Mark Dowie
@mpro7id.bsky.social
For the botanists, the tiny Adder's-Tongue Fern at its main out-post on the equally tiny island of St Agnes, IoS. One of several plants located but, as usual, took some searching... @ukorchids.bsky.social #UKBotany #Scilly2025
October 30, 2025 at 9:04 AM
For the botanists, the tiny Adder's-Tongue Fern at its main out-post on the equally tiny island of St Agnes, IoS. One of several plants located but, as usual, took some searching... @ukorchids.bsky.social #UKBotany #Scilly2025
A couple of mobile Cattle Egret from their inter-island gourmet tour of local horse and cattle fields #Scilly2025 #UKBirding
October 30, 2025 at 9:00 AM
A couple of mobile Cattle Egret from their inter-island gourmet tour of local horse and cattle fields #Scilly2025 #UKBirding
And a very popular Hoopoe that had taken a liking to salty snacks on a St Agnes beach #Scilly2025 #UKBirding
October 30, 2025 at 8:58 AM
And a very popular Hoopoe that had taken a liking to salty snacks on a St Agnes beach #Scilly2025 #UKBirding
No apologies for another pic (from numerous taken during many visits!) featuring the Mourning Dove - not usually known for its camouflage #Scilly2025 #UKBirding
October 30, 2025 at 8:57 AM
No apologies for another pic (from numerous taken during many visits!) featuring the Mourning Dove - not usually known for its camouflage #Scilly2025 #UKBirding
Countless visits required to Dove Central, keeping birders pre-occupied (and boatmen happy) for three days before the Mourning Dove was finally pinned down to a chicken run on a private property. But not before a number of adrenalin-pumping blind alley charges... #Scilly2025 #UKBirding
October 30, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Countless visits required to Dove Central, keeping birders pre-occupied (and boatmen happy) for three days before the Mourning Dove was finally pinned down to a chicken run on a private property. But not before a number of adrenalin-pumping blind alley charges... #Scilly2025 #UKBirding
Nearby, a Spotted Sandpiper - one of a trio of American birds gracing St Agnes earlier this month #UKBirding
October 30, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Nearby, a Spotted Sandpiper - one of a trio of American birds gracing St Agnes earlier this month #UKBirding
Realised that I have been neglecting this channel so, by way of amends, a selection of #Scilly2025 pics from my annual stay on the islands. First up, one of two (American) Buff-bellied Pipits on St Agnes #UKBirding
October 30, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Realised that I have been neglecting this channel so, by way of amends, a selection of #Scilly2025 pics from my annual stay on the islands. First up, one of two (American) Buff-bellied Pipits on St Agnes #UKBirding
Jack Snipe having difficulties whilst playing Statues... Simply magnificent birds when viewed close-up. St. Mary's, Oct2025 #Scilly #UKBirding
October 25, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Jack Snipe having difficulties whilst playing Statues... Simply magnificent birds when viewed close-up. St. Mary's, Oct2025 #Scilly #UKBirding
Just look at that bill! Hawfinch with Chaffinch for size comparison. Forest of Dean #GlosBirds #UKBirding
February 19, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Just look at that bill! Hawfinch with Chaffinch for size comparison. Forest of Dean #GlosBirds #UKBirding
The magnificent Hawfinch. Forest of Dean #GlosBirds #UKBirding
February 19, 2025 at 12:58 PM
The magnificent Hawfinch. Forest of Dean #GlosBirds #UKBirding
Dippers, Forest of Dean 18feb2025 #GlosBirds #UKBirding
February 19, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Dippers, Forest of Dean 18feb2025 #GlosBirds #UKBirding
February 13, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Another horrible, cold grey day this week when it never really got light at all. However, some compensation when I kicked-up a Jack Snipe from a wet ditch in rough ground nr. Cheltenham. Pleased to get a flight shot as it shot away and disappeared from view... #GlosBirds #UKBirding
February 13, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Another horrible, cold grey day this week when it never really got light at all. However, some compensation when I kicked-up a Jack Snipe from a wet ditch in rough ground nr. Cheltenham. Pleased to get a flight shot as it shot away and disappeared from view... #GlosBirds #UKBirding
A great end to the day with 40 Corn Bunting and these 2 Barn Owls hunting a stubble field in the fast fading light #Cotswolds #GlosBirds #UKBirding
February 13, 2025 at 2:59 PM
A great end to the day with 40 Corn Bunting and these 2 Barn Owls hunting a stubble field in the fast fading light #Cotswolds #GlosBirds #UKBirding
A mixed flock of some 400 hungry gulls following the plough, together with 10 Common Buzzard and numerous Red Kites. A common sight at this time of the year #Cotswolds #GlosBirds #UKBirding
February 13, 2025 at 2:56 PM
A mixed flock of some 400 hungry gulls following the plough, together with 10 Common Buzzard and numerous Red Kites. A common sight at this time of the year #Cotswolds #GlosBirds #UKBirding
A fine display of Cattle Egrets nearby in Slimbridge village, part of a larger group of 13 birds #GlosBirds #UKBirding
February 13, 2025 at 2:50 PM
A fine display of Cattle Egrets nearby in Slimbridge village, part of a larger group of 13 birds #GlosBirds #UKBirding
Nice views of the Glossy Ibis first thing and again midday, but somehow managing to miss the close-up views enjoyed by others on puddles just the other side of the gate! #GlosBirds #UKBirding
February 13, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Nice views of the Glossy Ibis first thing and again midday, but somehow managing to miss the close-up views enjoyed by others on puddles just the other side of the gate! #GlosBirds #UKBirding
One half of a family group of Common Cranes on the Rushy, from a recent visit to Slimbridge. One adult and two juveniles seen to be unringed #GlosBirds #UKBirding
February 13, 2025 at 2:46 PM
One half of a family group of Common Cranes on the Rushy, from a recent visit to Slimbridge. One adult and two juveniles seen to be unringed #GlosBirds #UKBirding
Marsh Tit, Cotswolds. A regular sighting in many local woods, their presence typically announced with that fab scolding call #GlosBirds #UKBirding
February 13, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Marsh Tit, Cotswolds. A regular sighting in many local woods, their presence typically announced with that fab scolding call #GlosBirds #UKBirding
Grey Partridge populations are now highly localised in the #Cotswolds and can prove difficult to track down #UKBirding
February 13, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Grey Partridge populations are now highly localised in the #Cotswolds and can prove difficult to track down #UKBirding
A bit of a catch-up on recent birding trips. Here a different viewpoint over #Cotswolds woodland paying dividends, with some glorious Goshawk action on a rare sunny morning #GlosBirds #UKBirding
February 13, 2025 at 2:37 PM
A bit of a catch-up on recent birding trips. Here a different viewpoint over #Cotswolds woodland paying dividends, with some glorious Goshawk action on a rare sunny morning #GlosBirds #UKBirding
Raptor-fest, Cotswolds #GlosBirds #UKBirding
January 18, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Raptor-fest, Cotswolds #GlosBirds #UKBirding
Booted Eagle., Cornwall, Jan 2025. Quality a bit ropey on this handheld phonescoped pic, but amazing views of this cracking 1w plumage. Cornwall #UKBirding
January 18, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Booted Eagle., Cornwall, Jan 2025. Quality a bit ropey on this handheld phonescoped pic, but amazing views of this cracking 1w plumage. Cornwall #UKBirding
Booted Eagle, giving superb 'scope views nr. Marazion, Cornwall, Jan 2025. Phone-scoped vid #UKBirding
January 18, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Booted Eagle, giving superb 'scope views nr. Marazion, Cornwall, Jan 2025. Phone-scoped vid #UKBirding
Unreal views of Yellow-browed Warbler, Frampton. Jan 2025 #GlosBirds #UKBirding
January 18, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Unreal views of Yellow-browed Warbler, Frampton. Jan 2025 #GlosBirds #UKBirding