GaryT
@garyboiler.bsky.social
Longtime Birder and amateur Wildlife Photographer
Its that time of year again....Calendar time....i am making 2 again this, i have one with photos taken in the UK & Iceland, and the other from my trip to Antarctica & South America. So if anyone is interested, please contact me via Messenger, WhatsApp or DM me here…enjoy
October 16, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Its that time of year again....Calendar time....i am making 2 again this, i have one with photos taken in the UK & Iceland, and the other from my trip to Antarctica & South America. So if anyone is interested, please contact me via Messenger, WhatsApp or DM me here…enjoy
Trip to try to photograph a Bairds Sandpiper at Rutland y/day, with @bri66thomp turned out well, as you can see. Good to see some friends there too, & many well behaved too
October 12, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Trip to try to photograph a Bairds Sandpiper at Rutland y/day, with @bri66thomp turned out well, as you can see. Good to see some friends there too, & many well behaved too
A return visit this morning, to Chew Valley Lake, turned into a good move, when the 1st Red-necked Grebe since 2012 was found. A Summer plumaged bird too….sadly stayed too distant for decent pix. But, when the Spotted Sandpiper lands right in front of you, it eases that…#UKBirds
May 26, 2025 at 8:55 PM
A return visit this morning, to Chew Valley Lake, turned into a good move, when the 1st Red-necked Grebe since 2012 was found. A Summer plumaged bird too….sadly stayed too distant for decent pix. But, when the Spotted Sandpiper lands right in front of you, it eases that…#UKBirds
Nice to see Brian Thompsons Spotted Sandpiper at CVL today. Mine won’t be the best shots of the day, but still chuffed to get some. Congrats again Bri #UKBirds
May 25, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Nice to see Brian Thompsons Spotted Sandpiper at CVL today. Mine won’t be the best shots of the day, but still chuffed to get some. Congrats again Bri #UKBirds
After a trip to Titchfield Haven, Hants last Sunday (18th May 25), with @ajordanwildlife, I finally got chance to flick thru my pix. Here are some of my best efforts #UKBirds
May 22, 2025 at 8:54 PM
After a trip to Titchfield Haven, Hants last Sunday (18th May 25), with @ajordanwildlife, I finally got chance to flick thru my pix. Here are some of my best efforts #UKBirds
Glad I forced my dodgy knees up Cwm Cadlan y/day (5th May). Got fantastic views of the 4 Dotterel there, even in a cold NE wind…#UKBirds
May 6, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Glad I forced my dodgy knees up Cwm Cadlan y/day (5th May). Got fantastic views of the 4 Dotterel there, even in a cold NE wind…#UKBirds
Spent Sunday morning getting cold, & a little wet at times, waiting for the Durleigh Res, Whiskered Tern. Which it did…sadly every close pass, had a very Grey ‘yucky’ sky behind it…so didn’t really get what I was hoping for….#UKBirds
April 15, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Spent Sunday morning getting cold, & a little wet at times, waiting for the Durleigh Res, Whiskered Tern. Which it did…sadly every close pass, had a very Grey ‘yucky’ sky behind it…so didn’t really get what I was hoping for….#UKBirds
A quick drive out to Chew after work today, paid off with the Drake Lesser Scaup showing well in Herons Green Bay, before being flushed by a fishing boat #UKBirds
April 11, 2025 at 10:14 PM
A quick drive out to Chew after work today, paid off with the Drake Lesser Scaup showing well in Herons Green Bay, before being flushed by a fishing boat #UKBirds
Today I finally got around to visiting Cheddar Reservoir, to see the 3 Black-necked Grebes, that have been around for a while. All 3 are at different stages of coming into Summer plumage. They all showed well. #UKBirds
March 22, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Today I finally got around to visiting Cheddar Reservoir, to see the 3 Black-necked Grebes, that have been around for a while. All 3 are at different stages of coming into Summer plumage. They all showed well. #UKBirds
This Saturday 15th, I only had the morning to do some birding, so decided to go to Parkend, Forest of Dean, to see the Hawfinches, after failing last weekend, as it was too busy.....success this time, with 9+ Hawfinches showing really well......including a Female with a ring '6T'.... #UKBirds
March 19, 2025 at 10:23 PM
This Saturday 15th, I only had the morning to do some birding, so decided to go to Parkend, Forest of Dean, to see the Hawfinches, after failing last weekend, as it was too busy.....success this time, with 9+ Hawfinches showing really well......including a Female with a ring '6T'.... #UKBirds
Just a little catch up. Sunday 9th I decided to try again to see the female Kentish Plover on the beach at Burnham-on-Sea, it was 5/6th time lucky. I had only ever seen it at extreme distance on Stert Island before.....she showed pretty well too.....at last #UKBirds
March 19, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Just a little catch up. Sunday 9th I decided to try again to see the female Kentish Plover on the beach at Burnham-on-Sea, it was 5/6th time lucky. I had only ever seen it at extreme distance on Stert Island before.....she showed pretty well too.....at last #UKBirds
A cold but sunny weekend, which was nice for a change, meaning some nice light, but sadly not too many goodies. So was well happy to get these….Black-necked Grebe at Chew, & Spotted Redshank at Catcott (just before the light went) #UKBirds
March 4, 2025 at 10:13 PM
A cold but sunny weekend, which was nice for a change, meaning some nice light, but sadly not too many goodies. So was well happy to get these….Black-necked Grebe at Chew, & Spotted Redshank at Catcott (just before the light went) #UKBirds
Green-winged Teal today at Catcott Lows, Somerset. Showed well….#UKBirds
February 2, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Green-winged Teal today at Catcott Lows, Somerset. Showed well….#UKBirds
A couple of friends asked me to share this one….so here you go. Slavonian Grebe, from 27th Dec 24, from Stratford hide, CVL. Could’ve cropped it closer, but I like this
January 3, 2025 at 3:12 PM
A couple of friends asked me to share this one….so here you go. Slavonian Grebe, from 27th Dec 24, from Stratford hide, CVL. Could’ve cropped it closer, but I like this
Well as it looks like we won’t be getting any sunshine this weekend, here one with some sun on it, from last weekend. The returning Drake Baikal Teal, at Greylake RSPB, Somerset #ukbirds
December 19, 2024 at 9:23 PM
Well as it looks like we won’t be getting any sunshine this weekend, here one with some sun on it, from last weekend. The returning Drake Baikal Teal, at Greylake RSPB, Somerset #ukbirds
Risked the weather yesterday, late morning, until mid afternoon. The Merlin at Greylake RSPB, Somerset, showed well, but was drenched, as you can see below....will have to go back on a better day. Hopefully can get the Male too, if he is still about
November 25, 2024 at 10:27 PM
Risked the weather yesterday, late morning, until mid afternoon. The Merlin at Greylake RSPB, Somerset, showed well, but was drenched, as you can see below....will have to go back on a better day. Hopefully can get the Male too, if he is still about
Heres a video from last year, 1st May 2023…the Grey-headed Lapwing, at Low Newton, Northumberland. Windy day, but what a bird…. youtu.be/8D4WksQ3s8Q ...Again any feedback, & criticism welcome, as I haven’t done too much videoing
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November 4, 2024 at 9:58 PM
Heres a video from last year, 1st May 2023…the Grey-headed Lapwing, at Low Newton, Northumberland. Windy day, but what a bird…. youtu.be/8D4WksQ3s8Q ...Again any feedback, & criticism welcome, as I haven’t done too much videoing
After a conversation with a friend recently. I have decided to try some Bird videos, I have uploaded a few to start, on YouTube. I will put a couple here, & would appreciate any feedback, & any criticism too…..Buff-breasted Sandpiper youtu.be/f2zdbxxRtoU
Buff-breasted Sandpiper (Juvenile)
YouTube video by Gary Thoburn (GaryT's Photos)
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November 4, 2024 at 9:57 PM
After a conversation with a friend recently. I have decided to try some Bird videos, I have uploaded a few to start, on YouTube. I will put a couple here, & would appreciate any feedback, & any criticism too…..Buff-breasted Sandpiper youtu.be/f2zdbxxRtoU
Calendar time again….2/2
October 31, 2024 at 10:06 PM
Calendar time again….2/2
Hi Guys & Girls, its Calendar time again....i am making 2 again this, but for a change all the images were taken in the UK, & all from last 2 years. If anyone is interested please contact me, & let me know.....even if you dont want one, enjoy the images…..1/2
October 31, 2024 at 10:05 PM
Hi Guys & Girls, its Calendar time again....i am making 2 again this, but for a change all the images were taken in the UK, & all from last 2 years. If anyone is interested please contact me, & let me know.....even if you dont want one, enjoy the images…..1/2
Thought Monday (6th May) was written off, so to get Hobby & Osprey at Chew was a bonus. It did brighten up a bit later, but neither came close, when the light was nice….close Osprey pic is not great, distant one looks OK, but quite pleased with the Hobby all things considered #UKBirding
May 9, 2024 at 9:33 PM
Thought Monday (6th May) was written off, so to get Hobby & Osprey at Chew was a bonus. It did brighten up a bit later, but neither came close, when the light was nice….close Osprey pic is not great, distant one looks OK, but quite pleased with the Hobby all things considered #UKBirding
Good show of the Chew Valley lake Hobby’s today, shame about the weather, still enjoyed the display…. #UKBirding
May 5, 2024 at 10:07 PM
Good show of the Chew Valley lake Hobby’s today, shame about the weather, still enjoyed the display…. #UKBirding
Only a few hours on the Levels y/day, due to issues, but was still nice to see the Wagtails and a few more migrants. 1st Cuckoo heard, Wheatear & Sedge Warbler around too #UKbirding
April 22, 2024 at 12:44 PM
Only a few hours on the Levels y/day, due to issues, but was still nice to see the Wagtails and a few more migrants. 1st Cuckoo heard, Wheatear & Sedge Warbler around too #UKbirding
Wagtail weekend (last weekend) on the Somerset Levels…..at least 5 Yellow Wagtails, including the Channel Wagtail, also had 1st Whinchat of the year, along with 1st Pied Fly, Redstart & Dartford Warblers on the Quantocks….nice
April 17, 2024 at 8:04 PM
Wagtail weekend (last weekend) on the Somerset Levels…..at least 5 Yellow Wagtails, including the Channel Wagtail, also had 1st Whinchat of the year, along with 1st Pied Fly, Redstart & Dartford Warblers on the Quantocks….nice
Last Sunday morning (10th March), I went to Cheddar Reservoir, as I had to pick people up from Bristol airport….was lucky enough to see both Little Gulls, 12 Scaup, & only my 2nd Sand Martin of the year…
March 17, 2024 at 9:45 PM
Last Sunday morning (10th March), I went to Cheddar Reservoir, as I had to pick people up from Bristol airport….was lucky enough to see both Little Gulls, 12 Scaup, & only my 2nd Sand Martin of the year…