Pete Kinsella
@petekinsella.bsky.social
This rather demure 1stw Caspian Gull was good value at a bitterly cold Redcar Tarn, West Yorks, this afternoon @birdguides.bsky.social #BirdingUK #gulling #cachinnans
November 19, 2025 at 6:54 PM
This rather demure 1stw Caspian Gull was good value at a bitterly cold Redcar Tarn, West Yorks, this afternoon @birdguides.bsky.social #BirdingUK #gulling #cachinnans
Two Snow Buntings were typically confiding on the beach to the west of Shore Road, Ainsdale, Merseyside, this morning @birdguides.bsky.social #UKBirding #snowbuntings #autumnbirding
November 16, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Two Snow Buntings were typically confiding on the beach to the west of Shore Road, Ainsdale, Merseyside, this morning @birdguides.bsky.social #UKBirding #snowbuntings #autumnbirding
1stw and Adult Caspian Gulls on the River Mersey at Widnes this afternoon. Also four Yellow-legged Gulls ( 2x ad + 2x 3rdw) @birdguides.bsky.social #BirdingUK #gulling #cachinnans
November 15, 2025 at 6:18 PM
1stw and Adult Caspian Gulls on the River Mersey at Widnes this afternoon. Also four Yellow-legged Gulls ( 2x ad + 2x 3rdw) @birdguides.bsky.social #BirdingUK #gulling #cachinnans
Great views of Glossy Ibis at Hesketh Out Marsh, Lancs, this afternoon. Also Water Pipit in the flooded fields, ringtail Hen Harrier and Spotted Redshank at the west end @birdguides.bsky.social #BirdingUK #autumnbirding
November 2, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Great views of Glossy Ibis at Hesketh Out Marsh, Lancs, this afternoon. Also Water Pipit in the flooded fields, ringtail Hen Harrier and Spotted Redshank at the west end @birdguides.bsky.social #BirdingUK #autumnbirding
Two 1stw Caspian Gulls at Widnes, Cheshire, today. Also a great total of seven Yellow-legged Gulls ( 1stw + 2ndw + 4thw + 4ad) present. 15+ argentatus Herring Gulls noted too @birdguides.bsky.social #BirdingUK #gulls #cachinnans
October 24, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Two 1stw Caspian Gulls at Widnes, Cheshire, today. Also a great total of seven Yellow-legged Gulls ( 1stw + 2ndw + 4thw + 4ad) present. 15+ argentatus Herring Gulls noted too @birdguides.bsky.social #BirdingUK #gulls #cachinnans
Adult Ross's Goose with c6000 Pinkfeet at Hundred End, Lancs, this evening. Also ringtail Hen Harrier @birdguides.bsky.social #BirdingUK #goosing #autumnbirding
October 22, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Adult Ross's Goose with c6000 Pinkfeet at Hundred End, Lancs, this evening. Also ringtail Hen Harrier @birdguides.bsky.social #BirdingUK #goosing #autumnbirding
Wonderful to watch c30 Leach's Petrels battling against the gale and big waves along North Wirral coast today @birdguides.bsky.social #BirdingUK #autumnbirding #seawatching
October 5, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Wonderful to watch c30 Leach's Petrels battling against the gale and big waves along North Wirral coast today @birdguides.bsky.social #BirdingUK #autumnbirding #seawatching
My first Leach's Petrels on the Mersey were back in 1983 and I've seen many hundreds there since, but it is still a fantastic experience to see these amazing birds @birdguides.bsky.social #BirdingUK #seawatching
October 5, 2025 at 4:34 PM
My first Leach's Petrels on the Mersey were back in 1983 and I've seen many hundreds there since, but it is still a fantastic experience to see these amazing birds @birdguides.bsky.social #BirdingUK #seawatching
An interesting day at Marshside, Merseyside, today. A Ross's Goose picked up flying in with Pinkfeet was an exciting moment, regardless of its provenance. A juv Hobby was watched catching Odonata over the marsh and a juv Garganey was elusive on the junction pool @birdguides.bsky.social #ukbirding
October 2, 2025 at 5:46 PM
An interesting day at Marshside, Merseyside, today. A Ross's Goose picked up flying in with Pinkfeet was an exciting moment, regardless of its provenance. A juv Hobby was watched catching Odonata over the marsh and a juv Garganey was elusive on the junction pool @birdguides.bsky.social #ukbirding
This Hobby at Marshside RSPB, Merseyside, this afternoon, proved to be great value. Watched flying in, it then bathed at a pool, then sat drying off on a post @birdguides.bsky.social #ukbirding #autumnbirding
September 30, 2025 at 4:58 PM
This Hobby at Marshside RSPB, Merseyside, this afternoon, proved to be great value. Watched flying in, it then bathed at a pool, then sat drying off on a post @birdguides.bsky.social #ukbirding #autumnbirding
The 1stw Grey Phalarope at Crosby Marine Park, Merseyside was typically confiding today, here's @gtalstonwader.bsky.social getting checked out by the waif @birdguides.bsky.social #ukbirding #autumnbirding #waders
September 16, 2025 at 4:48 PM
The 1stw Grey Phalarope at Crosby Marine Park, Merseyside was typically confiding today, here's @gtalstonwader.bsky.social getting checked out by the waif @birdguides.bsky.social #ukbirding #autumnbirding #waders
Juv Sabine's Gull south over the beach at Crosby coastguards, Merseyside, at 1800, heading into the river. One Leach's Petrel distantly heading towards Wirral at 1820 @birdguides.bsky.social #ukbirding #autumnbirding #xema
September 15, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Juv Sabine's Gull south over the beach at Crosby coastguards, Merseyside, at 1800, heading into the river. One Leach's Petrel distantly heading towards Wirral at 1820 @birdguides.bsky.social #ukbirding #autumnbirding #xema
A visit to Crossens Outer Marsh, Lancs, got off to a good start when a juv White-winged Black Tern appeared over the saltmarsh. While watching this, a Garganey dropped in and an Osprey flew west. At least 40 juv Curlew Sandpipers were also present @birdguides.bsky.social #ukbirding #autumnbirding
September 13, 2025 at 5:36 PM
A visit to Crossens Outer Marsh, Lancs, got off to a good start when a juv White-winged Black Tern appeared over the saltmarsh. While watching this, a Garganey dropped in and an Osprey flew west. At least 40 juv Curlew Sandpipers were also present @birdguides.bsky.social #ukbirding #autumnbirding
Two Whinchats in dunes at Crosby Marine Park, Merseyside, this evening, also three juv Curlew Sandpipers on western shore of marine lake, before flying towards beach @birdguides.bsky.social #autumnbirding #whinchat
September 8, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Two Whinchats in dunes at Crosby Marine Park, Merseyside, this evening, also three juv Curlew Sandpipers on western shore of marine lake, before flying towards beach @birdguides.bsky.social #autumnbirding #whinchat
Overcast skies and a south-easterly brought 2 Whinchats with 5 Wheatears to Crosby Marine Park, Merseyside, today. Also, a flyover Greenshank added to the autumnal feel to things @birdinguk.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social #autumnbirding
August 18, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Overcast skies and a south-easterly brought 2 Whinchats with 5 Wheatears to Crosby Marine Park, Merseyside, today. Also, a flyover Greenshank added to the autumnal feel to things @birdinguk.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social #autumnbirding
Spotted Flycatcher at Cabin Hill, Formby, Merseyside this afternoon. Also a male Whinchat there and a Red Kite flew in off and headed NE @Birdguides #springbirding #spotfly
April 30, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Spotted Flycatcher at Cabin Hill, Formby, Merseyside this afternoon. Also a male Whinchat there and a Red Kite flew in off and headed NE @Birdguides #springbirding #spotfly
A Little Ringed Plover was at Crosby Marine Park, Merseyside, this afternoon. Also three Wheatears in the dunes. A very vocal adult Med Gull circled the main lake before heading south @birdguides.bsky.social #BirdingUK #springbirding
March 21, 2025 at 4:37 PM
A Little Ringed Plover was at Crosby Marine Park, Merseyside, this afternoon. Also three Wheatears in the dunes. A very vocal adult Med Gull circled the main lake before heading south @birdguides.bsky.social #BirdingUK #springbirding
Three Wheatears along the rocky shoreline at Hightown, Merseyside late afternoon. Also at least nine Chiffchaffs in the dune scrub @birdguides.bsky.social #ukbirding #springbirding
March 20, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Three Wheatears along the rocky shoreline at Hightown, Merseyside late afternoon. Also at least nine Chiffchaffs in the dune scrub @birdguides.bsky.social #ukbirding #springbirding
Spotted Redshank at Crosby Beach, Merseyside, this evening. Also an adult Med Gull there and a female Red-breasted Merganser on Crosby Marine Park @birdguides.bsky.social #springbirding #birdinguk
March 3, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Spotted Redshank at Crosby Beach, Merseyside, this evening. Also an adult Med Gull there and a female Red-breasted Merganser on Crosby Marine Park @birdguides.bsky.social #springbirding #birdinguk
This Red Kite went south over the garden in Crosby, Merseyside in the Spring-like conditions at 12.05 this afternoon @birdguides.bsky.social #ukbirding #redkite
February 22, 2025 at 4:04 PM
This Red Kite went south over the garden in Crosby, Merseyside in the Spring-like conditions at 12.05 this afternoon @birdguides.bsky.social #ukbirding #redkite
Spotted Redshank at Crosby Beach, Merseyside late afternoon, also 8 Whooper Swans heading towards Wirral and an adult Med Gull in the gull roost @birdguides.bsky.social #birdinguk #winterbirding
February 12, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Spotted Redshank at Crosby Beach, Merseyside late afternoon, also 8 Whooper Swans heading towards Wirral and an adult Med Gull in the gull roost @birdguides.bsky.social #birdinguk #winterbirding
Great views of the 1stw Caspian Gull at Thompson Park, Burnley, Lancs, this afternoon @birdguides.bsky.social #birdinguk #gulls #cachinnans
February 10, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Great views of the 1stw Caspian Gull at Thompson Park, Burnley, Lancs, this afternoon @birdguides.bsky.social #birdinguk #gulls #cachinnans
'Eastern-type' Jackdaw at Southport Marine Lake, Merseyside, this morning @birdguides.bsky.social #jackdaws #winterbirding
February 9, 2025 at 3:53 PM
'Eastern-type' Jackdaw at Southport Marine Lake, Merseyside, this morning @birdguides.bsky.social #jackdaws #winterbirding
The adult Kumlien's Gull was once again present all afternoon at WSR recycling, Widnes, Cheshire today. An adult Caspian Gull and four Yellow-legged Gulls ( 2 x 1stw + 2 x 2ndw) were also present @birdguides.bsky.social #birdinguk #gulls #cheshirebirding
February 7, 2025 at 6:50 PM
The adult Kumlien's Gull was once again present all afternoon at WSR recycling, Widnes, Cheshire today. An adult Caspian Gull and four Yellow-legged Gulls ( 2 x 1stw + 2 x 2ndw) were also present @birdguides.bsky.social #birdinguk #gulls #cheshirebirding
The adult Kumlien's Gull was on show all afternoon at WSR recycling, Widnes, Cheshire today. Also 4 Yellow-legged Gulls ( 2x1stw + 2ndw + 3rdw) An obvious increase in LBBs was noted @birdguides.bsky.social #gulls #winterbirding #birdinguk #cheshirebirding
February 6, 2025 at 7:30 PM
The adult Kumlien's Gull was on show all afternoon at WSR recycling, Widnes, Cheshire today. Also 4 Yellow-legged Gulls ( 2x1stw + 2ndw + 3rdw) An obvious increase in LBBs was noted @birdguides.bsky.social #gulls #winterbirding #birdinguk #cheshirebirding