Review of the Week: 9-15 August 2021
Shetland's first Black-winged Pratincole for almost 100 years was the week's best find, but a co-operative Black Stork and the lingering...
16/08/2021
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Shetland's first Black-winged Pratincole for almost 100 years was the week's best find, but a co-operative Black Stork and the lingering...
16/08/2021
The Egyptian Vulture reappeared in western Ireland, where some excellent seawatching was also enjoyed. Elsewhere, the first signs of autumn...
09/08/2021
A new Western Sandpiper highlighted in Ireland and the Elegant Tern relocated to Lancashire, while seabird action really picked up in the...
02/08/2021
Summer 2021 continues to produce extreme rarities, with a Western Sandpiper in Norfolk the latest arrival to draw a crowd. Sam Viles and...
26/07/2021
A steady midsummer week was still able to boast some quality lingering rarities, while an eye-opening Western Palearctic first was found in...
19/07/2021
In a week devoid of many new birds, a Semipalmated Plover in Co Cork and lingering rarities nevertheless provided plenty of interest. Sam...
12/07/2021
Britain's first Soft-plumaged Petrel was tracked along the English east coast, while Oriental Turtle Dove, Short-billed Dowitcher and...
05/07/2021
Caspian Terns dominated the week's news, while a first Pacific Swift for Wales, a Green Warbler in Shetland and the reappearing Irish...
28/06/2021
Britain's first Egyptian Vulture in more than 150 years was followed by two Irish firsts – Least Tern and Red-winged Blackbird. Sam Viles...
21/06/2021
The blistering start to June continued, with a first for Britain in Devon followed by a Pacific Swift in Northumberland. Sam Viles and the...
14/06/2021
That's more like it! Red-necked Stint, River Warbler and White-tailed Lapwing sounded the mega alert, while Rosy Starlings continued to...
07/06/2021
A sweltering Bank Holiday weekend delivered in style, with Black-headed Bunting and Sardinian Warbler headlining a fine showing of late...
02/06/2021