Patrick Safford
@patricksafford.bsky.social
Glasgow-based birder, musician and climber
American Wigeon between Dumbarton and Cardross (Clyde Estuary) this afternoon. A bit messy and still eclipse-y, but I can’t see any hybrid features (altho happy to be proved wrong!) First 3 DSLR, 4th phonescoped. @birdguides.bsky.social
October 5, 2025 at 9:05 PM
American Wigeon between Dumbarton and Cardross (Clyde Estuary) this afternoon. A bit messy and still eclipse-y, but I can’t see any hybrid features (altho happy to be proved wrong!) First 3 DSLR, 4th phonescoped. @birdguides.bsky.social
Some highlights from December… Ptarmigan and Mountain Hare in the Cairngorms, Glaucous Gull and GN Diver at St Abbs.
January 20, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Some highlights from December… Ptarmigan and Mountain Hare in the Cairngorms, Glaucous Gull and GN Diver at St Abbs.
Brilliant day in Northumberland - Barnacle and PBBrent Geese, a variety of waders, Velvet Scoters and LTDucks, Black Guillemot, GNDiver and finishing with a flyby Glaucous Gull. Need longer days!
November 28, 2024 at 6:52 PM
Brilliant day in Northumberland - Barnacle and PBBrent Geese, a variety of waders, Velvet Scoters and LTDucks, Black Guillemot, GNDiver and finishing with a flyby Glaucous Gull. Need longer days!
A cracking mixed flock of Twite and Linnet at Tyninghame Bay this afternoon, allowing for some lovely comparisons. At least 57 Twite. @birdinglothian.bsky.social
November 27, 2024 at 5:30 PM
A cracking mixed flock of Twite and Linnet at Tyninghame Bay this afternoon, allowing for some lovely comparisons. At least 57 Twite. @birdinglothian.bsky.social
Little Auk was one of my most wanted lifers this autumn, so it was really satisfying to see 68 past St Abbs village this morning, all going north including some just past the harbour wall!
November 18, 2024 at 4:25 PM
Little Auk was one of my most wanted lifers this autumn, so it was really satisfying to see 68 past St Abbs village this morning, all going north including some just past the harbour wall!
A stunning Long-eared Owl at St Abbs Head this morning. Really enjoyed this one, so cool to see on migration!
October 17, 2024 at 7:13 PM
A stunning Long-eared Owl at St Abbs Head this morning. Really enjoyed this one, so cool to see on migration!
Steppe Grey Shrike admiring the views to Bass Rock this afternoon. Earlier at Tyninghame Bay mostly quiet but some lovely juvenile waders including this Sanderling.
September 14, 2024 at 4:37 PM
Steppe Grey Shrike admiring the views to Bass Rock this afternoon. Earlier at Tyninghame Bay mostly quiet but some lovely juvenile waders including this Sanderling.