August 2017

Posted on 31 August, 2017 in Summaries

Only a single visit to RSPB Titchwell Marsh this month, but 53 species were observed, not unusual for this reserve. Highlights were good numbers of Black-Tailed Godwit (30), Bar-Tailed Godwit (20), Spotted Redshank (2) and Spoonbill (3).

Saturday 19th, Titchwell Marsh RSPB Reserve, Norfolk, England, UK.


November 2016

Posted on 30 November, 2016 in Summaries

My last visit to Boston Public Gardens in what will be a while, before I move back to the UK. It featured a late Blue-Eyed Vireo which prompted a query from the regional eBird reviewer which I provided more information for. Also present where a Yellow-Bellied Sapsucker, Hermit Thrush and …


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August 2016

Posted on 31 August, 2016 in Summaries

Not much going on during the dog days of summer, but an unusual Common Raven at one of the local stores was an unexpected highlight. Also a flyover Red-Throated Hummingbird in the yard.

Wednesday 3rd, Coolidge Corner, Brookline, Suffolk County, MA, USA.


July 2016

Posted on 31 July, 2016 in Summaries

A hot and quiet month with only two Leverett Pond patch visits.

The first visit caused some mild excitement as I mis-identified a non-breeding/female Green-Winged Teal as a blue-winged teal; the latter being more unusual than the former. A couple local birders visited after my initial report and took …


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