Rob

Great morning’s birding at Ogmore with Barrie Gardiner yest’day. A lone knot was followed by a hunting osprey, which flew down and up past us twice, close in. 100s of hirundines leaving Wales were followed by the confiding grey phalarope, so great to watch. Footage taken by phone, no scope required!

Very obliging of the marsh sandpiper to show at Peterstone Wentloog, esp having travelled all the way to Devon for it on Saturday, with Rich Webb and Owen Erasmus, only to miss it by 10 minutes! This footage taken at high water this morning.

Hi Alun. Don’t think the BOU is saying, just categorising, but haven’t read too closely. I just wanted to celebrate a very enjoyable bird I was very happy to see!

The BOU have given the Pembs ‘Grackle’ category ‘E’ status. Seems inadequate for such a memorable bird, so I’m nominating it for the coveted ‘Bird Personality of 2023 Award’! Never seen so many beaming birders enjoying a birds antics.
Seems time 4a lucrative re-release of ‘The Day Of The Grackle’!

These Scottish redshank seem to think they can perch anywhere!

Cheers Paul!

Thanks Ian. Good to see you in the car park!

Thanks Dan, much appreciated. Well pleased with the footage myself - - though most credit must go to the excellent cast!

Wood Warbler Special! Absolutely stunning views of this captivating little bird at Dinas this weekend. Phonescoping’s usually useless 4 small birds, so esp wonderful 2 spend hours actually filming this fella. Hope you enjoy the footage. (Volume essential. Likes appreciated!) #birdingWales

Apologies for this depressing post. Absolutely shocking report re Starmer’s ripping up of environmental protections: “Labour’s great nature sellout is the worst attack on England’s ecosystems I’ve seen in my lifetime”……

Sign the Petition Halt the Installation of the Aqua Park at Cosmeston Lakes Country Park, Penarth

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Thanks John! Though can’t see why you’d include Rich in that. 😂😂😂 (Hi Rich!)

Hi Ian!

This is my first post on ‘The Other Side’ of this Musk-free zone. It’s very dark here, a daunting step into the unknown. I’ve one follower, who I’m following: “Rich!? You out there?”