andrew-parsons.bsky.social @andrew-parsons.bsky.social · 05/09/2026Passing through Herriots pool this evening and managed to see a Marsh Harrier and the Glossy Ibis flew over into the main lake. #avonbirds 091
andrew-parsons.bsky.social @andrew-parsons.bsky.social · 04/08/2026A Spotted Redshank with Common Redshank in front. A snipe. An Escaped Flamingo and Wood Sandpiper at Slimbridge. 050
andrew-parsons.bsky.social @andrew-parsons.bsky.social · 04/08/2026A trip to Slimbridge at the weekend gave me a few more ticks on the list. Managed to capture a Common Tern fishing. 150
andrew-parsons.bsky.social @andrew-parsons.bsky.social · 02/08/2026@bristolbirding.bsky.social Hi in the blog of Daily sightings I see a dipper was seen at Compton Dando. Could anyone message me where abouts to look. I've been a few times but no luck in seeing one yet. 120
andrew-parsons.bsky.social @andrew-parsons.bsky.social · 27/05/2026Saw a clouded yellow butterfly on Sunday morning on Dundry. I wasn't sure what it was until it landed where it was mainly white. @savebutterflies.bsky.social @ukbutterflies.bsky.social 091
andrew-parsons.bsky.social @andrew-parsons.bsky.social · 25/05/2026A quick stop at Herriot's pool tonight after dropping the youngest off and there was a lot of weed against the wall bank which was keeping the birds at a distance. What I thought was Sand Martins at the time turned out to be Little Ringed Plover 050
andrew-parsons.bsky.social @andrew-parsons.bsky.social · 23/05/2026A Whitethroat, Reed Bunting, Reed Warbler and Blackcap between picnic 1 and 2 at Chew Valley Lake. #avonbirds 052
andrew-parsons.bsky.social @andrew-parsons.bsky.social · 23/05/2026Managed to see the Barn owl flying around Herons Green bay this morning. #avonbirds 182
andrew-parsons.bsky.social @andrew-parsons.bsky.social · 17/05/2026Went to Portbury Wharf yesterday afternoon to see if the Spoonbill was there, but didn't see it. Saw this from the North pool hide is it, a Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler or something else? #avonbirds 241
andrew-parsons.bsky.social @andrew-parsons.bsky.social · 23/04/2026Went for a walk around Woodford lodge and along the path towards the dam and managed to capture a Garden Warbler. A first for me. #avonbirds 141
andrew-parsons.bsky.social @andrew-parsons.bsky.social · 19/04/2026A walk up to Maes Knoll on Dundry we saw a Green Woodpecker, 5 Whitethroat and 3 Buzzard one being bombarded by a crow and 2 Chiffchaff. #avonbirds 151
andrew-parsons.bsky.social @andrew-parsons.bsky.social · 18/04/2026Mange to capture a glimpse of a Lesser Whitethroat while walking the dogs in the fields in Whitchurch. Shame I only had my phone to hand. #avonbirds 0102
andrew-parsons.bsky.social @andrew-parsons.bsky.social · 12/04/2026Up above the rainbow this afternoon. 011
andrew-parsons.bsky.social @andrew-parsons.bsky.social · 12/04/2026A dog walk up Dundry this afternoon and I had a Linnet posing for a photo. My first Common Whitethroat and a Chiffchaff jumping away. 051
andrew-parsons.bsky.social @andrew-parsons.bsky.social · 26/03/2026The Mandarin Duck was enjoying the sun on the bank of Herriots pool this afternoon. 071
andrew-parsons.bsky.social @andrew-parsons.bsky.social · 26/03/2026Saw a pair of Willow Warblers along the Bittern Trail at Chew Valley Lake. 081
andrew-parsons.bsky.social @andrew-parsons.bsky.social · 26/03/2026Managed to catch a glimpse of the osprey at Chew Valley Lake this afternoon. Seen from Herriot's Bridge. 0121
andrew-parsons.bsky.social @andrew-parsons.bsky.social · 19/03/2026A walk up Dundry after work this evening, the warm weather seems to have brought all the insects out, the highlights were a Small Tortoiseshell and 3 Peacock Butterflies. A 24 spot ladybird amongst several 7 spot ladybird and 5 Linnet. 060
andrew-parsons.bsky.social @andrew-parsons.bsky.social · 13/03/2026A Goldeneye couple at Chew Valley Lake this afternoon. #avonbirds 162
andrew-parsons.bsky.social @andrew-parsons.bsky.social · 13/03/2026A couple of Chiffchaff, a Blackcap and Wren seen while walking along the Woodford lodge path this afternoon. #avonbirds 032
Reposted by @andrew-parsons.bsky.socialBlake Norton @blakenorton.bsky.social · 12/03/2026I’m leading a birds and birdsong tour at Arnos Vale Cemetery this Saturday. It’s aimed squarely at novice bird watchers, with binoculars provided. #avonbids arnosvale.org.uk/birds-and-bi...arnosvale.org.ukBirds and birdsong tour - Arnos ValeJoin us and witness nature’s musical marvel of birdsong. 033
andrew-parsons.bsky.social @andrew-parsons.bsky.social · 07/03/2026What will this afternoon bring? #BristolCity 000
andrew-parsons.bsky.social @andrew-parsons.bsky.social · 05/03/2026Finally saw a Reed Bunting at Herriot's Pool this evening. #avonbirds 092
andrew-parsons.bsky.social @andrew-parsons.bsky.social · 02/03/2026A walk up and around Dundry on Saturday we saw a few birds that included a pair of Stonechat, 5 Buzzards, a Red Kite and several Skylarks as well as the usual suspects. 041
andrew-parsons.bsky.social @andrew-parsons.bsky.social · 01/03/2026Managed to find the Firecrest at Lords Wood again this afternoon, not so lucky with the Crossbills today. #avonbirds 0142
andrew-parsons.bsky.social @andrew-parsons.bsky.social · 22/02/2026Also saw 6 Redwing, Goldcrest, 1 Firecrest as week as all the usual birds at Lords Wood. #avonbirds 0112
andrew-parsons.bsky.social @andrew-parsons.bsky.social · 22/02/2026Finally managed to catch a glimpse of the Crossbills at Lords Wood this afternoon. We saw about 10 in the end. #avonbirds 0102
andrew-parsons.bsky.social @andrew-parsons.bsky.social · 19/02/2026A nice surprise this morning to see a Little Egret in the river Frome, St Judes. #avonbirds 092
andrew-parsons.bsky.social @andrew-parsons.bsky.social · 16/02/2026Managed to catch a pair of Kingfishers along the river Frome at Eastville Park. #avonbirds 0112
andrew-parsons.bsky.social @andrew-parsons.bsky.social · 14/02/2026Also see the Ring-necked duck amongst the Tufted Ducks and a Goldeneye at Herons Green. 052
andrew-parsons.bsky.social @andrew-parsons.bsky.social · 14/02/2026Finally managed to see a Mediterranean Gull as well as a great Egret, Several Cattle Egrets and a Water Rail at Herons Green Bay this afternoon. 062
andrew-parsons.bsky.social @andrew-parsons.bsky.social · 11/02/2026One of the trees with the Cattle Egrets at Herriot's pool this evening. #avonbirds 092
andrew-parsons.bsky.social @andrew-parsons.bsky.social · 07/02/2026A quick visit between the rain to Battery Point in Portishead this morning managed to see 5 Purple Sandpipers, 2 curlews, an Oyster Catcher and a Rock Pipit. 083
andrew-parsons.bsky.social @andrew-parsons.bsky.social · 06/02/2026A quick stop off at Herons Green Bay before the school pick up saw all the usual suspects as well as the Ring-necked duck, Marsh Harrier and the Greylag Goose. 042
andrew-parsons.bsky.social @andrew-parsons.bsky.social · 29/01/2026Spotted a little Chiffchaff busy amongst some Buddleia, next to the river Frome in St Judes today. #avonbirds 062
andrew-parsons.bsky.social @andrew-parsons.bsky.social · 24/01/2026Some of the recent photos from Chew Valley Lake. 040
andrew-parsons.bsky.social @andrew-parsons.bsky.social · 24/01/2026Some of the recent photos from Chew Valley Lake. 040
andrew-parsons.bsky.social @andrew-parsons.bsky.social · 11/01/2026Walking the dogs around Hengrove mound and the old Airfield and saw 5 Redwings a Great Spotted Woodpecker as well as the usual Crows, Magpies Blue Tits and Blackbirds. Unfortunately only had my phone camera. 031
andrew-parsons.bsky.social @andrew-parsons.bsky.social · 27/12/2025After having the lurgy it was nice to get out with the camera again. Some of my highlights between Woodford Lodge and The Dam at Chew Valley, was a Buzzard, Bullfinch and Goldeneye. Also saw a group of 14 Tufted ducks, 2 Great Crested Grebe 051
andrew-parsons.bsky.social @andrew-parsons.bsky.social · 14/12/2025A few more spotted along the path from the dam to Woodford Lodge. 042
andrew-parsons.bsky.social @andrew-parsons.bsky.social · 14/12/2025A few spotted along the path from the dam to Woodford Lodge. 043
andrew-parsons.bsky.social @andrew-parsons.bsky.social · 14/12/2025Just catching up on some photos from Friday at Chew Valley Lake. All seen at Herons Green Bay. 021
andrew-parsons.bsky.social @andrew-parsons.bsky.social · 14/12/2025Nature is a bit confused in my garden the tree is blossoming and there was a bee out on it this afternoon. 021
andrew-parsons.bsky.social @andrew-parsons.bsky.social · 07/12/2025Saw this little one waddling along by the Canal in Birmingham this morning trying to make friends with a pair of Canada geese. A Domestic Muscovy Duck. (I think). 000
andrew-parsons.bsky.social @andrew-parsons.bsky.social · 06/12/2025A potential new tenant checking out the spare room in the garden this morning. 000
andrew-parsons.bsky.social @andrew-parsons.bsky.social · 06/12/2025A few more birds from yesterday's walk at Chew Valley Lake. 030
andrew-parsons.bsky.social @andrew-parsons.bsky.social · 05/12/2025One of 3 Redwings seen today at Chew Valley Lake. 141
andrew-parsons.bsky.social @andrew-parsons.bsky.social · 05/12/2025A wren on the path between Woodford Lodge and the Dam 011
andrew-parsons.bsky.social @andrew-parsons.bsky.social · 05/12/20252 of quite a few Canada Geese at Chew Valley lake today. 011
andrew-parsons.bsky.social @andrew-parsons.bsky.social · 05/12/2025A little Grebe by the Dam of Chew Valley Lake. 041
