The Edinburgh Birdwatcher
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Welcome to the Bluesky Page of The Edinburgh Birdwatcher who is passionate about Birding and enjoys filming and taking photos of Birds & Wildlife.
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Happy 40th Anniversary to Bird Watching Magazine . My copy arrived today it will be available in the shops on Thursday.
February 17, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Happy 40th Anniversary to Bird Watching Magazine . My copy arrived today it will be available in the shops on Thursday.
Chaffinch this morning next to blue sky.
February 17, 2026 at 8:44 AM
Chaffinch this morning next to blue sky.
My Birding Anniversary is over for another year but it’s been a great day. 2027 marks a milestone for me as I celebrate 25 years of Birding. I’ll be celebrating 25 years not just on my actual anniversary but all through the year. As an exclusive here is what my 25th anniversary logo will look like.
February 16, 2026 at 7:10 PM
My Birding Anniversary is over for another year but it’s been a great day. 2027 marks a milestone for me as I celebrate 25 years of Birding. I’ll be celebrating 25 years not just on my actual anniversary but all through the year. As an exclusive here is what my 25th anniversary logo will look like.
Here are my first pair of binoculars I used from 2002-2012 next to my first notebook with notes. I’ve kept all my notebooks over the years they are my prized possessions.
February 16, 2026 at 3:21 PM
Here are my first pair of binoculars I used from 2002-2012 next to my first notebook with notes. I’ve kept all my notebooks over the years they are my prized possessions.
Bill Oddie was my main inspiration for my interest in Birding, I enjoyed his Birding with & Goes Wild series he made, he made them interesting and prompt me to get started. I wrote to him 24 years ago and My first ever Bird Guide book was Bill Oddie’s Birds Of Britain & Ireland.
February 16, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Bill Oddie was my main inspiration for my interest in Birding, I enjoyed his Birding with & Goes Wild series he made, he made them interesting and prompt me to get started. I wrote to him 24 years ago and My first ever Bird Guide book was Bill Oddie’s Birds Of Britain & Ireland.
I have been a member of @rspb.bsky.social around 24 years so for my 24th Birding anniversary I thought I’d wear my RSPB cap.
February 16, 2026 at 1:27 PM
I have been a member of @rspb.bsky.social around 24 years so for my 24th Birding anniversary I thought I’d wear my RSPB cap.
Finished my 24th Birding Anniversary Birdwatch at The Botanics in Edinburgh. Had a great morning today I saw
Woodpigeon
Moorhen
Herring Gull
Crow
Gooseander
Greenfinch
Magpie
Nuthatch.
Woodpigeon
Moorhen
Herring Gull
Crow
Gooseander
Greenfinch
Magpie
Nuthatch.
February 16, 2026 at 1:08 PM
Finished my 24th Birding Anniversary Birdwatch at The Botanics in Edinburgh. Had a great morning today I saw
Woodpigeon
Moorhen
Herring Gull
Crow
Gooseander
Greenfinch
Magpie
Nuthatch.
Woodpigeon
Moorhen
Herring Gull
Crow
Gooseander
Greenfinch
Magpie
Nuthatch.
If I lived closer I think this might still be my local patch but I still like coming back here.
February 16, 2026 at 12:53 PM
If I lived closer I think this might still be my local patch but I still like coming back here.
24 years ago this was one of my favourite spots to watch birds as this pond used to be full of birdlife but over the years there had been less birds here but today a Moorhen & Mallards came out to show face.
February 16, 2026 at 12:33 PM
24 years ago this was one of my favourite spots to watch birds as this pond used to be full of birdlife but over the years there had been less birds here but today a Moorhen & Mallards came out to show face.
Not seen a Gooseander here before so that’s good to see.
February 16, 2026 at 12:17 PM
Not seen a Gooseander here before so that’s good to see.
Seen a couple of Bird species already Moorhen, Woodpigeon, Mallard (not pictured & Herring Gull (also not pictured).
February 16, 2026 at 12:11 PM
Seen a couple of Bird species already Moorhen, Woodpigeon, Mallard (not pictured & Herring Gull (also not pictured).
24 years ago I started my Birding journey here . It became my first local patch for awhile so it’s only fitting I come here for my 24th Birding Anniversary.
February 16, 2026 at 12:01 PM
24 years ago I started my Birding journey here . It became my first local patch for awhile so it’s only fitting I come here for my 24th Birding Anniversary.
On my way out Birding for my 24th anniversary and listening to the Get Birding Podcast.
February 16, 2026 at 11:00 AM
On my way out Birding for my 24th anniversary and listening to the Get Birding Podcast.
24 Years Of Birding must start with a morning cuppa in a bird cup.
February 16, 2026 at 10:28 AM
24 Years Of Birding must start with a morning cuppa in a bird cup.
24 Years Of Birding!!!
Today marks 24 years since I started Birding can’t believe I’ve been doing it that long. Later this morning I’ll be Birding at The Botanic Gardens in Edinburgh and throughout the day I’ll be posting a few things about my Birding.
Today marks 24 years since I started Birding can’t believe I’ve been doing it that long. Later this morning I’ll be Birding at The Botanic Gardens in Edinburgh and throughout the day I’ll be posting a few things about my Birding.
February 16, 2026 at 10:00 AM
24 Years Of Birding!!!
Today marks 24 years since I started Birding can’t believe I’ve been doing it that long. Later this morning I’ll be Birding at The Botanic Gardens in Edinburgh and throughout the day I’ll be posting a few things about my Birding.
Today marks 24 years since I started Birding can’t believe I’ve been doing it that long. Later this morning I’ll be Birding at The Botanic Gardens in Edinburgh and throughout the day I’ll be posting a few things about my Birding.
Big day for me tomorrow it’s my 24th Birding anniversary!!!.
February 15, 2026 at 9:56 AM
Big day for me tomorrow it’s my 24th Birding anniversary!!!.
Happy National Nestbox Week It is getting to that time of year when birds start looking for new nests. If you haven’t got a nestbox up in your garden why don’t you put one up this weekend for the start of National Nestbox Week. For more info visit www.nestboxweek.com
February 14, 2026 at 10:03 AM
Happy National Nestbox Week It is getting to that time of year when birds start looking for new nests. If you haven’t got a nestbox up in your garden why don’t you put one up this weekend for the start of National Nestbox Week. For more info visit www.nestboxweek.com
Got new business cards made, you never know where you might see one in a notice board somewhere.
February 13, 2026 at 4:53 PM
Got new business cards made, you never know where you might see one in a notice board somewhere.
Back Birding Next Week on Monday for my 24th Birding Anniversary. I’ll be going were it all started The Botanic Gardens in Edinburgh it was my local patch for a year.
February 13, 2026 at 12:40 PM
Back Birding Next Week on Monday for my 24th Birding Anniversary. I’ll be going were it all started The Botanic Gardens in Edinburgh it was my local patch for a year.
Blast from the past when my logo used to look like this. #ThrowbackThursday
February 12, 2026 at 10:08 AM
Blast from the past when my logo used to look like this. #ThrowbackThursday
Thought I’d start reading @hamzayassin.bsky.social ‘s new book Homeward Bound.
February 11, 2026 at 11:41 AM
Thought I’d start reading @hamzayassin.bsky.social ‘s new book Homeward Bound.
Bit of nostalgia wearing my old jumper with my previous logo on.
February 11, 2026 at 9:34 AM
Bit of nostalgia wearing my old jumper with my previous logo on.
Reposted by The Edinburgh Birdwatcher
Oh, hello...
This *adorable* Long Tailed Tit would like to remind you to submit your #BigGardenBirdwatch results before 22nd February!
Every count, counts 👉 www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen...
This *adorable* Long Tailed Tit would like to remind you to submit your #BigGardenBirdwatch results before 22nd February!
Every count, counts 👉 www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen...
February 10, 2026 at 11:12 AM
Oh, hello...
This *adorable* Long Tailed Tit would like to remind you to submit your #BigGardenBirdwatch results before 22nd February!
Every count, counts 👉 www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen...
This *adorable* Long Tailed Tit would like to remind you to submit your #BigGardenBirdwatch results before 22nd February!
Every count, counts 👉 www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen...
It is getting to that time of year when birds start looking for new nests. If you haven’t got a nestbox up in your garden why don’t you put one up this weekend for the start of National Nestbox Week. For more info visit www.nestboxweek.com
February 10, 2026 at 5:03 PM
It is getting to that time of year when birds start looking for new nests. If you haven’t got a nestbox up in your garden why don’t you put one up this weekend for the start of National Nestbox Week. For more info visit www.nestboxweek.com
Had a great day at Aberlady Nature Reserve there were a lot of birds on show . Today I saw
Redshank
Black Headed Gull
Lapwing
Teal
Graylag Goose
Woodpigeon
Magpie
Crow
Moorhen
Pheasant
Mallard
Redshank
Black Headed Gull
Lapwing
Teal
Graylag Goose
Woodpigeon
Magpie
Crow
Moorhen
Pheasant
Mallard
February 9, 2026 at 3:47 PM
Had a great day at Aberlady Nature Reserve there were a lot of birds on show . Today I saw
Redshank
Black Headed Gull
Lapwing
Teal
Graylag Goose
Woodpigeon
Magpie
Crow
Moorhen
Pheasant
Mallard
Redshank
Black Headed Gull
Lapwing
Teal
Graylag Goose
Woodpigeon
Magpie
Crow
Moorhen
Pheasant
Mallard