Another Bird Blog

A red sky broke over the hills to the east of Oakenclough on Thursday. It was a warning we should have heeded. But after making the effor...

Expectations were high this morning. Monday afternoon, evening and overnight had been clear and warm, perfect conditions for migrant bird...

At last, the dogged Jet Stream that brought three weeks of wind and rain has finally moved north and left things looking more settled.  ...

After almost two weeks of unseasonable wind and rain there was just a chance the weather might ease slightly and allow a spot of ringing. ...

Birding and ringing took a back seat this week as school holidays and grandparent priorities came first. Thursday was the first available...

The forecast was for a better morning of almost zero wind coupled with bouts of sunshine. Another 0600 start up at Oakenclough where Andy...

We were back at Oakenclough again this morning for another ringing session, hoping to catch more Blackcaps and other warblers. Here...