Gert Corfield
@birdergwc64.bsky.social
Worcestershire Local Organiser for the Wetland Bird Survey. Lifelong Birder. Survey the wildlife of two local nature friendly farms. Moth-er, Butterflier
4 mile circuit around Hanbury including Hanbury Hall - always impressed with the ancient Oaks and even those way past their sell by date left for the invertebrates. Quiet bird wise - 2 Yellowhammer, Stonechat, Red Kite, singing Mistle Thrush main highlights. #worcsbirds
November 20, 2025 at 12:52 PM
4 mile circuit around Hanbury including Hanbury Hall - always impressed with the ancient Oaks and even those way past their sell by date left for the invertebrates. Quiet bird wise - 2 Yellowhammer, Stonechat, Red Kite, singing Mistle Thrush main highlights. #worcsbirds
A pleasant 7 mile walk in the Cotswolds this morning from Stanton to Snowshill. Some snow on the top but more interesting a covey of Grey Partridge from game cover so probably bred for the table. Several Red Kite, wheeze of Brambling heard and good numbers of winter Thrushes. #ukbirding
November 19, 2025 at 2:22 PM
A pleasant 7 mile walk in the Cotswolds this morning from Stanton to Snowshill. Some snow on the top but more interesting a covey of Grey Partridge from game cover so probably bred for the table. Several Red Kite, wheeze of Brambling heard and good numbers of winter Thrushes. #ukbirding
Reposted by Gert Corfield
The International Swan Census (ISC) is taking place on the weekend of 17th-18th January 2026 (WeBS January Core Count weekend), counting Whooper and Bewick’s Swans. Follow these simple steps to get involved 👇
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#UKBirding #Ornithology
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November 18, 2025 at 10:27 AM
The International Swan Census (ISC) is taking place on the weekend of 17th-18th January 2026 (WeBS January Core Count weekend), counting Whooper and Bewick’s Swans. Follow these simple steps to get involved 👇
@btobirds.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @naturescot.bsky.social
#UKBirding #Ornithology
@btobirds.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @naturescot.bsky.social
#UKBirding #Ornithology
I was looking for Wood Blewit @worcswt.bsky.social Chaddesley Woods this morning as they survive frosts apparently. Didn’t find any but did find some other interesting #fungi A group of large Parasol Mushroom (bins for size context), Staghorn fungus & Milking Bonnet (I think!)
November 17, 2025 at 11:42 AM
I was looking for Wood Blewit @worcswt.bsky.social Chaddesley Woods this morning as they survive frosts apparently. Didn’t find any but did find some other interesting #fungi A group of large Parasol Mushroom (bins for size context), Staghorn fungus & Milking Bonnet (I think!)
Merlin got it right! 😂 Just used it on the back end of three Golden Plover flying over fields calling just outside Chaddesley Woods. A new tick for me for that area #worcsbirds
November 17, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Merlin got it right! 😂 Just used it on the back end of three Golden Plover flying over fields calling just outside Chaddesley Woods. A new tick for me for that area #worcsbirds
Seeing a lot of fields with what I suspected are cover crops and using the magic of Google it’s White Mustard, planted as a ‘green manure’. This field just outside Chaddesley Woods. The Meadow Pipits and Skylarks seem to love it
November 17, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Seeing a lot of fields with what I suspected are cover crops and using the magic of Google it’s White Mustard, planted as a ‘green manure’. This field just outside Chaddesley Woods. The Meadow Pipits and Skylarks seem to love it
Some more images from the farm this morning. Context in the Alt descriptions #ukbutterflies #worcsbirds
November 16, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Some more images from the farm this morning. Context in the Alt descriptions #ukbutterflies #worcsbirds
Very heartening to see more Yellowhammer at Upper Hollowfields farm this morning. A dozen or so especially in the bird seed crop. Highest number for a long time. Also the first 5 Snipe in the scrape area now filled with water. #worcsbirds
November 16, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Very heartening to see more Yellowhammer at Upper Hollowfields farm this morning. A dozen or so especially in the bird seed crop. Highest number for a long time. Also the first 5 Snipe in the scrape area now filled with water. #worcsbirds
Part of a flock of c1000 Starling off Bungay Lake Lane, Timberhonger this morning in the murk. One of the largest flock there in a long time. 35 spcs recorded incl a couple of hundred Fieldfare & Redwing, Siskin, 2 Peregrine, c50 Skylark, c60 Chaffinch, ‘just’ 600 or so Woodpigeon over #worcsbirds
November 15, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Part of a flock of c1000 Starling off Bungay Lake Lane, Timberhonger this morning in the murk. One of the largest flock there in a long time. 35 spcs recorded incl a couple of hundred Fieldfare & Redwing, Siskin, 2 Peregrine, c50 Skylark, c60 Chaffinch, ‘just’ 600 or so Woodpigeon over #worcsbirds
Red Campion still in flower along Timberhonger, Worcs this morning. Also probably the oldest pollarded Oak on my rounds still standing after storm Claudia thankfully #wildflowerhour
November 15, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Red Campion still in flower along Timberhonger, Worcs this morning. Also probably the oldest pollarded Oak on my rounds still standing after storm Claudia thankfully #wildflowerhour
Wave after wave of Woodpigeon this morning over Timberhonger during my run. Several thousand probably. Also two Song Thrush in song #worcsbirds
November 11, 2025 at 7:53 AM
Wave after wave of Woodpigeon this morning over Timberhonger during my run. Several thousand probably. Also two Song Thrush in song #worcsbirds
Grimley CLP highlights late afternoon Pink Footed Goose flew in with c400 Canadas. Rock Pipit on embankment, m & f Goldeneye, c50 Wigeon, Kingfisher, Great White Egret, 2 Water Rail #worcsbirds
November 10, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Grimley CLP highlights late afternoon Pink Footed Goose flew in with c400 Canadas. Rock Pipit on embankment, m & f Goldeneye, c50 Wigeon, Kingfisher, Great White Egret, 2 Water Rail #worcsbirds
8 Canada Geese dead or dying presumed bird flu at Grimley. Grim to watch. Wish I could put it out of its misery. Reported via BirdTrack app #worcsbirds
November 10, 2025 at 3:25 PM
8 Canada Geese dead or dying presumed bird flu at Grimley. Grim to watch. Wish I could put it out of its misery. Reported via BirdTrack app #worcsbirds
Highlights of Clifton WeBS count this morning, Ring-necked Duck still present, Goldeneye on north pit, 6 Pochard, Great & Little Egret, Green Sandpiper & 2 Yellowhammer. Also 276 GJ, 110 CG, 212 WN, 21 TU, 10 SV, 32 T.,1 SU, 60 MA, 6 GA, 23 L. & 1 EG.
November 9, 2025 at 6:10 PM
White Campion - I don’t see it near my home in Worcestershire other than in a small section of verge in Timberhonger Lane in the same place for the last 30 plus years - this year still in flower quite late today #wildflowerhour
November 9, 2025 at 5:55 PM
White Campion - I don’t see it near my home in Worcestershire other than in a small section of verge in Timberhonger Lane in the same place for the last 30 plus years - this year still in flower quite late today #wildflowerhour
With 72 Golden Plover reported going south from Droitwich (DW) I’ve been on alert on my weekly sky watch from Timberhonger Hill and just had 2 calling and flying over #worcsbirds
November 9, 2025 at 9:20 AM
With 72 Golden Plover reported going south from Droitwich (DW) I’ve been on alert on my weekly sky watch from Timberhonger Hill and just had 2 calling and flying over #worcsbirds
It’s @webs-gsmp.bsky.social core count day. Thanks to all #worcsbirds birders carrying out counts today. Vital work especially with bird flu on the rise again
November 9, 2025 at 7:18 AM
It’s @webs-gsmp.bsky.social core count day. Thanks to all #worcsbirds birders carrying out counts today. Vital work especially with bird flu on the rise again
When Elm was plentiful they must have looked magnificent this time of year. These in the hedge on the farm get reasonably tall before Dutch Elm decease kicks in. Still look gorgeous tho
November 8, 2025 at 10:18 AM
When Elm was plentiful they must have looked magnificent this time of year. These in the hedge on the farm get reasonably tall before Dutch Elm decease kicks in. Still look gorgeous tho
Hundreds of Redwing, Fieldfare and Finches in a small section of Hawthorn and Blackthorn at the farm making an incredible sound! #worcsbirds
November 8, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Hundreds of Redwing, Fieldfare and Finches in a small section of Hawthorn and Blackthorn at the farm making an incredible sound! #worcsbirds
12 species of 19 moths in a soggy moth trap recorded at Upper Hollowfields Farm, North Worcs last night. Highlights & new for the farm were December Moth, Hemlock Moth, Lead coloured Tortrix, Dark Chestnut. Most numerous the ever delightful Feathered Thorn #teammoth
November 8, 2025 at 8:16 AM
12 species of 19 moths in a soggy moth trap recorded at Upper Hollowfields Farm, North Worcs last night. Highlights & new for the farm were December Moth, Hemlock Moth, Lead coloured Tortrix, Dark Chestnut. Most numerous the ever delightful Feathered Thorn #teammoth
Worcester Cathedral Peregrine Chicks Confirmed Poisoned
Post-mortems reveal all three chicks from the cathedral's famous peregrine nest died after ingesting poison - though how it happened remains a mystery. www.rarebirdalert.co.uk/v2/Content/W...
Post-mortems reveal all three chicks from the cathedral's famous peregrine nest died after ingesting poison - though how it happened remains a mystery. www.rarebirdalert.co.uk/v2/Content/W...
Worcester Cathedral Peregrine Chicks Confirmed Poisoned
Post-mortems reveal all three chicks from the cathedral’s famous peregrine nest died after ingesting poison – though how it happened remains a mystery
www.rarebirdalert.co.uk
November 7, 2025 at 5:17 PM
#worcsbirds counters please note 👍
Ahead of the Core Count weekend, don't forget to record any dead birds you see on your WeBS Count on the data entry form in WeBS Online, as well as reporting to Defra for possible collection
November 7, 2025 at 1:11 PM
#worcsbirds counters please note 👍
A couple of nicely marked Red-green Carpet, White-point and 3 Tachystola acroxantha was all last night in our garden in North Worcs VC37 #teammoth
November 7, 2025 at 7:48 AM
A couple of nicely marked Red-green Carpet, White-point and 3 Tachystola acroxantha was all last night in our garden in North Worcs VC37 #teammoth
2 Ring Necked Parakeet at Sanders Park this afternoon. Slowly becoming more frequent it seems #worcsbirds
November 6, 2025 at 3:21 PM
2 Ring Necked Parakeet at Sanders Park this afternoon. Slowly becoming more frequent it seems #worcsbirds