A very hot day in Minehead looking for a rather elusive warbler
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A quick recce to the new Steart Marshes reserve overlooking Bridgwater Bay was to provide a host of great birds - however, note to self, next time allow more time.
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An atmospheric night-time hunt for the elusive nightjar.
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The popular Daily Mail journalist Bel Mooney and her husband Robin joined us for an introduction to birdwatching. This is what she thought…
Read MoreStephen is just back from Italy where he came face to face with the ‘Man in Question’
Read MoreThe damp and overcast conditions did not spoil two great days birding across Somerset, leading to a record haul - to date….
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One of the nicest things about leading bird tours is the extra amount of time you spend in the field.
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Falco Subbuteo puts on a great display over the Patch.
Read MoreWe always knew it was going to be a great weekend when three hobbies flew over our heads within the first two minutes, but the ‘Penguin Dance’ a mealy redpoll and some very sexy ducks would take the biscuit.
Read MoreOccasionally, just occasionally, Stephen and Graeme go looking for birds outside the county.
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Another great weekend with two keen novice birdwatchers. Stephen and Graeme introduce more beginners to the joys of birdwatching in Somerset.
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A morning walk in the ancient woodlands perched on the edge of the Mendip hills was going to get the pulse racing for more reason than the steepness of the gradient.
Read MoreIt is all about being at the right place at the right time
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The snow has been and gone, the birds are back singing, and Scotland loses at rugby.. Normal Service has been resumed
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The thrills and spills of the 6 Nations may have been kicking off in Edinburgh, but it was the Somerset Levels where all the action was taking place.
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A cold and wintery few days were a challenge for Stephen and Graeme to come up with some birds for Phil and Debbie who had come to Somerset to see the starlings but ended up with an good deal more.
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We are really looking forward to welcoming some winter guests to Somerset Birdwatching Holidays later this week. While the weather forecast is looking somewhat chilly we have prepared a target birdlist of around 90 species.
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Tempting though it is to stay in bed on a damp, dark Saturday morning, when the alarm went off at 7.30 I was happy to get up, dressed and ready. Most Saturday mornings during the year Graeme and I go birding – and, although it is always easier to get up early in spring and summer, winter has its wonders too.
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