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Andy Atkins
@andyatkins.bsky.social
Interested in rational thinking and evidence-based conclusions regardless of where, who, or when they come from. Weird combo of analyst/strategist bod and part-time pro photographer. Trustee at Rural Arts. RUSI Member.
Tree Sparrows near the visitor centre and you've a reasonable chance of Barn Owl, Kestrel, Linnet, etc.
April 11, 2025 at 1:49 PM
That sounds great. June can be crowded at weekends, but the majority stick within 200-300m of the visitors centre and you've a loooong stretch of clifftop to play with, even if the viewing platforms are busy. Just make you're battery'ed and card'ed up! Also look out for the resident (contd)..
April 11, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Well worth the trip, Dave. Like Dylan, I go every year (outside of workshops) and I always think I can't get a better/different composition than previous trips - then I do! The hardest thing is concentrating on a single bird when panning as it's like being a kid in a old-fashioned sweetie shop.
April 11, 2025 at 8:40 AM
This is beautifully photographed, Sarah. Thanks for liking my lapwing images and I see you're also a fan of the exceptional Victoria Haack.
April 10, 2025 at 3:54 PM
The trade dominance thing is another of the administration's bits of hubris, as the US is important across the international trade network, but doesn't have overarching dominance. My home is the UK, where the US isn't our top market in goods despite Brexit. The same goes for many countries.
April 9, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Fabulous work!
April 9, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Ah. Yes, it helps to have a few more-or-less birding family members 😊
April 1, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Stick with it... I felt the same but, after being cajoled into playing by family a few times, it's a great game.
April 1, 2025 at 9:34 PM