Mel S-W
@corvidcrazychap.bsky.social
Birder - Plants - Insects - MOTHS & more
Essex - Rye meads volunteer - did I say birds
I am definitely a Biophiliac 🤭
Essex - Rye meads volunteer - did I say birds
I am definitely a Biophiliac 🤭
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Nice relaxing wander around @suffolkwildlife.bsky.social Lackford Lakes yesterday. Good numbers of passerines incl 4 CROSSBILL, several TREECREEPER, MARSH TITS, SISKINS & REDPOLLS in woodlands and GREAT EGRET on the lakes. #suffolkbirding #birds #birding #BirdsSeenIn2025
December 31, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Nice relaxing wander around @suffolkwildlife.bsky.social Lackford Lakes yesterday. Good numbers of passerines incl 4 CROSSBILL, several TREECREEPER, MARSH TITS, SISKINS & REDPOLLS in woodlands and GREAT EGRET on the lakes. #suffolkbirding #birds #birding #BirdsSeenIn2025
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Meet Herring Gull, the latest addition to the Wild Woolley Friends Collection.
Needle felted sculpture, made from 100% wool.
#birds #birdart #wildlifeartist
Needle felted sculpture, made from 100% wool.
#birds #birdart #wildlifeartist
December 29, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Meet Herring Gull, the latest addition to the Wild Woolley Friends Collection.
Needle felted sculpture, made from 100% wool.
#birds #birdart #wildlifeartist
Needle felted sculpture, made from 100% wool.
#birds #birdart #wildlifeartist
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Looking for a new start in 2026? We are recruiting for three great job opportunities. Come and join the team and help achieve our vision of a world rich in wildlife where bats and people thrive together. Deadline for applying is 12th January 2026. To find out more: www.bats.org.uk/the-trust/jo... 🦇
December 29, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Looking for a new start in 2026? We are recruiting for three great job opportunities. Come and join the team and help achieve our vision of a world rich in wildlife where bats and people thrive together. Deadline for applying is 12th January 2026. To find out more: www.bats.org.uk/the-trust/jo... 🦇
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Birders have been asked not to access Hanningfield reservoir, Essex, tomorrow (Monday) as the reserve and centre are closed due to an incident. Please respect this instruction from the rangers. #essexbirding
December 28, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Birders have been asked not to access Hanningfield reservoir, Essex, tomorrow (Monday) as the reserve and centre are closed due to an incident. Please respect this instruction from the rangers. #essexbirding
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What were your #Top5Birds or bird moments from the past week?
Mine, in Norfolk:
1. Barn Owl flying with a large rodent in its beak
2. Three Meadow Pipits bathing together
3. Huge flock of Pink-footed Geese flying over
4. Herring Gull attacking a Red-breasted Merganser
5. Hand-feeding wild Robins
🪶
Mine, in Norfolk:
1. Barn Owl flying with a large rodent in its beak
2. Three Meadow Pipits bathing together
3. Huge flock of Pink-footed Geese flying over
4. Herring Gull attacking a Red-breasted Merganser
5. Hand-feeding wild Robins
🪶
December 28, 2025 at 3:01 PM
What were your #Top5Birds or bird moments from the past week?
Mine, in Norfolk:
1. Barn Owl flying with a large rodent in its beak
2. Three Meadow Pipits bathing together
3. Huge flock of Pink-footed Geese flying over
4. Herring Gull attacking a Red-breasted Merganser
5. Hand-feeding wild Robins
🪶
Mine, in Norfolk:
1. Barn Owl flying with a large rodent in its beak
2. Three Meadow Pipits bathing together
3. Huge flock of Pink-footed Geese flying over
4. Herring Gull attacking a Red-breasted Merganser
5. Hand-feeding wild Robins
🪶
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Listening to Colin Murray’s and Pat Nevin’s @bbc6music.bsky.social top football anthems.
My all time fave (and should’ve been #1) is Hibs adoption of the Proclaimers Sunshine on Leith and none better than when it was sung at their 2016 Scottish Cup triumph. Sends shivers down my spine. Enjoy!
My all time fave (and should’ve been #1) is Hibs adoption of the Proclaimers Sunshine on Leith and none better than when it was sung at their 2016 Scottish Cup triumph. Sends shivers down my spine. Enjoy!
Sunshine On Leith | Hibs Fans Sing After The 2016 Scottish Cup Final
YouTube video by Scottish Gas Scottish Cup
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December 28, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Listening to Colin Murray’s and Pat Nevin’s @bbc6music.bsky.social top football anthems.
My all time fave (and should’ve been #1) is Hibs adoption of the Proclaimers Sunshine on Leith and none better than when it was sung at their 2016 Scottish Cup triumph. Sends shivers down my spine. Enjoy!
My all time fave (and should’ve been #1) is Hibs adoption of the Proclaimers Sunshine on Leith and none better than when it was sung at their 2016 Scottish Cup triumph. Sends shivers down my spine. Enjoy!
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Incredible story about a fish and the forces of time. www.cnn.com/2025/12/26/a...
This tiny ancient fish only lives between two waterfalls in one river. It’s now under threat | CNN
Along a nine-mile stretch of river between two waterfalls in the Australian rainforest lives a tiny fish that’s been there for millions of years, hiding between rocks along the riverbank by day and em...
www.cnn.com
December 28, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Incredible story about a fish and the forces of time. www.cnn.com/2025/12/26/a...
Possibly Velvet shank fungi from today if correct a new species for me #EppingForest #Mycology #Fungi
December 26, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Possibly Velvet shank fungi from today if correct a new species for me #EppingForest #Mycology #Fungi
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Almost like the old cold days: 42 White-fronted Geese arrive in the Lee Valley at Holyfield, in current mass arrival.
December 26, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Almost like the old cold days: 42 White-fronted Geese arrive in the Lee Valley at Holyfield, in current mass arrival.
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🦇 Our 'How to Run Bat Walks' course is coming back! And you even have a choice of dates:
- Two afternoon sessions on Thursday 19 and 26 February 2026 starting at 2:30pm on Zoom
OR
- Two evening sessions on 4 and 11 March 2026 starting at 6:30pm on Zoom
More info: www.bats.org.uk/our-work/tra...
- Two afternoon sessions on Thursday 19 and 26 February 2026 starting at 2:30pm on Zoom
OR
- Two evening sessions on 4 and 11 March 2026 starting at 6:30pm on Zoom
More info: www.bats.org.uk/our-work/tra...
December 26, 2025 at 11:41 AM
🦇 Our 'How to Run Bat Walks' course is coming back! And you even have a choice of dates:
- Two afternoon sessions on Thursday 19 and 26 February 2026 starting at 2:30pm on Zoom
OR
- Two evening sessions on 4 and 11 March 2026 starting at 6:30pm on Zoom
More info: www.bats.org.uk/our-work/tra...
- Two afternoon sessions on Thursday 19 and 26 February 2026 starting at 2:30pm on Zoom
OR
- Two evening sessions on 4 and 11 March 2026 starting at 6:30pm on Zoom
More info: www.bats.org.uk/our-work/tra...
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❄️ Winter Guest Perk 🍽️
Staying at Spurn Bird Observatory this winter? Enjoy 15% off all food and drink at the Crown & Anchor, just a short walk from the hostel.
📅 December–February
🍻 Available to all overnight guests
The perfect way to warm up after a winter’s day at Spurn!
Staying at Spurn Bird Observatory this winter? Enjoy 15% off all food and drink at the Crown & Anchor, just a short walk from the hostel.
📅 December–February
🍻 Available to all overnight guests
The perfect way to warm up after a winter’s day at Spurn!
December 24, 2025 at 5:00 PM
❄️ Winter Guest Perk 🍽️
Staying at Spurn Bird Observatory this winter? Enjoy 15% off all food and drink at the Crown & Anchor, just a short walk from the hostel.
📅 December–February
🍻 Available to all overnight guests
The perfect way to warm up after a winter’s day at Spurn!
Staying at Spurn Bird Observatory this winter? Enjoy 15% off all food and drink at the Crown & Anchor, just a short walk from the hostel.
📅 December–February
🍻 Available to all overnight guests
The perfect way to warm up after a winter’s day at Spurn!
Hey guys thanks for the #LentoAdvent I have really enjoyed it & managed I think to do all the days 😍
Thanks to everyone who has joined in with this year's #LentoAdvent. We hope it has given you some
🎉 joy 🎉
The last theme is a wildcard. Share your joyful moments from 2025 or your plans for joy in 2026.
Please share your pictures with alt text so everyone can join in.
🎉 joy 🎉
The last theme is a wildcard. Share your joyful moments from 2025 or your plans for joy in 2026.
Please share your pictures with alt text so everyone can join in.
December 24, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Hey guys thanks for the #LentoAdvent I have really enjoyed it & managed I think to do all the days 😍
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A very Happy Christmas and a bird-filled 2026 to all our clients, followers and birding friends!
2025 has been another great year with lots of bird and other wildlife highlights on our tours, day trips and barge trips and we are looking forward to 2026 and beyond…
#birding #birds #wildlife
2025 has been another great year with lots of bird and other wildlife highlights on our tours, day trips and barge trips and we are looking forward to 2026 and beyond…
#birding #birds #wildlife
December 24, 2025 at 9:59 AM
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Thanks to everyone who has joined in with this year's #LentoAdvent. We hope it has given you some
🎉 joy 🎉
The last theme is a wildcard. Share your joyful moments from 2025 or your plans for joy in 2026.
Please share your pictures with alt text so everyone can join in.
🎉 joy 🎉
The last theme is a wildcard. Share your joyful moments from 2025 or your plans for joy in 2026.
Please share your pictures with alt text so everyone can join in.
December 24, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Thanks to everyone who has joined in with this year's #LentoAdvent. We hope it has given you some
🎉 joy 🎉
The last theme is a wildcard. Share your joyful moments from 2025 or your plans for joy in 2026.
Please share your pictures with alt text so everyone can join in.
🎉 joy 🎉
The last theme is a wildcard. Share your joyful moments from 2025 or your plans for joy in 2026.
Please share your pictures with alt text so everyone can join in.
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Today's penultimate #LentoAdvent day 23, theme is
🦓 patterns 🦓
For a soothing almost end to the series, share your pattern pics. Maybe patterns in leaves or water or artwork? Maybe butterflies or feathers or shells?
Please share your pictures with alt text.
🦓 patterns 🦓
For a soothing almost end to the series, share your pattern pics. Maybe patterns in leaves or water or artwork? Maybe butterflies or feathers or shells?
Please share your pictures with alt text.
December 23, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Today's penultimate #LentoAdvent day 23, theme is
🦓 patterns 🦓
For a soothing almost end to the series, share your pattern pics. Maybe patterns in leaves or water or artwork? Maybe butterflies or feathers or shells?
Please share your pictures with alt text.
🦓 patterns 🦓
For a soothing almost end to the series, share your pattern pics. Maybe patterns in leaves or water or artwork? Maybe butterflies or feathers or shells?
Please share your pictures with alt text.
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Last few days now... Today's #LentoAdvent, day 22, theme is
🦡 wildlife 🐿️
Did you have a wild encounter with an animal or bird this year? Maybe something you'd never seen before? Or a new cat or dog friend or butterfly or caterpillar visitor to your garden?
Please share your wildlife with alt text
🦡 wildlife 🐿️
Did you have a wild encounter with an animal or bird this year? Maybe something you'd never seen before? Or a new cat or dog friend or butterfly or caterpillar visitor to your garden?
Please share your wildlife with alt text
December 22, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Last few days now... Today's #LentoAdvent, day 22, theme is
🦡 wildlife 🐿️
Did you have a wild encounter with an animal or bird this year? Maybe something you'd never seen before? Or a new cat or dog friend or butterfly or caterpillar visitor to your garden?
Please share your wildlife with alt text
🦡 wildlife 🐿️
Did you have a wild encounter with an animal or bird this year? Maybe something you'd never seen before? Or a new cat or dog friend or butterfly or caterpillar visitor to your garden?
Please share your wildlife with alt text
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A few gaps to fill in for #BirdsSeenIn2025 for Panama.
RUDDY-TAILED FLYCATCHER, ROSY THRUSH-TANAGER, RUDDY-BREASTED SEEDEATER and FLAME-RUMPED TANAGER. @tonyrinaud.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social
#panama
#birds #birding #birdphotography
RUDDY-TAILED FLYCATCHER, ROSY THRUSH-TANAGER, RUDDY-BREASTED SEEDEATER and FLAME-RUMPED TANAGER. @tonyrinaud.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social
#panama
#birds #birding #birdphotography
December 21, 2025 at 11:43 AM
A few gaps to fill in for #BirdsSeenIn2025 for Panama.
RUDDY-TAILED FLYCATCHER, ROSY THRUSH-TANAGER, RUDDY-BREASTED SEEDEATER and FLAME-RUMPED TANAGER. @tonyrinaud.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social
#panama
#birds #birding #birdphotography
RUDDY-TAILED FLYCATCHER, ROSY THRUSH-TANAGER, RUDDY-BREASTED SEEDEATER and FLAME-RUMPED TANAGER. @tonyrinaud.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social
#panama
#birds #birding #birdphotography
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A few gaps to fill in for #BirdsSeenIn2025 for Panama.
BRIGHT-RUMPED ATTILA, WESTERN CATTLE EGRET, TUFTED FLYCATCHER and WHITE-RUFFED MANAKIN. @tonyrinaud.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social
#panama
#birds #birding #birdphotography
BRIGHT-RUMPED ATTILA, WESTERN CATTLE EGRET, TUFTED FLYCATCHER and WHITE-RUFFED MANAKIN. @tonyrinaud.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social
#panama
#birds #birding #birdphotography
December 21, 2025 at 11:58 AM
A few gaps to fill in for #BirdsSeenIn2025 for Panama.
BRIGHT-RUMPED ATTILA, WESTERN CATTLE EGRET, TUFTED FLYCATCHER and WHITE-RUFFED MANAKIN. @tonyrinaud.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social
#panama
#birds #birding #birdphotography
BRIGHT-RUMPED ATTILA, WESTERN CATTLE EGRET, TUFTED FLYCATCHER and WHITE-RUFFED MANAKIN. @tonyrinaud.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social
#panama
#birds #birding #birdphotography
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A few gaps to fill in for #BirdsSeenIn2025 for Panama.
OSPREY, STREAKED FLYCATCHER, GIANT COWBIRD and DUSKY-FACED TANAGER. @tonyrinaud.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social
#panama
#birds #birding #birdphotography
OSPREY, STREAKED FLYCATCHER, GIANT COWBIRD and DUSKY-FACED TANAGER. @tonyrinaud.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social
#panama
#birds #birding #birdphotography
December 21, 2025 at 11:48 AM
A few gaps to fill in for #BirdsSeenIn2025 for Panama.
OSPREY, STREAKED FLYCATCHER, GIANT COWBIRD and DUSKY-FACED TANAGER. @tonyrinaud.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social
#panama
#birds #birding #birdphotography
OSPREY, STREAKED FLYCATCHER, GIANT COWBIRD and DUSKY-FACED TANAGER. @tonyrinaud.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social
#panama
#birds #birding #birdphotography
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A few gaps to fill in for #BirdsSeenIn2025 for Panama.
COLLARED ARACARI, HEPATIC TANAGER and PROTHONOTORY WARBLER + NORTHERN WATERTHRUSH. @tonyrinaud.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social
#panama
#birds #birding #birdphotography
COLLARED ARACARI, HEPATIC TANAGER and PROTHONOTORY WARBLER + NORTHERN WATERTHRUSH. @tonyrinaud.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social
#panama
#birds #birding #birdphotography
December 21, 2025 at 11:46 AM
A few gaps to fill in for #BirdsSeenIn2025 for Panama.
COLLARED ARACARI, HEPATIC TANAGER and PROTHONOTORY WARBLER + NORTHERN WATERTHRUSH. @tonyrinaud.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social
#panama
#birds #birding #birdphotography
COLLARED ARACARI, HEPATIC TANAGER and PROTHONOTORY WARBLER + NORTHERN WATERTHRUSH. @tonyrinaud.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social
#panama
#birds #birding #birdphotography
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A few gaps to fill in for #BirdsSeenIn2025 for Panama.
WHITE-SHOULDERED TANAGER, MOURNING WARBLER, BLACK-FACED ANTTHRUSH and PLAIN-BROWN WOODCREEPER. @tonyrinaud.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social
#panama
#birds #birding #birdphotography
WHITE-SHOULDERED TANAGER, MOURNING WARBLER, BLACK-FACED ANTTHRUSH and PLAIN-BROWN WOODCREEPER. @tonyrinaud.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social
#panama
#birds #birding #birdphotography
December 21, 2025 at 11:53 AM
A few gaps to fill in for #BirdsSeenIn2025 for Panama.
WHITE-SHOULDERED TANAGER, MOURNING WARBLER, BLACK-FACED ANTTHRUSH and PLAIN-BROWN WOODCREEPER. @tonyrinaud.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social
#panama
#birds #birding #birdphotography
WHITE-SHOULDERED TANAGER, MOURNING WARBLER, BLACK-FACED ANTTHRUSH and PLAIN-BROWN WOODCREEPER. @tonyrinaud.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social
#panama
#birds #birding #birdphotography
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A few gaps to fill in for #BirdsSeenIn2025 for Panama.
SPOT-CROWNED BARBET, EASTERN WOOD PEWEE and GREY-COWLED WOOD RAIL. @tonyrinaud.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social
#panama
#birds #birding #birdphotography
SPOT-CROWNED BARBET, EASTERN WOOD PEWEE and GREY-COWLED WOOD RAIL. @tonyrinaud.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social
#panama
#birds #birding #birdphotography
December 21, 2025 at 12:02 PM
A few gaps to fill in for #BirdsSeenIn2025 for Panama.
SPOT-CROWNED BARBET, EASTERN WOOD PEWEE and GREY-COWLED WOOD RAIL. @tonyrinaud.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social
#panama
#birds #birding #birdphotography
SPOT-CROWNED BARBET, EASTERN WOOD PEWEE and GREY-COWLED WOOD RAIL. @tonyrinaud.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social
#panama
#birds #birding #birdphotography
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🦆 We’re recruiting Residential Spring Volunteers for 2026!
Live on site, help monitor migration & support conservation at Spurn.
Please share with anyone who’d love this role 👇
Apply 👉 forms.gle/9u4X65F4Vn5M...
More info 👉 spurnbirdobservatory.co.uk/news/were-re...
Live on site, help monitor migration & support conservation at Spurn.
Please share with anyone who’d love this role 👇
Apply 👉 forms.gle/9u4X65F4Vn5M...
More info 👉 spurnbirdobservatory.co.uk/news/were-re...
December 21, 2025 at 5:03 PM
🦆 We’re recruiting Residential Spring Volunteers for 2026!
Live on site, help monitor migration & support conservation at Spurn.
Please share with anyone who’d love this role 👇
Apply 👉 forms.gle/9u4X65F4Vn5M...
More info 👉 spurnbirdobservatory.co.uk/news/were-re...
Live on site, help monitor migration & support conservation at Spurn.
Please share with anyone who’d love this role 👇
Apply 👉 forms.gle/9u4X65F4Vn5M...
More info 👉 spurnbirdobservatory.co.uk/news/were-re...
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What were your #Top5Birds or bird moments from the past week?
Mine:
1. Blackbird singing before daybreak
At WWT Welney in Norfolk:
2. Common Buzzard & Western Marsh Harrier clashing over carrion
3. A Common Crane flying over
4. Lone Tree Sparrow
5. Green Woodpecker on the ground close to the hide
🪶
Mine:
1. Blackbird singing before daybreak
At WWT Welney in Norfolk:
2. Common Buzzard & Western Marsh Harrier clashing over carrion
3. A Common Crane flying over
4. Lone Tree Sparrow
5. Green Woodpecker on the ground close to the hide
🪶
December 21, 2025 at 2:22 PM
What were your #Top5Birds or bird moments from the past week?
Mine:
1. Blackbird singing before daybreak
At WWT Welney in Norfolk:
2. Common Buzzard & Western Marsh Harrier clashing over carrion
3. A Common Crane flying over
4. Lone Tree Sparrow
5. Green Woodpecker on the ground close to the hide
🪶
Mine:
1. Blackbird singing before daybreak
At WWT Welney in Norfolk:
2. Common Buzzard & Western Marsh Harrier clashing over carrion
3. A Common Crane flying over
4. Lone Tree Sparrow
5. Green Woodpecker on the ground close to the hide
🪶