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Shaun Robson @narwhalsh.bsky.social · 14h

Great work Steve. Excellent find and ID👏

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BirdGuides @birdguides.bsky.social · 2d

Rarity finders: White-throated Needletail in Yorkshire

Mandy Gregory and Ray Maddison discuss a routine visit to Tophill Low that transformed into an unforgettable day, while Ashley Saunders describes the bird's remarkable relocation at Bempton Cliffs:

Rarity finders: White-throated Needletail in Yorkshire

Mandy Gregory and Ray Maddison discuss a routine visit to Tophill Low NR that transformed into an unforgettable day when a White-throated Needletail appeared, while Ashley Saunders describes the bird's remarkable relocation at Bempton Cliffs RSPB.

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Shaun Robson @narwhalsh.bsky.social · 2d

40n over Lytchett Bay View this morning. 👍

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Mya Bambrick @myabambrick.bsky.social · 2d

Announcing an exciting new event 🤩

🌿 Be the Future of Nature’s Recovery in Dorset & Beyond
📍 Bournemouth Uni
🗓️ Sat 22 Nov 1–6pm

A free @btobirds.bsky.social x @bournemouthuni.bsky.social conference with Megan McCubbin, Paul Morton, Katiana Saleiko & more! 🙌🏻

More info👉🏻 www.bto.org/our-work/eve...

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Mick Brooks @mick666.bsky.social · 4d

I religiously enter eBird data. I am a scientist by profession and eBird makes me feel I am adding to the data available to today’s scientists to progress our knowledge. It has helped me engage with my birding in many ways that were not possible during my previous birding period in the 90s.

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Steve Dudley @stevedudley.bsky.social · 4d

As a county bird recorder I can honestly say that the best and easiest way for you to make your birding count, is to upload them to either eBird or BirdTrack. Doing so contributes directly to #ornithology and bird #conservation at both local and national levels.

#birdingScotland #birdingWales

The remarkable rise of eBird – the world’s biggest citizen science project

In 2002, an online database was set up allowing birdwatchers to record their species observations. It is now a vast resource, shaping scientific research.

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Shaun Robson @narwhalsh.bsky.social · 4d

Just when I thought I was going end my 9th autumn week on Holy Island without an island tick.....this occasional visitor came to the rescue. Well actually eleven of them 😆 As said, they all count.

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Shaun Robson @narwhalsh.bsky.social · 9d

We have reached Holy Island. It's still westerly and forecast to remain that way. 🥲 At least the sky is interesting 🤣 Actually the birds weren't too bad. Accrued 73 species on various wanders on foot from the digs. Whoopers in off the sea probably the best among them.

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Andy Scollick @andyscollick.bsky.social · 12d

It is perfectly possible to unconditionally condemn an antisemitic terrorist attack against Jewish people AND white nationalist terrorist attacks against Jewish people and Muslims AND Israel's terrorist attacks and genocide against Palestinians AND Hamas' terrorist attacks against Jews and Israel.

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Birds of Poole Harbour @harbourbirds.bsky.social · 10d

We’ve received news of an amazing yet sad ringing recovery from the Stour Ringing Group who have only just found out themselves of an adult Curlew that was ringed by their group in the harbour, Feb 1987 which was shot in NW Russia, April 2015, 2486km away c28 years [email protected]

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Shaun Robson @narwhalsh.bsky.social · 12d

After 2 weeks birding Northumberland & North Ron I have finally laid eyes on a rarity! Marsh Sand still at Musselburgh 😁 Good to have dinner with @birdingvet.bsky.social & thanks for directions 👍

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Nicki T @wildontheroad.bsky.social · 14d

Just counted the spoonies... an amazing 115 on the lagoon this evening! 🥳 #WildBrownsea @dorsetwildlife.bsky.social @harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social

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Angus Croudace @anguscroudace.bsky.social · 16d

Grey-Cheeked Thrush trapped and ringed @lundybirds.bsky.social this morning. @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social

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Shaun Robson @narwhalsh.bsky.social · 19d

Just to the south of you. Arrived on @northronbirdobs.bsky.social today for a week. Hope we both have a good one. Weather forecast could be worse but I also feel it could be a lot better. Time will tell. 🤞

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R Goad Photography @rgoadphotography.bsky.social · 23d

Video of this morning's 6 Glossy Ibis feeding in Pools Field at Lytchett Fields. I owe it to the Greenshank who drew my attention towards them.
@harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetwildlife.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @ianballam.bsky.social @narwhalsh.bsky.social

youtu.be/Z0K_h2qm5iw

Glossy Ibises | Lytchett Fields | 21st September 2025

YouTube video by René Goad

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Martin Wood @martinwood60.bsky.social · 28d

@purbeckpilgrim.bsky.social @dorsetraptors.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social

raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/09/16/g...

Good news! Natural England pulls the plug on ‘reintroduction’ of Hen Harriers to southern England

It’s been a long time coming, but today Natural England has announced it is finally pulling the plug on it’s project to ‘reintroduce’ Hen Harriers to southern England. It ma…

raptorpersecutionuk.org

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Shaun Robson @narwhalsh.bsky.social · 28d

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Shaun Robson @narwhalsh.bsky.social · 28d

Anyone know if there is an Orkney bird news What's App group? Heading to Mainland on Sunday for 4 days before going to @northronbirdobs.bsky.social for a week. @stevedudley.bsky.social Any help appreciated. 🙏

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Alison Copland @alisoncopland.bsky.social · Sep 9

Adult ringed Osprey over French's Pool this am, soon after the other one caught a fish. This looks like 442, which is a 2022 male from Kielder. @harbourbirds.bsky.social @ukoi.bsky.social @ianballam.bsky.social @narwhalsh.bsky.social @lytchettbirder.bsky.social

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Alison Copland @alisoncopland.bsky.social · Sep 9

Five Glossy Ibis and one Spoonbill seen this morning at Lytchett Fields. @harbourbirds.bsky.social @ianballam.bsky.social @narwhalsh.bsky.social @lytchettbirder.bsky.social

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Mick Brooks @mick666.bsky.social · Sep 8

You wait ages for one Glossy Ibis to turn up, then five arrive at once! Today at Lytchett Fields RSPB. Turned into quite the (local) twitch! I thought it was 5 Cormorants flying in until I picked up my bins!
@harbourbirds.bsky.social
@dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social
#DorsetBirds
#UKbirding
#LytchettBay

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Jake Gearty @jakegearty.bsky.social · Sep 9

Will be @ @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social for Migfest this weekend and would like to giveaway my old scope and tripod. If there's any young birders looking for a used but well loved scope that's seen plenty of rare birds please either point them in my direction or come find me over the weekend! #ukbirding

Viking ED Pro 80mm, Velbon tripod head and Manfrotto tripod

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Shaun Robson @narwhalsh.bsky.social · Sep 8

Found by @mick666.bsky.social 👏👍

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Shaun Robson @narwhalsh.bsky.social · Sep 8

Glossy Ibis influx has reached patch. 5 feeding actively #RSPBLytchettFields on Sherford Pools @harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social

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Portland Bird Observatory @portlandbirdobs.bsky.social · Sep 8

...Booted released into the Obs Quarry and currently showing quite well

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