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Gower Ornithological Society @gowerbirds.bsky.social · 1d

Our second event of the week is a field trip to Port Eynon on Saturday 18th October, meeting at Port Eynon Salthouse at 14:30. This is a good site for small waders, gulls, terns, and seabirds. Full details at the link below:

www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/port-e...

A satellite image of Port Eynon showing the car park and Salthouse with yellow pins

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Shaun Evans @shaunevans.bsky.social · 1d

Great shots, bird and tick Neil , well worth the drive down West.

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Shaun Evans @shaunevans.bsky.social · 2d

Another visit to view the Brown Shrike at St David’s, stunner of a bird and great views #walesbirding #birds

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Shaun Evans @shaunevans.bsky.social · 3d

Thanks Frank, came out a lot better than I thought they would. Not going to lie Inhad to force myself to drive there just in case it didn’t stick.

Shaun Evans @shaunevans.bsky.social · 4d

Mad dash from work in Bristol to West Wales hoping for a view of Wales 1st Brown Shrike, bit dark and distant but great views. Awesome find by @peninsulabirds.bsky.social cheers. #BirdingWales #birds

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Shaun Evans @shaunevans.bsky.social · 19d

Had a look first thing on Sunday but a no show, black terns there though.

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Shaun Evans @shaunevans.bsky.social · 20d

Stopped off in Avon for an hour after work to see this beautiful very obliging Turtle Dove, released bird or not it’s a stunner #bristolbirding #avonbirds #birds

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Shaun Evans @shaunevans.bsky.social · 22d

Great bird and blog, I love it when the “elite” tell me I’m wrong when I know I’m right

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Shaun Evans @shaunevans.bsky.social · 23d

Great experience watching six Juv Sabines Gulls so close to shore at Aberavon on Friday #birdingwales #birds

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Shaun Evans @shaunevans.bsky.social · 23d

Thank you Annie.

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Shaun Evans @shaunevans.bsky.social · 23d

Wryneck seen on the Welsh coastal path at Aberaeron today 21.09.25 #birdingwales #birds

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Shaun Evans @shaunevans.bsky.social · 28d

Took an hour after work this evening viewing this smart looking Red Necked Phalarope that’s been showing well at Lisvane Res and it didn’t disappoint also 2 Grey Phals present. #birdingwales #birds

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Shaun Evans @shaunevans.bsky.social · Sep 10

At least 3 Little Tern, 5 Black Tern and a mix of 20+ Common and Arctic Terns at Llandegfedd reservoir #birdingwales

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Shaun Evans @shaunevans.bsky.social · Sep 9

You or the Skua home for the football 🙂

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Shaun Evans @shaunevans.bsky.social · Sep 7

Morning tide on the Weobly track, Gower - 4 curlew Sand, 2 Little Stint, 100’s Ringed Plover and dunlin, Grey/Golden plovers and Knot. Evening tide 6 Curlew Sand similar birds to above plus a single DB Brent Goose and the target bird Buff Breasted Sandpiper #birdingwales #birds

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Shaun Evans @shaunevans.bsky.social · Sep 5

Seeing lots of Wood Sandpiper showing lately but unable to get any new photos so here’s a couple from Greece back in May. #birds

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Shaun Evans @shaunevans.bsky.social · Sep 2

Great views of the Lesser Yellowlegs this evening in Carmarthenshire, third time lucky 🤞keep the messages coming @berniebeck.bsky.social 🙂 #birdingwales #birds

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Shaun Evans @shaunevans.bsky.social · Aug 31

Nice to see you Rich, fyi I missed the YellowLegs again today

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Shaun Evans @shaunevans.bsky.social · Aug 30

Dipped the LYL at Kidwelly this morning but did get to see the Grey Phalarope in the pi***ng down rain. #birdingwales #birds

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Shaun Evans @shaunevans.bsky.social · Aug 25

Thank you and yes it was John.

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Shaun Evans @shaunevans.bsky.social · Aug 25

My best record shots of the Marsh Sandpiper at Peterstone this morning #birds #BirdingWales

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Shaun Evans @shaunevans.bsky.social · Aug 25

One of five individual Buzzards that were circling and mewing over the garden today. #birds #buzzard

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Shaun Evans @shaunevans.bsky.social · Aug 25

Couple of the 16 Spotted Flycatchers seen local over the weekend #birds #spottedflycatcher #BirdingWales

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Shaun Evans @shaunevans.bsky.social · Aug 25

Great start to the day, Marsh Sandpiper at Peterstone which is a Welsh ✅ #BirdingWales

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Shaun Evans @shaunevans.bsky.social · Aug 15

Cheers John, lucky this one was actively nest building rather than feeding otherwise I’m the same hear a few without sightings.

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