Clive Hargrave
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Amateur birder, other interests, reptiles and amphibians, native orchids, exotic plants.
A few from yesterday's visit to Slimbridge. Whooper Swans, Common Cranes, Ruff and Great White Egret.
February 5, 2026 at 7:10 PM
A few from yesterday's visit to Slimbridge. Whooper Swans, Common Cranes, Ruff and Great White Egret.
Poole Park in the rain. Mandarin, Pochard, Red Breasted Merganser (fm) and Redshank. @harbourbirds.bsky.social
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February 3, 2026 at 2:44 PM
Poole Park in the rain. Mandarin, Pochard, Red Breasted Merganser (fm) and Redshank. @harbourbirds.bsky.social
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He brought a few from Hawaii to Slimbridge to save them from extinction in the early 60's.
February 1, 2026 at 4:36 PM
He brought a few from Hawaii to Slimbridge to save them from extinction in the early 60's.
Red Necked Grebe, a long way off and Grey Plover, Bramble Bush Bay, Studland. @harbourbirds.bsky.social
January 28, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Red Necked Grebe, a long way off and Grey Plover, Bramble Bush Bay, Studland. @harbourbirds.bsky.social
Glad you got see it, nice shot through the scope.
January 25, 2026 at 6:52 PM
Glad you got see it, nice shot through the scope.
Glossy Ibis flock, Wareham.
January 20, 2026 at 8:12 PM
Glossy Ibis flock, Wareham.
Mandarin and Pochard, Poole Park.
January 20, 2026 at 8:09 PM
Mandarin and Pochard, Poole Park.
Very sad and I think Environment Ministers are chosen for their lack of concern regarding the environment.
January 19, 2026 at 7:15 PM
Very sad and I think Environment Ministers are chosen for their lack of concern regarding the environment.
I hope you are over it soon, I have had Covid three times, none have been 'just like a cold' as some suggest.
January 11, 2026 at 4:04 PM
I hope you are over it soon, I have had Covid three times, none have been 'just like a cold' as some suggest.
January 10, 2026 at 8:08 PM
Upton Country Park. Redwing (dozens), buzzard and Pintails. @harbourbirds.bsky.social
January 6, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Upton Country Park. Redwing (dozens), buzzard and Pintails. @harbourbirds.bsky.social
Goosanders at Pallington Lakes (Sculpture By The Lakes) two pairs but rarely together.
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January 3, 2026 at 5:09 PM
Goosanders at Pallington Lakes (Sculpture By The Lakes) two pairs but rarely together.
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I was only at Ridge for briefly. Sewage works are on the private road through the railway crossing upto the oil wells from the Norden roundabout.
1/4 of a mile up on the left.
1/4 of a mile up on the left.
January 1, 2026 at 10:18 PM
I was only at Ridge for briefly. Sewage works are on the private road through the railway crossing upto the oil wells from the Norden roundabout.
1/4 of a mile up on the left.
1/4 of a mile up on the left.
Norden STW, near Corfe. Grey Wagtail, Goldcrest and Chiffchaffs on the filter beds.Also a Firecrest in nearby tree.
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January 1, 2026 at 8:27 PM
Norden STW, near Corfe. Grey Wagtail, Goldcrest and Chiffchaffs on the filter beds.Also a Firecrest in nearby tree.
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White Fronted Geese, Greylags, Barnacle and Egyptian Goose along with Canada Geese, 5 species of Geese in the one field at Ridge, Unfortunately the Bean Geese had moved on.
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January 1, 2026 at 8:20 PM
White Fronted Geese, Greylags, Barnacle and Egyptian Goose along with Canada Geese, 5 species of Geese in the one field at Ridge, Unfortunately the Bean Geese had moved on.
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Thanks Martin , I'll try tomorrow if I can.
December 31, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Thanks Martin , I'll try tomorrow if I can.
Easy to see or scope views only?
December 31, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Easy to see or scope views only?
Yes, saw him at Arne yesterday.
December 30, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Yes, saw him at Arne yesterday.
Eddie J is also on that one.
December 30, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Eddie J is also on that one.
Norden STW, near Corfe. Firecrest, Goldcrest, Long Tailed
Tit and Chiffchaffs everywhere. @harbourbirds.bsky.social
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Tit and Chiffchaffs everywhere. @harbourbirds.bsky.social
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December 30, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Norden STW, near Corfe. Firecrest, Goldcrest, Long Tailed
Tit and Chiffchaffs everywhere. @harbourbirds.bsky.social
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Tit and Chiffchaffs everywhere. @harbourbirds.bsky.social
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Hope you are recovering. I am booked on next Wednesday's boat.
December 30, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Hope you are recovering. I am booked on next Wednesday's boat.
The Ridge Tundra Bean Geese were showing well this morning while the White Fronts were at the back of the field.
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December 29, 2025 at 4:42 PM
The Ridge Tundra Bean Geese were showing well this morning while the White Fronts were at the back of the field.
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A Xmas Day walk around Hamworthy beach and in the play area a nice reminder, just three months to go and hopefully they will be back.🤞
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December 27, 2025 at 8:43 PM
A Xmas Day walk around Hamworthy beach and in the play area a nice reminder, just three months to go and hopefully they will be back.🤞
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Welcome Liz, I can't remember being that 'young'😄
I hope you have a great Xmas and I will no doubt see you around in the New Year.
I hope you have a great Xmas and I will no doubt see you around in the New Year.
December 24, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Welcome Liz, I can't remember being that 'young'😄
I hope you have a great Xmas and I will no doubt see you around in the New Year.
I hope you have a great Xmas and I will no doubt see you around in the New Year.
Drake Mandarin Duck on the minature railway lake Poole Park.
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December 19, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Drake Mandarin Duck on the minature railway lake Poole Park.
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