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17th November
a juv Dark-bellied Brent at Staunton Harold Res this morning, from Broadstone Lane
yesterday, first-winter Little Gull, Med Gull and 7 Whooper Swans at Carsington, and Ruddy Shelduck on the floods at Ingleby
a juv Dark-bellied Brent at Staunton Harold Res this morning, from Broadstone Lane
yesterday, first-winter Little Gull, Med Gull and 7 Whooper Swans at Carsington, and Ruddy Shelduck on the floods at Ingleby
November 17, 2025 at 8:28 AM
17th November
a juv Dark-bellied Brent at Staunton Harold Res this morning, from Broadstone Lane
yesterday, first-winter Little Gull, Med Gull and 7 Whooper Swans at Carsington, and Ruddy Shelduck on the floods at Ingleby
a juv Dark-bellied Brent at Staunton Harold Res this morning, from Broadstone Lane
yesterday, first-winter Little Gull, Med Gull and 7 Whooper Swans at Carsington, and Ruddy Shelduck on the floods at Ingleby
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After a few storm/tree related travel disruptions we enjoyed a top day looking for Hawfinch & Crossbill in central Derbyshire.
2 Hawfinch showed early with Dipper, Mistle & Song Thrush & 50+ Siskin. Crossbill were heard only but a big skein of PFG (c150) made up for it! @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social
2 Hawfinch showed early with Dipper, Mistle & Song Thrush & 50+ Siskin. Crossbill were heard only but a big skein of PFG (c150) made up for it! @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social
November 16, 2025 at 5:31 PM
After a few storm/tree related travel disruptions we enjoyed a top day looking for Hawfinch & Crossbill in central Derbyshire.
2 Hawfinch showed early with Dipper, Mistle & Song Thrush & 50+ Siskin. Crossbill were heard only but a big skein of PFG (c150) made up for it! @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social
2 Hawfinch showed early with Dipper, Mistle & Song Thrush & 50+ Siskin. Crossbill were heard only but a big skein of PFG (c150) made up for it! @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social
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Wildfowl on the increase at #WyverLaneNR. Good to see an increase in the water levels. @belperbirder.bsky.social @richardttaylor.bsky.social @cliveaderbys.bsky.social@danmartinwildlife.bsky.social @derbyswildlife.bsky.social @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social
November 14, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Wildfowl on the increase at #WyverLaneNR. Good to see an increase in the water levels. @belperbirder.bsky.social @richardttaylor.bsky.social @cliveaderbys.bsky.social@danmartinwildlife.bsky.social @derbyswildlife.bsky.social @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social
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A few bits from #WyverLaneNR yesterday. @belperbirder.bsky.social @richardttaylor.bsky.social @danmartinwildlife.bsky.social @cliveaderbys.bsky.social @derbyswildlife.bsky.social @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social
November 14, 2025 at 8:33 AM
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Another top day at High Leas Farm today. So lucky to be able to spend so much time here and on a day like today it's just wow! L.Redpoll (7), 100+ Redwing 25 Fieldfare, 7 Bullfinch, displaying Ravens, a late Migrant Hawker and a fine Roe Buck @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social @derbyswildlife.bsky.social
November 13, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Another top day at High Leas Farm today. So lucky to be able to spend so much time here and on a day like today it's just wow! L.Redpoll (7), 100+ Redwing 25 Fieldfare, 7 Bullfinch, displaying Ravens, a late Migrant Hawker and a fine Roe Buck @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social @derbyswildlife.bsky.social
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A wildfowl chorus this morning #WyverlaneNR @derbyswildlife.bsky.social @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social, the rain having an impact on the main pool levels @belperbirder.bsky.social @willowglass12.bsky.social @danmartinwildlife.bsky.social
November 13, 2025 at 10:23 AM
A wildfowl chorus this morning #WyverlaneNR @derbyswildlife.bsky.social @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social, the rain having an impact on the main pool levels @belperbirder.bsky.social @willowglass12.bsky.social @danmartinwildlife.bsky.social
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2 Caspian Gulls, Stonechat and 4 Goldeneye were the best at Barrow GP this morning
November 8, 2025 at 4:24 PM
2 Caspian Gulls, Stonechat and 4 Goldeneye were the best at Barrow GP this morning
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Ravens displaying in the #PeakDistrict sunshine. 15 seen with 2 Buzzards that soon moved away @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social
November 8, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Ravens displaying in the #PeakDistrict sunshine. 15 seen with 2 Buzzards that soon moved away @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social
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1403 Woodpigeons visible in a single frame of this video at 21 seconds @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social #UKBirding, my estimate at the time was 12k birds through in three large waves in about 20 minutes, but I might have been well under...
November 7, 2025 at 9:52 PM
1403 Woodpigeons visible in a single frame of this video at 21 seconds @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social #UKBirding, my estimate at the time was 12k birds through in three large waves in about 20 minutes, but I might have been well under...
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November feel to #WyverlaneNR @derbyswildlife.bsky.social @derbyshirebirds Redwings,Song Thrushes Blackbirds Fieldfares in the Sloes & Haws,3,500 Woodpigeon SW, 55 Mallard,60 Teal 5 Grey Heron Siskins pr of Bullfinch yet singing Chiffchaff & MistleThrush on the lane @belperbirder.bsky.social
November 7, 2025 at 4:52 PM
November feel to #WyverlaneNR @derbyswildlife.bsky.social @derbyshirebirds Redwings,Song Thrushes Blackbirds Fieldfares in the Sloes & Haws,3,500 Woodpigeon SW, 55 Mallard,60 Teal 5 Grey Heron Siskins pr of Bullfinch yet singing Chiffchaff & MistleThrush on the lane @belperbirder.bsky.social
7th November
4 Twite currently at Carsington, just dropped onto N side of Watersports island @samgod96.bsky.social
also a Scaup reported there today
Little Stint at Carr Vale, on middle flash (for fourth day)
4 Twite currently at Carsington, just dropped onto N side of Watersports island @samgod96.bsky.social
also a Scaup reported there today
Little Stint at Carr Vale, on middle flash (for fourth day)
November 7, 2025 at 2:22 PM
7th November
4 Twite currently at Carsington, just dropped onto N side of Watersports island @samgod96.bsky.social
also a Scaup reported there today
Little Stint at Carr Vale, on middle flash (for fourth day)
4 Twite currently at Carsington, just dropped onto N side of Watersports island @samgod96.bsky.social
also a Scaup reported there today
Little Stint at Carr Vale, on middle flash (for fourth day)
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I was surprised to see 5 Whooper Swans moving north-west through Longdendale and dropping onto Bottoms Res @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social this morning - but presumably same phenomenon of birds abandoning the Ouse Washes #UKBirding macaulaylibrary.org/asset/644796...
November 7, 2025 at 11:47 AM
I was surprised to see 5 Whooper Swans moving north-west through Longdendale and dropping onto Bottoms Res @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social this morning - but presumably same phenomenon of birds abandoning the Ouse Washes #UKBirding macaulaylibrary.org/asset/644796...
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Some good news for Friday: the new RBBP report reveals that five species of large wading bird reached record totals in 2023, including Spoonbill. See the trend since 2010 below… even the bird itself looks shocked by the increase! Read more at rbbp.org.uk/2023-report-... #ukbirding #ornithology
November 7, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Some good news for Friday: the new RBBP report reveals that five species of large wading bird reached record totals in 2023, including Spoonbill. See the trend since 2010 below… even the bird itself looks shocked by the increase! Read more at rbbp.org.uk/2023-report-... #ukbirding #ornithology
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Breathtaking Woodpigeon #Vizmig west through Longdendale @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social this morning
media.ebird.org/asset/644795... #UKBirding
media.ebird.org/asset/644795... #UKBirding
ML644795243 - Common Wood-Pigeon (White-necked) - Macaulay Library
Macaulay Library ML644795243; © Alexander Lees; Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom
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November 7, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Breathtaking Woodpigeon #Vizmig west through Longdendale @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social this morning
media.ebird.org/asset/644795... #UKBirding
media.ebird.org/asset/644795... #UKBirding
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Water levels on the up #WyverlaneNR @derbyswildlife.bsky.social #derbyshirebirds 5 Grey heron 54 Teal 40 Mallard Shoveler 22 Greylag 8 Canadas Buzzard Chiffchaff Bullfinch 36 Redwing 12 Fieldfare @belperbirder.bsky.social @willowglass12.bsky.social @danmartinwildlife.bsky.social
November 6, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Water levels on the up #WyverlaneNR @derbyswildlife.bsky.social #derbyshirebirds 5 Grey heron 54 Teal 40 Mallard Shoveler 22 Greylag 8 Canadas Buzzard Chiffchaff Bullfinch 36 Redwing 12 Fieldfare @belperbirder.bsky.social @willowglass12.bsky.social @danmartinwildlife.bsky.social
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Not the best phone video but any day with a feeding Otter is a good one! This was Belper river gardens this morning. Not bothered by our presence as I soon gathered a small crowd who enjoyed it too as most had never seen one. It was on the weir but eventually worked its way north to the island 🦦
November 6, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Not the best phone video but any day with a feeding Otter is a good one! This was Belper river gardens this morning. Not bothered by our presence as I soon gathered a small crowd who enjoyed it too as most had never seen one. It was on the weir but eventually worked its way north to the island 🦦
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A cracking morning at #lockopark - highlights were 2 Brambling, a covey of 6 Grey Partridge, 19 Skylark, Stonechat, 10 Lesser Redpoll, 30+ Siskin, 30+ Linnet, 2 Yellowhammer, 5 Goldcrest with 3 Shoveler, 6 Goosander & a Kingfisher on the lake @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social @derbyswildlife.bsky.social
November 6, 2025 at 2:12 PM
A cracking morning at #lockopark - highlights were 2 Brambling, a covey of 6 Grey Partridge, 19 Skylark, Stonechat, 10 Lesser Redpoll, 30+ Siskin, 30+ Linnet, 2 Yellowhammer, 5 Goldcrest with 3 Shoveler, 6 Goosander & a Kingfisher on the lake @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social @derbyswildlife.bsky.social
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The main pool at #WyverlaneNR @derbyswildlife.bsky.social is holding some water this afternoon @belperbirder.bsky.social @danmartinwildlife.bsky.social @willowglass12.bsky.social @tg42birder.bsky.social 22 Mallard 6 Grey Lags 2 Canadas
November 6, 2025 at 1:21 PM
The main pool at #WyverlaneNR @derbyswildlife.bsky.social is holding some water this afternoon @belperbirder.bsky.social @danmartinwildlife.bsky.social @willowglass12.bsky.social @tg42birder.bsky.social 22 Mallard 6 Grey Lags 2 Canadas
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Anyone joining between 1 September and 31 December will not have to pay again until 1 January 2027
Go on, give us a try...
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Go on, give us a try...
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November 6, 2025 at 7:48 AM
Ever wondered why you aren't a member of Derbyshire Ornithological Society, the county's premier birding organisation?
Anyone joining between 1 September and 31 December will not have to pay again until 1 January 2027
Go on, give us a try...
www.derbyshireos.org.uk/join.php
Anyone joining between 1 September and 31 December will not have to pay again until 1 January 2027
Go on, give us a try...
www.derbyshireos.org.uk/join.php
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Tonight, the Woodcock Moon rises. 🌕
Folklore whispers of Woodcocks awaiting this moonlit night to cross the seas & arrive in huge numbers on our shores.
It was believed tiny Goldcrests journeyed with them, riding on their backs!
It will be our second Supermoon of the year.
Folklore whispers of Woodcocks awaiting this moonlit night to cross the seas & arrive in huge numbers on our shores.
It was believed tiny Goldcrests journeyed with them, riding on their backs!
It will be our second Supermoon of the year.
November 5, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Tonight, the Woodcock Moon rises. 🌕
Folklore whispers of Woodcocks awaiting this moonlit night to cross the seas & arrive in huge numbers on our shores.
It was believed tiny Goldcrests journeyed with them, riding on their backs!
It will be our second Supermoon of the year.
Folklore whispers of Woodcocks awaiting this moonlit night to cross the seas & arrive in huge numbers on our shores.
It was believed tiny Goldcrests journeyed with them, riding on their backs!
It will be our second Supermoon of the year.
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November is the peak month for wintering Woodcock arrivals.
Unfortunately, Woodcock are prone to colliding with buildings during their noctural migration. If you find a dead or injured bird, please report it via the BirdTrack App, or email woodcock@bto.org.
📷 Woodcock by Liz Cutting / BTO
Unfortunately, Woodcock are prone to colliding with buildings during their noctural migration. If you find a dead or injured bird, please report it via the BirdTrack App, or email woodcock@bto.org.
📷 Woodcock by Liz Cutting / BTO
November 3, 2025 at 12:41 PM
November is the peak month for wintering Woodcock arrivals.
Unfortunately, Woodcock are prone to colliding with buildings during their noctural migration. If you find a dead or injured bird, please report it via the BirdTrack App, or email woodcock@bto.org.
📷 Woodcock by Liz Cutting / BTO
Unfortunately, Woodcock are prone to colliding with buildings during their noctural migration. If you find a dead or injured bird, please report it via the BirdTrack App, or email woodcock@bto.org.
📷 Woodcock by Liz Cutting / BTO
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Low over the garden Belper 12m up @tg42birder.bsky.social Red Kite South Crich Lane/Coronation Avenue 13:03 #Derbyshirebirds @danmartinwildlife.bsky.social @stephbirdart.bsky.social @willowglass12.bsky.social @belperbirder.bsky.social
November 3, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Low over the garden Belper 12m up @tg42birder.bsky.social Red Kite South Crich Lane/Coronation Avenue 13:03 #Derbyshirebirds @danmartinwildlife.bsky.social @stephbirdart.bsky.social @willowglass12.bsky.social @belperbirder.bsky.social
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90 mins at #lockopark this pm with the stand out bird my first patch Merlin - a fem/juv type mobbed by a Crow before departing west. Also a female Peregrine with a Kingfisher, 6 Goosander & 28 Mandarin (the males now looking tip top!) on the lake #UKBirding #Birds @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social
November 2, 2025 at 5:52 PM
90 mins at #lockopark this pm with the stand out bird my first patch Merlin - a fem/juv type mobbed by a Crow before departing west. Also a female Peregrine with a Kingfisher, 6 Goosander & 28 Mandarin (the males now looking tip top!) on the lake #UKBirding #Birds @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social
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15:52 Woodcock West over my garden Belper @tg42birder.bsky.social @belperbirder.bsky.social @danmartinwildlife.bsky.social @belperbirder.bsky.social wahooooo!
November 1, 2025 at 4:04 PM
15:52 Woodcock West over my garden Belper @tg42birder.bsky.social @belperbirder.bsky.social @danmartinwildlife.bsky.social @belperbirder.bsky.social wahooooo!
1st November
a possible Fulmar headed east over Swarkestone Bridge at 10.10, seen from moving car by @spinneybirder.bsky.social
a Firecrest at Carsington for it's second day, at bottom of Oldfield Lane (@cliveaderbys.bsky.social today, @ddbirder.bsky.social yesterday)
#DerbyshireBirds #UKBirding
a possible Fulmar headed east over Swarkestone Bridge at 10.10, seen from moving car by @spinneybirder.bsky.social
a Firecrest at Carsington for it's second day, at bottom of Oldfield Lane (@cliveaderbys.bsky.social today, @ddbirder.bsky.social yesterday)
#DerbyshireBirds #UKBirding
November 1, 2025 at 10:23 AM
1st November
a possible Fulmar headed east over Swarkestone Bridge at 10.10, seen from moving car by @spinneybirder.bsky.social
a Firecrest at Carsington for it's second day, at bottom of Oldfield Lane (@cliveaderbys.bsky.social today, @ddbirder.bsky.social yesterday)
#DerbyshireBirds #UKBirding
a possible Fulmar headed east over Swarkestone Bridge at 10.10, seen from moving car by @spinneybirder.bsky.social
a Firecrest at Carsington for it's second day, at bottom of Oldfield Lane (@cliveaderbys.bsky.social today, @ddbirder.bsky.social yesterday)
#DerbyshireBirds #UKBirding