We are delighted to be holding the WMBC Open Day next door to @RSPBMiddleton! 🦆🔭
We have a programme of walks led by volunteer guides, who will introduce you to the wildlife of this fantastic reserve. Walks will last ~1.5 hours start and finish at Middleton Hall (1/3)
We have a programme of walks led by volunteer guides, who will introduce you to the wildlife of this fantastic reserve. Walks will last ~1.5 hours start and finish at Middleton Hall (1/3)
May 4, 2026 at 1:57 PM
We are delighted to be holding the WMBC Open Day next door to @RSPBMiddleton! 🦆🔭
We have a programme of walks led by volunteer guides, who will introduce you to the wildlife of this fantastic reserve. Walks will last ~1.5 hours start and finish at Middleton Hall (1/3)
We have a programme of walks led by volunteer guides, who will introduce you to the wildlife of this fantastic reserve. Walks will last ~1.5 hours start and finish at Middleton Hall (1/3)
Clear bright skies + biting cold brisk NW wind put pay to any migration at @RSPBMiddleton this morning. Red Kite over North Pit + Blackcap were overdue year ticks. Also 13 Avocet, several Redshank + Oystercatcher, redhead Goosander on North Pit @staffsbirdnews.bsky.social @mercianbirding.bsky.social
March 28, 2026 at 12:19 PM
Clear bright skies + biting cold brisk NW wind put pay to any migration at @RSPBMiddleton this morning. Red Kite over North Pit + Blackcap were overdue year ticks. Also 13 Avocet, several Redshank + Oystercatcher, redhead Goosander on North Pit @staffsbirdnews.bsky.social @mercianbirding.bsky.social
Very wet early morning visit to #rspbmiddleton Marsh Harrier still hunting North Pit, several Goldeneye, Pochard and GWE, and lots of winter thrushes feeding on berries on the canal. @staffsbirdnews.bsky.social
December 4, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Very wet early morning visit to #rspbmiddleton Marsh Harrier still hunting North Pit, several Goldeneye, Pochard and GWE, and lots of winter thrushes feeding on berries on the canal. @staffsbirdnews.bsky.social
@corfielddj.bsky.social @RSPBMiddleton Found this Dave, was it X6?
October 24, 2025 at 4:37 PM
@corfielddj.bsky.social @RSPBMiddleton Found this Dave, was it X6?
I'm not sure if this #BirdOfTheDay contribution is considered #Colourful or #Autumnal really.
Taken at #RSPBMiddleton Lakes 2 years ago.
#birds #ukbirding #birdphotography
Taken at #RSPBMiddleton Lakes 2 years ago.
#birds #ukbirding #birdphotography
October 19, 2025 at 12:07 PM
I'm not sure if this #BirdOfTheDay contribution is considered #Colourful or #Autumnal really.
Taken at #RSPBMiddleton Lakes 2 years ago.
#birds #ukbirding #birdphotography
Taken at #RSPBMiddleton Lakes 2 years ago.
#birds #ukbirding #birdphotography
Sanderling currently on West Scrape #RSPBMiddleton with two Ruff. @staffsbirdnews.bsky.social @mercianbirding.bsky.social
September 19, 2025 at 6:10 AM
Sanderling currently on West Scrape #RSPBMiddleton with two Ruff. @staffsbirdnews.bsky.social @mercianbirding.bsky.social
Spotted Redshank #rspbmiddleton @staffsbirdnews.bsky.social @mercianbirding.bsky.social
August 29, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Spotted Redshank #rspbmiddleton @staffsbirdnews.bsky.social @mercianbirding.bsky.social
two Curlew Sandpipers back on WS #RSPBMiddleton @staffsbirdnews.bsky.social @mercianbirding.bsky.social
August 29, 2025 at 6:29 AM
two Curlew Sandpipers back on WS #RSPBMiddleton @staffsbirdnews.bsky.social @mercianbirding.bsky.social
2 Garganey still on West Scrape #RSPBMiddleton 1 Green Sand, 4 Blackwit, 2 LRP all on WS. No sign of Curlew Sandpipers so far. @staffsbirdnews.bsky.social @mercianbirding.bsky.social
August 29, 2025 at 6:17 AM
2 Garganey still on West Scrape #RSPBMiddleton 1 Green Sand, 4 Blackwit, 2 LRP all on WS. No sign of Curlew Sandpipers so far. @staffsbirdnews.bsky.social @mercianbirding.bsky.social
Two Ruff and seven Black-tailed Godwit from north path looking south #RSPBMiddleton @staffsbirdnews.bsky.social
August 17, 2025 at 7:13 AM
Two Ruff and seven Black-tailed Godwit from north path looking south #RSPBMiddleton @staffsbirdnews.bsky.social
two Garganey on West Scrape #rspbmiddleton @staffsbirdnews.bsky.social
August 17, 2025 at 6:32 AM
two Garganey on West Scrape #rspbmiddleton @staffsbirdnews.bsky.social
Very nice summer plumaged Black-tailed Godwit currently on West Scrape @RSPBMiddleton @staffsbirdnews.bsky.social
July 4, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Very nice summer plumaged Black-tailed Godwit currently on West Scrape @RSPBMiddleton @staffsbirdnews.bsky.social
Early morning visit to @RSPBMiddleton. Nothing unusual other than a Green Sandpiper flushed from the mud under the bird feeders near the car park. Decent number of juvenile LRP at all stages from just hatched to fledged. Also at least three very young Lapwing and solitary Hare.
June 27, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Early morning visit to @RSPBMiddleton. Nothing unusual other than a Green Sandpiper flushed from the mud under the bird feeders near the car park. Decent number of juvenile LRP at all stages from just hatched to fledged. Also at least three very young Lapwing and solitary Hare.
Two Black-necked Grebe to the right of The Lookout @RSPBMiddleton @Staffsbirdnews @mercianbirding.bsky.social
June 6, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Two Black-necked Grebe to the right of The Lookout @RSPBMiddleton @Staffsbirdnews @mercianbirding.bsky.social
Little Tern currently on JWS @RSPBMiddleton. Excuse the sniff half way through!
May 16, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Little Tern currently on JWS @RSPBMiddleton. Excuse the sniff half way through!
Better views of the TS when it moves closer to the two benches #RSPBMiddleton
May 16, 2025 at 7:44 AM
Better views of the TS when it moves closer to the two benches #RSPBMiddleton
Temminck’s Stint still @RSPBMiddleton viewed distantly from the north path looking south onto JWN.
May 16, 2025 at 6:52 AM
Temminck’s Stint still @RSPBMiddleton viewed distantly from the north path looking south onto JWN.
Is the century on? @RSPBMiddleton on 97 species by 10:15am for #WestMidsAllDayer - latest additions of Stonechat, Hobby, Kestrel, Spot Fly, Herring Gull and Buzzard
May 3, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Is the century on? @RSPBMiddleton on 97 species by 10:15am for #WestMidsAllDayer - latest additions of Stonechat, Hobby, Kestrel, Spot Fly, Herring Gull and Buzzard
2 Garganey on North Pit puts @RSPBMiddleton on 88 species for #westmidsalldayer by 9am. Still missing Buzzard, Kestrel, Hobby, Water Rail, Snipe, Herring Gull, Yellow Wagtail amongst others
@staffsbirdnews.bsky.social @birdingcentral.bsky.social
@staffsbirdnews.bsky.social @birdingcentral.bsky.social
May 3, 2025 at 8:05 AM
2 Garganey on North Pit puts @RSPBMiddleton on 88 species for #westmidsalldayer by 9am. Still missing Buzzard, Kestrel, Hobby, Water Rail, Snipe, Herring Gull, Yellow Wagtail amongst others
@staffsbirdnews.bsky.social @birdingcentral.bsky.social
@staffsbirdnews.bsky.social @birdingcentral.bsky.social
Personal list up to 65 species at @RSPBMiddleton for #westmidsalldayer - additions include Curlew Sandpiper on Jubilee Wetlands North, Dunlin, Bittern, Great White Egret, Avocet, Common Sand and LRP. Greenshank reported earlier.
May 3, 2025 at 6:38 AM
Personal list up to 65 species at @RSPBMiddleton for #westmidsalldayer - additions include Curlew Sandpiper on Jubilee Wetlands North, Dunlin, Bittern, Great White Egret, Avocet, Common Sand and LRP. Greenshank reported earlier.
Personal tally of 42 species in my first 45 minutes at @RSPBMiddleton for #WestMidsAllDayer (car park to Fishers Mill bridge). Highlights so far of Grasshopper Warbler, Cuckoo and Raven
May 3, 2025 at 6:37 AM
Personal tally of 42 species in my first 45 minutes at @RSPBMiddleton for #WestMidsAllDayer (car park to Fishers Mill bridge). Highlights so far of Grasshopper Warbler, Cuckoo and Raven
First Cuckoo photo of 2025 #middletonlakes @rspbmiddleton on 29-04-25
April 30, 2025 at 2:14 PM
First Cuckoo photo of 2025 #middletonlakes @rspbmiddleton on 29-04-25
Productive morning at #RSPBMiddleton Gropper + LSW heard. 3 x Common Sandpiper, several LRP, several Avocet and Redshank, Bittern, Kingfisher, 2 x Yellow Wagtail, Jack Snipe, Whitethroat, Red Kite, Reed/Sedge Warblers, 2/3 Curlew, lots of Sand Martins and distant Stork.
April 15, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Productive morning at #RSPBMiddleton Gropper + LSW heard. 3 x Common Sandpiper, several LRP, several Avocet and Redshank, Bittern, Kingfisher, 2 x Yellow Wagtail, Jack Snipe, Whitethroat, Red Kite, Reed/Sedge Warblers, 2/3 Curlew, lots of Sand Martins and distant Stork.
Early morning visit to @RSPBMiddleton brief view of the elusive LSW, White Wagtail, Reed Warbler and lots of Willow Warblers. Also several LRP and Avocets. @staffsbirdnews.bsky.social @birdingcentral.bsky.social
April 8, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Early morning visit to @RSPBMiddleton brief view of the elusive LSW, White Wagtail, Reed Warbler and lots of Willow Warblers. Also several LRP and Avocets. @staffsbirdnews.bsky.social @birdingcentral.bsky.social
Early visit to @RSPBMiddleton rewarded by hunting Marsh Harrier. Usual fare plus Dunlin. @staffsbirdnews.bsky.social
April 4, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Early visit to @RSPBMiddleton rewarded by hunting Marsh Harrier. Usual fare plus Dunlin. @staffsbirdnews.bsky.social