Sorting some old pics out and surprised to see I managed to get a Cetti’s Warbler back in April at Langford Lowfields. My best ever pic of one! #nottsbirding #birds #ukbirding #birdsseenin2026 #warblers #cettiswarbler

I missed the Black Storks by 20mins last night at @gibpointbirdobs.bsky.social so I went back again this morning. A Marsh Harrier flushed them, giving good scopes views in flight. Nice to see James Siddle, Kev Wilson & @stuarta21.bsky.social too. Bonus Corn Bunting on the way home. #lincsbirding

The White-rumped Sandpiper at Frampton Marsh was hard to pick out, sleeping amongst the Dunlin. Fortunately @hobhole.bsky.social managed it. Thanks Simon & nice to meet you, finally. I managed to relocate it afterwards for others too. Lincs #222. #lincsbirding

Couple from the Lincs area recently. #birds #ukbirding @lincsbirding.bsky.social #birdsseenin2026 #greenfinch #brownhare

I can’t even get a plastic bird at the moment. I was there before this report & within 10mins after, when I met a birder already there. Neither of us saw the bird, or any other birders. 🤔 Hats off to the local birding 🐦 ninja.. 🥷 A better scope needed? #ukbirding #birds #jodrellbank #lovellducks

This eclipse drake Ring-necked Duck at Netherfield Lagoons, Notts, was bird #258 of the year today. #birds #ukbirding #nottsbirding #birdsseenin2026 #loveducks #ringneckedduck

The Hudsonian Godwit at Cattawade Marshes today. It came in very close to the bank feeding, giving stunning views. #ukbirding #birds #birdsseenin2026 @rarebirder.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social #hudsoniangodwit #essexbirding

Long-tailed Shrike! 2nd UK record & first in 26 years. With thanks to Dave Woodhouse. Happy to do less than a 19 hour day in future, no problem. Also: drake Lesser Scaup & 3 Surf Scoter. #birds #fifebirding #scotland #birdingscotland #birdsseenin2026 Year #256. Shrike #7. UK Life #328.

Spoke slightly too soon below.. I managed a Yellow-legged Gull at Langford Lowfields this evening. #255 for year. #nottsbirding #ukbirding #birds #birdsseenin2026 #gulls #lovegulls #yellowleggedgull

First week of the year with no new year, Lincs or life ticks. Missed the Pec Sand at Snettisham, but had great views of purring Turtle Dove. #ukbirding #ukbirds #birds #norfolkbirding #birdsseenin2026 #turtledove

The Lincs Stone-curlew at Anderby Marsh late evening in golden light. A magnificent bird & the best views of this species I’ve had. Thank you James Siddle! With @yellowbellyontour.bsky.social. #ukbirds #birds @lincsbirding.bsky.social #birdsseenin2026 Lincs #221, year #254.

Spotted Redshank in summer plumage and Green Sandpiper in front of Lapwing, Blacktoft Sands RSPB yesterday. #birds #ukbirding #yorksbirding #birdsseenin2026

A great day birding with Dave Woodhouse. Flamborough sea watch, 2 Bonxie’s at Bempton, Spotshank, Green Sand, Marsh Harriers food pass at Blacktoft, Corn Bunting. Also nice to meet Brett Richards & @routledgesteve.bsky.social. #birds #ukbirding #birdsseenin2026 #flamborough #bempton #blacktoftsands

Avocet family from Frampton Marsh RSPB a few weeks ago. #lincsbirding #birds #ukbirding #birdsseenin2026 #avocets

Thanks for great walk after work this evening @robstevenson.bsky.social & Alison. Spotted Flycatcher is bird #250 for the year. Lovely to see. #lincsbirding #birds #ukbirding @lincsbirding.bsky.social

It seems like a long time since I managed a new bird for the year (2 whole weeks!). Failed again on Spot Fly, but managed a brief Whinchat. This was bird #249 of the year. #crapbirdpics #birds #ukbirds #whinchat #southyorksbirding #birdsseenin2026

White-rumped Sandpiper, emerging from behind the Coot, this evening at Langford Lowfields. Great find by @notbirdingnick.bsky.social. First for site and only 2nd record for Notts. #248 for year. #birds #ukbirding #nottsbirding #birdsseenin2026

TWO new herons in 24 hrs was not what I expected… This Lincs Squacco Heron was re-found by eagle-eyed @yellowbellyontour.bsky.social early this morning, just before I arrived. #lincsbirding #ukbirding #ukbirds #birds #herons #birdsseenin2026 With @jrmjones.bsky.social @birdergaz.bsky.social & Mike W

Some good footage* on the Western Reef Heron yesterday. My first 1st for Britain. Amazing bird, great company. Apologies to the locals. *Yeah, I know - cheers. #birds #ukbirding @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social #wales #caernarfon #birdsseenin2026 #wales #westernreefheron

Unbelievable! Last night I saw a Quail run across a track at Orgreave Lagoons. This was my 10th attempt to try & see one. I wasn’t quick enough to get a pic, but Sam was stood next to me and managed this. Wow. Never give up. UK #324 #yorksbirding #ukbirding #birds #quail #lifer #birdsseenin2026

The adult female American Black Tern at Long Nanny, back for a 7th year. Another breeding attempt with an Arctic Tern, you can about make out the egg(s) here. A dainty little thing.. for an American! AMIRITE? IS THIS THING ON? etc.. #birds #ukbirding #northumberland #longnanny #birdsseenin2026

I was the first one on site to see the adult Rose-coloured Starling today at Long Nanny (well worth the early start!). Fabulous bird. #birds #ukbirding #rosystarling #rosycolouredstarling #northumberlandbirding #longnanny #northumberland #ukbirds @rarebirder.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social

Another one of Baird’s Sandpiper at Frampton Marsh RSPB yesterday afternoon, during it’s very brief stay. Eagle-eyed Ollie Beacock was on the ball! #lincsbirding #ukbirds #birds #ukbirding #bairdssandpiper #birdsseenin2026

If you play bird poker, this is a great pair to have… Although not as good as a Royal Thrush, obviously. #birds #ukbirding #birdsseenin2026 #birdpoker #arctictern #americanblacktern #longnanny #northumberlandbirding #northumberland

The… er… Baird’s Sandpiper! Luckily I managed to get a bit of flight footage. Lincs #219. #lincsbirding #birds #ukbirding #birdsseenin2026

Yes! Well done @richgreg3.bsky.social 👏🐧 This bird was brilliant to see & worth the 2.5 hr wait for this view. Also heard an Icterine Warbler.. but today was just rosy. Great find by Colin Bushell. UK #322, year #240. #birds #ukbirding #lifer #yorksbirding @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social #birdsseenin2026

When you go looking for one bird, but another is then found.. first correct answer wins virtual bird badge and a clap. #birdquiz #quiz #birds #ukbirding #birdsseenin2026

Another Lincs bird on my list today. Bittern fly over at Alkborough Flats. Lots of Beardies about, GWE, squealing Water Rail, Marsh Harrier, numerous Cetti’s. Lincs #218. @lincsbirding.bsky.social #lincsbirding #birds #ukbirding #birdsseenin2026

Red-necked Phalarope at North Cave Wetlands was bird #238 of the year. A lovely plumaged female bird, saw it spinning also. #birds #ukbirding #birdsseenin2026 #yorksbirding

Woodchat Shrike at Flamborough Head yesterday. An absolute treat to see. Only seen 1 of these before. #birds #ukbirding #yorksbirding #ukbirds @flamboroughbird.bsky.social #woodchatshrike #shrikes @manchesterbirder.bsky.social