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Dave Roberts. @djrlincsbirder.bsky.social · 17h

Osprey still at Belvoir lakes today.

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Dave Roberts. @djrlincsbirder.bsky.social · 17h

Also hundreds of released/reared Mallards for shooting.

Dave Roberts. @djrlincsbirder.bsky.social · 17h

Absolutely! ( the natural head of silver fish were cleared out to make way for stocked Carp- the way of so many fisheries nowadays), no wonder Otters thrive. And they've put electric anti-Otter fencing all round. Osprey still there today, wonder how long it will stay.

Dave Roberts. @djrlincsbirder.bsky.social · 17h

Thanks.

Dave Roberts. @djrlincsbirder.bsky.social · 22h

Yay! My first Clancy's Rustic. Grantham, Lincs. #Teammoth

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Dave Roberts. @djrlincsbirder.bsky.social · 22h

A very battered moth, poss Black Rustic? not sure about those vein markings, like Feathered Gothic but probs only showing due to wear? #Teammoth @mothiduk.bsky.social

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Dave Roberts. @djrlincsbirder.bsky.social · 1d

Although Belvoir lakes are in Leics., the county border is is defined by the shore/bank on the East side, so the Osprey in trees, at times may have been in Lincs. #lincsbirding

Dave Roberts. @djrlincsbirder.bsky.social · 1d

Had a super afternoon watching this late juvenile Osprey at Belvoir, Leics., perched and fishing. Blue ringed 8M7, anglers say it's been plundering fish for 3 weeks. #UKbirding

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Dave Roberts. @djrlincsbirder.bsky.social · 1d

Had a super afternoon watching this late juvenile Osprey at Belvoir, Leics., perched and fishing. Blue ringed 8M7, anglers say it's been plundering fish for 3 weeks. #UKbirding

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Dave Roberts. @djrlincsbirder.bsky.social · 2d

A drive round the local area this morning gave flocks of incoming Redwings, Redpoll flock at Heydour, a Pinkfoot at Culverthorpe, 2 YLGulls at Frieston heath and Golden Plovers back in their traditional spot at Barkston. #Lincsbirding

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Dave Roberts. @djrlincsbirder.bsky.social · 3d

My WeBS count was rubbish this morning in the heavy mist at Marston. Decided to ditch it and went back in the afternoon. Much better, 325 Greylag, 110 Lapwing, 11 Curlew, 8 Water rail heard etc. + very confiding Swallow. #Lincsbirding @btobirds.bsky.social

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Dave Roberts. @djrlincsbirder.bsky.social · 4d

Thanks.

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Dave Roberts. @djrlincsbirder.bsky.social · 4d

Sending you a pm.

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Dave Roberts. @djrlincsbirder.bsky.social · 5d

Many Lincolnshire birders will know Ben Ward, he's now living and birding in Yorkshire. This morning he refound the White-throated Needletail on his Scarborough castle patch. His flat list is on nearly 150species! #Lincsbirding

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Dave Roberts. @djrlincsbirder.bsky.social · 6d

View of the brigg from our caravan at Reighton sands. I reckon I would have seen the Needletail from here if I hadn't have dashed to the brigg.

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Dave Roberts. @djrlincsbirder.bsky.social · 6d

Got the White-throated Needletail at Filey Brigg this evening. Some happy chappies up there. Bempton/Flamborough head in background. #ukbirding #Needletail @flamboroughbird.bsky.social

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Dave Roberts. @djrlincsbirder.bsky.social · 8d

Thanks.

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Dave Roberts. @djrlincsbirder.bsky.social · 8d

Spent the afternoon watching a sand artist at Filey bay. He was raising awareness for @huntsabs.org.uk #huntsabs
#sandart

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Dave Roberts. @djrlincsbirder.bsky.social · 14d

Shy bird, yer Moorhen. #ukbirding #birds.

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Dave Roberts. @djrlincsbirder.bsky.social · 14d

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Dave Roberts. @djrlincsbirder.bsky.social · 14d

Malham cove was looking majestic in the mist, confiding Dipper on the beck, (phonepic). #birds

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Dave Roberts. @djrlincsbirder.bsky.social · 14d

Redwings. Incoming,👂 last night. Malham, N.Yorks. #UKbirding

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Dave Roberts. @djrlincsbirder.bsky.social · 15d

Good month for finding a few local birds and about the county.
5th. 14 Whinchat, Frieston.
8th. 32 Glossy Ibis, M'ston.
10th. Crossbill, Denton.
12th. Cuckoo, Barkston.
18th. Pied fly, Woodhall, C Egret, Kirkby.
21st. 2 Glossy Ibis, M'ston.
27th. 14 Stonechat, Frieston.
#lincsbirding #ukbirding

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Dave Roberts. @djrlincsbirder.bsky.social · 15d

Acleris sparsana, new for garden and an Orange Sallow which I've only had once before. #Teammoth

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Dave Roberts. @djrlincsbirder.bsky.social · 16d

Getting plenty, never seen one like that tho.👍

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Dave Roberts. @djrlincsbirder.bsky.social · 16d

Only one I ever had was in Cornwall too. On hols, nr. Mousehole.

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