@Staffsbirdnews Spotted Redshank still present at Doxey Marsh until 20:10 when flushed by people walking along far side of pool. It possibly landed out of sight to right of hide.
Great to get DNA confirmation that the Chiffchaff present between 27th February- 11th March 2026 was a genetic Siberian Tristis. Thanks to @docmartin2mc for testing and to @Kevin_Clements for feather samples.
🦉 There’s a great line up in Owl this year
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A few more of the 1st summer Bonaparte's Gull. Our first record was between the 16th-22nd April 2020. This becomes the 5th record for Staffordshire. 2 Belvide, 2 Blithfield and 1 Westport Lake.
Belvide's on 🔥at the moment with our 2nd ever Bonaparte's Gull today showing well. Foz @BelvideBirda picked it out on the north shore, knowing it was something different, before I confirmed the ID.
Many thanks to the 20 sites who participated in last Saturday's West Midlands All-Day Birdwatch; apologises for the belated posting. Some impressive totals considering the limited movement on the day. A total of 134 species were noted (compared to 131 in 2025).
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Great Reed Warbler singing from Scott hide though elusive. View from Scott hide only. There is restricted viewing as its to the right of hide. West Midland Bird Club members only.