Tim Phillips
@southhamsbirder.bsky.social
Derbyshire Expat now living the dream in South Devon.
Birding, Butterflies, Moths, Fossils & Derby County (Not necessarily in that order...)
Birding, Butterflies, Moths, Fossils & Derby County (Not necessarily in that order...)
Took a bit of searching but ended up with good views of the Green-Winged Teal at South Huish Marsh this morning. Great views too of the Greenland White-Front previously seen at Slapton Ley recently @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social #UKBirding #DevonBirds
December 11, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Took a bit of searching but ended up with good views of the Green-Winged Teal at South Huish Marsh this morning. Great views too of the Greenland White-Front previously seen at Slapton Ley recently @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social #UKBirding #DevonBirds
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How extraordinary it was to see a Eurasian Scops Owl tonight, locally here in Gower, and in December of all months! A fabulous little bird that was hunting in a suburban park. #GowerBirds #ScopsOwl @gowerbirds.bsky.social
December 6, 2025 at 11:17 PM
How extraordinary it was to see a Eurasian Scops Owl tonight, locally here in Gower, and in December of all months! A fabulous little bird that was hunting in a suburban park. #GowerBirds #ScopsOwl @gowerbirds.bsky.social
Absolutely fantastic views of the Desert Wheatear this afternoon at Bolberry Down in the howling wind. Many thanks to me old mucker @grangetownbirder.bsky.social for the tip off.
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December 6, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Absolutely fantastic views of the Desert Wheatear this afternoon at Bolberry Down in the howling wind. Many thanks to me old mucker @grangetownbirder.bsky.social for the tip off.
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Lesser Crested Tern Thalasseus bangalensis off Dawlish Warren this morning. Was speedily succesful catching a good sized fish. Probably the rarest bird I will see in my lifetime.
A probable vagrant from W/N.Africa and found in Indian Ocean as far east as Australia.
A probable vagrant from W/N.Africa and found in Indian Ocean as far east as Australia.
December 4, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Lesser Crested Tern Thalasseus bangalensis off Dawlish Warren this morning. Was speedily succesful catching a good sized fish. Probably the rarest bird I will see in my lifetime.
A probable vagrant from W/N.Africa and found in Indian Ocean as far east as Australia.
A probable vagrant from W/N.Africa and found in Indian Ocean as far east as Australia.
Cockwood Steps - After frustratingly distant views in poor light, the Lesser Crested Tern showed much better flying up the Exe showing all it's key features before settling back at Warren Point. Another superb December bird down here in Devon! #UKBirding #DevonBirds
December 4, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Cockwood Steps - After frustratingly distant views in poor light, the Lesser Crested Tern showed much better flying up the Exe showing all it's key features before settling back at Warren Point. Another superb December bird down here in Devon! #UKBirding #DevonBirds
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A quick dash to Spiggie this afternoon to see this female SIBERIAN RUBYTHROAT released back in to the ‘Bumblebird’ wild bird crop. Clearly autumn isn’t over for us here in Shetland!
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December 1, 2025 at 3:15 PM
A quick dash to Spiggie this afternoon to see this female SIBERIAN RUBYTHROAT released back in to the ‘Bumblebird’ wild bird crop. Clearly autumn isn’t over for us here in Shetland!
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#BirdingScotland #UKbirding #RareBirdsUK #Birds #UKWildlife
Solid couple of hours birding around the South Hams this morning.
The RND still at Beesands Ley, back for his 9th consecutive year. Single GWE also present.
The Greenland White-Front also still at Slapton Ley near the Pond Dipping Station
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The RND still at Beesands Ley, back for his 9th consecutive year. Single GWE also present.
The Greenland White-Front also still at Slapton Ley near the Pond Dipping Station
#UKBirding #DevonBirds
November 23, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Solid couple of hours birding around the South Hams this morning.
The RND still at Beesands Ley, back for his 9th consecutive year. Single GWE also present.
The Greenland White-Front also still at Slapton Ley near the Pond Dipping Station
#UKBirding #DevonBirds
The RND still at Beesands Ley, back for his 9th consecutive year. Single GWE also present.
The Greenland White-Front also still at Slapton Ley near the Pond Dipping Station
#UKBirding #DevonBirds
Good views of the 1cy White-Fronted Goose at Slapton Ley this afternoon. Present since the 17th, a nice Patch Tick for me ✔️ #UKBirding #DevonBirds @rarebirder.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social
November 20, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Good views of the 1cy White-Fronted Goose at Slapton Ley this afternoon. Present since the 17th, a nice Patch Tick for me ✔️ #UKBirding #DevonBirds @rarebirder.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social
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Pine Bunting seen briefly with mobile Yellowhammer flock at St Aldhelm's Head Quarry at 1030hrs & not relocated as of 1250hrs. Ltd parking available in Renscombe car park, otherwise park in Worth Mattravers village car park and walk down, staying out of private fields @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social
November 13, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Pine Bunting seen briefly with mobile Yellowhammer flock at St Aldhelm's Head Quarry at 1030hrs & not relocated as of 1250hrs. Ltd parking available in Renscombe car park, otherwise park in Worth Mattravers village car park and walk down, staying out of private fields @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social
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Sorry for the late news, ridiculously busy first couple of hours so not had time to post a photo of the Black-faced Bunting trapped in the Crown Estate Field on the first net round of the day - ta to Duncan Walbridge for this pic
November 6, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Sorry for the late news, ridiculously busy first couple of hours so not had time to post a photo of the Black-faced Bunting trapped in the Crown Estate Field on the first net round of the day - ta to Duncan Walbridge for this pic
Relieved that Steppe Grey Shrike managed to hang on over the weekend at Pedngwinian Point giving great views. The Lesser Yellowlegs was nice bonus bird too showing even better just outside Truro Tesco. A good day indeed. @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social
November 2, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Relieved that Steppe Grey Shrike managed to hang on over the weekend at Pedngwinian Point giving great views. The Lesser Yellowlegs was nice bonus bird too showing even better just outside Truro Tesco. A good day indeed. @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social
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A 1st winter male SIBERIAN RUBYTHROAT caught on North Ronaldsay!!!
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October 28, 2025 at 8:35 AM
A 1st winter male SIBERIAN RUBYTHROAT caught on North Ronaldsay!!!
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#OrkneyBirding
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Wow – Britain’s first Great Crested Flycatcher! Photos in the BirdGuides gallery:
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October 20, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Wow – Britain’s first Great Crested Flycatcher! Photos in the BirdGuides gallery:
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Death's-head Hawk from the Obs moth-traps this morning
October 18, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Death's-head Hawk from the Obs moth-traps this morning
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But then I spotted these 2 ducks asleep in the harbour at Maheroarty. A comical wait for them to pop their heads up, Irelands first Harlequins! Great to hear they are back again this morning. #donegalbirding
October 10, 2025 at 6:57 AM
But then I spotted these 2 ducks asleep in the harbour at Maheroarty. A comical wait for them to pop their heads up, Irelands first Harlequins! Great to hear they are back again this morning. #donegalbirding
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Grey-Cheeked Thrush trapped and ringed @lundybirds.bsky.social this morning. @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social
September 29, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Grey-Cheeked Thrush trapped and ringed @lundybirds.bsky.social this morning. @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social
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Yellow-browed Bunting trapped, ringed and released at the Swannery. It's flown to the hedge which runs alongside the Swannery grounds and the bird may be viewable from the permissive path heading west from Grove Lane.
September 29, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Yellow-browed Bunting trapped, ringed and released at the Swannery. It's flown to the hedge which runs alongside the Swannery grounds and the bird may be viewable from the permissive path heading west from Grove Lane.
Passenger Moth trapped overnight at @portlandbirdobs.bsky.social @migrantmothuk.bsky.social #TeamMoth #MothsMatter
September 20, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Passenger Moth trapped overnight at @portlandbirdobs.bsky.social @migrantmothuk.bsky.social #TeamMoth #MothsMatter
Our long weekend at @portlandbirdobs.bsky.social off to the perfect start with this re-trapped Wryneck. First rung on the 9th, not seen again until today @rarebirder.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social
September 19, 2025 at 7:44 AM
Our long weekend at @portlandbirdobs.bsky.social off to the perfect start with this re-trapped Wryneck. First rung on the 9th, not seen again until today @rarebirder.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social
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BOOTED WARBLER trapped in the Crown Estate Field
September 8, 2025 at 12:28 PM
BOOTED WARBLER trapped in the Crown Estate Field
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...you get the idea
September 2, 2025 at 11:34 AM
...you get the idea
Unusually good views of this Wryneck down at Turf Lock this evening. A very long overdue Devon Tick for me ✅ @rarebirder.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social #UKBirding #DevonBirds
August 27, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Unusually good views of this Wryneck down at Turf Lock this evening. A very long overdue Devon Tick for me ✅ @rarebirder.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social #UKBirding #DevonBirds
The Marsh Sandpiper at Seaton Wetlands this morning. Only my second ever bird and a lovely addition to my Devon List @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social #UKBirding #DevonBirds
August 23, 2025 at 12:25 PM
The Marsh Sandpiper at Seaton Wetlands this morning. Only my second ever bird and a lovely addition to my Devon List @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social #UKBirding #DevonBirds
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A glorious early mornings walk at Slapton was rewarded these 3 female Red-Crested Pochards on the Ley. Still a scarce bird down here in the South Hams @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social #UKBirding #DevonBirds
August 2, 2025 at 7:21 AM
A glorious early mornings walk at Slapton was rewarded these 3 female Red-Crested Pochards on the Ley. Still a scarce bird down here in the South Hams @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social #UKBirding #DevonBirds