Review of the Week: 21-27 June 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
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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
In another steady May week, two mobile Collared Pratincoles starred and a handful of Rustic Buntings graced the Northern Isles. Sam Viles...
26/05/2021
A White-throated Sparrow on Unst and an influx of Golden Orioles were the best on offer in another cool and wet week. Sam Viles and the...
19/05/2021
The Northern Mockingbird was sensationally relocated again, this time in Northumberland. Meanwhile, a Calandra Lark on Fair Isle headlined...
12/05/2021
Temperatures continued to struggle in many areas, with overshoots and new rarities again at a premium. A relocating Pallid Harrier starred,...
05/05/2021
Scilly and southern Ireland produced the headline rarities, with Greater Sand Plover and Common Rock Thrush among the highlights. Sam Viles...
28/04/2021
Despite the stubborn north-easterly airflow, a few classic spring overshoots appeared as migration slowly cranked towards top gear. Sam...
21/04/2021
In a chilly week the White-throated Sparrow proved the most popular bird, although arriving migrants – particularly Ring Ouzels and Common...
14/04/2021