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Daniel Langston @dlangstonbirder.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Visits to the patch have been very limited recently since becoming a Dad, but my first new #PWC2026 points in 3 months today with Tree Pipit and Lesser Whitethroat at Bardney Pits. Good vismig with an Osprey and lots of mipits / hirundines south. @patchbirding.bsky.social @lincsbirding.bsky.social

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Daniel Langston @dlangstonbirder.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

3 new Caspian Gulls at Leadenham Tip today, a 1s and two nice adults. At least 14 different birds over the last week and a half. Also 5 YlG today inc a ringed 1s. @lincsbirding.bsky.social

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Daniel Langston @dlangstonbirder.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

More gulls moving through Leadenham Tip, with at least 5 Casps (juv, 3 1s and a 3s), plenty of YLG, and the below oddity. Some suggestions include a YLG with very low hormonal level, or a hybrid, but whatever it was, it's a scary looking thing. @lincsbirding.bsky.social

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Daniel Langston @dlangstonbirder.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

5 Casps (4 juv and 1s), 6 YLG and 8+ intermedius LBBGs at Leadenham Top this morning, though all frequently flushing so an undercount - a selection below. @lincsbirding.bsky.social

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Daniel Langston @dlangstonbirder.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Up to 7 Casps this morning at Leadenham Tip (4 juv, 1s, 2s, 3s), with about 5 YLG and a Tree Pipit over. @lincsbirding.bsky.social

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Daniel Langston @dlangstonbirder.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

5 Caspian Gulls (3 juv, 1s and 3s), one juv being a really nice new pale bird, and at least 10 YLG at Leadenham Tip this afternoon. @lincsbirding.bsky.social

Juv YLG (left) chasing the pale juv Casp.

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Daniel Langston @dlangstonbirder.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

First visit to Leadenham Tip this year, and it's still ace... 3 pretty early juv Casps (5 total) and 6 YLG in the flock. @lincsbirding.bsky.social

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Daniel Langston @dlangstonbirder.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

A juv Black-necked Grebe on patch this afternoon is my sixth BNG this year in the area, not a bad showing. Also my first male Lesser Emperor but a bit distant. #PatchBirding @lincsbirding.bsky.social

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Patchwork Challenge @patchbirding.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

We have just updated the blog with the May round-up of #PWC2026! You can find it here by clicking this link: patchworkchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/06/may-... Thanks to everyone who has inputted their scores/highlights and uploaded images using the hashtags to Twitter/Bluesky. Happy June birding!

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May round-up 2026

Hello from the Patchwork Challenge team! We hope you enjoyed taking part in the past month of #PWC2026! If you have yet to sign up and are i...

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Daniel Langston @dlangstonbirder.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

The rain has done its job, and Branston Island looks good again... Excellent post-work visit produced 4 Arctic Tern E, Spoonbill, G Ibis, 11 Ringo and #PatchGold Mandarin nfy. 146/204. #PatchBirding @lincsbirding.bsky.social

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Daniel Langston @dlangstonbirder.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

5 months of patching Branston Island so far - not much water left now, but some great birds this year so far... Bonaparte's, GW Teal, Temminck's, Limosa Blackwits, 100s passage waders, Ibises, tonnes of Geese, BN Grebes - it's surpassed expectations. #PatchBirding @lincsbirding.bsky.social

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Daniel Langston @dlangstonbirder.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

4 Glossy Ibis, 4 Greenshank, 52 Ringed Plover and a Pintail on Branston Island this morning along with 6 Great Egrets, including 4 new breeding-plumaged birds which left E together. #PatchBirding @lincsbirding.bsky.social

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Daniel Langston @dlangstonbirder.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

My first #PWC2026 pts since 8 May despite some great birding recently, finding a new Glossy Ibis at Branston Island to join the 3 long-stayers. 145/203. Also 4 Greenshank new-in and 45+ Ringed Plover. Water levels just about hanging on in parts. #PatchBirding @lincsbirding.bsky.social

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Daniel Langston @dlangstonbirder.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

Ringed Whooper Swan, ABP, part of a group of 7 new in at dawn at Branston Island, left N by 0600. From quick search seems to be Welney hatched, maybe explaining the group's delay. Also 73 Ringo, Dunlin, Garganey, 3 Ibis and 2 Great, 25! Little Egret. #PatchBirding @lincsbirding.bsky.social

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Daniel Langston @dlangstonbirder.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

At least 126 Ringed Plovers across two quick visits to Branston Island today, probably loads moving through in between. Also Sanderling, 11 Dunlin, Black-necked Grebe, 2s Casp, 3 Ibis and Garganey - what a site! #PatchBirding @lincsbirding.bsky.social

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Daniel Langston @dlangstonbirder.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Branston Island still looking great, with an incredible 64 Ringed Plovers this evening, alongside a Sanderling and 3 Dunlin. Also 3 Ibis and a Garganey still. #PatchBirding @lincsbirding.bsky.social

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Daniel Langston @dlangstonbirder.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Some unexpected rain with SE winds dropped a fab Temminck's Stint onto Branston Island this morning, with a Sanderling also new for #PWC2026. 145 sp and 200 pts! Also 6 Wood Sand, 7 Whimbrel, Greenshank, RP, 2 Ruff, 5 LRP and 3 Ibis. #PatchBirding @lincsbirding.bsky.social

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Daniel Langston @dlangstonbirder.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Spotted Redshank new for #PWC2026 this morning at Branston Island, with Garden Warbler also new in recent days. 143/193. Also 8! Wood Sandpipers amongst a great selection of waders, and 3 Ibis still. #PatchBirding @lincsbirding.bsky.social

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Daniel Langston @dlangstonbirder.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

Drake Garganey, Wood Sand, 6 Ruff, Dunlin, Greenshank, 3 Blackwit, 2 Redshank, LRP, 3 Glossy Ibis and Great Egret best at Branston Island this morning. #PWC2026 @lincsbirding.bsky.social

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Daniel Langston @dlangstonbirder.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

More fantastic passage at Branston Island today, with Grey Plover and Common Sand new for #PWC2026. 141/190. Totals: Grey Plover, 7 Wood Sand, 2 Barwit, 2 Blackwit, Whimbrel, 11 Ruff, Greenshank, 6 RP, 2 LRP, 3 Ibis, WF Goose. #PatchBirding @lincsbirding.bsky.social

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Daniel Langston @dlangstonbirder.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

1/2 Couple of distant videos of the Branston Island Bonaparte's Gull from Sunday... Initially took a while to convince myself it was the real deal when sat on the water, but size and other features very obvious on land. #PatchBirding @lincsbirding.bsky.social

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Daniel Langston @dlangstonbirder.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

More fantastic birding on patch, best being 5 Arctic Terns and 3 Wood Sands at Branston Island pre-work new for #PWC2026. 139/188. Also Cattle Egret, 3 G Ibis, WF Goose, Greenshank, Whimbrel and other bits, topped off by an Osprey N this eve. #PatchBirding @lincsbirding.bsky.social

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Daniel Langston @dlangstonbirder.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

Before the excitement of the Bony's, it was already a great visit to the patch, with 7 Whimbrel E, a Swift and a late Brambling new for #PWC2026. 137/184. #PatchBirding @lincsbirding.bsky.social

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Daniel Langston @dlangstonbirder.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

Few more record shots of the Bonaparte's Gull on Branston Island for about 90 mins this morning... I think the 6th for Lincs? A find tick for me and 12pts for #PWC2026. #PatchBirding @lincsbirding.bsky.social

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Daniel Langston @dlangstonbirder.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

Get in! Found a 2cy Bonaparte's Gull on patch at Branston Island this morning, still present now as I'm leaving. View only through bushes from the Witham cycle track. #PatchBirding @lincsbirding.bsky.social

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Daniel Langston @dlangstonbirder.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Great afternoon on patch after getting back from Norway. Four new for #PWC2026, Barwit (2), Greenshank (2), Common Tern and a pair of Med Gulls. 133/165. Also on Branston Island, 2cy Casp, 3 Glossy Ibis, Whitefront and just 3 Blackwits. #PatchBirding @lincsbirding.bsky.social

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Daniel Langston @dlangstonbirder.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Short video of the ringed Continental Black-tailed Godwit from the patch at Branston Island last week whilst I'm away with work... #patchbirding @lincsbirding.bsky.social

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Daniel Langston @dlangstonbirder.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

Cuckoo and Grasshopper new for #PWC2026 this morning. 128/160. Ringed limosa Blackwit still with 60 islandica, plus 3 Ibis, Whitefront, intermedius LBBG on Branston Island. #PatchBirding @lincsbirding.bsky.social

L3 bottom left and intermedius top right.

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Daniel Langston @dlangstonbirder.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Thought I was watching the same Continental Black-tailed Godwit at Branston Island until it showed it's legs...a new bird, seems to be from the Ouse Washes. 2nd this spring, and shows they get with inland Icelandic flocks more regularly than thought? #PatchBirding @lincsbirding.bsky.social

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Daniel Langston @dlangstonbirder.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Cracking Spoonbill west at Branston Island this eve, new for #PWC2026. 125/156 Continental Black-tailed Godwit, 3 Glossy Ibis and LRP still. #PatchBirding @lincsbirding.bsky.social

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Daniel Langston @dlangstonbirder.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

LRP and House Martin new for #PWC2026 this aft. 124/154. Also Limosa Blackwit and 3 Glossy Ibis still Branston Island. Pair of Garganey and Black-necked Grebe both with brief stays on patch in the last week. #PatchBirding @lincsbirding.bsky.social

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Daniel Langston @dlangstonbirder.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

A pair of Garganey and a couple of Blackcap new on Branston Island this morning, with the Continental Blackwit and 3 Glossy Ibis still. 118/148 for #PWC2026. #PatchBirding @lincsbirding.bsky.social

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Daniel Langston @dlangstonbirder.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Continental Blackwit still at Branston alongside 3 Glossy Ibis, with 214 Whoopers N this AM. #PWC2026 Water Pipit flew over twice yesterday, and a 2cy Whitefront dropped in. #PatchBirding @lincsbirding.bsky.social

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Daniel Langston @dlangstonbirder.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Couple more shots of the Continental Black-tailed Godwit from this eve. #PatchBirding #UKBirding @lincsbirding.bsky.social

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Daniel Langston @dlangstonbirder.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

The Continental Black-tailed Godwit is back on Branston Island today, with the likely 2nd also. #PWC2026 #PatchBirding @lincsbirding.bsky.social

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Daniel Langston @dlangstonbirder.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Another Common Scoter on patch, this time at Bardney Pits. Also Redpoll over new for #PWC2026, 116/145. #PatchBirding @lincsbirding.bsky.social

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Daniel Langston @dlangstonbirder.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

Branston Island this morning - Caspian Gull and Swallow through both new for #PWC2026 115/144. No sign of the Continental Black-tailed Godwits unfortunately, 3 Glossy Ibis still. #PatchBirding @lincsbirding.bsky.social

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Daniel Langston @dlangstonbirder.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Pick of the afternoon at Branston Island, and a real surprise, was this Continental Black-tailed Godwit, alongside a possible 2nd and 18 Icelandic birds. Thanks to @markgolley.bsky.social for the confirmation, a really nice female L3 it looks like. #patchbirding @lincsbirding.bsky.social

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Daniel Langston @dlangstonbirder.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Nice afternoon at Branston Island, but bar some interesting Godwits in my next post, pretty quiet until I picked up this Osprey on the drive home... Parked the car and watched it fly over the patch along the Witham - cracker. 113/141 for #PWC2026 #PatchBirding @lincsbirding.bsky.social

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Daniel Langston @dlangstonbirder.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

3 Common Scoter new onto Branston Island today, 111/138 for #PWC2026. Also a drake Green-winged Teal, 1.5 weeks after I last saw it - probs the same, but could be a new bird. #PatchBirding @lincsbirding.bsky.social

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Daniel Langston @dlangstonbirder.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

No sign in the last few days, but 3 Black-necked Grebes were fantastic to see for the evening they were on patch. Waders have maxed at 28 Ruff, 23 Dunlin, 2 Ringo, Avocet and 15 Blackwit. 3 Glossy Ibis again today. #PWC2026 #patchbirding @lincsbirding.bsky.social

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Patchwork Challenge @patchbirding.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

The round-up February of #PWC2026 is now out! Head over to the blog to see the latest updates in the mini-leagues as well as all the best birds that have been seen across the competition! To take a look, click this link: patchworkchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/03/febr...

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Daniel Langston @dlangstonbirder.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

2 Avocet new for #PWC2026 in a quick look at Branston Island this eve. Too windy for much else. 108/134 #patchbirding @lincsbirding.bsky.social

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Daniel Langston @dlangstonbirder.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Raven new for #PWC2026 this morning (107/132), and this Bar-headed Goose new-in added to the list of recent dodgy geese. #patchbirding @lincsbirding.bsky.social

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Daniel Langston @dlangstonbirder.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Fantastic morning on patch at Branston Island - Kittiwake, Cattle Egret and Siskin nfy. 106/131 for #PWC2026. Also GW Teal and 3 Glossy Ibis still, plus Green Sand, 2 Blackwit, Redshank, 3 Ruff, 9 Dunlin and 10 Curlew. @lincsbirding.bsky.social @lincsbirding.bsky.social

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Daniel Langston @dlangstonbirder.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

Fantastic morning so far at Branston Island. Green-winged Teal again, 3 Glossy Ibis, tonnes ducks, Corn Buntings singing and Green Sand and Water Pipit new for #PWC2026. #patchbirding @lincsbirding.bsky.social

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Daniel Langston @dlangstonbirder.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

No sign of the Green-winged Teal at Branston Island in a quick look this eve, water levels extremely high though. Here's a vid from yesterday morning... #patchbirding @lincsbirding.bsky.social

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Daniel Langston @dlangstonbirder.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

After a week away in Scotland, back on patch at Branston Island. 3 Glossy Ibis still, Sand Martin nfy then just found a Green-winged Teal. #patchgold #PWC2026 @lincsbirding.bsky.social

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Daniel Langston @dlangstonbirder.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Tonnes of birds still around Branston Island generally. On top of the Geese, 3 Glossy Ibis are hanging around, as well as: 4000+ Lapwing 1000+ Golden Plover 500 Wigeon 600 Teal 60 Pintail 6+ Great Egret 2 Ruff 12 Dunlin #patchbirding @lincsbirding.bsky.social

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Daniel Langston @dlangstonbirder.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

About as close as I got to the Ridgway's Cackling Goose and associated Barnacle and hybrid flock this afternoon still on patch. Really think they are a family with how they behave, always sticking together. Not sure what the #patchbirding ramifications are... @lincsbirding.bsky.social

Ridgway's Cackling, Barnacle a 5 hybrid offspring? this afternoon

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