Nice surprise in the garden this morning: Wasp Spider!

Some estuaries in eastern England - especially in the NE - have seen increases in #Curlew numbers, despite major national declines.
Why?
Latest research from BTO:
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Breeding season is well underway for Mallards but many are still looking for just the right spot to snuggle down. In spring you'll often see them walking around new areas 🦆

Dolphins passing Selsey Bill early this morning.

Good news this week - a new Natural History GCSE has been announced. Education has a major role to play in embedding a deeper understanding & love for the natural world in light of the climate & nature emergencies: wildlifetrusts.org/blog/dom-higgi…

The flock now departing.
Do individual #Curlew migrate together? Fascinating insights from satellite tracking:
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One of 17 #WaderTales blogs in 2021
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JIGUET Frédéric Global Flyway Network Mary Colwell

A curlew and whimbrel seen from the path at Church Norton today 😍 Please remember to give our birds lots of space so they don't waste valuable energy with a disturbance flight. They need this valuable energy to help them survive our winter 😱 RSPB Chichester Local Group Chichester District Council

Very pleased to finally catch up with the RSPB Pulborough Brooks Lesser Spotted Woodpecker today which showed nicely for a number of visitors at Fattengates Courtyard. RSPB Sussex Ornithology Sussex Birding

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With our coastline busy with winter shorebirds, we're grateful for the help of visitors and dogs and their owners who help keep our winter birds safe.

Next Thursday evening, Ranger Karima will be introducing you to some more of her favourite coastal birds in her monthly talk 🦆

Perfect for anyone who is just getting started with birdwatching 👀🐦

Follow the link to find out more and sign up ⬇️
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A skein of dark-bellied brent geese flying over North Wall at Pagham harbour on Tuesday afternoon 😍

So why is it called a skein of geese 🤔

Migrating geese form lines or V's that reminded someone long ago of a skein or length of yarn 🙂
LIFEOnTheEdge RSPB Chichester Local Group

Nature-based solutions are an essential part of tackling the nature and climate emergency. Not only do they help wildlife, but they help to lock up carbon and adapt to the impacts of a changing climate. We need to see leaders at COP26 embrace the role of nature in climate action.

RSPB Medmerry saw the largest realignment of open coast ever undertaken in Europe. The site is now a haven for species such as avocets, little ringed plovers and oystercatchers. The creation of this habitat has also provided a flood defence for nearby coastal communities.

Jack Snipe Titchfield Haven! 😍 First time I've seen one on the deck - wonderful to watch it bobbing up & down. Highlight of a good morning with Richard C. Twitter ruined the video alas... #HantsBirds

8 seconds of bobbing Jack Snipe Titchfield Haven! Hopefully this works... Most Jack Snipe records here are from the monthly snipe counts, so to have one in front of the hide is great! #HantsBirds

While Tómas and our other Icelandic friends wait for spring, they would like birdwatchers in Britain & Ireland to look out for their colour-ringed #waders .
Two blogs about fascinating research.
OYSTERCATCHER
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BLACK-TAILED GODWIT
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A Mediterranean Gull giving that lovely plumage a bit of a shake. Selsey Bill Selsey Birder

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Some record shots of the Glossy Ibis at Medmerry today, 1 of the 3 on the deck at the stilt pools before they departed off west again RSPB Pagham Harbour Selsey Birder Mike Prince Rob Yarham

A great walk guiding with RSPB Pagham Harbour today at Medmerry with Mike Prince and Rob Yarham highlights included 3 Glossy Ibis, a single Spoonbill and a ringtail Hen Harrier across the reserve