Oystercatcher, Lapwing, and Redshank all showing signs of having young on the Aln Estuary this morning!

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Broad-winged Hawk in Colombia.

Slate-throated Whitestart in Colombia

‘Joy to the World’ Sunrise over north Northumberland.

Green Thorntail in Colombia.

Torrent Tyrannulet in Colombia.

Bar-tailed Godwit subspecies in the west.
Wintering birds in UK/Ireland are 'lapponica' subspecies.
We see some 'taymyrensis' in spring/autumn, passing through to/from Siberia.
Other Siberian birds 'yamalensis' winter on coast of Arabian Sea.
More here:
wadertales.wordpress.com/2021/10/18/new…

Vanessa Wright Verónica Méndez Aragón(she/her) WWT Slimbridge BTO Scotland The SOC Tom Cadwallender Mary Colwell Oystercatchers needs some good news.
Have you seen this (slightly dated) blog about the hedgehog problem on Outer Hebrides?
wadertales.wordpress.com/2016/01/20/pri…

Chestnut-crowned Antpitta in Colombia.

Getting ready for summer. This Turnstone, on the Northumberland coast, will be heading north any day now, but still around for ⁦Wetland Bird Survey⁩ priority count. ⁦Graham Appleton⁩

Are Oystercatchers really #gulls (not #waders )?
Evidence:
1⃣ nest on roofs
2⃣ make a lot of noise
3⃣ feed their chicks
4⃣ are very smelly
But they are fascinating: wadertales.wordpress.com/2016/06/13/oys…
More here: wadertales.wordpress.com/2022/08/07/whe…
#ornithology #shorebirds

Happy International Nurses Day! #IND2024

With more than 50 different nursing roles in the NHS, no two nursing careers are the same. Thank you to every nurse for the compassionate care you provide to patients and the public across the country. 💙

Today is the Priority WeBS Core Count! 🌞 🌊

#SuperSeabirdSunday David Steel Here are some Puffins on the Northumberland coast David.

Going to sleep now so I’ll be all refreshed when the Aurora comes! 😳

Of what I seen and heard so far, which is not everyone, I like the Greek song most.

#HWTL Off to St James' Park for the last home match of the season. There were two Magpies, so hopefully there will be joy! I'm sure Wor Flags 🏴🏳 will put on a magnificent display. #NUFC v Brighton and Hove.

Mountain Velvetbreast in Colombia.

‘Let it Be’ The North Sea from north of the Tyne.