Birding
Reading the reed beds
How sound, movement and small clues help identify the warblers that hide in reed beds each spring.
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Blogarchief
Every post on birding, golf and the seasons in one place, sorted so you can find the stories that matter to you.
Featured articles
A selection of posts from the archive, each with a short summary.
Golf and nature
Birds on the fairway
A look at which species use managed turf, rough and water hazards, and how course keepers can support them.
Explore courses
Seasons
Migration in early spring
Notes on the first arrivals of the season and what the timing of their movements tells us about the weather.
Read postA timeline of the archive
How the blog has grown through the seasons.
Spring
First field notes
Short entries logging species, weather and location during early morning walks.
Summer
Adding golf to the mix
Posts began to explore the wildlife found on golf courses and their surrounding landscapes.
Autumn
Longer essays
Reflections on migration, habitat care and the patience that good observation requires.
Browsing the archive
Answers to common questions about how the posts are organised.
How are posts organised?
Posts are grouped by theme, such as birding, golf and seasonal notes, and listed in date order within each group.
Can I see the newest articles first?
Yes. The latest posts are always available from the main blog page, and this archive adds older material beneath them.
Are the observations based on real visits?
Every article describes personal observations made in the field, and uncertain identifications are marked as such.
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If you cannot find the article you are after, send a message and let me know which topic interests you.
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