Whilst a scarce breeder in the region, during early Spring Northern Wheatear can pop up just about anywhere, in a plethora of habitats across the landscape...

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Coastal dunes, hilly pastures, exposed moorland, even quarries and brownfield can produce a few of these delightful little passerines in March...

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The males in particular, with their striking markings, stand out a mile, and alongside their characteristic upright perching, they can be easy to pick out...

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Let me show you these beautfiful birds alongside other spring migrants, as they pass through the region, enroute to northern climes...