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  1. Matthebirder

    Grafham Water

    02 May 2025; the Spotted Sandpiper remained overnight providing better photos in the cooler conditions. A Common Sandpiper also present on the dam plus a Whinchat and Wheatear
  2. Matthebirder

    Grafham Water

    01 May 2025; a surprise Spotted Sandpiper at the dam today; not always showing while in the willows at the north end but once on the dam showed very well.
  3. Matthebirder

    Grafham Water

    28 Apr 2025; the two Great Northern Divers off the fishing lodge in the evening.
  4. Matthebirder

    Grafham Water

    24 Apr 2025; the 'Channel' type wagtail still present on the dam despite frequent attacks by the Yellow Wagtails.
  5. Matthebirder

    Mallorca 2025

    Thanks all for feedback
  6. Matthebirder

    Mallorca 2025

    So it's 22 April, possibly the best time to be in Mallorca; is all the news going on WhatApp or isn't there anyone birding? Thinking back to the Hotel Pollentia birders evenings you had to queue at the bar, there were so many birdwatchers. No internets or mobiles of course back then. Are...
  7. Matthebirder

    Mallorca 2025

    I forgot to mention that for dragonfly chasers it will be worth checking the refurbished road side water tank towards the top of the Tenelles road. It was being worked on in March and has been dry previously. If it does fill up then will likely attract the Orange-winged dropwings and will be...
  8. Matthebirder

    Grafham Water

    19 Apr 2025; two Great Northern Divers still off the fishing lodge in the evening.
  9. Matthebirder

    Mallorca 2025

    It was pretty solid a few weeks ago; it did always sway a bit though! We used to all stand on the mound nearby but that was before the trees had taken over.
  10. Matthebirder

    Grafham Water

    18 Apr 2025; at least 50 Yellow Wagtails this evening on the dam plus a few White and a Grey. More interesting is a female type with features of 'Channel'/Blue-headed hybrid. Possibly a returning individual from last year seen on 13 Apr 2024 - see post 345 This bird is very grey overall when...
  11. Matthebirder

    Mallorca 2025

    Indeed; Monarch vs Tiger is tricky for birders with little butterfly knowledge, if you see flashing white in the wings its most likely the Plain Tiger. Will be trying late Aug this year as a Part 2 visit. Insects will be the primary interest.
  12. Matthebirder

    Grafham Water

    16 Apr 2025; at least 10 White Wagtails on the dam. Now three Common Sandpipers...
  13. Matthebirder

    Grafham Water

    15 Apr 2025; approx 40 Yellow Wagtails and 5+ White Wagtails on the dam. Great Northern diver present.
  14. Matthebirder

    Grafham Water

    14 Apr 2025; 35+ Yellow Wagtails and two White Wagtails on the dam. Two Dunlin, two Common Sandpipers plus the usual dozen Little Ringed Plovers. Great Northern Diver and Common Tern off the fishing lodge. Of note the subadult Great Black backed gull still present; very little white in the...
  15. Matthebirder

    Grafham Water

    12 Apr 2025; 26 + 1 Little Gulls through late morning.
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