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This juvenile Red-backed Shrike first removed and ate the legs of this cricket, then the head and finally.....
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This juvenile Red-backed Shrike first removed and ate the legs of this cricket, then the head and finally.....
September 18, 2025 at 9:47 AM
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#birdsoftheworld
This juvenile Red-backed Shrike first removed and ate the legs of this cricket, then the head and finally.....
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This juvenile Red-backed Shrike first removed and ate the legs of this cricket, then the head and finally.....
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The hire car in Cyprus was ok but the Cyprus Wheatear seems to like it. A convenient perch to search the dirt bank for tasty morsels.
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September 14, 2025 at 4:31 PM
The hire car in Cyprus was ok but the Cyprus Wheatear seems to like it. A convenient perch to search the dirt bank for tasty morsels.
#birdsoftheworld
#birdsoftheworld
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A juvenile Red-backed Shrike eyes up it's next meal (out of focus red Dragonfly).
Agia Vavara, Cyprus September 2025
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Agia Vavara, Cyprus September 2025
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September 13, 2025 at 6:40 PM
A juvenile Red-backed Shrike eyes up it's next meal (out of focus red Dragonfly).
Agia Vavara, Cyprus September 2025
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Agia Vavara, Cyprus September 2025
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@birdsaroundcyprus White-tailed Lapwing. Achna dam 12 Sep 25. #cyprusbirds
September 12, 2025 at 5:06 AM
@birdsaroundcyprus White-tailed Lapwing. Achna dam 12 Sep 25. #cyprusbirds
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@birdsaroundcyprus Golden Plover - Achna dam 14 Sep 25 #cyprusbirds
September 14, 2025 at 8:48 AM
@birdsaroundcyprus Golden Plover - Achna dam 14 Sep 25 #cyprusbirds
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@birdsaroundcyprus Pectoral Sandpiper Achna dam 18 Sep 25 original finder Jane Stylianou #cyprusbirds
September 18, 2025 at 10:26 AM
@birdsaroundcyprus Pectoral Sandpiper Achna dam 18 Sep 25 original finder Jane Stylianou #cyprusbirds
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@birdsaroundcyprus Ruddy Turnstone 3 feeding Spiros Beach LCA. 20 Sep 25. #cyprusbirds
September 20, 2025 at 10:16 AM
@birdsaroundcyprus Ruddy Turnstone 3 feeding Spiros Beach LCA. 20 Sep 25. #cyprusbirds
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@birdsaroundcyprus Lesser Spotted Eagle. Akrotiri salt lake 21 Sep 25. #cyprusbirds
September 21, 2025 at 8:49 AM
@birdsaroundcyprus Lesser Spotted Eagle. Akrotiri salt lake 21 Sep 25. #cyprusbirds
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Egyptian Vulture - Always a treat to see, 1-2 records most years
+ 2 Glossy Ibis, 2 Lapwing, 17 Ringed plover, 14 Little ringed Plover, 2 Ruff, Dunlin, 19 Little Stint, Temmincks Stint, Snipe, Pectoral Sandpiper (Cyprus tick!) 4 Whiskered Tern & 6 White winged Tern
#cyprusbirds
+ 2 Glossy Ibis, 2 Lapwing, 17 Ringed plover, 14 Little ringed Plover, 2 Ruff, Dunlin, 19 Little Stint, Temmincks Stint, Snipe, Pectoral Sandpiper (Cyprus tick!) 4 Whiskered Tern & 6 White winged Tern
#cyprusbirds
September 21, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Egyptian Vulture - Always a treat to see, 1-2 records most years
+ 2 Glossy Ibis, 2 Lapwing, 17 Ringed plover, 14 Little ringed Plover, 2 Ruff, Dunlin, 19 Little Stint, Temmincks Stint, Snipe, Pectoral Sandpiper (Cyprus tick!) 4 Whiskered Tern & 6 White winged Tern
#cyprusbirds
+ 2 Glossy Ibis, 2 Lapwing, 17 Ringed plover, 14 Little ringed Plover, 2 Ruff, Dunlin, 19 Little Stint, Temmincks Stint, Snipe, Pectoral Sandpiper (Cyprus tick!) 4 Whiskered Tern & 6 White winged Tern
#cyprusbirds
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A showy Desert Wheatear was a nice surprise at Lady’s Mile today (rare in autumn in Cyprus) + 12 White Stork, Osprey, 30 Honey Buzzard, 2 Steppe Buzzard, Hobby, 12 Eleonora’s Falcon, 5 Sparrowhawk & Isabelline Wheatear.
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October 4, 2025 at 5:32 PM
A showy Desert Wheatear was a nice surprise at Lady’s Mile today (rare in autumn in Cyprus) + 12 White Stork, Osprey, 30 Honey Buzzard, 2 Steppe Buzzard, Hobby, 12 Eleonora’s Falcon, 5 Sparrowhawk & Isabelline Wheatear.
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Black Stork still present at Oroklini Marsh + 2 Great White Pelican dropped in
+ 10 Black winged Stilt, 87 Spur winged Lapwing, Kentish Plover, 7 Ringed Plover, Redshank, 4 Ruff & 17 Little Stint.
Into roost - 300 Cattle Egret, 400+ Barn Swallow & 150 White Wagtail
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+ 10 Black winged Stilt, 87 Spur winged Lapwing, Kentish Plover, 7 Ringed Plover, Redshank, 4 Ruff & 17 Little Stint.
Into roost - 300 Cattle Egret, 400+ Barn Swallow & 150 White Wagtail
#cyprusbirds
October 9, 2025 at 4:51 AM
Black Stork still present at Oroklini Marsh + 2 Great White Pelican dropped in
+ 10 Black winged Stilt, 87 Spur winged Lapwing, Kentish Plover, 7 Ringed Plover, Redshank, 4 Ruff & 17 Little Stint.
Into roost - 300 Cattle Egret, 400+ Barn Swallow & 150 White Wagtail
#cyprusbirds
+ 10 Black winged Stilt, 87 Spur winged Lapwing, Kentish Plover, 7 Ringed Plover, Redshank, 4 Ruff & 17 Little Stint.
Into roost - 300 Cattle Egret, 400+ Barn Swallow & 150 White Wagtail
#cyprusbirds
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Oriental Turtle Dove was a nice surprise at Bishops Pool this morning (8th record if accepted) + Hobby, Barn Owl, 70+ Bee eater, Grey Wagtail, Olivaceous Warbler, Reed Warbler, 3 Blackcap, Lesser Whitethroat, Wood Warbler (rare in autumn), 20+ Willow Warbler & 7 Spotted Flycatcher.
#cyprusbirds
#cyprusbirds
October 5, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Oriental Turtle Dove was a nice surprise at Bishops Pool this morning (8th record if accepted) + Hobby, Barn Owl, 70+ Bee eater, Grey Wagtail, Olivaceous Warbler, Reed Warbler, 3 Blackcap, Lesser Whitethroat, Wood Warbler (rare in autumn), 20+ Willow Warbler & 7 Spotted Flycatcher.
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Levant Sparrowhawk remains at Akrotiri Marsh + 3 Stock Dove (scarce in Cyprus), Water Rail, White throated Kingfisher, 12 Water Pipit, Bluethroat, Moustached Warbler, 3 Penduline Tit & Red backed Shrike
A late Golden Oriole at Agia Varvara & male Finschs Wheatear at Mavro Dam
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A late Golden Oriole at Agia Varvara & male Finschs Wheatear at Mavro Dam
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November 1, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Levant Sparrowhawk remains at Akrotiri Marsh + 3 Stock Dove (scarce in Cyprus), Water Rail, White throated Kingfisher, 12 Water Pipit, Bluethroat, Moustached Warbler, 3 Penduline Tit & Red backed Shrike
A late Golden Oriole at Agia Varvara & male Finschs Wheatear at Mavro Dam
#cyprusbirds
A late Golden Oriole at Agia Varvara & male Finschs Wheatear at Mavro Dam
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One of the two long staying White throated Kingfishers put on a great show this morning at Akrotiri Marsh (despite my crappy record shots) + a late Tree Pipit
Nearby: 2 Ferruginous Duck, 2 Crag Martin, Swallow & a late Sedge Warbler
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Nearby: 2 Ferruginous Duck, 2 Crag Martin, Swallow & a late Sedge Warbler
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November 15, 2025 at 1:01 PM
One of the two long staying White throated Kingfishers put on a great show this morning at Akrotiri Marsh (despite my crappy record shots) + a late Tree Pipit
Nearby: 2 Ferruginous Duck, 2 Crag Martin, Swallow & a late Sedge Warbler
#cyprusbirds
Nearby: 2 Ferruginous Duck, 2 Crag Martin, Swallow & a late Sedge Warbler
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The long staying Black winged Kite preformed well this morning at Akrotiri Marsh + 2 Squacco Heron, 2 Pintail, 5 Marsh Harrier, 3 Snipe, 2 White throated Kingfisher, 3 Woodlark, 3 Bluethroat, 5 Water Pipit, Moustached Warbler & 4 Penduline Tit.
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November 13, 2025 at 10:25 AM
The long staying Black winged Kite preformed well this morning at Akrotiri Marsh + 2 Squacco Heron, 2 Pintail, 5 Marsh Harrier, 3 Snipe, 2 White throated Kingfisher, 3 Woodlark, 3 Bluethroat, 5 Water Pipit, Moustached Warbler & 4 Penduline Tit.
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Larnaca Sewage Works: 130 Ferruginous Duck, 10 Red crested Pochard, Hen Harrier, 22 Lapwing, Med Gull, 7 Swallow, Bluethroat, 20 Red throated Pipit & Spectacled Warbler.
Oroklini: 21 Black W Stilt, 60+ Snipe, 4 Temmincks Stint, Slender billed Gull & Water Pipit.
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Oroklini: 21 Black W Stilt, 60+ Snipe, 4 Temmincks Stint, Slender billed Gull & Water Pipit.
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November 20, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Larnaca Sewage Works: 130 Ferruginous Duck, 10 Red crested Pochard, Hen Harrier, 22 Lapwing, Med Gull, 7 Swallow, Bluethroat, 20 Red throated Pipit & Spectacled Warbler.
Oroklini: 21 Black W Stilt, 60+ Snipe, 4 Temmincks Stint, Slender billed Gull & Water Pipit.
#cyprusbirds
Oroklini: 21 Black W Stilt, 60+ Snipe, 4 Temmincks Stint, Slender billed Gull & Water Pipit.
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@birdsaroundcyprus White Headed Duck , Famagusta south 21Nov25
November 21, 2025 at 2:11 PM
@birdsaroundcyprus White Headed Duck , Famagusta south 21Nov25
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@birdsaroundcyprus Western Marsh Harrier, Larnaca 24 Nov 25 #cyprusbirds
November 24, 2025 at 7:03 PM
@birdsaroundcyprus Western Marsh Harrier, Larnaca 24 Nov 25 #cyprusbirds
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Annual Wallcreeper trip complete, two birds showed well at Avakas Gorge + Blue rock Thrush & 2 Eurasian Siskin.
4 White fronted Geese at Asprokremmos Dam on the way home (last recorded in 2021) + Jack Snipe & Heuglin’s Gull
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4 White fronted Geese at Asprokremmos Dam on the way home (last recorded in 2021) + Jack Snipe & Heuglin’s Gull
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November 29, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Annual Wallcreeper trip complete, two birds showed well at Avakas Gorge + Blue rock Thrush & 2 Eurasian Siskin.
4 White fronted Geese at Asprokremmos Dam on the way home (last recorded in 2021) + Jack Snipe & Heuglin’s Gull
#cyprusbirds
4 White fronted Geese at Asprokremmos Dam on the way home (last recorded in 2021) + Jack Snipe & Heuglin’s Gull
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Cyprus highlights 1st Dec 25
Paphos area 41 species including Stone curlew, Long-legged buzzard, Woodlark and Serin #Birds #Wildlife #Cyprus wildlifeandtravel.com
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Paphos area 41 species including Stone curlew, Long-legged buzzard, Woodlark and Serin #Birds #Wildlife #Cyprus wildlifeandtravel.com
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December 4, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Cyprus highlights 1st Dec 25
Paphos area 41 species including Stone curlew, Long-legged buzzard, Woodlark and Serin #Birds #Wildlife #Cyprus wildlifeandtravel.com
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Paphos area 41 species including Stone curlew, Long-legged buzzard, Woodlark and Serin #Birds #Wildlife #Cyprus wildlifeandtravel.com
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Cyprus highlights 2nd Dec
Akamas Gorge and Paphos area 54 Species including 2 Wallcreepers #Birds #Wildlife #Cyprus wildlifeandtravel.com @birdsaroundcy.bsky.social
Akamas Gorge and Paphos area 54 Species including 2 Wallcreepers #Birds #Wildlife #Cyprus wildlifeandtravel.com @birdsaroundcy.bsky.social
December 4, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Cyprus highlights 2nd Dec
Akamas Gorge and Paphos area 54 Species including 2 Wallcreepers #Birds #Wildlife #Cyprus wildlifeandtravel.com @birdsaroundcy.bsky.social
Akamas Gorge and Paphos area 54 Species including 2 Wallcreepers #Birds #Wildlife #Cyprus wildlifeandtravel.com @birdsaroundcy.bsky.social
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Cyprus highlights 3rd Dec
Akrotiri - trip total 73 birds including 3 Bonelli's Eagles, 2 Hen Harriers, 3 Marsh harriers, 3 Kestrel, 1 Common buzzard and 2 Sparrowhawks #Birds #Wildlife #Cyprus wildlifeandtravel.com @birdsaroundcy.bsky.social
Akrotiri - trip total 73 birds including 3 Bonelli's Eagles, 2 Hen Harriers, 3 Marsh harriers, 3 Kestrel, 1 Common buzzard and 2 Sparrowhawks #Birds #Wildlife #Cyprus wildlifeandtravel.com @birdsaroundcy.bsky.social
December 5, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Cyprus highlights 3rd Dec
Akrotiri - trip total 73 birds including 3 Bonelli's Eagles, 2 Hen Harriers, 3 Marsh harriers, 3 Kestrel, 1 Common buzzard and 2 Sparrowhawks #Birds #Wildlife #Cyprus wildlifeandtravel.com @birdsaroundcy.bsky.social
Akrotiri - trip total 73 birds including 3 Bonelli's Eagles, 2 Hen Harriers, 3 Marsh harriers, 3 Kestrel, 1 Common buzzard and 2 Sparrowhawks #Birds #Wildlife #Cyprus wildlifeandtravel.com @birdsaroundcy.bsky.social
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Cyprus highlights 4th Dec
Paphos and Akrotiri - Trip total 77 Birds including Bonelli's eagle, Stone Curlew, Palid Harrier and Little owl #Birds #Wildlife #Cyprus wildlifeandtravel.com @birdsaroundcy.bsky.social
Paphos and Akrotiri - Trip total 77 Birds including Bonelli's eagle, Stone Curlew, Palid Harrier and Little owl #Birds #Wildlife #Cyprus wildlifeandtravel.com @birdsaroundcy.bsky.social
December 5, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Cyprus highlights 4th Dec
Paphos and Akrotiri - Trip total 77 Birds including Bonelli's eagle, Stone Curlew, Palid Harrier and Little owl #Birds #Wildlife #Cyprus wildlifeandtravel.com @birdsaroundcy.bsky.social
Paphos and Akrotiri - Trip total 77 Birds including Bonelli's eagle, Stone Curlew, Palid Harrier and Little owl #Birds #Wildlife #Cyprus wildlifeandtravel.com @birdsaroundcy.bsky.social
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Cyprus highlights 5th Dec
Paphos area and Troodos - trip total 83 birds including Greater sand plover, Cyprus Jay, Grey plover, Northern wheatear, Golden plover, Mistle thrush and Black redstart #Birds #Wildlife #Cyprus wildlifeandtravel.com @birdsaroundcy.bsky.social
Paphos area and Troodos - trip total 83 birds including Greater sand plover, Cyprus Jay, Grey plover, Northern wheatear, Golden plover, Mistle thrush and Black redstart #Birds #Wildlife #Cyprus wildlifeandtravel.com @birdsaroundcy.bsky.social
December 5, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Cyprus highlights 5th Dec
Paphos area and Troodos - trip total 83 birds including Greater sand plover, Cyprus Jay, Grey plover, Northern wheatear, Golden plover, Mistle thrush and Black redstart #Birds #Wildlife #Cyprus wildlifeandtravel.com @birdsaroundcy.bsky.social
Paphos area and Troodos - trip total 83 birds including Greater sand plover, Cyprus Jay, Grey plover, Northern wheatear, Golden plover, Mistle thrush and Black redstart #Birds #Wildlife #Cyprus wildlifeandtravel.com @birdsaroundcy.bsky.social
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@birdsaroundcyprus LCA sewage works Pallas’s Gull 1st winter bird 6 Dec 25. #cyprusbirds
December 6, 2025 at 1:26 PM
@birdsaroundcyprus LCA sewage works Pallas’s Gull 1st winter bird 6 Dec 25. #cyprusbirds