1970-01-01T00:00:00Z Copyright (c) 2026 ExpressionEngine tag:https:,2026:04:22 tag:https:,2026:/somersetbirding.org.uk/forum/viewthread/.3844 2026-04-22T12:32:01Z 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z Kelly, Anne Over Mark village shop- Common crane, relatively low, flew a few circuits then headed off towards Wedmore 1pm

]]> tag:https:,2026:/somersetbirding.org.uk/forum/viewthread/.3843 2026-04-22T10:09:54Z 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z Stephen Berry A total of 14 Yellow Wagtails (12 in one ploughed field) 4 White Wagtails and several Pieds. In excess of 500 Swallows,100+ House Martins and several Sand Martins. 13 Swifts. 8 Whimbrel,20+ Dunlin, 2 male Wigeon on Dunster Hawn and a 1st winter Mediterranean Gull were the highlight of this mornings walk.

]]> tag:https:,2026:/somersetbirding.org.uk/forum/viewthread/.3842 2026-04-21T12:31:23Z 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z Roger Ballantine One over Chilton Trinity this morning.

]]> tag:https:,2026:/somersetbirding.org.uk/forum/viewthread/.3841 2026-04-20T18:14:35Z 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z Matthew vagg 3 Swifts over Glastonbury town centre this evening. The earliest sighting for this location.

]]> tag:https:,2026:/somersetbirding.org.uk/forum/viewthread/.3840 2026-04-20T10:37:48Z 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z Alison Everett Access to the Carymoor Environmental Centre BA7 7NR is from the B3153 (Keinton Mandeville to Castle Cary Road). Take Dimmer Lane to the south and after about 800 metres turn right, as signposted. Pass through the gates to the Valencia waste site and take an immediate left turn. The Carymoor Environmental Centre is about 800 metres down this lane and there is a small car park. If this is full please park only on the left side of the road. Meet in the car park at 0945hrs on Saturday 25th April, for a 1000hrs start. Please could you let me know on alison dot everett at somersetbirding dot org dot uk if you wish to attend this meeting , the gates will only be open for a time before and after the walk so it will be helpful to know who to expect beforehand. Thank you Full details on Events page of Website.

]]> tag:https:,2026:/somersetbirding.org.uk/forum/viewthread/.3839 2026-04-19T13:14:30Z 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z Martin Sage Morning visit in bright sunshine. Otterhampton hide and surrounding bushes and reeds.
2.Yellow Wagails, 4 Wheatears (both new for 2026 for me), LR Plover, Reed and Sedge Warblers, Common Whitethroat.
Car Park. Pair of Swallows.

]]> tag:https:,2026:/somersetbirding.org.uk/forum/viewthread/.3838 2026-04-17T14:19:21Z 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z Jeff Hazell (Levels-birder) 17-Apr-2026
Looked for hard, but no sign of any Yellow Wags on Tealham Moor this morning (17-Apr). However did see 8 Wheatears, mostly pairs, a smart male Whinchat and a Common Whitethroat. Also 2 male Marsh Harriers flying close to each other.

]]> tag:https:,2026:/somersetbirding.org.uk/forum/viewthread/.3837 2026-04-15T13:48:14Z 2026-04-15T14:18:10Z Jeff Hazell (Levels-birder) Not in Somerset, but on Salisbury Plain. My latest video AMAZING DISPLAYING male Great Bustard can be seen by clicking on the Youtube link below.
If necessary, click on the small wheel emblem in RH cnr and set the video to HD1080p
https://youtu.be/7aMEm-ufb-8

]]> tag:https:,2026:/somersetbirding.org.uk/forum/viewthread/.3836 2026-04-13T11:40:33Z 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z Michael Downes The main track was alive this morning with the sounds of willow warblers, chiffchaffs, blackcap and reed warblers.  No garden warblers or whitethroat yet but they surely won’t be long. 
Re the enquiry about grasshopper warblers I was convinced I heard one this morning near the tower hide but I couldn’t be sure.  Probably a bit early.

]]> tag:https:,2026:/somersetbirding.org.uk/forum/viewthread/.3835 2026-04-13T10:13:56Z 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z Stephen Berry A male Ring Ouzel between Bossington and Hurlstone Point this morning,it also gave a little bit of song. Also 3 male Dartford Warblers and male Whitethroat and a few Swallows passing through

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