BELGIAN BIRDER

[BELGIAN BIRDER @davybosman]

@BEACHYBIRDER If you look at the range map, it is puzzling to me that such a very long distance migrant refuses to overshoot the channel more often, esp. at its narrowest in Kent. Given that they are really common at this side.

[BELGIAN BIRDER @davybosman]

Hawking insects high in the sky above the Sashul in Zeebrugge a leucistic Herring Gull.

[BELGIAN BIRDER @davybosman]

@jonnybirder @msabirder I think that's called a Mona Lisa smile. Great find.

[BELGIAN BIRDER @davybosman]

At least 4 Melodious Warblers present in Zeebrugge this weekend. Common in the French part of Belgium, but coastal Belgium is Icterine country!

[BELGIAN BIRDER @davybosman]

@BEACHYBIRDER @BirdGuides Great find.

[BELGIAN BIRDER @davybosman]

Confirmed by an expert who had some small reservations about the fact that the call has some slight variations throughout the recording (not exactly the same note every time, some variations a bit atypical to his ears). But he thinks that are still OK for an Iberian Chiffchaff.

[BELGIAN BIRDER @davybosman]

Calling (female) Iberian Chiffchaff in Zeebrugge on April 30th.
https://t.co/TiTXog8jLk

[BELGIAN BIRDER @davybosman]

@BirdGuides The pictures of the huge, species-rich flock of waders in which it was found are equally impressing and mouth-watering. That and the closeness to known wintering areas makes it surprising that it is 'only' the third record imo.

[BELGIAN BIRDER @davybosman]

@cianbirder Is it known what happened to the second bird that was originally with it. Maybe it was already said somwhere, but then I missed it

[BELGIAN BIRDER @davybosman]

@stormcabbirds First of all, I think this is a 2nd winter/3cy based on the grey feathers and diffuse patterning on the upperparts. And for a Kumlien's at this age you would expect a darker hockey stick pattern on the outer primaries among other things.
At best a darkish 2w Iceland Gull imo.

[BELGIAN BIRDER @davybosman]

@BEACHYBIRDER @mission753 Did you see the video on how Red Bull is bringing Formula 1 knowhow into cycling to make riders go faster! Pure science fiction! https://t.co/pI0XaZaUpU

[⚡MazaCiclismo⚡ @RuedaPedal]

Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe profundiza en "tecnología revolucionaria" para ayudar a Remco Evenepoel: "Burbujas de helio, láser y el 'coach' de Verstappen" Esto es pura magia, como ciencia ficción. ¡Es el comienzo de una nueva era en el ciclismo!. 😱😳🫢 https://t.co/qS59xYaIym

[BELGIAN BIRDER @davybosman]

Today I found my 3rd Dusky Warblerof this autumn.That is Zeebrugge for you. Lowie Lams once found 3 of them in one morning within the timespan of 2 hours!!! I did not get it recognizable on photo, but you can always trust on them to call frequently: https://t.co/xJSc17sc8u

[BELGIAN BIRDER @davybosman]

Belgian bird photographer Jan Lenaert's photo of a Green Hermit features on the cover the Journal of Experimental Biology.

[Jan Lenaert @LenaertJ]

Ok, so this happened...

[BELGIAN BIRDER @davybosman]

@LenaertJ Proficiat Jan.

[BELGIAN BIRDER @davybosman]

And another one! They keep on coming.
Also a late influx of Yellow-browed Warblers at the Belgian Coast. This year we have, exceptionally and significantly more Yellow-broweds in November than in October.
https://t.co/ASbpgUUUNz

[BELGIAN BIRDER @davybosman]

While looking for and dreaming of the first twitchable BF Bunting for Belgium, I crossed paths with Dusky Warbler (SF9) and Sibe Chiff today. Still looking, still dreaming, but at least happy!

[BELGIAN BIRDER @davybosman]

Found my second SF Dartford Warbler today (1st in 2020). Still only the 19th record for Belgium.

[BELGIAN BIRDER @davybosman]

@CABS_REPORTS @AlanDaviesbirds The most important thing is that it is save, but...the bird in the picture is a river warbler imo.

[BELGIAN BIRDER @davybosman]

Went looking for a Grey Phalarope at the eastern jetty of Ostend harbour and found one looking up at me. But only because it had to! ;-) Happy again!

[BELGIAN BIRDER @davybosman]

@jarpartridge Nice finds Jamie! And maybe you find that American warbler in Dover!