Paul Bolton
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Birder, Twitcher & ex-scientific illustrator. Cambridge United & P’boro Panthers Speedway
The adult Drake Ferruginous Duck was back at Langtoft West End, Lincs this morning, after a period of absence, though true to recent form, remained fairly distant @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social @lincsbirding.bsky.social #ukbirds #rarebirds
December 5, 2025 at 5:11 PM
The adult Drake Ferruginous Duck was back at Langtoft West End, Lincs this morning, after a period of absence, though true to recent form, remained fairly distant @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social @lincsbirding.bsky.social #ukbirds #rarebirds
Getting fairly decent views of the Dusky Warbler at Brancaster wasn’t too difficult yesterday afternoon, but capturing any sort of image of it was! #birds #rarebirds @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social
November 22, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Getting fairly decent views of the Dusky Warbler at Brancaster wasn’t too difficult yesterday afternoon, but capturing any sort of image of it was! #birds #rarebirds @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social
I was rather pleased to have found a Firecrest yesterday at Titchwell RSPB, so you can imagine my reaction when it was joined by 3 other roving individuals, feeding yards from the Fen Trail boardwalk @rspb.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social #birds
November 22, 2025 at 2:18 PM
I was rather pleased to have found a Firecrest yesterday at Titchwell RSPB, so you can imagine my reaction when it was joined by 3 other roving individuals, feeding yards from the Fen Trail boardwalk @rspb.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social #birds
The Yellow-browed Warbler at Ferry Meadows, P’boro, Cambs, was calling regularly, but gave only brief glimpses during the time I was present today, last showing for me at 12:50hrs @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social @cambsbirdclub.bsky.social #ukbirds #birds
October 31, 2025 at 3:39 PM
The Yellow-browed Warbler at Ferry Meadows, P’boro, Cambs, was calling regularly, but gave only brief glimpses during the time I was present today, last showing for me at 12:50hrs @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social @cambsbirdclub.bsky.social #ukbirds #birds
Much like the Baird’s at Rutland, this juv Pectoral Sandpiper is providing some decent views at Hollowell Reservoir, Northants @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social
October 14, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Much like the Baird’s at Rutland, this juv Pectoral Sandpiper is providing some decent views at Hollowell Reservoir, Northants @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social
The Lesser Yellowlegs continues to entertain at Etton, Cambs, feeding along the south shore of Pig Jaw pit last night @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social @cambsbirdclub.bsky.social
October 12, 2025 at 9:33 AM
The Lesser Yellowlegs continues to entertain at Etton, Cambs, feeding along the south shore of Pig Jaw pit last night @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social @cambsbirdclub.bsky.social
The Lesser Yellowlegs was still showing well in the gloomy conditions on Rectory Pit, Etton, Cambs this morning @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social @cambsbirdclub.bsky.social
October 3, 2025 at 1:53 PM
The Lesser Yellowlegs was still showing well in the gloomy conditions on Rectory Pit, Etton, Cambs this morning @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social @cambsbirdclub.bsky.social
First Knot in the PBC area this year (I think) was found by @weedonsworld.bsky.social this morning on East Pit, Deeping Lakes, Lincs. Didn’t seem to hang around long, as no further sign by 9.20am @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social @lincsbirding.bsky.social @justwildimages.bsky.social
October 3, 2025 at 1:42 PM
First Knot in the PBC area this year (I think) was found by @weedonsworld.bsky.social this morning on East Pit, Deeping Lakes, Lincs. Didn’t seem to hang around long, as no further sign by 9.20am @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social @lincsbirding.bsky.social @justwildimages.bsky.social
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The beautiful Lesser Yellowlegs from North America, in north Cambridgeshire this week. See justwildimages.blogspot.com
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September 18, 2025 at 9:12 PM
The beautiful Lesser Yellowlegs from North America, in north Cambridgeshire this week. See justwildimages.blogspot.com
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Well the Lesser Yellowlegs relocated this afternoon, to the nearby Silt Pit, Etton, Cambs, where it showed a bit well… @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social @cambsbirdclub.bsky.social
September 18, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Well the Lesser Yellowlegs relocated this afternoon, to the nearby Silt Pit, Etton, Cambs, where it showed a bit well… @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social @cambsbirdclub.bsky.social
Local birding royalty Hugh Wright, came up with the goods again, finding this Lesser Yellowlegs on Rectory Pit, Etton, Cambs. Still present this morning. @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social @cambsbirdclub.bsky.social
September 18, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Local birding royalty Hugh Wright, came up with the goods again, finding this Lesser Yellowlegs on Rectory Pit, Etton, Cambs. Still present this morning. @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social @cambsbirdclub.bsky.social
Another bit of footage of the superb Wood Sandpiper at Bainton Pits, Cambs this afternoon @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social @cambsbirdclub.bsky.social
September 2, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Another bit of footage of the superb Wood Sandpiper at Bainton Pits, Cambs this afternoon @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social @cambsbirdclub.bsky.social
No Redstarts or Whinchats, but a very confiding Lesser Whitethroat at Milton airfield, Cambs this morning. @cambsbirdclub.bsky.social
September 2, 2025 at 2:05 PM
No Redstarts or Whinchats, but a very confiding Lesser Whitethroat at Milton airfield, Cambs this morning. @cambsbirdclub.bsky.social
The Wood Sandpiper was still showing ridiculously well at one of the Bainton Pits, Cambs early afternoon. @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social @cambsbirdclub.bsky.social
September 2, 2025 at 1:50 PM
The Wood Sandpiper was still showing ridiculously well at one of the Bainton Pits, Cambs early afternoon. @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social @cambsbirdclub.bsky.social
This Black-necked grebe, found by local birder John Rimes, was fairly obliging this afternoon on the main lake at Deeping Lakes LNR, Lincs @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social @lincsbirding.bsky.social #ukbirds
July 23, 2025 at 3:30 PM
This Black-necked grebe, found by local birder John Rimes, was fairly obliging this afternoon on the main lake at Deeping Lakes LNR, Lincs @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social @lincsbirding.bsky.social #ukbirds
Now that the tip at Tanholt is no longer processing waste, these juv Yellow-legged gulls will be prized year ticks in the PBC area. This one was found by @jrmjones.bsky.social on Rectory Pit, Etton, Cambs on the 17/07 @cambsbirdclub.bsky.social #ukbirds
July 19, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Now that the tip at Tanholt is no longer processing waste, these juv Yellow-legged gulls will be prized year ticks in the PBC area. This one was found by @jrmjones.bsky.social on Rectory Pit, Etton, Cambs on the 17/07 @cambsbirdclub.bsky.social #ukbirds
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Rather unexpectedly, this Tawny Owl started hooting in broad daylight last weekend! A magical moment to witness. 🦉✨ More on the blog: justwildimages.blogspot.com
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June 28, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Rather unexpectedly, this Tawny Owl started hooting in broad daylight last weekend! A magical moment to witness. 🦉✨ More on the blog: justwildimages.blogspot.com
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My take on the Collared Pratincole, RSPB Frampton. Difficult conditions as the bird on both days I went, was always fairly distant & hunkered down due to the wind. So I put on paper, in biro, what I could see…. #ukbirds @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social @rspbframptonmarsh.bsky.social
June 25, 2025 at 3:00 PM
My take on the Collared Pratincole, RSPB Frampton. Difficult conditions as the bird on both days I went, was always fairly distant & hunkered down due to the wind. So I put on paper, in biro, what I could see…. #ukbirds @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social @rspbframptonmarsh.bsky.social
Another PBC year tick early this morning, after Hugh Wright found this Turnstone on Martin Pit, Etton, Cambs. Bird was reported as still present at 08:08hrs @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social @cambsbirdclub.bsky.social #ukbirds
May 19, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Another PBC year tick early this morning, after Hugh Wright found this Turnstone on Martin Pit, Etton, Cambs. Bird was reported as still present at 08:08hrs @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social @cambsbirdclub.bsky.social #ukbirds
Hoping one of the rarer waders visits the Nene Washes, Cambs this spring, but it’s good to get Sanderling on the PBC year list. Present this morning for a second day, affording decent views @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social @cambsbirdclub.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social #ukbirds
May 15, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Hoping one of the rarer waders visits the Nene Washes, Cambs this spring, but it’s good to get Sanderling on the PBC year list. Present this morning for a second day, affording decent views @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social @cambsbirdclub.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social #ukbirds
One of two Wood Sandpipers this morning on Rectory Pit, Etton, Cambs, still present at 0930hrs @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social @cambsbirdclub.bsky.social #ukbirds
May 5, 2025 at 9:10 AM
One of two Wood Sandpipers this morning on Rectory Pit, Etton, Cambs, still present at 0930hrs @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social @cambsbirdclub.bsky.social #ukbirds
Absolute scenes in the PBC area today. Hugh Wright kicked it off with a Temminck’s Stint on Rectory Pit, Etton, Cambs & then Kerry Harrison trumped it with this juv male Red-footed Falcon at Baston Fen, Lincs @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social #ukbirds @lincsbirding.bsky.social
May 3, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Absolute scenes in the PBC area today. Hugh Wright kicked it off with a Temminck’s Stint on Rectory Pit, Etton, Cambs & then Kerry Harrison trumped it with this juv male Red-footed Falcon at Baston Fen, Lincs @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social #ukbirds @lincsbirding.bsky.social
Found a super Barwit this morning on Rectory Pit, Etton, Cambs. Still present at 0915hrs @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social @cambsbirdclub.bsky.social
April 26, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Found a super Barwit this morning on Rectory Pit, Etton, Cambs. Still present at 0915hrs @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social @cambsbirdclub.bsky.social
Picked up a Godwit yesterday among Blackwits on Nene Washes, Cambs. Distant & poor light meant the expert advice of Jonathan Taylor was required, who had arrived on queue. Confirmed Barwit. Clearer views obtained leaves me feeling rather stupid……#alwaysabarwit #ukbirds @cambsbirdclub.bsky.social
April 22, 2025 at 7:37 AM
Picked up a Godwit yesterday among Blackwits on Nene Washes, Cambs. Distant & poor light meant the expert advice of Jonathan Taylor was required, who had arrived on queue. Confirmed Barwit. Clearer views obtained leaves me feeling rather stupid……#alwaysabarwit #ukbirds @cambsbirdclub.bsky.social