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Mike Gaston

@impatientbirder.bsky.social

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Impatient casual 'photobirder'. I enjoy taking pictures of birds - if we happen to be in the same place at the same time. East Anglia and Devon, UK http://microbirdology.uk

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Mike Gaston @impatientbirder.bsky.social · 1d

Reflective Blackwit at Pat's pool this afternoon. #Norfolkbirding

Mike Gaston @impatientbirder.bsky.social · 1d

Common Snipe by Pat's pool at Cley this afternoon/ #Norfolkbirding

Mike Gaston @impatientbirder.bsky.social · 1d

Great Grey Shrike at Walsey Hills. There are occasions when successfully finding a bird is rather underwhelming i.e. when the bird is on a wire, several hundred metres away on private land. But I shouldn't moan as this is the 4th Shrike species, I have managed to see in East Anglia this autumn!

Mike Gaston @impatientbirder.bsky.social · 2d

A couple of records shots. Jack Snipe at Holme Bird Obs yesterday, from the NWT hide, and the Green winged Teal at Welney WWT this morning. #WelneyWWT

Mike Gaston @impatientbirder.bsky.social · 6d

A few more record shots from the cruise with Birds of Poole Harbour this afternoon, to give a flavour of the day. A ‘flight’ of Cormorants, presumably ‘sinensis’, Spoonbills on Brownsea, a Kestrel being escorted out of the lagoon and a distant shot of six Glossy Ibis. @harbourbirds.bsky.social

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Mike Gaston @impatientbirder.bsky.social · 6d

Ah ha. Thanks!

Mike Gaston @impatientbirder.bsky.social · 6d

Very distant 'raptor on a stick' from the BOPH Autumn safari this afternoon. Merlin was suggested on the boat but it is a bit above my skill level to confirm that, especially with such blurred pictures. Any expert clarification would be welcome! @harbourbirds.bsky.social

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Mike Gaston @impatientbirder.bsky.social · 6d

Excellent Autumn safari with Birds of Poole Harbour this afternoon - our thanks to Paul and Mya. A few shots of the resident female White tailed Eagle G466, who put on an excellent display, including catching a fish. @harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social

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Mike Gaston @impatientbirder.bsky.social · 7d

Nice to see a bit of sun on the Black Hole Marsh, Seaton Wetlands, this afternoon. The usual suspects were showing well.

Mike Gaston @impatientbirder.bsky.social · 8d

Record shot of the Wryneck at the quarry near the Portland Observatory. My first time at the quarry but now I know where to look for the Little Owl, next time. Sadly, no sign of the Red backed Shrike during my visit. Sanderling and a Grey Plover near Ferrybridge. @portlandbirdobs.bsky.social

Mike Gaston @impatientbirder.bsky.social · 10d

Unexpected Common Dolphin encounter on the Stuart Line Jurassic coast cruise yesterday, out of Exmouth. I was hoping for some seabirds but happy with Dolphins instead!

Mike Gaston @impatientbirder.bsky.social · 16d

I couldn't resist the lure of the Red-tailed Shrike at Dunwich Heath. A splendid, confiding bird, and, judging by the number of birders, probably the most photographed bird in East Anglia at the moment. #Suffolkbirding

Mike Gaston @impatientbirder.bsky.social · 17d

We were back in Kent for the weekend, and it was good to walk round Elmley and Stodmarsh again. Elmley is very dry at the moment but Stodmarsh seems have 'weathered' the dry weather well. Beardie from Stodmarsh this morning. #StodmarshNR

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Mike Gaston @impatientbirder.bsky.social · 19d

Kestrel sheltering on the lee side of a roof, away from this morning’s wind. #Elmley

Mike Gaston @impatientbirder.bsky.social · 24d

Nice shot!

Mike Gaston @impatientbirder.bsky.social · 24d

Nuthatch at Sculthorpe Moor this morning. #SculthorpeMoor

Mike Gaston @impatientbirder.bsky.social · 25d

Two Shrikes in one day! This is the Red-backed Shrike on the coastal path between Morston Quay and Stiffkey. #Norfolkbirding

Mike Gaston @impatientbirder.bsky.social · 25d

A Common Redstart that showed briefly this morning, on the Winterton Dunes, between the car park and Lesser Grey Shrike's location. #Norfolkbirding

Mike Gaston @impatientbirder.bsky.social · 25d

My last day in Norfolk, for a while, so I paid another visit to the Lesser Grey Shrike at Winterton-on-Sea. I was still showing very well on the dunes. #Norfolkbirding

Mike Gaston @impatientbirder.bsky.social · 29d

A few more shots of the Winterton-on-Sea Lesser Grey Shrike today. While I was there, it caught at bee and a wasp.

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Mike Gaston @impatientbirder.bsky.social · 29d

Apparently, there are plenty of small fish, possibly stickleback, in the ditch by Daukes hide at Cley. This Little Grebe was very successful at hunting them this afternoon. #CleyMarshes

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Mike Gaston @impatientbirder.bsky.social · 29d

My first Lesser Grey Shrike, at Winterton-on-Sea this lunchtime. Well worth the journey. Not many birders and everyone kept a respectful distance. #Norfolkbirding

Mike Gaston @impatientbirder.bsky.social · Sep 23

Female Kingfisher on the wetland scrape at Sculthorpe Moor yesterday. #SculthorpeMoor

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Mike Gaston @impatientbirder.bsky.social · Sep 15

A few photos from the very windy RSPB Boston Belle boat trip this morning. A Peregrine on St Botolph’s tower (an impressive parish church). A Harris Hawk being used for seagull control at the shellfish processing factory plus a Curlew and one of the many seals on display. #RSPBBostonBelle

Mike Gaston @impatientbirder.bsky.social · Sep 12

Ouse Washes this afternoon, from the Stockdales hide. Female Marsh Harrier with green H1 wing tags (and a rat for lunch), 2 Glossy Ibis (15 reported at another hide) and a flight of Cattle Egrets, disturbed by a Marsh Harrier.