Tag Archives: egret

Birds and cricket

Posted on January 24, 2021 by David C

I’m a big cricket fan, enjoy watching it, and used to enjoy playing too. Watching the Sri Lanka – England test this morning, I was reminded how you can combine this with some incidental bird watching.

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30 Days Wild – Day 2 – Train Fail

Posted on June 3, 2019 by David C

With a nine hour journey on the cards, I thought I’d at least be able to spend it train birding, always a favourite pastime of mine.

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YWT Potteric Carr March 2018

Posted on March 30, 2018 by David C

Being in the area with an hour to spare, I thought I would have a quick look for the bitterns at Potteric Carr near Doncaster.

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Spurn and Kilnsea, February 2018

Posted on February 23, 2018 by David C

A trip to Spurn Point and Kilnsea is never a bad thing, but when you can do it and get paid it really does feel like you are cheating at life somehow. But being a work trip, the opportunity to … Continue reading →

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YWT Kilnsea Wetlands and an ironic grebe

Posted on October 20, 2017 by David C

Sorry for the delay, this visit actually took place the 5th and 6th of the month but goes up a fortnight down the line. Still, better late than never.

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Monday Bird of the Week No.53 – Little Egret

Posted on July 31, 2017 by David C

Last week we saw a bird that has had highs and lows. This week, a bird that is very much seeing a massive natural success, one of the most naturally widespread birds in the world. The Little Egret.

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