An avian world through my eyes
It was a team effort today with Luke Anderson & Adam Canning joining me to complete a full census of the Common Terns in Birkenhead Docks, along with the newly discovered Heronry I found two weeks ago. When arriving to meet Adam at Hamilton Square Station, an unexpected patch tick for Birkenhead Docks came in …
Best shot of today's Iberian Chiffchaff candidate from Thurstaston Hill, Cheshire this PM; Ring Ouzel (fem) and a pair of Yellowhammer also in the area. If this were to be accepted it would represent the 3rd record for the county.
A great break from revision today to join forces with Luke to pin-point a Herony which I've been having suspension about for some time now. Before the hunt began we met up at our joint patch, Bidston Moss NR for a catch before business got under way. The reserve was quiet with Great crested Grebe, …
All known organisms on Earth are given a binomial scientific name, consisting of a generic name (which assigns the organism to a genus) and a specific name which is unique to that species of organism. These names are always written in Latin grammar, although they can be in any language, but most are either Greek …
Whilst in college this morning news came through on the Wirral Birders WhatsApp group, that Snow Goose had been spotted by Barry Barnacle amongest a flock of Pink-footed Geese on the salt marsh off of the Harp Inn, Neston. Over the years Wirral & Cheshire has witnessed a number of candidates for a wild individual; …
Wales is known for having countless iconic species, one of which being the Black Grouse. It's a species I've only ever encountered once, along with it's cousin the Red, so when I was invited to join Harry King and his dad, it was an offer I couldn't turn down to visit one of the premier …
On the 29th of March I set out on a 106 mile trek from my home in Birkenhead, Cheshire across North Wales to the picturesque seaside town of Aberdaron, on the tip of the Llyn peninsula in order to raise funds for The Cameron Bespolka Trust. Who are empowering today's youth through love for nature. …
