Scott Mayson
@scottmayson.bsky.social
Birder from Suffolk who also enjoys a bit of cycling and photography, sometimes at the same time.
Great afternoon at a very dull and overcast Minsmere. Highlights were the Temminck’s Stint, 9+ Caspian Gulls, 4 Little Gulls, 12 Goosander, and 2 Water Pipits. Several thrushes arriving late afternoon so perhaps more to find tomorrow? Also great to catch up with @debalmer.bsky.social #SuffolkBirding
November 15, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Great afternoon at a very dull and overcast Minsmere. Highlights were the Temminck’s Stint, 9+ Caspian Gulls, 4 Little Gulls, 12 Goosander, and 2 Water Pipits. Several thrushes arriving late afternoon so perhaps more to find tomorrow? Also great to catch up with @debalmer.bsky.social #SuffolkBirding
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Happy to get a notable photo award for my Olive-backed pipit image, thank you @birdguides.bsky.social
Browsing the web
Olive-backed pipit at South Gare, Cleveland
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@birdsoftheworld.bsky.social
Olive-backed pipit at South Gare, Cleveland
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@birdguides.bsky.social
@birdsoftheworld.bsky.social
November 10, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Happy to get a notable photo award for my Olive-backed pipit image, thank you @birdguides.bsky.social
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ARTSPACE GALLERY,WOODBRIDGE THOROUGHFARE.SUFFOLK,13-19 NOVEMBER.The largest solo exhibition of my Wire Art. Come say Hello 💚 #wireart #wirebirdsculpture #suffolkbirds #whatsoninsufgolk #woodbridge #birdartist #suffolkart
November 9, 2025 at 5:24 PM
ARTSPACE GALLERY,WOODBRIDGE THOROUGHFARE.SUFFOLK,13-19 NOVEMBER.The largest solo exhibition of my Wire Art. Come say Hello 💚 #wireart #wirebirdsculpture #suffolkbirds #whatsoninsufgolk #woodbridge #birdartist #suffolkart
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Tough 7 mile slog around Thorpeness this morning with @scottmayson.bsky.social with highlights being 2 Firecrest and 3 Great Egret. Pallas's Warbler at Aldeburgh Church was to close not to give it a look.
November 8, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Tough 7 mile slog around Thorpeness this morning with @scottmayson.bsky.social with highlights being 2 Firecrest and 3 Great Egret. Pallas's Warbler at Aldeburgh Church was to close not to give it a look.
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This month's fascinating talk is about Recording Rare Breeding Birds in the UK and Essex, by Mark Eaton from the RBBP. It's streaming live on YouTube from 8pm on Friday: youtube.com/live/VlTi7GS...
#essexbirding #RareBirdsUK @ukrbbp.bsky.social
#essexbirding #RareBirdsUK @ukrbbp.bsky.social
Recording Rare Breeding Birds in the UK and Essex
YouTube video by Essex Birdwatching Society
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November 5, 2025 at 9:15 PM
This month's fascinating talk is about Recording Rare Breeding Birds in the UK and Essex, by Mark Eaton from the RBBP. It's streaming live on YouTube from 8pm on Friday: youtube.com/live/VlTi7GS...
#essexbirding #RareBirdsUK @ukrbbp.bsky.social
#essexbirding #RareBirdsUK @ukrbbp.bsky.social
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Spotted a fin whilst making a cup of tea from our house this afternoon. They made a kill too!
@ninaohanlon.bsky.social
@ninaohanlon.bsky.social
November 2, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Spotted a fin whilst making a cup of tea from our house this afternoon. They made a kill too!
@ninaohanlon.bsky.social
@ninaohanlon.bsky.social
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Still time to apply for this great opportunity with @theseabirdgroup.bsky.social
Get in touch if you have any questions!
Dealine tomorrow 🐧
#ornithology #seabirds
Get in touch if you have any questions!
Dealine tomorrow 🐧
#ornithology #seabirds
Website Manager position on our ExComm! Description ➡️ www.seabirdgroup.org.uk/files/Websit...
Apply by sending max. 200 words to secretary@seabirdgroup.org.uk explaining why you're interested 🤩
[Common tern image: Debs Allbrook]
#seabirds #teamtern #WebManager
Apply by sending max. 200 words to secretary@seabirdgroup.org.uk explaining why you're interested 🤩
[Common tern image: Debs Allbrook]
#seabirds #teamtern #WebManager
October 30, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Still time to apply for this great opportunity with @theseabirdgroup.bsky.social
Get in touch if you have any questions!
Dealine tomorrow 🐧
#ornithology #seabirds
Get in touch if you have any questions!
Dealine tomorrow 🐧
#ornithology #seabirds
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I have a very bad feeling about this...
October 27, 2025 at 4:51 PM
I have a very bad feeling about this...
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Lovely morning birding in the murk and drizzle around Thorpeness OCP. Amongst the 60+ Goldcrest, at least 5 Firecrest and 2 Yellow-browed Warbler present #SuffolkBirding #UKBirding
October 20, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Lovely morning birding in the murk and drizzle around Thorpeness OCP. Amongst the 60+ Goldcrest, at least 5 Firecrest and 2 Yellow-browed Warbler present #SuffolkBirding #UKBirding
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We had three Bonaparte’s Gulls (ad and two 1st w’s) in Dunnet Bay this morning!!! Also a Juv Sabine’s Gull, Juv Little Gull, 1st w Mediterranean Gull and a Curlew Sandpiper with @ninaohanlon.bsky.social
#CaithnessBirds
#CaithnessBirds
October 12, 2025 at 4:32 PM
We had three Bonaparte’s Gulls (ad and two 1st w’s) in Dunnet Bay this morning!!! Also a Juv Sabine’s Gull, Juv Little Gull, 1st w Mediterranean Gull and a Curlew Sandpiper with @ninaohanlon.bsky.social
#CaithnessBirds
#CaithnessBirds
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Lovely views of this Rustic Bunting at Hoswick, Shetland today.
#BirdingScotland #UKbirding #RareBirdsUK #Birds #UKWildlife
#BirdingScotland #UKbirding #RareBirdsUK #Birds #UKWildlife
October 12, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Lovely views of this Rustic Bunting at Hoswick, Shetland today.
#BirdingScotland #UKbirding #RareBirdsUK #Birds #UKWildlife
#BirdingScotland #UKbirding #RareBirdsUK #Birds #UKWildlife
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🐦⬛Ever been in awe of the huge journeys some birds undertake each year?
That’s what inspired us.
Celebrate #WorldMigratoryBirdDay with clothing that captures the magic of migration and wear what moves you.
🪶 For bird lovers. For nature lovers. For you.
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#Birding #BirdArt #WMBD2025
That’s what inspired us.
Celebrate #WorldMigratoryBirdDay with clothing that captures the magic of migration and wear what moves you.
🪶 For bird lovers. For nature lovers. For you.
🛒aluladesigns.co.uk
#Birding #BirdArt #WMBD2025
October 11, 2025 at 3:03 PM
🐦⬛Ever been in awe of the huge journeys some birds undertake each year?
That’s what inspired us.
Celebrate #WorldMigratoryBirdDay with clothing that captures the magic of migration and wear what moves you.
🪶 For bird lovers. For nature lovers. For you.
🛒aluladesigns.co.uk
#Birding #BirdArt #WMBD2025
That’s what inspired us.
Celebrate #WorldMigratoryBirdDay with clothing that captures the magic of migration and wear what moves you.
🪶 For bird lovers. For nature lovers. For you.
🛒aluladesigns.co.uk
#Birding #BirdArt #WMBD2025
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Free postage on all UK orders ends midnight tonight! Head over to aluladesigns.co.uk to browse the collection.
October 5, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Free postage on all UK orders ends midnight tonight! Head over to aluladesigns.co.uk to browse the collection.
What a bird! Glad I went back for seconds. That is both ‘Isabelline’ Shrikes within about 500 metres of each other, be it 14 years apart. #SuffolkBirds
October 4, 2025 at 8:14 PM
What a bird! Glad I went back for seconds. That is both ‘Isabelline’ Shrikes within about 500 metres of each other, be it 14 years apart. #SuffolkBirds
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✨🐦⬛FREE POSTAGE THIS WEEKEND!🐦⬛✨
This weekend only, we’re offering FREE UK delivery on all orders.
Autumn migration is in full swing. Whether you’re spotting Redwings or searching for that rare vagrant, get everything you need delivered free.
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#UKBirding #SiberianThrush #BirdArt
This weekend only, we’re offering FREE UK delivery on all orders.
Autumn migration is in full swing. Whether you’re spotting Redwings or searching for that rare vagrant, get everything you need delivered free.
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#UKBirding #SiberianThrush #BirdArt
October 3, 2025 at 4:16 PM
✨🐦⬛FREE POSTAGE THIS WEEKEND!🐦⬛✨
This weekend only, we’re offering FREE UK delivery on all orders.
Autumn migration is in full swing. Whether you’re spotting Redwings or searching for that rare vagrant, get everything you need delivered free.
🛒[aluladesigns.co.uk]
#UKBirding #SiberianThrush #BirdArt
This weekend only, we’re offering FREE UK delivery on all orders.
Autumn migration is in full swing. Whether you’re spotting Redwings or searching for that rare vagrant, get everything you need delivered free.
🛒[aluladesigns.co.uk]
#UKBirding #SiberianThrush #BirdArt
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Whilst birding on Unst, news broke of an Eastern Bonelli's Warbler. The bird performed well to the small crowd present. #RareBirdsUK #UKBirding
October 1, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Whilst birding on Unst, news broke of an Eastern Bonelli's Warbler. The bird performed well to the small crowd present. #RareBirdsUK #UKBirding
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Just returned from a much needed break to the Shetland Isles (my 14th visit) with @scottmayson.bsky.social and @wallcreeper1.bsky.social
For me, my birding highlight of the trip was watching my 3rd Pallas's Grasshopper Warbler down to 20ft with 7 other birders whilst on Unst.
For me, my birding highlight of the trip was watching my 3rd Pallas's Grasshopper Warbler down to 20ft with 7 other birders whilst on Unst.
October 1, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Just returned from a much needed break to the Shetland Isles (my 14th visit) with @scottmayson.bsky.social and @wallcreeper1.bsky.social
For me, my birding highlight of the trip was watching my 3rd Pallas's Grasshopper Warbler down to 20ft with 7 other birders whilst on Unst.
For me, my birding highlight of the trip was watching my 3rd Pallas's Grasshopper Warbler down to 20ft with 7 other birders whilst on Unst.
This small grey looking Lesser Whitethroat was at Grutness this afternoon. Presumably blythi. #UKBirding #ShetlandBirding
September 26, 2025 at 7:01 PM
This small grey looking Lesser Whitethroat was at Grutness this afternoon. Presumably blythi. #UKBirding #ShetlandBirding
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Lovely flight views once again of the North American Blue-winged Teal with Eurasian Teal at Loch of Hillwell today. Still a very rare bird in these parts with around ten Shetland records.
A nice addition to the house list...
#BirdingScotland #UKbirding #RareBirdsUK #Birds #UKWildlife
A nice addition to the house list...
#BirdingScotland #UKbirding #RareBirdsUK #Birds #UKWildlife
September 25, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Lovely flight views once again of the North American Blue-winged Teal with Eurasian Teal at Loch of Hillwell today. Still a very rare bird in these parts with around ten Shetland records.
A nice addition to the house list...
#BirdingScotland #UKbirding #RareBirdsUK #Birds #UKWildlife
A nice addition to the house list...
#BirdingScotland #UKbirding #RareBirdsUK #Birds #UKWildlife
A beautiful start to the day in Shetland, let’s see what today brings….we go again!
September 25, 2025 at 6:21 AM
A beautiful start to the day in Shetland, let’s see what today brings….we go again!
Willow Warbler in Sycamore at Garth, Shetland.
September 24, 2025 at 5:51 AM
Willow Warbler in Sycamore at Garth, Shetland.
Headed to Unst first thing today and got amazing views of the PG Tips (much better than the photo suggest). News breaking of the Eastern Bonelli’s had had heading up for that where it showed really well.
September 23, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Headed to Unst first thing today and got amazing views of the PG Tips (much better than the photo suggest). News breaking of the Eastern Bonelli’s had had heading up for that where it showed really well.
Lovely views of the Marsh Sand at Musselburgh this morning. Next stop Shetland.
September 20, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Lovely views of the Marsh Sand at Musselburgh this morning. Next stop Shetland.
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Great day birding Fen Drayton and surroundings with @scottmayson.bsky.social, catching up with the already present Curlew Sandpipers, Little Stint and Black Tern, plus good views of small and large fish eaters #UKBirding
September 13, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Great day birding Fen Drayton and surroundings with @scottmayson.bsky.social, catching up with the already present Curlew Sandpipers, Little Stint and Black Tern, plus good views of small and large fish eaters #UKBirding