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Terry Brown @terrytwitcher.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

Vismig at PaxtonNR this morning involved 12 Chaffinch 18 Redwing & 35 Lapwing overhead On the deck were another 63 Lapwing plus 132 Gadwall 40 Shoveller 28 Teal 8 Wigeon 70 Tufted Duck & 9 Little Grebe The shrubbery was very quiet - just 3 Chiffchaff and a small flock of 32 Goldfinch worth a mention

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Terry Brown @terrytwitcher.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

What little water there was on the main loop at Cliffe RSPB today did have some waders on it - 135 Curlew 50 Dunlin 10 Black T Godwit 12 Bar T Godwit 13 Grey Plover 120 Avocet 3 Ringed Plover 4 Redshank 21 Golden Plover & 135 Lapwing Also a little vismig overhead with 14 Skylark & 8 Chaffinch

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Terry Brown @terrytwitcher.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

The barren landscape of Cliffe RSPB highliting the need for rain rain rain and even more rain

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Terry Brown @terrytwitcher.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

To blowy for any meaningful observations today Though 6 Redwing at Fowlmere were my first of the season there was little else in the shrubbery The Ferry Lagoon loop at Fen Drayton equally quiet with three figure totals of Teal (100) Pochard (140) & Tufted Duck (165) the best it got Also 85 Shoveller

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Terry Brown @terrytwitcher.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Garganey was a surprise find at Paxton NR today on an otherwise quiet visit A Grey Wagtail was a goodie as not often seen these days Shoveller & Teal on the up with 91 & 37 A few Chiffs in the shrubbery A Kingfisher flashed by & a showy Snipe also noted 3 Skylark were overhead movers 47 Species seen

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Terry Brown @terrytwitcher.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Gargeney on Heronry South at Paxton Pits NR this morning @cambsbirdclub.bsky.social

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Terry Brown @terrytwitcher.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Glorious sunshine once again on Portland The day getting off to a good start with a Barred Warbler The dash back to the Obs was a bit knackering though Not so young these days

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Terry Brown @terrytwitcher.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

3 days in to my week at Portland and the birding has been decent in parts Good movement of Common migrants with Meadow Pipit & Herundines the most conspicuous but the real highlights have been numerous Clouded Yellows - never seen so many - several Hummingbird Hawk-moths & Tuna fish off the bill

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Terry Brown @terrytwitcher.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Arrived on Portland with the island bathed in sunshine and warmth Tuna frolicking in the sea below the Obs Clouded Yellows in the garden Western Conifers on the door and Martin King enjoying the sunshine Its good to be back

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Terry Brown @terrytwitcher.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Singles of Green Sandpiper and Great Egret the only birds of note from the hide at Moore Lake Fen Drayton late morning @cambsbirdclub.bsky.social

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Terry Brown @terrytwitcher.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Just about the only place I see Mistle Thrush these days is at The Lodge - RSPB HQ - there are 11 in this open space Probably a couple of family groups Good to see

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Terry Brown @terrytwitcher.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

A single Dunlin was a surprise amongst 126 Lapwing on the exposed sand at PaxtonNR today 2 Green Sands were nearer the norm of late 17 Chiffs 2 Willow Warblers & 4 Blackcap in the shrubbery & 8 Swallow overhead The ever increasing autumn ducks present included 30 Teal & 16 Shoveller

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Terry Brown @terrytwitcher.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

To us a football analogy it's a case of two halves at Frampton Marsh RSPB this morning One side completely dry & no birds the other side full of water & full of birds - though most being Black Tailed Godwit and a few Greenshank A bit drizzly this morning but currently dry and reasonably bright

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Terry Brown @terrytwitcher.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Decent at PaxtonNR today but nothing major Chiffs & Blackcaps still moving through along with a single Willow Warbler & 3 Swallows 178 Lapwing on the exposed mud with a juv Shellduck A Nuthatch was a little unusual as was a flyover Raven Ducks included 15 Teal 5 Shoveller & 69 Gadwall + 2 Kingfisher

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Terry Brown @terrytwitcher.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Just as I was begining to believe a jolly up to Ouse Wash RSPB was not the best idea I've had this week I spot a group of Cranes in the distance then a stoat runs in front of the hide and a Hobby flies over Despite their size the Cranes are partially hidden but there's at least 18 way over there!

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Terry Brown @terrytwitcher.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Warblers aplenty moving through PaxtonNR today Mostly Chiffs but several Blackcaps and a single Willow Warbler too No sign of any Green Sandpipers but 1 Common Sand and 118 Lapwing on the exposed sand on Island Lake Also a few Sand Martin moving through on what started as a wet and windy morning

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Terry Brown @terrytwitcher.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Enjoyable day doing Fowlmere and Fen Drayton Good number of Warblers at Fowlmere with Fen Drayton producing 4 Common Sandpipers 1 Little Ringed Plover 1 Snipe a Marsh Harrier 120 Lapwing 35 Teal 80 Swallow and 75 Shoveller @cambsbirdclub.bsky.social

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Terry Brown @terrytwitcher.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Common Sandpiper on Moore Lake Fen Drayton RSPB

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Terry Brown @terrytwitcher.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Fair amount happening at Fowlmere RSPB this morning Considerable number of Warblers moving through Estimates of 30 Chiffchaff 10 Blackcap 5 Willow Warbler & 2 Whitethroat likely to be underestimates At times they were streaming through the shrubbery A day calling Tawny Owl was also great to hear

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Terry Brown @terrytwitcher.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

A cracking group of 9 Green Sandpipers in the south east corner of Island Lake at PaxtoNR this morning Brilliant to see so many Also a Common Sandpiper 2 Snipe 155 Lapwing and a juv Shellduck @cambsbirdclub.bsky.social

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Terry Brown @terrytwitcher.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Young Sparrowhawk found in garden yesterday Been nursing it last 24 hours but it looks like it's life is coming to an end Contacted rescue places locally but got no response Its having problems standing up and it won't drink Might release it in local countryside but it ain't looking good

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Terry Brown @terrytwitcher.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Couple of hours at RSPB HQ was cut short for a dash up to Dernford Reservoir for the Temminks Just a record shot through the scope in light not so good But it is a Temminks!

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Terry Brown @terrytwitcher.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

5 Willow Warbler at PaxtonNR this time of year suggests some movement going on along with 19 Chiffchaff plus singles of Blackcap & Reed Warbler A single Green Sandpiper was on Heronry & a House Martin flew high over late morning Good to see a Little Grebe with 3 small youngsters too Also 90 Lapwing

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Terry Brown @terrytwitcher.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Female Ring-necked Duck has got to be one of the prettiest ducks out there Its a stunner

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Terry Brown @terrytwitcher.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Its white city outside the Hide Bay hide at Abberton Reservoir this morning 24 Great Egret 44 Little Egret & 31 Spoonbill with a Hobby not too far away

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Terry Brown @terrytwitcher.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Another outing to PaxtonNR with a lone Hobby preventing it from being largely uneventful There were a few Chiffs moving through the shrubbery calling constantly and the moulting Gadwall flock almost made it to 3 figures but stopped short at 93 Lapwing on the mud of Island Lake totalled 143

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Terry Brown @terrytwitcher.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Also Green Sandpiper on More Lake

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Terry Brown @terrytwitcher.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Greenshank and Common Sandpiper on More Lake from the hide at Fen Drayton plus 2 Snipe @cambsbirdclub.bsky.social

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Terry Brown @terrytwitcher.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

When I say a Kingfisher was the best of a slow day at PaxtonNR it gives some idea of how awfully quiet it was A few Warblers were noted however including a Garden Warbler which attempted a song or two Just 2 Sand Martins seen suggests the breeding colony on the new workings have now departed

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Terry Brown @terrytwitcher.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

I've just joined the Hummingbird hawk-moth in garden club Though to be more precise the in the house club Released and now back in the garden First one I've ever had in the garden in the 30 years I've lived here

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Terry Brown @terrytwitcher.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Mind did same recently I bought a rain guard set from Viking optics for £28 Not sure if they are genuine replacement but they work well enough - £28

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Terry Brown @terrytwitcher.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Best day of the week at Spurn Also the hottest Also my last Connected with Pied Fly - finally - 3 of 'em Also Hobby & Whinchat Took another look at the White Rumped Sand 2 Curlew Sands and Gargeney also present at the Ponds and many Willow Warblers in the area A good day Home tomorrow

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Terry Brown @terrytwitcher.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

As I don't do Gulls I was grateful to Harry for getting me on to a superb juv Caspian Gull this morning along the Humber Otherwise the day was as per last few days Few migrants in the area but at least the Whimbrels were close enough to get decent photos - missed the Caspian Tern again!

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Terry Brown @terrytwitcher.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Attempts to see one of the 6 Pied Flys at Spurn on day 3 failed somewhat miserably My own contribution to the days list included a GS Pecker a Green Sand on the canal a few Swifts & several Common & Lesser Whitethroats As I did not have special glasses I even missed the eclipse

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Terry Brown @terrytwitcher.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Second day on Spurn and migrants again coming up short Perhaps a few more Willow Warblers and Whitethroats around with House Martins and Swallows moving through but two high flying Green Sands over Kilnsea was as good as it got for me Hoping for a bit more activity in the shrubbery tomorrow

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Terry Brown @terrytwitcher.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Buff-breasted and White-rumped Sandpiper at Beacon Ponds on my first full day at Spurn Great start to the week

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Terry Brown @terrytwitcher.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

With temperatures on the up & another heatwave hitting the South I'm very happy to be heading up North tomorrow for a week at Spurn There's even a suggestion of rain in Yorkshire next week Both rain and good birding will be very welcomed

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Terry Brown @terrytwitcher.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

No coat this morning and it's just started to rain Feels lovely!

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Terry Brown @terrytwitcher.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Surprised to see these Golden Plovers at Frampton Marsh RSPB Full summer plumage too

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Terry Brown @terrytwitcher.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Some of the many Spoonbill at Frampton Marsh RSPB this morning

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Terry Brown @terrytwitcher.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

The Little Ringed Plovers are not easy to pick out on the new workings at PaxtonNR Only an adult in view this morning but the juv must be around somewhere Plenty of Warblers today - Common & Lesser Whitethroat Blackcap Garden Chiffchaff & Reed Plus a single Swift overhead

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Terry Brown @terrytwitcher.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

3 Green Sandpiper on the exposed sand in corner of Island Lake at PaxtonNR this morning @cambsbirdclub.bsky.social Also a few migrants moving through including Lesser and Common Whitethroats

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Terry Brown @terrytwitcher.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

2 Roseate Tern 3 Green Sand 2 Common Sand and cracking views of in flight Bittern was highlight of a day at Minsmere Lepidoptera included Hummingbird Hawk Moth Comma Small Copper Grayling Gatekeeper & Red Admiral

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Terry Brown @terrytwitcher.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

7 Cattle Egret 6 Black Tailed Godwit and 3 Redshank the best seen during a hot early afternoon amble round the Ferry Lagoon loop at Fen Drayton With a scattering of Warblers that included 6 Reed and 2 Garden @cambsbirdclub.bsky.social

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Terry Brown @terrytwitcher.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

May be of interest to some - Black Tailed Godwit on the Mere at Fowlmere @cambsbirdclub.bsky.social

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Terry Brown @terrytwitcher.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Green Sandpiper and Common Sandpiper on the mud in the south west corner of Island Lake at PaxtonNR @cambsbirdclub.bsky.social

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Terry Brown @terrytwitcher.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Took my RBA pager up to the post office this morning Have to send it back for repairs The young girl behind the counter who looked around 18-21 years old asked me what was in the envelope I told her it was a pager She looked very confused before asking "what's a pager"?

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Terry Brown @terrytwitcher.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Late night football and the tennis has meant little time for birding lately so it's good to get out this morning even if it is just up to Fowlmere The male Marsh Harrier was in the air on arrival - Chiffchaff Reed Warbler Blackcap and Cetti's are singing in the shrubbery

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Terry Brown @terrytwitcher.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Always good to see Privet Hawk-moth in the garden

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