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Barrhead Birder
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Retired gardener interested in wildlife, plant life and photography. Motto- birds first, photos last. If you genuinely love all nature feel free to follow. Not interested in politics, racism, religion or any form of hate.
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Tiny fungi among the leaf litter at Ardmillan South Ayrshire Scotland. No idea of the species. #nature #fungifriends #toadstools #
November 15, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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andypaton.bsky.social
Appalling @uklabour.bsky.social @teamlabouruk.bsky.social
glynmoody.bsky.social Glyn Moody @glynmoody.bsky.social · 22h
Fly-tippers bury field in 'shocking' mountain of waste - www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... "150m (490ft) long and 6m (20ft) high" - even in our dark times, this is one of the most appalling things I have seen recently
Kidlington fly-tipping: Criminals dump mountain of waste in field
The enormous pile of rubbish is called an
www.bbc.co.uk
November 15, 2025 at 10:48 AM
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hughharrop.bsky.social
Lovely views of this Hume's Warbler in the morning sunshine at Gremista, Lerwick, Shetland today.

#BirdingScotland #UKbirding #RareBirdsUK #Birds #UKWildlife
November 14, 2025 at 6:41 PM
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tjalamont.bsky.social
Apropos of nothing in particular, here is a very small weevil posing majestically. (Brazil)
#Bugsky 🐙🌿
A macro photo of a weevil, in profile, upper left in the frame atop a fuzzy gray-green leaf. The weevil is orange with a coating of sparse yellow hairs, some of which are dense enough to form spots.
November 13, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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eddiephotos.bsky.social
#Wednesdaywarbler Just a Dartford warbler standing his ground.
#Wednesdaywarbler Just a Dartford Warbler standing his ground.
November 12, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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fraggenstein.bsky.social
Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #DucksOutOfWater set by @robcrank68.bsky.social - Alternative Bird is a #Moorhen

Not quite sure what was going on here, but this Mallard was high up in a tree 🤷 maybe it thought it was a Wood Duck 😂🪶 🦉 #birdingWales #ukbirding #birds #naturephotography #EastCoastKin
November 13, 2025 at 8:21 AM
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bernoid.bsky.social
Colotois pennaria - Feathered Thorn. Named after those impressive antennae on the males. What a cracker! #DevonMoths
Colotois pennaria - Feathered Thorn
November 13, 2025 at 8:49 AM
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kortduce.bsky.social
A great blue heron fishes from the pier at Izaak Walton Nature Area in Longmont, Colorado.

#BirdofTheDay #BirdsOnTheGround #EastCoastKin #bird #birds #birdphotography #photography #photograph #photographs #photo #photos #nature #wetland #wetlands #greatblueheron #heron #greatblueherons #herons
November 11, 2025 at 1:52 PM
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meatballsalad.bsky.social
White-crowned Sparrow
#birds #wildlife #photography #naturephotography
November 11, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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davidleakenney.bsky.social
A unique picture I took of a Kingfisher. I won't say what comes next.... 😂 Maybe you can guess...

#wildlifephotography #wildlife #photography #birds #birdphotography
A beautiful Kingfisher with its mouth open, ready to bring back up its meal of the day.
November 11, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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fraggenstein.bsky.social
A wonderful little bundle of fluff and always a pure pleasure to photograph ~ the Long-Tailed Tit ~ this photo taken at Westhay Moor NR on the Somerset levels a few weeks ago 😍😎 🪶 🦉 #ukbirding #birds #ukwildlife #naturephotography #birdwatching #naturetherapy #titmouse #birdsofbluesky #bluesky
Shape and Size: The long-tailed tit has a very distinctive shape, often described as a "flying lollipop" or a "feathered teaspoon". It has a tiny, fluffy, round body and a disproportionately long, narrow tail that is actually longer than the body itself. Scale: The total length is about 14 cm (5.5 inches), but the body part is very small, and the tail makes up most of that length. The entire bird weighs less than a UK £1 coin, so it's incredibly light and delicate. Texture: The feathers are very soft and fluffy, giving it a plump, ball-shaped appearance, especially in winter when it fluffs up for insulation. Colour (High Contrast): Its plumage is a striking mix of high-contrast colours: primarily black and white, with hints of soft pink or rosy hues on its back and belly. It has a white head with a wide black stripe running above each eye.
November 10, 2025 at 10:54 PM
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merv1965.bsky.social
A Firecrest this morning at Shapwick Car Park
November 11, 2025 at 11:56 AM
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runnelstone.bsky.social
Redshank at Hayle Estuary this week. One of around 75 wintering on the reserve.

#cornwallbirding #birding #ukbirding
November 11, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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lukehaigh.co.uk
A striking Oystercatcher in flight against a blurred green background. It has a black head and chest, white underside, black and white wings, a bright orange-red bill, and red eyes. Its legs and feet are tucked beneath it. #Birds #lukehaigh #birdwatching #photography
A striking Oystercatcher in flight against a blurred green background. It has a black head and chest, white underside, black and white wings, a bright orange-red bill, and red eyes. Its legs and feet are tucked beneath it. #Birds #lukehaigh #birdwatching #photography
November 11, 2025 at 8:05 PM
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rabihalameddine.bsky.social
Two-day-old zebrafish larvae, as seen through a scanning electron microscope
November 6, 2025 at 1:32 AM
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matthewberry.bsky.social
Swallowtail heading into the blue...
November 10, 2025 at 7:24 PM
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helenbennett.bsky.social
'Early summer memories' A gorgeous Marbled White butterfly for #MacroMonday I miss seeing these beauties fluttering around the downs. 📷 🦋

Happy Monday everyone, hope you all have a great week ahead 🕊️👋

#Photography #Invert #Nature #UKWildlife #Butterflies #EastCoastKin #TheSmallThings
A photograph of a Marbled White butterfly that has a black and white checked pattern on its wings. it is seen in side profile with one wing showing its paler underwing and the other showing its upper wing pattern. It is feeding on a purple thistle flower. The background is blurred and coloured green from foliage. Photo taken in June, South East UK.
November 10, 2025 at 8:49 AM
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sybalan.bsky.social
Crested Tit Lossiemouth 🪶
November 5, 2025 at 9:11 AM
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sybalan.bsky.social
Burghead this evening, end of the weeks holiday heading home in the morning
November 7, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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sybalan.bsky.social
Deer at Rannoch Moor Yesterday 🦌
November 9, 2025 at 9:55 PM
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mart-the-gooner.bsky.social
A classic shot of a #BirdOnAWire #StandingOnThings #EastCoastKin #Birds
Kestrel with a quizzical look on a wire
November 9, 2025 at 9:50 PM
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steve-sando1.bsky.social
It was special to find a Merlin perched up in Hawthorn yesterday.
#birds #birding #birdphotography #Naturephotography #Naturelovers
#Wildlifephotography
November 9, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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If you can , please help fund their legal battle at www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/save-todri...
Save Todrig from Sitka spruce plantation
Campaigning to protect nature and communities around Todrig from proposed Sitka spruce plantations, and to save the Southern Uplands.
www.crowdfunder.co.uk
November 8, 2025 at 8:22 PM
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daryllmarie.bsky.social
I was fully unaware of the raptor game that the Florida Keys delivers, holy hell! 🌿🪶
A kestrel perched on a wooden pole midway through consuming a dragonfly
November 8, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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protectthewild.bsky.social
If you agree with Chris that “it’s got to change,” use your voice and tell your MP today. Use our easy tool — link in comments.
June 5, 2025 at 9:01 AM