Justin Taylor
@jtbirder323.bsky.social
Dad, Husband, Business Owner. Twitcher
when I can, local patch and Oxfordshire listing. BOU 5️⃣5️⃣0️⃣, BOU/IRBC 5️⃣6️⃣2️⃣, Oxon 2️⃣7️⃣6️⃣
when I can, local patch and Oxfordshire listing. BOU 5️⃣5️⃣0️⃣, BOU/IRBC 5️⃣6️⃣2️⃣, Oxon 2️⃣7️⃣6️⃣
Spooky Bicester 😱😱👻👻
October 31, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Spooky Bicester 😱😱👻👻
Late afternoon Bicester Wetlands just a Green Sand and 4 Grey Wagtails but nice to sit quietly in the hide.
October 30, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Late afternoon Bicester Wetlands just a Green Sand and 4 Grey Wagtails but nice to sit quietly in the hide.
I bought a copy of this months Birdwatch Mag mainly for the Golden Years of Scilly article (which bought back many memories) I wasn’t expecting to see myself, front centre in the black cap stood behind my dad (wearing his Tank Hat) at the 1990 Black billed Cuckoo. Pic by the late George Reszeter.
October 17, 2025 at 9:32 AM
I bought a copy of this months Birdwatch Mag mainly for the Golden Years of Scilly article (which bought back many memories) I wasn’t expecting to see myself, front centre in the black cap stood behind my dad (wearing his Tank Hat) at the 1990 Black billed Cuckoo. Pic by the late George Reszeter.
Lucky few!! Still the only record
October 7, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Lucky few!! Still the only record
38 years ago today Wood Thrush St Agnes unfortunately a year before I started going to Scilly.
October 7, 2025 at 11:10 AM
38 years ago today Wood Thrush St Agnes unfortunately a year before I started going to Scilly.
The forecast is rough for next 3 days Ben you may be there for a while.
October 2, 2025 at 9:46 PM
The forecast is rough for next 3 days Ben you may be there for a while.
@rarebirder.bsky.social the road and car park on this side of Wilstone Res is closed due to ongoing works around the Reservoir. Parking is only possible near the Cemetery and viewing the res is only possible from a track through the wood on the south side.
October 1, 2025 at 12:37 PM
@rarebirder.bsky.social the road and car park on this side of Wilstone Res is closed due to ongoing works around the Reservoir. Parking is only possible near the Cemetery and viewing the res is only possible from a track through the wood on the south side.
Bluethroat still at RSPB Otmoor mid morning from second screen.
October 1, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Bluethroat still at RSPB Otmoor mid morning from second screen.
@philsbirding.bsky.social going back a bit Phil can you remember the bird?
September 18, 2025 at 10:36 AM
@philsbirding.bsky.social going back a bit Phil can you remember the bird?
Red Necked Phalarope at Chetwode (Bucks) early afternoon. Not an easy place to get to as half the roads are closed due to East West Rail. Bird on EWR land but pool viewable from field standing on a fence!! Public footpath used.
September 17, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Red Necked Phalarope at Chetwode (Bucks) early afternoon. Not an easy place to get to as half the roads are closed due to East West Rail. Bird on EWR land but pool viewable from field standing on a fence!! Public footpath used.
Record shot of the Manx Shearwater at Farmoor this morning. What next?
September 16, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Record shot of the Manx Shearwater at Farmoor this morning. What next?
@oxfordcitycouncil.bsky.social it would interesting to know what department and who decided putting a mile of lane closure in each direction on the A34 on a Saturday morning!! No evidence of any work happening just cones!! Total carnage in both directions causing endless stress and inconvenience.
September 13, 2025 at 10:08 AM
@oxfordcitycouncil.bsky.social it would interesting to know what department and who decided putting a mile of lane closure in each direction on the A34 on a Saturday morning!! No evidence of any work happening just cones!! Total carnage in both directions causing endless stress and inconvenience.
Common Sand, Wigeon, 7+ Green Sands, 2+ Snipe at Bicester Wetlands this evening
September 8, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Common Sand, Wigeon, 7+ Green Sands, 2+ Snipe at Bicester Wetlands this evening
It was distant but through another birders 70x Swarovski 100 the views were good. Also scope views in flight and hovering. Black Winged Kite is my BOU 550. Also saw Bittern and GWE.
September 7, 2025 at 8:00 PM
It was distant but through another birders 70x Swarovski 100 the views were good. Also scope views in flight and hovering. Black Winged Kite is my BOU 550. Also saw Bittern and GWE.
21 years ago today Monday 6th September 2004 saw less than 50 mainland Twitchers connect with this first for Britain. Thankfully I flew from Glasgow with Andy Horscroft and was one of the few!! We enjoyed 45 minutes of it flying around fields near Eoropie and a brief scope view on wires. Great day!!
September 6, 2025 at 11:22 AM
21 years ago today Monday 6th September 2004 saw less than 50 mainland Twitchers connect with this first for Britain. Thankfully I flew from Glasgow with Andy Horscroft and was one of the few!! We enjoyed 45 minutes of it flying around fields near Eoropie and a brief scope view on wires. Great day!!
8 Green Sands at Bicester Wetlands this evening
September 3, 2025 at 7:05 PM
8 Green Sands at Bicester Wetlands this evening
A couple of bits from Farmoor early afternoon
August 24, 2025 at 1:45 PM
A couple of bits from Farmoor early afternoon
One of six Med Gulls on Treyarnon Beach this evening
August 19, 2025 at 8:01 PM
One of six Med Gulls on Treyarnon Beach this evening
Juvenile Redshank at Bicester Wetlands Wednesday 6th
August 7, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Juvenile Redshank at Bicester Wetlands Wednesday 6th
A summers afternoon at Bicester Wetlands
June 11, 2025 at 4:05 PM
A summers afternoon at Bicester Wetlands
Making a morning brew and this lands on the side of the pool. Garden first!!
May 25, 2025 at 6:06 AM
Making a morning brew and this lands on the side of the pool. Garden first!!
Does anyone know if this book is available anywhere or does anyone have a copy of it?
April 21, 2025 at 7:37 AM
Does anyone know if this book is available anywhere or does anyone have a copy of it?
A few local migrants and a Corn Bunting
April 15, 2025 at 7:50 PM
A few local migrants and a Corn Bunting