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Seabird wrecks We have had a few unfortunate reports of seabirds, particularly guillemots, being washed ashore either very weak or dead. Seabird wrecks like these usually occur after stormy weather. It is thought the birds become exhausted and then are washed inland. if you do find an exhausted sea bird make sure you ring the RSPCA on 0300 1234 999.
Wrynecks and storks Lots of reports of wrynecks. Many of them are probably genuine although something things like juvenile blackbirds can be confused as wrynecks. Wrynecks are small sparrow-sized birds, appearing greyish overall, with brown and buff mottling. They have a contrasting dark band running down from the back of the head onto the back. We also received a couple of reports of white storks. Storks can occur in the UK naturally but these birds were likely to be escapees as they were very tame.
Left behind? A few more reports of swallows and house martin chicks still being in the nest. It is late but they still have a bit of time before all the other hirundines have gone.
Spiders and Moths There have been some interesting spider and moth threads on the RSPB Communities website. Worth a look if you want tips on identifying them or moth traps for example.
Why not check out the news from the wildlife enquiries team?