The Early Birder

I came across a small family of Stonechat some weeks back while up at Danebower Quarry. Two adults and three juveniles on that occasion. Las...

I followed up some news of a Wood Sandpiper and Garganey at Sandbach Flashes on Sunday morning. As I left Manchester it was raining. The fur...

Back in the winter I spent a day in the hide of Charlie Owen in Glazebury, Cheshire. As cold as it was that day, the light was spot on. The ...

A superb sunny weekend saw me up and out early once again. I headed into the Cheshire countryside which for me is only a twenty minute drive...

Time for something a little different. A few weeks back between rain showers, there was some sunshine. In that small window I managed to fin...

With summer festivals being cancelled left, right and centre this summer, I am going to create my own. The Redstart Fest. A really stunning...

A bird that was quite plentiful in Norfolk was the Little Egret, and it has been on the increase in the UK for a number of years now. Severa...

Whilst making more visits to Cheshire just recently, I've seen a Common Sandpiper on a number of occasions. I can't guarantee it is ...

I have ventured out into Cheshire recently to some great places, where the rivers run wild and fresh and the birds are reliable and frequent...

On the second day of our Norfolk trip the weather improved drastically. The wind was still on the brisk side, but the sun came out and made ...