Steve Waite

Plenty of rain and the first signs of spring passage... stevesbirdingblog.blogspot.com/2026/02/in-f... #ukbirding

Both Siberian Lesser Whitethroats by Seaton Bowling Green this morning, showing and calling well. Also two Black Redstarts #ukbirding

Think weve got this Greylag today Dave. Really orange-billed (some are much pinkier) and subtle white patch at base of upper mandible . Thanks for that its a yeartick

I feel like this is the big surge following the orginal expansion of a few years ago. Must mean that some of the habitat is still in good nick!

Indeed! Be amazing if they all bred locally

A drastic and sudden increase in patch Cirl Bunting numbers.... stevesbirdingblog.blogspot.com/2026/01/cirl... #ukbirding

Pleased to say I've had much better views of the Seaton Little Gull during my lunchbreak... #ukbirding

All it needed was a bit more effort... Delighted to find an adult Little Gull in the the melee of gulls off Seaton Beach this morning. Couldn't get close to it due to the need of shelter, but hopefully it stays until the rain stops later #ukbirding

Thankyou so much for the feedback Paul, and thanks for taking the time to read it in the first place :-)

Despite the excellent numbers of gulls on patch over the last couple of days, and me putting plenty of effort in, I have failed to find any Little Gulls. Highlights have been 2 1w Caspian Gull (today's pictured), a Kittiwake over Axmouth bridge and 44 Med Gulls yesterday #ukbirding

Thanks Steph! Apologies for earlier mix up though!

The Seaton Lesser Whitethroats in detail: stevesbirdingblog.blogspot.com/2026/01/the-... #ukbirding

Interesting. I tend to think wildfowl doesn't move until we get some ice, however I guess birds may already be moving to UK from near continent/the low countries

A hint that cold weather is coming? Wouldn't usually expect to see/hear a Golden Plover flying around over Seaton mid-winter.... #ukbirding

Finally the cold weather has moved wildfowl! This female Goldeneye was on the sea off Seaton for about 20 mins this morning before flying off west. A proper patch rare these days! #ukbirding

Ten Black-necked Grebes off the Sailing Club near Sandsfoot Castle, Portland Harbour at 12:30 today (2 displaying to each other which was nice!) plus 4 GN Diver @portlandbirdobs.bsky.social

At least two, possibly three presumed blythi Lesser Whitethroats around the Bowling Green at Seaton this morning. Also six Black Redstarts present, including the male (photographed). 13 Barnacle Geese still on the Axe, with a Merlin and Marsh Harrier yesterday #ukbirding

Not the grey geese i was hoping for but still a wonderful Christmas treat today on the Axe with these 13 Barnacle Geese. Surely as good as a Barnie could ever get!? Also 5 dark-bellied Brents with them #ukbirding

A feather perfect 1w Caspian Gull on the Axe Estuary this afternoon, first picked up by Phil #ukbirding

Hi Andy, thanks for that. Two places really. I prefer the road that runs alongside the Estuary between Seaton and Axmouth, as you can stop wherever there are gulls. However when there are lots of gulls on the very upper estuary where it goes around the corner, Tower Hide at Black Hole Marsh best

Some more good gulling on The Axe... stevesbirdingblog.blogspot.com/2025/11/less... #ukbirding

Nice to have good views of one of two Lesser Whitethroat first found in Seaton yesterday by Clive. Quietly singing too so clearly a male! Heard it give a bit of a rattle call but it doesnt look that small so presumably a blythi? Lovely bird and showing well near the Bowling Club #ukbirding

Thanks Nick. Yes yellow red yellow is an Axe bird. Will pass this on and log it as a resighting. Many thanks

So that's what 32 tonnes of Wood Pigeon looks like... stevesbirdingblog.blogspot.com/2025/11/monu... #ukbirding

Three Blackcap in my garden this morning (2 male, 1 fem). They've not found the fat balls yet but it's good to see them back! #ukbirding

You've certainly got more chance than me where you are! Good luck :-)

It might be mild enough for me to get this out (and it really has to be mild for me to do that this late in the autumn!) but there are loads a Redwing and a few Song Thrush going over #ukbirding

Absolutely, thats why I hope it is the same bird :)

This bird looks to have a bit more yellow on the beak to me, although that's comparing an in-hand shot with a distant in-field shot so I wouldn't swear to it. However based on how scarce they are in E Devon the chances are it is the same bird. There certainly isn't one the Axe Estuary any more!

Red-necked Grebe showing well.... stevesbirdingblog.blogspot.com/2025/11/red-... #ukbirding