Scott Mayson
@scottmayson.bsky.social
Birder from Suffolk who also enjoys a bit of cycling and photography, sometimes at the same time.
What a bird! Glad I went back for seconds. That is both ‘Isabelline’ Shrikes within about 500 metres of each other, be it 14 years apart. #SuffolkBirds
October 4, 2025 at 8:14 PM
What a bird! Glad I went back for seconds. That is both ‘Isabelline’ Shrikes within about 500 metres of each other, be it 14 years apart. #SuffolkBirds
This small grey looking Lesser Whitethroat was at Grutness this afternoon. Presumably blythi. #UKBirding #ShetlandBirding
September 26, 2025 at 7:01 PM
This small grey looking Lesser Whitethroat was at Grutness this afternoon. Presumably blythi. #UKBirding #ShetlandBirding
A beautiful start to the day in Shetland, let’s see what today brings….we go again!
September 25, 2025 at 6:21 AM
A beautiful start to the day in Shetland, let’s see what today brings….we go again!
Willow Warbler in Sycamore at Garth, Shetland.
September 24, 2025 at 5:51 AM
Willow Warbler in Sycamore at Garth, Shetland.
Headed to Unst first thing today and got amazing views of the PG Tips (much better than the photo suggest). News breaking of the Eastern Bonelli’s had had heading up for that where it showed really well.
September 23, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Headed to Unst first thing today and got amazing views of the PG Tips (much better than the photo suggest). News breaking of the Eastern Bonelli’s had had heading up for that where it showed really well.
Lovely views of the Marsh Sand at Musselburgh this morning. Next stop Shetland.
September 20, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Lovely views of the Marsh Sand at Musselburgh this morning. Next stop Shetland.
Lovely evening at Aldeburgh Town Marshes with a nice selection of waders and this cracking Garganey. #SuffolkBirds
August 21, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Lovely evening at Aldeburgh Town Marshes with a nice selection of waders and this cracking Garganey. #SuffolkBirds
Not the best light yesterday evening but still managed to get some ace views of the juvenile Black Stork at Boyton, my 3rd in Suffolk. #SuffolkBirds
July 28, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Not the best light yesterday evening but still managed to get some ace views of the juvenile Black Stork at Boyton, my 3rd in Suffolk. #SuffolkBirds
Another shot of the superb Late Spider Orchids seen on a recent trip.
June 19, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Another shot of the superb Late Spider Orchids seen on a recent trip.
A recent orchid trip proved fruitful with Late Spider, Greater Butterfly, Chalk Fragrant, Lizard, and Musk Orchids.
June 19, 2025 at 12:10 PM
A recent orchid trip proved fruitful with Late Spider, Greater Butterfly, Chalk Fragrant, Lizard, and Musk Orchids.
Some great insects too with Broad-bodied Chaser, Common Blue, and Hook-banded Meadow Fly.
May 29, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Some great insects too with Broad-bodied Chaser, Common Blue, and Hook-banded Meadow Fly.
Another little trip out for orchids yesterday with @craigholden.bsky.social m. The stars being these delightful Burnt-tips. Mostly past their best but still beautiful to see. #orchids
May 29, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Another little trip out for orchids yesterday with @craigholden.bsky.social m. The stars being these delightful Burnt-tips. Mostly past their best but still beautiful to see. #orchids
Just an odd colour variation of Southern Marsh or something else? @ukorchids.bsky.social
May 26, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Just an odd colour variation of Southern Marsh or something else? @ukorchids.bsky.social
First Bee and Southern Marsh Orchid of the year, always a delight to see.
May 26, 2025 at 4:22 PM
First Bee and Southern Marsh Orchid of the year, always a delight to see.
A scarce Chaser was a lifer this weekend and a few Banded Demoiselles were my first of the year and shone in the late evening sunshine
May 21, 2025 at 7:08 PM
A scarce Chaser was a lifer this weekend and a few Banded Demoiselles were my first of the year and shone in the late evening sunshine
Other highlights from last weekend included a stunning ‘Geoff’ , a few Duke of Burgundy, Adonis Blue, and Grizzled Skipper. The first three were lifers and showed really well.
May 21, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Other highlights from last weekend included a stunning ‘Geoff’ , a few Duke of Burgundy, Adonis Blue, and Grizzled Skipper. The first three were lifers and showed really well.
Another couple of spots closer to home produced my first ever Military Orchids and the first Frog and Early Marsh Orchids of the year. #UKOrchids
May 21, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Another couple of spots closer to home produced my first ever Military Orchids and the first Frog and Early Marsh Orchids of the year. #UKOrchids
Also seen last weekend, Fly orchids and Man Orchids, both in good numbers. The Fly Orchids were my absolute favourites. #UKOrchids
May 21, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Also seen last weekend, Fly orchids and Man Orchids, both in good numbers. The Fly Orchids were my absolute favourites. #UKOrchids
A trip out for orchids last weekend produced a range of species including Lady, Monkey, and Early Purple. #UKOrchids
May 21, 2025 at 7:01 PM
A trip out for orchids last weekend produced a range of species including Lady, Monkey, and Early Purple. #UKOrchids
Just some of the 40+ Common Blue butterflies seen yesterday. Not seen this many together before.
May 20, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Just some of the 40+ Common Blue butterflies seen yesterday. Not seen this many together before.
Another little trip out for orchids and other niceties. Highlights were c50 Military Orchid, c20 Frog Orchid, c80 Early Marsh Orchid, Scarce Chaser, and 40+ Common Blue (with around 30 together). #WildFlowerHour @ukorchids.bsky.social
May 18, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Another little trip out for orchids and other niceties. Highlights were c50 Military Orchid, c20 Frog Orchid, c80 Early Marsh Orchid, Scarce Chaser, and 40+ Common Blue (with around 30 together). #WildFlowerHour @ukorchids.bsky.social
Little day trip in to Kent with at least 8 species of Orchid, including these impressive Lady Orchids.
May 17, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Little day trip in to Kent with at least 8 species of Orchid, including these impressive Lady Orchids.
Nice to see a Turtle Dove back and purring in the morning sunshine. #SuffolkBirding
May 13, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Nice to see a Turtle Dove back and purring in the morning sunshine. #SuffolkBirding