Bird Watching: January 2026

Well, I’m beginning to think we are doomed.

Another birding day cancelled due to the weather. However that hasn’t stopped our eagle eyed members keeping a look out for birds whether in their back gardens, their local area, in the hedgerows and fields or even in more exotic locations.

All in all members have seen over 30 different species of birds over the last several days. 

Our first photo shows (not too well) the Redwing in the hedgerow near my house taking advantage of the Hawthorn berries. No they definitely don’t stay in one place for long so it’s difficult to take a snap.

The second photo hails from Malaysia of a Purple Heron which are very occasional visitors to our shores - perhaps in May/June time. I think they have been spotted around the Netherfield Lagoons.