Dave Wakefield

I'm fortunate to live in Orkney, a place which some describe as bleak and barren but if you know where to look there is plenty of nature to explore and enjoy.

[Dave Wakefield @BurrayBirding]

@scillyniki Same here in Orkney.

[Dave Wakefield @BurrayBirding]

@DanielBranch94 Green Woodpecker was my bogey bird for years, then as soon as I had seen my first one they seemed to be everywhere!! Congrats on getting the Lesser.

[Dave Wakefield @BurrayBirding]

Frog Fest update, at least 92 frogs counted this afternoon and the first spawn has appeared.

[Dave Wakefield @BurrayBirding]

Frog Fest 2026 is underway 😃

[Fair Isle Bird Observatory @FI_Obs]

FIBO is pleased to announce that 'The Birds of Fair Isle' is now available to pre-order. This richly illustrated two-volume avifauna celebrates 75 years of FIBO survey work. The set is offered for a limited time at £70 plus postage. For details: https://t.co/zYExtfH1Hk

[Dave Wakefield @BurrayBirding]

@scillyniki Is this the bar over to Gugh? There's a lot more trees/bushes than I remember.

[North Ronaldsay Bird Observatory @NRonBirdObs]

🚨JOB OPENING🚨
We are looking to employ a housekeeper for the 2026 season, part or full time roles available! Accommodation at the observatory included. For more information and to apply please contact [email protected]
Please share!

[Dave Wakefield @BurrayBirding]

@FRuss247 Polycrub hydroponics system sounds interesting. I started looking into hydroponics and would love to give it a try.

[Dave Wakefield @BurrayBirding]

Thermals on standby.

[Met4Cast - UK Weather @Met4CastUK]

The first snow and ice warnings of the season have been issued ⚠️

[Dave Wakefield @BurrayBirding]

Unexpected letter in the post today. Thank you @_BTO

[Fair Isle Bird Observatory @FI_Obs]

As usual, FIBO will be at the @GlobalBirdfair at Rutland this weekend. Why not come along and hear about the new observatory building and some special offers. There are vacancies for this autumn and bookings for 2026 open for Friends of Fair Isle on 1st August.

[Orkney Ranger Sandra @BrodgarRanger]

Back by popular demand, starting this Sunday 1 June at 3pm will be our Wildflower and Folk belief walks, we meet in the Brodgar car park, it’s free and there is no need to book. 🌸🌼

[Dave Wakefield @BurrayBirding]

@peediepuss 🤬🤬🤬😔

[Dave Wakefield @BurrayBirding]

@FI_Obs Great news, hope you have a great opening season.

[Fair Isle Bird Observatory @FI_Obs]

Advance notification of when the Observatory and Hotel will be open for bookings is now on our website https://t.co/OCIxYZuTJm

[Dave Wakefield @BurrayBirding]

Frogs have been busy in the our pond for the last couple of weeks It's very busy in there today, although some of the frogs seem to leaving the pond and heading off into the undergrowth I've just done a count and there are at least 137 frogs!!

[Dave Wakefield @BurrayBirding]

New record count of 95 frogs in my garden pond this morning.

They are very active today despite the strong cold wind blowing them about a bit.

#loveisintheair #frogfest

[Dave Wakefield @BurrayBirding]

The boys and girls are back in town, first frog spawn of the year appeared in my pond overnight (21/22 Feb 25) 😃

[Dave Wakefield @BurrayBirding]

Max count of frogs on the 22 Feb 25 was 53, not a record but still a good number.