Tim Jones
@timsbirding.bsky.social
Birder. Freelance Ornithologist. Part time
Project Officer, Birds on the Edge, North York Moors NP @north_dove. York. @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social .
#vismig #waders #flightshot
Project Officer, Birds on the Edge, North York Moors NP @north_dove. York. @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social .
#vismig #waders #flightshot
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It has taken a bit of legwork to get this GW Egret at Alton Water decoded (well done to Laurence Potter for tip-off that we had a bangled one there). Turns out it is from NE Poland, border with Lithuania. I've seen a couple of reports from Belarus, so fits the pattern. #UKBirding
November 13, 2025 at 6:34 PM
It has taken a bit of legwork to get this GW Egret at Alton Water decoded (well done to Laurence Potter for tip-off that we had a bangled one there). Turns out it is from NE Poland, border with Lithuania. I've seen a couple of reports from Belarus, so fits the pattern. #UKBirding
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Pine Bunting seen briefly with mobile Yellowhammer flock at St Aldhelm's Head Quarry at 1030hrs & not relocated as of 1250hrs. Ltd parking available in Renscombe car park, otherwise park in Worth Mattravers village car park and walk down, staying out of private fields @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social
November 13, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Pine Bunting seen briefly with mobile Yellowhammer flock at St Aldhelm's Head Quarry at 1030hrs & not relocated as of 1250hrs. Ltd parking available in Renscombe car park, otherwise park in Worth Mattravers village car park and walk down, staying out of private fields @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social
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🌿 Love wildlife and winter landscapes?
We’re looking for two Winter Volunteers to help care for Spurn Bird Observatory and its beautiful surroundings this season.
Be part of something wild. 🕊️
👉 Learn more & apply: spurnbirdobservatory.co.uk/news/winter-...
We’re looking for two Winter Volunteers to help care for Spurn Bird Observatory and its beautiful surroundings this season.
Be part of something wild. 🕊️
👉 Learn more & apply: spurnbirdobservatory.co.uk/news/winter-...
November 12, 2025 at 5:01 PM
🌿 Love wildlife and winter landscapes?
We’re looking for two Winter Volunteers to help care for Spurn Bird Observatory and its beautiful surroundings this season.
Be part of something wild. 🕊️
👉 Learn more & apply: spurnbirdobservatory.co.uk/news/winter-...
We’re looking for two Winter Volunteers to help care for Spurn Bird Observatory and its beautiful surroundings this season.
Be part of something wild. 🕊️
👉 Learn more & apply: spurnbirdobservatory.co.uk/news/winter-...
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NEW JOB in #ornithology and #conservation promoting the amazing work of @birdlifeglobal.bsky.social across global #flyways: buff.ly/NNQNpRs
November 12, 2025 at 4:53 PM
NEW JOB in #ornithology and #conservation promoting the amazing work of @birdlifeglobal.bsky.social across global #flyways: buff.ly/NNQNpRs
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It’s the final weekend of the season at Spurn Bird Observatory 🍂
Easterlies at last – and a few spaces still available in the Obs'!
Join us for great birding, good company and cosy evenings by the log burner.
Book your spot here 👇
spurnbirdobservatory.co.uk/accommodation/
Easterlies at last – and a few spaces still available in the Obs'!
Join us for great birding, good company and cosy evenings by the log burner.
Book your spot here 👇
spurnbirdobservatory.co.uk/accommodation/
November 12, 2025 at 10:00 AM
It’s the final weekend of the season at Spurn Bird Observatory 🍂
Easterlies at last – and a few spaces still available in the Obs'!
Join us for great birding, good company and cosy evenings by the log burner.
Book your spot here 👇
spurnbirdobservatory.co.uk/accommodation/
Easterlies at last – and a few spaces still available in the Obs'!
Join us for great birding, good company and cosy evenings by the log burner.
Book your spot here 👇
spurnbirdobservatory.co.uk/accommodation/
Show me a sharper photo?!
November 12, 2025 at 7:40 AM
Show me a sharper photo?!
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I completed the Swainson's and Grey-cheeked Thrush illustration over the weekend. It was really enjoyable to work on these 2 subtle American vagrants that I was lucky to see earlier this Autumn close to home. #donegalbirding
November 11, 2025 at 10:54 AM
I completed the Swainson's and Grey-cheeked Thrush illustration over the weekend. It was really enjoyable to work on these 2 subtle American vagrants that I was lucky to see earlier this Autumn close to home. #donegalbirding
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Selling my Sony G FE 200-600mm F5.6-F6.6 lens it’s in great condition with no marks on the lenses, it’s boxed and has the hood, strap, case, instructions. It has a vinyl skin applied. Looking for £950 Collection only or can meet at Spurn/Flamborough etc.
October 16, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Selling my Sony G FE 200-600mm F5.6-F6.6 lens it’s in great condition with no marks on the lenses, it’s boxed and has the hood, strap, case, instructions. It has a vinyl skin applied. Looking for £950 Collection only or can meet at Spurn/Flamborough etc.
Same ring size for the dinky Red-breasted Flycatcher as the Firecrest!
8/11: Red-breasted Flycatcher & Firecrest ringed today along with 3 Blackcaps & 5 Chiffchaffs (AA)
November 8, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Same ring size for the dinky Red-breasted Flycatcher as the Firecrest!
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Shore Larks - Holkham Bay. Framed ready for my forthcoming show
November 7, 2025 at 6:58 AM
Shore Larks - Holkham Bay. Framed ready for my forthcoming show
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Here’s the finished Siberian Thrush drawing. Bringing it to life on paper was a great way to relieve the memories of a really special bird!
Coloured pencil on paper.
Reference photo Jake K. #birding 🪶
Coloured pencil on paper.
Reference photo Jake K. #birding 🪶
November 6, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Here’s the finished Siberian Thrush drawing. Bringing it to life on paper was a great way to relieve the memories of a really special bird!
Coloured pencil on paper.
Reference photo Jake K. #birding 🪶
Coloured pencil on paper.
Reference photo Jake K. #birding 🪶
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One of the Harlequins Ducks I found a few weeks ago has settled down on a quiet little beach in North West Donegal and I was really fortunate to spend a bit of time with it recently. Fingers crossed now that it stays for the winter, what a glorious sight it will be in a few months.
October 29, 2025 at 9:59 AM
One of the Harlequins Ducks I found a few weeks ago has settled down on a quiet little beach in North West Donegal and I was really fortunate to spend a bit of time with it recently. Fingers crossed now that it stays for the winter, what a glorious sight it will be in a few months.
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A 1st winter male SIBERIAN RUBYTHROAT caught on North Ronaldsay!!!
#RareBirdsUK
#BirdingScotland
#OrkneyBirding
#RareBirdsUK
#BirdingScotland
#OrkneyBirding
October 28, 2025 at 8:35 AM
A 1st winter male SIBERIAN RUBYTHROAT caught on North Ronaldsay!!!
#RareBirdsUK
#BirdingScotland
#OrkneyBirding
#RareBirdsUK
#BirdingScotland
#OrkneyBirding
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Yesterday's Pallid Swift arriving from the east at #longnab
#YorkshireBirding
@nybirdnews.bsky.social
#YorkshireBirding
@nybirdnews.bsky.social
October 23, 2025 at 5:24 AM
Yesterday's Pallid Swift arriving from the east at #longnab
#YorkshireBirding
@nybirdnews.bsky.social
#YorkshireBirding
@nybirdnews.bsky.social
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A remarkable Eastern Nightingale at Rattray Head yesterday. It's behaviour was most un-nightingale-like, sitting in the open and pumping its tail. A real crowd-pleaser!
October 21, 2025 at 9:46 AM
A remarkable Eastern Nightingale at Rattray Head yesterday. It's behaviour was most un-nightingale-like, sitting in the open and pumping its tail. A real crowd-pleaser!
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October 21, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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After a dawn raid on the Point, this little beauty was cowering in the buckthorn on my birding walk back, not far south of the Breach at Spurn. Thomas Willoughby’s brilliant pic. Bird of a lifetime. A British tick as well 😂
October 20, 2025 at 12:28 PM
After a dawn raid on the Point, this little beauty was cowering in the buckthorn on my birding walk back, not far south of the Breach at Spurn. Thomas Willoughby’s brilliant pic. Bird of a lifetime. A British tick as well 😂
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Female BLACK-FACED BUNTING at middle camp, south of the breach.
Please stick to the road so not to flush the bird
#Spurnbirds
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@birdguides.bsky.social
Please stick to the road so not to flush the bird
#Spurnbirds
@rarebirder.bsky.social
@birdguides.bsky.social
October 20, 2025 at 10:32 AM
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We are looking for a short-term residential volunteer to join the team from the 2nd to 19th October (+/-2 days). Tasks include morning bird monitoring (Point Counts / Visible Migration watches) and afternoon maintenance tasks (habitat/estate work)⬇️
September 28, 2025 at 12:37 PM
We are looking for a short-term residential volunteer to join the team from the 2nd to 19th October (+/-2 days). Tasks include morning bird monitoring (Point Counts / Visible Migration watches) and afternoon maintenance tasks (habitat/estate work)⬇️
A migrant quiet bit of birding at Whitby with @ollie333.bsky.social yesterday was highlighted by one of the best birds we’re lucky enough to see almost every autumn on the Yorkshire coast, Yellow-browed Warbler 😍 #UKBirding
September 27, 2025 at 10:07 AM
A migrant quiet bit of birding at Whitby with @ollie333.bsky.social yesterday was highlighted by one of the best birds we’re lucky enough to see almost every autumn on the Yorkshire coast, Yellow-browed Warbler 😍 #UKBirding
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Today the Hobby kits have been learning about crows- no protection on hand from the adults as the female is long departed and the male doesn't do child minding except for feeding... happy ending as the grabbed bird got rescued in fine style by its siblings. #UKbirding
September 26, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Today the Hobby kits have been learning about crows- no protection on hand from the adults as the female is long departed and the male doesn't do child minding except for feeding... happy ending as the grabbed bird got rescued in fine style by its siblings. #UKbirding
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Getting closer bsky.app/profile/gull...
A first year Dark-sided flycatcher (Muscicapa sibirica) at Utsira, Norway thursday afternoon.
4th record for WP and the second for Norway.
4th record for WP and the second for Norway.
September 25, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Getting closer bsky.app/profile/gull...
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September 25, 2025 at 7:43 AM
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The last of the 4 previous #StKilda Baird's Sandpiper records was in 1999, and finding a 2nd bird on 16th was a surprise in itself. That 2nd bird was neither of these two though, meaning that Will found a 3rd of the year this morning. Madness! @birdguides.bsky.social
@hebridesbirds.bsky.social
@hebridesbirds.bsky.social
September 23, 2025 at 4:24 PM
The last of the 4 previous #StKilda Baird's Sandpiper records was in 1999, and finding a 2nd bird on 16th was a surprise in itself. That 2nd bird was neither of these two though, meaning that Will found a 3rd of the year this morning. Madness! @birdguides.bsky.social
@hebridesbirds.bsky.social
@hebridesbirds.bsky.social