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Malcolm Campbell @malcolmjsc.bsky.social · 4d

(Shetland Autumn 2025) I haven't seen (Red) Knot very often, or maybe I just haven't always noticed them. We got closer to shore birds than usual on Shetland, and Knot often hide among Dunlin - they're the bigger, greyer ones. #birdwatching #birdingscotland

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Malcolm Campbell @malcolmjsc.bsky.social · 5d

(Shetland Autumn 2025) Always a cute bird to see, in flocks along a sea shore or lagoon, we managed to get closer to Dunlin on Shetland than we are used to. #birdwatching #birdingscotland

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Malcolm Campbell @malcolmjsc.bsky.social · 6d

(Shetland Autumn 2025) A pair of male Eiders in different plumage - eclipse adult and adult plumage, I believe. Its great to see the contrast, the development of the adult colours. #birdwatching #birdingscotland

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Malcolm Campbell @malcolmjsc.bsky.social · 7d

(Shetland Autumn 2025) Watching shags fishing is always fun - the way they leap up to dive, but usually they swallow the fish too quickly to catch them with one. I was lucky enough to catch this one with a yellow fish, even if its a tight crop. #birdwatching #birdingscotland

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Malcolm Campbell @malcolmjsc.bsky.social · 8d

(Shetland Autumn 2025) This was one of the exciting rarities on Shetland when we were there. Believed to be an Eastern Bonelli's Warbler, but only one person had heard it, and they can't be told apart by field visuals only. Either way, a first for me! #birdwatching #birdingscotland

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Malcolm Campbell @malcolmjsc.bsky.social · 9d

(Shetland Autumn 2025) Juvenile Herring Gull - lovely view of the feathers. #birdwatching #birdingscotland

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Malcolm Campbell @malcolmjsc.bsky.social · 10d

(Shetland Autumn 2025) Spending time watching sea birds, we get more chances to notice them fishing. This Eider grabbed a crab and kept throwing it into the water, grabbing it again. Our guide told me that they are tearing the legs off, then they eat the torso whole. #birdwatching #birdingscotland

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Malcolm Campbell @malcolmjsc.bsky.social · 11d

(Shetland Autumn 2025) We saw Hooded Crows all over Shetland, and such stunning views of them up close. Amazing feather patterns. #birdwatching #birdingscotland

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Malcolm Campbell @malcolmjsc.bsky.social · 13d

(Shetland Autumn 2025) Sometimes when the birding is quieter, you pay more attention to the common birds. This sparrow was trying to swallow the seed, but couldn't with the stalk attached. It eventually managed to snap off the stalk. #birdwatching

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Malcolm Campbell @malcolmjsc.bsky.social · 14d

(Shetland Autumn 2025) Always a beautiful bird to see, we saw quite a few on our Autumn Birding trip with Shetland Nature. One of our prettier UK birds, I think.. #birdwatching

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Malcolm Campbell @malcolmjsc.bsky.social · Jul 19

On the approach to the Isle of May, a Peregrine Falcon stands guard, watching over the water and island. Did you know it’s the world’s most widespread raptor? And the world’s most widespread land-based bird if you don’t include pigeons which humans have spread.

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Malcolm Campbell @malcolmjsc.bsky.social · Jul 18

I have a soft spot for herring gulls, having grown up around fishing boats and harbours. And young chicks are just so cute. This pair were on the Isle of May recently. #isleofmay #herringgull #birdwatching

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Malcolm Campbell @malcolmjsc.bsky.social · Jul 15

Just back from Global Birdfair, and it was wonderful to meet people from our Extremadura trip again: Pablo, Maxine and Simon. Such an amazing place, and Pablo is an incredible guide!
So one more bird from Extremadura - my first time seeing Little Owl!
#spain #extremadura #littleowl #birdwatching

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Malcolm Campbell @malcolmjsc.bsky.social · Jul 12

This puffin wanted a different view on the world. #isleofmay #puffin #birdwatching

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Malcolm Campbell @malcolmjsc.bsky.social · Jul 6

Kittiwakes with chicks on the Isle of May last week. #isleofmay #kittiwake #birdwatching

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Malcolm Campbell @malcolmjsc.bsky.social · Jul 4

Puffin on the Isle of May this week.
It’s such a good time to see them, just as the pufflings are getting big enough to make a break for the sea overnight. #isleofmay #puffin #birdwatching

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Malcolm Campbell @malcolmjsc.bsky.social · May 29

(Extremadura) A bird I didn’t even know existed before visiting Spain, the Iberian magpie. I’m so used to corvids being mostly black, that I spent a while wondering if it’s really a magpie. It is. #birdwatching #spain

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Malcolm Campbell @malcolmjsc.bsky.social · May 27

Actually, two right .. right order

Malcolm Campbell @malcolmjsc.bsky.social · May 27

You got two right (although maybe not in that order) and there were black wheatears right across the path - so great guess!

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Malcolm Campbell @malcolmjsc.bsky.social · May 27

(Extremadura) Three bird silhouettes along the same rock ridge. Our guide, Pablo, was able to identify all these - and we got a better look later to confirm. Want to have a go?
#birdwatching #spain

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Malcolm Campbell @malcolmjsc.bsky.social · May 24

Planning law can’t be changed to allow developers to ignore environmental protection!

RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · May 23

Labour promised to restore nature. ❌

Instead, their Planning Bill contains a licence to destroy it.

We offered solutions. We’re done waiting.

Part 3 of the Bill would gut the laws protecting our most precious habitats & species.

Without significant change, it must be scrapped.

Screenshot of a Guardian news article with the headline: “Wildlife charities urge Labour to scrap ‘licence to kill nature’ in planning bill.” The subheading reads: “Conservationists say part of bill allowing developers to avoid environmental laws by paying into nature fund should be ditched.” Below, a protest photo shows handmade signs in woodland. One reads “BAT FACTS – 14 species of bat in Buckinghamshire. Bats are the only mammals that can fly.” Another says “FAT CATS KILL BATS” in bold letters. The image underscores public anger and the scale of opposition to the proposed Planning Bill.

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Malcolm Campbell @malcolmjsc.bsky.social · May 24

(Extremadura) We had seen Rollers in Kenya, but somehow, seeing one in Europe where there are less brightly coloured birds feels magical. This is a European Roller - they nest in Extremadura each year. #birds #spain

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Malcolm Campbell @malcolmjsc.bsky.social · May 23

Whitethroat singing in Holyrood Park recently. #birds #edinburgh

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Malcolm Campbell @malcolmjsc.bsky.social · May 22

(Extremadura) We managed some closer views of Egyptian Vultures when a local told us a quarry where they were nesting. We didn’t manage to see the nest, but did manage to watch the vultures quite close. #birds #spain

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Malcolm Campbell @malcolmjsc.bsky.social · May 21

(Extremadura) This was perhaps one of my favourite birds to see in Spain.
We just don’t get colours like this in birds in the UK.
Blue Rock Thrush #birds #spain

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