I suspect the same Great Black Back that has visited Trimpley for the last few years returned yesterday. The size comparison with the LBBG amazes me every time.
#worcsbirds
#worcsbirds
August 19, 2025 at 8:41 AM
I suspect the same Great Black Back that has visited Trimpley for the last few years returned yesterday. The size comparison with the LBBG amazes me every time.
#worcsbirds
#worcsbirds
42 species from #Boltonabbey.
14 Pied Flycatchers (12m 2f). 4xM Redstart. Common Sandpiper. LBBG and 2x Dipper
@northyorksbirds.bsky.social
#birds #birding #birdsSeenin2026 🪶
#wildlife #photography #naturephotography
14 Pied Flycatchers (12m 2f). 4xM Redstart. Common Sandpiper. LBBG and 2x Dipper
@northyorksbirds.bsky.social
#birds #birding #birdsSeenin2026 🪶
#wildlife #photography #naturephotography
May 25, 2026 at 2:33 PM
42 species from #Boltonabbey.
14 Pied Flycatchers (12m 2f). 4xM Redstart. Common Sandpiper. LBBG and 2x Dipper
@northyorksbirds.bsky.social
#birds #birding #birdsSeenin2026 🪶
#wildlife #photography #naturephotography
14 Pied Flycatchers (12m 2f). 4xM Redstart. Common Sandpiper. LBBG and 2x Dipper
@northyorksbirds.bsky.social
#birds #birding #birdsSeenin2026 🪶
#wildlife #photography #naturephotography
This LBBG was photographed by John Jarju / Kartong Bird Observatory in the Gambia on 4/2/25. It was ringed on Bardsey on 8/7/24. Distance between the two sites was 4534Km.
February 9, 2025 at 10:31 AM
This LBBG was photographed by John Jarju / Kartong Bird Observatory in the Gambia on 4/2/25. It was ringed on Bardsey on 8/7/24. Distance between the two sites was 4534Km.
Joined in the Little Gull influx at Shustoke res #Warksbirds , alway a nice addition for the 3k #PWC2026 inc YLG amongst 125+ LBBG
April 23, 2026 at 7:19 PM
Joined in the Little Gull influx at Shustoke res #Warksbirds , alway a nice addition for the 3k #PWC2026 inc YLG amongst 125+ LBBG
When you've never been anywhere near the Sea in your entire life. LBBG🪶
#Gulls #Birds #UrbanGulls
#Shropshire #UKwildlife
#Gulls #Birds #UrbanGulls
#Shropshire #UKwildlife
June 27, 2024 at 5:31 AM
When you've never been anywhere near the Sea in your entire life. LBBG🪶
#Gulls #Birds #UrbanGulls
#Shropshire #UKwildlife
#Gulls #Birds #UrbanGulls
#Shropshire #UKwildlife
@teesbirds.bsky.social LBBG, Back Saltholme,viewed from road.
March 22, 2026 at 12:28 PM
@teesbirds.bsky.social LBBG, Back Saltholme,viewed from road.
Growing gull roost on the lagoon this evening... including a handful of lbbg #WildBrownsea @dorsetwildlife.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @harbourbirds.bsky.social
September 8, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Growing gull roost on the lagoon this evening... including a handful of lbbg #WildBrownsea @dorsetwildlife.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @harbourbirds.bsky.social
Some nice gulls on Hayle Estuary today (12th Feb 25). Adult Ring-billed Gull, Ad Yellow-legged Gull, 3w Glaucous Gull (pic), 400+ LBBG resting up and about 60 Common Gull.
Plus Danish ringed 2w Spoonbill for good measure.
#cornwallbirding
Plus Danish ringed 2w Spoonbill for good measure.
#cornwallbirding
February 12, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Some nice gulls on Hayle Estuary today (12th Feb 25). Adult Ring-billed Gull, Ad Yellow-legged Gull, 3w Glaucous Gull (pic), 400+ LBBG resting up and about 60 Common Gull.
Plus Danish ringed 2w Spoonbill for good measure.
#cornwallbirding
Plus Danish ringed 2w Spoonbill for good measure.
#cornwallbirding
An amazing #ShropshireBirding record from Tom.
The cause of our curiosity about UK LBBG roost sizes, @debalmer.bsky.social!
The cause of our curiosity about UK LBBG roost sizes, @debalmer.bsky.social!
An astounding 10,330 LBBGs roosted at The Mere, #Ellesmere this evening. That's almost double the international importance threshold. Does anywhere get more LBBGs? Also 2cy #CaspianGull, 6 YLGs & ad GBBG #ukbirding
October 18, 2024 at 8:06 PM
An amazing #ShropshireBirding record from Tom.
The cause of our curiosity about UK LBBG roost sizes, @debalmer.bsky.social!
The cause of our curiosity about UK LBBG roost sizes, @debalmer.bsky.social!
Another #seagullSunday at the Shrewsbury gullery saw counts of 67 LBBG chicks from 33 checked nests, and a whopping 10 Herring chicks from 6 nests. 16 LBBG and 2 HG nests still sitting #urbangulls #seabirdscount #shropshirebirding #superseabirdSunday
June 15, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Another #seagullSunday at the Shrewsbury gullery saw counts of 67 LBBG chicks from 33 checked nests, and a whopping 10 Herring chicks from 6 nests. 16 LBBG and 2 HG nests still sitting #urbangulls #seabirdscount #shropshirebirding #superseabirdSunday
I was treated today to my first Scottish Hobby at my old patch of Cramond Island. It was briefly harassed by LBBG before it flew N directly to Fife. I believe it's a subadult based on light-tipped primaries. #BirdingScotland @birdinglothian.bsky.social
July 20, 2025 at 7:55 PM
I was treated today to my first Scottish Hobby at my old patch of Cramond Island. It was briefly harassed by LBBG before it flew N directly to Fife. I believe it's a subadult based on light-tipped primaries. #BirdingScotland @birdinglothian.bsky.social
1stw LBBG on the Fish Quay roof
January 1, 2026 at 10:12 AM
1stw LBBG on the Fish Quay roof
3 hours at #uptonwarren Moors from 5.25am. Notables: Dunlin, 6 Green Sand (2 flew east), 2 Common Sand, 2 Little Egret, 1 Lapwing, Kingfisher, Green & 2 Great Spot Woodpecker, Common Tern on raft, LBBG (took 2 Mallard chicks), Little Grebe young, Sedge Warbler feeding 2 young. #WorcsBirds #UKBirding
July 18, 2025 at 8:55 AM
3 hours at #uptonwarren Moors from 5.25am. Notables: Dunlin, 6 Green Sand (2 flew east), 2 Common Sand, 2 Little Egret, 1 Lapwing, Kingfisher, Green & 2 Great Spot Woodpecker, Common Tern on raft, LBBG (took 2 Mallard chicks), Little Grebe young, Sedge Warbler feeding 2 young. #WorcsBirds #UKBirding
LBBG pair & iridescent tufty at Margrove in nice light this afternoon. Barn owl made distant fleeting appearance - always a joy to see no matter how short the sighting. @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social
March 18, 2026 at 9:07 PM
LBBG pair & iridescent tufty at Margrove in nice light this afternoon. Barn owl made distant fleeting appearance - always a joy to see no matter how short the sighting. @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social
... LBBG, Wigeon, Oystercatcher, Turnstone (busy along wall)
February 22, 2025 at 10:06 PM
... LBBG, Wigeon, Oystercatcher, Turnstone (busy along wall)
Dunlin still showing well at Margrove along with a LBBG which appears to have issues around the eyes - parasites perhaps? Lone sunflower in the adjacent field, no doubt an escapee from bird seed. Grasshopper warbler reeling up the road towards Boosbeck. @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social
July 27, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Dunlin still showing well at Margrove along with a LBBG which appears to have issues around the eyes - parasites perhaps? Lone sunflower in the adjacent field, no doubt an escapee from bird seed. Grasshopper warbler reeling up the road towards Boosbeck. @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social
Up to 12 Crossbills, eating seeds from pine cones in Yearsley Moor this morning, calling away, above the main track.
Newburgh Priory juv Shelduck, LBBG and fledgling plus Teal.
@yorkbirding.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social
@nybirdnews.bsky.social
Newburgh Priory juv Shelduck, LBBG and fledgling plus Teal.
@yorkbirding.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social
@nybirdnews.bsky.social
July 14, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Up to 12 Crossbills, eating seeds from pine cones in Yearsley Moor this morning, calling away, above the main track.
Newburgh Priory juv Shelduck, LBBG and fledgling plus Teal.
@yorkbirding.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social
@nybirdnews.bsky.social
Newburgh Priory juv Shelduck, LBBG and fledgling plus Teal.
@yorkbirding.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social
@nybirdnews.bsky.social
This Adult male LBBG is a new species for the garden to be ringed under licence today #Essexbirding
May 26, 2025 at 2:13 PM
This Adult male LBBG is a new species for the garden to be ringed under licence today #Essexbirding
First #WeBS at Bittell Reservoirs since taking over the site. Highlights: Greenshank, GWE, Little Egret, 14 Grey Heron, 3 Kingfisher, 55 BHG, 17 LBBG, 7 Cormorant, 157 Canada. Also: c35 Sand Martin and c25 House Martin on the Upper reservoir. @webs-gsmp.bsky.social #WorcsBirds
September 7, 2025 at 11:13 AM
First #WeBS at Bittell Reservoirs since taking over the site. Highlights: Greenshank, GWE, Little Egret, 14 Grey Heron, 3 Kingfisher, 55 BHG, 17 LBBG, 7 Cormorant, 157 Canada. Also: c35 Sand Martin and c25 House Martin on the Upper reservoir. @webs-gsmp.bsky.social #WorcsBirds
Dartmoor pits hike - 2 Pintail, 2 Goosander, 16 Redpoll, Y'hammer, Snipe, 27 LBBG, 17 Redwing, Shelduck, 26 Teal, 5 Tufted best. Bird 🎶 everywhere 😎. B'finch feeding on buddleia seeds a first. Fog thwarted search for wintering Pochard & Goldeneye on top pits #patchbirding #birding #ukbirding #birds
February 25, 2026 at 5:44 PM
Dartmoor pits hike - 2 Pintail, 2 Goosander, 16 Redpoll, Y'hammer, Snipe, 27 LBBG, 17 Redwing, Shelduck, 26 Teal, 5 Tufted best. Bird 🎶 everywhere 😎. B'finch feeding on buddleia seeds a first. Fog thwarted search for wintering Pochard & Goldeneye on top pits #patchbirding #birding #ukbirding #birds
Gull ringing team at Walney last week. Over 100 HG, LBBG, and GBBG chicks ringed in under 3 hours and good productivity this year it seems. GBBG chicks are just huge!
June 29, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Gull ringing team at Walney last week. Over 100 HG, LBBG, and GBBG chicks ringed in under 3 hours and good productivity this year it seems. GBBG chicks are just huge!
A few hours pre-rain at Welshpool, Montgomeryshire this morning. Adult Yellow-legged Gull (with 50+ LBBG and 25 HGs), 12+ Great White Egrets, 15 Little Egret, 9 Curlew, 2 Oystercatcher, 130 Lapwing, 44 Wigeon and 2 Goosander being the highlights. #Birdingwales #UKbirding
February 16, 2026 at 10:05 AM
A few hours pre-rain at Welshpool, Montgomeryshire this morning. Adult Yellow-legged Gull (with 50+ LBBG and 25 HGs), 12+ Great White Egrets, 15 Little Egret, 9 Curlew, 2 Oystercatcher, 130 Lapwing, 44 Wigeon and 2 Goosander being the highlights. #Birdingwales #UKbirding
Caspian Gull briefly at Mansands again this morning in the rain. Also 6 LBBG, 10 GBBG, 3 Common, 120+ Herring and 1 Kittiwake on marsh. 2 RtDiver and 1 GNDiver on sea. #devonbirds #ukbirding #patchbirding
February 22, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Caspian Gull briefly at Mansands again this morning in the rain. Also 6 LBBG, 10 GBBG, 3 Common, 120+ Herring and 1 Kittiwake on marsh. 2 RtDiver and 1 GNDiver on sea. #devonbirds #ukbirding #patchbirding
Sandbanks beach & Shore road pm today. Sandwich Terns, 2 kittiwakes, GBBG, LBBG, 6 Turnstones with several in changing summer plumage.
@dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @harbourbirds.bsky.social
@dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @harbourbirds.bsky.social
August 29, 2026 at 6:45 PM
Sandbanks beach & Shore road pm today. Sandwich Terns, 2 kittiwakes, GBBG, LBBG, 6 Turnstones with several in changing summer plumage.
@dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @harbourbirds.bsky.social
@dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @harbourbirds.bsky.social