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Boatbirder @boatbirder.bsky.social · 7d

When I moved to Aberdeenshire five years ago, I naturally had a bucket list of birds I would like to see locally or on my extended patch, but a Common Nightingale certainly wasn't on the radar! Let alone an Eastern! Thanks to Andy Carroll, the finder of this one at Rattray #birdingscotland

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Boatbirder @boatbirder.bsky.social · Sep 13

Nice one Bob, forgot you were on here 😁

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Boatbirder @boatbirder.bsky.social · Sep 13

A few hours at Girdleness this afternoon I didn’t expect much with a southerly breeze so it was nice to see a couple of Brent Geese, not a regular visitor up here, eventually settling near the south pier. #birdingscotland

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Boatbirder @boatbirder.bsky.social · Sep 7

Just back from an excellent weekend in Musselburgh with the RSPB Aberdeen & District Local Group. Lots of highlights but nothing topped this Marsh Sandpiper on Lagoon 6. Right place, right time. #birdingscotland #birdguides

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Boatbirder @boatbirder.bsky.social · Jun 20

Just back from few days around Aviemore and it seems certain species are doing well although Wood Warblers remain a scarce commodity! #birdingscotland

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Boatbirder @boatbirder.bsky.social · Jun 15

Up at Glen Callater, Cairngorms today. A distant male Ring Ouzel was nice but was amazed to see soo many juvenile Wheatears! Seems there having a good season.

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Boatbirder @boatbirder.bsky.social · Jun 5

A morning on the coastline of between Slains and Bullers of Buchan searching for yesterday’s unprecedented sighting of a Chough! I can confirm that the Jackdaw population is thriving. A few images of a stunning pair of Reed Buntings was one highlight, a most underrated species! #birdingscotland

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Boatbirder @boatbirder.bsky.social · May 3

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Boatbirder @boatbirder.bsky.social · May 2

A bit of a wader golden hour at Loch of Strathbeg today! A few record shots of Temminck’s Stint, Wood Sandpipers (4), Ruff (2) and of course the Cinnamon Teal of unknown origin 🧐 Also 2 LR Plover, Dunlin & 4 Ringed Plover. #birdingscotland

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Boatbirder @boatbirder.bsky.social · Apr 24

Just had stunning views of a pair of Short-toad Eagles displaying over the Villa #mijas #andalusia #birdingspain

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Boatbirder @boatbirder.bsky.social · Apr 17

You’ll need your magnifying glass for this but 3 White-billed Divers off Portsoy, Aberdeenshire today and a count of circa 75 Long-tailed Ducks. #birdingscotland

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Boatbirder @boatbirder.bsky.social · Apr 15

Business in Aberdeen today so a quick visit to Girdleness! Lots of Bottlenose Dolphin activity, including what I think could be some young ones and it would seem that the recent Iceland Gull is still about. #birdingscotland

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Boatbirder @boatbirder.bsky.social · Apr 13

Early start today at the Cabrach with the RSPB Aberdeen & Local Group. Highlights included a Black Grouse Lek, a half dozen male Wheatear but the surprise of the day was when this White-tailed Eagle literally flew over or heads! #birdingscotland

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Boatbirder @boatbirder.bsky.social · Apr 13

Oops! Yes of course a WTE! Thanks Andrew 👍

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Boatbirder @boatbirder.bsky.social · Apr 12

A walk around #MuirofDinnet this morning while the sun shone. Highlights a couple of Willow Warblers, 3 Tree Pipits and a small Adder. #birdingscotland

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Boatbirder @boatbirder.bsky.social · Apr 9

Still a scarce bird in the northeast but becoming more frequent this Little-ringed Plover was along my local stretch of the River Don today! A pleasant surprise and a patch first. #birdingscotland

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Boatbirder @boatbirder.bsky.social · Mar 24

Spring migration is starting to build up now the sun is shining at #fuentedepiedra Andalusia Spain 🇪🇸 with lots of Gull-billed Terns arriving and such a treat to see both Alpine Swift and Collared Pratincole over the reserve today! #birdingspain

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Boatbirder @boatbirder.bsky.social · Mar 19

A wonderful moment during my latest trip to Spain today near Granada! Watching this pair of Great Spotted Cuckoos gorging on caterpillars while I was also having lunch.

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Boatbirder @boatbirder.bsky.social · Mar 8

Of course it should read White-fronted, not footed 😂😊

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Boatbirder @boatbirder.bsky.social · Mar 8

Smart looking adult Mediterranean Gull on Starnafin Pools, RSPB Strathbeg this morning. Plus Russian White-footed Goose at St. Mary’s Chapel, Rattray! #birdingscotland

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Boatbirder @boatbirder.bsky.social · Feb 28

When I lived back in Warwickshire I almost certainly had to travel a little for these three species: Corn Bunting, Tree Sparrow & Crossbill! But since moving up to #aberdeenshire in 2020 I’m always amazed that there practically on my doorstep 😁 #birdingscotland #birders #ukbirding #wildlife

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Boatbirder @boatbirder.bsky.social · Feb 27

Great to see this Glossy Ibis fly onto Starnafin Pools Loch of Strathbeg today! Also a Common Crane skulking in the reeds. #birdingscotland #birders #rspbscotland

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Boatbirder @boatbirder.bsky.social · Feb 24

Aurora beginning to put on a show this evening from Kemnay Aberdeenshire! #aurora

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Boatbirder @boatbirder.bsky.social · Feb 20

Hi everyone, just a quick post to raise a bit more awareness of an event celebrating the Aberdeen & District RSPB Groups 50th birthday celebration! #birdingscotland #aberdeen #aberdeenshire #birders should be a good one 👍

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Boatbirder @boatbirder.bsky.social · Feb 18

Elusive little devils aren’t they 😁 Well done 👏

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