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#LocalBigYear diary: January 2022
Josh Jones provides an update on his patchbirding efforts during the opening weeks of the year.
06/02/2022
Patch birding
Most birders have a patch – a local area that they visit regularly (often daily) and know well. Read more about how to identify your own local patch and make the most of it and find out all about other birders' patches.
Britain & Ireland
Regional round-up: January 2022
Impressive showings of Siberian Chiffchaff, Glossy Ibis and Ring-necked Duck kept birders busy as year lists began across Britain and...
02/02/2022
Patch birding
A New Year's 'Big Day' in Essex
Glyn Evans covered 25 km on foot around his hometown of Wivenhoe on 1 January, smashing his target of 100 species.
23/01/2022
Britain & Ireland
Rarity finders: Cirl Bunting in Glamorgan
Tom Wright was rewarded for his ringing efforts in superb fashion when he discovered a major Welsh rarity.
19/01/2022
Patch birding
#LocalBigYear: celebrating the joy of local birding
In January 2022 we launched a new friendly contest to encourage you to make the most of your local area and enjoy the birds on your...
29/12/2021
Patch birding
Local big year: a race to 150
Staying close to home can produce much better birding than you might initially think, even inland and away from well-known hot-spots. Ed...
15/12/2021
Patch birding
300: the magic number
It takes time, patience and dedication to amass a big self-found list in your local county. Graham Catley recounts the trials, tribulations...
28/10/2021
Patch birding
North Ronaldsay photo diary: September
North Ronaldsay Bird Observatory Assistant Warden Dante Shepherd shares a selection of images from an exciting September on the island.
09/10/2021
Travel
Patching in paradise: locking down in the Colombian Andes
A trip of a lifetime to Colombia turned upside down for Sam Jones when the country announced a lockdown during his stay. However, after...
02/10/2021
Rare birds
North Ronaldsay photo diary: August
North Ronaldsay Bird Observatory Assistant Warden Dante Shepherd shares a selection of images from the island as autumn migration clicks...
04/09/2021
General birding
North Ronaldsay photo diary: June
North Ronaldsay Bird Observatory Assistant Warden Dante Shepherd shares a selection of images from the island this June.
07/07/2021
Patch birding
North Ronaldsay photo diary: May
North Ronaldsay Bird Observatory Assistant Warden Dante Shepherd shares a selection of images from the island this May.
05/06/2021
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Black-winged Stilt
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Wood Duck
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Woodchat Shrike
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