Andy Hirst
@gonebirding.bsky.social
Local birder (SK58- 10km square, between Sheffield, Rotherham & Worksop, UK), when not Filming | Editing | Tour Leading @ Gone Birding. Founder Member | Recorder | Editor SK58 Birders. http://www.gonebirding.org
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Great local days birding. Nothing rare but great variety of species across SK58. Home for a hot shower and some food.
November 23, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Great local days birding. Nothing rare but great variety of species across SK58. Home for a hot shower and some food.
Finally went for the Zitting Cisticolas at Wablerswick. Actually pretty easy to locate/ see, just very flighty . Then a pasty at Minsmere ;)
November 8, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Finally went for the Zitting Cisticolas at Wablerswick. Actually pretty easy to locate/ see, just very flighty . Then a pasty at Minsmere ;)
Red sky in the morning, shepherds warning!
September 27, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Red sky in the morning, shepherds warning!
Leaves are just changing here
September 22, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Leaves are just changing here
A pleasant surprise on this dreary Saturday food shop!
September 20, 2025 at 2:17 PM
A pleasant surprise on this dreary Saturday food shop!
Home before the deluge
September 13, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Home before the deluge
Ready for my week off work. No set plans- see where the birds take me :) Although hoping to put time into SK58
September 12, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Ready for my week off work. No set plans- see where the birds take me :) Although hoping to put time into SK58
First Green Sandpipers (x4) and a Common Sandpiper of the autumn here in SK58
July 16, 2025 at 10:08 PM
First Green Sandpipers (x4) and a Common Sandpiper of the autumn here in SK58
Off to the Global Birdfair on Saturday. Say hello if you see me- and stop me spending ££££££!
July 10, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Off to the Global Birdfair on Saturday. Say hello if you see me- and stop me spending ££££££!
Bit of a mad dash post work to Flamborough for the Song Sparrow. Initially just frustrating glimpses, but then sat out- phew!
June 10, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Bit of a mad dash post work to Flamborough for the Song Sparrow. Initially just frustrating glimpses, but then sat out- phew!
Day out in SK58, catching up with spring migrants. Sedge Warbler appear to be around in number, but Whitethroat and Blackcap not as plentiful as previous years
May 4, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Day out in SK58, catching up with spring migrants. Sedge Warbler appear to be around in number, but Whitethroat and Blackcap not as plentiful as previous years
Scum bags stole my reg plates last night. If any folk in S Yorks/ Notts/ Derbyshire see a Ford Kuga with reg ‘Y888ADH’ let me know. Am expecting a raft of speeding and parking tickets :-/
April 29, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Scum bags stole my reg plates last night. If any folk in S Yorks/ Notts/ Derbyshire see a Ford Kuga with reg ‘Y888ADH’ let me know. Am expecting a raft of speeding and parking tickets :-/
Good day at Frampton Marsh
April 22, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Good day at Frampton Marsh
Last full day on Cyprus. Topping out at 130+ spp. Def increase in migrants today.
April 12, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Last full day on Cyprus. Topping out at 130+ spp. Def increase in migrants today.
120 species so far on our Cyprus odyssey :)
April 10, 2025 at 3:49 PM
120 species so far on our Cyprus odyssey :)
Set up for the SK58 Raptor Watch
March 16, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Set up for the SK58 Raptor Watch
Post work stroll- at least the cows were enthusiastic to see me! Few Brambling and a Great White Egret for my efforts.
March 13, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Post work stroll- at least the cows were enthusiastic to see me! Few Brambling and a Great White Egret for my efforts.
Great day to be out!
March 2, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Great day to be out!
Good morning out with @sk58birders.bsky.social showing those that turned up, what is literally on their doorstep. Think they were impressed with Carlton Wood. Even managed a Hawfinch!
February 16, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Good morning out with @sk58birders.bsky.social showing those that turned up, what is literally on their doorstep. Think they were impressed with Carlton Wood. Even managed a Hawfinch!
Looking forward to a great weekend! A few hours down the Chesterfield Canal tomorrow morning, a few errands then tea with my folks. On Sunday taking a group out for SK58 Birders.
February 14, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Looking forward to a great weekend! A few hours down the Chesterfield Canal tomorrow morning, a few errands then tea with my folks. On Sunday taking a group out for SK58 Birders.
January 27, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Was true 150 years ago, still true today.
January 18, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Was true 150 years ago, still true today.
Pretty good day in SK58. Highlights of the 63 species include Peregrine, 59 Snipe, 9 Jack Snipe, Woodcock. Then a good mix of wildfowl inc. Goosander. Home for hot shower and a Sunday dinner (it is Wednesday right?)
January 1, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Pretty good day in SK58. Highlights of the 63 species include Peregrine, 59 Snipe, 9 Jack Snipe, Woodcock. Then a good mix of wildfowl inc. Goosander. Home for hot shower and a Sunday dinner (it is Wednesday right?)