Rob S
@rbstrng.bsky.social
Birding, music, Walsall FC.
Birding since 2014. Ultra-local Midlands twitching only, usually to see birds found by Stuart Hares. UK 'life' list 246.
https://archive.org/details/aadamjacobs project
Birding since 2014. Ultra-local Midlands twitching only, usually to see birds found by Stuart Hares. UK 'life' list 246.
https://archive.org/details/aadamjacobs project
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Check the record
Check the guy's peace record
Check the record
Check the guy's peace record
He is not appreciated
Check the guy's peace record
Check the record
Check the guy's peace record
He is not appreciated
December 6, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Check the record
Check the guy's peace record
Check the record
Check the guy's peace record
He is not appreciated
Check the guy's peace record
Check the record
Check the guy's peace record
He is not appreciated
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Out today. vinyl sold out around breakfast time but there’s still
download. Free e-mag with it
thedecliningwinter.bandcamp.com/album/lakes-...
download. Free e-mag with it
thedecliningwinter.bandcamp.com/album/lakes-...
Lakes and Light, by The Declining Winter
4 track album
thedecliningwinter.bandcamp.com
December 5, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Out today. vinyl sold out around breakfast time but there’s still
download. Free e-mag with it
thedecliningwinter.bandcamp.com/album/lakes-...
download. Free e-mag with it
thedecliningwinter.bandcamp.com/album/lakes-...
Scotland vs Haiti has 0-0 written all over it.
December 5, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Scotland vs Haiti has 0-0 written all over it.
Celebrating Bandcamp Friday by deleting the 150 emails I've received today without reading any of them.
December 5, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Celebrating Bandcamp Friday by deleting the 150 emails I've received today without reading any of them.
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Supersonic Festival returns 25–26 April 2026 across two stages at The Crossing‼
First wave of tickets released this Thursday at 11AM including…
✨ Early Bird Tickets
✨ Solidarity Tickets
✨ Payment Plan
Tickets will be available here – bit.ly/supersonic20...
First wave of tickets released this Thursday at 11AM including…
✨ Early Bird Tickets
✨ Solidarity Tickets
✨ Payment Plan
Tickets will be available here – bit.ly/supersonic20...
December 2, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Supersonic Festival returns 25–26 April 2026 across two stages at The Crossing‼
First wave of tickets released this Thursday at 11AM including…
✨ Early Bird Tickets
✨ Solidarity Tickets
✨ Payment Plan
Tickets will be available here – bit.ly/supersonic20...
First wave of tickets released this Thursday at 11AM including…
✨ Early Bird Tickets
✨ Solidarity Tickets
✨ Payment Plan
Tickets will be available here – bit.ly/supersonic20...
This list always generates hours of catch-up listening. The only worthwhile EOY music list nowadays.
Personally astounded that @gweniferraymond.bsky.social didn't make it in.
Personally astounded that @gweniferraymond.bsky.social didn't make it in.
Hark! The Quietus Albums of 2025 chart is here! Prepare to be astounded, thrilled and (potentially) perplexed. tQ subscribers can also dive into selections from all 100 albums in our bumper 9-hour playlist. #tQCharts
What have been your top picks of the year?
buff.ly/sltLcA7
What have been your top picks of the year?
buff.ly/sltLcA7
December 1, 2025 at 10:17 AM
This list always generates hours of catch-up listening. The only worthwhile EOY music list nowadays.
Personally astounded that @gweniferraymond.bsky.social didn't make it in.
Personally astounded that @gweniferraymond.bsky.social didn't make it in.
Very enjoyable few hours at WWT Slimbridge earlier. Bright and breezy.
2 Firecrest (UK lifer), Bittern, 3 Little Stint, 2 Ruff, Med Gull, hundreds of Dunlin and Golden Plover alongside the usual array of winter wildfowl and waders.
Good to see a couple of the Earlswood regulars (neither on here).
2 Firecrest (UK lifer), Bittern, 3 Little Stint, 2 Ruff, Med Gull, hundreds of Dunlin and Golden Plover alongside the usual array of winter wildfowl and waders.
Good to see a couple of the Earlswood regulars (neither on here).
November 28, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Very enjoyable few hours at WWT Slimbridge earlier. Bright and breezy.
2 Firecrest (UK lifer), Bittern, 3 Little Stint, 2 Ruff, Med Gull, hundreds of Dunlin and Golden Plover alongside the usual array of winter wildfowl and waders.
Good to see a couple of the Earlswood regulars (neither on here).
2 Firecrest (UK lifer), Bittern, 3 Little Stint, 2 Ruff, Med Gull, hundreds of Dunlin and Golden Plover alongside the usual array of winter wildfowl and waders.
Good to see a couple of the Earlswood regulars (neither on here).
SoundCloud? Is it 2015?
#AphexTwin has shared two new songs via his user18081971 SoundCloud account
Listen to them here:
buff.ly/DW0hdFz
Listen to them here:
buff.ly/DW0hdFz
November 28, 2025 at 6:29 PM
SoundCloud? Is it 2015?
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'Broadens Minelli’s appeal and deepens his own highly individual take on dub production. Whether or not you buy into the lore, there’s a huge amount of melodic charm, sonic invention and detail to keep listeners coming back for more'
Elijah Minnelli - Clams As A Main Meal
buff.ly/llkHIEo
Elijah Minnelli - Clams As A Main Meal
buff.ly/llkHIEo
November 28, 2025 at 4:00 PM
'Broadens Minelli’s appeal and deepens his own highly individual take on dub production. Whether or not you buy into the lore, there’s a huge amount of melodic charm, sonic invention and detail to keep listeners coming back for more'
Elijah Minnelli - Clams As A Main Meal
buff.ly/llkHIEo
Elijah Minnelli - Clams As A Main Meal
buff.ly/llkHIEo
This is great news. Looking forward to it already.
Please consider a work-friendly Sunday finish time.
Please consider a work-friendly Sunday finish time.
Supersonic Festival 2026 – An Important Update
We’re delighted to let you know that we’ve now confirmed dates of 25-26 April for our 2026 Festival.
Read our full statement here - supersonicfestival.com/2025/11/27/s...
We’re delighted to let you know that we’ve now confirmed dates of 25-26 April for our 2026 Festival.
Read our full statement here - supersonicfestival.com/2025/11/27/s...
November 27, 2025 at 5:21 PM
This is great news. Looking forward to it already.
Please consider a work-friendly Sunday finish time.
Please consider a work-friendly Sunday finish time.
Whatever Rachel Reeves has decided, the conversation at work is solely around tax avoidance by the richest and the absence of a wealth tax.
Looks like the next election will be Greens vs Reform.
Looks like the next election will be Greens vs Reform.
November 26, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Whatever Rachel Reeves has decided, the conversation at work is solely around tax avoidance by the richest and the absence of a wealth tax.
Looks like the next election will be Greens vs Reform.
Looks like the next election will be Greens vs Reform.
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+ NEW BIRMINGHAM SHOW ADDED +
Tickets now onsale for a 2nd Bham performance of 'Wren's Nest' just in time for Xmas. I'll be appearing at @hareandhounds.bsky.social alongside The Balloonist on Sun 21st Dec, another collaborative event with @waysideandwoodland.bsky.social
+ TICKET LINKS IN BIO +
Tickets now onsale for a 2nd Bham performance of 'Wren's Nest' just in time for Xmas. I'll be appearing at @hareandhounds.bsky.social alongside The Balloonist on Sun 21st Dec, another collaborative event with @waysideandwoodland.bsky.social
+ TICKET LINKS IN BIO +
November 24, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Enjoyable trip out. Lovely pie in the ground, two Red Kites over and a Sparrowhawk being seen off by the local Starlings.
Much better first half than last week. Solid on the right side at the back - Okeke and Farquarson worked well together. Nice bit of Uncle Albert showboating at the end.
Much better first half than last week. Solid on the right side at the back - Okeke and Farquarson worked well together. Nice bit of Uncle Albert showboating at the end.
After this morning’s shitshow, hoping for better from the other major sporting event of the day
November 22, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Enjoyable trip out. Lovely pie in the ground, two Red Kites over and a Sparrowhawk being seen off by the local Starlings.
Much better first half than last week. Solid on the right side at the back - Okeke and Farquarson worked well together. Nice bit of Uncle Albert showboating at the end.
Much better first half than last week. Solid on the right side at the back - Okeke and Farquarson worked well together. Nice bit of Uncle Albert showboating at the end.
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A moment, please, to consider the absolute majesty of Daphne Oram's unbelievable score to this. A pitch shifted, time stretched, frequency agile glimpse of the future of music production; a liberty-taking all analogue remix of Sandy Nelson's Teen Beat realised in real time with the visuals.
November 18, 2025 at 6:01 PM
A moment, please, to consider the absolute majesty of Daphne Oram's unbelievable score to this. A pitch shifted, time stretched, frequency agile glimpse of the future of music production; a liberty-taking all analogue remix of Sandy Nelson's Teen Beat realised in real time with the visuals.
Highbury Park, Moseley - Song Thrush in full song for an extended period around 7.45am
600+ Woodpigeon heading SW.
600+ Woodpigeon heading SW.
November 18, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Highbury Park, Moseley - Song Thrush in full song for an extended period around 7.45am
600+ Woodpigeon heading SW.
600+ Woodpigeon heading SW.
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Got 2 tickets for anyone who wants them to see the wonderful Širom in Bishops Castle this Thursday (20th). Poor planning on my part means I can’t get there now
November 15, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Got 2 tickets for anyone who wants them to see the wonderful Širom in Bishops Castle this Thursday (20th). Poor planning on my part means I can’t get there now
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Happy 50th anniversary to a classic album
November 10, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Happy 50th anniversary to a classic album
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November 16th
I know it's a Sunday. It's no bloody excuse! One week from now get off your bum and down to The Kitchen Garden Cafe in Birmingham.
www.kitchengardencafe.co.uk/event/gwenif...
I know it's a Sunday. It's no bloody excuse! One week from now get off your bum and down to The Kitchen Garden Cafe in Birmingham.
www.kitchengardencafe.co.uk/event/gwenif...
November 9, 2025 at 12:00 PM
November 16th
I know it's a Sunday. It's no bloody excuse! One week from now get off your bum and down to The Kitchen Garden Cafe in Birmingham.
www.kitchengardencafe.co.uk/event/gwenif...
I know it's a Sunday. It's no bloody excuse! One week from now get off your bum and down to The Kitchen Garden Cafe in Birmingham.
www.kitchengardencafe.co.uk/event/gwenif...
Clifton Pits update - drake Ring-necked Duck still present, centre of main pit.
#worcsbirds
The white goose is a domestic Greylag, obviously.
#worcsbirds
The white goose is a domestic Greylag, obviously.
Clifton Pits - Barnacle Goose and as-yet-unidentified white goose with the enormous Greylag flock. Can't see anything more interesting sadly.
Weedy fields to the south are full of finches, including several nice Brambling wheezes.
7 Fieldfare
#worcsbirds
Weedy fields to the south are full of finches, including several nice Brambling wheezes.
7 Fieldfare
#worcsbirds
November 2, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Clifton Pits update - drake Ring-necked Duck still present, centre of main pit.
#worcsbirds
The white goose is a domestic Greylag, obviously.
#worcsbirds
The white goose is a domestic Greylag, obviously.
Clifton Pits - Barnacle Goose and as-yet-unidentified white goose with the enormous Greylag flock. Can't see anything more interesting sadly.
Weedy fields to the south are full of finches, including several nice Brambling wheezes.
7 Fieldfare
#worcsbirds
Weedy fields to the south are full of finches, including several nice Brambling wheezes.
7 Fieldfare
#worcsbirds
November 2, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Clifton Pits - Barnacle Goose and as-yet-unidentified white goose with the enormous Greylag flock. Can't see anything more interesting sadly.
Weedy fields to the south are full of finches, including several nice Brambling wheezes.
7 Fieldfare
#worcsbirds
Weedy fields to the south are full of finches, including several nice Brambling wheezes.
7 Fieldfare
#worcsbirds
Egyptian Vulture on the clifftop (it's there if you look, honest) - Barranc d'Algendar, Menorca this morning.
18 in flight together at 10.20am was a spectacular sight, alongside 6+ Booted Eagle and several Red Kites.
18 in flight together at 10.20am was a spectacular sight, alongside 6+ Booted Eagle and several Red Kites.
October 31, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Egyptian Vulture on the clifftop (it's there if you look, honest) - Barranc d'Algendar, Menorca this morning.
18 in flight together at 10.20am was a spectacular sight, alongside 6+ Booted Eagle and several Red Kites.
18 in flight together at 10.20am was a spectacular sight, alongside 6+ Booted Eagle and several Red Kites.
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Amazon is helping fund a $300 million build of a ballroom for the White House.
Independent bookstores are donating to food banks and organizations that help with food insecurity.
They are not the same.
Independent bookstores are donating to food banks and organizations that help with food insecurity.
They are not the same.
October 30, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Amazon is helping fund a $300 million build of a ballroom for the White House.
Independent bookstores are donating to food banks and organizations that help with food insecurity.
They are not the same.
Independent bookstores are donating to food banks and organizations that help with food insecurity.
They are not the same.
Lidl car park, Ciutadella, Menorca 12.15 pm - Kestrel 2, Red Kite 5, Booted Eagle 8, juv Egyptian Vulture, Crag Martin.
Would visit again.
Would visit again.
October 28, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Lidl car park, Ciutadella, Menorca 12.15 pm - Kestrel 2, Red Kite 5, Booted Eagle 8, juv Egyptian Vulture, Crag Martin.
Would visit again.
Would visit again.
Bartley Reservoir - 3 Common Scoter, found by @stuhares.bsky.social
NFY for me.
NFY for me.
October 18, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Bartley Reservoir - 3 Common Scoter, found by @stuhares.bsky.social
NFY for me.
NFY for me.