I think we might have a Coal tit nest at work. One of my favourite birds. So excited. Mike Eccles

Good day clearing my head at CWP today. Noteworthy because as of today I've seen 105 bird species in 2024. I saw 102 in total in 2023! Cuckoo heard from Waterhay, Red-crested Pochard seen north of 74 were highlights SwiWildlifeSightings #cwpbirds Mike Eccles

Walks at Blakehill & Waterhay yesterday gave lovely encounters with Kestrel, Marsh Harrier & Blackcap. Jay, Stonechat & Green Woodpecker also seen. SwiWildlifeSightings #cwpbirds

50 Species seen RSPB Saltholme yesterday with my father in-law & local Mike Eccles
Med. Gull, Bar-tailed Godwit & Little Ringed Plover were highlights. A drop in at Cowpen Bewley woods added Yellowhammer, Treecreeper & smorgasbord of Finches. #teesbirding

Spotted by my 5 year old from the dinner table. Unusual (almost)garden tick #swindon Mike Eccles #youngbirder #hawkeye

5 1/2miles walked through rain and beautiful sun yesterday at CWP. 38 species seen including Blackcap, Bullfinch (both male) and Goosander (I think) CWP Birds SwiWildlifeSightings

Little walk around Oakhurst this evening. Very wet. Green Woodpecker x2, Roe deer x3, & 1 fox seen, all with great views.

Slightly drizzly walk at CWP yesterday. Approx. 30 species seen from Lake 74, excellent views of this Kestrel w of South Cerney tennis club. (Digiscope skills not so excellent 😕) SwiWildlifeSightings CWP Birds Mike Eccles Nigel Pleass

Pair of Jays seen on the local Oakhurst patch today, 4 Redwing & Goldcrest also seen. Blackthorn a little slow coming out, could be sheltered.

Brief visit to Chew Valley Lake today while working. Marsh Harrier, 2x GW Egret, GC Grebe and Shelduck were highlights #bnes Chew Valley Mike Eccles

Wader Question: saw a rocking/teetering wader today. Is that a unique feature for ID? I have more details, but wanted to see if this was a defining behaviour #wader RSPB Birders Mike Eccles

2nd day at Cotswold Water Park. Relaxing after a long stint teaching. Quiet time thinking of Dad. 4 miles walked and 38 species seen, lake 74, 210A and Thames Path. GS & Green Woodpecker, Treecreeper, Pintail & Teal highlights. SwiWildlifeSightings CWP Birds Mike Eccles Nigel Pleass

Beautiful morning. Eerily quite on the local patch to begin with. 17 species seen. Highlight was a Songthrush running along the ground with snail. It then had it's breakfast and kindly let me watch! SwiWildlifeSightings Wiltshire Ornithological Society Mike Eccles

14 birds seen on my local patch in North Swindon this morning. Male Blackcap, 3 x Chaffinch, Songthrush, Dunnock, G S Woodpecker seen and drumming (activity 1st this year) 2 x deer seen (and tracks) 1 Fox, 6 Grey Squirrel SwiWildlifeSightings Mike Eccles Wiltshire Ornithological Society

Cracking walk with Wiltshire Ornithological Society today, expertly guided by Nigel Pleass. I saw over 60 birds, which is a day record for me! Marsh Harrier, Pintail and Sparrowhawk (a 1st for me) were highlights SwiWildlifeSightings Mike Eccles CWP Birds #wiltshire

Beautiful new book by Gabriel Hemery of Sylva Foundation Love it 💚🌳💚 #tree #almanac

Unusual patch tick for me this afternoon 😳 #cows #patchbirding (Jay, Greenfinch and Chaffinch also seen) SwiWildlifeSightings Mike Eccles

While the car was in having a check, I enjoyed a lovely walk along Tetbury trail (North) this morning. Around 18 species seen. 3x Bullfinch, 2x Chaffinch, 2x Buzzard, 8x Goldcrest, Dunnock, Wren, Redwing & Fieldfare Glos Bird News Mike Eccles