Monthly Archives: July 2017

Yet another new reserve today – the RSPB’s Middleton Lakes reserve near Tamworth in Staffordshire. Helen and I had been meaning to visit here for some time and today was the day it came to pass. It was late afternoon … Continue reading →

It was a brand new reserve for me today – Alkborough Flats in North Lincolnshire. I first heard of Alkborough about three years ago and have been meaning to visit there ever since. Well, today was the day when it … Continue reading →

It was a lovely, warm afternoon as I arrived at Blacktoft Sands on the Humber today. Blacktoft has long been one of my favourite birding locations, and I was excited to be there once again. Next to Old Moor, (my … Continue reading →

I went to Old Moor again today. It was warm but a bit cloudy as I walked around the reserve, and, as it was a Tuesday afternoon, it wasn’t too busy. I first went to the Bittern Hide, the source … Continue reading →