Just some of the raptors on offer in Buckinghamshire this last week ! #ukbirding

First REDWING of the year at Watermead just now, plus first 2 SISKINS & COMMON GULL - winter is here! #bucksbirdnews @bucksbirdclub81.bsky.social @wildtours.bsky.social @chilternsnature.bsky.social #birds #birding #birdwatching #nature #wildlife @birdguides.bsky.social @rspbengland.bsky.social

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A big thanks to Bill and Rob for their guided trip around Wilstone this morning. Turnstone Pintail and Hobby were all highlights. This pale Buzzard was a bit of a head scratcher that got the heart racing a bit! #ukbirding

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Nice little selection of highlights at Watermead this morn… 2 GREEN SANDPIPER - only 3rd record, 5 yrs since last! SPOTTED FLYCATCHER HOBBY 5 SAND MARTIN 5 RAVEN KINGFISHER f SHOVELER #bucksbirdnews #birds #birding #birdwatching #wildlife #nature @bucksbirdclub81.bsky.social @wildtours.bsky.social

Actually managed to get some wader photos on the patch this morning. One ok (Common Sand), one terrible (LRP). Garganey still loafing about. A decent week at Foxcote #bucksbirdnews #PWC2026 #ukbirding @bucksbirdclub81.bsky.social

6 Redstarts at Quainton Hills today and Garganey at Willen yesterday. Hopefully the finds continue. @bucksbirdclub81.bsky.social

ARCTIC TERN briefly at Watermead just now… @bucksbirdclub81.bsky.social @bbowt.bsky.social @tverc1.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social #birds #birding #birdwatching #wildlife #nature

Some other nice bits from my suburban Watermead home patch recently… CATTLE EGRET, 18/08. CLOUDED YELLOW, 29/07 & onwards. CETTI’S WARBLER, 27/07. HOBBY, reg at the mo. #birds #birding #birdwatching #wildlife #nature @bucksbirdclub81.bsky.social @bbowt.bsky.social @britishwildlife.bsky.social

HONEY BUZZARD high west over Watermead just now..! #bucksbirdnews #birds #birding #birdwatching #wildlife #nature @bucksbirdclub81.bsky.social @bbowt.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social @rspbengland.bsky.social

Patch platinum this morning as 5 Ruff dropped into Foxcote 💥 Sadly no pics. Whimbrel over, the Garganey again, plus Peregrine, Yellow Wag, Snipe & Mandarin made for a memorable visit. Compensation for weeks worth of dud visits! #ukbirding #bucksbirdnews #PWC2026 @bucksbirdclub81.bsky.social

It’s been a quiet early autumn so far on patch, but finding a Garganey at Foxcote this morning lifted the spirits #bucksbirdnews #ukbirding @bucksbirdclub81.bsky.social

Brilliant evening lecture yesterday from BBC member Luke Mariner on the subject of “Fabulous Fair Isle: A ringing season to remember in a birding Mecca!”.Fascinating stuff and the WiFi connection out to Fair Isle held up beautifully! #ukbirding

Fab walk with @bucksbirdclub81.bsky.social on Greenham Common @bbowt.bsky.social campaignerkate.wordpress.com/2026/05/25/g...

Greenham in the heat

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both blue tits and house sparrows feeding young seen during a break from revision - also 4 swift, 3 goldcrest, 2 stock dove and plenty of kites hoping to scan local gulls better post exams after a notable increase in lighter backed larus's this year @bucksbirdclub81.bsky.social

Many thanks Nick for our early morning trip over Lodge Hill escarpment and its surrounding farmland, some of which has been supported through the BBC winter bird feeding and also through our members engaging with Nick’s Project 👉 www.chilterns.org.uk/flagship-pro... #ukbirding

Many thanks to Rob Andrews for your tour around Rushmere Country Park. 33 species in total with Firecrest,Treecreeper and elusive Spotted Flycatchers as highlights. More fabulous Bucks habitat for us to explore. On to Greenham next week!

Good to see Nick Marriner and other @bucksbirdclub81.bsky.social members on #BBC #Countryfile programme on the Chilterns and the work being done to restore habitat

This weekend is the Big Bucks Bird Weekend. The idea is for everyone to get out and about, or watch their gardens and record all sightings into www.goingbirding.co.uk/bucks/submit... So please do get birding and let's see what we can do. Looking forward to a bumper weekend of birds ! #ukbirding

Fascinating evening lecture yesterday by Stephen Menzie from Cornell Labs on the development of the Merlin App. The Merlin App has significantly influenced birdwatching among the general public worldwide, and it was amazing to hear insights directly from one of the team #ukbirding

Another excellent club field trip this weekend, this time to RSPB Frieston and Frampton. 91 species 10 hours 18000 steps Many thanks to Bucks legend and now local expert Simon Nichols for the guided walk, and to RSPB Frampton for your warm hospitality and fabulous food.

Glorious Spring morning in the Ivinghoe Hills today @bucksbirdclub81.bsky.social

Lesser Scaup still present at College Lake today.

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A big day in Bucks today with College Lake hosting the first Lesser Scaup for the county. He’s been showing well all day between Fitter and Castle hides, and is hanging round with the local Tufties. Should be a good chance of him staying for a couple more days. #ukbirding #rarebirdsuk

A big day in Bucks today with College Lake hosting the first Lesser Scaup for the county. He’s been showing well all day between Fitter and Castle hides, and is hanging round with the local Tufties. Should be a good chance of him staying for a couple more days. #ukbirding #rarebirdsuk

17 KITTIWAKES WSW over Wendover Woods y’day! Then, back at Watermead, another flock of 45 KITTIWAKES over S! #bucksbirdnews @chilternsnature.bsky.social @bucksbirdclub81.bsky.social @bbowt.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social #birds #birding #birdwatching #wildlife #nature

The December 2025 bird report is now up on our website. Enjoy ! www.bucksbirdclub.co.uk/club-news-an...

Something of a surprise to find a second Sparrowhawk feeding this morning @robhbirder.bsky.social @bucksbirdclub81.bsky.social #ukbirding #bucksbirding

Fantastic and thought provoking talk on garden bird feeding from Dr Jack Shutt this evening. 👍🏻👍🏻