSPB Local Group for a very enjoyable day’s birding. A lovely male Red-crested Pochard gave good views from the ARC Hanson Hide. #RSPB #Kentbirding

Not a birdwatching post, but it was one of the best days of my life watching eagles flying high at Wembley yesterday and a brilliant balloon display by Coughlan’s bakery in Oxted ❤️ 💙 🦅 👏

A short break in Marrakesh last week gave me the opportunity to see the usual suspects there - Common Bulbuls, White Storks and House Buntings, as well as a very pleasing Woodchat Shrike.

I was delighted to catch up with the Hawfinches in the trees behind the churchyard at Penshurst early this morning. Such lovely birds and this species was a ‘lifer’ for me. #kentbirding