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I spent much of this week back on the coast, inc. couple of sessions on the clifftop at Bempton and Buckton were high quality - one of which was spent guiding the fabulous RSPB Bempton Cliffs volunteering team with Will (our first of the year). More here: northernrustic.blogspot.com/2026/01/the-...
January 17, 2026 at 3:49 PM
I spent much of this week back on the coast, inc. couple of sessions on the clifftop at Bempton and Buckton were high quality - one of which was spent guiding the fabulous RSPB Bempton Cliffs volunteering team with Will (our first of the year). More here: northernrustic.blogspot.com/2026/01/the-...
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Not sure I've ever seen an American Wigeon as well as the Ribble one. Even better when the sun came out this afternoon. Couldn't find the nearby Myerscough drake late on though #lancsbirding #wildfowl
January 13, 2026 at 9:08 PM
Not sure I've ever seen an American Wigeon as well as the Ribble one. Even better when the sun came out this afternoon. Couldn't find the nearby Myerscough drake late on though #lancsbirding #wildfowl
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January 12, 2026 at 7:01 PM
If you're planning an epic road trip this year, make sure that you take one of our fantastic binoculars with you. Then you'll be sure not to miss that Eagle overhead, Stag on a hillside or Otter in a Loch! With models available from just £29, we have something for everyone:
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Translocation of Raso Larks to the island of Santa Luzia in 2018 after eradication of invasive cats has been spectacularly successful, with nearly 1000 individuals now. Great work by @birdlifeglobal.bsky.social partner Biosfera, and long-championed by Mike Brooke www.birdguides.com/news/raso-la...
Raso Lark reintroduction proves a triumph
After a small number of Raso Larks were translocated to Santa Luzia in 2018, the population has grown to as many as 1,000 individuals.
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January 12, 2026 at 7:41 PM
Translocation of Raso Larks to the island of Santa Luzia in 2018 after eradication of invasive cats has been spectacularly successful, with nearly 1000 individuals now. Great work by @birdlifeglobal.bsky.social partner Biosfera, and long-championed by Mike Brooke www.birdguides.com/news/raso-la...
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KOS species of the month – January
Kittiwake – No longer a breeding species within Kent these medium sized gulls are best identified off the coast in winter by their yellow bill, grey wash over the back of the neck, black wing tips and black legs. #kentosbirding #kentbirding
Kittiwake – No longer a breeding species within Kent these medium sized gulls are best identified off the coast in winter by their yellow bill, grey wash over the back of the neck, black wing tips and black legs. #kentosbirding #kentbirding
January 12, 2026 at 5:03 PM
KOS species of the month – January
Kittiwake – No longer a breeding species within Kent these medium sized gulls are best identified off the coast in winter by their yellow bill, grey wash over the back of the neck, black wing tips and black legs. #kentosbirding #kentbirding
Kittiwake – No longer a breeding species within Kent these medium sized gulls are best identified off the coast in winter by their yellow bill, grey wash over the back of the neck, black wing tips and black legs. #kentosbirding #kentbirding
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Two Pacific Divers off Roskilly (12th Jan). These are probably the third & fourth for Cornwall. Photo includes four Great Northern Diver and two Pacific Diver (extreme right and second left). This is the first time that two Pacific’s have actually been seen and photographed together in Cornwall.
January 12, 2026 at 3:51 PM
Two Pacific Divers off Roskilly (12th Jan). These are probably the third & fourth for Cornwall. Photo includes four Great Northern Diver and two Pacific Diver (extreme right and second left). This is the first time that two Pacific’s have actually been seen and photographed together in Cornwall.
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Anyone will an interest in bird finding and the history of birding through the decades, particularly in Lincolnshire, should read this wonderful piece by our esteemed birder, Graham Catley. #lincsbirding
You have to do something on wet days www.grahamcatley.com/blog-1/2026-...
2026 what to do birding wise and reflections on bird finding — Graham Catley Photography
More of the same I guess is what springs to mind immediately but as we all are very much aware birding is not what it was 50 years ago or even 30 years ago for so many diverse reasons. My addiction to...
www.grahamcatley.com
January 11, 2026 at 9:26 PM
Anyone will an interest in bird finding and the history of birding through the decades, particularly in Lincolnshire, should read this wonderful piece by our esteemed birder, Graham Catley. #lincsbirding
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I started my weekend by trudging around Whetsted GP’s where I got 51 species (just 80% of my NYD total there). 2 White-fronted Geese the best plus 3 Great White Egrets, 2 Ravens, drake Goldeneye, 600 Lapwing and a Muscovy Duck 🤭
RED-FLANKED BLUETAIL was #236 for West Kent - amazing!
RED-FLANKED BLUETAIL was #236 for West Kent - amazing!
January 11, 2026 at 7:13 PM
I started my weekend by trudging around Whetsted GP’s where I got 51 species (just 80% of my NYD total there). 2 White-fronted Geese the best plus 3 Great White Egrets, 2 Ravens, drake Goldeneye, 600 Lapwing and a Muscovy Duck 🤭
RED-FLANKED BLUETAIL was #236 for West Kent - amazing!
RED-FLANKED BLUETAIL was #236 for West Kent - amazing!
It was only 200 metres more to Surrey 🧐🫣😎. Kent and LNHS won though 🫣🤗. Red-flanked Bluetail found by Will Oliver yesterday afternoon and very very elusive . Still difficult today but a few saw it well with patience . Also in the area, Woodcock, Brambling, Crossbills
January 11, 2026 at 5:28 PM
It was only 200 metres more to Surrey 🧐🫣😎. Kent and LNHS won though 🫣🤗. Red-flanked Bluetail found by Will Oliver yesterday afternoon and very very elusive . Still difficult today but a few saw it well with patience . Also in the area, Woodcock, Brambling, Crossbills
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This month's online talk on Friday evening is a fascinating one about Lesser Spotted Woodpeckers. Full details at www.ebws.org.uk/talks/jan26
#essexbirding
#essexbirding
January 7, 2026 at 10:52 PM
This month's online talk on Friday evening is a fascinating one about Lesser Spotted Woodpeckers. Full details at www.ebws.org.uk/talks/jan26
#essexbirding
#essexbirding
Today a few of said goodbye to John Tilbrook (JT) RIP John. @kentishplover.bsky.social
January 7, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Today a few of said goodbye to John Tilbrook (JT) RIP John. @kentishplover.bsky.social
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I was lucky enough to bump into the Black-winged Kite just S of Horsey Mill at 1410 today before it drifted off towards Hickling. Very happy indeed. The male Hen Harrier had won the drive round the Broads before that. #UKBirding #norfolkbirding
January 7, 2026 at 4:29 PM
I was lucky enough to bump into the Black-winged Kite just S of Horsey Mill at 1410 today before it drifted off towards Hickling. Very happy indeed. The male Hen Harrier had won the drive round the Broads before that. #UKBirding #norfolkbirding
Sadly I heard a few days ago that John Tilbrook died on 22nd Nov last year, a day after his 87th birthday . John had a stroke about seven years ago and was pretty much housebound from then on. Many of you will have fond memories of John or JT as we called in . He’s catchphrases will live on though
January 5, 2026 at 9:30 PM
Sadly I heard a few days ago that John Tilbrook died on 22nd Nov last year, a day after his 87th birthday . John had a stroke about seven years ago and was pretty much housebound from then on. Many of you will have fond memories of John or JT as we called in . He’s catchphrases will live on though
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Another opportunity for insomniacs to catch up on some sleep - I'm giving a talk on "Birds in History, Myth and Folklore" on Friday 9th January at 7.30pm in Blean village hall.
January 4, 2026 at 3:31 PM
Another opportunity for insomniacs to catch up on some sleep - I'm giving a talk on "Birds in History, Myth and Folklore" on Friday 9th January at 7.30pm in Blean village hall.
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Happy New Year 🥳 We hope 2026 is a good one!
Remember, you can keep up with all the latest dragonfly news this year by signing up to our free monthly e-newsletter 📰 british-dragonflies.org.uk/get-involved...
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January 1, 2026 at 6:01 AM
Happy New Year 🥳 We hope 2026 is a good one!
Remember, you can keep up with all the latest dragonfly news this year by signing up to our free monthly e-newsletter 📰 british-dragonflies.org.uk/get-involved...
Remember, you can keep up with all the latest dragonfly news this year by signing up to our free monthly e-newsletter 📰 british-dragonflies.org.uk/get-involved...
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The wider Dungeness recording area had 240 bird sp in 2025
Plenty of scarcities/rarities but declining number of migrant birds and breeding species
No Sabines Gull, Snow Bunting or Glaucous Gull during the year
Eastern Bonelli’s Warbler and Zitting Cisticola the new Dungeness birds
#KentBirding
Plenty of scarcities/rarities but declining number of migrant birds and breeding species
No Sabines Gull, Snow Bunting or Glaucous Gull during the year
Eastern Bonelli’s Warbler and Zitting Cisticola the new Dungeness birds
#KentBirding
December 31, 2025 at 7:53 PM
The wider Dungeness recording area had 240 bird sp in 2025
Plenty of scarcities/rarities but declining number of migrant birds and breeding species
No Sabines Gull, Snow Bunting or Glaucous Gull during the year
Eastern Bonelli’s Warbler and Zitting Cisticola the new Dungeness birds
#KentBirding
Plenty of scarcities/rarities but declining number of migrant birds and breeding species
No Sabines Gull, Snow Bunting or Glaucous Gull during the year
Eastern Bonelli’s Warbler and Zitting Cisticola the new Dungeness birds
#KentBirding
End of 2025, 1876 species of bird recorded in my 48th year of birding. Met friends old and new, a year of mostly good memories tinged with sadness though, a sad reality of getting older. Too many highlights so here’s four random photos .
Happy new year to all for 2026
Happy new year to all for 2026
December 31, 2025 at 7:28 PM
End of 2025, 1876 species of bird recorded in my 48th year of birding. Met friends old and new, a year of mostly good memories tinged with sadness though, a sad reality of getting older. Too many highlights so here’s four random photos .
Happy new year to all for 2026
Happy new year to all for 2026
I explored Shorne and Higham marshes today, another enjoyable walk. I recorded 72 species with Merlin, Great Egret, Buzzard, Ringed Plover, Brent Goose, Marsh Harrier amongst others. Here’s to 2026
December 31, 2025 at 4:20 PM
I explored Shorne and Higham marshes today, another enjoyable walk. I recorded 72 species with Merlin, Great Egret, Buzzard, Ringed Plover, Brent Goose, Marsh Harrier amongst others. Here’s to 2026
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RSPB Dungeness from Dennis’s Hide on 6.12.25 & 17.12.25 - Caspian Gull R-OY, rung as Pullus on 13.05.22, At IJsselmeer (De Kreupel), Noord Holland.
#birds
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December 30, 2025 at 7:49 PM
RSPB Dungeness from Dennis’s Hide on 6.12.25 & 17.12.25 - Caspian Gull R-OY, rung as Pullus on 13.05.22, At IJsselmeer (De Kreupel), Noord Holland.
#birds
#birding
#gulls
#kentbirding
#ukbirding
#birds
#birding
#gulls
#kentbirding
#ukbirding
North Kent, part 2 . The return walk to pick up the car . 44 species with Redpoll, Water Rail, Buzzard, Firecrests, Raven, Grey Wagtail, Shovelers, Great spotted Woody all topped off with the glorious sights, sounds and smells of the Garden of England 🧐🫣🥹
December 30, 2025 at 7:41 PM
North Kent, part 2 . The return walk to pick up the car . 44 species with Redpoll, Water Rail, Buzzard, Firecrests, Raven, Grey Wagtail, Shovelers, Great spotted Woody all topped off with the glorious sights, sounds and smells of the Garden of England 🧐🫣🥹
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A bonus Dungeness year tick early afternoon thanks to a timely call from John Young, a Common Crane circling over Dengemarsh plainly visible from my house albeit a distantly. My 232 species this year in Dunge area. @dungenessowen.bsky.social will have the full year list.
#UKBirding
#Kentbirding
#UKBirding
#Kentbirding
December 30, 2025 at 7:12 PM
A bonus Dungeness year tick early afternoon thanks to a timely call from John Young, a Common Crane circling over Dengemarsh plainly visible from my house albeit a distantly. My 232 species this year in Dunge area. @dungenessowen.bsky.social will have the full year list.
#UKBirding
#Kentbirding
#UKBirding
#Kentbirding
Just when you thought it was safe to come out of the Water.....
December 29, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Just when you thought it was safe to come out of the Water.....
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The guardians of the countryside have been busy again out on Walland Marsh, I have no idea why they have butchered the hedges, I can only think that some government incentive was offered, as we know the Guardians do nothing without a return.
December 29, 2025 at 7:01 PM
The guardians of the countryside have been busy again out on Walland Marsh, I have no idea why they have butchered the hedges, I can only think that some government incentive was offered, as we know the Guardians do nothing without a return.
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One of two Siberian Chiffchaffs at Colyton WTW this afternoon. Impossible to count in any meaningful way, but wouldn't surprise me if there were 100+ Chiffs present here. Quite a captivating sight. 😎
#DevonBirds
#DevonBirds
December 29, 2025 at 6:55 PM
One of two Siberian Chiffchaffs at Colyton WTW this afternoon. Impossible to count in any meaningful way, but wouldn't surprise me if there were 100+ Chiffs present here. Quite a captivating sight. 😎
#DevonBirds
#DevonBirds
Two of the endemic Parakeets of the Sub-Antarctic Islands of New Zealand, Antipodes and Reischek's Parakeet. Two superb birds in a very remote and spectacular setting.
December 29, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Two of the endemic Parakeets of the Sub-Antarctic Islands of New Zealand, Antipodes and Reischek's Parakeet. Two superb birds in a very remote and spectacular setting.