

Storm Katie blows in..
Easter Monday 28th March saw the arrival of the tail of Hurricane Katie sweeping up the English Channel. Torrential overnight rain...


Continental Cousins
Overnight rain eventually stopped at 7.30am however an hours watching in the garden from 6.30am turned up a Blackcap and a very smart...


Spring has Sprung!
The first Northern Wheatear is the bird that for many, heralds the official arrival of Spring.. and this morning a fine female Wheatear...


Migration gets going..
Despite a grey overcast sky and a decidely cool ENE breeze, it was clear that wintering waders and wildfowl had, had enough of winter and...


Northern rarities - a good start to March!
Despite the cold northerly wind, I set off for my second patch walk of the weekend. The sea was quiet with just 2 Red-throated Divers and...