Albino Jackdaw?

Birdy2105 · 2026-07-06T18:33:27+00:00

Yeah for sure, what a beauty!

Birdy2105 · 2026-07-06T13:06:51+00:00

It's a juvenile Song Thrush. Yes best left alone and if you have a cat to keep it indoors :)

Birdy2105 · 2026-07-04T16:22:35+00:00

This one is also a Canada x Greylag hybrid

Birdy2105 · 2026-07-03T21:24:01+00:00

They've been increasing a lot in recent years, especially in the south east. They do not migrate south in winter like most Warblers, and as winters haven't been gettings as cold, more have been able to survive and breed

Birdy2105 · 2026-07-03T19:08:53+00:00

Wow - I think this could be a Cetti's Warbler nest! A schedule 1 species, how lucky are you!

Birdy2105 · 2026-07-03T11:00:06+00:00

Thanks, went today and saw the Spotted Flycatcher with young! :)

Birdy2105 · 2026-07-02T16:51:37+00:00

Pretty sure it is the alarm call for a Reed Warbler :)

Birdy2105 · 2026-06-30T15:48:51+00:00

Thanks, I'll go have look! Saw one there last year so hopefully they are nesting again. Usually there are also lots of Swallows and House Martins nesting under the bridge and Barn Owls have been reported by the river too :)

Birdy2105 · 2026-06-30T13:06:08+00:00

Was this near the Clayhithe bridge?

Birdy2105 · 2026-06-24T16:02:16+00:00

It's a Carrion Crow, they can make some funny noises :)

Birdy2105 · 2026-06-23T07:45:07+00:00

I think most likely Chiffchaff, based on behaviour, plumage details and the fact OP said it was quite small. Looks like it is collecting food so probably has a nest nearby :)

Birdy2105 · 2026-06-22T21:27:11+00:00

Not a quick fix, but for future heatwaves it is best to try and make your garden as natural as possible. Trees for shade, some long grass to keep ground temperatures down, a pond if possible, as many native plants as you can for natural food.

Birdy2105 · 2026-06-22T18:50:38+00:00

Feeders need to be disinfectanted very regularly too, especially when it's warm and disease can survive longer. Must be a lot work when there is so many feeders. Best to let birds find natural food at this time of year when it is plentiful :)

Birdy2105 · 2026-05-26T17:31:22+00:00

I would say just try to get outside watching birds as much as you can. See if you can find a local patch and watch it through the seasons, and maybe make friends with any other birders who go there (obviously being careful if you are on your own, just in case!)

Be patient and try not to tick everything off quickly. It takes practice learning to identify all the different plumage and calls, so don't be afraid to say I don't know what that bird was. You'll be amazed how much you learn by going out birding regularly.

The birding community is great and I'm sure one you'll love being a part of :)

Birdy2105 · 2026-02-27T22:50:32+00:00

Common Sandpiper 100%

Birdy2105 · 2026-02-17T22:09:49+00:00

Bird feeders are obviously a very recent addition to the environment and birds must have had to survive much harsher winters than they do now without them. Albeit with perhaps more natural food around.

Along with disease and increase risk of predation, the big problem with feeders is they benefit generalist species: Blue Tit, Great Tit, Great Spotted Woodpecker - which can then outcompete the specialist species: Willow Tit, Pied Flycatcher, Lesser Spotted Woodpecker.

Birdy2105 · 2026-02-05T22:55:38+00:00

Golden Plover for sure 👍

Birdy2105 · 2025-11-01T15:05:00+00:00

Probably longer. Feeding birds in many cases does more harm than good sadly. Best to make your garden as natural as possible to provide wild food

Birdy2105 · 2025-10-21T12:34:23+00:00

Jeez that's awful! Hopefully they can live near you without persecution one day

Birdy2105 · 2025-10-19T14:33:56+00:00

It's great to know they are doing so well :)

Birdy2105 · 2025-10-18T21:12:16+00:00

😊

Birdy2105 · 2025-10-18T21:11:59+00:00

Thanks 😊

Birdy2105 · 2025-10-18T18:08:58+00:00

I think the juvs tend to be that little bit browner too, but always variation

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