The Rustic Bunting was still present this morning about 8.35am, perched up for 2mins in the trees at the back of the field before disappearing back into the crop. This was the first time I’d seen it since last Thursday - it’s not easy!

The start of my 20th season wardening at Holkham, would n't have expected this sight back then !

Plans to establish breeding Ruff at a site in Norfolk have been given the green light by councillors, despite recommendations to reject the scheme: bit.ly/43eP2Mb

LATEST NEWS Focus on......Bar-tailed Godwit. The sighting of a Bar-tailed Godwit flying around over Stanborough Gravel Pits near St Albans on Sunday 10th March 2024 was quite a surprise… Read more… hnhs.org/herts-bird-clu… #hertsbirds

LONG-BILLED DOWITCHER back at Cley NWT Reserve today

MANX SHEARWATERS and ATLANTIC PUFFINS migrating through Cornwall now

Sand Martin over Coursers Road pits #hertsbirds #londonbirds

The first Ring Ouzel of the year was at St Aldhelm’s head this morning by Trev’s quarry. Found by Durwyn Liley. Spring migration slowly building.

Cattle Egret at Amwell this morning. Amwell Birding Herts Bird News #hertsbirds

❗️Breaking News Peregrines St Albans Cathedral lay first egg - spotted in the early hours on the wonderful live web cam. Impeccable #Easter timing! ➡️Watch live here: stalbanscathedral.org/peregrine-live… @TalkRoberto BBC Beds, Herts & Bucks