@rogwalsh
 Waveney Valley
Joined May 2013
  • Tweets1K
  • Following441
  • Followers95
166Media
Yesterday's ringing at Minsmere saw the team process approximately 40 birds, with highlights including Firecrest, Redwing and Green Woodpecker. Don't forget to attend our demonstrations held every Thursday from 9am! 🐦 Many thanks to @vikingoptical for their continued support.
1
7
165
Join us on September 19th at Martlesham Wilds with volunteer Jen Gosney, followed by Newbourne Springs led by Tom Massey & Peter Phillips. Meet at 8:15am SWT/church car park IP12 4PQ. £5 cash donation required pp. For details/to confirm attendance email Wendy ([email protected])
1
1
121
This summer we colour ringed 114 Black-headed Gull chicks in North Suffolk. So far 17 have been sighted in a Westerly direction. The most recent was in County Armagh enjoying McD chips. Thanks to Maria Vong for photo and sighting and Shorelands CIC.
1
1
4
136
Yesterday’s session at Minsmere saw 54 birds processed, with the majority being this year’s juveniles, including our first juvenile Sedge Warblers. We also enjoyed the fresh emergence of Purple Hairstreak butterflies. Thanks to @vikingoptical for their continued support.
2
8
169
Due to upcoming poor weather, our Westleton Common ringing demonstration scheduled for tomorrow has been postponed and will now take place on Saturday 27th June. We hope to see you there and appreciate your understanding!
Waveney Bird Club@WaveneyBirdClubJun 13
Join us for a bird ringing demonstration at Westleton Common on 17th June from 7:30am-9:30am. A chance to see resident and migratory species close up, learn about identification, ringing and the Nightingales and other species that call the site home. Thanks to @vikingoptical
2
1
231
Join us for a bird ringing demonstration at Westleton Common on 17th June from 7:30am-9:30am. A chance to see resident and migratory species close up, learn about identification, ringing and the Nightingales and other species that call the site home. Thanks to @vikingoptical
1
1
2
332
Not long now before our bird ringing demonstration at Martlesham Common Nature Reserve on the 10th of June, 7:30am–10:00am. 🐦 📍 What3Words: simple.suits.century All welcome — come along and say hello!
Waveney Bird Club@WaveneyBirdClubMay 31
Join us for a ringing demonstration at Martlesham Common Nature Reserve (What3words: simple.suits.century) on 10th June 7:30am-10:00am. A chance to see species close up, learn about identification, ringing and the Nightingales and other heathland species that call the site home.
2
4
250
Excellent news it is still going strong @kartongbirdobs
Chas Holt 🌍🇺🇦@chas_holtJun 2
Joy at Abberton Reservoir where for the third spring out of four we’ve caught this Nightingale that was originally ringed in The Gambia in January 2020. Now 7 years old and still going strong. Just brilliant! 🇬🇲🇬🇧
1
2
90
Join us for a ringing demonstration at Martlesham Common Nature Reserve (What3words: simple.suits.century) on 10th June 7:30am-10:00am. A chance to see species close up, learn about identification, ringing and the Nightingales and other heathland species that call the site home.
1
1
3
380
A recent highlight for the ringing team was this Portuguese-ringed Reed Warbler, processed at one of our Raveningham sites — The first Lisbon ring for the club recorded! Thanks to @vikingoptical for the support.
1
5
121
Join us on Sunday 7th June at Westleton Heath around one of Suffolk’s richest heathland sites. Highlights include Dartford Warblers, Stonechats, Woodlarks & more. Members only. For details and to register attendance (latest 2nd June) please email: [email protected]
Photo credit : Rhianna Wren

ALT Photo credit : Rhianna Wren

1
3
146
Roger Walsh retweeted
Thegingerwig@thegingerwigMay 24
Matchday competition Win one of our new Bernardo Silva T-shirts (available next week) Retweet to enter If City beat Villa today we'll give away a T-shirt to a follower who retweets Good luck and cmon City
9
423
2
260
15,086
Around 60 birds were processed today at Minsmere, with highlights including 12 Sedge Warblers. Join us for our demonstrations every Thursday from 9am — a great chance to see ringing up close and learn about the work we do. Thanks to @vikingoptical for the continued support.
1
5
104
Today's session at Minsmere kicked off CES (Constant Effort Site) season with quality over quantity: Nightingale, Lesser Whitethroat and a surprise Common Redstart - a species we rarely catch, especially in Spring. Thanks to @vikingoptical for their support.
1
12
150
Our Black-headed Gull colour ringing project continues to deliver exciting results. Ringed as a chick in 2025, 20BL was seen yesterday at Holme Pierrepont, Nottinghamshire. Thanks to @Alan_HP_Notts for submitting the sighting!
3
22
336
Did you know that we do weekly bird ringing demonstrations at RSPB Minsmere every Thursday from 9am—always popular with visitors. Come and give us a visit! Sponsored by @vikingoptical ☀️🐦
3
9
444
Join us on Sunday 26th April for a Southern Brecks trip led by Steve Howell. Visiting sites such as King's Forest and Cavenham Heath, targeting Peregrine, Raven, Goshawk, Crossbill, Tree Pipit, Woodlark, Stone Curlew, Wheatear and more. Members only-register via website. 🐦
2
4
231
The ringing group caught the first Minsmere Nightingale of the year yesterday - a bird that was ringed as a young male in April 2025, now back on his territory for the second year. Join us again Thursday for our ringing demonstration in North Bushes. Thanks to @vikingoptical
5
46
527
The club's AGM including the 2025 ringing report takes place Tuesday (14th) at 7:30pm, The Maltings Pavilion, Pirnhow Street, Bungay (NR35 2RU). Afterwards, Steve Everett will present on Adders at Minsmere. Includes raffle, light buffet, and the bar available for refreshments
1
2
128
Revisiting the Raveningham farmland site on Wednesday, the ringing team recorded around 169 birds. Highlights included a Meadow Pipit, 94 Linnet, 15 Reed Bunting, and 24 Yellowhammer. Many thanks to @vikingoptical for their continued support.
1
5
133
Load more