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Birdingprof @birdingprof.bsky.social · 2d

Those were the days!

Monty Python team musing on the golden age of Scilly Birding in the 80’s

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alandaviesbirds.bsky.social @alandaviesbirds.bsky.social · 1d

Ha ha! Exactly.

alandaviesbirds.bsky.social @alandaviesbirds.bsky.social · 1d

Day 2 Yorkshire Tour 4 Two. @spurnbirdobs wonderful birding! Short-eared Owl pic, Yellow-browed Warbler, Hawfinches, Pectoral Sandpiper, masses of Redwing, Fieldfare, Brambling, masses waders, Brent & Pink-footed Geese, lots of great people. #ukbirding #birding

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alandaviesbirds.bsky.social @alandaviesbirds.bsky.social · 2d

Blue-winged Mountain Tanager. Start your week in the best possible way - watching birds! Be kind today make someone’s day a little better, we can all do this. #MondayMotivation #birds #birding #birdwatching

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alandaviesbirds.bsky.social @alandaviesbirds.bsky.social · 2d

Great start to our 2nd Tour for Two #Yorkshire @Blacktoft_Sands Kingfisher pic, Hen Harrier, Marsh Harriers, Barn Owl, Whooper Swan, Barnacle & Pink-footed Geese, Tree Sparrows, Cetti’s Warbler seen. #birdwatching #birding #birds #birdtour #ukbirding

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alandaviesbirds.bsky.social @alandaviesbirds.bsky.social · 2d

Blue-winged Mountain Tanager. Start your week in the best possible way - watching birds! Be kind today make someone’s day a little better, we can all do this. #MondayMotivation #birds #birding #birdwatching

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alandaviesbirds.bsky.social @alandaviesbirds.bsky.social · 2d

Classic Scilly birding!!

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alandaviesbirds.bsky.social @alandaviesbirds.bsky.social · 3d

After a misty start a stunning sunny day @spurnbirdobs highlights inc Little Bunting, Pectoral Sandpiper, masses of waders, wonderful Brent Geese, Swallow. Great to catch up with so many friends. Congratulated @OrioleBirding on relocating the Needletail. Found Glossy Ibis new site for us late pm.

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alandaviesbirds.bsky.social @alandaviesbirds.bsky.social · 3d

Have a super Sunday! Pause to watch birds, birds are beautiful. Be kind today make someone’s day a little better. Snow Bunting, these beautiful birds are arriving in the UK for the winter. Usually found along the coast. #sundayvibes #sunday #birds #birdwatching #birding

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alandaviesbirds.bsky.social @alandaviesbirds.bsky.social · 3d

After a misty start a stunning sunny day @spurnbirdobs highlights inc Little Bunting, Pectoral Sandpiper, masses of waders, wonderful Brent Geese, Swallow. Great to catch up with so many friends. Congratulated @OrioleBirding on relocating the Needletail. Found Glossy Ibis new site for us late pm.

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alandaviesbirds.bsky.social @alandaviesbirds.bsky.social · 3d

Have a super Sunday! Pause to watch birds, birds are beautiful. Be kind today make someone’s day a little better. Snow Bunting, these beautiful birds are arriving in the UK for the winter. Usually found along the coast. #sundayvibes #sunday #birds #birdwatching #birding

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Spurn Bird Observatory @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social · 5d

The SBOT Info Hub is open again this weekend from 12-4pm! With all the latest sightings, SBOT merchandise and publications, why not stop by and have a look? Guided walks are also happening this weekend, perfect for anyone hoping to see/find some rare birds! Booking info can be found on our website.

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alandaviesbirds.bsky.social @alandaviesbirds.bsky.social · 5d

Have a fantastic Friday! Pause to watch birds, birds are beautiful. Be kind today make someone’s day a little better. Great Blue Turaco. #birds #birding #birdwatching

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alandaviesbirds.bsky.social @alandaviesbirds.bsky.social · 5d

Have a fantastic Friday! Pause to watch birds, birds are beautiful. Be kind today make someone’s day a little better. Great Blue Turaco. #birds #birding #birdwatching

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alandaviesbirds.bsky.social @alandaviesbirds.bsky.social · 6d

Have a wonderful Thursday! Pause to watch birds, birds are beautiful. Be kind today make someone’s day a little better. Pied Wagtail. #birds #birding #birdwatching #wales #thursdaymotivation #ukbirding

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alandaviesbirds.bsky.social @alandaviesbirds.bsky.social · 6d

Thank you!

alandaviesbirds.bsky.social @alandaviesbirds.bsky.social · 6d

Have a wonderful Thursday! Pause to watch birds, birds are beautiful. Be kind today make someone’s day a little better. Pied Wagtail. #birds #birding #birdwatching #wales #thursdaymotivation #ukbirding

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Richie Gannon @richiegannon.bsky.social · 8d

Crab plover vs Egyptian plover. Discuss. 😂

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alandaviesbirds.bsky.social @alandaviesbirds.bsky.social · 7d

Ha ha! Hmmm tough choice

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alandaviesbirds.bsky.social @alandaviesbirds.bsky.social · 7d

Have a wonderful Wednesday! Pause to watch birds, birds are beautiful. Be kind today make someone’s day a little better. Red-spotted Bluethroat #Finland #Wednesday #birds #birding #birdwatching

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alandaviesbirds.bsky.social @alandaviesbirds.bsky.social · 8d

Have a terrific Tuesday! Spend some time watching birds, birds make us smile, so good for us. Be kind today make someone’s day a little bit better. Crab Plover what a superb wader. #tuesday #birds #birding #birdwatching #waders

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alandaviesbirds.bsky.social @alandaviesbirds.bsky.social · 8d

Nice to find a drake Ring-necked Duck today, library photo not taken today, Hornsea Mere, Yorkshire also Whooper Swans, Scaup on the Mere. Fantastic views of at least 5 Goshawk later including fighting with Ravens & Buzzard superb stuff! Come & join us. #birdwatching #birdtour #birding #ukbirding

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alandaviesbirds.bsky.social @alandaviesbirds.bsky.social · 8d

Have a terrific Tuesday! Spend some time watching birds, birds make us smile, so good for us. Be kind today make someone’s day a little bit better. Crab Plover what a superb wader. #tuesday #birds #birding #birdwatching #waders

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alandaviesbirds.bsky.social @alandaviesbirds.bsky.social · 9d

Start your week by watching birds, any birds, birds make us smile. Be kind today make someone’s day a little better. Goldcrest hoping to see some of these today. #MondayMorning #birdwatching #birds #birding

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alandaviesbirds.bsky.social @alandaviesbirds.bsky.social · 10d

Despite #StormAmy we made it to Yorkshire for our latest Tour for Two. M62 shut, horrible driving conditions. But we did see a few birds in the afternoon inc Barn Owl, Grey Partridge, Ruff, Pink-footed Geese, Great Egret, Marsh Harrier & 6 Stonechats together. #birdwatching #birding #birds

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