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diddlydog.bsky.social @diddlydog.bsky.social · 7h

They do a Peach Prize as well now?

Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 9h

That the Nobel Peach Prize was *not* awarded to thirsty Donald Trump makes it wonderful. That it was awarded to a woman makes it even better. That she is from a country Trump slanders makes it even better. That it was awarded for promoting democracy, something Trump undermines, makes it perfection.

Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 11h

Congratulations to new Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado for her courageous struggle to bring democracy to Venezuela.

diddlydog.bsky.social @diddlydog.bsky.social · 8h

It'll be the excitement - completely understandable.
Hope it sticks around - I'm over there next week.

diddlydog.bsky.social @diddlydog.bsky.social · 8h

Nice one Mark - I did wonder if you would catch up with it.
See if you can get it to join us at Spurn on Wednesday and you'll be on a bonus.
Cheers
Rob

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diddlydog.bsky.social @diddlydog.bsky.social · 8h

Never mind - you quoted white-tailed Needletail, rather that white throated but my little joke didn't land.
Great pics by the way.

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diddlydog.bsky.social @diddlydog.bsky.social · 11h

Love the Tern pic Rob. Amazing how much the young Stonechats look like their cousins young Robins.

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diddlydog.bsky.social @diddlydog.bsky.social · 11h

Goosander/Common Merganser 'creche' with 21 youngsters, Chiffchaff, Coot family, Stonechat.
#BirdOfTheDay #birds #photography #EastCoastKin #ukbirding

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diddlydog.bsky.social @diddlydog.bsky.social · 11h

Did you mean a White-tailed Needlethroat?

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diddlydog.bsky.social @diddlydog.bsky.social · 18h

Cormorant, Great White Egret, Gannet, White-tailed Eagle. Some of the biggest wings I've seen.
#FlyDay #birds #photography #EastCoastKin #naturephotography #ukbirding #birdphotography #BirdLife

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diddlydog.bsky.social @diddlydog.bsky.social · 1d

Common Darter (no idea who his little silver friend is), Buff tipped moth (apparently), Banded Demoiselle, Two Ladybirds working on a new species.
#insects #photography #EastCoastKin #InsectThursday

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diddlydog.bsky.social @diddlydog.bsky.social · 1d

Yellow-crowned Night Heron, Yellow-necked Spur Fowl, Pearl-spotted Owlet, Giant Kingfisher
(That list would have made for a good day at Pennington Flash)
#BirdOfTheDay #spotted #birds #photography #EastCoastKin

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diddlydog.bsky.social @diddlydog.bsky.social · 2d

At least they're not fat generals

diddlydog.bsky.social @diddlydog.bsky.social · 2d

Always love a Kestrel and still haven't recovered from seeing 'Kes' 50 years ago.
#birds #photography #EastCoastKin #birdphotography #ukbirding #Raptors #BirdOfTheDay

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diddlydog.bsky.social @diddlydog.bsky.social · 2d

Oystercatcher, Snipe, Black-tailed Godwit (summer and winter versions), Wood Sandpiper

#birds #photography #EastCoastKin #birdphotography #ukbirding #naturephotography #BirdLife #WaderWednesday

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diddlydog.bsky.social @diddlydog.bsky.social · 3d

Well done catching the otters - always a delight. We've been to Mull 3 times and never saw an otter nearer than 300 yards, similar results at Leighton Moss. Walking the dogs along the Mersey near home last month and blow me, an Otter pops up which we followed for a mile. 1st here for me in 50 years

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diddlydog.bsky.social @diddlydog.bsky.social · 3d

Impressive soundtrack and a good supporting performance by the Lapwings.

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diddlydog.bsky.social @diddlydog.bsky.social · 3d

Why's he wearing and Ingland top?

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diddlydog.bsky.social @diddlydog.bsky.social · 3d

Yep, it was nice seeing swallows everywhere too.

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diddlydog.bsky.social @diddlydog.bsky.social · 3d

Common Whitethroat, Yellow Wagtail, Sedge Warbler, Spotted Flycatcher.The flycatcher was an interesting one as he was at the opposite end of his migration - pic taken in Kenya in Feb 2018.
#BirdOfTheDay #birds #photography #EastCoastKin

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diddlydog.bsky.social @diddlydog.bsky.social · 4d

If he’s not going to drink his polonium tea what choice is there?

diddlydog.bsky.social @diddlydog.bsky.social · 4d

They do look alike. Does the Pigeon G. have the red gape too?

diddlydog.bsky.social @diddlydog.bsky.social · 4d

I had assumed they were the same but it seems not.

(from All About Birds)
Black Guillemots, which overlap in distribution only in the Bering Sea, are very similar, but have white (not gray) underwing linings and have pure white wing patches (Pigeons have a black wedge across each wing patch).

diddlydog.bsky.social @diddlydog.bsky.social · 4d

Fabulous birds.
We have the same in the UK but here they are less imaginatively called Black Guilimots.
Love the bright red feet and matching red gape if you catch them squawking or feeding.

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diddlydog.bsky.social @diddlydog.bsky.social · 4d

Thanks ChrQue - sometimes the birds make it easy for you.

diddlydog.bsky.social @diddlydog.bsky.social · 4d

Thanks Alan - much appreciated

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diddlydog.bsky.social @diddlydog.bsky.social · 4d

My favourite seabird is the Gannet. Here's one pictured with a giant Starling. #BirdOfTheDay
#birds #photography #EastCoastKin #ukbirding #SeaBirds

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