Derbyshire Bird Tours : Stewart Abbott
@derbyshirebt.bsky.social
Wildlife lover first. I dabble in campaigning when I can.
I run www.derbyshirebirdtours & offer slow paced relaxing wildlife walks.
I run www.derbyshirebirdtours & offer slow paced relaxing wildlife walks.
Good morning everyone.
I've added lots more walks and day trips to the website.
Take a look and book your place.
www.derbyshirebirdtours.com/trails
I've added lots more walks and day trips to the website.
Take a look and book your place.
www.derbyshirebirdtours.com/trails
November 22, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Good morning everyone.
I've added lots more walks and day trips to the website.
Take a look and book your place.
www.derbyshirebirdtours.com/trails
I've added lots more walks and day trips to the website.
Take a look and book your place.
www.derbyshirebirdtours.com/trails
More photobombing, this time from a Grey Wagtail.
November 8, 2025 at 3:35 PM
More photobombing, this time from a Grey Wagtail.
Just remembering those warmer summer days.
November 7, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Just remembering those warmer summer days.
Isn't it annoying when you try to get a picture of a Eurasian Teal & another bird photo bombs you?
The cheek of it.
The cheek of it.
October 29, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Isn't it annoying when you try to get a picture of a Eurasian Teal & another bird photo bombs you?
The cheek of it.
The cheek of it.
Thinking of putting up or replacing a nest box?
I have some very sturdy handmade (by myself) boxes available on our website.
Local collection or delivery available.
If you're local to me then an installation service could be offered.
www.derbyshirebirdtours.com/category/all...
I have some very sturdy handmade (by myself) boxes available on our website.
Local collection or delivery available.
If you're local to me then an installation service could be offered.
www.derbyshirebirdtours.com/category/all...
October 27, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Thinking of putting up or replacing a nest box?
I have some very sturdy handmade (by myself) boxes available on our website.
Local collection or delivery available.
If you're local to me then an installation service could be offered.
www.derbyshirebirdtours.com/category/all...
I have some very sturdy handmade (by myself) boxes available on our website.
Local collection or delivery available.
If you're local to me then an installation service could be offered.
www.derbyshirebirdtours.com/category/all...
Lots more dates added to the calendar today.
Including some of our most popular outings for 2026.
Book early is the key.
Any questions, please ask.
www.derbyshirebirdtours.com/trails
Including some of our most popular outings for 2026.
Book early is the key.
Any questions, please ask.
www.derbyshirebirdtours.com/trails
October 23, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Lots more dates added to the calendar today.
Including some of our most popular outings for 2026.
Book early is the key.
Any questions, please ask.
www.derbyshirebirdtours.com/trails
Including some of our most popular outings for 2026.
Book early is the key.
Any questions, please ask.
www.derbyshirebirdtours.com/trails
2 spots left on this Sunday's walk at Linacre Waters near Chesterfield.
Slow paced and relaxing walk in the full colours of Autumn.
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Slow paced and relaxing walk in the full colours of Autumn.
www.derbyshirebirdtours.com/service-page...
October 21, 2025 at 11:08 AM
2 spots left on this Sunday's walk at Linacre Waters near Chesterfield.
Slow paced and relaxing walk in the full colours of Autumn.
www.derbyshirebirdtours.com/service-page...
Slow paced and relaxing walk in the full colours of Autumn.
www.derbyshirebirdtours.com/service-page...
Someone's just missed out on the last place on our Milldale walk.
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October 17, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Someone's just missed out on the last place on our Milldale walk.
www.derbyshirebirdtours.com/service-page...
www.derbyshirebirdtours.com/service-page...
3 new walks just added to the calendar
www.derbyshirebirdtours.com/trails
www.derbyshirebirdtours.com/trails
October 17, 2025 at 10:28 AM
3 new walks just added to the calendar
www.derbyshirebirdtours.com/trails
www.derbyshirebirdtours.com/trails
What a fabulous walk we had yesterday. The River Bradford is almost dry but did manage to see all 3 of the water loving birds. Dipper, Grey Wagtail and this lovely Kingfisher, plus lots more. Chiffchaff, GS Woodpecker, Treecreeper, Red Kite, Stonechat, Siskin and many more.
October 16, 2025 at 4:12 PM
What a fabulous walk we had yesterday. The River Bradford is almost dry but did manage to see all 3 of the water loving birds. Dipper, Grey Wagtail and this lovely Kingfisher, plus lots more. Chiffchaff, GS Woodpecker, Treecreeper, Red Kite, Stonechat, Siskin and many more.
Another brilliant day showing a group of people these charming birds that were hiding in the reedbeds.
October 12, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Another brilliant day showing a group of people these charming birds that were hiding in the reedbeds.
Fabulous day with a group looking for Bearded Reedlings. We had great views plus some other great species too.
Golden Plover, Long-tailed Tit with Ruff & Water Rail plus many more.
Golden Plover, Long-tailed Tit with Ruff & Water Rail plus many more.
October 8, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Fabulous day with a group looking for Bearded Reedlings. We had great views plus some other great species too.
Golden Plover, Long-tailed Tit with Ruff & Water Rail plus many more.
Golden Plover, Long-tailed Tit with Ruff & Water Rail plus many more.
After many visits to the Isle of Mull over the last few years I finally got this bird on my Mull list.
October 5, 2025 at 10:42 AM
After many visits to the Isle of Mull over the last few years I finally got this bird on my Mull list.
We’ve managed to get off the island before storm Amy hits. A day early, but better safe than sorry.
October 3, 2025 at 6:38 AM
We’ve managed to get off the island before storm Amy hits. A day early, but better safe than sorry.
Can you see the White-tailed Eagle? The poor thing was soaked and looked miserable.
October 2, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Can you see the White-tailed Eagle? The poor thing was soaked and looked miserable.
“Try to wear muted colours Shaz, browns, purples or greens”
I need to be more specific.
I need to be more specific.
October 1, 2025 at 6:56 PM
“Try to wear muted colours Shaz, browns, purples or greens”
I need to be more specific.
I need to be more specific.
Here we go again!
6 days on the Isle of Mull.
Rainy start but the rest of the week looks ok.
6 days on the Isle of Mull.
Rainy start but the rest of the week looks ok.
September 27, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Here we go again!
6 days on the Isle of Mull.
Rainy start but the rest of the week looks ok.
6 days on the Isle of Mull.
Rainy start but the rest of the week looks ok.
What another brilliant day.
This time a Dotterel was the start of the show.
This time a Dotterel was the start of the show.
September 19, 2025 at 3:59 PM
What another brilliant day.
This time a Dotterel was the start of the show.
This time a Dotterel was the start of the show.
September 18, 2025 at 3:33 PM
I wouldn't like to be on the other end of that stare.
September 17, 2025 at 4:03 PM
I wouldn't like to be on the other end of that stare.
Interesting Hybrid Barnacle Goose at @STWCarsington @CBCSightings yesterday (16th).
Any ideas?
Throat looks a little like Hawaiian Goose?
Any ideas?
Throat looks a little like Hawaiian Goose?
September 17, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Interesting Hybrid Barnacle Goose at @STWCarsington @CBCSightings yesterday (16th).
Any ideas?
Throat looks a little like Hawaiian Goose?
Any ideas?
Throat looks a little like Hawaiian Goose?
What a fantastic 4 days at @spurnbirdobs
We also popped into North Cave on the way home.
Here's a few images, I'll go through the rest when I wake up on Sunday.
111 species in total.
What a magical place at this time of year.
All of the volunteers were brilliant & so helpful
We also popped into North Cave on the way home.
Here's a few images, I'll go through the rest when I wake up on Sunday.
111 species in total.
What a magical place at this time of year.
All of the volunteers were brilliant & so helpful
September 10, 2025 at 6:30 PM
What a fantastic 4 days at @spurnbirdobs
We also popped into North Cave on the way home.
Here's a few images, I'll go through the rest when I wake up on Sunday.
111 species in total.
What a magical place at this time of year.
All of the volunteers were brilliant & so helpful
We also popped into North Cave on the way home.
Here's a few images, I'll go through the rest when I wake up on Sunday.
111 species in total.
What a magical place at this time of year.
All of the volunteers were brilliant & so helpful
Well, that’s made my day!
I’ll post the image when I’m home later in the week.
Get in!!!!
I’ll post the image when I’m home later in the week.
Get in!!!!
September 8, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Well, that’s made my day!
I’ll post the image when I’m home later in the week.
Get in!!!!
I’ll post the image when I’m home later in the week.
Get in!!!!
Hand made bird boxes now available on our website.
Any questions, please ask.
www.derbyshirebirdtours.com/category/bir...
Any questions, please ask.
www.derbyshirebirdtours.com/category/bir...
September 5, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Hand made bird boxes now available on our website.
Any questions, please ask.
www.derbyshirebirdtours.com/category/bir...
Any questions, please ask.
www.derbyshirebirdtours.com/category/bir...