Foot It
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Go birding by foot from your house in January. Record the number of species you see and post on the Bluesky!
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Titchfield: 6 Glossy Ibis still in the horse field by St Peter's Church. Other #FootIt additions today include Pintail & Chiffs. #LowCarbonBirding #PWC2026 @birdguides.bsky.social
January 8, 2026 at 9:53 AM
Titchfield: 6 Glossy Ibis still in the horse field by St Peter's Church. Other #FootIt additions today include Pintail & Chiffs. #LowCarbonBirding #PWC2026 @birdguides.bsky.social
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Greenfinch, Treecreeper and Goldcrest added for #footit in the last few days. Up to 52 species. It's a loong way to 78! (In 2013 I was self employed and had a quiet month in Jan before working all Feb so I walked sooo far!). #yorkshirebirding
January 8, 2026 at 9:20 AM
Greenfinch, Treecreeper and Goldcrest added for #footit in the last few days. Up to 52 species. It's a loong way to 78! (In 2013 I was self employed and had a quiet month in Jan before working all Feb so I walked sooo far!). #yorkshirebirding
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At least 7 Hawfinch at Rhiwderin now, in trees near the ‘swimming pond’ at c.ST263868. Also 15+ Greenfinch, Treecreeper, etc. #gwentbirding #lowcarbonbirding #footit
January 8, 2026 at 10:24 AM
At least 7 Hawfinch at Rhiwderin now, in trees near the ‘swimming pond’ at c.ST263868. Also 15+ Greenfinch, Treecreeper, etc. #gwentbirding #lowcarbonbirding #footit
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Back to work today. Still managed to boost the #FootIt total by 1 to 87, with overhead Pink-footed Geese heard at 5.45pm on my 10 metre commute from the office to the back door.
January 5, 2026 at 9:12 PM
Back to work today. Still managed to boost the #FootIt total by 1 to 87, with overhead Pink-footed Geese heard at 5.45pm on my 10 metre commute from the office to the back door.
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Only time for short pre work walk from home today. Beautiful light over the Exe Estuary. Crisp underfoot.
I noticed two distant Tufted Duck flying up river as I returned. Less than annual on my home patch and a lovely addition to #FootIt (number 89).
#LowCarbonBirding #Devon
I noticed two distant Tufted Duck flying up river as I returned. Less than annual on my home patch and a lovely addition to #FootIt (number 89).
#LowCarbonBirding #Devon
January 6, 2026 at 9:20 AM
Only time for short pre work walk from home today. Beautiful light over the Exe Estuary. Crisp underfoot.
I noticed two distant Tufted Duck flying up river as I returned. Less than annual on my home patch and a lovely addition to #FootIt (number 89).
#LowCarbonBirding #Devon
I noticed two distant Tufted Duck flying up river as I returned. Less than annual on my home patch and a lovely addition to #FootIt (number 89).
#LowCarbonBirding #Devon
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Back to work this week, so fewer chances to walk or watch from the house. Current #FootIt total is 60 species. Pretty happy with that, six days in. Highlights have been White-tailed Eagle and Kingfisher. My seen within 25k of the house is at a respectable 88. With Common Scoter and WF Goose best.
January 6, 2026 at 12:59 PM
Back to work this week, so fewer chances to walk or watch from the house. Current #FootIt total is 60 species. Pretty happy with that, six days in. Highlights have been White-tailed Eagle and Kingfisher. My seen within 25k of the house is at a respectable 88. With Common Scoter and WF Goose best.
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Shopping ✔️
Run ✔️
Birding ✔️
FootIt ✔️✔️✔️
Needed to pick up waterproof reproofing spray.
Ran to Cotswold Outdoor, ran around some fields, saw Skylarks, Linnets & Stonechats for #FootIt, ran home. Back at my desk.
#FootIt 2026 now at 92.
My Devon year list is 98 = dedication to birding on foot.
Run ✔️
Birding ✔️
FootIt ✔️✔️✔️
Needed to pick up waterproof reproofing spray.
Ran to Cotswold Outdoor, ran around some fields, saw Skylarks, Linnets & Stonechats for #FootIt, ran home. Back at my desk.
#FootIt 2026 now at 92.
My Devon year list is 98 = dedication to birding on foot.
January 6, 2026 at 1:54 PM
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Today's #FootIt blog feat. @petecarroll.bsky.social and @chrisfoster.bsky.social
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Full day of Foot It from pre-dawn tomorrow... there will be damage #FootIt #Damage
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Full day of Foot It from pre-dawn tomorrow... there will be damage #FootIt #Damage
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Foot It - the gathering storm
86 species - 56 miles - 118k steps As with yesterday, work stopped Foot It play. I extended the walk back from the office by taking the 'b...
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January 6, 2026 at 7:45 PM
Today's #FootIt blog feat. @petecarroll.bsky.social and @chrisfoster.bsky.social
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Full day of Foot It from pre-dawn tomorrow... there will be damage #FootIt #Damage
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Full day of Foot It from pre-dawn tomorrow... there will be damage #FootIt #Damage
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Still not brave enough to run on the icy pavements so Bert 🐕 and I walked through Exeter suburbs to reach an unassuming stream.
Found at least 2 Green Sandpipers but couldn’t find a Dipper. Jay, Chiffchaffs & Siskin also new for year, moving #FootIt total to 88.
#LowCarbonBirding #BirdingOnFoot
Found at least 2 Green Sandpipers but couldn’t find a Dipper. Jay, Chiffchaffs & Siskin also new for year, moving #FootIt total to 88.
#LowCarbonBirding #BirdingOnFoot
January 5, 2026 at 1:08 PM
Still not brave enough to run on the icy pavements so Bert 🐕 and I walked through Exeter suburbs to reach an unassuming stream.
Found at least 2 Green Sandpipers but couldn’t find a Dipper. Jay, Chiffchaffs & Siskin also new for year, moving #FootIt total to 88.
#LowCarbonBirding #BirdingOnFoot
Found at least 2 Green Sandpipers but couldn’t find a Dipper. Jay, Chiffchaffs & Siskin also new for year, moving #FootIt total to 88.
#LowCarbonBirding #BirdingOnFoot
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A distractingly beautiful morning meant I couldn't resist a much longer walk from home than planned. Siskins *everywhere* glowing in the low sun. Lapwing and Golden Plover flocks going over bring #footit total to 47 species.
January 5, 2026 at 7:02 PM
A distractingly beautiful morning meant I couldn't resist a much longer walk from home than planned. Siskins *everywhere* glowing in the low sun. Lapwing and Golden Plover flocks going over bring #footit total to 47 species.
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Second Foot It blog of this campaign, before I add another half day of damage. You are most welcome...
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The Wrong Time
83 species - 36 miles - 74k steps I am typing this on approximately two hours sleep. Two hours is sub-optimal in terms of how much sleep I...
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January 4, 2026 at 10:52 AM
Second Foot It blog of this campaign, before I add another half day of damage. You are most welcome...
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Beautiful day to be out & about around the Exe Estuary.
Day 4 of #FootIt & as expected the pace of new bird species is slowing up locally.
Today’s additions were golden (Goldeneye & Golden Plover) plus Kestrel & Pheasant. Foot It list stands at 84.
Tomorrow’s plan is to run to some new sites.
Day 4 of #FootIt & as expected the pace of new bird species is slowing up locally.
Today’s additions were golden (Goldeneye & Golden Plover) plus Kestrel & Pheasant. Foot It list stands at 84.
Tomorrow’s plan is to run to some new sites.
January 4, 2026 at 6:24 PM
Beautiful day to be out & about around the Exe Estuary.
Day 4 of #FootIt & as expected the pace of new bird species is slowing up locally.
Today’s additions were golden (Goldeneye & Golden Plover) plus Kestrel & Pheasant. Foot It list stands at 84.
Tomorrow’s plan is to run to some new sites.
Day 4 of #FootIt & as expected the pace of new bird species is slowing up locally.
Today’s additions were golden (Goldeneye & Golden Plover) plus Kestrel & Pheasant. Foot It list stands at 84.
Tomorrow’s plan is to run to some new sites.
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My third Foot It day of the year. Severe hype and chafing - in that order…
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Foot It - Sunday incursion
86 species - 45 miles - 94k steps I wasn’t going to Foot It today, I thought about maybe doing some chores, working or trying to maintain ...
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January 4, 2026 at 7:22 PM
My third Foot It day of the year. Severe hype and chafing - in that order…
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@footit.bsky.social 22.5 miles covered on #footit in the past 3days adding 61sp to the 2026 patch
January 4, 2026 at 7:54 PM
@footit.bsky.social 22.5 miles covered on #footit in the past 3days adding 61sp to the 2026 patch
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58 species on a 9.4 km walk from home this morning with the dog. To start the #footit challenge.
Marsh Harrier, Stonechat (3) Great black backed gull (2) GWE and Snipe being the goodies.
Marsh Harrier, Stonechat (3) Great black backed gull (2) GWE and Snipe being the goodies.
January 3, 2026 at 10:46 AM
58 species on a 9.4 km walk from home this morning with the dog. To start the #footit challenge.
Marsh Harrier, Stonechat (3) Great black backed gull (2) GWE and Snipe being the goodies.
Marsh Harrier, Stonechat (3) Great black backed gull (2) GWE and Snipe being the goodies.
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I set this morning intending to head to the commons to find Dartford Warbler etc for my #LowCarbonBirding #FootIt list.
But I soon changed my plans due to ice ❄️ & kept to the estuary.
22k run & 5 new #FootIt bird species (total 75).
Stopped by BGM to see 23 WF Geese.
#Running #DevonBirds
But I soon changed my plans due to ice ❄️ & kept to the estuary.
22k run & 5 new #FootIt bird species (total 75).
Stopped by BGM to see 23 WF Geese.
#Running #DevonBirds
January 3, 2026 at 1:00 PM
I set this morning intending to head to the commons to find Dartford Warbler etc for my #LowCarbonBirding #FootIt list.
But I soon changed my plans due to ice ❄️ & kept to the estuary.
22k run & 5 new #FootIt bird species (total 75).
Stopped by BGM to see 23 WF Geese.
#Running #DevonBirds
But I soon changed my plans due to ice ❄️ & kept to the estuary.
22k run & 5 new #FootIt bird species (total 75).
Stopped by BGM to see 23 WF Geese.
#Running #DevonBirds
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A chilly walk round the parish with a cold weather movement of snipe, blackbirds and song thrush. Also added wigeon, teal, kestrel and buzzard #footit
January 3, 2026 at 1:46 PM
A chilly walk round the parish with a cold weather movement of snipe, blackbirds and song thrush. Also added wigeon, teal, kestrel and buzzard #footit
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A potter round produced a goody. Hawfinch(!) at Rhiwderin, initially flying around with a small flock of Chaffinch near the ‘swimming pond’ at c.ST263868 (adjacent to the Yellowthroat site), later sat up for high quality handheld phone-scoping shenanigans. #gwentbirding #lowcarbonbirding #footit
January 3, 2026 at 1:50 PM
A potter round produced a goody. Hawfinch(!) at Rhiwderin, initially flying around with a small flock of Chaffinch near the ‘swimming pond’ at c.ST263868 (adjacent to the Yellowthroat site), later sat up for high quality handheld phone-scoping shenanigans. #gwentbirding #lowcarbonbirding #footit
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Out the front door, then almost 5 hrs investigating footpaths and habitat mainly on W side of Axminster. Pleasantly surprised at potential. Among 42 spp recorded were a few not particularly expected, like Green Sandpiper, Kingfisher, Stock Dove, Treecreeper, etc...
It's a start.
#FootIt
#DevonBirds
It's a start.
#FootIt
#DevonBirds
January 3, 2026 at 5:17 PM
Out the front door, then almost 5 hrs investigating footpaths and habitat mainly on W side of Axminster. Pleasantly surprised at potential. Among 42 spp recorded were a few not particularly expected, like Green Sandpiper, Kingfisher, Stock Dove, Treecreeper, etc...
It's a start.
#FootIt
#DevonBirds
It's a start.
#FootIt
#DevonBirds
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Beautiful end to the day. Walked a short distance up river to look for Goosander. Bingo! One red-head under the M5 bridge.
And then I sat on a step and watched the sun set.
Ended the day on 80 species of bird for #FootIt.
#LowCarbonBirding
And then I sat on a step and watched the sun set.
Ended the day on 80 species of bird for #FootIt.
#LowCarbonBirding
January 3, 2026 at 5:19 PM
Beautiful end to the day. Walked a short distance up river to look for Goosander. Bingo! One red-head under the M5 bridge.
And then I sat on a step and watched the sun set.
Ended the day on 80 species of bird for #FootIt.
#LowCarbonBirding
And then I sat on a step and watched the sun set.
Ended the day on 80 species of bird for #FootIt.
#LowCarbonBirding
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After a day off yesterday, making my debut for the NOA sponsored birdwatch around Holme and Titchwell, back to #FootIt today. Walk round my usual running route yielded 5 additions, total now 86. Best were 11 Corn Buntings in amongst 80+ Yellowhammers and a drake Goosander on the cut #NorfolkBirding
January 3, 2026 at 5:30 PM
After a day off yesterday, making my debut for the NOA sponsored birdwatch around Holme and Titchwell, back to #FootIt today. Walk round my usual running route yielded 5 additions, total now 86. Best were 11 Corn Buntings in amongst 80+ Yellowhammers and a drake Goosander on the cut #NorfolkBirding
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Today’s 22 km walk down to Lecropt and along the River Teith gave 7 new #footit species, with the best being 1 green sandpiper, 4 red-breasted merganser and 1 golden plover. 70 km walked in the 3 days has given me 73 species.
January 3, 2026 at 7:42 PM
Today’s 22 km walk down to Lecropt and along the River Teith gave 7 new #footit species, with the best being 1 green sandpiper, 4 red-breasted merganser and 1 golden plover. 70 km walked in the 3 days has given me 73 species.
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First #footit walk through some farmland by the (Warwickshire) River Avon. 28 species seen, the best being Little Egret, Red Kite and c100 Wigeon. Footit total so far 30
January 2, 2026 at 1:13 PM
First #footit walk through some farmland by the (Warwickshire) River Avon. 28 species seen, the best being Little Egret, Red Kite and c100 Wigeon. Footit total so far 30