Tom Spencer
@tombspencer.bsky.social
Freelance ⚔️ generalist that helps public sector and community organisations deliver great outcomes for the people they serve.
Also chair of governors at Ferry Lane Primary, litter picker, Gooner, Green Party member, parent. #FGSD
Also chair of governors at Ferry Lane Primary, litter picker, Gooner, Green Party member, parent. #FGSD
South side Wetlands
36. Barnacle goose
37. Moorhen
38. Shelduck
39. Reed warbler
40. Parakeet
Things I heard but didn't see
1. Cetti's warbler
36. Barnacle goose
37. Moorhen
38. Shelduck
39. Reed warbler
40. Parakeet
Things I heard but didn't see
1. Cetti's warbler
May 24, 2025 at 7:05 PM
South side Wetlands
36. Barnacle goose
37. Moorhen
38. Shelduck
39. Reed warbler
40. Parakeet
Things I heard but didn't see
1. Cetti's warbler
36. Barnacle goose
37. Moorhen
38. Shelduck
39. Reed warbler
40. Parakeet
Things I heard but didn't see
1. Cetti's warbler
More marshes
19. Swift
20. Starling
21. Blackbird
22. Herring gull
23. Blue tit
24. Dunnock
25. Crow
26. House sparrow
27. Collar dove
28. Blackcap (finally!)
North side wetlands
29. Tufted duck
30. Common tern
31. Pochard
32. Egyptian goose
33. Greylag goose
34. Long tailed tit
35. Heron
19. Swift
20. Starling
21. Blackbird
22. Herring gull
23. Blue tit
24. Dunnock
25. Crow
26. House sparrow
27. Collar dove
28. Blackcap (finally!)
North side wetlands
29. Tufted duck
30. Common tern
31. Pochard
32. Egyptian goose
33. Greylag goose
34. Long tailed tit
35. Heron
May 24, 2025 at 7:05 PM
More marshes
19. Swift
20. Starling
21. Blackbird
22. Herring gull
23. Blue tit
24. Dunnock
25. Crow
26. House sparrow
27. Collar dove
28. Blackcap (finally!)
North side wetlands
29. Tufted duck
30. Common tern
31. Pochard
32. Egyptian goose
33. Greylag goose
34. Long tailed tit
35. Heron
19. Swift
20. Starling
21. Blackbird
22. Herring gull
23. Blue tit
24. Dunnock
25. Crow
26. House sparrow
27. Collar dove
28. Blackcap (finally!)
North side wetlands
29. Tufted duck
30. Common tern
31. Pochard
32. Egyptian goose
33. Greylag goose
34. Long tailed tit
35. Heron
River lea
1. Magpie
2. Robin
3. Wood pigeon
4. Cormorant
5. Canada goose
6. Coot
7. Black headed gull
8. Great tit
9. Mute swan
10. Mallard
11. Great Crested Grebe
12. Pied wagtails
13. Feral pigeon
Tottenham Marshes
14. Chiff chaff
15. Goldfinch
16. Wren
17. Greater whitethroat
18. Greenfinch
1. Magpie
2. Robin
3. Wood pigeon
4. Cormorant
5. Canada goose
6. Coot
7. Black headed gull
8. Great tit
9. Mute swan
10. Mallard
11. Great Crested Grebe
12. Pied wagtails
13. Feral pigeon
Tottenham Marshes
14. Chiff chaff
15. Goldfinch
16. Wren
17. Greater whitethroat
18. Greenfinch
May 24, 2025 at 7:05 PM
River lea
1. Magpie
2. Robin
3. Wood pigeon
4. Cormorant
5. Canada goose
6. Coot
7. Black headed gull
8. Great tit
9. Mute swan
10. Mallard
11. Great Crested Grebe
12. Pied wagtails
13. Feral pigeon
Tottenham Marshes
14. Chiff chaff
15. Goldfinch
16. Wren
17. Greater whitethroat
18. Greenfinch
1. Magpie
2. Robin
3. Wood pigeon
4. Cormorant
5. Canada goose
6. Coot
7. Black headed gull
8. Great tit
9. Mute swan
10. Mallard
11. Great Crested Grebe
12. Pied wagtails
13. Feral pigeon
Tottenham Marshes
14. Chiff chaff
15. Goldfinch
16. Wren
17. Greater whitethroat
18. Greenfinch
Did a two hour stroll from our house and saw 40 bird species. It's a solid but not spectacular list. These blue tits were at Walthamstow Wetlands (north side)
May 24, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Did a two hour stroll from our house and saw 40 bird species. It's a solid but not spectacular list. These blue tits were at Walthamstow Wetlands (north side)
The view from our garden. You can look up. From this angle you'd never guess we were 5 minutes from Tottenham Hale
May 11, 2025 at 6:53 PM
The view from our garden. You can look up. From this angle you'd never guess we were 5 minutes from Tottenham Hale
The sun was out so thought I should make the most of it... Oops.
February 24, 2025 at 2:42 PM
The sun was out so thought I should make the most of it... Oops.
That was a fun trip to the @arsenalfc.bsky.social
February 2, 2025 at 7:26 PM
That was a fun trip to the @arsenalfc.bsky.social
Grey Saturday morning vibes
February 1, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Grey Saturday morning vibes
@rspb.bsky.social #BigGardenBirdwatch done. 6 year old helped with the count. We did ok for a garden in Tottenham!
2 great spotted woodpecker, 7 goldfinch, 4 magpie, 3 parakeets, 3 great tits, 2 blue tits, 2 wood pigeon, 2 feral pigeon, 1 dunnock, 1 robin
2 great spotted woodpecker, 7 goldfinch, 4 magpie, 3 parakeets, 3 great tits, 2 blue tits, 2 wood pigeon, 2 feral pigeon, 1 dunnock, 1 robin
January 25, 2025 at 1:23 PM
@rspb.bsky.social #BigGardenBirdwatch done. 6 year old helped with the count. We did ok for a garden in Tottenham!
2 great spotted woodpecker, 7 goldfinch, 4 magpie, 3 parakeets, 3 great tits, 2 blue tits, 2 wood pigeon, 2 feral pigeon, 1 dunnock, 1 robin
2 great spotted woodpecker, 7 goldfinch, 4 magpie, 3 parakeets, 3 great tits, 2 blue tits, 2 wood pigeon, 2 feral pigeon, 1 dunnock, 1 robin
Just saw this fella strolling around Camden in a MAGA hat. Had a 🤮 reaction and kinda wanted to say something but I also felt like he'd want me to say something...
January 22, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Just saw this fella strolling around Camden in a MAGA hat. Had a 🤮 reaction and kinda wanted to say something but I also felt like he'd want me to say something...
Today was a good day. Saw 34 bird species with @kimspencer123.bsky.social and went for a pint with my Dad
January 17, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Today was a good day. Saw 34 bird species with @kimspencer123.bsky.social and went for a pint with my Dad
GS woodpecker braving the elements
December 7, 2024 at 2:46 PM
GS woodpecker braving the elements
My phone camera isn't quite as good!
December 6, 2024 at 11:43 AM
My phone camera isn't quite as good!
I bumped into @londonkingfishers.bsky.social today. He very kindly pointed me in the right direction to see a kingfisher for the first time in ages.
That is his camera and not mine
That is his camera and not mine
December 6, 2024 at 11:42 AM
I bumped into @londonkingfishers.bsky.social today. He very kindly pointed me in the right direction to see a kingfisher for the first time in ages.
That is his camera and not mine
That is his camera and not mine
The Ferry Lanes foxes are extremely relaxed these days
December 4, 2024 at 8:16 AM
The Ferry Lanes foxes are extremely relaxed these days
Sunrise on the way to Essex
December 3, 2024 at 8:04 AM
Sunrise on the way to Essex
This was a decent substitute
November 22, 2024 at 4:11 PM
This was a decent substitute
Nice stroll around Walthamstow Wetlands today. I don't normally count but I saw 27 bird species. I missed kingfishers again but I loved seeing this Kestrel having some food.
November 22, 2024 at 3:39 PM
Nice stroll around Walthamstow Wetlands today. I don't normally count but I saw 27 bird species. I missed kingfishers again but I loved seeing this Kestrel having some food.
I went to a gig. On a Sunday night! They Might Be Giants are great at making me smile
November 18, 2024 at 9:09 AM
I went to a gig. On a Sunday night! They Might Be Giants are great at making me smile
I appreciated being in the woods this weekend
November 11, 2024 at 9:34 AM
I appreciated being in the woods this weekend
This was me as a pumpkin last year....make up courtesy of 5 year old. This year people would think I was trying to be Trump!
October 31, 2024 at 4:29 PM
This was me as a pumpkin last year....make up courtesy of 5 year old. This year people would think I was trying to be Trump!
The only writing I'm doing at the moment is my weekly match report for our old man 7-a-side games
October 21, 2024 at 4:33 PM
The only writing I'm doing at the moment is my weekly match report for our old man 7-a-side games
Spend some time today planting bulbs at the top of Ferry Lane Estate. Looking forward to seeing them pop up in spring 🌷🪻🌼
October 12, 2024 at 1:56 PM
Spend some time today planting bulbs at the top of Ferry Lane Estate. Looking forward to seeing them pop up in spring 🌷🪻🌼
Strong Back to the Future vibes in Chelmsford
October 7, 2024 at 2:46 PM
Strong Back to the Future vibes in Chelmsford