Mark the Birder
@northantsbirder.bsky.social
Life long, Birder/Photographer often found wandering around Summer Leys LNR. Got Zino's Petrel on my list 30/07/2020 from a Scilly palagic. Chelsea F.C.
December 1, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Male Bearded Tit.
December 1, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Male Bearded Tit.
Female Bullfinch.
November 25, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Female Bullfinch.
100% Agree. Fake!
This is real.
This is real.
November 25, 2025 at 5:37 PM
100% Agree. Fake!
This is real.
This is real.
Other birds seen on my wander around Summer Leys today included, Greenfinch, Long-tailed Tits, and Little Grebes. I also saw a young Muntjac Deer. @wildlifebcn.org #birds #northantsbirds #Nikon
November 25, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Other birds seen on my wander around Summer Leys today included, Greenfinch, Long-tailed Tits, and Little Grebes. I also saw a young Muntjac Deer. @wildlifebcn.org #birds #northantsbirds #Nikon
Back from my usual wander around Summer Leys today.
Highlights included 2 Glossy Ibis, 3 GW Egrets, 30 Golden Plovers, Redwing numbers building, 2 Goldcrests, Chiffchaff and a Treecreeper. @wildlifebcn.org #birds #northantsbirds #Nikon
Highlights included 2 Glossy Ibis, 3 GW Egrets, 30 Golden Plovers, Redwing numbers building, 2 Goldcrests, Chiffchaff and a Treecreeper. @wildlifebcn.org #birds #northantsbirds #Nikon
November 25, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Back from my usual wander around Summer Leys today.
Highlights included 2 Glossy Ibis, 3 GW Egrets, 30 Golden Plovers, Redwing numbers building, 2 Goldcrests, Chiffchaff and a Treecreeper. @wildlifebcn.org #birds #northantsbirds #Nikon
Highlights included 2 Glossy Ibis, 3 GW Egrets, 30 Golden Plovers, Redwing numbers building, 2 Goldcrests, Chiffchaff and a Treecreeper. @wildlifebcn.org #birds #northantsbirds #Nikon
Reed Bunting last Spring.
November 24, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Reed Bunting last Spring.
Fulmar Petrel on a Pelagic off St. Mary's Isles of Scilly.
November 23, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Fulmar Petrel on a Pelagic off St. Mary's Isles of Scilly.
Other birds seen on my wander around Summer Leys yesterday included a Chiffchaff, a large flock of Goldfinches, Robins, and a couple of Bullfinches. @wildlifebcn.org #birds #northantsbirds #Nikon
November 19, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Other birds seen on my wander around Summer Leys yesterday included a Chiffchaff, a large flock of Goldfinches, Robins, and a couple of Bullfinches. @wildlifebcn.org #birds #northantsbirds #Nikon
Highlights from my wander around Summer Leys yesterday I saw a close up Common Buzzard and a Brent Goose which I think is a bird that hasn't been seen in the county since 2011. @wildlifebcn.org #birds #northantsbirds #Nikon
November 19, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Highlights from my wander around Summer Leys yesterday I saw a close up Common Buzzard and a Brent Goose which I think is a bird that hasn't been seen in the county since 2011. @wildlifebcn.org #birds #northantsbirds #Nikon
A few photos from my wander around Summer Leys last week. I was unable to post then as I had a tech issue.
I saw 3 Glossy Ibis, a Green Sandpiper, and some Redwings. @wildlifebcn.org #birds #northantsbirds #Nikon
I saw 3 Glossy Ibis, a Green Sandpiper, and some Redwings. @wildlifebcn.org #birds #northantsbirds #Nikon
November 19, 2025 at 12:54 PM
A few photos from my wander around Summer Leys last week. I was unable to post then as I had a tech issue.
I saw 3 Glossy Ibis, a Green Sandpiper, and some Redwings. @wildlifebcn.org #birds #northantsbirds #Nikon
I saw 3 Glossy Ibis, a Green Sandpiper, and some Redwings. @wildlifebcn.org #birds #northantsbirds #Nikon
Highlights from my wander around Summer Leys yesterday.
I saw 3 Glossy Ibis, 1 Green Sandpiper, 18 Common Snipe, 1 Jack Snipe, 1 Peregrine Falcon, c. 20 Golden Plovers, and 2 Female Goldeneye. @wildlifebcn.org #birds #northantsbirds #Nikon
I saw 3 Glossy Ibis, 1 Green Sandpiper, 18 Common Snipe, 1 Jack Snipe, 1 Peregrine Falcon, c. 20 Golden Plovers, and 2 Female Goldeneye. @wildlifebcn.org #birds #northantsbirds #Nikon
November 5, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Highlights from my wander around Summer Leys yesterday.
I saw 3 Glossy Ibis, 1 Green Sandpiper, 18 Common Snipe, 1 Jack Snipe, 1 Peregrine Falcon, c. 20 Golden Plovers, and 2 Female Goldeneye. @wildlifebcn.org #birds #northantsbirds #Nikon
I saw 3 Glossy Ibis, 1 Green Sandpiper, 18 Common Snipe, 1 Jack Snipe, 1 Peregrine Falcon, c. 20 Golden Plovers, and 2 Female Goldeneye. @wildlifebcn.org #birds #northantsbirds #Nikon
Other birds seen around Summer Leys yesterday included 12 Common Partridge, several Long- tailed Tits,and a Red Kite with a food item being mobbed by Crows. @wildlifebcn.org #birds #northantsbirds #Nikon
October 29, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Other birds seen around Summer Leys yesterday included 12 Common Partridge, several Long- tailed Tits,and a Red Kite with a food item being mobbed by Crows. @wildlifebcn.org #birds #northantsbirds #Nikon
After going for seconds of the Lesser Scaup yesterday morning, I went for my usual wander around Summer Leys, highlights included 2 Glossy Ibis, Snipe, and Water Rail. @wildlifebcn.org #birds #northantsbirds #Nikon
October 29, 2025 at 9:01 AM
After going for seconds of the Lesser Scaup yesterday morning, I went for my usual wander around Summer Leys, highlights included 2 Glossy Ibis, Snipe, and Water Rail. @wildlifebcn.org #birds #northantsbirds #Nikon
Went back for seconds of the Lesser Scaup at Ditchford in better light, I hope you like the results. @wildlifebcn.org #birds #northantsbirds #Nikon
October 28, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Went back for seconds of the Lesser Scaup at Ditchford in better light, I hope you like the results. @wildlifebcn.org #birds #northantsbirds #Nikon
October 27, 2025 at 5:17 PM
A few more photos from my wander around Summer Leys yesterday.
Including a Greenshank with a yellow flag on its leg from a tagging scheme in Norway. @wildlifebcn.org #birds #northantsbirds #Nikon
Including a Greenshank with a yellow flag on its leg from a tagging scheme in Norway. @wildlifebcn.org #birds #northantsbirds #Nikon
October 22, 2025 at 11:11 AM
A few more photos from my wander around Summer Leys yesterday.
Including a Greenshank with a yellow flag on its leg from a tagging scheme in Norway. @wildlifebcn.org #birds #northantsbirds #Nikon
Including a Greenshank with a yellow flag on its leg from a tagging scheme in Norway. @wildlifebcn.org #birds #northantsbirds #Nikon
Here are some more photos from my wander around Summer Leys yesterday. The Jack Snipe eventually showed very well. @wildlifebcn.org #birds #northantsbirds #Nikon
October 22, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Here are some more photos from my wander around Summer Leys yesterday. The Jack Snipe eventually showed very well. @wildlifebcn.org #birds #northantsbirds #Nikon
Highlights from my wander around Summer Leys yesterday.
I saw 1 Jack Snipe, 2 Water Rails, 3 Glossy Ibis, and a Bittern. @wildlifebcn.org #birds #northantsbirds #Nikon
I saw 1 Jack Snipe, 2 Water Rails, 3 Glossy Ibis, and a Bittern. @wildlifebcn.org #birds #northantsbirds #Nikon
October 22, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Highlights from my wander around Summer Leys yesterday.
I saw 1 Jack Snipe, 2 Water Rails, 3 Glossy Ibis, and a Bittern. @wildlifebcn.org #birds #northantsbirds #Nikon
I saw 1 Jack Snipe, 2 Water Rails, 3 Glossy Ibis, and a Bittern. @wildlifebcn.org #birds #northantsbirds #Nikon
A few more photos from today's wander around Summer Leys.
@wildlifebcn.org #birds #northantsbirds #Nikon
@wildlifebcn.org #birds #northantsbirds #Nikon
October 13, 2025 at 4:08 PM
A few more photos from today's wander around Summer Leys.
@wildlifebcn.org #birds #northantsbirds #Nikon
@wildlifebcn.org #birds #northantsbirds #Nikon
Back from my usual wander around Summer Leys, today's highlights included 3 Glossy Ibis, the long staying adult being joined today by 2 Juveniles, a Cream crowned Marsh Harrier, 2 GW Egrets, Peregrine, Sparrowhawk, and a Kestrel.
@wildlifebcn.org #birds #northantsbirds #Nikon
@wildlifebcn.org #birds #northantsbirds #Nikon
October 13, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Back from my usual wander around Summer Leys, today's highlights included 3 Glossy Ibis, the long staying adult being joined today by 2 Juveniles, a Cream crowned Marsh Harrier, 2 GW Egrets, Peregrine, Sparrowhawk, and a Kestrel.
@wildlifebcn.org #birds #northantsbirds #Nikon
@wildlifebcn.org #birds #northantsbirds #Nikon
I also saw 4 Stonechats on yesterday's wander around Summer Leys.
#birds @wildlifebcn.org ##northantsbirds #Nikon
#birds @wildlifebcn.org ##northantsbirds #Nikon
October 8, 2025 at 11:44 AM
I also saw 4 Stonechats on yesterday's wander around Summer Leys.
#birds @wildlifebcn.org ##northantsbirds #Nikon
#birds @wildlifebcn.org ##northantsbirds #Nikon
Highlights from my wander around Summer Leys yesterday the long staying Glossy Ibis is still present, 3 GW Egrets, 1 Water Rail, 8 Common Snipe and 14 Golden Plovers flew over.
#birds @wildlifebcn.org #northantsbirds #Nikon
#birds @wildlifebcn.org #northantsbirds #Nikon
October 8, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Highlights from my wander around Summer Leys yesterday the long staying Glossy Ibis is still present, 3 GW Egrets, 1 Water Rail, 8 Common Snipe and 14 Golden Plovers flew over.
#birds @wildlifebcn.org #northantsbirds #Nikon
#birds @wildlifebcn.org #northantsbirds #Nikon
Here are a few more photos from today's wander around Summer Leys. #birds @wildlifebcn.org #northantsbirds #Nikon
September 30, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Here are a few more photos from today's wander around Summer Leys. #birds @wildlifebcn.org #northantsbirds #Nikon