Alison Everett
@burtlebirder.bsky.social
Birder, mostly on Somerset Levels.
A late flowering Budjelia in my garden is attracting some good insects lately.
Today 2 Painted Lady butterflies, Hummingbird Hawk Moth, Hornet mimic hoverfly plus Red Admirals, Peacocks and Large Whites. None would pose for photos! @savebutterflies.bsky.social
Today 2 Painted Lady butterflies, Hummingbird Hawk Moth, Hornet mimic hoverfly plus Red Admirals, Peacocks and Large Whites. None would pose for photos! @savebutterflies.bsky.social
September 12, 2025 at 10:10 AM
A late flowering Budjelia in my garden is attracting some good insects lately.
Today 2 Painted Lady butterflies, Hummingbird Hawk Moth, Hornet mimic hoverfly plus Red Admirals, Peacocks and Large Whites. None would pose for photos! @savebutterflies.bsky.social
Today 2 Painted Lady butterflies, Hummingbird Hawk Moth, Hornet mimic hoverfly plus Red Admirals, Peacocks and Large Whites. None would pose for photos! @savebutterflies.bsky.social
One of the 4 Ruff on the flash on Tealham Moor, also 3 Snipe, 1 Lapwing and 1 Whinchat.
August 25, 2025 at 9:44 AM
One of the 4 Ruff on the flash on Tealham Moor, also 3 Snipe, 1 Lapwing and 1 Whinchat.
On local drove road this morning, Lesser Whitethroat singing and showing well from time to time. Also Whitethroat, Chiff Chaff, Swift, Blackcap and usual resident birds. Photo taken from car and ot very close!
May 10, 2025 at 8:19 AM
On local drove road this morning, Lesser Whitethroat singing and showing well from time to time. Also Whitethroat, Chiff Chaff, Swift, Blackcap and usual resident birds. Photo taken from car and ot very close!
A drake Mandarin was a bit of a surprise to see on the wet area off Tealham Moor Drove this afternoon. BoC photo. Nothing else of note. #somersetbirding
April 22, 2025 at 3:59 PM
A drake Mandarin was a bit of a surprise to see on the wet area off Tealham Moor Drove this afternoon. BoC photo. Nothing else of note. #somersetbirding
1 Whimbrel dropped in to Ham Wall this morning, also Spotted Redshank, Ruff, Redshank, Cuckoo and lots of singing warblers. Wheatear, Whinchat & Yellow Wagtail Tealham Moor, Whitethroat Mark Moor. #somersetbirding
April 20, 2025 at 12:16 PM
1 Whimbrel dropped in to Ham Wall this morning, also Spotted Redshank, Ruff, Redshank, Cuckoo and lots of singing warblers. Wheatear, Whinchat & Yellow Wagtail Tealham Moor, Whitethroat Mark Moor. #somersetbirding
Enjoyable SOS walk at Dunster beach this morning for just 3 of us. 5, possibly 7 Common Sandpiper and 12 Yellow Wagtails were the highlights and the rain held off too! #somersetbirding
April 19, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Enjoyable SOS walk at Dunster beach this morning for just 3 of us. 5, possibly 7 Common Sandpiper and 12 Yellow Wagtails were the highlights and the rain held off too! #somersetbirding
In a shortish walk along Chilton Drove this morning, 5 singing Sedge Warblers, 2 Whitethroat, 4 Chiff Chaff, 2 Willow Warbler 1 Blackcap, 2 or 3 Greenfinch plus the usual resident species. #somersetbirding
April 17, 2025 at 1:19 PM
In a shortish walk along Chilton Drove this morning, 5 singing Sedge Warblers, 2 Whitethroat, 4 Chiff Chaff, 2 Willow Warbler 1 Blackcap, 2 or 3 Greenfinch plus the usual resident species. #somersetbirding
Four or five Sedge Warblers singing along Chilton Moor Drove this morning and probably a Grasshopper Warbler too, just north of Horn Farm, a couple of short reels heard but bird not seen. #somersetbirding
April 12, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Four or five Sedge Warblers singing along Chilton Moor Drove this morning and probably a Grasshopper Warbler too, just north of Horn Farm, a couple of short reels heard but bird not seen. #somersetbirding
Cuckoo heard briefly from Decoy hide, Shapwick this morning but not seen. Lots of Chiffs, Willow Warbler and Blackcap singing but no other migrants. #somersetbirding
April 11, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Cuckoo heard briefly from Decoy hide, Shapwick this morning but not seen. Lots of Chiffs, Willow Warbler and Blackcap singing but no other migrants. #somersetbirding
The best of a short evening walk along Higher Ropes Drove, Catcott was a single Redpoll and my first singing Reed Warbler of the year. #somersetbirding
April 8, 2025 at 6:53 PM
The best of a short evening walk along Higher Ropes Drove, Catcott was a single Redpoll and my first singing Reed Warbler of the year. #somersetbirding
Apart from singing Chiff Chaffs no summer migrants at Catcott Lows this afternoon but a few Redwing still about and two Redpoll. #somersetbirding
March 24, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Apart from singing Chiff Chaffs no summer migrants at Catcott Lows this afternoon but a few Redwing still about and two Redpoll. #somersetbirding
First garden butterflies of the year this morning, Brimstone, Speckled Wood and Peacock. #somersetBC
March 20, 2025 at 10:54 AM
First garden butterflies of the year this morning, Brimstone, Speckled Wood and Peacock. #somersetBC
The Green - winged Teal at Catcott Lows seen this morning but not close. Also fly through Ringtail Hen Harrier. #somersetbirding
February 5, 2025 at 1:28 PM
The Green - winged Teal at Catcott Lows seen this morning but not close. Also fly through Ringtail Hen Harrier. #somersetbirding
A few short booms from a Bittern heard this morning on walk to Decoy Lake at Shapwick NR. #somersetbirding
January 17, 2025 at 1:39 PM
A few short booms from a Bittern heard this morning on walk to Decoy Lake at Shapwick NR. #somersetbirding
At least six Goosander on the Huntspill river at Gold Corner this morning, drakes went from west to east of the pumping station. Cattle Egret flock still in fields to west of Burtle. Also if you are unaware Kid Gate drove is closed on Tealham Moor. #somersetbirding
December 31, 2024 at 2:05 PM
At least six Goosander on the Huntspill river at Gold Corner this morning, drakes went from west to east of the pumping station. Cattle Egret flock still in fields to west of Burtle. Also if you are unaware Kid Gate drove is closed on Tealham Moor. #somersetbirding
Two Hen Harrier, male & Ringtail, f. Merlin and Barn Owl at Greylake during an hour and a half around midday. #somersetbirding
December 29, 2024 at 1:38 PM
Two Hen Harrier, male & Ringtail, f. Merlin and Barn Owl at Greylake during an hour and a half around midday. #somersetbirding
SOS members please note the Minehead field meeting on Saturday is cancelled due to the very high winds forecast. #somersetbirds
December 5, 2024 at 11:13 AM
SOS members please note the Minehead field meeting on Saturday is cancelled due to the very high winds forecast. #somersetbirds
The Green - winged Teal was again present at Catcott Lows this morning but mostly distant and not in view for long.
Please note the hide will be closed for a few days from tomorrow for tree work by SWT. #ukbirding
Please note the hide will be closed for a few days from tomorrow for tree work by SWT. #ukbirding
November 18, 2024 at 2:26 PM
The Green - winged Teal was again present at Catcott Lows this morning but mostly distant and not in view for long.
Please note the hide will be closed for a few days from tomorrow for tree work by SWT. #ukbirding
Please note the hide will be closed for a few days from tomorrow for tree work by SWT. #ukbirding
At least eight Goosander, five drakes and three redheads on the Huntspill river at Gold Corner this afternoon. Bit shy though for the camera! #ukbirding
November 17, 2024 at 3:15 PM
At least eight Goosander, five drakes and three redheads on the Huntspill river at Gold Corner this afternoon. Bit shy though for the camera! #ukbirding
Firecrest this morning at Shapwick NR by the horseshoe bench at the start of the Sweet Track. #ukbirding
November 11, 2024 at 1:40 PM
Firecrest this morning at Shapwick NR by the horseshoe bench at the start of the Sweet Track. #ukbirding
A brief visit from a smart male Pied Flycatcher this morning was an unexpected garden tick. U
April 9, 2024 at 7:24 AM
A brief visit from a smart male Pied Flycatcher this morning was an unexpected garden tick. U
Short-eared Owl hunting at Catcott Lows early evening.
April 1, 2024 at 5:52 PM
Short-eared Owl hunting at Catcott Lows early evening.