I witnessed a #wonderful thing today. #Birdwatching at #Keyhaven at High Tide and saw a #Kingfisher whizzing over the seawall, to the submerged reeds . It hovered several times and caught a fish. We saw the bird do this on separate occasions. I've only ever seen them catch fish from a perch before.
October 26, 2025 at 9:32 PM
I witnessed a #wonderful thing today. #Birdwatching at #Keyhaven at High Tide and saw a #Kingfisher whizzing over the seawall, to the submerged reeds . It hovered several times and caught a fish. We saw the bird do this on separate occasions. I've only ever seen them catch fish from a perch before.
The daily photo.
Keyhaven salt marsh, Hampshire. Oct. 2015
Keyhaven salt marsh, Hampshire. Oct. 2015
October 16, 2025 at 10:17 AM
The daily photo.
Keyhaven salt marsh, Hampshire. Oct. 2015
Keyhaven salt marsh, Hampshire. Oct. 2015
#birds #black-headedgull #seabirds #keyhavenharbour
Three images of Blac-headed Gulls in winter plumage, i.e. sans black (well brown) head dancing above the water at Keyhaven Harbour. It's the angles that the wings make that delights me as these birds descend on whatever has caught their interest.
Three images of Blac-headed Gulls in winter plumage, i.e. sans black (well brown) head dancing above the water at Keyhaven Harbour. It's the angles that the wings make that delights me as these birds descend on whatever has caught their interest.
October 10, 2025 at 9:13 AM
#birds #black-headedgull #seabirds #keyhavenharbour
Three images of Blac-headed Gulls in winter plumage, i.e. sans black (well brown) head dancing above the water at Keyhaven Harbour. It's the angles that the wings make that delights me as these birds descend on whatever has caught their interest.
Three images of Blac-headed Gulls in winter plumage, i.e. sans black (well brown) head dancing above the water at Keyhaven Harbour. It's the angles that the wings make that delights me as these birds descend on whatever has caught their interest.
Good evening. Busy busy day. Early morning at Keyhaven hoping for something to rival this wonderful squirrel in the form of a kingfisher. Saw one zipping about a few times but no photos!
October 9, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Good evening. Busy busy day. Early morning at Keyhaven hoping for something to rival this wonderful squirrel in the form of a kingfisher. Saw one zipping about a few times but no photos!
There are many pairs breeding in the Keyhaven / Lymington area, but none (or very few) there at the moment. Wonder if it is as simple as them wintering in Dorset?
October 6, 2025 at 8:52 AM
There are many pairs breeding in the Keyhaven / Lymington area, but none (or very few) there at the moment. Wonder if it is as simple as them wintering in Dorset?
A nice fly-by from this 1w Caspian gull at Keyhaven today. My 5th individual in the last 4 weeks. #patchbirding #ukbirding
October 5, 2025 at 7:36 PM
A nice fly-by from this 1w Caspian gull at Keyhaven today. My 5th individual in the last 4 weeks. #patchbirding #ukbirding
Saltworks between Keyhaven and Lymington, Hampshire
September 30, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Saltworks between Keyhaven and Lymington, Hampshire
September 25, 2025 at 8:31 PM
I'm not particularly a photographer but I do enjoy snapping a bit of nature from time to time, particularly birds, so here's a nice little Rock pipit and a Ruff, seen at Keyhaven in Hampshire just recently 🙂
September 23, 2025 at 2:30 PM
I'm not particularly a photographer but I do enjoy snapping a bit of nature from time to time, particularly birds, so here's a nice little Rock pipit and a Ruff, seen at Keyhaven in Hampshire just recently 🙂
September 21, 2025 at 10:07 PM
With @tmbirding.bsky.social finding so many Caspian Gulls at Portland, I was hopeful some might make it to Keyhaven (still scarce here). At least two 1w birds yesterday and a third today, plus a bonus distant Grey Phal #patchbirding #ukbirding #hantsbirds
September 13, 2025 at 7:35 PM
With @tmbirding.bsky.social finding so many Caspian Gulls at Portland, I was hopeful some might make it to Keyhaven (still scarce here). At least two 1w birds yesterday and a third today, plus a bonus distant Grey Phal #patchbirding #ukbirding #hantsbirds
September 4, 2025 at 2:12 PM
A Little Egret thought to be female at Keyhaven today @hampshirebirds @everyheron.bsky.social
September 4, 2025 at 2:08 PM
A Little Egret thought to be female at Keyhaven today @hampshirebirds @everyheron.bsky.social
More reported sightings.
12:13 02/09
Osprey
Devon
Skern, Northam Burrows CP
10:30
one flew south
12:15 02/09
Osprey
Hampshire
Keyhaven Marshes
one flew south
12:33 02/09
Osprey
Northumberland
Whittle Dene Reservoirs
12:21
one
12:47 02/09
Osprey
Northamptonshire
Thrapston GPs
one over Elinor Lake
12:13 02/09
Osprey
Devon
Skern, Northam Burrows CP
10:30
one flew south
12:15 02/09
Osprey
Hampshire
Keyhaven Marshes
one flew south
12:33 02/09
Osprey
Northumberland
Whittle Dene Reservoirs
12:21
one
12:47 02/09
Osprey
Northamptonshire
Thrapston GPs
one over Elinor Lake
September 2, 2025 at 11:58 AM
More reported sightings.
12:13 02/09
Osprey
Devon
Skern, Northam Burrows CP
10:30
one flew south
12:15 02/09
Osprey
Hampshire
Keyhaven Marshes
one flew south
12:33 02/09
Osprey
Northumberland
Whittle Dene Reservoirs
12:21
one
12:47 02/09
Osprey
Northamptonshire
Thrapston GPs
one over Elinor Lake
12:13 02/09
Osprey
Devon
Skern, Northam Burrows CP
10:30
one flew south
12:15 02/09
Osprey
Hampshire
Keyhaven Marshes
one flew south
12:33 02/09
Osprey
Northumberland
Whittle Dene Reservoirs
12:21
one
12:47 02/09
Osprey
Northamptonshire
Thrapston GPs
one over Elinor Lake
I was about to give up in the miserable weather on Saturday when I noticed an unusually large roost of gulls on Keyhaven Lagoon. Persistence led to patch gold - Bonaparte's Gull! Appears to be the 1st for the reserve. #patchbirding #ukbirding #hantsbirds
September 1, 2025 at 4:34 PM
I was about to give up in the miserable weather on Saturday when I noticed an unusually large roost of gulls on Keyhaven Lagoon. Persistence led to patch gold - Bonaparte's Gull! Appears to be the 1st for the reserve. #patchbirding #ukbirding #hantsbirds
During our 6 months in the New Forest National Park, we were able to see the Marsh Harrier a number of times. The Keyhaven Marshes is a great place to see these birds, as there is a lot of marshland here, which is where they spend most of their time.
#birds #ukwildlife #birdsofprey
#birds #ukwildlife #birdsofprey
August 23, 2025 at 8:55 AM
During our 6 months in the New Forest National Park, we were able to see the Marsh Harrier a number of times. The Keyhaven Marshes is a great place to see these birds, as there is a lot of marshland here, which is where they spend most of their time.
#birds #ukwildlife #birdsofprey
#birds #ukwildlife #birdsofprey
Lovely walk around Keyhaven Marshes today. Whimbrel added to the year list & my first Clouded Yellow butterfly of the year. Spoonbill, all the usual waders including a ridiculously close Ruff & Yellow-legged Gull also seen. Pub lunch to finish #UKBirding
August 21, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Lovely walk around Keyhaven Marshes today. Whimbrel added to the year list & my first Clouded Yellow butterfly of the year. Spoonbill, all the usual waders including a ridiculously close Ruff & Yellow-legged Gull also seen. Pub lunch to finish #UKBirding
Hurst Castle/Keyhaven Lake at the entrance of the Solent and the marina at Christchurch Harbour, just along the coast.
#PhotographersUnited #PhotographersOfBluesky #photography #omsystem #ArtFilters #BForBlue l
#PhotographersUnited #PhotographersOfBluesky #photography #omsystem #ArtFilters #BForBlue l
July 28, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Hurst Castle/Keyhaven Lake at the entrance of the Solent and the marina at Christchurch Harbour, just along the coast.
#PhotographersUnited #PhotographersOfBluesky #photography #omsystem #ArtFilters #BForBlue l
#PhotographersUnited #PhotographersOfBluesky #photography #omsystem #ArtFilters #BForBlue l