From #WyverLaneNR GW Egret, 2 Grey Heron, 43 Teal, 7 Wigeon, 83 Mallard, 2 Tufted, 3 Gadwall, 5 Mandarin, fem Goosander, 2 Shoveler, 2 Little Grebe, 3 Water Rail, 173 BH Gull, LBB Gull, 2 Snipe, 14 Lapwing, 2 Stonechat, Green Woodpecker, 4 Redpoll, 12 Siskin, Chiffchaff @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social
02.12.2025 15:55 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
At #WyverLaneNR today. Highlight was a Brambling in the mound hedge. Also Red Kite, 9 Wigeon, 62 Teal, 4 Gadwall, 15 Mandarin, 2 Shoveler, Goosander, 3 Water Rail, 2 Stonechat, 2 Mipit, 2 Skylark, Chiffchaff, 3 Redpoll, 50 Lapwing, Com Gull, LBB Gull, c500 BH Gull @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social
25.11.2025 17:54 — 👍 5 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
17th November
a juv Dark-bellied Brent at Staunton Harold Res this morning, from Broadstone Lane
yesterday, first-winter Little Gull, Med Gull and 7 Whooper Swans at Carsington, and Ruddy Shelduck on the floods at Ingleby
17.11.2025 08:28 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Hawfinch
Hawfinch
Mistle Thrush
After a few storm/tree related travel disruptions we enjoyed a top day looking for Hawfinch & Crossbill in central Derbyshire.
2 Hawfinch showed early with Dipper, Mistle & Song Thrush & 50+ Siskin. Crossbill were heard only but a big skein of PFG (c150) made up for it! @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social
16.11.2025 17:31 — 👍 10 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
A wildfowl chorus this morning #WyverlaneNR @derbyswildlife.bsky.social @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social, the rain having an impact on the main pool levels @belperbirder.bsky.social @willowglass12.bsky.social @danmartinwildlife.bsky.social
13.11.2025 10:23 — 👍 12 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0
2 Caspian Gulls, Stonechat and 4 Goldeneye were the best at Barrow GP this morning
08.11.2025 16:24 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Ravens displaying in the #PeakDistrict sunshine. 15 seen with 2 Buzzards that soon moved away @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social
08.11.2025 15:44 — 👍 5 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
1403 Woodpigeons visible in a single frame of this video at 21 seconds @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social #UKBirding, my estimate at the time was 12k birds through in three large waves in about 20 minutes, but I might have been well under...
07.11.2025 21:52 — 👍 40 🔁 5 💬 3 📌 0
November feel to #WyverlaneNR @derbyswildlife.bsky.social @derbyshirebirds Redwings,Song Thrushes Blackbirds Fieldfares in the Sloes & Haws,3,500 Woodpigeon SW, 55 Mallard,60 Teal 5 Grey Heron Siskins pr of Bullfinch yet singing Chiffchaff & MistleThrush on the lane @belperbirder.bsky.social
07.11.2025 16:52 — 👍 6 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0
7th November
4 Twite currently at Carsington, just dropped onto N side of Watersports island @samgod96.bsky.social
also a Scaup reported there today
Little Stint at Carr Vale, on middle flash (for fourth day)
07.11.2025 14:22 — 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
I was surprised to see 5 Whooper Swans moving north-west through Longdendale and dropping onto Bottoms Res @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social this morning - but presumably same phenomenon of birds abandoning the Ouse Washes #UKBirding macaulaylibrary.org/asset/644796...
07.11.2025 11:47 — 👍 19 🔁 5 💬 5 📌 0
Some good news for Friday: the new RBBP report reveals that five species of large wading bird reached record totals in 2023, including Spoonbill. See the trend since 2010 below… even the bird itself looks shocked by the increase! Read more at rbbp.org.uk/2023-report-... #ukbirding #ornithology
07.11.2025 10:19 — 👍 249 🔁 32 💬 2 📌 2
Not the best phone video but any day with a feeding Otter is a good one! This was Belper river gardens this morning. Not bothered by our presence as I soon gathered a small crowd who enjoyed it too as most had never seen one. It was on the weir but eventually worked its way north to the island 🦦
06.11.2025 14:11 — 👍 62 🔁 3 💬 4 📌 0
The main pool at #WyverlaneNR @derbyswildlife.bsky.social is holding some water this afternoon @belperbirder.bsky.social @danmartinwildlife.bsky.social @willowglass12.bsky.social @tg42birder.bsky.social 22 Mallard 6 Grey Lags 2 Canadas
06.11.2025 13:21 — 👍 5 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
a Yellowhammer, encouraging you to join the Derbyshire Ornithological Society
Ever wondered why you aren't a member of Derbyshire Ornithological Society, the county's premier birding organisation?
Anyone joining between 1 September and 31 December will not have to pay again until 1 January 2027
Go on, give us a try...
www.derbyshireos.org.uk/join.php
06.11.2025 07:48 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A striking silhouette of a Woodcock in flight is captured against a glowing full moon, casting an ethereal backdrop. The bird's rounded wings and long, pointed bill are distinct, creating a dramatic profile as it glides through the night. Delicate, dark pine tree branches frame the scene, evoking an almost mystical atmosphere.
Woodcock silhouette has been superimposed onto photograph of a full moon.
Tonight, the Woodcock Moon rises. 🌕
Folklore whispers of Woodcocks awaiting this moonlit night to cross the seas & arrive in huge numbers on our shores.
It was believed tiny Goldcrests journeyed with them, riding on their backs!
It will be our second Supermoon of the year.
05.11.2025 10:30 — 👍 294 🔁 62 💬 3 📌 6
Woodcock in the snow, by Liz Cutting / BTO
November is the peak month for wintering Woodcock arrivals.
Unfortunately, Woodcock are prone to colliding with buildings during their noctural migration. If you find a dead or injured bird, please report it via the BirdTrack App, or email woodcock@bto.org.
📷 Woodcock by Liz Cutting / BTO
03.11.2025 12:41 — 👍 77 🔁 24 💬 1 📌 0
Low over the garden Belper 12m up @tg42birder.bsky.social Red Kite South Crich Lane/Coronation Avenue 13:03 #Derbyshirebirds @danmartinwildlife.bsky.social @stephbirdart.bsky.social @willowglass12.bsky.social @belperbirder.bsky.social
03.11.2025 13:35 — 👍 7 🔁 1 💬 2 📌 0
90 mins at #lockopark this pm with the stand out bird my first patch Merlin - a fem/juv type mobbed by a Crow before departing west. Also a female Peregrine with a Kingfisher, 6 Goosander & 28 Mandarin (the males now looking tip top!) on the lake #UKBirding #Birds @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social
02.11.2025 17:52 — 👍 12 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
15:52 Woodcock West over my garden Belper @tg42birder.bsky.social @belperbirder.bsky.social @danmartinwildlife.bsky.social @belperbirder.bsky.social wahooooo!
01.11.2025 16:04 — 👍 7 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0
1st November
a possible Fulmar headed east over Swarkestone Bridge at 10.10, seen from moving car by @spinneybirder.bsky.social
a Firecrest at Carsington for it's second day, at bottom of Oldfield Lane (@cliveaderbys.bsky.social today, @ddbirder.bsky.social yesterday)
#DerbyshireBirds #UKBirding
01.11.2025 10:23 — 👍 6 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Glossy Ibis Willington Wetlands this morning. I missed the influx earlier in the autumn (including 2 birds by about 30 minutes!) so it's brilliant to finally see one this year. Also 2 Marsh Harrier, 2 Cattle Egret, 2 Kingfisher & a Green Sandpiper @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social #UKBirding #Birds
29.10.2025 15:44 — 👍 10 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Birder, conservationist and immature naturalist emotionally tied to the Derbyshire Trent Valley
The Bird Observatories Council co-ordinates and promotes the work of the Bird Observatories at a national level in Great Britain, Ireland, Isle of Man and Channel Islands.
https://www.birdobscouncil.org.uk/
The UK Breeding Bird Survey & Waterways Breeding Bird Survey; monitoring bird species with skilled volunteers. A @btobirds.bsky.social, @jncc.bsky.social and @rspb.bsky.social partnership. https://www.bto.org/our-science/projects/breeding-bird-survey
Photographer of all things outdoors. Quality pics on this page https://www.flickr.com/photos/129205706@N05/
Presenter on BBC Radio 3. I'm here for birds, music, all things radio, mountains, birds and birds.
Derbyshire Birder and Moth Trapper. VC57 Moth Verifier and DBRC Verifier. Local patch #WyverLaneNR. Metal, Prog Rock obsessive. Penguins and Steelers fan.
Crex, ducks & Rook n’ Roller
Birds, Moths, Nature etc.
Birds. Parkrun tourist. County Antrim birding. Northern Ireland
https://ebird.org/profile/MjMzNDk1NA
French birder, coordinator of Vol de Nuit - a program dedicated to nocturnal bird migration
Obsessed with nocmig, NFC, bird calls ID and birding in general
https://xeno-canto.org/contributor/TLORJJUZZT
https://trektellen.org/count/view/3352/20250219
Birder, blades fan, horse racing fan too. With an interest in geo politics.
We cover a full range of natural history interests in Sheffield (UK) and the surrounding area, with activities for both interested beginners and specialists.
http://www.sorby.org.uk/
23 year old birder and MSc Biology student at the University of Sheffield. Love bird behaviour and migration.
Birding in the UK (294 spp.) and abroad when possible, also insects, mammals, etc.
eBird: https://ebird.org/profile/MTAzMTI5OA
There is no Maverick without Goose. A team worker looking out for wildlife.
Bird ringer, watcher and nest finder based in north Derbyshire 🐦
Wildlife lover first. I dabble in campaigning when I can.
I run www.derbyshirebirdtours & offer slow paced relaxing wildlife walks.
Bird illustrator, Birder mostly Devon, birdwatching guide, wildlife bird tour leader, keen seawatcher.
Bigging up the non-native birds, escapes and hybrids of Britain and Ireland
Here at DaNES we enjoy exploring the diverse and fascinating world of insects and their non-marine arthropod relatives. We hold events and field visits to help record invertebrates across our area and have a database of over half a million records.
