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Simon Roddis @ddbirder.bsky.social · 3d

Agreed, David, adds another dimension to the survey. Fascinating.

Simon Roddis @ddbirder.bsky.social · 3d

32 species on my Winter Bird Survey at Higham, Derbyshire, this morning. Never had Raven or Crossbill there in the breeding season, and a late Swallow was unexpected #ukbirding @bbs-birds.bsky.social @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social

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Simon Roddis @ddbirder.bsky.social · 14d

Just done my first BTO Winter Birds Survey at Lower Hartshay, Derbyshire, 38 species, Chiffs and Blackcaps still there. There's still time to sign up if you want to take part: see www.bto.org/get-involved...

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Simon Roddis @ddbirder.bsky.social · Jun 4

Black-necked Grebe from WLC, Garganey on Watersports island, Sanderling over Stones, plus Hobby and Crossbill at Carsi this morning @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social #ukbirding

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Simon Roddis @ddbirder.bsky.social · Jun 2

25 species on my final BBS of the year at Little Hucklow. Bit breezier than I'd have liked but the rest of the week looks awful. 12 adult Swallows is more than usual, 2 Red-legged Partridge, 17 flyover Canadas probably heading for Carsi! @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social @bbs-birds.bsky.social #ukbirding

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Simon Roddis @ddbirder.bsky.social · May 30

10 Sanderling at Carsington Water, 9 at sailing club, 1 on Watersports island @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social #ukbirding

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Simon Roddis @ddbirder.bsky.social · May 27

Late BBS at Ridgeway this morning. 30 species, no surprises but 7 singing Blackcaps is my equal highest count there. More young birds by the day so worth getting those late visits done asap if you're a BBS volunteer @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social @bbs-birds.bsky.social #ukbirding

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Simon Roddis @ddbirder.bsky.social · May 26

42 species on my BBS at Lower Hartshay this morning. Good to get Yellowhammer, Lesser White and Grey Wagtail but frustrating that there was a Grasshopper Warbler between the transects but not audible from either! @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social @bbs-birds.bsky.social #ukbirding

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Simon Roddis @ddbirder.bsky.social · May 18

32 species on my first 'late' BBS at Higham this morning. Pleasing to get Little Owl and Whitethroat but only 1 Swift ☹️ @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social @bbs-birds.bsky.social #ukbirding

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Simon Roddis @ddbirder.bsky.social · May 12

5 Sandwich Terns on buoys off Stones island, Carsington Water, 05:50-06:05 until harassed by a Lesser Black-back @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social #ukbirding

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Simon Roddis @ddbirder.bsky.social · May 11

I just donated to help train detection dogs to combat wildlife crime. These dogs can really make a difference for Hen Harriers. Please consider donating or sharing to help this cause. gofund.me/c9adb594 #ukbirding

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Simon Roddis @ddbirder.bsky.social · Apr 27

40 species on my BBS at Lower Hartshay this morning, including my first Cetti's Warbler there 😊. Otherwise much as expected, although the absence of Yellowhammers was disappointing ☹️ @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social @bbs-birds.bsky.social #ukbirding

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Simon Roddis @ddbirder.bsky.social · Apr 25

BBS at Ridgeway this morning. 31 species, same as last year. Good to have Whitethroat and Lapwing (displaying pair) back after absences @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social @bbs-birds.bsky.social #ukbirding

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Simon Roddis @ddbirder.bsky.social · Apr 17

Done my first Breeding Bird Survey of the year this morning at Higham. 28 species seems like a modest return compared to previous years. Maybe there'll be some more migrants back by my second visit in May. @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social @bbs-birds.bsky.social #ukbirding

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Simon Roddis @ddbirder.bsky.social · Mar 22

Sandwich Tern off Stones island, Carsington Water, 06:35. Quite early! @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social #ukbirding

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Simon Roddis @ddbirder.bsky.social · Mar 19

Thanks. Now and again it pays off 😉

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Simon Roddis @ddbirder.bsky.social · Mar 18

Thanks to @birdtrack.bsky.social for my summary of 2024, a very nice representation of my year. Remarkably similar stats to the previous 2 years! #ukbirding #birdtrack

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Simon Roddis @ddbirder.bsky.social · Mar 8

Forgot to mention the 5 Whoopers and 7 Pintail

Simon Roddis @ddbirder.bsky.social · Mar 8

Winter-plumage Black-necked Grebe, GN and Red-throated Divers and 2 drake Scaup from Stones island, Carsi 08:00 @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social #ukbirding

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Simon Roddis @ddbirder.bsky.social · Mar 8

Winter-plumage Black-necked Grebe, GN and Red-throated Divers and 2 drake Scaup from Stones island, Carsi 08:00 @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social #ukbirding

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Simon Roddis @ddbirder.bsky.social · Feb 26

Ring-necked Duck still at Carsi but now disturbed by activity at sailing club @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social #ukbirding

Derbyshire Ornithological Society (DOS) @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social · Feb 26

26th February

ad Mediterranean Gull at Wyver Lane (@belperbirder.bsky.social)

ad Med Gull off Millfields at Carsington, both divers still there (@ddbirder.bsky.social)

Yesterday, a Knot at Willington GP, White-fronted Goose still at Ingleby, Ring-necked Duck & Lesser Scaup still at Carsington

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Simon Roddis @ddbirder.bsky.social · Feb 24

Black-necked Grebe is a very welcome addition to the cast list at Carsi this morning. The other big 5 also still all here @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social #ukbirding

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Simon Roddis @ddbirder.bsky.social · Feb 23

The Lesser and 2 Greater Scaup are at Millfields, Carsi, 09:30. GN and Red-throated Divers off Stones island, Ring-necked Duck at sailing club and a Chiffchaff on Stones @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social #ukbirding

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Wild Justice @wildjustice.bsky.social · Feb 13

Please help us keep up the momentum - we're nearly two-thirds of the way to 100,000 signatures.

Please like, sign and share: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...

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Simon Roddis @ddbirder.bsky.social · Feb 21

The Lesser Scaup was at Millfields late morning, along with the Ring-necked @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social #ukbirding

Simon Roddis @ddbirder.bsky.social · Feb 21

Managed to locate the RnDuck, GNDiver and the 2 Greater Scaup at Carsi but the Lesser Scaup and RtDiver proving elusive in blustery conditions. Dreadful shimmer over the water too @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social #ukbirding

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Simon Roddis @ddbirder.bsky.social · Feb 21

Managed to locate the RnDuck, GNDiver and the 2 Greater Scaup at Carsi but the Lesser Scaup and RtDiver proving elusive in blustery conditions. Dreadful shimmer over the water too @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social #ukbirding

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