Too breezy and too cold this morning at Marshside so you couldn't blame the adult Little Gull for refusing to take flight, preferring instead to pick invertebrate goodies off the surface as it bobbed about. Poor video of the bird at Junction Pool on YouTube here. The common warblers all gamely singing on despite the…

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24.04.2025

Being watched | John Dempsey Birdblog

I was being outfoxed by a particularly sneaky Ring Ouzel in the dunes at lunchtime (they don't get any easier), when I became aware of being watched. Turning my head slowly to the left as I lay behind a dune ridge I saw a black beady eye staring back at me from a metre away,…

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02.05.2025

Feelin’ chatty | John Dempsey Birdblog

To be honest I've felt let down by Whinchats this spring with no sign (so far) at my fave stakeout spot for them on Ainsdale LNR as they pass through. Two on the reserve last week were even rude enough to drop into a neighbouring slack rather than the area I usually spend time in.…

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04.05.2025

Mega alert | John Dempsey Birdblog

Been at least six years since a House Sparrow graced Dempsey Towers to my knowledge. This female made several visits in the evening shadows tonight - hope she returns and brings more with her when she does. Those with regular spadgers will be perplexed, those whose gardens are devoid of 'em will understand the thrill...

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