Gareth Clements
@birdergaz.bsky.social
Bird Watcher Ringer and try to be a bird finder lol
Love my family
Love Bressay
Love Shetland
Love my family
Love Bressay
Love Shetland
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I wasn't optimistic about my chances of seeing the Red-throated Diver first thing this morning at Ravensthorpe in the fog. Luckily it popped up only a couple of meters off the dam and was showing well. County tick 199 for me. #northantsbirds #birds #ukbirding
February 10, 2026 at 5:33 PM
I wasn't optimistic about my chances of seeing the Red-throated Diver first thing this morning at Ravensthorpe in the fog. Luckily it popped up only a couple of meters off the dam and was showing well. County tick 199 for me. #northantsbirds #birds #ukbirding
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Norfolk Records Committee
Late autumn 2025 saw a large influx of Dusky Warblers to the county, details received for nine of these.
Submissions still needed for birds at Brancaster, Caister, Horsey, Waxham. Wells East Hills, Wells North Point, Winterton and Yarmouth
Late autumn 2025 saw a large influx of Dusky Warblers to the county, details received for nine of these.
Submissions still needed for birds at Brancaster, Caister, Horsey, Waxham. Wells East Hills, Wells North Point, Winterton and Yarmouth
February 10, 2026 at 6:13 AM
Norfolk Records Committee
Late autumn 2025 saw a large influx of Dusky Warblers to the county, details received for nine of these.
Submissions still needed for birds at Brancaster, Caister, Horsey, Waxham. Wells East Hills, Wells North Point, Winterton and Yarmouth
Late autumn 2025 saw a large influx of Dusky Warblers to the county, details received for nine of these.
Submissions still needed for birds at Brancaster, Caister, Horsey, Waxham. Wells East Hills, Wells North Point, Winterton and Yarmouth
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Norfolk Records Committee
Submissions still required for reports of Bee-eaters in 2025 at Cley 18th May, West Runton 1st June and Wells North Point Aug 8th.
If you were lucky enough to find these please submit details to Norfolkbirdrecs@gmail.com
Submissions still required for reports of Bee-eaters in 2025 at Cley 18th May, West Runton 1st June and Wells North Point Aug 8th.
If you were lucky enough to find these please submit details to Norfolkbirdrecs@gmail.com
February 10, 2026 at 6:21 AM
Norfolk Records Committee
Submissions still required for reports of Bee-eaters in 2025 at Cley 18th May, West Runton 1st June and Wells North Point Aug 8th.
If you were lucky enough to find these please submit details to Norfolkbirdrecs@gmail.com
Submissions still required for reports of Bee-eaters in 2025 at Cley 18th May, West Runton 1st June and Wells North Point Aug 8th.
If you were lucky enough to find these please submit details to Norfolkbirdrecs@gmail.com
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A walk along the canal yday morning from Dimmingsdale to Bratch Locks revealed the drake Mandarin from Dec’25 was still present & became no.79 for the 10k year. Quiet otherwise but a good total of 9 singing Song Thrush added their uplifting vocals along the way #ukbirding
February 9, 2026 at 7:34 PM
A walk along the canal yday morning from Dimmingsdale to Bratch Locks revealed the drake Mandarin from Dec’25 was still present & became no.79 for the 10k year. Quiet otherwise but a good total of 9 singing Song Thrush added their uplifting vocals along the way #ukbirding
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Long staying Firecrests at Sutton Park, W Mids today.
February 9, 2026 at 9:23 PM
Long staying Firecrests at Sutton Park, W Mids today.
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A short video of the female King Eider that has frequented Quendale Bay here in Shetland since finding it in early December.
Also a very welcome addition to the house list...🏡✅
#BirdingScotland #UKbirding #RareBirdsUK #UKWildlife #Birds
Also a very welcome addition to the house list...🏡✅
#BirdingScotland #UKbirding #RareBirdsUK #UKWildlife #Birds
February 9, 2026 at 5:44 PM
A short video of the female King Eider that has frequented Quendale Bay here in Shetland since finding it in early December.
Also a very welcome addition to the house list...🏡✅
#BirdingScotland #UKbirding #RareBirdsUK #UKWildlife #Birds
Also a very welcome addition to the house list...🏡✅
#BirdingScotland #UKbirding #RareBirdsUK #UKWildlife #Birds
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Quick after work visit to Gailey Res produced a surprise Barnacle Goose on the sailing lake. All by itself and calling as Greylags flew overhead. With the current goose influx, who knows where this came from. Also Great Egret, 2 Little Egrets, 4 Goldeneye, 3 Oyc #staffsbirds
February 9, 2026 at 5:47 PM
Quick after work visit to Gailey Res produced a surprise Barnacle Goose on the sailing lake. All by itself and calling as Greylags flew overhead. With the current goose influx, who knows where this came from. Also Great Egret, 2 Little Egrets, 4 Goldeneye, 3 Oyc #staffsbirds
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Yeah, one been photographed 5 mins from my house down mushroom green/mousesweet brook and stour confluence but me an others have had no luck in the last 3 winters since the photo was seen! Glen Kirby had one last week at lutley gutter but that waterway is flooded orange currently…
February 8, 2026 at 11:29 AM
Yeah, one been photographed 5 mins from my house down mushroom green/mousesweet brook and stour confluence but me an others have had no luck in the last 3 winters since the photo was seen! Glen Kirby had one last week at lutley gutter but that waterway is flooded orange currently…
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Dipper!! In saltwells wood!!
Thanks to tip off from local togger this morning! Forgot my camera in rush!
Thanks to tip off from local togger this morning! Forgot my camera in rush!
February 8, 2026 at 10:46 AM
Dipper!! In saltwells wood!!
Thanks to tip off from local togger this morning! Forgot my camera in rush!
Thanks to tip off from local togger this morning! Forgot my camera in rush!
77 russian white fronted geese south east over wall heath west midlands per phil james dad 1035am
@birdguides.bsky.social
@birdguides.bsky.social
February 8, 2026 at 10:48 AM
77 russian white fronted geese south east over wall heath west midlands per phil james dad 1035am
@birdguides.bsky.social
@birdguides.bsky.social
77 russian white fronted geese south east over wombourne at 1030 and heading towards Swindon....shame they skirted around wolves per Matt Moseley.
@staffsbirdnews.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social
@staffsbirdnews.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social
February 8, 2026 at 10:37 AM
77 russian white fronted geese south east over wombourne at 1030 and heading towards Swindon....shame they skirted around wolves per Matt Moseley.
@staffsbirdnews.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social
@staffsbirdnews.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social
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My attempt on the Avon county year list record (208, set in 2006) began modestly with 123 species seen in January. But there was some quality in the form of Penduline Tit, RN Duck, LEO, Whooper, Bk Redstart, Gtr White-front, DB Brent, RB Merg, Firecrest, Scaup, Woodcock & Brambling #ukbirding
February 7, 2026 at 9:34 AM
My attempt on the Avon county year list record (208, set in 2006) began modestly with 123 species seen in January. But there was some quality in the form of Penduline Tit, RN Duck, LEO, Whooper, Bk Redstart, Gtr White-front, DB Brent, RB Merg, Firecrest, Scaup, Woodcock & Brambling #ukbirding
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More of the Iceland Gull that has been very obliging at Roundhay Park in Leeds the last few days. Flew too close to take photos a couple of times! #ukbirding #birds
February 7, 2026 at 4:31 PM
More of the Iceland Gull that has been very obliging at Roundhay Park in Leeds the last few days. Flew too close to take photos a couple of times! #ukbirding #birds
Mere farm, bobbington. 3 russian white fronted geese 1 Shelduck, 4 Tufted, 1 Stonechat. Plus the usual. Lots of singing Skylarks per Matt Moseley
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February 7, 2026 at 12:17 PM
Mere farm, bobbington. 3 russian white fronted geese 1 Shelduck, 4 Tufted, 1 Stonechat. Plus the usual. Lots of singing Skylarks per Matt Moseley
@staffsbirdnews.bsky.social
@birdguides.bsky.social
@staffsbirdnews.bsky.social
@birdguides.bsky.social
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‘The New Birds of the Sheffield Area’
The proof copy back from the printers, before it went to the bookbinders 😍
sbsg.org
gomerprinting.co.uk
The proof copy back from the printers, before it went to the bookbinders 😍
sbsg.org
gomerprinting.co.uk
February 6, 2026 at 10:54 AM
‘The New Birds of the Sheffield Area’
The proof copy back from the printers, before it went to the bookbinders 😍
sbsg.org
gomerprinting.co.uk
The proof copy back from the printers, before it went to the bookbinders 😍
sbsg.org
gomerprinting.co.uk
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Strike a pose: lovely to find this adult Little Gull at Leebitton, Shetland today which was joined by another individual shortly after. These pint-sized gulls are scarce winter visitors to Shetland and are the first records for 2026.
#BirdingScotland #UKbirding #UKWildlife #Birds
#BirdingScotland #UKbirding #UKWildlife #Birds
February 5, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Strike a pose: lovely to find this adult Little Gull at Leebitton, Shetland today which was joined by another individual shortly after. These pint-sized gulls are scarce winter visitors to Shetland and are the first records for 2026.
#BirdingScotland #UKbirding #UKWildlife #Birds
#BirdingScotland #UKbirding #UKWildlife #Birds
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The Shropshire Bird Report for 2024 is now being delivered. As always, it’s a fascinating resource and a delight for Shropshire bird nerds.
It’s a great credit to the hard work and diligence of @pilning.bsky.social
and the team. Work on SBR 2025 is about to start!
#ShropshireBirds
It’s a great credit to the hard work and diligence of @pilning.bsky.social
and the team. Work on SBR 2025 is about to start!
#ShropshireBirds
February 5, 2026 at 9:41 PM
The Shropshire Bird Report for 2024 is now being delivered. As always, it’s a fascinating resource and a delight for Shropshire bird nerds.
It’s a great credit to the hard work and diligence of @pilning.bsky.social
and the team. Work on SBR 2025 is about to start!
#ShropshireBirds
It’s a great credit to the hard work and diligence of @pilning.bsky.social
and the team. Work on SBR 2025 is about to start!
#ShropshireBirds
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I needed these today after reading about the grim Greenland Whitefront situation. Popped over to see an excellent flock of 40 Russian Whitefronts and left having seen 💥194💥! The highest #shropshirebirding count since the demise of the wintering flock in late 70s! #goosing ebird.org/checklist/S2...
February 5, 2026 at 6:40 PM
I needed these today after reading about the grim Greenland Whitefront situation. Popped over to see an excellent flock of 40 Russian Whitefronts and left having seen 💥194💥! The highest #shropshirebirding count since the demise of the wintering flock in late 70s! #goosing ebird.org/checklist/S2...
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Recent trip to East Anglia: 3 Zitting Cisticola (p1) at Walberswick; Black-winged Kite, 22+ Crane & Bearded Tit at Hickling Broad; Iceland Gull (p2) at Sea Palling; Eastern Black Redstart (p3) at Sheringham; 5 Tundra Bean Geese (p4), Red-necked Grebe & Merlin at Burnham Overy @birdergaz.bsky.social
February 3, 2026 at 7:40 PM
Recent trip to East Anglia: 3 Zitting Cisticola (p1) at Walberswick; Black-winged Kite, 22+ Crane & Bearded Tit at Hickling Broad; Iceland Gull (p2) at Sea Palling; Eastern Black Redstart (p3) at Sheringham; 5 Tundra Bean Geese (p4), Red-necked Grebe & Merlin at Burnham Overy @birdergaz.bsky.social
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A very good day out around East Anglia. Much better views of Zitting Cisticola than I had back in August, plus Black-winged Kite, Eastern Black Redstart, Bittern, Cranes and Spotted Redshanks #ukbirding #rarebirdsuk
January 31, 2026 at 4:14 PM
A very good day out around East Anglia. Much better views of Zitting Cisticola than I had back in August, plus Black-winged Kite, Eastern Black Redstart, Bittern, Cranes and Spotted Redshanks #ukbirding #rarebirdsuk
ZItting Cisticola, BwKite, Eastern Black Redstart, Iceland Gull, Tundra Bean Geese, Rn Grebe, Caspian Gull, Bewicks Swan, Cranes, Bearded Tit, Merlin, Spotted Redshank plus more...
Great day with my dad @kevin-clements.bsky.social also decided @manchesterbirder.bsky.social is my good luck charm.
Great day with my dad @kevin-clements.bsky.social also decided @manchesterbirder.bsky.social is my good luck charm.
February 1, 2026 at 9:35 AM
ZItting Cisticola, BwKite, Eastern Black Redstart, Iceland Gull, Tundra Bean Geese, Rn Grebe, Caspian Gull, Bewicks Swan, Cranes, Bearded Tit, Merlin, Spotted Redshank plus more...
Great day with my dad @kevin-clements.bsky.social also decided @manchesterbirder.bsky.social is my good luck charm.
Great day with my dad @kevin-clements.bsky.social also decided @manchesterbirder.bsky.social is my good luck charm.
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Absolutely phenomenal wildlife in Norfolk today - not even sure where to begin writing about it! Eastern Black Redstart, Black-winged Kite, Red-necked Grebe, 8 species of goose, Long-tailed Duck, Crane, Spoonbill, Bar-tailed Godwit... if anything it was too good! #ukbirding #birds #BirdsSeenIn2026
January 31, 2026 at 10:09 PM
Absolutely phenomenal wildlife in Norfolk today - not even sure where to begin writing about it! Eastern Black Redstart, Black-winged Kite, Red-necked Grebe, 8 species of goose, Long-tailed Duck, Crane, Spoonbill, Bar-tailed Godwit... if anything it was too good! #ukbirding #birds #BirdsSeenIn2026
Sub species but always wanted to see one @kevin-clements.bsky.social
January 31, 2026 at 4:33 PM
Sub species but always wanted to see one @kevin-clements.bsky.social
The ruddy shelduck has a pale yellow ring/tags birders couldnt make out any codes
Interesting see below
submit.cr-birding.org/projects/175/
Interesting see below
submit.cr-birding.org/projects/175/
January 31, 2026 at 2:22 PM
The ruddy shelduck has a pale yellow ring/tags birders couldnt make out any codes
Interesting see below
submit.cr-birding.org/projects/175/
Interesting see below
submit.cr-birding.org/projects/175/