Ian Young
@iangrebe.bsky.social
Loves birds, wildlife, walking and cats. Also interested in neurodiversity, dyspraxia and mental health
Simply my cat absolutely refuses to be picked up.
February 2, 2026 at 7:29 PM
Simply my cat absolutely refuses to be picked up.
These are really beautiful
February 2, 2026 at 1:12 PM
These are really beautiful
I saw about 120 lapwings in a muddy field the other day. They were sharing it with sheep and starlings
February 1, 2026 at 7:22 PM
I saw about 120 lapwings in a muddy field the other day. They were sharing it with sheep and starlings
I found it, though it took a while!
February 1, 2026 at 7:13 PM
I found it, though it took a while!
This herring gull was perching on a post but as soon as it saw me it decided to fly away. The bird still has brown speckling on its neck but will be losing this shortly to be replaced by white breeding plumage.
Hyde Park, London
#birds
Hyde Park, London
#birds
February 1, 2026 at 7:12 PM
This herring gull was perching on a post but as soon as it saw me it decided to fly away. The bird still has brown speckling on its neck but will be losing this shortly to be replaced by white breeding plumage.
Hyde Park, London
#birds
Hyde Park, London
#birds
1200 lapwings is very good news
February 1, 2026 at 5:58 PM
1200 lapwings is very good news
Congratulations! It sounds great fun
January 31, 2026 at 8:33 AM
Congratulations! It sounds great fun
I’ve been to the house - absolutely stunning!
January 31, 2026 at 8:32 AM
I’ve been to the house - absolutely stunning!
The black swan in Hyde Park (London) is making a nuisance of himself by pestering female mute swans. I feel sorry for him because there are no female black swans around, but I wish he would leave the mutes alone. This poor female was just trying to sleep, but he kept poking her.
#birds
#birds
January 31, 2026 at 8:25 AM
The black swan in Hyde Park (London) is making a nuisance of himself by pestering female mute swans. I feel sorry for him because there are no female black swans around, but I wish he would leave the mutes alone. This poor female was just trying to sleep, but he kept poking her.
#birds
#birds
Very pretty little birds. Good to have them in your garden
January 31, 2026 at 8:21 AM
Very pretty little birds. Good to have them in your garden
A few birds I saw on a recent trip to Central London: a handsome pair of gadwalls at Hyde Park; an Egyptian goose fast asleep on the river wall; a smart glossy crow by the extremely gaudy Albert Memorial; possibly too many pigeons being fed at South Kensington tube
#birds
#birds
January 28, 2026 at 10:22 AM
A few birds I saw on a recent trip to Central London: a handsome pair of gadwalls at Hyde Park; an Egyptian goose fast asleep on the river wall; a smart glossy crow by the extremely gaudy Albert Memorial; possibly too many pigeons being fed at South Kensington tube
#birds
#birds
He is learning from Bob!
January 28, 2026 at 10:15 AM
He is learning from Bob!
Yes, having a pet especially a young one is quite challenging at times.
January 27, 2026 at 2:54 PM
Yes, having a pet especially a young one is quite challenging at times.
The new Bazalgette Embankment by the River Thames.The lion moved here from the river wall. Sculptures by Nathan Coley, which reminded me of the monoliths in the film 2001 (pic4). I expected them to discharge bolts of energy to waiting aliens!
@patriciastoughton.bsky.social, have you been here yet?
@patriciastoughton.bsky.social, have you been here yet?
January 27, 2026 at 10:41 AM
The new Bazalgette Embankment by the River Thames.The lion moved here from the river wall. Sculptures by Nathan Coley, which reminded me of the monoliths in the film 2001 (pic4). I expected them to discharge bolts of energy to waiting aliens!
@patriciastoughton.bsky.social, have you been here yet?
@patriciastoughton.bsky.social, have you been here yet?
Looks like an interesting place to visit
January 25, 2026 at 10:53 AM
Looks like an interesting place to visit
My little rescue cat Caisley on the sofa with me last night. She was in mid-wash when I took the photo
January 25, 2026 at 10:51 AM
My little rescue cat Caisley on the sofa with me last night. She was in mid-wash when I took the photo
A very inspiring memorial
January 25, 2026 at 10:48 AM
A very inspiring memorial
That’s interesting Deb.
One of my favourite birdwatching places is Port Meadow in Oxford and there are almost always goosanders on the Thames there.
One of my favourite birdwatching places is Port Meadow in Oxford and there are almost always goosanders on the Thames there.
January 24, 2026 at 9:29 AM
That’s interesting Deb.
One of my favourite birdwatching places is Port Meadow in Oxford and there are almost always goosanders on the Thames there.
One of my favourite birdwatching places is Port Meadow in Oxford and there are almost always goosanders on the Thames there.
Yes he does. I think his musical ability is under-estimated
January 24, 2026 at 8:11 AM
Yes he does. I think his musical ability is under-estimated
I was in Henley in Oxfordshire the other day. The river Thames was very high, and the cormorants were swimming very close to the bank, finding fish. They were attracting plenty of interest from passers-by. The bird in the final picture was developing the pale feathers of its breeding plumage
#birds
#birds
January 24, 2026 at 8:09 AM
I was in Henley in Oxfordshire the other day. The river Thames was very high, and the cormorants were swimming very close to the bank, finding fish. They were attracting plenty of interest from passers-by. The bird in the final picture was developing the pale feathers of its breeding plumage
#birds
#birds
Lovely pictures Martin. Sorry you were marooned but it’s always good to see Goosanders.
January 24, 2026 at 8:03 AM
Lovely pictures Martin. Sorry you were marooned but it’s always good to see Goosanders.
It’s so sad. Poor swans.
January 24, 2026 at 8:01 AM
It’s so sad. Poor swans.
I’ve walked round Shadwell Basin. A very good use of the former dock and good for wildlife
January 24, 2026 at 7:59 AM
I’ve walked round Shadwell Basin. A very good use of the former dock and good for wildlife