Phil Wain
@paw101.bsky.social
Birdwatchers and Wildlife photographer 📸
A very nice Elephant Hawk-moth in the garden this morning.
June 28, 2025 at 8:52 AM
A very nice Elephant Hawk-moth in the garden this morning.
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Ever wonder what snow in the swamp would look like? This is 5 miles into the Louisiana swamps in the Atchafalaya basin... it's unreal... having lived down there for the first 28 years of my life, we never saw anything like this.
Smashed records.
Curtesy of Garrett Roberts.
Smashed records.
Curtesy of Garrett Roberts.
January 25, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Ever wonder what snow in the swamp would look like? This is 5 miles into the Louisiana swamps in the Atchafalaya basin... it's unreal... having lived down there for the first 28 years of my life, we never saw anything like this.
Smashed records.
Curtesy of Garrett Roberts.
Smashed records.
Curtesy of Garrett Roberts.
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Aqualate - at least 223 Pintail today. Couldn’t see the Garganey in difficult conditions. @staffsbirdnews.bsky.social
January 26, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Aqualate - at least 223 Pintail today. Couldn’t see the Garganey in difficult conditions. @staffsbirdnews.bsky.social
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Chasewater roost ad Iceland Gull ,1w Caspian Gull , 2ad YLG &Shag still @staffsbirdnews.bsky.social
January 7, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Chasewater roost ad Iceland Gull ,1w Caspian Gull , 2ad YLG &Shag still @staffsbirdnews.bsky.social
Here are a few photos from Westport Lake yesterday. The Black-headed Gull is a returning bird that has sintered at Westport for several years.
January 3, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Here are a few photos from Westport Lake yesterday. The Black-headed Gull is a returning bird that has sintered at Westport for several years.
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The Kent Yellow Warbler was a nice unexpected Christmas present and is still there today for the more sluggish twitchers amongst us - what a beaut 💛
January 2, 2025 at 5:52 PM
The Kent Yellow Warbler was a nice unexpected Christmas present and is still there today for the more sluggish twitchers amongst us - what a beaut 💛
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The Clouded Yellow butterfly, common over most of Europe and a regular visitor to the UK, usually in small numbers. #butterflies
January 2, 2025 at 8:16 PM
The Clouded Yellow butterfly, common over most of Europe and a regular visitor to the UK, usually in small numbers. #butterflies
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Decent start to the year at Gailey with male Merlin chasing 35 Skylark. My first here in years. Also only my 2nd ever Pintail with a drk which flew NW. Also present 1 Great with 5 Little Egrets at dawn, 8 Little Grebe, Teal, 14 Gadwall, 36 Pochard, 8 Goldeneye, 2 Marsh Tit #staffsbirds
January 1, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Decent start to the year at Gailey with male Merlin chasing 35 Skylark. My first here in years. Also only my 2nd ever Pintail with a drk which flew NW. Also present 1 Great with 5 Little Egrets at dawn, 8 Little Grebe, Teal, 14 Gadwall, 36 Pochard, 8 Goldeneye, 2 Marsh Tit #staffsbirds
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1st 2025 visit to SWT Radford Meadows, Staffs this AM. 4 Black tailed Godwit, 166 Golden Plover, 478 Lapwing,4 Lt Egret, 10 Pintail,12 Gadwall,c50 Shoveler,3 Goosander, Shelduck,100’s Wigeon/Teal,Grey Wagtail,2 Raven. 1st bird seen -Goldcrest!@staffsbirdnews.bsky.social #birds #ukbirding
January 1, 2025 at 2:39 PM
1st 2025 visit to SWT Radford Meadows, Staffs this AM. 4 Black tailed Godwit, 166 Golden Plover, 478 Lapwing,4 Lt Egret, 10 Pintail,12 Gadwall,c50 Shoveler,3 Goosander, Shelduck,100’s Wigeon/Teal,Grey Wagtail,2 Raven. 1st bird seen -Goldcrest!@staffsbirdnews.bsky.social #birds #ukbirding
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Another morning visit to #WestportLake saw 30 Tufted, 9x Goosander, 1x Corm, an Skylark over, willow tit in the back. I thought there was a fem Shov on main lake, but it didn't look right for one. Took a few pics but it was always freaked out in the middle of the lake #staffsbirds #ukbirding
December 29, 2024 at 2:19 PM
Another morning visit to #WestportLake saw 30 Tufted, 9x Goosander, 1x Corm, an Skylark over, willow tit in the back. I thought there was a fem Shov on main lake, but it didn't look right for one. Took a few pics but it was always freaked out in the middle of the lake #staffsbirds #ukbirding
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Whitemoor Haye this am. 2 of 2.
1 gw egret, 2 l egret, 1 green sandpiper, 1 grey wagtail, 1 kingfisher. Good to see c 40 pochard - most seen for some time. @staffsbirdnews.bsky.social
1 gw egret, 2 l egret, 1 green sandpiper, 1 grey wagtail, 1 kingfisher. Good to see c 40 pochard - most seen for some time. @staffsbirdnews.bsky.social
December 28, 2024 at 3:30 PM
Whitemoor Haye this am. 2 of 2.
1 gw egret, 2 l egret, 1 green sandpiper, 1 grey wagtail, 1 kingfisher. Good to see c 40 pochard - most seen for some time. @staffsbirdnews.bsky.social
1 gw egret, 2 l egret, 1 green sandpiper, 1 grey wagtail, 1 kingfisher. Good to see c 40 pochard - most seen for some time. @staffsbirdnews.bsky.social
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JANUARY issue of British Birds has began its migration to your doorsteps 📖
In this issue:
• Communication of Eurasian Woodcock in dark environments
• Results of survey of bird flu report on Skomer Island
• Roosting Water Pipits in the UK
In this issue:
• Communication of Eurasian Woodcock in dark environments
• Results of survey of bird flu report on Skomer Island
• Roosting Water Pipits in the UK
December 28, 2024 at 7:24 PM
JANUARY issue of British Birds has began its migration to your doorsteps 📖
In this issue:
• Communication of Eurasian Woodcock in dark environments
• Results of survey of bird flu report on Skomer Island
• Roosting Water Pipits in the UK
In this issue:
• Communication of Eurasian Woodcock in dark environments
• Results of survey of bird flu report on Skomer Island
• Roosting Water Pipits in the UK
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Black-browed Reed Warbler (Acrocephalus bistrigiceps)
Migrants from SE Russia, E China & Japan
#BirdsSeenIn2024 #Perak #Malaysia #birds #nature #wildlife
@birdsoftheworld.bsky.social @ebrrh.bsky.social
Migrants from SE Russia, E China & Japan
#BirdsSeenIn2024 #Perak #Malaysia #birds #nature #wildlife
@birdsoftheworld.bsky.social @ebrrh.bsky.social
December 27, 2024 at 1:51 AM
Black-browed Reed Warbler (Acrocephalus bistrigiceps)
Migrants from SE Russia, E China & Japan
#BirdsSeenIn2024 #Perak #Malaysia #birds #nature #wildlife
@birdsoftheworld.bsky.social @ebrrh.bsky.social
Migrants from SE Russia, E China & Japan
#BirdsSeenIn2024 #Perak #Malaysia #birds #nature #wildlife
@birdsoftheworld.bsky.social @ebrrh.bsky.social
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First-winter Caspian Gull at Scalby Mills late morning.
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#Scarborough
#yorkshireBirding
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#Scarborough
#yorkshireBirding
December 27, 2024 at 12:12 PM
First-winter Caspian Gull at Scalby Mills late morning.
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#Scarborough
#yorkshireBirding
@nybirdnews.bsky.social
#Scarborough
#yorkshireBirding
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The fog finally lifted at #WestportLake this morning and I was able to see the far side of the lake for the first time in days. Very little change with the 5x Goosander still present, two Teal flying around, just one Poch and very little in the back #staffsbirds #ukbirding
December 28, 2024 at 11:36 AM
The fog finally lifted at #WestportLake this morning and I was able to see the far side of the lake for the first time in days. Very little change with the 5x Goosander still present, two Teal flying around, just one Poch and very little in the back #staffsbirds #ukbirding
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Atmospheric wintery walk round #WestportLake saw one willow tit, two coal tit and 5x Goosander. Fog only just lifted as I was leaving #staffsbirds #ukbirding
December 25, 2024 at 11:31 AM
Atmospheric wintery walk round #WestportLake saw one willow tit, two coal tit and 5x Goosander. Fog only just lifted as I was leaving #staffsbirds #ukbirding
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Cor blimey!! 😍
Absolutely perfect but unexpected timing for the appearance of this Yellow Warbler in Kent today. Sensational views feeding constantly for two hours. What a way to round off the year! #rarebirdsuk #UKbirding
December 24, 2024 at 8:00 PM
Cor blimey!! 😍
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Kent "ticks" are few are far between these days for me and from surprising origins! Three of my last four Kent "ticks" have been from across the Pond and today's was about as far removed from expectations as I could imagine! What a cracker!
December 24, 2024 at 8:15 PM
Kent "ticks" are few are far between these days for me and from surprising origins! Three of my last four Kent "ticks" have been from across the Pond and today's was about as far removed from expectations as I could imagine! What a cracker!
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Another fairly decent visit to ##WestportLake saw a drk Gadwall, 4x Goosander, 2x Poch, 3x Chiff in the back and a Willow Tit #staffsbirds #ukbirding
December 24, 2024 at 10:18 AM
Another fairly decent visit to ##WestportLake saw a drk Gadwall, 4x Goosander, 2x Poch, 3x Chiff in the back and a Willow Tit #staffsbirds #ukbirding
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A rather late Westport Lake WeBS count this morning. @staffsbirdnews.bsky.social ;
December 24, 2024 at 12:13 PM
A rather late Westport Lake WeBS count this morning. @staffsbirdnews.bsky.social ;
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Visits to #WestportLake recently have all nearly been grim and wintery and rather quiet. One Chiffchaff seen on 14th, 18th and 20th with two seen together on 21st fly catching. Pochard max 7, TD down to 14 today, 3x gcg on 17th - yes they now leave most winters. #staffsbirds #ukbirding
December 22, 2024 at 11:28 AM
Visits to #WestportLake recently have all nearly been grim and wintery and rather quiet. One Chiffchaff seen on 14th, 18th and 20th with two seen together on 21st fly catching. Pochard max 7, TD down to 14 today, 3x gcg on 17th - yes they now leave most winters. #staffsbirds #ukbirding
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A tale of two Tigers for @everyheron.bsky.social 🪶#Birds
December 20, 2024 at 6:37 PM
A tale of two Tigers for @everyheron.bsky.social 🪶#Birds
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Day 20 of #ArtAdventCalendar!
This is a soft pastel and acrylic painting I made a few years ago. I thought it was finished, but I think I might add a small flock of Jackdaws to that open patch of sky…
This is a soft pastel and acrylic painting I made a few years ago. I thought it was finished, but I think I might add a small flock of Jackdaws to that open patch of sky…
December 20, 2024 at 7:31 PM
Day 20 of #ArtAdventCalendar!
This is a soft pastel and acrylic painting I made a few years ago. I thought it was finished, but I think I might add a small flock of Jackdaws to that open patch of sky…
This is a soft pastel and acrylic painting I made a few years ago. I thought it was finished, but I think I might add a small flock of Jackdaws to that open patch of sky…
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December 21, 2024 at 4:18 PM
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Slavonian Grebe still from quarry entrance at Whitemoor Haye this am @staffsbirdnews.bsky.social
December 22, 2024 at 8:28 AM
Slavonian Grebe still from quarry entrance at Whitemoor Haye this am @staffsbirdnews.bsky.social