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Gary Watton @garywatton.bsky.social · 2h

Rather than post the usual shots of the Rutland Baird's Sandpiper I thought I'd offer up some alternative angles of what must be currently the most photographed bird in the UK.
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Dawn Erskine @dawnbirder.bsky.social · 1m

Great perspectives on a smart bird. I've seen 2, I think. Neither anywhere near as well as this 👏

Dawn Erskine @dawnbirder.bsky.social · 6m

Weetabix 👏😁

Dawn Erskine @dawnbirder.bsky.social · 3h

That I saw. Tiny dot of a bird against that massive backdrop

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Dawn Erskine @dawnbirder.bsky.social · 4h

Wow! Well done 👏
I dipped that

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Dawn Erskine @dawnbirder.bsky.social · 5h

8 Rock Pipits! Crikey!

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Dawn Erskine @dawnbirder.bsky.social · 5h

What a beaut!
I've not seen a single shrike this year. Must try harder 🙏

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Dawn Erskine @dawnbirder.bsky.social · 16h

Lots of Yellowhammers! And a fair few Gannets still.
Just birding & trying not to miss anything. But no doubt I still did 🙃

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Dawn Erskine @dawnbirder.bsky.social · 19h

Headed to Flamborough for the start of migration week. Somehow it took me 3 hours to walk 1.5 miles from Bempton train station.
Best bird was Whinchat. Those broad field margins were cracking too & no doubt why there were dozens of Yellowhammers 💛
Whooper, Gannet chick, 100s of Tree Sparrrows too 🪶

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Dawn Erskine @dawnbirder.bsky.social · 1d

I'll stick it on the list 👍

Dawn Erskine @dawnbirder.bsky.social · 1d

I had the thought of sharing it on social media after seeing it. But I couldn't think of the words. Still can't.
I was reading a bit about the situation this morning.
WCNSF, wounded child no surviving family. And few are in a position to take them in...words still fail.

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Graham Appleton @wadertales.bsky.social · 3d

'Photographic ornithology'
How can bird photographers contribute to shorebird research?
New WaderTales blog based on paper by Winfried & Wolfgang Daunicht, published in Wader Study journal.
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Dawn Erskine @dawnbirder.bsky.social · 1d

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I went to the flicks whilst in Shetland to see this. 22 short films by people that are living it

From Ground Zero | Official Trailer HD | In Theaters NOW!

YouTube video by Watermelon Pictures

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Dawn Erskine @dawnbirder.bsky.social · 1d

@trumpetdust.bsky.social
youtu.be/QG1_pYpdz6Y?...
I am much happier listening to stuff like this these days

I Am Coming to Paris (To Kill You)

YouTube video by Timber Timbre - Topic

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Dawn Erskine @dawnbirder.bsky.social · 1d

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Interesting lyrics 🤔
My husband is passionate about all things Japan. He's currently over there, spotting Sumo wrestlers, among other stuff.
He introduced me to Japanese metal band Ningen Isu.

NINGEN ISU / Heartless Scat（人間椅子 / 無情のスキャット）

YouTube video by 人間椅子

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Dawn Erskine @dawnbirder.bsky.social · 2d

Typically the one at the patch that I see flying around & hear doing Buzzard impressions, landed on the path in a very confiding way last night. But I had to go for my bus 🤪🙃

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Dawn Erskine @dawnbirder.bsky.social · 2d

Thank you 🙏
I do mostly public transport but a bit of car use. I broke the list down & it's 225 public transport, so that's 10% car based.
The most I've had in a year previously was 242. That was in my first listing year & included 161 lifers. Bonkers!
I set a target to see if it would motivate me.

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Dawn Erskine @dawnbirder.bsky.social · 2d

Second visit to Unst was better birding.
Thought I'd found a couple of Glossy Ibis till the dread word 'still' got added on bird guides.
Nice to watch 2 Red-throated Divers close in & see juvenile Common Gulls on the beach. A flock of Twite in the fields & a probable 4th YBW in Helligarth wood 🪶

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Dawn Erskine @dawnbirder.bsky.social · 2d

Eshaness, Shetland. An unexpected place to see a Red-breasted Flycatcher. Very different to Flamborough willows or behind the Crown & Anchor. Bird, a tiny dot against the backdrop of volcanic cliffs. Fulmars looking more at home.
RB Fly was species 250 for the year, goal reached.
#microblogging 🪶

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Dawn Erskine @dawnbirder.bsky.social · 2d

Back in blighty, hoping to keep up the post-Shetland energy.
The returning Casp can have yellow legs, but this bird more so. Bill spot, pale iris, that crop bulging with crayfish, a YLG.
The first duck I looked at (apart from all the Wigeon) was a Garganey.
2 Goldeneye & 2 Goosander
#PatchBirding 🪶

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Dawn Erskine @dawnbirder.bsky.social · 2d

Oh yes! Good that it showed better the day after for you. I couldn't believe that the B-f Bunting got reported at 1855. I could barely see birds by that time
As for the Sibe. I got good views over a few visits.
I got back last night. Found a garganey on the patch today which made it nice to be back

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Dawn Erskine @dawnbirder.bsky.social · 7d

This made me smile

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Dawn Erskine @dawnbirder.bsky.social · 8d

It doesn't feel that bad out, but winds are forecast to increase through the day peaking at 69mph at midnight.

Your Chiffie & 2 Redshanks in a puddle are my best birds today 😍

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Dawn Erskine @dawnbirder.bsky.social · 9d

Aww 😢

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Dawn Erskine @dawnbirder.bsky.social · 9d

Really lovely picture/scene 😍