Went back to #LMGP for the gull roost. The Black-necked Grebe still showing and in better light than this morning. A winter adult Med Gull appeared as the light was fading, plus a distant 2cy Little Gull - too far off to photo, but still present at dusk #UKBirding
Pleased to find a Black-necked Grebe this morning on my #LMGP patch. Only my 3rd record here and the first since 2017 #UKBirding
This regular returning hybrid Tufted Duck x Pochard at #LMGP is getting reported as a Scaup, so one to be aware of #UKBirding
An adult Dark-bellied Brent Goose was pick of the day at my #LMGP patch -look at that neck patch. Found late am, I watched it early pm when it never seemed settled - always on the water, sometimes calling. It flew off high north at 13:45. Probably not far, as it was back late pm #UKBirding
Always nice to find a #LMGP patch Med Gull. This 2w bird resting on the ice with a small group of gulls this morning #UKBirding
Good to be out at #LMGP in South Bucks - lots of gulls in the roost alongside Lapwing and ducks #ukbirds
This hybrid Tufted Duck x Pochard is back at #LMGP for its 7th winter. Not always on Spade Oak lake, but has been there several times in December #UKBirding
Arrived at #LMGP this morning just as news broke of 4 Red-crested Pochards having been found. First of the year here and #136 for my patch year list. Still hoping to add to that with the current influx of near continental geese and swans #UKBirding
An excellent record of a pair of Whooper Swans feeding at #LMGP yesterday afternoon - found by @grahamwfc.bsky.social Only the 3rd record here that I can think of, but two years running now. #UKBirding
Sightings of single GW Egret have increased over recent weeks at #LMGP but there are definitely at least 2 about. Lovely to get these large egrets more regularly now. Still less common in the south compared to north Bucks #UKBirding
Watched an adult dark bellied Brent Goose fly in to #LMGP from the north at 8:30am this morning. Part of a wide movement over the SE this morning. A great bird for the patch - initial shot as it landed on the water, but found its way to the spit to feed #UKBirding
After poor views of possibly the Willen Ferruginous Duck in 2024 followed by distant views of the Colne Valley bird later in the year, it was great to see close up views of this at #LMGP yesterday evening found by @marlowbirder.bsky.social. No rings on show so hopefully it will pass the test.
Fairly typical view of Water Rail at #LMGP this morning. Also a record shot of yesterday's first for year Oystercatcher #ukbirding
Spring migrants are beginning to push through at #LMGP despite the cold. A noticeable increase in Chiffchaffs from the 6th; yesterday a surprise 2cy Little Gull in the roost plus a Blackcap in subsong new for year; this morning a brief Little Ringed Plover before 7am #ukbirding
The sun actually shone for the Bucks Bird Club trip to #LMGP on Sunday. The melanistic Lapwing looking particularly resplendent. #ukbirding
Melanistic Northern Lapwing still at #LMGP this morning looking superb in the sun #bucksbirds #ukbirds #ukbirding #ukwildlife #birds #birding
Melanistic Northern Lapwing still at #LMGP this morning looking superb in the sun #bucksbirds #ukbirds #ukbirding #ukwildlife #birds #birding
The melanistic Lapwing still at #LMGP this morning with the Northern Lapwing flock on the sand spit at the west side of the pit #bucksbirds
This 2w Caspian Gull has been at the #LMGP roost for the last 3 nights - record in low light. Also an adult tonight as well.
A stunning melanistic Lapwing has been hanging out at #LMGP since mid January. Just record shots, but an amazing looking thing. A first for me and must be pretty unusual
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Not much time to visit the #LMGP patch with short Winter days. Some highlights this week are 1 of probably 2 GW Egrets and the nomadic pair of Stonechat. What I hadn't realised until looking at the photo is the male is colour ringed - need a closer look now #ukbirding
Adult and 2W Caspian Gulls included in a pretty large roost at #LMGP. #bucksbirdalert #ukbirding #gullswp
First visit of 2025 to the #LMGP patch yesterday afternoon. 45 species seen, but mainly watching the gull roost where a 2w/3cy Caspian Gull and 1w/2cy Med Gull were the best (distant crops). Also 2000+ Common Gulls, 500+ Herring Gulls but just 40 GBB Gulls #ukbirding
2024 was another fun year patch birding at #LMGP, 140 species recorded for me, missing 5 seen by others. No new birds and a few gaps - some highlights captured in the video. Most memorable was probably the massive flock of 170+ Arctic Terns that flew through in late April #ukbirding
2024 a year of Birding on my Bike in Bucks and beyond! I am pleased to get to 172 species (minus suspect local Fudge Duck). Counties covered included Bucks, Berks, Surrey and Oxon. 163 in Bucks. Over 70% of my list at #LMGP. Fabulous Juv Black Redstart was prob most memorable. #ukbirding
A sizeable gull roost at #LMGP yesterday. Best was this adult Med Gull, but 2500+ Common Gulls is building to their peak mid Winter numbers. Also a roosting redhead Goosander #ukbirding
