Severn Beach Patch visitor since first visit in 1973. Retired NHS Chief Biomedical Scientist. BTO WeBS counter since 1984, Vismigger & Twitcher (BOU 508). Owner of minature Schnauser called CJ. Alotmenteer. See http://www.severnsidebirds.co.uk/index.html
Paul Bowerman
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It was nice to see some of the Patch breeders today. The local Kestrels are finding it easy this year and catch a Short-tailed Vole on every drop, a parent Redshank protested to some passing magpies to warn it's 3 chicks, one of 3 broods of local Shelduck wandered down to River Severn shore.
Despite having seen rarities such as Hooded Merganser, 2 Black-winged Stilts and 2 Temminck's Stints on Pilning Wetland this year, this morning's glimpse of at least 3 Redshank chicks was brilliant. The first successful attempt here.
Fantastic views of Leach's Petrel a few metres from a Storm Petrel. As I left the seawall a Storm Petrel flew over and hovered over our heads, then inland and over the village.
The crazy day continues at Severn Beach at the moment; Leach's Petrel, 4 Storm Petrels, 4 Arctic Skua, 3 Manx Shearwater,Kits, Med Gull. Common Tern so far...
This is the Storm Petrel that flew over heads.
An incredible couple of days here at Severn Beach with Pomarine Skua, Arctic Skuas, Kittiwake,Fulmar on yesterday's evening tide and then today @matthall95.bsky.social found our first record of 2 Great Shearwaters that lingered. At least 2 Storm Petrel, Arctic Skua and Med Gull as well this morning.
A rare day off the Patch today in pursuit of the Western Reef Heron in North Wales. My 1st opportunity was a day too late with no sign between 8.30 & 17.00. Still plenty of birds in great company, Caernarfon Castle and hills meeting the sea. Thanks to @bri-thompson.bsky.social for the driving.
A couple of snaps of one of the many Storm Petrels at Severn Beach today and some record shots of the first June record here of Leach's Petrel (measured distance of 600+ metres away using Google maps)
Wet & windy weather in June at Severn Beach are perfect conditions to see Manx Shearwater. At least 250 swarmed off the sea defences this morning. Other highlights were 2 Storm Petrels, bonus Great Skua and our 1st June record of Great Northern Diver. @matthall95.bsky.social @andy-1963.bsky.social
