@linzwiththebins.bsky.social
Birder based in the Isle of Man
Mainly patch birding Langness. Waders are my main interest, but if its a bird then I'm interested! Very amateur photography Nikon P1000
Musician/Keys player
PWME
Mainly patch birding Langness. Waders are my main interest, but if its a bird then I'm interested! Very amateur photography Nikon P1000
Musician/Keys player
PWME
There was an American Wigeon spotted at the location I found the wing at a few years ago, locally known as Wigeon Pool. I have yet to see one, I am on the Isle of Man though!
March 2, 2025 at 10:04 AM
There was an American Wigeon spotted at the location I found the wing at a few years ago, locally known as Wigeon Pool. I have yet to see one, I am on the Isle of Man though!
Fantastic footage, and it helped me figure out the half wing I found today was a Wigeon (Eurasian) so thank you!
March 1, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Fantastic footage, and it helped me figure out the half wing I found today was a Wigeon (Eurasian) so thank you!
Oh well done! I hear them a lot but have yet to actually set eyes on one.
February 17, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Oh well done! I hear them a lot but have yet to actually set eyes on one.
That's really interesting. I am imagining more a chase and grab than a precision stoop on such tiny birds :-) It's good to have a varied diet. We have a few pairs on cliffs, but they tend to head into town for the pigeons mostly
February 13, 2025 at 6:43 PM
That's really interesting. I am imagining more a chase and grab than a precision stoop on such tiny birds :-) It's good to have a varied diet. We have a few pairs on cliffs, but they tend to head into town for the pigeons mostly
I didn't think a Blue Tit would be worth the effort of catching it
February 12, 2025 at 9:13 PM
I didn't think a Blue Tit would be worth the effort of catching it
Stonechats seem to like people-watching too. If I sit quietly in one place, one will appear in the bush next to me and check me out!
February 3, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Stonechats seem to like people-watching too. If I sit quietly in one place, one will appear in the bush next to me and check me out!
It disappeared like a puff of smoke the second it was free :-)
January 29, 2025 at 5:29 PM
It disappeared like a puff of smoke the second it was free :-)
The only time I ever saw one still for long was when a Nuthatch flew in all guns blazing and tried to clear one off a seed feeder. The Tit got it's head stuck inside the feeder, bill base against the plastic. It took 20mins to free it in the end scraping marg under the bill with my pinkie nail!
January 29, 2025 at 4:00 PM
The only time I ever saw one still for long was when a Nuthatch flew in all guns blazing and tried to clear one off a seed feeder. The Tit got it's head stuck inside the feeder, bill base against the plastic. It took 20mins to free it in the end scraping marg under the bill with my pinkie nail!
Beautiful pic, they don't stay still for long. I heard my first singing Coal Tit of the year yesterday
January 29, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Beautiful pic, they don't stay still for long. I heard my first singing Coal Tit of the year yesterday
Lovely pic. Ha, thought it was just me! Waders in flight is definitely an area I need to improve on. Actually, most birds in flight 🤣 I'm always happy when they call as they go over and help me out
January 28, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Lovely pic. Ha, thought it was just me! Waders in flight is definitely an area I need to improve on. Actually, most birds in flight 🤣 I'm always happy when they call as they go over and help me out
Red over red left Tibia, red left tarsus
At least one white right Tibia
Struggling to find the project if anyone can help, have reported to Manx Ringing Group so fingers crossed!
At least one white right Tibia
Struggling to find the project if anyone can help, have reported to Manx Ringing Group so fingers crossed!
January 26, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Red over red left Tibia, red left tarsus
At least one white right Tibia
Struggling to find the project if anyone can help, have reported to Manx Ringing Group so fingers crossed!
At least one white right Tibia
Struggling to find the project if anyone can help, have reported to Manx Ringing Group so fingers crossed!
I bet! What an absolute treat, but also kinda terrifying that they are so close by
January 25, 2025 at 7:37 PM
I bet! What an absolute treat, but also kinda terrifying that they are so close by
Wow, goosebumps on my goosebumps! What an incredible recording and an absolute privilege to hear. I can only imagine how that must feel live!
January 25, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Wow, goosebumps on my goosebumps! What an incredible recording and an absolute privilege to hear. I can only imagine how that must feel live!
It landed with the sun behind it, I think falcons use the light to help conceal them from prey. I know JA Baker talks about how many times the PF stoops with the sun behind them in his wonderful book, The Peregrine. I highly recommend the audiobook narrated by David Attenborough. Perfection!
January 23, 2025 at 11:45 AM
It landed with the sun behind it, I think falcons use the light to help conceal them from prey. I know JA Baker talks about how many times the PF stoops with the sun behind them in his wonderful book, The Peregrine. I highly recommend the audiobook narrated by David Attenborough. Perfection!