Dave Harris

Patch gold: a broad-billed county first Chris Turner and Dave Harris were checking their local reservoir on a sweltering Bank Holiday Monday when an incredible wader appeared before their eyes: bit.ly/4uJrgFm

@anand_ramesh18 @SurreyBirdNews @steveofewell Stunning.

A great few hours spent today on patch at Beddington Farmlands. Absolutely did not expect this Stone-Curlew to come through but made for an unforgettable morning! First Hobby of the year and a Whimbrel were nice bonuses. @steveofewell @SurreyBirdNews

@nickybond007 @Zach_Pannifer @SurreyBirdNews @LeeEvansBirding Very sad to hear of Gary’s passing. Not seen him for many a year but back in the day he was one of the main ‘characters’ of the Surrey birding scene. His list of self found local mega’s was second to none. From the Beddington Killdeer to GW Gull & many more. RIP The Monk.

We lost a birding legend today, my uncle Gary (Messenbird) passed away after several health issues this morning, a Beddington and Surrey legend and a big influence on my birding life, something I will be forever grateful for ! He will be missed @SurreyBirdNews @LeeEvansBirding

2nd/w Med along the Thames by Walton marina this afternoon. Hopefully last years bird returning.

Barnacle Geese leaving their roost over Molesey this morning. Numbers up to c.150. Currently spending the day feeding out Shepperton way.

My local Ravens having been absent for a couple of months have reappeared. Buggers to get close to, a dead fox has helped!

@shai7love @SurreyBirdNews West Molesey. This one wasn’t quite so lucky.

@dave_harris23 @SurreyBirdNews Where is this

RN Parakeet a regular breakfast for my local pair of Peregrine. This one was rather lucky when the female stuck her nose in & it escaped! @SurreyBirdNews

Excellent early session at Crooksbury not a soul around just bliss. Decent haul of birds, Cuckoo, 2 Crossbills, Redstart, close fly through Hobby, Woodlarks, Tree Pipits, Dartfords etc. @SurreyBirdNews

The Med Gull still at The Anglers this afternoon showing brilliantly in the sun. Two Black Swans doing likewise.

Very confiding first-winter Med Gull hanging out with the locals at The Anglers PH, Walton this morning. @SurreyBirdNews

Ring Ouzel on Chobham Common first thing. Around 550 Redwing over and Snipe present @SurreyBirdNews

@PaulUpwey @DorsetBirdClub At last! 🍻

Today marks the 40th anniversary of the Papercourt GPs Caspian Tern. Found by @Crane_Spotter late morning, it remained until the evening allowing many to catch up. Still the only Surrey record. Painting by ex-Surrey birder Dave Nurney.

Want something to do today? There is a Bioblitz taking place at Puttenham Common today and it includes a bird walk being run by the club. Lots of other interesting activities happening we will be there too . Here are the details hamptonestate.co.uk/events/

The latest Surrey Bird Club Records Committee decisions can be viewed here: surreybirdclub.org.uk/records/record…

Blast from the past. Thirty years ago today @Jeremy_Gates67 found Surrey’s first & still only Marsh Sandpiper at Old Woking SF. It remained until the 7th & was seen by many. Not sure who took these shots.

@surreywallcreep @Vaasetter @LinnetinCley Class act...

Mullein Cley Moth Obs April 13 2024

Happy Days - Nightingale back singing at Capel.

The delightfully confiding 1st/w Caspian Gull again @IslandBarnRSC this morning.