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David B @djbevanphoto.bsky.social · 7d

An early morning journey and first time visit to Rutland Waters for an incredibly close up view of a young Baird’s Sandpiper. Initially chose the wrong side to look for it but eventually caught up with it through the fog on the peninsula. @birdguides.bsky.social #digiscope

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David B @djbevanphoto.bsky.social · 14d

After poor views of possibly the Willen Ferruginous Duck in 2024 followed by distant views of the Colne Valley bird later in the year, it was great to see close up views of this at #LMGP yesterday evening found by @marlowbirder.bsky.social. No rings on show so hopefully it will pass the test.

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David B @djbevanphoto.bsky.social · 16d

Scenes!

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David B @djbevanphoto.bsky.social · 19d

Stonechats passage numbers also pretty good locally.

David B @djbevanphoto.bsky.social · 19d

Peter, we have noticed a particularly good local autumn passage numbers for chiffs, sedge warbler and possibly redstarts in inland Bucks. Is this also reflected in numbers at @portlandbirdobs.bsky.social ??

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David B @djbevanphoto.bsky.social · 28d

Birding South Bucks this month has frustratingly lived up to its inland reputation. But this weekend connected with some nice common migrants. #ukbirds

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David B @djbevanphoto.bsky.social · Aug 30

Sorry to hear this Dan 😬

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David B @djbevanphoto.bsky.social · Aug 30

Not much birding for me this summer/Autumn so far. But nice this week to catch up with passing migrants. Whinchats are always a favourite to see. #ukbirds #birds #digiscope #wildlife #migration #photography. 📷 #iphone16pro 🔭 #kowa883

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David B @djbevanphoto.bsky.social · Aug 21

A distant but fabulous view of the Gloucestershire Black Winged Kite this morning before it flew of toward Splatt. The bird was flushed by a local Horse rider. @rarebirder.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social

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Chilterns Chalk Streams Project @chilternstreams.bsky.social · Aug 14

Chalk Stream Birds walk 🦢🦆 🪹

4 October, 9:30

Join us on this fantastic walk along the Misbourne.
On the day you'll be guided by two of our best and most enthusiastic birders!

This event has limited spaces, so book soon to avoid disappointment!

Chalk Stream Birds walk

Join us for a leisurely stroll along the chalk stream, where we'll be spotting all kinds of beautiful birds in their natural habitat.

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David B @djbevanphoto.bsky.social · Aug 14

@chilternstreams.bsky.social this sound a great event in what is developing into a fabulous site for wildlife 👍🏻. I for one know a number of local birders who keep a close eye on this site that would more than willing to assist if numbers are high. 👍🏻👍🏻

David B @djbevanphoto.bsky.social · Aug 8

Early twitch for Suffolk’s Zitting Cisticola has paid off with lovely first light views of it display flying and perching on nearby Buckthorn. 😊 #ukbirding @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social

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David B @djbevanphoto.bsky.social · Aug 4

My first summer/autumn monster from the coast was terrorising the other large Gulls this evening. GBBG #gullswp

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David B @djbevanphoto.bsky.social · Jul 27

Bits & bobs of local Gull action this week. Couple of Caspos 2cy & 3cy (thanks Jamie for the 👍🏻 on this one). First views of Juvs LBBGs that have been raised on an industrial rooftop next door. But, the #gulloftheweek goes to a brutish Yellow Legged Gull on my local landfill #ukbirding #gullswp

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David B @djbevanphoto.bsky.social · Jul 27

Yep flight shot massively over exposures and bit blurred. Thanks for your thoughts Jamie 👍🏻.

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David B @djbevanphoto.bsky.social · Jul 26

#gullswp

Mark Hawkes @grafhamwbirder.bsky.social · Jul 26

Returning X90A Caspian x Herring hybrid at Grafham Water dam this morning, plus adult Caspian Gull and several YLG’s @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social @cambsbirdclub.bsky.social #ukbirding #gulls #cambirds

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Mark Hawkes @grafhamwbirder.bsky.social · Jul 26

Returning X90A Caspian x Herring hybrid at Grafham Water dam this morning, plus adult Caspian Gull and several YLG’s @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social @cambsbirdclub.bsky.social #ukbirding #gulls #cambirds

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David B @djbevanphoto.bsky.social · Jul 26

Small dark eye, pear shape to profile, shawl reminance. Quite lanky….

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David B @djbevanphoto.bsky.social · Jul 26

@jamiepartridge.bsky.social any thoughts on this local Gull? It was giving me Casp so much through the scope. Flight shots all blown out. Legs appear pale to light pink in video (I felt they were warmer in real time). Appreciate hard to comment from stills but interest in your thoughts. 👍🏻👍🏻 #gullswp

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David B @djbevanphoto.bsky.social · Jul 26

Thank you

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David B @djbevanphoto.bsky.social · Jul 26

A morning walk to local woodland where there has a been a recent eruption of Common Crossbill. Over 200 birds in the Larch forest with some fab views of their intricate bill work. #digiscope #ukbirds #ukwildlife #woodlands

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David B @djbevanphoto.bsky.social · Jul 26

Local Sand Martin nest holes still active. 😊 #digiscope #nature #ukbirds

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David B @djbevanphoto.bsky.social · Jul 21

Post breeding gull numbers building locally. With plenty of Juv YLGs on show. But pleased to pick out this Caspian Gull. #gullswp

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David B @djbevanphoto.bsky.social · Jun 27

A Friday evening county ✅ and lifer 🙂🙂. A moulting female Montagu’s Harrier hunting hedgerows north of Tring. Views were distant but breathtaking. Seen flying in Bucks and Herts #ukbirds

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