Jason Thompson
@durhambirder.bsky.social
BTO bird ringer & nest recorder. Project Ranger. All round wildlifey person.
I always find spending time watching bird feeders an absolute pleasure. It's so calming, almost hypnotic. I could genuinely spend hours transfixed.
December 10, 2025 at 8:44 PM
I always find spending time watching bird feeders an absolute pleasure. It's so calming, almost hypnotic. I could genuinely spend hours transfixed.
Pretty quiet session at WWT Washington Wetland Centre this morning before the rain came 🌧️
December 7, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Pretty quiet session at WWT Washington Wetland Centre this morning before the rain came 🌧️
Some more lovely birdies from the Wetlands
December 3, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Some more lovely birdies from the Wetlands
After the morning's session at Washington it was a quick dash to Whitburn to help out Lauren with her Coastal Birdwatch event. It was a beautiful afternoon and thankfully there were a load of waders on view. But the biggest reward were the gorgeous sweet mince pies she used to bribe me to come along
November 30, 2025 at 6:18 PM
After the morning's session at Washington it was a quick dash to Whitburn to help out Lauren with her Coastal Birdwatch event. It was a beautiful afternoon and thankfully there were a load of waders on view. But the biggest reward were the gorgeous sweet mince pies she used to bribe me to come along
It was a very chilly start to the day today but we still had a cracking couple of hours at WWT Washington Wetland Centre. Another 40+ birds ringed with a nice variety of species.
November 30, 2025 at 5:16 PM
It was a very chilly start to the day today but we still had a cracking couple of hours at WWT Washington Wetland Centre. Another 40+ birds ringed with a nice variety of species.
After a pretty dismal couple of weeks I really needed this to cheer me up
November 25, 2025 at 9:52 PM
After a pretty dismal couple of weeks I really needed this to cheer me up
I love this time of year
November 21, 2025 at 5:38 PM
I love this time of year
Another cracking session with the guys at WWT Washington Wetland Centre with over 50 new birds ringed on a chilly winter morning. Alas no Willow Tits this week but still some nice birds, including another Treecreeper and only the second Jay we've had!
November 16, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Another cracking session with the guys at WWT Washington Wetland Centre with over 50 new birds ringed on a chilly winter morning. Alas no Willow Tits this week but still some nice birds, including another Treecreeper and only the second Jay we've had!
A few more from this morning's session at WWT Washington
November 9, 2025 at 6:15 PM
A few more from this morning's session at WWT Washington
It was a pleasure to be back at WWT Washington Wetland Centre this morning to resume the ongoing Willow Tit Project. It was a cracking start with lots of birds caught, including one of the target species. Hopefully the first of many this winter.
November 9, 2025 at 6:14 PM
It was a pleasure to be back at WWT Washington Wetland Centre this morning to resume the ongoing Willow Tit Project. It was a cracking start with lots of birds caught, including one of the target species. Hopefully the first of many this winter.
Had a fab little public ringing demo at Washington Old Hall - National Trust this morning with Neil Arkley and Hayley Cook. We had around 30 birds in the nets around the feeders which is the best total we've had at this site!
November 2, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Had a fab little public ringing demo at Washington Old Hall - National Trust this morning with Neil Arkley and Hayley Cook. We had around 30 birds in the nets around the feeders which is the best total we've had at this site!
Warbler migration has slowed right down at the lighthouse with just the occasional individual, like this Blackcap, passing through
October 30, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Warbler migration has slowed right down at the lighthouse with just the occasional individual, like this Blackcap, passing through
Led a lovely nature walk today around Crook Hall and surrounding area. The wind made things a bit rough at times but it was still nice to be out in the sunshine.
October 28, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Led a lovely nature walk today around Crook Hall and surrounding area. The wind made things a bit rough at times but it was still nice to be out in the sunshine.
A disappointingly quiet morning at the nets today, cold and windy and not many birds around
October 27, 2025 at 6:04 PM
A disappointingly quiet morning at the nets today, cold and windy and not many birds around
Honestly, every single bird ringing session should be like this!!!!!
October 24, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Honestly, every single bird ringing session should be like this!!!!!
First December moth of the winter in the lighthouse trap this morning
October 23, 2025 at 6:48 PM
First December moth of the winter in the lighthouse trap this morning
Even quieter day at the nets today with this awful weather, but it's still always a good day when you get Long Tailed Tits!
October 23, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Even quieter day at the nets today with this awful weather, but it's still always a good day when you get Long Tailed Tits!
Not the best weather for ringing today so a quiet day was had!
October 22, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Not the best weather for ringing today so a quiet day was had!
Still a few nice moths coming to the lighthouse trap
October 21, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Still a few nice moths coming to the lighthouse trap
Quieter day at the nets today but we did get our second Yellow Browed Warbler of the season
October 21, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Quieter day at the nets today but we did get our second Yellow Browed Warbler of the season
Nice day at the nets today. Seemed to be a lot more Thrushes around than Warblers but I've always got a soft spot for Blackcaps
October 20, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Nice day at the nets today. Seemed to be a lot more Thrushes around than Warblers but I've always got a soft spot for Blackcaps
Nice Meadow Pipit from this morning's excellent public ringing event
October 19, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Nice Meadow Pipit from this morning's excellent public ringing event
You never quite know what you're going to find when you're emptying the bins!!!
October 16, 2025 at 8:21 PM
You never quite know what you're going to find when you're emptying the bins!!!