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Andrew Wappat @andrewwappat.bsky.social · 1d

Greater scaup, Heslington East
Finally made the effort to enjoy this female type at the York Uni campus this morning. Been around since 28 September, thanks to original finder. Few redpoll about too. @nybirdnews.bsky.social @teesbirds.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social

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Andrew Wappat @andrewwappat.bsky.social · 1d

Bit more of the relatively long staying greater scaup female-type at Heslington East, University of York around lunchtime today. Glorious autumnal day here. @nybirdnews.bsky.social @teesbirds.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social

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Andrew Wappat @andrewwappat.bsky.social · 1d

Hi. I parked at the picnic/car park and walked only 50m or so west, and viewed from the grass verge on roadside.

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Andrew Wappat @andrewwappat.bsky.social · 1d

Slavonian grebe, Redcar Rocks
Lingering bird just now, viewed from Zetland roundabout slipway 9.25am Thanks to original finder a couple of days ago. @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social

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Andrew Wappat @andrewwappat.bsky.social · 1d

Lesser scaup, Gouthwaite Reservoir yesterday morning. Long wait, for tuftie/wigeon flock to drift closer to reedbed off roadside. Thanks to Lee Wiseman for find. UK ✅ #313, North Yorkshire ✅ #252. @nybirdnews.bsky.social @nosterfieldnr.bsky.social @teesbirds.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social

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Andrew Wappat @andrewwappat.bsky.social · 5d

Spotted flycatcher, Tineretului NP, Bucharest, Romania 🇷🇴 18.09.2025
So many of these beauties making their presence felt across Bulgaria and Romania, never had the chance to study in these numbers. #birdingromania #birds

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Andrew Wappat @andrewwappat.bsky.social · 6d

Whooper swan departure at Scaling Dam this evening, 100+, and plenty of pink-footed geese resting too. #autumnmigration @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social #birds #ukbirding

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Andrew Wappat @andrewwappat.bsky.social · 11d

Superb!

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Andrew Wappat @andrewwappat.bsky.social · 13d

Glad you saw it. 👍

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Andrew Wappat @andrewwappat.bsky.social · 14d

Car park for main reserve is on Moor Lane. Viewing screen at far end of car park, hide a little bit further. Was in nearer part of the remaining water, levels low currently. Good luck!

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Andrew Wappat @andrewwappat.bsky.social · 14d

Reported still there at 4.45pm …

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Andrew Wappat @andrewwappat.bsky.social · 14d

Thanks Bob, hope all well with you. 🤞

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Andrew Wappat @andrewwappat.bsky.social · 14d

Red-necked phalarope, Nosterfield NR this morning. Few photos of underwing, mantle and bill. Good discussion here at the always cracking @nosterfieldnr.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social @teesbirds.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social @jonathanpomroy.bsky.social #birds #ukbirding

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Andrew Wappat @andrewwappat.bsky.social · 14d

Red-necked phalarope, Nosterfield NR. Feeding well. Many thanks to Dave Belshaw for original spot. Good to catch up with @jonathanpomroy.bsky.social briefly after a while too. @nosterfieldnr.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social @teesbirds.bsky.social @waderquest.bsky.social #birds #ukbirding

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Andrew Wappat @andrewwappat.bsky.social · Sep 12

Thank you! Got to appreciate even the common but elusive birds. 😊

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Andrew Wappat @andrewwappat.bsky.social · Sep 12

Bee-eaters, Chelopechene, Sofia 🇧🇬
Who doesn’t love these beauties at point blank range? Feeding over a stubble field as I attempted to access some fish ponds. 😊 #birdingbulgaria #birds

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Andrew Wappat @andrewwappat.bsky.social · Sep 11

Nuthatch, Боянска църква, София 🇧🇬
First bird of the capital, as we were enjoying the grounds of Boyana Church, a beautiful mediaeval Bulgarian Orthodox building on the edge of Sofia. Often heard, less often seen. #birdingromania #birds

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Andrew Wappat @andrewwappat.bsky.social · Sep 10

Syrian woodpecker studies, Dabnika Reservoir, Vratsa, Bulgaria 🇧🇬. Pair together at dawn this morning. My first decent views, after only hearing one in Jordan in October. #birdingbulgaria #birds

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Andrew Wappat @andrewwappat.bsky.social · Sep 3

Spotted redshank reflections, Acumularea Moara, Suceava, Romania. I was rewarded with four dropping right in front on me at dawn this morning. Singing away whilst feeding. Probably my closest ever views of them. Romania 🇷🇴✅#93, Day 7. @waderquest.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social #birds #birdingromania

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Andrew Wappat @andrewwappat.bsky.social · Sep 1

Red-backed shrike studies, Sfântu Ilie, Suceava, Romania 🇷🇴. My first juveniles of the trip, frequent tail fanning, subtle plumage. Romania Life ✅ #85. #birdingromania #birds

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Andrew Wappat @andrewwappat.bsky.social · Sep 1

Purple heron studies, Lacul Rǎdǎcinos, Danube Delta, Romania 🇷🇴. My best views of one ever, a chance to appreciate those colours and that neck length. 😮 #birds @waderquest.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @birdlifeeurope.bsky.social #birdingromania

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Andrew Wappat @andrewwappat.bsky.social · Aug 29

Common redstart, Brăila, Romania 🇷🇴
A couple of noisy individuals, and a wood warbler calling, as we weee walking along the banks of the Danube this evening. First time back in the country since 1992 (pre-birding). Delta tomorrow. #birdingromania #birds

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Andrew Wappat @andrewwappat.bsky.social · Aug 27

Curlew sandpiper, Scaling Dam.
Enjoyed a few minutes watching this juvenile with Paul H mid-afternoon, in a gloomy downpour. Escaping the Arctic for Africa, here’s to its safe travels. @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social @waderquest.bsky.social @teeswildlife.bsky.social #birds #ukbirding

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Andrew Wappat @andrewwappat.bsky.social · Aug 26

‘Dead is next door …’
Snippet of Throwing Muses ‘Limbo’ last night at Hebden Bridge, with Kristin’s extended guitar solo. Thanks again for a superb evening guys; break a leg in Birmingham tonight. @throwingmuses.bsky.social @kristinhersh.bsky.social
@thetradesclub.bsky.social @elratdesigns.co.uk

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Andrew Wappat @andrewwappat.bsky.social · Aug 25

Throwing Muses smashing it again, this time at the wonderful Trades Club, Hebden Bridge. SUMMER OF LOVE! Moonlight Concessions LP out now. @kristinhersh.bsky.social @shamelesspromotion.bsky.social @elratdesigns.co.uk @throwingmuses.bsky.social @thetradesclub.bsky.social

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