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John Hague

@shrikebirding.bsky.social

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Birder, Bird Guide, Loves Football and Rugby League, Food and Music. Dislike Fascism #ukbirding #birding #vc55birds #vc55moths https://shrikebirdingtours.com/

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John Hague @shrikebirding.bsky.social · 3d

Back out this afternoon with @greeny55.bsky.social and @davidearlgray.bsky.social to gave a second crack at the very obliging Snow Bunting at Beacon Hill Country Park in Leicestershire. Fair to say it showed well. #vc55birds #ukbirding #birding

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John Hague @shrikebirding.bsky.social · 5d

Snow Bunting at Beacon Hill Country Park and 16 Common Scoter at Thornton Reservoir today. That’s some good Leicestershire birding. #vc55birds #ukbirding #birding

John Hague @shrikebirding.bsky.social · 5d

Did you go for the Scoter Tom?

John Hague @shrikebirding.bsky.social · 5d

Nice!

John Hague @shrikebirding.bsky.social · 6d

Did you get the Needletail on Friday?

John Hague @shrikebirding.bsky.social · 6d

Oof!

John Hague @shrikebirding.bsky.social · 7d

Dipped the Needletail on Thursday at @rspbbemptoncliffs.bsky.social but scored with a, reasonably, obliging Barred Warbler at South Landing @flamboroughbird.bsky.social #ukbirding

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John Hague @shrikebirding.bsky.social · 7d

A few shots of the Red-tailed Shrike from Dunwich Heath @nationaltrust.org.uk on Wednesday. #ukbirding

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John Hague @shrikebirding.bsky.social · 7d

Home from being ripped off by @anglianwater.bsky.social at Rutland Water, £4 for just over an hour is obscene. Angry would be an understatement.

Anyway, it’s fair to say the Baird’s Sandpiper showed well. #ukbirding #vc55birds

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John Hague @shrikebirding.bsky.social · 13d

Popped over the border into Northants today to twitch the long-staying Pectoral Sandpiper #ukbirding

John Hague @shrikebirding.bsky.social · Sep 19

I was hoping for a Clifden. Had one in Braunstone but not here in Aylestone yet.

John Hague @shrikebirding.bsky.social · Sep 19

According to @whetstoneskev.bsky.social one pre 2025 and possibly two or three last night. Not sure if the record @lufbrabirder.bsky.social mentioned is the other Mark mentioned.

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John Hague @shrikebirding.bsky.social · Sep 19

Clancy’s Rustic to my 125W MV last night. #vc55moths #teammoth

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John Hague @shrikebirding.bsky.social · May 23

Thanks for reposting @markavery.bsky.social

John Hague @shrikebirding.bsky.social · May 20

@marcrileydj.bsky.social I couldn’t send this via email. Enjoy.

John Hague @shrikebirding.bsky.social · May 17

Absolutely awesome views of White-tailed Eagle on Skye today with www.skyeboat-trips.co.uk #ukbirding

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John Hague @shrikebirding.bsky.social · May 11

@edwyncollins.bsky.social hi Edwyn. Loving the new music. I’m going to be working near you this summer if you fancy a day out birding and a chat with me. I edit the lros.org.uk newsletter The Grebe. An interview on birds, music and art would be fab. Love and peace. John

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John Hague @shrikebirding.bsky.social · Mar 20

Adder at Bradgate Park. This smart little male played hide and seek.

John Hague @shrikebirding.bsky.social · Mar 18

A good morning out in Warwickshire. The pair of Ferruginous Duck are still at Napton Reservoir. Goosander at Brandon Marsh. #ukbirding

Goosander with Tufted Duck in front and Shoveller behind.

John Hague @shrikebirding.bsky.social · Mar 15

More Peregrines taken in Belper whilst guiding two clients today. #ukbirding

John Hague @shrikebirding.bsky.social · Mar 11

A great morning with the Leicester Peregrine project. @greeny55.bsky.social #ukbirding #vc55birds #leicesterperegrines

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John Hague @shrikebirding.bsky.social · Mar 8

The year of #notyearlisting continues. Up to 181 UK with American Wigeon, Tundra Bean Goose and White-winged Scoter et al #ukbirding

Drake American Wigeon, Milkhope, Blanton

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John Hague @shrikebirding.bsky.social · Mar 6

Dark-bellied Brent Goose at Eyebrook Reservoir yesterday. #ukbirding #vc55birds

John Hague @shrikebirding.bsky.social · Mar 3

@westmidbirdclub.bsky.social So privileged to spend the morning alone with such a magnificent and stunningly beautiful bird - Great Grey Shrike - Cannock Chase

#ukbirding

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The Watchful Butcher

YouTube video by John Hague

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John Hague @shrikebirding.bsky.social · Mar 3

Great Grey Shrike (Lanius excubitor) - Cannock Chase @westmidbirdclub.bsky.social #ukbirding