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Derbyshire Bird Tours : Stewart Abbott
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Wildlife lover first. I dabble in campaigning when I can.
I run www.derbyshirebirdtours & offer slow paced relaxing wildlife walks.
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Worcestershire man faces 21 charges in relation to possessing & trading wild Peregrines
A 57-year old man appeared at Worcester Magistrates’ Court on 11 November 2025 accused of 21 offences relating to the keeping and trading of wild Peregrines, alleged to have taken place betwe…
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November 15, 2025 at 7:25 AM
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It won't stop until grouse shooting ends.
The whole industry thinks it's their birth right to kill everything that poses a threat to grouse.
What a very sad place we are in.
November 14, 2025 at 10:51 AM
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Still time to book on our Tucklesholme walk this Sunday (16th Nov).
Slow paced & relaxing.
Meet up with like minded wildlife loving people.
Max of 6 people per walk.
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Tucklesholme Nature Reserve | Derbyshire Bird Tour
We will visit Tucklesholme NR Relax, enjoy the fresh air and appreciate the variety of wildlife habitats the South Derbyshire area has to offer. Tucklesholme is a large open water body that can throw ...
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November 12, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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More photobombing, this time from a Grey Wagtail.
Dipper
November 8, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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Just remembering those warmer summer days.
Kingfisher Kingfisher Kingfisher Kingfisher
November 7, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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Isn't it annoying when you try to get a picture of a Eurasian Teal & another bird photo bombs you?
The cheek of it.
Teal
October 29, 2025 at 8:05 PM
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This is an important issue. Why is it ok to kill Brown Hares anyway, but particularly during breeding season.
Sign the petition today before it's too late.
Petition: Protect hares and their young from shooting during the breeding season petition.parliament.uk/petitions/72...
Petition: Protect hares and their young from shooting during the breeding season
We call on the Government to stop the shooting of hares during their peak breeding season, by establishing a legally enforceable close season for hares in England and Wales, from 1st February to 30th ...
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October 28, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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Victorian attitudes towards birds of prey in the UK are fueled by sensationalist fear-mongering like this, published routinely by mainstream media.

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Absurd claim that White-tailed Eagles ‘snatched’ five Shetland ponies leads to inevitable call to ‘shoot eagles’
The absurd claim that White-tailed Eagles had ‘snatched’ five Shetland pony foals on South Uist hit the headlines at the end of August. A crofter / farmer named Donald Cameron said that…
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October 28, 2025 at 1:46 AM
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Thinking of putting up or replacing a nest box?
I have some very sturdy handmade (by myself) boxes available on our website.
Local collection or delivery available.
If you're local to me then an installation service could be offered.
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Nest Box Nest Box Nest Box Redstart Box
October 27, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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November's Newsletter is now available to read.
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Newsletter November 2025
I would love some feedback on the newsletter. Which pages do you enjoy and what would you like to change? Would you like to write something about wildlife in Derbyshire to add to next month? Do you ha...
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October 27, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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Lots more dates added to the calendar today.
Including some of our most popular outings for 2026.
Book early is the key.
Any questions, please ask.
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Bearded Reedling
October 23, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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Lots more dates added to the calendar today.
Including some of our most popular outings for 2026.
Book early is the key.
Any questions, please ask.
www.derbyshirebirdtours.com/trails
Bearded Reedling
October 23, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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A day out looking for Bearded Reedlings and a frustrating moment with a Hen Harrier.
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Looking for Bearded Reedling (Tit)
YouTube video by Stewart Abbott, Derbyshire Bird Tours
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October 21, 2025 at 8:02 AM
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2 spots left on this Sunday's walk at Linacre Waters near Chesterfield.
Slow paced and relaxing walk in the full colours of Autumn.
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Linacre Waters
October 21, 2025 at 11:08 AM
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A day out looking for Bearded Reedlings and a frustrating moment with a Hen Harrier.
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Looking for Bearded Reedling (Tit)
YouTube video by Stewart Abbott, Derbyshire Bird Tours
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October 21, 2025 at 8:02 AM
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Someone's just missed out on the last place on our Milldale walk.
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Celia
October 17, 2025 at 10:41 AM
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3 new walks just added to the calendar
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Redwing
October 17, 2025 at 10:28 AM
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Full species list from our fantastic day along the River Bradford.
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Bradford Dale - 15th October 2025
What a day. To say the river is almost dry we saw an abundance of birds. Wonderful Kingfisher sightings along with Dipper at a distance but still great, and so much more.
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October 17, 2025 at 8:01 AM
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What a fabulous walk we had yesterday. The River Bradford is almost dry but did manage to see all 3 of the water loving birds. Dipper, Grey Wagtail and this lovely Kingfisher, plus lots more. Chiffchaff, GS Woodpecker, Treecreeper, Red Kite, Stonechat, Siskin and many more.
Kingfisher
October 16, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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The second visit to Alkborough this week.
I've had some very happy clients.
We had thick fog but thankfully the Bearded Reedlings came close.
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Alkborough Flats - 12th Oct 2025
On the second trip here this week we were greeted by thick fog. It didn't clear all morning which made bird watching quite hard. We did get what we came for though as the Bearded Reedlings came very c...
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October 13, 2025 at 12:05 PM
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Here is the bird list from our first of two trips to Alkborough this week. Like a wally I forgot to include the bird we came for on the list. But I did add a photo...plonker.
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Alkborough Flats - 8th Oct 2025
The first of two trips here this week to witness the Bearded Reedlings consuming grit for the colder months. We also saw quite a few wading birds on the large lagoon from the hide.
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October 13, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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Another brilliant day showing a group of people these charming birds that were hiding in the reedbeds.
Bearded Reedling Bearded Reedling Bearded Reedling Bearded reedling
October 12, 2025 at 8:35 PM
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October's Newsletter now available to read.
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Newsletter October 2025
I would love some feedback on the newsletter. Which pages do you enjoy and what would you like to change? Would you like to write something about wildlife in Derbyshire to add to next month? Do you ha...
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October 10, 2025 at 9:18 AM
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Fabulous day with a group looking for Bearded Reedlings. We had great views plus some other great species too.
Golden Plover, Long-tailed Tit with Ruff & Water Rail plus many more.
Bearded Reedling Golden Plover Long-tailed Tit Ruff & Water Rail
October 8, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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After many visits to the Isle of Mull over the last few years I finally got this bird on my Mull list.
Magpie
October 5, 2025 at 10:42 AM