Rob Hemming
@robhemming25.bsky.social
Birdwatching & natural history in general. Birmingham. Local Patch - Edgbaston Res, Winterbourne Gardens, and occasional trips elsewhere.
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Earthball! I've never seen these before 😊 #mycology #mushrooms
November 18, 2025 at 4:17 AM
Earthball! I've never seen these before 😊 #mycology #mushrooms
Starmer is cooked. Labour have betrayed its values for years. I'm so glad it didn't vote for them
Not to say the others are better, they are all parasites & egomaniacs
Green if anything
What a shitshow of a world we live in
Very sad that it's 2025 & ppl are hell-bent on self-destruction
Peace out
Not to say the others are better, they are all parasites & egomaniacs
Green if anything
What a shitshow of a world we live in
Very sad that it's 2025 & ppl are hell-bent on self-destruction
Peace out
November 17, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Starmer is cooked. Labour have betrayed its values for years. I'm so glad it didn't vote for them
Not to say the others are better, they are all parasites & egomaniacs
Green if anything
What a shitshow of a world we live in
Very sad that it's 2025 & ppl are hell-bent on self-destruction
Peace out
Not to say the others are better, they are all parasites & egomaniacs
Green if anything
What a shitshow of a world we live in
Very sad that it's 2025 & ppl are hell-bent on self-destruction
Peace out
At Edgbaston reservoir this morning.
5 Shoveler & 2 Teal nice to see.
Pied wagtail numbers remain good with at least 14. Probably over 20 overall.
Highlight was watching an adult Peregrine successfully hunting a pigeon. It came within meters as it pursued its quarry. Love their power
#UKbirding
5 Shoveler & 2 Teal nice to see.
Pied wagtail numbers remain good with at least 14. Probably over 20 overall.
Highlight was watching an adult Peregrine successfully hunting a pigeon. It came within meters as it pursued its quarry. Love their power
#UKbirding
November 14, 2025 at 12:04 PM
At Edgbaston reservoir this morning.
5 Shoveler & 2 Teal nice to see.
Pied wagtail numbers remain good with at least 14. Probably over 20 overall.
Highlight was watching an adult Peregrine successfully hunting a pigeon. It came within meters as it pursued its quarry. Love their power
#UKbirding
5 Shoveler & 2 Teal nice to see.
Pied wagtail numbers remain good with at least 14. Probably over 20 overall.
Highlight was watching an adult Peregrine successfully hunting a pigeon. It came within meters as it pursued its quarry. Love their power
#UKbirding
I've noticed someone logging unusual birdtrack records.
It's great that everyone has a chance to record things they see, but sometimes it seems too easy to put anything down
This person has form
51 - Fifty One! Plus the rest - at Swan Pool, Withymoor
I want to be wrong, but....
It's great that everyone has a chance to record things they see, but sometimes it seems too easy to put anything down
This person has form
51 - Fifty One! Plus the rest - at Swan Pool, Withymoor
I want to be wrong, but....
November 12, 2025 at 10:24 AM
I've noticed someone logging unusual birdtrack records.
It's great that everyone has a chance to record things they see, but sometimes it seems too easy to put anything down
This person has form
51 - Fifty One! Plus the rest - at Swan Pool, Withymoor
I want to be wrong, but....
It's great that everyone has a chance to record things they see, but sometimes it seems too easy to put anything down
This person has form
51 - Fifty One! Plus the rest - at Swan Pool, Withymoor
I want to be wrong, but....
November 12, 2025 at 10:17 AM
I've noticed someone logging unusual birdtrack records.
It's great that everyone has a chance to record things they see, but sometimes it seems too easy to put anything down
This person has form
51 - Fifty One! Plus the rest - at Swan Pool, Withymoor
I want to be wrong, but....
It's great that everyone has a chance to record things they see, but sometimes it seems too easy to put anything down
This person has form
51 - Fifty One! Plus the rest - at Swan Pool, Withymoor
I want to be wrong, but....
Two rather splendid Pestle Puffballs were growing in a client's garden. 7" tall, 5-6" across.
The discolouration inside means they shouldn't be eaten, giving one gastric distress. They need to be clean white.
Edgbaston, Birmingham.
#fungifriends
@ecorecord.bsky.social
The discolouration inside means they shouldn't be eaten, giving one gastric distress. They need to be clean white.
Edgbaston, Birmingham.
#fungifriends
@ecorecord.bsky.social
November 11, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Two rather splendid Pestle Puffballs were growing in a client's garden. 7" tall, 5-6" across.
The discolouration inside means they shouldn't be eaten, giving one gastric distress. They need to be clean white.
Edgbaston, Birmingham.
#fungifriends
@ecorecord.bsky.social
The discolouration inside means they shouldn't be eaten, giving one gastric distress. They need to be clean white.
Edgbaston, Birmingham.
#fungifriends
@ecorecord.bsky.social
Autumn into winter
Edgbaston reservoir, Birmingham.
A few winter thrushes, the regular Little Egret and 1000s of Woodpigeons heading south.
Edgbaston reservoir, Birmingham.
A few winter thrushes, the regular Little Egret and 1000s of Woodpigeons heading south.
November 9, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Autumn into winter
Edgbaston reservoir, Birmingham.
A few winter thrushes, the regular Little Egret and 1000s of Woodpigeons heading south.
Edgbaston reservoir, Birmingham.
A few winter thrushes, the regular Little Egret and 1000s of Woodpigeons heading south.
Where to start with this slop? 🤦♂️😏
November 4, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Where to start with this slop? 🤦♂️😏
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Interesting(!) that these captive-bred ducks for sale in East Yorkshire seem to be unringed in very many cases. Baikal, Blue-winged, Green-winged Teals, plus Garganeys. Dread to think how many end up in the wild and in local bird reports... #ukbirding
October 29, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Interesting(!) that these captive-bred ducks for sale in East Yorkshire seem to be unringed in very many cases. Baikal, Blue-winged, Green-winged Teals, plus Garganeys. Dread to think how many end up in the wild and in local bird reports... #ukbirding
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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.
#RaptorResearch
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/10/28/a...
#RaptorResearch
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/10/28/a...
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…
raptorpersecutionuk.org
October 28, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Victorian attitudes towards birds of prey in the UK are fueled by sensationalist fear-mongering like this, published routinely by mainstream media.
#RaptorResearch
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/10/28/a...
#RaptorResearch
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/10/28/a...
Lots of oak/acorn galls this year. Found this specimen today whilst out fungi hunting
A bolet species, horse mushroom and blackening wax cap amongst the 17 species found. Trying to ID the others before asking for more help inevitably.....
#fungifriends
#wildflowerhour
A bolet species, horse mushroom and blackening wax cap amongst the 17 species found. Trying to ID the others before asking for more help inevitably.....
#fungifriends
#wildflowerhour
October 26, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Lots of oak/acorn galls this year. Found this specimen today whilst out fungi hunting
A bolet species, horse mushroom and blackening wax cap amongst the 17 species found. Trying to ID the others before asking for more help inevitably.....
#fungifriends
#wildflowerhour
A bolet species, horse mushroom and blackening wax cap amongst the 17 species found. Trying to ID the others before asking for more help inevitably.....
#fungifriends
#wildflowerhour
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Pure #PatchGold!
10 Crossbill @bibbeyswildfarms.bsky.social this morning!
It is so energising, inspiring and uplifting to fall in love with nature every day!
Every experience feels just as powerful as the first.
I would highly recommend that you fall in love with nature too! 😎
10 Crossbill @bibbeyswildfarms.bsky.social this morning!
It is so energising, inspiring and uplifting to fall in love with nature every day!
Every experience feels just as powerful as the first.
I would highly recommend that you fall in love with nature too! 😎
October 26, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Pure #PatchGold!
10 Crossbill @bibbeyswildfarms.bsky.social this morning!
It is so energising, inspiring and uplifting to fall in love with nature every day!
Every experience feels just as powerful as the first.
I would highly recommend that you fall in love with nature too! 😎
10 Crossbill @bibbeyswildfarms.bsky.social this morning!
It is so energising, inspiring and uplifting to fall in love with nature every day!
Every experience feels just as powerful as the first.
I would highly recommend that you fall in love with nature too! 😎
Kestrel over B&Q in Halesowen earlier.
An uncreasingly uncommon sighting around the area these days. It's a shame. Nice to see one here and there
@ecorecord.bsky.social
#wmbirding
An uncreasingly uncommon sighting around the area these days. It's a shame. Nice to see one here and there
@ecorecord.bsky.social
#wmbirding
October 25, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Kestrel over B&Q in Halesowen earlier.
An uncreasingly uncommon sighting around the area these days. It's a shame. Nice to see one here and there
@ecorecord.bsky.social
#wmbirding
An uncreasingly uncommon sighting around the area these days. It's a shame. Nice to see one here and there
@ecorecord.bsky.social
#wmbirding
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ReFuk Election vote catching: “We’ll make efficiency savings and cut your taxes”
ReFuk reality “No we aren’t. We lied”.
ReFuk reality “No we aren’t. We lied”.
Reform UK Councils
Council Tax increases
Durham: 4.9%
Worcestershire: 5-10%
Warwickshire: ~5%
Leicestershire: 3%
Kent: 5%
Lincolnshire: 2%+
Staffordshire: ~5%
West Northamptonshire: 5%
Derbyshire: 4.9%
North Northamptonshire: amount TBD
Nottinghamshire: amount TBD
Lancashire: amount TBD
Council Tax increases
Durham: 4.9%
Worcestershire: 5-10%
Warwickshire: ~5%
Leicestershire: 3%
Kent: 5%
Lincolnshire: 2%+
Staffordshire: ~5%
West Northamptonshire: 5%
Derbyshire: 4.9%
North Northamptonshire: amount TBD
Nottinghamshire: amount TBD
Lancashire: amount TBD
October 25, 2025 at 7:38 AM
ReFuk Election vote catching: “We’ll make efficiency savings and cut your taxes”
ReFuk reality “No we aren’t. We lied”.
ReFuk reality “No we aren’t. We lied”.
Very cold and wet Edgbaston reservoir with Matt the Great @thehairycrisp.bsky.social
Goodander x2 nfy
Woodpigeon 2000+
Redpoll - several over with other finches Inc Siskin
Little Egret
Mipits
Buzzard
GCG x3
Chiffchaff
#UKbirding
#wmbirding
@ecorecord.bsky.social
Goodander x2 nfy
Woodpigeon 2000+
Redpoll - several over with other finches Inc Siskin
Little Egret
Mipits
Buzzard
GCG x3
Chiffchaff
#UKbirding
#wmbirding
@ecorecord.bsky.social
October 25, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Very cold and wet Edgbaston reservoir with Matt the Great @thehairycrisp.bsky.social
Goodander x2 nfy
Woodpigeon 2000+
Redpoll - several over with other finches Inc Siskin
Little Egret
Mipits
Buzzard
GCG x3
Chiffchaff
#UKbirding
#wmbirding
@ecorecord.bsky.social
Goodander x2 nfy
Woodpigeon 2000+
Redpoll - several over with other finches Inc Siskin
Little Egret
Mipits
Buzzard
GCG x3
Chiffchaff
#UKbirding
#wmbirding
@ecorecord.bsky.social
Edgbaston res 10-11.30
Absolutely delighted to find only my 2nd ever Redshank on patch.
That's our 6th wader of the year, which ain't too shabby for the res.
An accompanying cast of 8 Siskin, f Teal, Skylark & 20+Pied wags made for a very worthy visit
#UKbirding
#WMbirds
@ecorecord.bsky.social
Absolutely delighted to find only my 2nd ever Redshank on patch.
That's our 6th wader of the year, which ain't too shabby for the res.
An accompanying cast of 8 Siskin, f Teal, Skylark & 20+Pied wags made for a very worthy visit
#UKbirding
#WMbirds
@ecorecord.bsky.social
October 20, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Edgbaston res 10-11.30
Absolutely delighted to find only my 2nd ever Redshank on patch.
That's our 6th wader of the year, which ain't too shabby for the res.
An accompanying cast of 8 Siskin, f Teal, Skylark & 20+Pied wags made for a very worthy visit
#UKbirding
#WMbirds
@ecorecord.bsky.social
Absolutely delighted to find only my 2nd ever Redshank on patch.
That's our 6th wader of the year, which ain't too shabby for the res.
An accompanying cast of 8 Siskin, f Teal, Skylark & 20+Pied wags made for a very worthy visit
#UKbirding
#WMbirds
@ecorecord.bsky.social
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This week we ringed over 1000 Redpoll on Cannock chase in 5 sessions! The number of birds seen has been spectacular, but a lot have now moved on. In all of the birds ringed we only caught 3 that had been ringed elsewhere, but didn't recapture a single bird we ringed! #migration #birdringing
October 19, 2025 at 8:30 AM
This week we ringed over 1000 Redpoll on Cannock chase in 5 sessions! The number of birds seen has been spectacular, but a lot have now moved on. In all of the birds ringed we only caught 3 that had been ringed elsewhere, but didn't recapture a single bird we ringed! #migration #birdringing
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Nice autumnal wander along the canal from Caunsall bridge to the Lock Inn at Cookley & back 🍂
First Fieldfare of the autumn were nice to see with 8+16. No Redwing tho
7+ Siskin, 1 Redpoll, several Skylark & plenty of showy Jay's around.
#worcsbirds
#ukbirding
First Fieldfare of the autumn were nice to see with 8+16. No Redwing tho
7+ Siskin, 1 Redpoll, several Skylark & plenty of showy Jay's around.
#worcsbirds
#ukbirding
October 18, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Nice autumnal wander along the canal from Caunsall bridge to the Lock Inn at Cookley & back 🍂
First Fieldfare of the autumn were nice to see with 8+16. No Redwing tho
7+ Siskin, 1 Redpoll, several Skylark & plenty of showy Jay's around.
#worcsbirds
#ukbirding
First Fieldfare of the autumn were nice to see with 8+16. No Redwing tho
7+ Siskin, 1 Redpoll, several Skylark & plenty of showy Jay's around.
#worcsbirds
#ukbirding
Largest flock of Redwing so far with 33 over Fitzroy avenue, harborne, Birmingham.
#UKbirding
@ecorecord.bsky.social
#UKbirding
@ecorecord.bsky.social
October 15, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Largest flock of Redwing so far with 33 over Fitzroy avenue, harborne, Birmingham.
#UKbirding
@ecorecord.bsky.social
#UKbirding
@ecorecord.bsky.social
For context. Water levels in winter are usually around this level 😮
In a few months' time, this may be the case again. Apparently, work is being undertaken to clear the outlet that gets opened to top up the canals; hence the very low levels now.
Edgbaston reservoir, Birmingham.
In a few months' time, this may be the case again. Apparently, work is being undertaken to clear the outlet that gets opened to top up the canals; hence the very low levels now.
Edgbaston reservoir, Birmingham.
October 12, 2025 at 11:14 AM
For context. Water levels in winter are usually around this level 😮
In a few months' time, this may be the case again. Apparently, work is being undertaken to clear the outlet that gets opened to top up the canals; hence the very low levels now.
Edgbaston reservoir, Birmingham.
In a few months' time, this may be the case again. Apparently, work is being undertaken to clear the outlet that gets opened to top up the canals; hence the very low levels now.
Edgbaston reservoir, Birmingham.
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Heavy fog and a record low water level at Edg Res this morning w/ @robhemming25.bsky.social A magnificent patch tick for me in form of 8 Rock pipits on the shore beneath the old Tower Ballroom.
October 12, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Heavy fog and a record low water level at Edg Res this morning w/ @robhemming25.bsky.social A magnificent patch tick for me in form of 8 Rock pipits on the shore beneath the old Tower Ballroom.
Edgbaston res 7-9.30 in the fine company of @sprayxcappo.bsky.social
Despite the heavy fog, we got some goodies!
8 Rock Pipits were cracking to find!
First autumn Redwings herd through the gloom.
Couple of Siskin
Mipits
Jay
Little Grebe 2
#UKbirding
#urbanbirding
@ecorecord.bsky.social
Despite the heavy fog, we got some goodies!
8 Rock Pipits were cracking to find!
First autumn Redwings herd through the gloom.
Couple of Siskin
Mipits
Jay
Little Grebe 2
#UKbirding
#urbanbirding
@ecorecord.bsky.social
October 12, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Edgbaston res 7-9.30 in the fine company of @sprayxcappo.bsky.social
Despite the heavy fog, we got some goodies!
8 Rock Pipits were cracking to find!
First autumn Redwings herd through the gloom.
Couple of Siskin
Mipits
Jay
Little Grebe 2
#UKbirding
#urbanbirding
@ecorecord.bsky.social
Despite the heavy fog, we got some goodies!
8 Rock Pipits were cracking to find!
First autumn Redwings herd through the gloom.
Couple of Siskin
Mipits
Jay
Little Grebe 2
#UKbirding
#urbanbirding
@ecorecord.bsky.social
Edgbaston res
A Lapwing was nfy.
Only other bits of interest were a Siskin over & 2 f Teal.
No Redwing as yet, just a couple of mipits flying over
8 Skylark flew over Montagu's road on Thursday, only a stones throw away from the reservoir
#UKbirding
#urbanbirding
@ecorecord.bsky.social
A Lapwing was nfy.
Only other bits of interest were a Siskin over & 2 f Teal.
No Redwing as yet, just a couple of mipits flying over
8 Skylark flew over Montagu's road on Thursday, only a stones throw away from the reservoir
#UKbirding
#urbanbirding
@ecorecord.bsky.social
October 11, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Edgbaston res
A Lapwing was nfy.
Only other bits of interest were a Siskin over & 2 f Teal.
No Redwing as yet, just a couple of mipits flying over
8 Skylark flew over Montagu's road on Thursday, only a stones throw away from the reservoir
#UKbirding
#urbanbirding
@ecorecord.bsky.social
A Lapwing was nfy.
Only other bits of interest were a Siskin over & 2 f Teal.
No Redwing as yet, just a couple of mipits flying over
8 Skylark flew over Montagu's road on Thursday, only a stones throw away from the reservoir
#UKbirding
#urbanbirding
@ecorecord.bsky.social