Your recent sightings at Minsmere
Your recent sightings
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Fire and rain (and wind)
It's been an interesting week so far, with some exciting sightings, dramatic weather and near misses, and today has been no exception. As reported in my last blog, the week started with the discovery of a rough-legged buzzard that spent most of...
Posted 10 Jan 2019 by Ian Barthorpe -
Travellers from the East
Yesterday was Epiphany, the 12th day of Christmas, when Christians celebrate the arrival of the Magi, or three wise men, at the stable in Bethlehem where Jesus was born. The Magi travelled many miles from the East to reach the stable. Whatever you...
Posted 07 Jan 2019 by Ian Barthorpe -
A great start to 2019
Happy New Year. I hope that everyone managed to find some time to relax over the Christmas and New Year period, and also to spot some wildlife. Here at Minsmere we were only closed for two days (Christmas Day and Boxing Day) so there was still...
Posted 03 Jan 2019 by Ian Barthorpe -
Christmas greetings and opening arrangements
I hope everyone is ready for Christmas now. Presents bought and wrapped. Turkey, beef or nut roast ready for the oven. Sprouts peeled. Mince pies cooked. Family gathered together. Here at Minsmere we're almost ready for our short Christmas closure...
Posted 24 Dec 2018 by Ian Barthorpe -
Sunset starlings
The radios crackled into life late on Thursday afternoon to say that starlings were gathering on the Scrape. The excitement levels rose in the office as word spread that several thousands had started displaying behind South Hide. I didn't get a...
Posted 17 Dec 2018 by Ian Barthorpe -
Spinning around
Despite the title of this blog, we're not expecting a visit from pop princess Kylie, but we have been treated to visit from a creature that habitually spins around. The species in question is a tiny wading bird that breeds in the high Arctic of...
Posted 13 Dec 2018 by Ian Barthorpe
Grid Reference: TM4767 (+2km)
- Great White Egret (1)
- 14 Jan 2019
- Rough-legged Buzzard (1)
- 10 Jan 2019
- Whooper Swan (6)
- 15 Jan 2019
- Marsh Harrier (4)
- 15 Jan 2019
- Black-tailed Godwit (19)
- 15 Jan 2019
- Avocet (1)
- 14 Jan 2019
- White Wagtail (alba) (1)
- 14 Jan 2019
- Caspian Gull (0)
- 13 Jan 2019
- Bewick's Swan (9)
- 12 Jan 2019
- Bearded Tit (0)
- 12 Jan 2019
