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Sitting in a very sunny park in North East Thailand.. YBW calling in the tree above my head.. Came to call on my phone later.. wow.. #notbirdingwales
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December 18, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Sitting in a very sunny park in North East Thailand.. YBW calling in the tree above my head.. Came to call on my phone later.. wow.. #notbirdingwales
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December 16, 2025 at 11:01 PM
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Red-throated diver, Porthcawl marina
December 14, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Red-throated diver, Porthcawl marina
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Fortunate to see a Red-throated Diver close up at Porthcawl Harbour this morning. Apparently it's been there for a few days so I hope it's okay health-wise. #birds #birdingWales @eastglambto.bsky.social @rspbcymru.bsky.social
December 14, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Fortunate to see a Red-throated Diver close up at Porthcawl Harbour this morning. Apparently it's been there for a few days so I hope it's okay health-wise. #birds #birdingWales @eastglambto.bsky.social @rspbcymru.bsky.social
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1st w Russian White-fronted Goose Penberi St Davids. A race of whitefront i have never seen before in Pembrokeshire as most here are the Greenland race.
December 13, 2025 at 8:25 PM
1st w Russian White-fronted Goose Penberi St Davids. A race of whitefront i have never seen before in Pembrokeshire as most here are the Greenland race.
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Early seawatch at Gilman Point before the rain, 100's Common Scoter. M Hen Harrier at Ginst. 45 Whooper Swan, 2 Black Swan at Dryslwyn. #birdingWales
December 14, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Early seawatch at Gilman Point before the rain, 100's Common Scoter. M Hen Harrier at Ginst. 45 Whooper Swan, 2 Black Swan at Dryslwyn. #birdingWales
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Encouraged by very mild temperatures, I gave the moth trap a go last night. My reward was a single December Moth. Also three Light Brown Apple Moths and the winter gnat Trichocera annulata. #teammoth
December 14, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Encouraged by very mild temperatures, I gave the moth trap a go last night. My reward was a single December Moth. Also three Light Brown Apple Moths and the winter gnat Trichocera annulata. #teammoth
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After many years looking - I found my first live Columbus Crab (Planes minutus) hiding in a pile of Goose Barnacles attached to float/rope washed up at Whitford Point, Gower, South Wales
Popped it in a rock pool which will be a shock after drifting across the Atlantic
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Popped it in a rock pool which will be a shock after drifting across the Atlantic
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December 14, 2025 at 8:41 AM
After many years looking - I found my first live Columbus Crab (Planes minutus) hiding in a pile of Goose Barnacles attached to float/rope washed up at Whitford Point, Gower, South Wales
Popped it in a rock pool which will be a shock after drifting across the Atlantic
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Popped it in a rock pool which will be a shock after drifting across the Atlantic
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2nd Winter Drake Surf Scoter still, showing decently well, off Colwyn Bay this morning!
#Birds #Birding #Birdingwales #Birdinguk #ukbirding #Nature #Wildlife #UK #Wales #Photo #Photography
#Birds #Birding #Birdingwales #Birdinguk #ukbirding #Nature #Wildlife #UK #Wales #Photo #Photography
December 13, 2025 at 2:16 PM
2nd Winter Drake Surf Scoter still, showing decently well, off Colwyn Bay this morning!
#Birds #Birding #Birdingwales #Birdinguk #ukbirding #Nature #Wildlife #UK #Wales #Photo #Photography
#Birds #Birding #Birdingwales #Birdinguk #ukbirding #Nature #Wildlife #UK #Wales #Photo #Photography
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A very pleasant days birding in North Gower
Penclawdd - 2 Greenshank and a Common Sandpiper
Whitford Point - 8 (Eight) Great-northern Divers - 5 in front of hide
61 Eider and a single Slavonian Grebe (from hide)
Finished at Llanrhidian - Pallid Harrier and 3 Hen Harriers (1male)
#BirdingWales
Penclawdd - 2 Greenshank and a Common Sandpiper
Whitford Point - 8 (Eight) Great-northern Divers - 5 in front of hide
61 Eider and a single Slavonian Grebe (from hide)
Finished at Llanrhidian - Pallid Harrier and 3 Hen Harriers (1male)
#BirdingWales
December 13, 2025 at 5:25 PM
A very pleasant days birding in North Gower
Penclawdd - 2 Greenshank and a Common Sandpiper
Whitford Point - 8 (Eight) Great-northern Divers - 5 in front of hide
61 Eider and a single Slavonian Grebe (from hide)
Finished at Llanrhidian - Pallid Harrier and 3 Hen Harriers (1male)
#BirdingWales
Penclawdd - 2 Greenshank and a Common Sandpiper
Whitford Point - 8 (Eight) Great-northern Divers - 5 in front of hide
61 Eider and a single Slavonian Grebe (from hide)
Finished at Llanrhidian - Pallid Harrier and 3 Hen Harriers (1male)
#BirdingWales
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Spent a couple of hours down at Llanrhidian for the roost. Pallid Harrier spent most of her time perched on a distant post before joining with a couple of Hen Harriers at last light. Kestrel pair actively hunting with Red Kite and Buzzard adding to the list. Chiffchaff and a GWE also. #birdingWales
December 13, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Spent a couple of hours down at Llanrhidian for the roost. Pallid Harrier spent most of her time perched on a distant post before joining with a couple of Hen Harriers at last light. Kestrel pair actively hunting with Red Kite and Buzzard adding to the list. Chiffchaff and a GWE also. #birdingWales
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Some mid-Menai Strait interest off Port Dinorwic this afternoon with GNDiver (occasional here) on Anglesey side, Rasorbill (regular) , and Common Scoter (no surprise, but not usually a Strait bird... 1st in 12 years... star bird here!)
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December 13, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Some mid-Menai Strait interest off Port Dinorwic this afternoon with GNDiver (occasional here) on Anglesey side, Rasorbill (regular) , and Common Scoter (no surprise, but not usually a Strait bird... 1st in 12 years... star bird here!)
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Pallid Harrier, Llanrhidian marsh, December 10th 2025 #birdsinwales #ukbirds
December 11, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Pallid Harrier, Llanrhidian marsh, December 10th 2025 #birdsinwales #ukbirds
Atlas moth caterpillar in my mother-in-law's garden in North East Thailand.. absolutely huge.
December 11, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Atlas moth caterpillar in my mother-in-law's garden in North East Thailand.. absolutely huge.
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Over 50 Woodcock on circa 100ha of upland farmland nr Lampeter tonight. The most I've seen here in 5 years. 18 ringed plus a single snipe @birdsinwales.bsky.social @btocymru.bsky.social
December 10, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Over 50 Woodcock on circa 100ha of upland farmland nr Lampeter tonight. The most I've seen here in 5 years. 18 ringed plus a single snipe @birdsinwales.bsky.social @btocymru.bsky.social
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A short train journey to the north of Cardiff this morning to have a look at a Great Northern Diver on Llanishen reservoir. As is usual it kept well away from the shore but the light was good enough to use the 1.4x converter so managed a couple of photos #birdingWales #UKbirding #birds
December 10, 2025 at 4:16 PM
A short train journey to the north of Cardiff this morning to have a look at a Great Northern Diver on Llanishen reservoir. As is usual it kept well away from the shore but the light was good enough to use the 1.4x converter so managed a couple of photos #birdingWales #UKbirding #birds
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I had a late surprise this afternoon with this juvenile Dartford Warbler in my net. The species breed on the cliffs here but it’s taken 6 years for one to stray into the garden nets. Species 70 on the garden ringing list #BirdRinging #GowerBirds #DartfordWarbler @gowerbirds.bsky.social
December 10, 2025 at 8:35 PM
I had a late surprise this afternoon with this juvenile Dartford Warbler in my net. The species breed on the cliffs here but it’s taken 6 years for one to stray into the garden nets. Species 70 on the garden ringing list #BirdRinging #GowerBirds #DartfordWarbler @gowerbirds.bsky.social
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Pleasantly suprised to see six Pale-bellied Brent Geese feeding on the saltmarsh quite close to the beach car park at Point of Ayr. This area is often used for dog walking but thankfully it was undisturbed for much of this afternoon. No sign of the Bufflehead, though. #birdingWales
December 10, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Pleasantly suprised to see six Pale-bellied Brent Geese feeding on the saltmarsh quite close to the beach car park at Point of Ayr. This area is often used for dog walking but thankfully it was undisturbed for much of this afternoon. No sign of the Bufflehead, though. #birdingWales
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Been blessed with two MEGA’S this weekend, best for me this local Scops Owl in Swansea tonight. Didn’t think I’d be having either on my list this year #birdiebonus #birdingwales #birdguides #birds
December 7, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Been blessed with two MEGA’S this weekend, best for me this local Scops Owl in Swansea tonight. Didn’t think I’d be having either on my list this year #birdiebonus #birdingwales #birdguides #birds
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Typical Winter #Birding on Anglesey today:
Cors Ddyga: Merlin, Fieldfare, 15+ Redwing, Marsh Harrier, lots of winter ducks!
Holyhead Harbour: Red-Necked Grebe still, 2 Black Guillemot.
Beddmanarch bay: GND, 2 Slavonian Grebe, 10 RBM, 4 Goldeneye, 2 Black Guillemot.
Cors Ddyga: Merlin, Fieldfare, 15+ Redwing, Marsh Harrier, lots of winter ducks!
Holyhead Harbour: Red-Necked Grebe still, 2 Black Guillemot.
Beddmanarch bay: GND, 2 Slavonian Grebe, 10 RBM, 4 Goldeneye, 2 Black Guillemot.
December 7, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Typical Winter #Birding on Anglesey today:
Cors Ddyga: Merlin, Fieldfare, 15+ Redwing, Marsh Harrier, lots of winter ducks!
Holyhead Harbour: Red-Necked Grebe still, 2 Black Guillemot.
Beddmanarch bay: GND, 2 Slavonian Grebe, 10 RBM, 4 Goldeneye, 2 Black Guillemot.
Cors Ddyga: Merlin, Fieldfare, 15+ Redwing, Marsh Harrier, lots of winter ducks!
Holyhead Harbour: Red-Necked Grebe still, 2 Black Guillemot.
Beddmanarch bay: GND, 2 Slavonian Grebe, 10 RBM, 4 Goldeneye, 2 Black Guillemot.
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A Purple Sandpiper at Cemlyn, ringed in Sweden but almost certainly bred in Svalbard. The 2024 ringing report from @btobirds.bsky.social, containing more fascinating info, features in BirdNotes alongside recent sightings, incl. potentially Wales' first Bufflehead
www.birdnotes.wales/blog/tiny-ri...
www.birdnotes.wales/blog/tiny-ri...
Tiny rings that reveal birds’ lives
A colour-ringed Purple Sandpiper at Cemlyn on Sunday is the same one seen in the Anglesey bay last winter, having been ringed in June 2024 at Nidingens bird observatory, an island off southwest...
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December 8, 2025 at 6:13 PM
A Purple Sandpiper at Cemlyn, ringed in Sweden but almost certainly bred in Svalbard. The 2024 ringing report from @btobirds.bsky.social, containing more fascinating info, features in BirdNotes alongside recent sightings, incl. potentially Wales' first Bufflehead
www.birdnotes.wales/blog/tiny-ri...
www.birdnotes.wales/blog/tiny-ri...
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Lovely to see the Scops Owl at Dunvant Park in Swansea, this evening. Also great to see responsible spotlight use by those who had them #birdingWales
December 8, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Lovely to see the Scops Owl at Dunvant Park in Swansea, this evening. Also great to see responsible spotlight use by those who had them #birdingWales
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Awesome to see the Scops Owl in Killay this evening. Two days in bed thanks to man flu meant I thought my chance was gone so brilliant to finally connect. Not something I had on my bingo card for December! #birdingWales #rareBirdsUk #UKWildlife
December 8, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Awesome to see the Scops Owl in Killay this evening. Two days in bed thanks to man flu meant I thought my chance was gone so brilliant to finally connect. Not something I had on my bingo card for December! #birdingWales #rareBirdsUk #UKWildlife
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Scops Owl at Dunvant Park, Killay, Glamorgan this evening in the rain! Happy to get this torch lit picture, the torch was on for only a few seconds. Life ✅️ 368
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December 8, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Scops Owl at Dunvant Park, Killay, Glamorgan this evening in the rain! Happy to get this torch lit picture, the torch was on for only a few seconds. Life ✅️ 368
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December 6, 2025 at 9:09 PM