Wheatear

Several Wheatear on the local hills some big and bright individuals which are probably Greenland Wheatear

Leighton Moss

Lovely spring day at Leighton Moss over weekend. Highlights were roosting Tawny Owl Marsh Tit Bearded Tit Wood Sandpiper Grasshopper Warbler and long staying rarity Cattle Egret

Red-rumped Swallow

Red-rumped Swallow at Fairburn Ings today. Fantastic bird very different flight and profile compared to Barn Swallow. Slower flight, gliding a lot

Redpoll in the garden!

Nice surprise this afternoon. First time this year I've seen Lesser Redpoll at home

Iberian Chiffchaff and Spring migrants

Excellent early Spring weekend. Stayed local Saturday and saw Ring Ouzel Wheatear and male Merlin Cheesegate Nab.
Then onto Spurn for Sunday where the surprise was a singing Iberian Chiffchaff. Also saw drake Garganey Firecrest and first Swallows of the year