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Eider
 
All photos of Eider at Shotley (Suffolk) All photos of Eider Upload a photo of the Eider at Shotley (Suffolk) All the RBA news reports of the Eider at Shotley (Suffolk) 
    Taken: Thu, 16 Jul 2026
  Shotley (Suffolk) Uploaded: Fri, 17 Jul 2026
  At Shotley Gate Marina. Very unusual to see one of these at this location at this time of the year.
Photo: Paul Shilling
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Hudsonian Godwit
 
Previous Records of Hudsonian Godwit - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Hudsonian Godwit at Cattawade  (Suffolk) All photos of Hudsonian Godwit  Upload a photo of the Hudsonian Godwit at Cattawade  (Suffolk) All the RBA news reports of the Hudsonian Godwit at Cattawade  (Suffolk) 
  adult, male Taken: Wed, 15 Jul 2026
  Cattawade  (Suffolk) Uploaded: Wed, 15 Jul 2026
 
Photo: Paul Shilling
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Tawny Pipit
 
Previous Records of Tawny Pipit - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Tawny Pipit at Landguard Nature Reserve, Felixstowe (Suffolk) All photos of Tawny Pipit  Upload a photo of the Tawny Pipit at Landguard Nature Reserve, Felixstowe (Suffolk) All the RBA news reports of the Tawny Pipit at Landguard Nature Reserve, Felixstowe (Suffolk) 
    Taken: Wed, 29 Apr 2026
  Landguard Nature Reserve, Felixstowe (Suffolk) Uploaded: Thu, 30 Apr 2026
 
Photo: Paul Shilling
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Tawny Pipit
 
Previous Records of Tawny Pipit - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Tawny Pipit at Landguard Nature Reserve, Felixstowe (Suffolk) All photos of Tawny Pipit  Upload a photo of the Tawny Pipit at Landguard Nature Reserve, Felixstowe (Suffolk) All the RBA news reports of the Tawny Pipit at Landguard Nature Reserve, Felixstowe (Suffolk) 
    Taken: Wed, 29 Apr 2026
  Landguard Nature Reserve, Felixstowe (Suffolk) Uploaded: Wed, 29 Apr 2026
 
Photo: Paul Shilling
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Tawny Pipit
 
Previous Records of Tawny Pipit - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Tawny Pipit at Landguard Nature Reserve, Felixstowe (Suffolk) All photos of Tawny Pipit Upload a photo of the Tawny Pipit at Landguard Nature Reserve, Felixstowe (Suffolk) All the RBA news reports of the Tawny Pipit at Landguard Nature Reserve, Felixstowe (Suffolk) 
    Taken: Wed, 29 Apr 2026
  Landguard Nature Reserve, Felixstowe (Suffolk) Uploaded: Wed, 29 Apr 2026
 
Photo: Paul Shilling
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Tawny Pipit
 
Previous Records of Tawny Pipit - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Tawny Pipit at Landguard Nature Reserve, Felixstowe (Suffolk) All photos of Tawny Pipit Upload a photo of the Tawny Pipit at Landguard Nature Reserve, Felixstowe (Suffolk) All the RBA news reports of the Tawny Pipit at Landguard Nature Reserve, Felixstowe (Suffolk) 
    Taken: Wed, 29 Apr 2026
  Landguard Nature Reserve, Felixstowe (Suffolk) Uploaded: Wed, 29 Apr 2026
  Distant but still very satisfying.
Photo: Paul Shilling
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Brown Shrike
 
Previous Records of Brown Shrike - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Brown Shrike at Hollesley (Suffolk) All photos of Brown Shrike Upload a photo of the Brown Shrike at Hollesley (Suffolk) All the RBA news reports of the Brown Shrike at Hollesley (Suffolk) 
  first-winter Taken: Sun, 26 Oct 2025
  Hollesley (Suffolk) Uploaded: Sun, 26 Oct 2025
  Another great bird for Suffolk.
Photo: Paul Shilling
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Turkestan Shrike
 
Previous Records of Turkestan Shrike - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Turkestan Shrike at Dunwich Heath (Suffolk) All photos of Turkestan Shrike Upload a photo of the Turkestan Shrike at Dunwich Heath (Suffolk) All the RBA news reports of the Turkestan Shrike at Dunwich Heath (Suffolk) 
  male Taken: Mon, 06 Oct 2025
  Dunwich Heath (Suffolk) Uploaded: Mon, 06 Oct 2025
  Worth navigating through the onerous A12 roadworks for!
Photo: Paul Shilling
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Turkestan Shrike
 
Previous Records of Turkestan Shrike - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Turkestan Shrike at Dunwich Heath (Suffolk) All photos of Turkestan Shrike Upload a photo of the Turkestan Shrike at Dunwich Heath (Suffolk) All the RBA news reports of the Turkestan Shrike at Dunwich Heath (Suffolk) 
  male Taken: Mon, 06 Oct 2025
  Dunwich Heath (Suffolk) Uploaded: Mon, 06 Oct 2025
  Very obliging.
Photo: Paul Shilling
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Black Stork
 
Previous Records of Black Stork - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Black Stork at Boyton (Suffolk) All photos of Black Stork Upload a photo of the Black Stork at Boyton (Suffolk) All the RBA news reports of the Black Stork at Boyton (Suffolk) 
  juvenile Taken: Tue, 12 Aug 2025
  Boyton (Suffolk) Uploaded: Tue, 12 Aug 2025
 
Photo: Paul Shilling
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Black Stork
 
Previous Records of Black Stork - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Black Stork at Boyton (Suffolk) All photos of Black Stork Upload a photo of the Black Stork at Boyton (Suffolk) All the RBA news reports of the Black Stork at Boyton (Suffolk) 
  juvenile Taken: Tue, 12 Aug 2025
  Boyton (Suffolk) Uploaded: Tue, 12 Aug 2025
  Ridiculously confiding!
Photo: Paul Shilling
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Amur Stonechat
 
Previous Records of Amur Stonechat - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Amur Stonechat at Trimley Marshes (Suffolk) All photos of Amur Stonechat Upload a photo of the Amur Stonechat at Trimley Marshes (Suffolk) All the RBA news reports of the Amur Stonechat at Trimley Marshes (Suffolk) 
  first-winter, male Taken: Wed, 06 Nov 2024
  Trimley Marshes (Suffolk) Uploaded: Thu, 07 Nov 2024
 
Photo: Paul Shilling
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Cattle Egret
 
Previous Records of Cattle Egret - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Cattle Egret at Trimley Marshes (Suffolk) All photos of Cattle Egret Upload a photo of the Cattle Egret at Trimley Marshes (Suffolk) All the RBA news reports of the Cattle Egret at Trimley Marshes (Suffolk) 
  male Taken: Wed, 06 Nov 2024
  Trimley Marshes (Suffolk) Uploaded: Wed, 06 Nov 2024
  Five present with cattle at the back of the reserve.
Photo: Paul Shilling
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Amur Stonechat
 
Previous Records of Amur Stonechat - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Amur Stonechat at Trimley Marshes (Suffolk) All photos of Amur Stonechat Upload a photo of the Amur Stonechat at Trimley Marshes (Suffolk) All the RBA news reports of the Amur Stonechat at Trimley Marshes (Suffolk) 
  first-winter, male Taken: Wed, 06 Nov 2024
  Trimley Marshes (Suffolk) Uploaded: Wed, 06 Nov 2024
  Interacting with a vexed male European Stonechat at times!
Photo: Paul Shilling
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Slavonian Grebe
 
All photos of Slavonian Grebe at Alton Water (Suffolk) All photos of Slavonian Grebe Upload a photo of the Slavonian Grebe at Alton Water (Suffolk) All the RBA news reports of the Slavonian Grebe at Alton Water (Suffolk) 
    Taken: Thu, 07 Mar 2024
  Alton Water (Suffolk) Uploaded: Thu, 07 Mar 2024
 
Photo: Paul Shilling
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Great Northern Diver
 
All photos of Great Northern Diver at Wherstead  (Suffolk) All photos of Great Northern Diver Upload a photo of the Great Northern Diver at Wherstead  (Suffolk) All the RBA news reports of the Great Northern Diver at Wherstead  (Suffolk) 
    Taken: Thu, 04 Jan 2024
  Wherstead  (Suffolk) Uploaded: Fri, 05 Jan 2024
  Situated just west of the Orwell Bridge, off Wherstead Strand.
Photo: Paul Shilling
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Canvasback
 
Previous Records of Canvasback - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Canvasback at Abberton Reservoir (Essex) All photos of Canvasback Upload a photo of the Canvasback at Abberton Reservoir (Essex) All the RBA news reports of the Canvasback at Abberton Reservoir (Essex) 
  male Taken: Fri, 08 Dec 2023
  Abberton Reservoir (Essex) Uploaded: Tue, 12 Dec 2023
 
Photo: Paul Shilling
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Canvasback
 
Previous Records of Canvasback - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Canvasback at Abberton Reservoir (Essex) All photos of Canvasback Upload a photo of the Canvasback at Abberton Reservoir (Essex) All the RBA news reports of the Canvasback at Abberton Reservoir (Essex) 
  male Taken: Fri, 08 Dec 2023
  Abberton Reservoir (Essex) Uploaded: Fri, 08 Dec 2023
  Layer de la Haye Causeway together with male Pochard
Photo: Paul Shilling
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Waxwing
 
All photos of Waxwing at Ipswich (Suffolk) All photos of Waxwing Upload a photo of the Waxwing at Ipswich (Suffolk) All the RBA news reports of the Waxwing at Ipswich (Suffolk) 
    Taken: Thu, 26 Jan 2023
  Ipswich (Suffolk) Uploaded: Sun, 05 Feb 2023
  One of the original seven at Blanche Street
Photo: Paul Shilling
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Hooded Merganser
 
Previous Records of Hooded Merganser - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Hooded Merganser at Butley (Suffolk) All photos of Hooded Merganser Upload a photo of the Hooded Merganser at Butley (Suffolk) All the RBA news reports of the Hooded Merganser at Butley (Suffolk) 
  female Taken: Mon, 28 Dec 2020
  Butley (Suffolk) Uploaded: Mon, 28 Dec 2020
  Privileged to view this elusive bird.
Photo: Paul Shilling
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Greater Yellowlegs
 
Previous Records of Greater Yellowlegs - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Greater Yellowlegs at Dingle Marshes RSPB (Suffolk) All photos of Greater Yellowlegs Upload a photo of the Greater Yellowlegs at Dingle Marshes RSPB (Suffolk) All the RBA news reports of the Greater Yellowlegs at Dingle Marshes RSPB (Suffolk) 
  male Taken: Sun, 08 Nov 2020
  Dingle Marshes RSPB (Suffolk) Uploaded: Sun, 08 Nov 2020
  Became a pretty obliging subject.
Photo: Paul Shilling
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Gull-billed Tern
 
Previous Records of Gull-billed Tern - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Gull-billed Tern at Alton Water (Suffolk) All photos of Gull-billed Tern Upload a photo of the Gull-billed Tern at Alton Water (Suffolk) All the RBA news reports of the Gull-billed Tern at Alton Water (Suffolk) 
    Taken: Sat, 08 Aug 2020
  Alton Water (Suffolk) Uploaded: Sat, 08 Aug 2020
  Chilling out on a hot afternoon!
Photo: Paul Shilling
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Gull-billed Tern
 
Previous Records of Gull-billed Tern - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Gull-billed Tern at Alton Water (Suffolk) All photos of Gull-billed Tern Upload a photo of the Gull-billed Tern at Alton Water (Suffolk) All the RBA news reports of the Gull-billed Tern at Alton Water (Suffolk) 
    Taken: Sat, 08 Aug 2020
  Alton Water (Suffolk) Uploaded: Sat, 08 Aug 2020
  Taken during a break from its feeding forays.
Photo: Paul Shilling
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Waxwing
 
All photos of Waxwing at Ipswich (Suffolk) All photos of Waxwing Upload a photo of the Waxwing at Ipswich (Suffolk) All the RBA news reports of the Waxwing at Ipswich (Suffolk) 
    Taken: Sat, 26 Jan 2019
  Ipswich (Suffolk) Uploaded: Sat, 26 Jan 2019
  Two of the twenty six present at Defoe Road after a gorging binge!
Photo: Paul Shilling
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Tundra Bean Goose
 
All photos of Tundra Bean Goose at Old Felixstowe (Suffolk) All photos of Tundra Bean Goose Upload a photo of the Tundra Bean Goose at Old Felixstowe (Suffolk) All the RBA news reports of the Tundra Bean Goose at Old Felixstowe (Suffolk) 
    Taken: Sat, 29 Dec 2018
  Old Felixstowe (Suffolk) Uploaded: Mon, 31 Dec 2018
  Closer view of one of the four Tundra Bean Geese in the arable field close to the Gulpher/Ferry Road junction.
Photo: Paul Shilling
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Tundra Bean Goose
 
All photos of Tundra Bean Goose at Felixstowe (Suffolk) All photos of Tundra Bean Goose  Upload a photo of the Tundra Bean Goose at Felixstowe (Suffolk) All the RBA news reports of the Tundra Bean Goose at Felixstowe (Suffolk) 
  adult Taken: Sat, 29 Dec 2018
  Felixstowe (Suffolk) Uploaded: Sat, 29 Dec 2018
  Four Tundra Bean Geese close to the Gulpher/Ferry Road junction with the added bonus of a White-Fronted Goose
Photo: Paul Shilling
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
American Bittern
 
Previous Records of American Bittern - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of American Bittern at Carlton Marshes Nature Reserve (Suffolk) All photos of American Bittern Upload a photo of the American Bittern at Carlton Marshes Nature Reserve (Suffolk) All the RBA news reports of the American Bittern at Carlton Marshes Nature Reserve (Suffolk) 
    Taken: Tue, 10 Apr 2018
  Carlton Marshes Nature Reserve (Suffolk) Uploaded: Tue, 10 Apr 2018
  A handsome bird at close quarters. A wonderful first for Suffolk!!
Photo: Paul Shilling
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Penduline Tit
 
Previous Records of Penduline Tit - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Penduline Tit at Lowestoft (Suffolk) All photos of Penduline Tit Upload a photo of the Penduline Tit at Lowestoft (Suffolk) All the RBA news reports of the Penduline Tit at Lowestoft (Suffolk) 
  male Taken: Tue, 03 Apr 2018
  Lowestoft (Suffolk) Uploaded: Tue, 03 Apr 2018
  Showing well above the lake this morning
Photo: Paul Shilling
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Coues's Arctic Redpoll
 
All photos of Coues's Arctic Redpoll at Hazlewood Common (Suffolk) All photos of Coues's Arctic Redpoll Upload a photo of the Coues's Arctic Redpoll at Hazlewood Common (Suffolk) All the RBA news reports of the Coues's Arctic Redpoll at Hazlewood Common (Suffolk) 
    Taken: Sat, 06 Jan 2018
  Hazlewood Common (Suffolk) Uploaded: Fri, 19 Jan 2018
  Showed well almost immmediately upon arrival
Photo: Paul Shilling
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Scaup
 
All photos of Scaup at Great Livermere (Suffolk) All photos of Scaup Upload a photo of the Scaup at Great Livermere (Suffolk) All the RBA news reports of the Scaup at Great Livermere (Suffolk) 
    Taken: Sun, 13 Nov 2016
  Great Livermere (Suffolk) Uploaded: Sun, 13 Nov 2016
  A close knit little group!
Photo: Paul Shilling
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Black-bellied Dipper
 
Previous Records of Black-bellied Dipper - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Black-bellied Dipper at Needham Market (Suffolk) All photos of Black-bellied Dipper Upload a photo of the Black-bellied Dipper at Needham Market (Suffolk) All the RBA news reports of the Black-bellied Dipper at Needham Market (Suffolk) 
    Taken: Mon, 24 Oct 2016
  Needham Market (Suffolk) Uploaded: Tue, 25 Oct 2016
  Poor light conditions but a stunning bird for Suffolk!
Photo: Paul Shilling
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Spoonbill
 
All photos of Spoonbill at Manningtree (Essex) All photos of Spoonbill Upload a photo of the Spoonbill at Manningtree (Essex) All the RBA news reports of the Spoonbill at Manningtree (Essex) 
    Taken: Mon, 29 Aug 2016
  Manningtree (Essex) Uploaded: Mon, 29 Aug 2016
  Spoonbill on Hogmarsh Island having a stretch at 2.30pm!
Photo: Paul Shilling
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Baird's Sandpiper
 
Previous Records of Baird's Sandpiper - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Baird's Sandpiper at Minsmere RSPB (Suffolk) All photos of Baird's Sandpiper Upload a photo of the Baird's Sandpiper at Minsmere RSPB (Suffolk) All the RBA news reports of the Baird's Sandpiper at Minsmere RSPB (Suffolk) 
    Taken: Mon, 25 Jul 2016
  Minsmere RSPB (Suffolk) Uploaded: Fri, 29 Jul 2016
  Feeding with the Dunlins
Photo: Paul Shilling
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Baird's Sandpiper
 
Previous Records of Baird's Sandpiper - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Baird's Sandpiper at Minsmere RSPB (Suffolk) All photos of Baird's Sandpiper Upload a photo of the Baird's Sandpiper at Minsmere RSPB (Suffolk) All the RBA news reports of the Baird's Sandpiper at Minsmere RSPB (Suffolk) 
    Taken: Mon, 25 Jul 2016
  Minsmere RSPB (Suffolk) Uploaded: Thu, 28 Jul 2016
  Distant record shot taken from East Hide
Photo: Paul Shilling
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Green-winged Teal
 
All photos of Green-winged Teal at Blythburgh (Suffolk) All photos of Green-winged Teal Upload a photo of the Green-winged Teal at Blythburgh (Suffolk) All the RBA news reports of the Green-winged Teal at Blythburgh (Suffolk) 
  male Taken: Sun, 07 Feb 2016
  Blythburgh (Suffolk) Uploaded: Sun, 07 Feb 2016
  Off the A12 north end, taken at some distance.
Photo: Paul Shilling
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Red-necked Phalarope
 
All photos of Red-necked Phalarope at Minsmere RSPB (Suffolk) All photos of Red-necked Phalarope Upload a photo of the Red-necked Phalarope at Minsmere RSPB (Suffolk) All the RBA news reports of the Red-necked Phalarope at Minsmere RSPB (Suffolk) 
  male Taken: Sun, 24 May 2015
  Minsmere RSPB (Suffolk) Uploaded: Mon, 25 May 2015
  Record shot taken from East Hide, appeared content to follow the Shoveler Ducks.
Photo: Paul Shilling
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Black-bellied Dipper
 
Previous Records of Black-bellied Dipper - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Black-bellied Dipper at Thetford (Norfolk) All photos of Black-bellied Dipper Upload a photo of the Black-bellied Dipper at Thetford (Norfolk) All the RBA news reports of the Black-bellied Dipper at Thetford (Norfolk) 
  adult, male Taken: Sat, 12 Jan 2013
  Thetford (Norfolk) Uploaded: Mon, 14 Jan 2013
  Didn't it show well!
Photo: Paul Shilling
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Hornemann's Arctic Redpoll
 
All photos of Hornemann's Arctic Redpoll at Aldeburgh (Suffolk) All photos of Hornemann's Arctic Redpoll Upload a photo of the Hornemann's Arctic Redpoll at Aldeburgh (Suffolk) All the RBA news reports of the Hornemann's Arctic Redpoll at Aldeburgh (Suffolk) 
  adult, male Taken: Sun, 09 Dec 2012
  Aldeburgh (Suffolk) Uploaded: Sun, 09 Dec 2012
  Very obliging and handsome bird
Photo: Paul Shilling
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
 
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