Tom Wright @tomwright1.bsky.social · 23/04/2025Todays highlight @fairislebirdobs.bsky.social was this lovely male Eastern Subalpine Warbler. It spent the afternoon showing intermittently around Schoolton. 1602
Tom Wright @tomwright1.bsky.social · 22/04/2025This lovely Blue-headed Wagtail brightened up a wet, overcast census this morning. After some patience and army crawling I was able to get close enough to read the full ring number. Turns out it is one of the brood from last years breeding success on Shetland! @fairislebirdobs.bsky.social 4933
Tom Wright @tomwright1.bsky.social · 17/04/2025This lovely female Ring Ouzel made its way into Vaadal on this mornings trap rounds. Always a treat to see up close. The pale-scaled appearance to the underparts is beautiful. 0512
Tom Wright @tomwright1.bsky.social · 16/04/2025This beautiful smoky 'Blue' Fulmar is one of three birds present around the isle @fairislebirdobs.bsky.social. This individual is a returning bird and defends a ledge near the cliff top at Furse allowing excellent views. 0472
Tom Wright @tomwright1.bsky.social · 15/04/2025Today’s light southerly breeze and drizzle delivered a small arrival of migrants @fairislebirdobs.bsky.social. A lovely male Ring Ouzel showed unusually well for this typically shy species. However, my highlight was watching a Grasshopper Warbler scurry up and down a small burn on Ward Hill! 0453
Tom Wright @tomwright1.bsky.social · 08/04/2025Today marked the first notable arrival of migrants @fairislebirdobs.bsky.social. Well into double figures of both Willow Warblers and Wheatears, along with smaller numbers of other migrants. 1402
Tom Wright @tomwright1.bsky.social · 28/03/2025My first full day @fairislebirdobs.bsky.social. The massive cliffs and big seas made for an awe-inspiring walk around the south end. A few nice birds around too, with four Snow Buntings and lingering adult Iceland Gull the highlights. Looking forward to the rest of the season here! 8612
Tom Wright @tomwright1.bsky.social · 19/03/2025It always puts a smile on my face seeing my first Wheatear of the year. This lovely male was hopping around the saltmarsh at Ogmore Estuary mid-morning. 1842
Tom Wright @tomwright1.bsky.social · 12/03/2025The 1st-winter Bonaparte's Gull continues its stay at Ogmore Estuary frequently showing exceptionally well. 0240
Tom Wright @tomwright1.bsky.social · 10/03/2025This beautiful 1st winter Bonaparte's Gull was a lovely surprise along Ogmore Estuary this morning. Far better than Sand Martins or Wheatears I was hoping for! 5770
Tom Wright @tomwright1.bsky.social · 07/03/2025Incredible views of this Grey Seal along Ogmore Estuary. fascinating to watch it catching fish along the banks in shallow water. Also a bit gruesome when it would skin the fish before starting to eat it! 1180
Tom Wright @tomwright1.bsky.social · 02/03/2025At least three Adders were making the most of some long awaited spring sunshine on Heol-y-Mynydd this morning. A few clumps of frog spawn and a couple of Small Tortoiseshells added to the spring feel! 0250
Tom Wright @tomwright1.bsky.social · 22/02/2025Lovely views of 8 Shore Larks at Holkham Gap this morning. They were mostly busy feeding on the saltmarsh but did occasionally do some displaying which was great to watch. 1381
Tom Wright @tomwright1.bsky.social · 07/02/2025A surprise Waxwing in Kilnsea this afternoon. It showed incredibly well on the roadside just outside the churchyard. 2755
Tom Wright @tomwright1.bsky.social · 23/01/2025An enjoyable trip up to Scotland this week. Some brilliant birds and equally brilliant scenery. Highlights included; Capercaillie, Ptarmigan, Crested Tit and 2 drake Surf Scoter amongst masses of sea ducks in Burghead Bay. 1280
Tom Wright @tomwright1.bsky.social · 11/01/2025The Glossy Ibis showed exceptionally well just north of Llanelli WWT this afternoon. It seems to have a fairly severe leg injury but is managing to feed well so fingers crossed it goes on to fully recover. 1381
Tom Wright @tomwright1.bsky.social · 11/01/2025What a treat to watch this Desert Wheatear bounding around the carpark in Pendine this morning. A very showy bird whilst also being very mobile spending a lot of time on MOD land. 1520
Tom Wright @tomwright1.bsky.social · 09/01/2025A hive of activity at Burrowes Wells, in Merthyr Mawr Dunes this morning. The Yellow-browed Warbler played hard to get when I was there but upwards of 25 Chiffchaff, which included 3 Siberian Chiffs, and a Firecrest made for an enjoyable couple of hours. 0280
Tom Wright @tomwright1.bsky.social · 02/01/2025Some great winter birding at various sites around Carmarthenshire today. Highlights included, Red-necked Grebe, Water Pipits, Merlin, Hen Harrier, Goshawk and Red-breasted Mergansers. #ukbirding 1260
Tom Wright @tomwright1.bsky.social · 30/12/2024The Black-throated Diver was playing hard to get in Barry Docks this morning. Very mobile and often out in the middle. #ukbirding 0180
Tom Wright @tomwright1.bsky.social · 10/11/2024A lovely Long-eared Owl nestled in the willows at Dungeness was the highlight of the day. Plenty of Brambling, a Ring Ouzel, two Short-eared Owls, two Merlins, and five Dartford Warblers made for an enjoyable day. #ukbirding 0400
Tom Wright @tomwright1.bsky.social · 04/11/2024This stunning adult male Brambling was the highlight of this mornings net rounds. Goldcrests made up the bulk of the 100 birds ringed. #ukbirding 0341
Tom Wright @tomwright1.bsky.social · 01/11/2024A lovely Yellow-browed Warbler duo caught in the Trapping Area at Dungeness this morning. A couple of Siberian Chiffs and a Bullfinch were the other highlights. #ukbirding 0291
Tom Wright @tomwright1.bsky.social · 26/10/2024Some light drizzle late afternoon seemed to drop in a few Firecrests at Dungeness with double figures scattered about in gardens and gorse clumps at the Point. Good numbers of Dartford Warblers dotted around too with at least 11 present. #ukbirding 2241
Tom Wright @tomwright1.bsky.social · 18/10/2024A lovely Yellow-browed Warbler was trapped in the Moat this morning. The second to be caught at Dungeness this year. #ukbirding 0140
Tom Wright @tomwright1.bsky.social · 15/10/2024A varied and busy mornings ringing at Dungeness. A nice arrival of crests with 6 Firecrests caught. The bulk consisted of Chiffchaffs which include a smart ‘tristis’. A late Willow Warbler and some winter thrushes made up the remainder. #ukbirding 0130
Tom Wright @tomwright1.bsky.social · 03/10/2024During summer months it was great to be able to share Dungeness with these lovely Long-eared Owls. Two pairs successfully bred in the observatory recording area and provided some much needed interest during the birding doldrums. #ukbirding 0210
Tom Wright @tomwright1.bsky.social · 23/09/2024A brilliant day yesterday at Dungeness. An avalanche of Hirundines, with 126,000 Swallows and 84,000 House Martins all passing through, mostly before 10:30. Our counting was abandoned abruptly when this lovely Western Bonelli's Warbler was found the Point. What a day! #ukbirding 0342
Tom Wright @tomwright1.bsky.social · 11/09/2024This obliging Pied Flycatcher was the highlight from today. There was a noticeable arrival of warblers around the peninsula, especially Chiffchaffs, with 50+ counted. Kestrel numbers were up too with 16 in the Obs recording area. #ukbirding 0140
Tom Wright @tomwright1.bsky.social · 10/09/2024Some productive spring trapping around the Dungeness Obs recording area recently. Whinchats seem to be having a good year with a peak count of 20+ recently. 020
Tom Wright @tomwright1.bsky.social · 09/09/2024A brilliant day around Dungeness. The Black and White-Winged Black Terns were especially enjoyable with excellent views of both feeding in front of Dennis's Hide. Other highlights included, Pectoral Sandpiper, Glossy Ibis, Osprey, and Firecrest. 160
