Derbyshire Bird Tours : Stewart Abbott
@derbyshirebt.bsky.social
Wildlife lover first. I dabble in campaigning when I can.
I run www.derbyshirebirdtours & offer slow paced relaxing wildlife walks.
I run www.derbyshirebirdtours & offer slow paced relaxing wildlife walks.
More photobombing, this time from a Grey Wagtail.
November 8, 2025 at 3:35 PM
More photobombing, this time from a Grey Wagtail.
Just remembering those warmer summer days.
November 7, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Just remembering those warmer summer days.
Isn't it annoying when you try to get a picture of a Eurasian Teal & another bird photo bombs you?
The cheek of it.
The cheek of it.
October 29, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Isn't it annoying when you try to get a picture of a Eurasian Teal & another bird photo bombs you?
The cheek of it.
The cheek of it.
This is an important issue. Why is it ok to kill Brown Hares anyway, but particularly during breeding season.
Sign the petition today before it's too late.
Petition: Protect hares and their young from shooting during the breeding season petition.parliament.uk/petitions/72...
Sign the petition today before it's too late.
Petition: Protect hares and their young from shooting during the breeding season petition.parliament.uk/petitions/72...
Petition: Protect hares and their young from shooting during the breeding season
We call on the Government to stop the shooting of hares during their peak breeding season, by establishing a legally enforceable close season for hares in England and Wales, from 1st February to 30th ...
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October 28, 2025 at 4:57 PM
This is an important issue. Why is it ok to kill Brown Hares anyway, but particularly during breeding season.
Sign the petition today before it's too late.
Petition: Protect hares and their young from shooting during the breeding season petition.parliament.uk/petitions/72...
Sign the petition today before it's too late.
Petition: Protect hares and their young from shooting during the breeding season petition.parliament.uk/petitions/72...
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Victorian attitudes towards birds of prey in the UK are fueled by sensationalist fear-mongering like this, published routinely by mainstream media.
#RaptorResearch
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#RaptorResearch
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Absurd claim that White-tailed Eagles ‘snatched’ five Shetland ponies leads to inevitable call to ‘shoot eagles’
The absurd claim that White-tailed Eagles had ‘snatched’ five Shetland pony foals on South Uist hit the headlines at the end of August. A crofter / farmer named Donald Cameron said that…
raptorpersecutionuk.org
October 28, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Victorian attitudes towards birds of prey in the UK are fueled by sensationalist fear-mongering like this, published routinely by mainstream media.
#RaptorResearch
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/10/28/a...
#RaptorResearch
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/10/28/a...
Thinking of putting up or replacing a nest box?
I have some very sturdy handmade (by myself) boxes available on our website.
Local collection or delivery available.
If you're local to me then an installation service could be offered.
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I have some very sturdy handmade (by myself) boxes available on our website.
Local collection or delivery available.
If you're local to me then an installation service could be offered.
www.derbyshirebirdtours.com/category/all...
October 27, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Thinking of putting up or replacing a nest box?
I have some very sturdy handmade (by myself) boxes available on our website.
Local collection or delivery available.
If you're local to me then an installation service could be offered.
www.derbyshirebirdtours.com/category/all...
I have some very sturdy handmade (by myself) boxes available on our website.
Local collection or delivery available.
If you're local to me then an installation service could be offered.
www.derbyshirebirdtours.com/category/all...
November's Newsletter is now available to read.
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Newsletter November 2025
I would love some feedback on the newsletter. Which pages do you enjoy and what would you like to change? Would you like to write something about wildlife in Derbyshire to add to next month? Do you ha...
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October 27, 2025 at 1:41 PM
November's Newsletter is now available to read.
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Lots more dates added to the calendar today.
Including some of our most popular outings for 2026.
Book early is the key.
Any questions, please ask.
www.derbyshirebirdtours.com/trails
Including some of our most popular outings for 2026.
Book early is the key.
Any questions, please ask.
www.derbyshirebirdtours.com/trails
October 23, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Lots more dates added to the calendar today.
Including some of our most popular outings for 2026.
Book early is the key.
Any questions, please ask.
www.derbyshirebirdtours.com/trails
Including some of our most popular outings for 2026.
Book early is the key.
Any questions, please ask.
www.derbyshirebirdtours.com/trails
Lots more dates added to the calendar today.
Including some of our most popular outings for 2026.
Book early is the key.
Any questions, please ask.
www.derbyshirebirdtours.com/trails
Including some of our most popular outings for 2026.
Book early is the key.
Any questions, please ask.
www.derbyshirebirdtours.com/trails
October 23, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Lots more dates added to the calendar today.
Including some of our most popular outings for 2026.
Book early is the key.
Any questions, please ask.
www.derbyshirebirdtours.com/trails
Including some of our most popular outings for 2026.
Book early is the key.
Any questions, please ask.
www.derbyshirebirdtours.com/trails
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A day out looking for Bearded Reedlings and a frustrating moment with a Hen Harrier.
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Looking for Bearded Reedling (Tit)
YouTube video by Stewart Abbott, Derbyshire Bird Tours
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October 21, 2025 at 8:02 AM
A day out looking for Bearded Reedlings and a frustrating moment with a Hen Harrier.
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2 spots left on this Sunday's walk at Linacre Waters near Chesterfield.
Slow paced and relaxing walk in the full colours of Autumn.
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Slow paced and relaxing walk in the full colours of Autumn.
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October 21, 2025 at 11:08 AM
2 spots left on this Sunday's walk at Linacre Waters near Chesterfield.
Slow paced and relaxing walk in the full colours of Autumn.
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Slow paced and relaxing walk in the full colours of Autumn.
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A day out looking for Bearded Reedlings and a frustrating moment with a Hen Harrier.
youtu.be/rSSaY_FLa0M?...
youtu.be/rSSaY_FLa0M?...
Looking for Bearded Reedling (Tit)
YouTube video by Stewart Abbott, Derbyshire Bird Tours
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October 21, 2025 at 8:02 AM
A day out looking for Bearded Reedlings and a frustrating moment with a Hen Harrier.
youtu.be/rSSaY_FLa0M?...
youtu.be/rSSaY_FLa0M?...
Someone's just missed out on the last place on our Milldale walk.
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October 17, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Someone's just missed out on the last place on our Milldale walk.
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3 new walks just added to the calendar
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October 17, 2025 at 10:28 AM
3 new walks just added to the calendar
www.derbyshirebirdtours.com/trails
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Full species list from our fantastic day along the River Bradford.
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Bradford Dale - 15th October 2025
What a day. To say the river is almost dry we saw an abundance of birds. Wonderful Kingfisher sightings along with Dipper at a distance but still great, and so much more.
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October 17, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Full species list from our fantastic day along the River Bradford.
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What a fabulous walk we had yesterday. The River Bradford is almost dry but did manage to see all 3 of the water loving birds. Dipper, Grey Wagtail and this lovely Kingfisher, plus lots more. Chiffchaff, GS Woodpecker, Treecreeper, Red Kite, Stonechat, Siskin and many more.
October 16, 2025 at 4:12 PM
What a fabulous walk we had yesterday. The River Bradford is almost dry but did manage to see all 3 of the water loving birds. Dipper, Grey Wagtail and this lovely Kingfisher, plus lots more. Chiffchaff, GS Woodpecker, Treecreeper, Red Kite, Stonechat, Siskin and many more.
The second visit to Alkborough this week.
I've had some very happy clients.
We had thick fog but thankfully the Bearded Reedlings came close.
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I've had some very happy clients.
We had thick fog but thankfully the Bearded Reedlings came close.
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Alkborough Flats - 12th Oct 2025
On the second trip here this week we were greeted by thick fog. It didn't clear all morning which made bird watching quite hard. We did get what we came for though as the Bearded Reedlings came very c...
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October 13, 2025 at 12:05 PM
The second visit to Alkborough this week.
I've had some very happy clients.
We had thick fog but thankfully the Bearded Reedlings came close.
www.derbyshirebirdtours.com/post/alkboro...
I've had some very happy clients.
We had thick fog but thankfully the Bearded Reedlings came close.
www.derbyshirebirdtours.com/post/alkboro...
Here is the bird list from our first of two trips to Alkborough this week. Like a wally I forgot to include the bird we came for on the list. But I did add a photo...plonker.
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Alkborough Flats - 8th Oct 2025
The first of two trips here this week to witness the Bearded Reedlings consuming grit for the colder months. We also saw quite a few wading birds on the large lagoon from the hide.
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October 13, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Here is the bird list from our first of two trips to Alkborough this week. Like a wally I forgot to include the bird we came for on the list. But I did add a photo...plonker.
www.derbyshirebirdtours.com/post/alkboro...
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Another brilliant day showing a group of people these charming birds that were hiding in the reedbeds.
October 12, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Another brilliant day showing a group of people these charming birds that were hiding in the reedbeds.
October's Newsletter now available to read.
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Newsletter October 2025
I would love some feedback on the newsletter. Which pages do you enjoy and what would you like to change? Would you like to write something about wildlife in Derbyshire to add to next month? Do you ha...
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October 10, 2025 at 9:18 AM
October's Newsletter now available to read.
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Fabulous day with a group looking for Bearded Reedlings. We had great views plus some other great species too.
Golden Plover, Long-tailed Tit with Ruff & Water Rail plus many more.
Golden Plover, Long-tailed Tit with Ruff & Water Rail plus many more.
October 8, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Fabulous day with a group looking for Bearded Reedlings. We had great views plus some other great species too.
Golden Plover, Long-tailed Tit with Ruff & Water Rail plus many more.
Golden Plover, Long-tailed Tit with Ruff & Water Rail plus many more.
After many visits to the Isle of Mull over the last few years I finally got this bird on my Mull list.
October 5, 2025 at 10:42 AM
After many visits to the Isle of Mull over the last few years I finally got this bird on my Mull list.
We’ve managed to get off the island before storm Amy hits. A day early, but better safe than sorry.
October 3, 2025 at 6:38 AM
We’ve managed to get off the island before storm Amy hits. A day early, but better safe than sorry.
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Hardly any Hen Harrier nesting attempts on English grouse moors for second year running.
Hardly any surprise why.
#RaptorPersecution #WildlifeCrime #Ornithology
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/10/02/h...
Hardly any surprise why.
#RaptorPersecution #WildlifeCrime #Ornithology
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/10/02/h...
Hardly any Hen Harrier nesting attempts on English grouse moors for second year running
Natural England has finally got around to publishing the data for the 2025 Hen Harrier breeding season, which demonstrate very clear differences between areas managed for conservation and those man…
raptorpersecutionuk.org
October 2, 2025 at 5:50 AM
Hardly any Hen Harrier nesting attempts on English grouse moors for second year running.
Hardly any surprise why.
#RaptorPersecution #WildlifeCrime #Ornithology
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/10/02/h...
Hardly any surprise why.
#RaptorPersecution #WildlifeCrime #Ornithology
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/10/02/h...
Can you see the White-tailed Eagle? The poor thing was soaked and looked miserable.
October 2, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Can you see the White-tailed Eagle? The poor thing was soaked and looked miserable.