Patch birder at Little Marlow, Bucks #LMGPhttps://bsky.app/profile/marlowbirder.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/marlowbirder.bsky.social/post/3mfvm7gx7ns23Went back to #LMGP for the gull roost. The Black-necked Grebe still showing and in better light than this morning. A winter adult Med Gull appeared as the light was fading, plus a distant 2cy Little Gull - too far off to photo, but still present at dusk #UKBirding28 Feb 2026 06:34 +0000at://did:plc:iv2db3u4fyxcwmsfpq7fwsqv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfvm7gx7ns23https://bsky.app/profile/marlowbirder.bsky.social/post/3mftxzv2tb22sPleased to find a Black-necked Grebe this morning on my #LMGP patch. Only my 3rd record here and the first since 2017 #UKBirding27 Feb 2026 15:00 +0000at://did:plc:iv2db3u4fyxcwmsfpq7fwsqv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mftxzv2tb22shttps://bsky.app/profile/marlowbirder.bsky.social/post/3mfmqvnz4oc2wI haven't seen a Ring-necked Duck in a while so went to see the smart drake at Moor Green Lakes, Berks #RareBirdsUK #UKBirding24 Feb 2026 18:04 +0000at://did:plc:iv2db3u4fyxcwmsfpq7fwsqv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfmqvnz4oc2whttps://bsky.app/profile/marlowbirder.bsky.social/post/3mfeplbl3hc2lOne of a feeding flock of Siskins plus Treecreepers beginning to sing at #LMGP #UKBirding21 Feb 2026 13:19 +0000at://did:plc:iv2db3u4fyxcwmsfpq7fwsqv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfeplbl3hc2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/marlowbirder.bsky.social/post/3mfepjxn34k2lA wintering pair of Stonechats continue at Emmett's fields. Seem to be more of these great little birds about on local farmland this Winter, following a strong passage last Autumn.21 Feb 2026 13:18 +0000at://did:plc:iv2db3u4fyxcwmsfpq7fwsqv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfepjxn34k2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/marlowbirder.bsky.social/post/3mfepj2bol22lThis regular returning hybrid Tufted Duck x Pochard at #LMGP is getting reported as a Scaup, so one to be aware of #UKBirding21 Feb 2026 13:18 +0000at://did:plc:iv2db3u4fyxcwmsfpq7fwsqv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfepj2bol22lhttps://bsky.app/profile/marlowbirder.bsky.social/post/3mf4vxnwfo22bWater Pipit on Staines Moor yesterday #UKBirding18 Feb 2026 10:52 +0000at://did:plc:iv2db3u4fyxcwmsfpq7fwsqv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mf4vxnwfo22bhttps://bsky.app/profile/marlowbirder.bsky.social/post/3mf4vvyrzkk2bStaines Res yesterday - apart from the distant Lesser Scaup, a pair of Scaup, GN Diver, 9 BN Grebes and a Black Redstart showed much better #UKBirding18 Feb 2026 10:51 +0000at://did:plc:iv2db3u4fyxcwmsfpq7fwsqv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mf4vvyrzkk2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/marlowbirder.bsky.social/post/3mf4vsns72k2bLesser Scaup distant on Staines Res yesterday - south side of south bank #RareBirdsUK18 Feb 2026 10:49 +0000at://did:plc:iv2db3u4fyxcwmsfpq7fwsqv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mf4vsns72k2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/marlowbirder.bsky.social/post/3md677ot4w22aPleased to catch up with the Ripley Killdeer yesterday, fantastic record and fairly local. Also a bonus Little Gull #UKBirding #RareBirdsUK24 Jan 2026 12:20 +0000at://did:plc:iv2db3u4fyxcwmsfpq7fwsqv/app.bsky.feed.post/3md677ot4w22ahttps://bsky.app/profile/marlowbirder.bsky.social/post/3mcupksrcqs2ePlease to see the hybrid Goldfinch back in my garden on Sunday. I think probably crossed with Linnet. I first saw it in Dec 2020, so this is its 6th winter. I only see it in winter and always with Goldfinches. Here feeding on Lemon Balm seeds #UKBirding20 Jan 2026 17:46 +0000at://did:plc:iv2db3u4fyxcwmsfpq7fwsqv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcupksrcqs2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/marlowbirder.bsky.social/post/3mcuphkit6c2eAn adult Dark-bellied Brent Goose was pick of the day at my #LMGP patch -look at that neck patch. Found late am, I watched it early pm when it never seemed settled - always on the water, sometimes calling. It flew off high north at 13:45. Probably not far, as it was back late pm #UKBirding20 Jan 2026 17:44 +0000at://did:plc:iv2db3u4fyxcwmsfpq7fwsqv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcuphkit6c2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/marlowbirder.bsky.social/post/3mc5mt2o7yk2zAlways nice to find a #LMGP patch Med Gull. This 2w bird resting on the ice with a small group of gulls this morning #UKBirding11 Jan 2026 13:25 +0000at://did:plc:iv2db3u4fyxcwmsfpq7fwsqv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mc5mt2o7yk2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/marlowbirder.bsky.social/post/3mbbf2uiyvk2fI was visiting family c15 mins away from the Holbury Great-tailed Grackle so went to see it just before it went to roost. Nice to hear it scolding a passing cat #UKBirding31 Dec 2025 07:52 +0000at://did:plc:iv2db3u4fyxcwmsfpq7fwsqv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbbf2uiyvk2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/marlowbirder.bsky.social/post/3mavshrydwk2iThis hybrid Tufted Duck x Pochard is back at #LMGP for its 7th winter. Not always on Spade Oak lake, but has been there several times in December #UKBirding26 Dec 2025 17:20 +0000at://did:plc:iv2db3u4fyxcwmsfpq7fwsqv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mavshrydwk2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/marlowbirder.bsky.social/post/3mavr5zesi227Arrived at #LMGP this morning just as news broke of 4 Red-crested Pochards having been found. First of the year here and #136 for my patch year list. Still hoping to add to that with the current influx of near continental geese and swans #UKBirding26 Dec 2025 16:56 +0000at://did:plc:iv2db3u4fyxcwmsfpq7fwsqv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mavr5zesi227https://bsky.app/profile/marlowbirder.bsky.social/post/3m6fe6e67ec2dAn excellent record of a pair of Whooper Swans feeding at #LMGP yesterday afternoon - found by @grahamwfc.bsky.social Only the 3rd record here that I can think of, but two years running now. #UKBirding24 Nov 2025 17:31 +0000at://did:plc:iv2db3u4fyxcwmsfpq7fwsqv/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6fe6e67ec2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/marlowbirder.bsky.social/post/3m6fe33yfps2dSightings of single GW Egret have increased over recent weeks at #LMGP but there are definitely at least 2 about. Lovely to get these large egrets more regularly now. Still less common in the south compared to north Bucks #UKBirding24 Nov 2025 17:29 +0000at://did:plc:iv2db3u4fyxcwmsfpq7fwsqv/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6fe33yfps2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/marlowbirder.bsky.social/post/3m5qrd2nvw22kWatched an adult dark bellied Brent Goose fly in to #LMGP from the north at 8:30am this morning. Part of a wide movement over the SE this morning. A great bird for the patch - initial shot as it landed on the water, but found its way to the spit to feed #UKBirding16 Nov 2025 13:00 +0000at://did:plc:iv2db3u4fyxcwmsfpq7fwsqv/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5qrd2nvw22khttps://bsky.app/profile/marlowbirder.bsky.social/post/3m4svvgyewk2yI was traveling south from Yorkshire yesterday, so took pit stops at the Eyebrook American Golden Plover and Ditchford Lesser Scaup #RareBirdsUk #UKBirding04 Nov 2025 16:02 +0000at://did:plc:iv2db3u4fyxcwmsfpq7fwsqv/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4svvgyewk2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/marlowbirder.bsky.social/post/3lu66cwhjfc2pThis distinctive looking spider (small!) is sharing my study today. Obsi says Episinus sp @baltibillbucks.bsky.social @chalkspring.bsky.social ?17 Jul 2025 14:46 +0000at://did:plc:iv2db3u4fyxcwmsfpq7fwsqv/app.bsky.feed.post/3lu66cwhjfc2phttps://bsky.app/profile/marlowbirder.bsky.social/post/3lkvoh4xqu22pFairly typical view of Water Rail at #LMGP this morning. Also a record shot of yesterday's first for year Oystercatcher #ukbirding21 Mar 2025 16:54 +0000at://did:plc:iv2db3u4fyxcwmsfpq7fwsqv/app.bsky.feed.post/3lkvoh4xqu22phttps://bsky.app/profile/marlowbirder.bsky.social/post/3lkg4gntrvc26Spring migrants are beginning to push through at #LMGP despite the cold. A noticeable increase in Chiffchaffs from the 6th; yesterday a surprise 2cy Little Gull in the roost plus a Blackcap in subsong new for year; this morning a brief Little Ringed Plover before 7am #ukbirding15 Mar 2025 12:21 +0000at://did:plc:iv2db3u4fyxcwmsfpq7fwsqv/app.bsky.feed.post/3lkg4gntrvc26https://bsky.app/profile/marlowbirder.bsky.social/post/3li5rp4bals2rFirst chance to see the Brent Goose on Dorney Common. Slightly odd as it was completely on its own away from other geese, feeding fine, but fairly approachable, waddling away rather than flying. Wishing it well. #ukbirding14 Feb 2025 17:57 +0000at://did:plc:iv2db3u4fyxcwmsfpq7fwsqv/app.bsky.feed.post/3li5rp4bals2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/marlowbirder.bsky.social/post/3lhetynulmc26The sun actually shone for the Bucks Bird Club trip to #LMGP on Sunday. The melanistic Lapwing looking particularly resplendent. #ukbirding04 Feb 2025 20:02 +0000at://did:plc:iv2db3u4fyxcwmsfpq7fwsqv/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhetynulmc26https://bsky.app/profile/marlowbirder.bsky.social/post/3lh5awt7v5k2bThis 2w Caspian Gull has been at the #LMGP roost for the last 3 nights - record in low light. Also an adult tonight as well.01 Feb 2025 19:32 +0000at://did:plc:iv2db3u4fyxcwmsfpq7fwsqv/app.bsky.feed.post/3lh5awt7v5k2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/marlowbirder.bsky.social/post/3lh5avmtubk2bA stunning melanistic Lapwing has been hanging out at #LMGP since mid January. Just record shots, but an amazing looking thing. A first for me and must be pretty unusual @btobirds.bsky.social?01 Feb 2025 19:32 +0000at://did:plc:iv2db3u4fyxcwmsfpq7fwsqv/app.bsky.feed.post/3lh5avmtubk2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/marlowbirder.bsky.social/post/3lfxmogjlqc2tNot much time to visit the #LMGP patch with short Winter days. Some highlights this week are 1 of probably 2 GW Egrets and the nomadic pair of Stonechat. What I hadn't realised until looking at the photo is the male is colour ringed - need a closer look now #ukbirding17 Jan 2025 20:21 +0000at://did:plc:iv2db3u4fyxcwmsfpq7fwsqv/app.bsky.feed.post/3lfxmogjlqc2thttps://bsky.app/profile/marlowbirder.bsky.social/post/3lfxm7kuofk2tMade a visit to @marekwalford.bsky.social's patch at Henley Road/Sonning Eye - first in a few years - to catch up with Smew (once regular, now scarce in the region) and a GN Diver. Just record shots, but thanks for the info Marek #ukbirding17 Jan 2025 20:13 +0000at://did:plc:iv2db3u4fyxcwmsfpq7fwsqv/app.bsky.feed.post/3lfxm7kuofk2t