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Up there with one of the strangest encounters we've ever had on the Isle of May, this morning we had a juvenile Dipper! The blog explains: isleofmaynnr.wordpress.com Photo John Dryden

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Brood of five Whooper Swans at WWT Welney in front of the main obs. These are usually injured birds, or at least one of the pair is injured, and they remain at Welney year-round.

Several Lesser Emperors on the marsh at Holkham today, including this fine pair @BDSdragonflies

I saw my first ever Chequered Skipper at Shian Wood, Argyll @ScotWildlife reserve today. Then, on the walk back to our chalet in Benderloch, I saw another 14 alongside the roadside! A truly memorable day.

Montagus harrier out of blean woods heading north #kentbirding

I needed to scratch my Sidestrand itch so took an early visit this morning. So glad I did! Bee-eater SE at 0615 was the highlight along with 2 Spotted Flycatcher vis-miging east. #vismig #birding

Just finishing off painting my favourite butterfly, the male Orange-tip, on Cuckoo Flower.

Red footed Falcon-Holt Heath, Dorset, showed well at times. Seen going to roost at 21:18 last night (Saturday 23/05/2026) also 2 Hobby feeding in the area.

A morning in the Gobi started with a fantastic Oriental Plover. A couple of plantations held European Nightjar, Arctic Warblers and a flighty Siberian Thrush.

Our purple patch continues with this male Black-winged Stilt on the north shore. It becomes the 4th record for the reserve following birds in 1968, 2 in 1987 and one in 2023.

Wow! A Northern Parula @FI_Obs! A massive surprise when this stunner flicked over my shoulder and landed in front of me at Vaila's Trees. After being a bit mobile it thankfully settled down, showing well for everyone on the isle.

White-winged Scoter in Kirkcaldy yesterday.

Great to find this Grizzled Skipper aberration (ab. taras) at Denbie's Hillside at the weekend. Beautiful markings 😊

A good first two days in Mongolia. Black-billed Capercaillie, Azure Tit, Pine Bunting and Long-tailed Rosefinch

A very striking male Red-footed Falcon on Holt Heath tonight - well worth the 36-mile round trip on the bike @DorsetBirdClub

Red phalarope in full summer plumage at Wombwell ings this evening ✅ What a gorgeous bird feels like a lifer in this plumage 🔥

We have chicks! Munich Airport

Scotland is famous for its hills and scenery, but the spectacle of the Waverley steaming up the Clyde surely has to rank as one of our country’s greatest sights.

This guy used AI to insert himself into famous World Cup matches😭