Dean Reeves
@worlebirder.bsky.social
Sharing my passion of birdwatching with Karen @hobbylovinglife.bsky.social and looking forward to great times ahead. UK life list #425
Willow Warblers moving south now. Nice to have one visit the bird bath our North Somerset garden. @hobbylovinglife.bsky.social
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August 6, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Willow Warblers moving south now. Nice to have one visit the bird bath our North Somerset garden. @hobbylovinglife.bsky.social
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20+ Swifts and juv Peregrine over garden in Worle, w-s-m
June 27, 2025 at 3:00 PM
20+ Swifts and juv Peregrine over garden in Worle, w-s-m
Another fab days birding in Northumberland with Karen @hobbylovinglife.bsky.social distant views of the American Golden Plover at Holy island and American black Tern at Long Nanny also lots of Little & Arctic Tern too. Roseate Terns on Coquet Island with the usual Terns & lots of Puffin too.
May 26, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Another fab days birding in Northumberland with Karen @hobbylovinglife.bsky.social distant views of the American Golden Plover at Holy island and American black Tern at Long Nanny also lots of Little & Arctic Tern too. Roseate Terns on Coquet Island with the usual Terns & lots of Puffin too.
Great to catch up with some Dotterel this morning with Karen @hobbylovinglife.bsky.social In Cwm Cadlan.
May 3, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Great to catch up with some Dotterel this morning with Karen @hobbylovinglife.bsky.social In Cwm Cadlan.
Birding on the Isle of Portland with Karen @hobbylovinglife.bsky.social 17 Little Terns,
8 Sandwich Terns, Little Owl,
21 Swallows, 2 Whinchat,
6 Wheatear & 2 Whitethroats.
A seawatch at the bill,
7 Manx's, 60+ Com Scoters, 45 Barwits, 6 Whimbrel &
5 RT Divers.
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8 Sandwich Terns, Little Owl,
21 Swallows, 2 Whinchat,
6 Wheatear & 2 Whitethroats.
A seawatch at the bill,
7 Manx's, 60+ Com Scoters, 45 Barwits, 6 Whimbrel &
5 RT Divers.
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Portland Bird Observatory (@portlandbirdobs.bsky.social)
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April 25, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Birding on the Isle of Portland with Karen @hobbylovinglife.bsky.social 17 Little Terns,
8 Sandwich Terns, Little Owl,
21 Swallows, 2 Whinchat,
6 Wheatear & 2 Whitethroats.
A seawatch at the bill,
7 Manx's, 60+ Com Scoters, 45 Barwits, 6 Whimbrel &
5 RT Divers.
portlandbirdobs.bsky.social
8 Sandwich Terns, Little Owl,
21 Swallows, 2 Whinchat,
6 Wheatear & 2 Whitethroats.
A seawatch at the bill,
7 Manx's, 60+ Com Scoters, 45 Barwits, 6 Whimbrel &
5 RT Divers.
portlandbirdobs.bsky.social
A fab 1st days birding in a 3 day trip to Wales with Karen @hobbylovinglife.bsky.social
Notable birds seen, 10 Black Grouse, 6 Red Grouse, Whinchat, 9 Wheatears,
5 Black Guillemots, 2 Hooded Crows, 18 Chough, 3 Manx,
8 Kitts and GN Diver.
Notable birds seen, 10 Black Grouse, 6 Red Grouse, Whinchat, 9 Wheatears,
5 Black Guillemots, 2 Hooded Crows, 18 Chough, 3 Manx,
8 Kitts and GN Diver.
April 21, 2025 at 8:07 PM
A fab 1st days birding in a 3 day trip to Wales with Karen @hobbylovinglife.bsky.social
Notable birds seen, 10 Black Grouse, 6 Red Grouse, Whinchat, 9 Wheatears,
5 Black Guillemots, 2 Hooded Crows, 18 Chough, 3 Manx,
8 Kitts and GN Diver.
Notable birds seen, 10 Black Grouse, 6 Red Grouse, Whinchat, 9 Wheatears,
5 Black Guillemots, 2 Hooded Crows, 18 Chough, 3 Manx,
8 Kitts and GN Diver.
Great days birding in Somerset with Karen @hobbylovinglife.bsky.social best birds seen. At Tealham Moor,
1 Whinchat, 2 Wheatears &
4 Yellow Wags. At Chew valley Lake, Black Tern,
Common Tern, Little Gull,
Whimbrel, Hobby and a pair of Lesser Scaup.
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1 Whinchat, 2 Wheatears &
4 Yellow Wags. At Chew valley Lake, Black Tern,
Common Tern, Little Gull,
Whimbrel, Hobby and a pair of Lesser Scaup.
@bristolbirding.bsky.social
April 19, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Great days birding in Somerset with Karen @hobbylovinglife.bsky.social best birds seen. At Tealham Moor,
1 Whinchat, 2 Wheatears &
4 Yellow Wags. At Chew valley Lake, Black Tern,
Common Tern, Little Gull,
Whimbrel, Hobby and a pair of Lesser Scaup.
@bristolbirding.bsky.social
1 Whinchat, 2 Wheatears &
4 Yellow Wags. At Chew valley Lake, Black Tern,
Common Tern, Little Gull,
Whimbrel, Hobby and a pair of Lesser Scaup.
@bristolbirding.bsky.social
Pre work vizmig for an hour at Western approach, Severnside. 2 Swallows and 6 Sand Martins heading NE.
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April 4, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Pre work vizmig for an hour at Western approach, Severnside. 2 Swallows and 6 Sand Martins heading NE.
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Enjoyable days birding around Somerset with Karen @hobbylovinglife.bsky.social
3 Marsh Tits at Swell Wood, also Treecreeper and Nuthatch.
Bittern booming at RSPB Ham Wall, a few Marsh Harriers, Goldcrest and lots of Lapwing.
Weston Beach had Dunlin, Redshank, Lapwing & Oystercatchers.
3 Marsh Tits at Swell Wood, also Treecreeper and Nuthatch.
Bittern booming at RSPB Ham Wall, a few Marsh Harriers, Goldcrest and lots of Lapwing.
Weston Beach had Dunlin, Redshank, Lapwing & Oystercatchers.
January 25, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Enjoyable days birding around Somerset with Karen @hobbylovinglife.bsky.social
3 Marsh Tits at Swell Wood, also Treecreeper and Nuthatch.
Bittern booming at RSPB Ham Wall, a few Marsh Harriers, Goldcrest and lots of Lapwing.
Weston Beach had Dunlin, Redshank, Lapwing & Oystercatchers.
3 Marsh Tits at Swell Wood, also Treecreeper and Nuthatch.
Bittern booming at RSPB Ham Wall, a few Marsh Harriers, Goldcrest and lots of Lapwing.
Weston Beach had Dunlin, Redshank, Lapwing & Oystercatchers.
A wet but enjoyable days birding with Karen @hobbylovinglife.bsky.social at @slimbridge-wild.bsky.social with 67 species seen. Great to catch up with @andy-1963.bsky.social and @karleburford.bsky.social
January 5, 2025 at 6:08 PM
A wet but enjoyable days birding with Karen @hobbylovinglife.bsky.social at @slimbridge-wild.bsky.social with 67 species seen. Great to catch up with @andy-1963.bsky.social and @karleburford.bsky.social
Birding today in Somerset with Karen @hobbylovinglife.bsky.social
Great views of Least Sandpiper at WWT Steart Marshes and a cracking female Merlin at rspb Greylake.
Great views of Least Sandpiper at WWT Steart Marshes and a cracking female Merlin at rspb Greylake.
January 4, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Birding today in Somerset with Karen @hobbylovinglife.bsky.social
Great views of Least Sandpiper at WWT Steart Marshes and a cracking female Merlin at rspb Greylake.
Great views of Least Sandpiper at WWT Steart Marshes and a cracking female Merlin at rspb Greylake.
Happy new year everyone
January 1, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Happy new year everyone
Just got home after a disappointing birding trip to Kent with Karen @hobbylovinglife.bsky.social
No sign of the Yellow Warbler or the Scops Owl. Had Firecrest though.
No sign of the Yellow Warbler or the Scops Owl. Had Firecrest though.
December 28, 2024 at 11:37 PM
Just got home after a disappointing birding trip to Kent with Karen @hobbylovinglife.bsky.social
No sign of the Yellow Warbler or the Scops Owl. Had Firecrest though.
No sign of the Yellow Warbler or the Scops Owl. Had Firecrest though.
A quick visit yesterday to Chew valley Lake with Karen @hobbylovinglife.bsky.social before lunch. 15 GW Egrets seen, also BN Grebe, 6 L Egrets, 2 M Harriers, Grey Wag, 30+ GC Grebes, 2 Goldeneye and lots of Com Gulls.
December 26, 2024 at 2:05 PM
A quick visit yesterday to Chew valley Lake with Karen @hobbylovinglife.bsky.social before lunch. 15 GW Egrets seen, also BN Grebe, 6 L Egrets, 2 M Harriers, Grey Wag, 30+ GC Grebes, 2 Goldeneye and lots of Com Gulls.
Birding today with Karen @hobbylovinglife.bsky.social Kevin & @jkylesmith.bsky.social at rspb Greylake to see the Baikal Teal. Also seen,
7 Com Cranes, (f) Merlin,
Barn Owl, 2 M Harriers,
3 Com Snipe, Cattle Egret,
Kestrel & Buzzard.
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7 Com Cranes, (f) Merlin,
Barn Owl, 2 M Harriers,
3 Com Snipe, Cattle Egret,
Kestrel & Buzzard.
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December 14, 2024 at 10:38 PM
Birding today with Karen @hobbylovinglife.bsky.social Kevin & @jkylesmith.bsky.social at rspb Greylake to see the Baikal Teal. Also seen,
7 Com Cranes, (f) Merlin,
Barn Owl, 2 M Harriers,
3 Com Snipe, Cattle Egret,
Kestrel & Buzzard.
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7 Com Cranes, (f) Merlin,
Barn Owl, 2 M Harriers,
3 Com Snipe, Cattle Egret,
Kestrel & Buzzard.
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December 10, 2024 at 3:49 PM
£150 Scarpa walking boots. Rubbish.
November 21, 2024 at 12:11 PM
£150 Scarpa walking boots. Rubbish.
2 day birding trip to East Anglia with Karen @hobbylovinglife.bsky.social
Best birds seen. Long-eared Owl and 2 Woodcock. Y✅️306.
Also seen 40+ M Harriers at roost, 3 RT Divers,
BN Grebe & 21 Com Scoters. Great to watch Sanderling running about.
Best birds seen. Long-eared Owl and 2 Woodcock. Y✅️306.
Also seen 40+ M Harriers at roost, 3 RT Divers,
BN Grebe & 21 Com Scoters. Great to watch Sanderling running about.
November 15, 2024 at 9:23 PM
2 day birding trip to East Anglia with Karen @hobbylovinglife.bsky.social
Best birds seen. Long-eared Owl and 2 Woodcock. Y✅️306.
Also seen 40+ M Harriers at roost, 3 RT Divers,
BN Grebe & 21 Com Scoters. Great to watch Sanderling running about.
Best birds seen. Long-eared Owl and 2 Woodcock. Y✅️306.
Also seen 40+ M Harriers at roost, 3 RT Divers,
BN Grebe & 21 Com Scoters. Great to watch Sanderling running about.
Yesterday brought bird migration to it's best on the Isle of Portland with Karen @hobbylovinglife.bsky.social 30,000+ Woodpigeon, 1700+ Jackdaws, inc Chaffinch, Greenfinch, Skylark, Goldfinch, Siskins, Reed Buntings & 500+ Starling. A very productive days bird ringing 2 @portlandbirdobs.bsky.social
October 27, 2024 at 8:22 AM
Yesterday brought bird migration to it's best on the Isle of Portland with Karen @hobbylovinglife.bsky.social 30,000+ Woodpigeon, 1700+ Jackdaws, inc Chaffinch, Greenfinch, Skylark, Goldfinch, Siskins, Reed Buntings & 500+ Starling. A very productive days bird ringing 2 @portlandbirdobs.bsky.social
A great days birding today on Portland, Dorset with Karen @hobbylovinglife.bsky.social best birds seen, Pallas's Warbler, YBW, 3 Firecrests, 8 Goldcrests, 2 f Black Redstarts, Cirl Bunting, Reed Warbler & 18 Stonechats. Fab ringing @PortlandBirdobs.bsky.social nice to catch up with friends too.
October 26, 2024 at 7:11 PM
A great days birding today on Portland, Dorset with Karen @hobbylovinglife.bsky.social best birds seen, Pallas's Warbler, YBW, 3 Firecrests, 8 Goldcrests, 2 f Black Redstarts, Cirl Bunting, Reed Warbler & 18 Stonechats. Fab ringing @PortlandBirdobs.bsky.social nice to catch up with friends too.
First large Starling flock of the Autumn visiting our garden. @hobbylovinglife.bsky.social they love the Palm tree berries.
September 23, 2024 at 1:12 PM
First large Starling flock of the Autumn visiting our garden. @hobbylovinglife.bsky.social they love the Palm tree berries.
While enjoying a Cream Tea in Exmouth yesterday with Karen @hobbylovinglife.bsky.social we had a visitor
September 16, 2024 at 11:11 AM
While enjoying a Cream Tea in Exmouth yesterday with Karen @hobbylovinglife.bsky.social we had a visitor
Nice to catch up with the Long-billed Dowitcher today at Mudbanks, Exe Estuary in Exmouth, with Karen @hobbylovinglife.bsky.social
September 15, 2024 at 10:25 PM
Nice to catch up with the Long-billed Dowitcher today at Mudbanks, Exe Estuary in Exmouth, with Karen @hobbylovinglife.bsky.social