reed bunting

10 Jun 2026

Fledgling

by JDO | posted in: Birds, Worcestershire | 0

“Unexpected fledgling in the dragonfly area. Please wait.” So there I was this afternoon at the old wharf at Cleeve Prior Mill, rummaging about for Odonata by one of the fishing pegs on the river bank, when there was a … Continued

2 May 2019

Swanky

by JDO | posted in: Birds, Worcestershire | 0

I went to Upton Warren today, and benefited from the expertise and helpfulness of a couple of Proper Birders, without whose assistance I doubt I’d even have spotted the common sandpiper and little ringed plover that were noodling around one … Continued

19 Feb 2019

Punky

by JDO | posted in: Birds, Staffordshire | 0

I made a first visit to the RSPB reserve at Middleton Lakes in Staffordshire today, and did the Wetland Walk, which comes in at about 10,000 steps. There’s only one hide, but it’s a roomy one in the middle of … Continued

24 Oct 2018

by JDO | posted in: Birds, Worcestershire | 0

I arrived at the Water Rail (aka the Concrete) Hide at Upton Warren this afternoon to find it stuffed to the gunwales with bird photographers and gear. Someone hutched along one of the benches a little to let me sit … Continued

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