Wasn’t expecting to see the Marsh Harrier twice in one day but came right over my head as it left Tyttenhanger GP headed NW. Herts Bird News #Hertsbirds

Rain has not stopped play on the Herts Bird News Local Patch Big Weekend: Little & Arctic Tern, Osprey, Hen & Marsh Harrier & Short-eared Owl have been highlights along with other patch surprises. It’s the last big push so best of luck in adding those final bonus points! #hertsbirds

Well done everyone taking part. This morning was only for the hardy (or foolhardy!) but some great birds have already been found. Anyone got the butterfly bonus point yet I wonder?! Keep it up - the weekend is still young! Herts Bird News #hertsbirds

AT MIDNIGHT TONIGHT the @hertsbirds Local Patch Big Weekend starts. The Tyttenhanger GP Birders will be assembling at 4am - when will you start? NOT TOO LATE TO SIGN UP - teams of 1-4 welcome. A mystery falcon & migrant waders last yr! Sign up here: bit.ly/3UzWkYi #hertsbirds

Amazingly Garden Warbler is a new species for the garden today. All the more amazing as it is species #122 and long overdue. Brief views as it stayed in the depths of the bush. Herts Bird News #Hertsbirds

Great to find 9 Bar-tailed Godwits mostly in summer plumage & a Dunlin at Coursers GPs Tyttenhanger GP Also 2 Shelduck and 2 flyover Curlews earlier. Juv Marsh Harrier over main pit too. Herts Bird News #hertsbirds

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Really pleased to relocate the elusive Woodchat Shrike on my Cornish ‘home’ patch on The Lizard 😊 Had to dodge over-excited bullocks but had great views to the calls of Oystercatchers & Whimbrel with a locally rare Cetti’s Warbler thrown in for good measure too! Cornwall Birds

Golden Oriole still present on The Lizard but further south of Church Cove at SW 71744 12297. Viewed from coast path halfway between Bass Pt & Church Cove. Cornwall Birds

Really pleased to find this beautiful male Golden Oriole at Church Cove on The Lizard this morning. Also great to meet some local birders including ⁦Douglas Wright 🇺🇦⁩ ⁦Joe Jones⁩ ⁦David Collins⁩ ⁦Ilya Maclean⁩ & others ⁦Cornwall Birds⁩

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Despite the wind at Stanborough GPs this evening some good birds - a distant Curlew in the big field & growing numbers of hirundines, Yellow & Pied Wagtails with a few White Wags too. Herts Bird News #hertsbirds

The afternoon dog walk failed to turn up any Redstarts or ouzels but I did find my first Whitethroat this year & 3 Wheatear on the ridge above London Colney, St Albans. Herts Bird News #hertsbirds

I’ve been enjoying watching the Yellow Wagtails come in at Stanborough GPs in the evenings. Perfect little bundles of Spring! Herts Bird News #hertsbirds

Highlights from Stanborough GPs this morning: Osprey north at 9.30am, 3 male Wheatears, a Dunlin & Ringed Plover. Also a few Swallows, Sand Martins & a single House Martin. Herts Bird News #Hertsbirds

Great to see this Marsh Harrier at Redbournbury, St Albans this morning - #120 for my local 5 miles from home year list. Herts Bird News #hertsbirds

Some highlights from Stanborough GPs today - Black-tailed Godwit, Oystercatcher, White Wagtail & and the first Willow Warbler of the year. Herts Bird News #Hertsbirds

It’s not often that the blackbird I see flying over while driving actually sports a bright white breast band! It did the decent thing & sat in a tree briefly calling loudly before flying on. This male Ring Ouzel becomes #117 for my 5 mile from home list☺️ @hertsbirds #hertsbirds