Spotted Crake seen in front of the North Moors hide at Upton Warren this morning (12/04/26). BOC image courtesy of the finder - Nick Earl.
SPOTTED CRAKE at #uptonwarren Moors Pool this morning, found by Nick Earl in front of the North Moors hide. Also 2 Common Sand, 2 Avocet, 5+ Snipe, 2 Oyks, Med Gull 2s, all 3 common hirundines, Reed & Sedge Warblers plus Gropper reported reeling in front of Jacobs hide. #WorcsBirds
Common Redstart male.
Northwick, Worcester this morning. I was hoping the female Redstart would catch the eye of a passing male and she has! The pair were feeding well together. 1 Lesser Whitethroat was also new in. #WorcsBirds
a pair of little Ringed Plovers at Grimley this morning, tiny lil things @worcswt.bsky.social #worcsbirds #potd #birdphotography #ukbirds
Willow Warbler.
Northwick, Worcester this morning. This Willow Warbler & an increase in Blackcaps were the only new birds in overnight. It was a pleasure to watch it busily feed & sing. The female Redstart is still present feeding along the marsh fence line. Whitethroats continue to establish territory #WorcsBirds
Pair of Lesser Scaup still Clifton main pit, Richardson's Cackling Goose still north pit, 4 House Martin, Yellow Wagtail. #WorcsBirds
At #uptonwarren today:
Sailing Pool: Cmn Sand, 200+ Sand Martin, 7 Swallow, 2 House Martin, 1 Redpoll, 1 Siskin over(DJ)
Flashes: Cmn Sand, Curlew, 4 LRP, 7 Avocet, 2 Willow Warbler, Reed Warbler, Stonechat pr.
Moors: Med Gull 2s, Cmn Sand, Snipe, 4 Avocet, 2 Sedge & 1 Reed Warbler. #WorcsBirds
Green Sandpiper
Normally the 1st Whitethroats of spring are passing through. But by its behaviour this male looks to be settled, displaying and with a female close by. This is my earliest patch record.
Female Common Redstart.
She was feeding along the fence line on the far side of the marsh.
Northwick, Worcester this morning. 7 Gadwall. 2 Teal. 5 Snipe. 2 Green Sandpiper. Redshank. Kingfisher. GSW pair. 6 Sand Martin. Swallow. 2m,1f Common Whitethroat. Common Redstart. 3 Reed Bunting. Excellent 43 species total for the patch. #WorcsBirds
My latest blog is all about searching for migrants locally and features the Pied Flycatchers of the Wyre Forest. Please take a look if you have time
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Pair of Lesser Scaup still Clifton main pit, Richardson's Cackling Goose still north pit #WorcsBirds
2 Male Wheatears on fresh plough at Shenstone. Also Red Kite and 30 Stock Dove
Female Wheatear and Red Kite Hagley #worcsbirds
Dreadful BOC shot of the Redstart from Low Habberley this morning. Very unexpected, I was hoping for a Yellow Wag or Wheatear.
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My 1st willow warbler of the year singing on Leopard Hill, Worcester. Always get the odd 1 or 2 passing through. Awful photo though 🙄. Blackcaps arguing over the most desirable territories. @worcswt.bsky.social #worcsbirds
#WorcsBirds Moors 9:20 a.m. Med Gull, 2 Avocet, 2 Lapwing, 1 Oystercatcher, 2 Shelduck, Pair of Shoveller, 1 Liitle Egret, 1 GCG. No hirundines.
A puffed up Ring Ouzel keeping warm in the cold of early morning.
Grey Wagtail seen feeding in Chat Valley.
North Hill, #MalvernHills this morning. Another male Ring Ouzel was on the south side of the hill first thing. Later flew to Sugarloaf Hill to feed. Increase in Willow Warblers, 15 heard singing. Skylark. Grey Wagtail. #WorcsBirds
Kestrel over Grimley today. i'm pretty sure its the same bird that i photographed last week @worcswt.bsky.social #worcsbirds #photooftheday #potd #birdofprey
A Wheatear at Broadway Hill late afternoon and plenty of Red Kites enjoying the fine spring weather.
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Another short video of the territorial Goldcrest in my garden this morning. I've blocked the view now so that interloper won't reappear. #worcsbirds #birds
No sign of the 2 Garganey at Clifton Pits earlier, but pair of Lesser Scaup still south end of main pit, Richardson’s Cackling Goose back on north lake and 3 male Yellow Wagtail #WorcsBirds
Common Sandpiper found on my second visit to the little beach at The Slip.
Green Sandpiper feeding very well as normal. Another 10 days or so before they depart.
Northwick, Worcester this morning. It took a lot of work but finally managed to find a Common Sandpiper on the banks of the Severn. No other migrants of note. 2 Green Sandpiper in their usual spots. 3 Mandarin including a relaxed pair at ‘The Slip.’ 4 Gadwall. 6 Teal. Snipe. Kingfisher. #WorcsBirds
My territorial Goldcrest is completely oblivious to me 2 feet away. #worcsbirds #birds
I saw a broad winged raptor earlier near Much Marcle. The size of a female sparrow hawk or possibly a goshawk. However, it was pale underneath with hardly any striations. Any suggestions? It was flying low. #worcsbirds #herefordshirebirds
