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The Edinburgh Birdwatcher @edinbirdwatcher.bsky.social · 14m

Sadly I didn’t catch a glimpse of The Spoonbill but I did see a rare bird and a new one for me that was a Marsh Sandpiper. My results were
Shoveler
Lapwing
Canada Goose
Magpie
Marsh Sandpiper
Oystercatcher
Curlew
Mallard
Mute Swan
Graylag Goose
Teal
Wigeon
Little Egret
Heron

The Edinburgh Birdwatcher @edinbirdwatcher.bsky.social · 41m

More Graylag Feese on the next hide in this one I can also see Little Egret & Heron.

The Edinburgh Birdwatcher @edinbirdwatcher.bsky.social · 1h

Graylag Geese from the hide.

The Edinburgh Birdwatcher @edinbirdwatcher.bsky.social · 1h

Checking out the new scrapes at the new hides can see Malard, Mute Swan, Graylag Geese & Curlew.

The Edinburgh Birdwatcher @edinbirdwatcher.bsky.social · 1h

Wondering over to the new hides now.

The Edinburgh Birdwatcher @edinbirdwatcher.bsky.social · 1h

Seen something much rarer a Marsh Sandpiper. Lots of Birders here to see it.

The Edinburgh Birdwatcher @edinbirdwatcher.bsky.social · 2h

No sign of the Spoonbill yet but scanning the old scapes were it has been sighted. There are lots of Lapwings around and Shoveler.

The Edinburgh Birdwatcher @edinbirdwatcher.bsky.social · 3h

Arrived at destination taking my time here in hopes to find the bird in here to see The Spoonbill.

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The Edinburgh Birdwatcher @edinbirdwatcher.bsky.social · 3h

Made a friend whilst I was having my lunch. Don’t worry it didn’t get any scraps.

The Edinburgh Birdwatcher @edinbirdwatcher.bsky.social · 4h

Thank you 🤞🏻

The Edinburgh Birdwatcher @edinbirdwatcher.bsky.social · 5h

It’s been ages since I have been twitching for a rare bird. On my way to Musselburgh to see The Spoonbill who has been named by Birders on a local group I’m on The Musselburgh Spoonbill. I am feeling hopeful I will get a sighting I’m going to take my time as it’s a bird I have never seen before.

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RSPB Science @rspbscience.bsky.social · 6h

This #WorldMigratoryBird day why not join us on a trip down memory lane…

Read on to hear about some of RSPB science’s work on migratory species in the last few years 🪶

#ResearchRewind

An observer at the Sarimazi Raptor Count in Türkiye counts thousands of migrating storks overhead.

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The Edinburgh Birdwatcher @edinbirdwatcher.bsky.social · 6h

Happy World Migratory Bird Day. Autumn is in full swing now with wintering birds arriving. You never know what might show up but with help from @rspb.bsky.social here is a list of birds and their arrival and departure. #WorldMigratoryBirdDay

The Edinburgh Birdwatcher @edinbirdwatcher.bsky.social · 17h

Sadly not not seen a Shoveler for ages

The Edinburgh Birdwatcher @edinbirdwatcher.bsky.social · 18h

Last time I went Twitching for a bird was The Mandarin Duck & Ring Necked Duck when they were spotted at Blackford.

The Edinburgh Birdwatcher @edinbirdwatcher.bsky.social · 18h

I’m feeling hopeful I’ve never seen one before so tomorrow I’ll be a Twitcher.

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The Edinburgh Birdwatcher @edinbirdwatcher.bsky.social · 19h

Have you been to the The Musselburgh Spoonbill? I’m going tomorrow.

The Edinburgh Birdwatcher @edinbirdwatcher.bsky.social · 20h

Glad you enjoyed it I’ve been on the show 3 times you can listen on my website. theedinburghbirdwatcher.com/interviews/

Interviews

Podcasts The Casual Birder Podcast Click on the episodes to listen to the interview. Episode 48 The Edinburgh Birdwatcher (2018) Episode 74 The Edinburgh Birdwatcher Returns (2020) Episode 111 Bird…

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The Edinburgh Birdwatcher @edinbirdwatcher.bsky.social · 23h

Posted mine when I saw one 2 days ago.

The Edinburgh Birdwatcher @edinbirdwatcher.bsky.social · 1d

My forthcoming trips tomorrow & next week.
11th Musselburgh Lagoons
13th Cammo Estate Nature Reserve
14th Blackford Pond & Figgate Park
18th RSPB’s Lochwinnoch Nature Reserve

The Edinburgh Birdwatcher @edinbirdwatcher.bsky.social · 1d

Tomorrow I’m heading to Musselburgh Twitching for a rare bird that you will never expect to see there. I have seen on social media birders have been successful seeing it . It is a bird I have never seen before so I’m very excited about this one. The clue is the silhouette on what the bird is.

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TMBtrain @hmcclaff.bsky.social · 2d

This Sunday at 2pm 👇😀 #westlothian #SSSI #Calderwood #naturewalk #Ramble&Chat #autumn

Almond Valley Nature Action (AVNA) @avnatureaction.bsky.social · 19d

October Ramble & Chat

Autumnal walk in Calderwood Join us for a slow paced walk in Calderwood, Mid Calder on Sunday 12 October 2025. This is an opportunity to spend some time in nature, exploring this ancient woodland and enjoying the beautiful autumnal colours. We will meet at the Mid Calder…

October Ramble & Chat

Autumnal walk in Calderwood Join us for a slow paced walk in Calderwood, Mid Calder on Sunday 12 October 2025. This is an opportunity to spend some time in nature, exploring this ancient woodland and enjoying the beautiful autumnal colours. We will meet at the Mid Calder entrance to Almondell and Calderwood Country park, just off the car park. We will then follow the path towards Calderwood and explore the circular, yellow waymarked hazel Trail.

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The Edinburgh Birdwatcher @edinbirdwatcher.bsky.social · 2d

Hope you enjoyed my podcast interview if you listened to it.

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The Edinburgh Birdwatcher @edinbirdwatcher.bsky.social · 2d

Sounds great hope you have a good time . Are you wildlife watching today?

The Edinburgh Birdwatcher @edinbirdwatcher.bsky.social · 2d

Thank you the fact it’s still there it’s getting me excited feel confident. Where are you going with your group?