@crisisgibbard.bsky.social
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Had to go over to Unst today to pick up my car that’s been there all autumn. Took the opportunity to go to look at 2 Long eared Owls, managed to find a third bird there as well!
Best I could do in dull light, the other 2 were even more obscured.#Shetlandbirding
Best I could do in dull light, the other 2 were even more obscured.#Shetlandbirding
November 18, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Had to go over to Unst today to pick up my car that’s been there all autumn. Took the opportunity to go to look at 2 Long eared Owls, managed to find a third bird there as well!
Best I could do in dull light, the other 2 were even more obscured.#Shetlandbirding
Best I could do in dull light, the other 2 were even more obscured.#Shetlandbirding
bluetail eventually gave itself up very late in day ,n white squirrel appeared. hmm. still missing rbfly.
October 21, 2025 at 10:50 PM
bluetail eventually gave itself up very late in day ,n white squirrel appeared. hmm. still missing rbfly.
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A nice change from Yellow-browed Warblers, found this Siberian Chiffchaff on Kingsdown Beach this morning. Inevitably it was with a Yellow-browed Warbler! Photo- Nigel Jarman
October 21, 2025 at 5:22 PM
A nice change from Yellow-browed Warblers, found this Siberian Chiffchaff on Kingsdown Beach this morning. Inevitably it was with a Yellow-browed Warbler! Photo- Nigel Jarman
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Dungeness: Short-eared Owl just arrived in from the sea at the fishing boats this morning.
#UKBirding
#Kentbirding
#UKBirding
#Kentbirding
October 21, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Dungeness: Short-eared Owl just arrived in from the sea at the fishing boats this morning.
#UKBirding
#Kentbirding
#UKBirding
#Kentbirding
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Yellow-browed Warbler & Siberian Chiffchaff at Kingsdown Beach this afternoon. Both found by @brendanryan1.bsky.social.
October 21, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Yellow-browed Warbler & Siberian Chiffchaff at Kingsdown Beach this afternoon. Both found by @brendanryan1.bsky.social.
ah bluetail for me was a Very nontickable view. but 3 yellow browed s firecrest and a lirberian young tree full of goldcrest a amazing sight today.
October 19, 2025 at 9:15 PM
ah bluetail for me was a Very nontickable view. but 3 yellow browed s firecrest and a lirberian young tree full of goldcrest a amazing sight today.
cmon just need rbfly ,bluetail ,palm Bay needle tail never appeared as its Kents top swift sites in oct/Nov we settled for pr eider ,shags ,3 c scoter little gull ,rtd gannets
October 18, 2025 at 9:00 PM
cmon just need rbfly ,bluetail ,palm Bay needle tail never appeared as its Kents top swift sites in oct/Nov we settled for pr eider ,shags ,3 c scoter little gull ,rtd gannets
8 whooper swans bromhey farm northward Hill rspb on small resivior from sweeney viewpoint found by will early doors present up till dusk yday ,hope they hang around but mostly reorientate back to welney.
October 7, 2025 at 5:43 AM
8 whooper swans bromhey farm northward Hill rspb on small resivior from sweeney viewpoint found by will early doors present up till dusk yday ,hope they hang around but mostly reorientate back to welney.
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September 18, 2025 at 12:46 PM
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At Jurys Gap I was surprised to see 5 Curlew Sandpipers in the the field with the Golden Plovers, even more surprised when a Dotterel dropped in, sadly no sign of the American Golden Plover though only a small portion of the Golden Plover flock was present.
#UKBirding
#Sussexbirding
#UKBirding
#Sussexbirding
September 10, 2025 at 7:01 PM
At Jurys Gap I was surprised to see 5 Curlew Sandpipers in the the field with the Golden Plovers, even more surprised when a Dotterel dropped in, sadly no sign of the American Golden Plover though only a small portion of the Golden Plover flock was present.
#UKBirding
#Sussexbirding
#UKBirding
#Sussexbirding
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40 years in wait. Aye-aye
September 6, 2025 at 5:04 AM
40 years in wait. Aye-aye
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A good morning #Bockhill with 1st Ring Ouzel of the autumn, Grasshopper Warbler, 2 Wheatear, Whinchat and this dapper male Redstart in the Freedown.
September 6, 2025 at 12:03 PM
A good morning #Bockhill with 1st Ring Ouzel of the autumn, Grasshopper Warbler, 2 Wheatear, Whinchat and this dapper male Redstart in the Freedown.
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Big flock - 10-20 - of Glossy Ibis just gone north v close up East Cliffs - so close and so briefly seen from the Obs that we couldn't get a proper count of them!
September 6, 2025 at 6:14 AM
Big flock - 10-20 - of Glossy Ibis just gone north v close up East Cliffs - so close and so briefly seen from the Obs that we couldn't get a proper count of them!
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...think we can see at least 14 in this single snatched photo of part of the flock just as they went out of view so guessing there must have been 15-20 in total
September 6, 2025 at 6:26 AM
...think we can see at least 14 in this single snatched photo of part of the flock just as they went out of view so guessing there must have been 15-20 in total
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Dungeness: There were 5 Wheatears by the sea watch hide early morning, all moved quickly inland, the sea watch was however very poor. 4 Grasshopper Warblers were trapped and ringed this morning by the DBO ringing team, thanks to them for the alerts and photo opportunity.
#UKBirding
#Kentbirding
#UKBirding
#Kentbirding
August 28, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Dungeness: There were 5 Wheatears by the sea watch hide early morning, all moved quickly inland, the sea watch was however very poor. 4 Grasshopper Warblers were trapped and ringed this morning by the DBO ringing team, thanks to them for the alerts and photo opportunity.
#UKBirding
#Kentbirding
#UKBirding
#Kentbirding
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First "Scrub bash " of the late Summer/Autumn at #dungeness first thing ,had an hours "Butterflying " before kick off ,amongst probably 30 + Small Coppers was this Aberrant individual AB; Cuprinus .Also a single Clouded Yellow #butterflies#insects
August 28, 2025 at 4:51 PM
First "Scrub bash " of the late Summer/Autumn at #dungeness first thing ,had an hours "Butterflying " before kick off ,amongst probably 30 + Small Coppers was this Aberrant individual AB; Cuprinus .Also a single Clouded Yellow #butterflies#insects
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After a night of strong winds and rain I wasn't expecting much in the VC15 trap, so to find this Striped Hawk-moth in the trap was a great surprise this morning. It looks pristine so probably hasn't come far. @migrantmothuk.bsky.social
#Teammoth
#Kentmoths
#Teammoth
#Kentmoths
August 31, 2025 at 6:28 PM
After a night of strong winds and rain I wasn't expecting much in the VC15 trap, so to find this Striped Hawk-moth in the trap was a great surprise this morning. It looks pristine so probably hasn't come far. @migrantmothuk.bsky.social
#Teammoth
#Kentmoths
#Teammoth
#Kentmoths
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Dungeness: This 3rd cal year Gannet came into the Gull melee at the fishing boats this afternoon.
#UKBirding
#UKBirding
August 31, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Dungeness: This 3rd cal year Gannet came into the Gull melee at the fishing boats this afternoon.
#UKBirding
#UKBirding
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Dungeness: Juvenile/1w Caspian Gull and Yellow-legged Gull at the Fishing boats this afternoon.
#UKBirding
#UKBirding
August 31, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Dungeness: Juvenile/1w Caspian Gull and Yellow-legged Gull at the Fishing boats this afternoon.
#UKBirding
#UKBirding
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Dungeness: A juvenile Hen Harrier that flew through The Desert then spiralled up and out to sea this morning. Many thanks to Jacob for the heads up.
#Kentbirding
#UKBirding
#Kentbirding
#UKBirding
August 26, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Dungeness: A juvenile Hen Harrier that flew through The Desert then spiralled up and out to sea this morning. Many thanks to Jacob for the heads up.
#Kentbirding
#UKBirding
#Kentbirding
#UKBirding
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#birdinggear For Sale. Swarovski ATX 65. Ace Optics and Swaro case, both caps. Purchased (as separates) May and June '24. Optically perfect, no marks on glass. Small scuff on side of eyepiece. £2100.00. Message me if you want it...
August 26, 2025 at 9:06 AM
#birdinggear For Sale. Swarovski ATX 65. Ace Optics and Swaro case, both caps. Purchased (as separates) May and June '24. Optically perfect, no marks on glass. Small scuff on side of eyepiece. £2100.00. Message me if you want it...
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Quite shocked by this Common Buzzard yesterday at Falsterbo - dark chocolate bib & pale underparts almost like a Swainson’s Hawk. Anybody else seen this plumage variant?
August 26, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Quite shocked by this Common Buzzard yesterday at Falsterbo - dark chocolate bib & pale underparts almost like a Swainson’s Hawk. Anybody else seen this plumage variant?