148 Birding Diary - February 2026
Suzy is joined by her husband John to review their birding experiences from February 2026.
From trying to spot a Snow Goose amongst a flock of Whooper Swans (in a blizzard!) to a seeing Spoonbills and Slavonian Grebes on a cold rainy day, their experiences highlight the realities of birding in February in southern England.
Despite the weather, their report of their favourite sightings and the friendly birders they met provides an engaging listen.
So grab a cuppa, and enjoy their birding tales.
#148 Birding Diary - February 2026
Chapters
00:00:36 Introduction
00:02:07 Abberton Reservoir
00:13:46 John solo birding 1
00:15:07 Deeping Lakes
00:21:23 Nene Washes
00:29:38 Snow Goose search
00:31:37 Willow Tree Fen
00:33:49 Grafham Water
00:36:03 New Forest
00:37:30 Normandy Lagoon, Lymington
00:44:26 John solo birding 2
00:47:11 Final species for February
00:48:57 Join our community
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My thanks to Randy Braun for designing the artwork for the show and to The Drones for the theme music Short Sleeved Shirt. Check out their website at www.dronesmusic.net