Red kite seen near Toyota factory in Derbyshire

Skylark, signs of spring at Birdholme Marsh

31 goldeneye and 34 snipe added to some great spots this weekend.

73 yellowhammers and 38 snipe adding to a bountiful weekend at Carr Vale.

A review by Nick Brown, Wildlife Enquiries Officer.
This delightful children’s book isn’t new but is well worth promoting especially just before ‘the big day of present giving’

379 birds counted in just 2.5 hours this weekend

Common and siberian chiffchaffs still present

Low water levels and a great white egret seen at Witches Oak.

Water rail. (Only my second sighting of one and it sat just in front of the platform, washing and preening).

Black Redstart being elusive in Ashford in the Water