West Midland Bird Club
@westmidbirdclub.bsky.social
West Midland Bird Club official Bluesky account. Studying birds in Staffordshire, Warwickshire, Worcestershire & West Midlands County since 1929.
📣 2026 Membership Renewal! 📣
If you're a WMBC member, you will need to renew now to continue your membership for 2026. Check your email inbox for step by step instructions on how to do this!
If you're a WMBC member, you will need to renew now to continue your membership for 2026. Check your email inbox for step by step instructions on how to do this!
December 11, 2025 at 4:36 PM
📣 2026 Membership Renewal! 📣
If you're a WMBC member, you will need to renew now to continue your membership for 2026. Check your email inbox for step by step instructions on how to do this!
If you're a WMBC member, you will need to renew now to continue your membership for 2026. Check your email inbox for step by step instructions on how to do this!
All are welcome to join the Stafford branch THIS TUESDAY for a talk by Paul Hill entitled Tarifa - "Gateway to Africa".
£3 admission including refreshments. Doors will open at 7pm for a 7.30pm start.
We look forward to welcoming you there! ✨
£3 admission including refreshments. Doors will open at 7pm for a 7.30pm start.
We look forward to welcoming you there! ✨
December 6, 2025 at 12:27 PM
All are welcome to join the Stafford branch THIS TUESDAY for a talk by Paul Hill entitled Tarifa - "Gateway to Africa".
£3 admission including refreshments. Doors will open at 7pm for a 7.30pm start.
We look forward to welcoming you there! ✨
£3 admission including refreshments. Doors will open at 7pm for a 7.30pm start.
We look forward to welcoming you there! ✨
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WMBC legendary oldest member would have been 100 today Dec6th but sadly died on October 6th 2025 . Eric Clare aka Sam will be rememberedv for his west midland bird club birdline and his times on Scillyb especially on Agnes. Happy birthday Eric and thank you for all that information.
December 6, 2025 at 10:45 AM
WMBC legendary oldest member would have been 100 today Dec6th but sadly died on October 6th 2025 . Eric Clare aka Sam will be rememberedv for his west midland bird club birdline and his times on Scillyb especially on Agnes. Happy birthday Eric and thank you for all that information.
Join the WMBC Stafford Branch coach trip to WWT Slimbridge on Sunday 7th December!
You can book your place via our website: www.westmidlandbirdclub.org.uk/event-detail... or by emailing Chris Evans: staffordfieldmeets(at)westmidlandbirdclub(dot)org(dot)uk.
You can book your place via our website: www.westmidlandbirdclub.org.uk/event-detail... or by emailing Chris Evans: staffordfieldmeets(at)westmidlandbirdclub(dot)org(dot)uk.
November 21, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Join the WMBC Stafford Branch coach trip to WWT Slimbridge on Sunday 7th December!
You can book your place via our website: www.westmidlandbirdclub.org.uk/event-detail... or by emailing Chris Evans: staffordfieldmeets(at)westmidlandbirdclub(dot)org(dot)uk.
You can book your place via our website: www.westmidlandbirdclub.org.uk/event-detail... or by emailing Chris Evans: staffordfieldmeets(at)westmidlandbirdclub(dot)org(dot)uk.
⚠️ Ladywalk Flooding ⚠️
Please be aware that due to flooding, Ladywalk is currently inaccessible until water levels go down.
Please be aware that due to flooding, Ladywalk is currently inaccessible until water levels go down.
November 15, 2025 at 9:39 AM
⚠️ Ladywalk Flooding ⚠️
Please be aware that due to flooding, Ladywalk is currently inaccessible until water levels go down.
Please be aware that due to flooding, Ladywalk is currently inaccessible until water levels go down.
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WHITE-RUMPED SANDPIPER, Blithfield, Staffs – From a couple of weeks back, stayed asleep for the first half hour in low sun and semi concealed which made picking out the ID features difficult but educational, showed well as morning progressed. @westmidbirdclub.bsky.social
November 7, 2025 at 4:29 PM
WHITE-RUMPED SANDPIPER, Blithfield, Staffs – From a couple of weeks back, stayed asleep for the first half hour in low sun and semi concealed which made picking out the ID features difficult but educational, showed well as morning progressed. @westmidbirdclub.bsky.social
Eric Samuel Clare's funeral will be held on Monday November 10th 2025 at 2.30pm at Lichfield Crematorium, Fradley Lane, Fradley Lichfield WS13 8GA. The family of Eric wish to invite friends, neighbours and WMBC members afterwards to The Crown, 7 Post Office Lane, Alrewas, Staffs DE13 7BS.
October 28, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Eric Samuel Clare's funeral will be held on Monday November 10th 2025 at 2.30pm at Lichfield Crematorium, Fradley Lane, Fradley Lichfield WS13 8GA. The family of Eric wish to invite friends, neighbours and WMBC members afterwards to The Crown, 7 Post Office Lane, Alrewas, Staffs DE13 7BS.
Come and join the WMBC at the Midland Arts Centre's (MAC) 'Birdland Trail' Launch!
Visit our stand to find out more information about WMBC, or join our knowledgeable reserve representatives on a bird spotting walk around Cannon Hill Park, at 10.30am or 2.30pm 🌳🦆🐦
Visit our stand to find out more information about WMBC, or join our knowledgeable reserve representatives on a bird spotting walk around Cannon Hill Park, at 10.30am or 2.30pm 🌳🦆🐦
October 22, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Come and join the WMBC at the Midland Arts Centre's (MAC) 'Birdland Trail' Launch!
Visit our stand to find out more information about WMBC, or join our knowledgeable reserve representatives on a bird spotting walk around Cannon Hill Park, at 10.30am or 2.30pm 🌳🦆🐦
Visit our stand to find out more information about WMBC, or join our knowledgeable reserve representatives on a bird spotting walk around Cannon Hill Park, at 10.30am or 2.30pm 🌳🦆🐦
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2 Black Redstarts in Lichfield. Birds are visiting various gardens and streets.
Remember its an urban area,I had permission to access a property to get these pics
@staffsbirdnews.bsky.social @westmidbirdclub.bsky.social
Remember its an urban area,I had permission to access a property to get these pics
@staffsbirdnews.bsky.social @westmidbirdclub.bsky.social
October 22, 2025 at 3:41 PM
2 Black Redstarts in Lichfield. Birds are visiting various gardens and streets.
Remember its an urban area,I had permission to access a property to get these pics
@staffsbirdnews.bsky.social @westmidbirdclub.bsky.social
Remember its an urban area,I had permission to access a property to get these pics
@staffsbirdnews.bsky.social @westmidbirdclub.bsky.social
It is with great sadness that we have learned of the death of our oldest and well-loved member, Eric Samuel Clare, or Sam as he was known to some of you. He passed away peacefully at his Alrewas home in the early hours of Monday 13th October.
October 20, 2025 at 2:54 PM
It is with great sadness that we have learned of the death of our oldest and well-loved member, Eric Samuel Clare, or Sam as he was known to some of you. He passed away peacefully at his Alrewas home in the early hours of Monday 13th October.
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Bourn Brook dazzling Kingfisher in the rain
Yday Birmingham City Black Redstart sat on a red car😃
Great!
@westmidbirdclub.bsky.social @ecorecord.bsky.social #birds #wmbirds #ukbirds
Yday Birmingham City Black Redstart sat on a red car😃
Great!
@westmidbirdclub.bsky.social @ecorecord.bsky.social #birds #wmbirds #ukbirds
October 20, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Bourn Brook dazzling Kingfisher in the rain
Yday Birmingham City Black Redstart sat on a red car😃
Great!
@westmidbirdclub.bsky.social @ecorecord.bsky.social #birds #wmbirds #ukbirds
Yday Birmingham City Black Redstart sat on a red car😃
Great!
@westmidbirdclub.bsky.social @ecorecord.bsky.social #birds #wmbirds #ukbirds
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Whitemoor Haye this am. 1 of 2.
C130 lapwing, c60 cormorant, 1 cettis warbler, 6 grey heron, 130 mallard, 1 swallow, 12 egyptian geese, 7 shoveler, 1 raven, 61 pochard, 3 snipe, 48 tufted duck 10 teal, 23 mute swan, 11 great white egret.
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C130 lapwing, c60 cormorant, 1 cettis warbler, 6 grey heron, 130 mallard, 1 swallow, 12 egyptian geese, 7 shoveler, 1 raven, 61 pochard, 3 snipe, 48 tufted duck 10 teal, 23 mute swan, 11 great white egret.
@staffsbirdnews.bsky.social @westmidbirdclub.bsky.social
October 19, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Whitemoor Haye this am. 1 of 2.
C130 lapwing, c60 cormorant, 1 cettis warbler, 6 grey heron, 130 mallard, 1 swallow, 12 egyptian geese, 7 shoveler, 1 raven, 61 pochard, 3 snipe, 48 tufted duck 10 teal, 23 mute swan, 11 great white egret.
@staffsbirdnews.bsky.social @westmidbirdclub.bsky.social
C130 lapwing, c60 cormorant, 1 cettis warbler, 6 grey heron, 130 mallard, 1 swallow, 12 egyptian geese, 7 shoveler, 1 raven, 61 pochard, 3 snipe, 48 tufted duck 10 teal, 23 mute swan, 11 great white egret.
@staffsbirdnews.bsky.social @westmidbirdclub.bsky.social
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Good views of the White-rumped Sandpiper at Blithfield Reservoir along Admaston Reach this afternoon; also Black-necked Grebe south of the causeway but no sign of the Spoonbill. Pair of glasses left on the gate to Blithe Bay
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@staffsbirdnews.bsky.social @westmidbirdclub.bsky.social
October 18, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Good views of the White-rumped Sandpiper at Blithfield Reservoir along Admaston Reach this afternoon; also Black-necked Grebe south of the causeway but no sign of the Spoonbill. Pair of glasses left on the gate to Blithe Bay
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@staffsbirdnews.bsky.social @westmidbirdclub.bsky.social
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Richard King of West Midlands Bird Club @westmidbirdclub.bsky.social notes where it is still possible to hear skylarks singing at a disused airport in the Midlands
October 15, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Richard King of West Midlands Bird Club @westmidbirdclub.bsky.social notes where it is still possible to hear skylarks singing at a disused airport in the Midlands
Come and join the Stafford Branch coffee morning on Saturday 8th November! ☕
A great chance to meet like-minded people, followed by an optional birding trip to Doxey Marshes 🦆
No need to book, just turn up!
A great chance to meet like-minded people, followed by an optional birding trip to Doxey Marshes 🦆
No need to book, just turn up!
October 2, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Come and join the Stafford Branch coffee morning on Saturday 8th November! ☕
A great chance to meet like-minded people, followed by an optional birding trip to Doxey Marshes 🦆
No need to book, just turn up!
A great chance to meet like-minded people, followed by an optional birding trip to Doxey Marshes 🦆
No need to book, just turn up!
Great to see a Glossy Ibis making it's debut appearance at Wildgoose Reserve last week! 🤩
Find out more about Wildgoose on our website: www.westmidlandbirdclub.org.uk/wildgoose-re...
📸 Photo by Rob (Wildgoose Rural Training)
Find out more about Wildgoose on our website: www.westmidlandbirdclub.org.uk/wildgoose-re...
📸 Photo by Rob (Wildgoose Rural Training)
October 2, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Great to see a Glossy Ibis making it's debut appearance at Wildgoose Reserve last week! 🤩
Find out more about Wildgoose on our website: www.westmidlandbirdclub.org.uk/wildgoose-re...
📸 Photo by Rob (Wildgoose Rural Training)
Find out more about Wildgoose on our website: www.westmidlandbirdclub.org.uk/wildgoose-re...
📸 Photo by Rob (Wildgoose Rural Training)
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Whitemoor Haye this am. 2 of 2.
6 great white egret. 5 grey heron, 1 kingfisher, 1 raven, 3 goldcrest, 14 greenfinch, c20 house martin and c10 swallow, 2 stonechat, 47 wigeon, 5 yellowhammer, 1 snipe, 6 little egret. @staffsbirdnews.bsky.social @westmidbirdclub.bsky.social
6 great white egret. 5 grey heron, 1 kingfisher, 1 raven, 3 goldcrest, 14 greenfinch, c20 house martin and c10 swallow, 2 stonechat, 47 wigeon, 5 yellowhammer, 1 snipe, 6 little egret. @staffsbirdnews.bsky.social @westmidbirdclub.bsky.social
September 28, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Whitemoor Haye this am. 2 of 2.
6 great white egret. 5 grey heron, 1 kingfisher, 1 raven, 3 goldcrest, 14 greenfinch, c20 house martin and c10 swallow, 2 stonechat, 47 wigeon, 5 yellowhammer, 1 snipe, 6 little egret. @staffsbirdnews.bsky.social @westmidbirdclub.bsky.social
6 great white egret. 5 grey heron, 1 kingfisher, 1 raven, 3 goldcrest, 14 greenfinch, c20 house martin and c10 swallow, 2 stonechat, 47 wigeon, 5 yellowhammer, 1 snipe, 6 little egret. @staffsbirdnews.bsky.social @westmidbirdclub.bsky.social
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….a bit of last light Snipe photography this eve, after checking in with the Stewardship mowing contractor @westmidbirdclub.bsky.social Belvide Reserve, Staffs. Now all ready for the winter season refill. 👍🏻
September 28, 2025 at 9:26 PM
….a bit of last light Snipe photography this eve, after checking in with the Stewardship mowing contractor @westmidbirdclub.bsky.social Belvide Reserve, Staffs. Now all ready for the winter season refill. 👍🏻
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Frankley Reservoir sunrise this wk
Bourn Brook Kingfishers, Peregrine, Tawny Owls
Great!
@ecorecord.bsky.social @westmidbirdclub.bsky.social #birds #wmbirds #ukbirds
Bourn Brook Kingfishers, Peregrine, Tawny Owls
Great!
@ecorecord.bsky.social @westmidbirdclub.bsky.social #birds #wmbirds #ukbirds
October 1, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Frankley Reservoir sunrise this wk
Bourn Brook Kingfishers, Peregrine, Tawny Owls
Great!
@ecorecord.bsky.social @westmidbirdclub.bsky.social #birds #wmbirds #ukbirds
Bourn Brook Kingfishers, Peregrine, Tawny Owls
Great!
@ecorecord.bsky.social @westmidbirdclub.bsky.social #birds #wmbirds #ukbirds
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⚠️ CHANGE OF DATE ⚠️ for the Stafford Branch Coach Trip to Rutland Water
Due to essential work on the reserve, the trip has been postponed to Sunday 21st September 📆
There are still plenty of spaces on the coach! Please book before 9th September to join 🎉
Due to essential work on the reserve, the trip has been postponed to Sunday 21st September 📆
There are still plenty of spaces on the coach! Please book before 9th September to join 🎉
September 2, 2025 at 3:32 PM
⚠️ CHANGE OF DATE ⚠️ for the Stafford Branch Coach Trip to Rutland Water
Due to essential work on the reserve, the trip has been postponed to Sunday 21st September 📆
There are still plenty of spaces on the coach! Please book before 9th September to join 🎉
Due to essential work on the reserve, the trip has been postponed to Sunday 21st September 📆
There are still plenty of spaces on the coach! Please book before 9th September to join 🎉
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Many thanks to the 20 sites who participated in yesterday's #westmidsalldayer - 4 sites managed to break the 100 mark with Blithfield narrowly pipping Belvide to the post. I'll pull together a list of all the species seen across the sites (usually c140 species). Well done all 👏
September 7, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Many thanks to the 20 sites who participated in yesterday's #westmidsalldayer - 4 sites managed to break the 100 mark with Blithfield narrowly pipping Belvide to the post. I'll pull together a list of all the species seen across the sites (usually c140 species). Well done all 👏
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Good luck to all of the #westmidsalldayer on the biannual @westmidbirdclub.bsky.social all dayer. Think it's gonna be a tough one at Whitemoor Haye
September 5, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Good luck to all of the #westmidsalldayer on the biannual @westmidbirdclub.bsky.social all dayer. Think it's gonna be a tough one at Whitemoor Haye
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#WestMidsAllDayer tomorrow at #LadywalkNR
Out at first light, If anyone wants to join in then come along at any time but breakfast at woodyard.
Or if your around tomorrow then let us know your sightings please. Always a good day with plenty 👀’s we find something good! @westmidbirdclub.bsky.social
Out at first light, If anyone wants to join in then come along at any time but breakfast at woodyard.
Or if your around tomorrow then let us know your sightings please. Always a good day with plenty 👀’s we find something good! @westmidbirdclub.bsky.social
September 5, 2025 at 9:31 AM
#WestMidsAllDayer tomorrow at #LadywalkNR
Out at first light, If anyone wants to join in then come along at any time but breakfast at woodyard.
Or if your around tomorrow then let us know your sightings please. Always a good day with plenty 👀’s we find something good! @westmidbirdclub.bsky.social
Out at first light, If anyone wants to join in then come along at any time but breakfast at woodyard.
Or if your around tomorrow then let us know your sightings please. Always a good day with plenty 👀’s we find something good! @westmidbirdclub.bsky.social
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Ahead of tomorrow's #WestMidsAllDayer I remembered I hadn't posted the final final final scores from the 23 sites which participated in the Spring event on the 3rd May.
September 5, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Ahead of tomorrow's #WestMidsAllDayer I remembered I hadn't posted the final final final scores from the 23 sites which participated in the Spring event on the 3rd May.
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A reminder that the autumn edition of the West Midlands All-Day Birdwatch will be on the traditional date of the first Saturday in September (6th). Here's hoping for a good day and lots of sites (new and old) to be participating
#westmidsalldayer
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August 20, 2025 at 7:08 AM
A reminder that the autumn edition of the West Midlands All-Day Birdwatch will be on the traditional date of the first Saturday in September (6th). Here's hoping for a good day and lots of sites (new and old) to be participating
#westmidsalldayer
#westmidsalldayer