Fred (Howard!) Fearn
@fred-fearn.bsky.social
Lifelong birder, addicted twitcher, professional ecologist (Avian Ecology ltd.) and lover of all wildlife & the natural world. MUFC through and through.
Back for more on the local Woodchat today. As an inland Cheshire birder it makes a nice change to have a rarity (of sorts) just minutes from the house. And who doesn’t love a shrike? #ukbirding
June 8, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Back for more on the local Woodchat today. As an inland Cheshire birder it makes a nice change to have a rarity (of sorts) just minutes from the house. And who doesn’t love a shrike? #ukbirding
We’re looking for a birder to join us at Avian Ecology. It’s a great opportunity for someone with field skills to enter the world of consultancy. Please share!
#ukbirding
originenvironmental.bamboohr.com/careers/71
#ukbirding
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Field Ornithologist (Avian Ecology)
About Avian Ecology
Avian Ecology Ltd is a specialist environmental consultancy based in Lower Stretton, Cheshire. We provide comprehensive ecological services to the renewable energy, infrastructure...
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May 6, 2025 at 10:45 AM
We’re looking for a birder to join us at Avian Ecology. It’s a great opportunity for someone with field skills to enter the world of consultancy. Please share!
#ukbirding
originenvironmental.bamboohr.com/careers/71
#ukbirding
originenvironmental.bamboohr.com/careers/71
Ace day out in Wales.
Spent a few hours watching vocal Goshawks grapple & display. Nearby 3 Adders were a joy.
Then to Flint for the Twite flock. Never seen them feeding high in birch before. Must be a spring thing?
Complemented with views across the Dee & hordes of waders.
Bliss. #ukbirding
Spent a few hours watching vocal Goshawks grapple & display. Nearby 3 Adders were a joy.
Then to Flint for the Twite flock. Never seen them feeding high in birch before. Must be a spring thing?
Complemented with views across the Dee & hordes of waders.
Bliss. #ukbirding
March 22, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Ace day out in Wales.
Spent a few hours watching vocal Goshawks grapple & display. Nearby 3 Adders were a joy.
Then to Flint for the Twite flock. Never seen them feeding high in birch before. Must be a spring thing?
Complemented with views across the Dee & hordes of waders.
Bliss. #ukbirding
Spent a few hours watching vocal Goshawks grapple & display. Nearby 3 Adders were a joy.
Then to Flint for the Twite flock. Never seen them feeding high in birch before. Must be a spring thing?
Complemented with views across the Dee & hordes of waders.
Bliss. #ukbirding
For #superseabirdSunday Humboldt Penguin, Peru.
December 28, 2024 at 11:27 AM
For #superseabirdSunday Humboldt Penguin, Peru.
Tropical Parula. North Peru today. Common here but very smart.
December 28, 2024 at 11:27 AM
Tropical Parula. North Peru today. Common here but very smart.
Simply Marvellous.
December 28, 2024 at 11:27 AM
Simply Marvellous.
Long-tailed Potoo, Plataforma, Peru. Some of the birds here are incredible.
December 28, 2024 at 11:27 AM
Long-tailed Potoo, Plataforma, Peru. Some of the birds here are incredible.
More Peruvian owl action; Band-bellied and Tropical Screech Owls in the early hours this morning.
December 28, 2024 at 11:27 AM
More Peruvian owl action; Band-bellied and Tropical Screech Owls in the early hours this morning.
Cinnamon Screech-Owl this evening at Alto Nieva, Peru. A real cracker of a bird.
December 28, 2024 at 11:27 AM
Cinnamon Screech-Owl this evening at Alto Nieva, Peru. A real cracker of a bird.
Day 1 of Peru. Wow
December 28, 2024 at 11:27 AM
Day 1 of Peru. Wow
I've #justdonated to Zoe's Place Baby Hospice - Liverpool on JustGiving. Donate on @justgiving and support this great cause...
December 28, 2024 at 11:27 AM
I've #justdonated to Zoe's Place Baby Hospice - Liverpool on JustGiving. Donate on @justgiving and support this great cause...
Name the twitch, if you’re old enough.
December 28, 2024 at 11:27 AM
Name the twitch, if you’re old enough.
A day in the office with the window open, listening to c2,000 pinkfeet. There’s been an amazing increase in recent years here in Cheshire. I’ve never seen a flock on the ground here before, but could get used to it. Fabulous birds to have around.
December 28, 2024 at 11:32 AM
A day in the office with the window open, listening to c2,000 pinkfeet. There’s been an amazing increase in recent years here in Cheshire. I’ve never seen a flock on the ground here before, but could get used to it. Fabulous birds to have around.
Are there any experienced Principal Ornithologists out there looking for a new role?
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December 28, 2024 at 11:32 AM
Are there any experienced Principal Ornithologists out there looking for a new role?
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Pleasant wander around Frodsham Marsh (Cheshire) no3 and no6 Cells this morning. Generally quiet but the long-staying Garganey still present #UKbirding
August 26, 2024 at 10:40 AM
Pleasant wander around Frodsham Marsh (Cheshire) no3 and no6 Cells this morning. Generally quiet but the long-staying Garganey still present #UKbirding
First post on here, so may as well add a few random photo favourites!
August 25, 2024 at 1:22 PM
First post on here, so may as well add a few random photo favourites!
Twitter used to be great. Musk has turned it into a complete cesspool. Time to move to Bluesky and be free from his relentless ads & propaganda. Will be closing this account soon. Must remember to wipe my feet on the way out.
December 28, 2024 at 11:32 AM
Twitter used to be great. Musk has turned it into a complete cesspool. Time to move to Bluesky and be free from his relentless ads & propaganda. Will be closing this account soon. Must remember to wipe my feet on the way out.
The horrific legacy of diclofenac continues. The effects on vultures were known decades ago, so surely the manufacturers & vendors of this horror drug are equally responsible for these human deaths too? Where’s the culpability? https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c28e2pvzn3lo
Indian vultures: Decline of scavenger birds caused 500,00...
A new study links the vulture decline in India to deadly ...
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December 28, 2024 at 11:32 AM
The horrific legacy of diclofenac continues. The effects on vultures were known decades ago, so surely the manufacturers & vendors of this horror drug are equally responsible for these human deaths too? Where’s the culpability? https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c28e2pvzn3lo
Really enjoying my non birding trip to Thailand with the family. Last time I birded here was in 1999.
December 28, 2024 at 11:32 AM
Really enjoying my non birding trip to Thailand with the family. Last time I birded here was in 1999.
Always great birds to see. Caspian Tern, Sandbach, Cheshire today.
December 28, 2024 at 11:32 AM
Always great birds to see. Caspian Tern, Sandbach, Cheshire today.
Carroll Ecology: 2 x Field Ornithologists (Birders) advertised with CJS...
December 28, 2024 at 11:32 AM
Carroll Ecology: 2 x Field Ornithologists (Birders) advertised with CJS...
The 🇮🇪 Yellow Crowned Heron conveniently roosting in an open spot as we arrived this morning. Always liked these
December 28, 2024 at 11:32 AM
The 🇮🇪 Yellow Crowned Heron conveniently roosting in an open spot as we arrived this morning. Always liked these
Manchester is 🔴😎 🎉
December 28, 2024 at 11:32 AM
Manchester is 🔴😎 🎉
Spoke too soon. U-turn Indigo action. A mere 36 years since seeing the unaccepted Holkham bird. Is this one really any more credible?
December 28, 2024 at 11:43 AM
Spoke too soon. U-turn Indigo action. A mere 36 years since seeing the unaccepted Holkham bird. Is this one really any more credible?