Robin Burrough

Adult Sparrowhawk in my West Bergholt UK garden.

It was great to see this Sparrowhawk in my garden this afternoon; I just had enough time to grab my camera and take a couple of shots through the window before it flew.
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Juvenile Black Stork

I was lucky enough to watch this juvenile Black Stork at RSPB Boyton Marshes for over an hour this morning.
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Black-crowned Night Heron at RSPB Rye Meads

The RSPB Rye Meads Black-crowned Night Heron showed very well occasionally; my first for the UK. Thanks to the RSPB staff for directions and help. #HertsBirds #UKBirding #Birds

Male Kingfisher perched on a close by branch at RSPB Lakenheath.

I enjoyed some superb close views of this Kingfisher at #RSPBLakenheath today.
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Clockwise from top left: Puffin, Razorbill, Guillemot, and Gannets on the ledges of RSPB Bempton Cliffs, Yorkshire, UK.

RSPB Bempton Cliffs was on top form today, with thousands of sea birds present and often showing at very close quarters. Looking inland was productive as well; Short-eared Owl, singing Corn Buntings, and many Tree Sparrows were notable.
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Lesser Yellowlegs in shallow water at YWT Filey Dams.

This fine Lesser Yellowlegs showed perfectly at close range at Filey Dams this afternoon. Many thanks to the friendly and helpful YWT staff who pointed me in the right direction.
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Male Marsh Harrier in flight over RSPB North Warren.

I had some great close-up views of this male Marsh Harrier over the reed beds at RSPB North Warren late this afternoon.
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Male and female Red-footed Falcons perched in dead branches at SWT Carlton Marshes.

Male (bottom) and female Red-footed Falcons at SWT Carlton Marshes this morning. Two of the 5 (or more?) present and showing superbly, either perched or hunting over Peto's Marsh with the Hobbys. It was great to see these two species flying together.
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Sedge Warbler singing on top of a bramble clump at Tollesbury Wick.

One of the many vocal and active Sedge Warblers at Tollesbury Wick today. There were also Cetti's and Reed Warblers, Chiffchaff, and both Greater and Lesser Whitethroat in good voice. A Red Kite, 6 Cattle Egrets, and at least 12 Whimbrel were also good to see.
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California Quail in Hawthorn bush, Old Hall Marshes

I have to admit that I had no expectation of California Quail on my Old Hall Marshes walk this afternoon - so this very vocal and handsome male was rather surprising! It might not count for much, but it was very entertaining 😄!
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Bittern showing well in young reed growth in front of RSPB Minsmere's Island Mere Hide.

A very obliging Bittern @rspbminsmere.bsky.social Island Mere yesterday.
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Common Cuckoo perched on a fence post at Abberton Reservoir.

I enjoyed some great views of this Common Cuckoo on my walk at Abberton Reservoir this afternoon.

Willow Warbler perched in Hawthorn in afternoon sunlight.

My first Willow Warblers of the year showed and sang very well at Abberton this afternoon. With a complementary cast of Whitethroat, Yellow Wagtail, Common Tern, Little Gull, Cattle Egret, Black-necked Grebe, Goosander and Nightingale (heard only), it was good to be out!
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Summer plumage Black-necked Grebes at Abberton Reservoir.

Abberton's long staying Black-necked Grebes are now in fine summer plumage.
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4 contrasting poses of a Bittern at RSPB Minsmere's Island Mere.

This Bittern showed superbly at RSPB Minsmere's Island Mere today.
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I'll never cease to be amazed at the hovering ability of Kestrals; here's a close example taken at Walberswick this morning.
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I was very pleased to see this superb male Black Redstart behind the Harbour Inn at Southwold this morning.
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A beautifully marked Hare at Abberton Reservoir this afternoon, keeping an eye on me.

Pairs of Red-crested Pochard, Smew, and Lesser Scaup, and a drake Common Scoter at Abberton Reservoir.

Dull and windy at Abberton Reservoir today, but the birding was superb. Apart from the Red-crested Pochard, Smew, Lesser Scaup, and Common Scoter shown here, 2 Slavonian and 17 Black-necked Grebes, 30+ Goosander and several Great Egrets provided the main highlights.
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Drake Green-winged Teal on the Princey Brook flood at Hatfield Broad Oak.

It was great to catch up with this classic drake Green-winged Teal at Hatfield Broad Oak this morning.

Adder sunning itself in the dunes at RSPB Minsmere.

Here's one of the seven Adders seen at RSPB Minsmere this morning. It was a good day; birding highlights were Spotted Redshank, Mediterranean Gull, Water Pipit, Bittern, and Jack Snipe.
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Shore Lark on Kessingland beach.

Finding the Kessingland Shore Lark took a while this afternoon, but once found, it performed to perfection at quite close range. Judging by the puffed up plumage, it wasn't just me feeling the cold in the wind!

Slavonian Grebe just E of Layer de la Haye Causeway, Abberton Reservoir.

A good afternoon at Abberton Reservoir today, after the fog had lifted. This close in Slavonian Grebe is trying to become a photo shoot super star, to the delight of many. #EssexBirding

Green Sandpiper on the E side of Layer de la Haye Causeway, Abberton Reservoir.

A fine Green Sandpiper on Abberton's Layer de la Haye Causeway. There were 3 of them along the East side late this afternoon. #EssexBirding

Cattle Egret RSPB Boyton Marshes

Tundra Bean Geese Thorpeness

An excellent outing on the Suffolk coast today. Apart from the Bean Geese and Cattle Egret, Ring-necked Duck, Velvet Scoter, and Hooded Crow all showed well.

Snow Buntings, Walberswick NNR.

The Snow Buntings on the shingle south of Walberswick showed well this morning.
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Redwing and Cotoneaster berries.

An excellent crop of garden Cotoneaster berries this year has been very popular with the birds. Redwings have become regular visitors; hopefully, they'll keep on coming at least until the restaurant runs out of stock!
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Whooper, Bewick's and Mute Swans (anticlockwise from top) on RSPB Minsmere East Scrape.

It was good to see the full collection of UK Swans in perfect winter light on RSPB Minsmere's East Scrape yesterday.
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Black-necked Grebe Old Hall Marshes

A superb afternoon walk at Old Hall Marshes today. This fine Black-necked Grebe was the most photogenic of the less common birds but was trumped in fading light by a Black-throated Diver. #EssexBirding