Terry Dactyl

Rare and highly localised in the Lowestoft area, this wintering Nuthatch suggests this sedentary species still persists as a local breeding species.

Got lucky yesterday when the Yellow Warbler came down to the waters edge in the Millstream at New Hythe, would also like to thank everyone for all the kind comments over the last few days and wishing everyone a happy New year.

Hadn't realised just how close the American Yellow Warbler is to the site of the legendary Golden-winged Warbler we saw in the Tesco car park back in Feb 1989! (boc shot grabbed from the gent next to me, thanks 🙂) @BirdGuides

Wow what a day! Still can't quite believe i found this American Yellow Warbler on my local patch at New Hythe in Kent today!!

"Revealed: Thames Water diverted ‘cash for clean-ups’ to help pay bonuses." In 2023 @Thameswater underspent their environmental obligation to the @EnvAgency by £1.1bn. Now we know why. They used some if not all of that money for other company costs including bonuses and dividends. That £1.1bn formed part of the WINEP programme, a legally binding commitment to the @EnvAgency to deliver a certain number of clean up projects by 2025. Is anyone from TW going to be prosecuted for breaking the law? theguardian.com/business/2024/…

Mad rush to the Yellow American Warbler. Unfortunately I Left my camera at home. But my good friend @BRNature1 allowed me to use on of his pictures. Buzzing very nice early Christmas present. @RareBirdAlertUK @BirdGuides

Two Greater Scaup still distant at the north end of Covehithe Broad ⁦@SuffolkBirdGrp⁩

American Yellow Warbler showing well in New Hythe, Kent 💥💥 Completely unexpected Christmas Eve adventure @BirdGuides @RareBirdAlertUK

There is still one week to win one of these giclée prints by retweeting this post! If you've already done it, your name is secured in the hat!

Rarity of the Year Britain & Ireland Final 2024 @BirdGuides. The popular Pale-legged Leaf Warbler won through, with a well-appreciated winter Northern Waterthrush also making the final alongside the Northumberland duo. Place your votes for the winner.

Rarity of the Year Britain & Ireland 2024 @BirdGuides. Last year's overall winner, Grey-headed Lapwing, won through in Group 6 with the popular spring Indigo Bunting as runner-up. Now the first Semi-Final, with the winners of each group and the two runners-up with the most votes.

We haven’t lost *half of our hedgerows* since the 1940s, we’ve lost pretty much all. With the odd exception, the ‘hedgerows’ that remain are machine-flailed to lifelessness, leaving them useless for wildlife. No width or depth, no cover, no spring blossom, no berries, nada.

Having been ravaged by bird flu in recent summers, Coquet Island's important Roseate Tern population has enjoyed a successful breeding season in 2024: bit.ly/4gjAm3P

A few flyovers in the murk over the past 2 days here, Southforeland Valley. Hawfinch and Snowbunting y’day and Woodlark today.

Taiga Flycatcher, Ficedula albicilla photographed, trapped and ringed at Helsinki by Tuomas Lahti, photo by Mika Bruun - 2nd record for Finland

This will in the not to distant future be vibrant open heathland habitat. Helping to bring Sutton Heath back into favourable condition. #conser

Finnish Peregrine, St Bartholomew's church, Corton, Oct 2024. Born near Oulu in June, some 1,200 miles to the north-east. The 15thC tower was built particularly high to aid navigation for mariners...and falcons. “When you get to Corton, the way begin to shorten.” @PeterJRansome

Couldn't believe my eyes when reviewing @LeicsPeregrines video from 9th December @LeicsCathedral Juvenile XRF, still in the area, brings in fresh Little Auk prey! An amazing record for an inland site. The first in L&R since 2007.

This Dovekie very nearly suffered groyne strain during the recent northeaster. Stuck in the swell of the sea defences, it finally powered back out to sea when a large wave lifted it clear 🌊 #LittleAuk