Mike Crawley
@mikegc.bsky.social
birder, environmentalist, retired Chartered Chemist, rugby enthusiast, doting Gramps to 2 magic granddaughters and emeritus President of Burnage RFC 🏴🇬🇧
My photograph of a Guianan cock-of-the-rock in aid of this.
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November 14, 2025 at 2:13 PM
My photograph of a Guianan cock-of-the-rock in aid of this.
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6 hours in the Celtic sea on a pelagic birding trip today.
Some great birds and some good laughs.
This raft of Great Shearwater calling to each other was a surprise.
Some great birds and some good laughs.
This raft of Great Shearwater calling to each other was a surprise.
September 29, 2025 at 9:26 PM
6 hours in the Celtic sea on a pelagic birding trip today.
Some great birds and some good laughs.
This raft of Great Shearwater calling to each other was a surprise.
Some great birds and some good laughs.
This raft of Great Shearwater calling to each other was a surprise.
new project beckons !!
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September 3, 2025 at 7:35 PM
new project beckons !!
☂️😉
☂️😉
rugby related rather than birds at the moment
July 27, 2025 at 2:48 PM
rugby related rather than birds at the moment
Nice early outing to Pennington Flash this morning where the drake Lesser Scaup was very obliging, showing well close to the shore and car park.
Failed miserably with the phone scoping though 🤦🏼♂️
#birding #rarebirdsUK
Failed miserably with the phone scoping though 🤦🏼♂️
#birding #rarebirdsUK
July 8, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Nice early outing to Pennington Flash this morning where the drake Lesser Scaup was very obliging, showing well close to the shore and car park.
Failed miserably with the phone scoping though 🤦🏼♂️
#birding #rarebirdsUK
Failed miserably with the phone scoping though 🤦🏼♂️
#birding #rarebirdsUK
As a 20 something, this character was a big attraction and made Blake’s 7 more watchable
July 6, 2025 at 2:32 PM
As a 20 something, this character was a big attraction and made Blake’s 7 more watchable
‘twas a busy day volunteering at my local RSPB reserve
Mediterranean Gulls had chicks, as did most of the Black-headed Gulls, waders & ducks.
We await the appearance of the Spoonbill fledglings (hopefully) and the Sand Martin fledglings.
Bird of the day ?
Bee Orchid (I know but it’s fab)
#ukbirding
Mediterranean Gulls had chicks, as did most of the Black-headed Gulls, waders & ducks.
We await the appearance of the Spoonbill fledglings (hopefully) and the Sand Martin fledglings.
Bird of the day ?
Bee Orchid (I know but it’s fab)
#ukbirding
June 5, 2025 at 5:39 PM
‘twas a busy day volunteering at my local RSPB reserve
Mediterranean Gulls had chicks, as did most of the Black-headed Gulls, waders & ducks.
We await the appearance of the Spoonbill fledglings (hopefully) and the Sand Martin fledglings.
Bird of the day ?
Bee Orchid (I know but it’s fab)
#ukbirding
Mediterranean Gulls had chicks, as did most of the Black-headed Gulls, waders & ducks.
We await the appearance of the Spoonbill fledglings (hopefully) and the Sand Martin fledglings.
Bird of the day ?
Bee Orchid (I know but it’s fab)
#ukbirding
Just back from a smashing birdy morning near Daresbury (Cheshire)
The main attraction was this smart Woodchat Shrike - perhaps the first one I have seen in Cheshire.
Lots of other birds about and a surprisingly diverse range of flowers on the tow path of the Bridgewater Canal.
#ukbirds
#ukbirding
The main attraction was this smart Woodchat Shrike - perhaps the first one I have seen in Cheshire.
Lots of other birds about and a surprisingly diverse range of flowers on the tow path of the Bridgewater Canal.
#ukbirds
#ukbirding
June 4, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Just back from a smashing birdy morning near Daresbury (Cheshire)
The main attraction was this smart Woodchat Shrike - perhaps the first one I have seen in Cheshire.
Lots of other birds about and a surprisingly diverse range of flowers on the tow path of the Bridgewater Canal.
#ukbirds
#ukbirding
The main attraction was this smart Woodchat Shrike - perhaps the first one I have seen in Cheshire.
Lots of other birds about and a surprisingly diverse range of flowers on the tow path of the Bridgewater Canal.
#ukbirds
#ukbirding
Great morning of birding on Anglesey today.
Penmon, Cemlyn and South Stack
Scenic splendour in beautiful sunshine.
#ukbirding
Penmon, Cemlyn and South Stack
Scenic splendour in beautiful sunshine.
#ukbirding
May 13, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Great morning of birding on Anglesey today.
Penmon, Cemlyn and South Stack
Scenic splendour in beautiful sunshine.
#ukbirding
Penmon, Cemlyn and South Stack
Scenic splendour in beautiful sunshine.
#ukbirding
Post volunteering “twitch” to Kelsall (Cheshire) to see a Stone Curlew. Haven’t seen one in Cheshire and neither have the other birders I know. Very distant and awkward in the heat haze. Pictured with my iPhone through my ‘scope.
May 1, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Post volunteering “twitch” to Kelsall (Cheshire) to see a Stone Curlew. Haven’t seen one in Cheshire and neither have the other birders I know. Very distant and awkward in the heat haze. Pictured with my iPhone through my ‘scope.
Took two of the grandkids to RSPB Conwy today. A bit cool and blowy and drizzly, but a good time had by all.
April 16, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Took two of the grandkids to RSPB Conwy today. A bit cool and blowy and drizzly, but a good time had by all.
an obliging female Ring-necked Duck near sunny Burnley (Lee Green Reservoir)
Taken with my iPhone 14 through my ‘scope
Nice end to a smashing morning out
#ukbirding
Taken with my iPhone 14 through my ‘scope
Nice end to a smashing morning out
#ukbirding
April 1, 2025 at 1:25 PM
an obliging female Ring-necked Duck near sunny Burnley (Lee Green Reservoir)
Taken with my iPhone 14 through my ‘scope
Nice end to a smashing morning out
#ukbirding
Taken with my iPhone 14 through my ‘scope
Nice end to a smashing morning out
#ukbirding
and a good night was had by all !!
March 17, 2025 at 11:21 PM
and a good night was had by all !!
Manchester Opera House
Waiting for The Dubliners
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Waiting for The Dubliners
☘️
March 17, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Manchester Opera House
Waiting for The Dubliners
☘️
Waiting for The Dubliners
☘️
Visited Clowbridge Reservoir in Burnley this morning.
This Red-necked Grebe was much more obliging than these digiscope shots suggests - must practice more !
#ukbirding
This Red-necked Grebe was much more obliging than these digiscope shots suggests - must practice more !
#ukbirding
March 12, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Visited Clowbridge Reservoir in Burnley this morning.
This Red-necked Grebe was much more obliging than these digiscope shots suggests - must practice more !
#ukbirding
This Red-necked Grebe was much more obliging than these digiscope shots suggests - must practice more !
#ukbirding
The wonderful Mrs Pankhurst (well her statue in Manchester did) popped up in my Facebook memories this morning.
Happy International Women’s Day ❤️
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Happy International Women’s Day ❤️
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March 8, 2025 at 11:31 AM
The wonderful Mrs Pankhurst (well her statue in Manchester did) popped up in my Facebook memories this morning.
Happy International Women’s Day ❤️
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Happy International Women’s Day ❤️
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Great day at RSPB Burton Mere (Cheshire).
Great views of male and female Marsh Harriers collecting nesting material, a clise, perched Kingfisher and 88 Avocet
#ukbirding
Great views of male and female Marsh Harriers collecting nesting material, a clise, perched Kingfisher and 88 Avocet
#ukbirding
March 6, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Great day at RSPB Burton Mere (Cheshire).
Great views of male and female Marsh Harriers collecting nesting material, a clise, perched Kingfisher and 88 Avocet
#ukbirding
Great views of male and female Marsh Harriers collecting nesting material, a clise, perched Kingfisher and 88 Avocet
#ukbirding
I wonder if they go the Lerwick for Up Helly Aa, looks like fun
February 3, 2025 at 1:35 PM
I wonder if they go the Lerwick for Up Helly Aa, looks like fun
A Guianan cock-of-the-rock I photographed in Brazil in August
January 20, 2025 at 9:22 PM
A Guianan cock-of-the-rock I photographed in Brazil in August
not especially in focus but I think we can tell what it is
January 19, 2025 at 8:12 PM
not especially in focus but I think we can tell what it is
rain falling on one side of the reserve and sun on the other, a phenomenal day volunteering at RSPB Burton Mere, the personal highlight being the dancing Marsh Harriers
January 2, 2025 at 6:45 PM
rain falling on one side of the reserve and sun on the other, a phenomenal day volunteering at RSPB Burton Mere, the personal highlight being the dancing Marsh Harriers
