A fly over by 12 Spoonbills while waiting for the Pallid Harrier yesterday took me back to my first visit to Minsmere back in the 90s where I saw my first in flight.
September 29, 2026 at 11:12 AM
A fly over by 12 Spoonbills while waiting for the Pallid Harrier yesterday took me back to my first visit to Minsmere back in the 90s where I saw my first in flight.
A brilliant day of raptor watching at Marshside today, and the highlight was the juvenile Pallid Harrier that (after a 5 hour wait) flew in close enough for a rubbish photo. #ukbirding #birds #BirdsSeenIn2026 for England
September 28, 2026 at 4:04 PM
A brilliant day of raptor watching at Marshside today, and the highlight was the juvenile Pallid Harrier that (after a 5 hour wait) flew in close enough for a rubbish photo. #ukbirding #birds #BirdsSeenIn2026 for England
Yep all three egrets here on NW England coast at times and spoonbills been here for a few years but not great numbers
The marshland at RSPB Marshside just a couple of miles away unsurprisingly isn't very marshy. We need that rain please or nature will do it's usual and adapt, which is fine
The marshland at RSPB Marshside just a couple of miles away unsurprisingly isn't very marshy. We need that rain please or nature will do it's usual and adapt, which is fine
September 26, 2026 at 11:37 AM
Yep all three egrets here on NW England coast at times and spoonbills been here for a few years but not great numbers
The marshland at RSPB Marshside just a couple of miles away unsurprisingly isn't very marshy. We need that rain please or nature will do it's usual and adapt, which is fine
The marshland at RSPB Marshside just a couple of miles away unsurprisingly isn't very marshy. We need that rain please or nature will do it's usual and adapt, which is fine
Went to the local RSPB area at Marshside early today during the golden hour - it was cold!
Not much playing ball today for the camera
In the far distance I saw two large wings flapping slowly and thought, oohhh our local marsh harrier but then it pulled up to land in that unmistakable Heron way!
Not much playing ball today for the camera
In the far distance I saw two large wings flapping slowly and thought, oohhh our local marsh harrier but then it pulled up to land in that unmistakable Heron way!
September 24, 2026 at 7:54 AM
Went to the local RSPB area at Marshside early today during the golden hour - it was cold!
Not much playing ball today for the camera
In the far distance I saw two large wings flapping slowly and thought, oohhh our local marsh harrier but then it pulled up to land in that unmistakable Heron way!
Not much playing ball today for the camera
In the far distance I saw two large wings flapping slowly and thought, oohhh our local marsh harrier but then it pulled up to land in that unmistakable Heron way!
Marshside #rspb
#southport
🌊
#iPhone
#coast #rspb
#snap_abstract #snap_bnw #snap_waters #snap_allnature #snap_allwhite #snap_textures #snap_reflection #snap_landscape #snap_hikes #snap_beaches #snap_skies
#southport
🌊
#iPhone
#coast #rspb
#snap_abstract #snap_bnw #snap_waters #snap_allnature #snap_allwhite #snap_textures #snap_reflection #snap_landscape #snap_hikes #snap_beaches #snap_skies
September 18, 2026 at 7:04 AM
Wilderness
Marshside #rspb
#southport
🌊
#nikonz8
#coast #rspb
#snap_communityarts #snap_POTD #snap_abstract #snap_bnw #snap_silhouette #snap_waters #snap_allnature #snap_allwhite #snap_textures #snap_abandoned #snap_landscape #snap_hikes #snap_allblack
Marshside #rspb
#southport
🌊
#nikonz8
#coast #rspb
#snap_communityarts #snap_POTD #snap_abstract #snap_bnw #snap_silhouette #snap_waters #snap_allnature #snap_allwhite #snap_textures #snap_abandoned #snap_landscape #snap_hikes #snap_allblack
September 15, 2026 at 7:37 AM
Marshside #rspb
#southport
🌊
#nikonz8
#reeds #rspb
#snap_depthoffield #snap_process #snap_communityarts #snap_POTD #snap_abstract #snap_bnw #snap_silhouette #snap_waters #snap_allnature #snap_allwhite #snap_textures #snap_reflection #snap_landscape #snap_hikes #snap_allblack
#southport
🌊
#nikonz8
#reeds #rspb
#snap_depthoffield #snap_process #snap_communityarts #snap_POTD #snap_abstract #snap_bnw #snap_silhouette #snap_waters #snap_allnature #snap_allwhite #snap_textures #snap_reflection #snap_landscape #snap_hikes #snap_allblack
September 7, 2026 at 8:17 AM
Wilderness
Marshside #rspb
#southport
🌊
#nikonz8
#coast #rspb
#snap_community_member #snap_abstract #snap_bnw #snap_silhouette #snap_waters #snap_allnature #snap_allwhite #snap_textures #snap_abandoned #snap_landscape #snap_hikes #snap_allblack
Marshside #rspb
#southport
🌊
#nikonz8
#coast #rspb
#snap_community_member #snap_abstract #snap_bnw #snap_silhouette #snap_waters #snap_allnature #snap_allwhite #snap_textures #snap_abandoned #snap_landscape #snap_hikes #snap_allblack
September 4, 2026 at 7:48 AM
13:08 30/08
Osprey
Cheshire
Neumann's Flash
one flew south
13:17 30/08
Osprey
Lancashire
Marshside RSPB
13:10
one flew south
13:18 30/08
Osprey
Northamptonshire
Pitsford Reservoir
adult
13:24 30/08
Osprey
Glamorgan
Llanrhidian Marsh, Gower
two
Osprey
Cheshire
Neumann's Flash
one flew south
13:17 30/08
Osprey
Lancashire
Marshside RSPB
13:10
one flew south
13:18 30/08
Osprey
Northamptonshire
Pitsford Reservoir
adult
13:24 30/08
Osprey
Glamorgan
Llanrhidian Marsh, Gower
two
August 30, 2026 at 12:55 PM
13:08 30/08
Osprey
Cheshire
Neumann's Flash
one flew south
13:17 30/08
Osprey
Lancashire
Marshside RSPB
13:10
one flew south
13:18 30/08
Osprey
Northamptonshire
Pitsford Reservoir
adult
13:24 30/08
Osprey
Glamorgan
Llanrhidian Marsh, Gower
two
Osprey
Cheshire
Neumann's Flash
one flew south
13:17 30/08
Osprey
Lancashire
Marshside RSPB
13:10
one flew south
13:18 30/08
Osprey
Northamptonshire
Pitsford Reservoir
adult
13:24 30/08
Osprey
Glamorgan
Llanrhidian Marsh, Gower
two
Today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme chosen by @alan678.bsky.social is: #RecentGardenBirds, most recent capture/s of a bird/s in your garden. Alt theme is #ReflectionsAndShadows, any capture of a bird with an accompanying reflection/ shadow. 🪶❤️
Here are my choices.
#birds #ukbirds #birding
Here are my choices.
#birds #ukbirds #birding
August 25, 2026 at 6:01 AM
Today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme chosen by @alan678.bsky.social is: #RecentGardenBirds, most recent capture/s of a bird/s in your garden. Alt theme is #ReflectionsAndShadows, any capture of a bird with an accompanying reflection/ shadow. 🪶❤️
Here are my choices.
#birds #ukbirds #birding
Here are my choices.
#birds #ukbirds #birding
Tranquility
Marshside #rspb
#southport
🌊
#iphonephotography
#sea #sky #marshside #serene #nature #tranquility #rspbmarshside
#snap_depthoffield #snap_minimal #snap_edit #snap_process #snap_mobile #snap_landscape #snap_beaches #snap_seasons #snap_skies #snap_POTD #snap_reflection
Marshside #rspb
#southport
🌊
#iphonephotography
#sea #sky #marshside #serene #nature #tranquility #rspbmarshside
#snap_depthoffield #snap_minimal #snap_edit #snap_process #snap_mobile #snap_landscape #snap_beaches #snap_seasons #snap_skies #snap_POTD #snap_reflection
August 19, 2026 at 8:51 AM
Heard a European Robin singing its autumn song in the garden early this morning. Year is on the turn despite the latest heat wave.
Also mackerel sky at Marshside. Hope it does mean rain is on the way.
Also mackerel sky at Marshside. Hope it does mean rain is on the way.
August 12, 2026 at 3:42 PM
Heard a European Robin singing its autumn song in the garden early this morning. Year is on the turn despite the latest heat wave.
Also mackerel sky at Marshside. Hope it does mean rain is on the way.
Also mackerel sky at Marshside. Hope it does mean rain is on the way.
Sat a'noon @ RSPB Marshside highlights: 2 Spoonbill, 1 Whimbrel flew SW calling, 1 Greenshank, several Juv Y Wag, 2 eclipse Wigeon, a big build up in numbers of H Martin & Swallow & smaller numbers of Sand Martin in late a'noon & 1 Marsh Harrier. Numerous B'flys Holly Blue the best. #UKBirding
August 9, 2026 at 11:21 PM
Sat a'noon @ RSPB Marshside highlights: 2 Spoonbill, 1 Whimbrel flew SW calling, 1 Greenshank, several Juv Y Wag, 2 eclipse Wigeon, a big build up in numbers of H Martin & Swallow & smaller numbers of Sand Martin in late a'noon & 1 Marsh Harrier. Numerous B'flys Holly Blue the best. #UKBirding
Today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is: #BestFootForward- any bird taking a step forward or standing on one leg. Alt theme is: #ASplashOfColour- Celebrate vibrant plumage or colourful backgrounds that complement the bird.🪶❤️
Here are my choices.
#birds #ukbirds #birding
Here are my choices.
#birds #ukbirds #birding
August 9, 2026 at 8:59 AM
Today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is: #BestFootForward- any bird taking a step forward or standing on one leg. Alt theme is: #ASplashOfColour- Celebrate vibrant plumage or colourful backgrounds that complement the bird.🪶❤️
Here are my choices.
#birds #ukbirds #birding
Here are my choices.
#birds #ukbirds #birding
Spoonbill, Linnet and a couple of Common Sandpiper at @rspb Marshside this morning - plus some more welcome rain
August 5, 2026 at 9:34 AM
Spoonbill, Linnet and a couple of Common Sandpiper at @rspb Marshside this morning - plus some more welcome rain
Marshside #rspb
#southport
🌊
#iphonephotography
#sea #sky #marshside #serene #nature #rspbmarshside
#snap_depthoffield #snap_minimal #snap_edit #snap_process #snap_mobile #snap_landscape #snap_beaches #snap_seasons #snap_skies #snap_POTD #snap_reflection #snap_reflection_summer26
#southport
🌊
#iphonephotography
#sea #sky #marshside #serene #nature #rspbmarshside
#snap_depthoffield #snap_minimal #snap_edit #snap_process #snap_mobile #snap_landscape #snap_beaches #snap_seasons #snap_skies #snap_POTD #snap_reflection #snap_reflection_summer26
August 3, 2026 at 6:47 AM
Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #BestOfJuly, so I've decided to interpret that as best sightings rather than best photos.
Two spoonbills from too far away and a badly framed osprey carrying a fish, from much too far away.
Very pleased just to see them, to be honest.
#birds
Two spoonbills from too far away and a badly framed osprey carrying a fish, from much too far away.
Very pleased just to see them, to be honest.
#birds
August 2, 2026 at 12:26 PM
Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #BestOfJuly, so I've decided to interpret that as best sightings rather than best photos.
Two spoonbills from too far away and a badly framed osprey carrying a fish, from much too far away.
Very pleased just to see them, to be honest.
#birds
Two spoonbills from too far away and a badly framed osprey carrying a fish, from much too far away.
Very pleased just to see them, to be honest.
#birds
Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #BestOfJuly so no need for an Alt Theme today. 🪶❤️
Here are my choices.
#birds #ukbirds #birding
Here are my choices.
#birds #ukbirds #birding
August 2, 2026 at 10:43 AM
Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #BestOfJuly so no need for an Alt Theme today. 🪶❤️
Here are my choices.
#birds #ukbirds #birding
Here are my choices.
#birds #ukbirds #birding
#postboxsaturday
This one from #Marshside in #Kent. Think the cypher is Edward VII - but hard to tell given weathering and repaints. So probably 116 years (ish) old.
This one from #Marshside in #Kent. Think the cypher is Edward VII - but hard to tell given weathering and repaints. So probably 116 years (ish) old.
August 1, 2026 at 7:40 AM
#postboxsaturday
This one from #Marshside in #Kent. Think the cypher is Edward VII - but hard to tell given weathering and repaints. So probably 116 years (ish) old.
This one from #Marshside in #Kent. Think the cypher is Edward VII - but hard to tell given weathering and repaints. So probably 116 years (ish) old.
The Marshside has paired Cape Cod views with waterfront dining since 1985 | Click on the image to read the full story
The Marshside has paired Cape Cod views with waterfront dining since 1985
For nearly 40 years, The Marshside has attracted Cape Cod diners with scenic waterfront views, seasonal seafood and a loyal local following.
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July 30, 2026 at 1:21 AM
The Marshside has paired Cape Cod views with waterfront dining since 1985 | Click on the image to read the full story
Juvenile spoonbill.
Young birds differ from adults in that they have all-white feathers with black wing tips and the bill is grey, becoming black with a yellow tip in adulthood. These birds have bred at RSPB Marshside, Southport, UK.
#birds #photography #RSPB
Young birds differ from adults in that they have all-white feathers with black wing tips and the bill is grey, becoming black with a yellow tip in adulthood. These birds have bred at RSPB Marshside, Southport, UK.
#birds #photography #RSPB
July 28, 2026 at 5:25 PM
Juvenile spoonbill.
Young birds differ from adults in that they have all-white feathers with black wing tips and the bill is grey, becoming black with a yellow tip in adulthood. These birds have bred at RSPB Marshside, Southport, UK.
#birds #photography #RSPB
Young birds differ from adults in that they have all-white feathers with black wing tips and the bill is grey, becoming black with a yellow tip in adulthood. These birds have bred at RSPB Marshside, Southport, UK.
#birds #photography #RSPB
Good visits to Marshside & Martin Mere today. Highlights - passage waders & butterflies. Common Sand, Ruff (both sites). MM - Green Sand (3 Sunleys, 1 heard Plover Field), 3 Great Egrets (2 Vinsons, 1 Langleys Brook), 2 Whooper Swans (Sunleys), 2 SP Cattle Egrets (Mere). 🪶🦋❤️
#birds #birding
#birds #birding
July 21, 2026 at 6:27 PM