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Heather England @heathera.bsky.social · 2d

An after work excursion didn’t disappoint..Bittern seen yesterday afternoon at WWT Slimbridge.. #ukbirding

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Heather England @heathera.bsky.social · 3d

Just love seeing these stunning Black Redstart… #ukbirding

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Heather England @heathera.bsky.social · 5d

Black Redstart.Two males and fem/juv present yesterday . Showed nicely on perimeter fence for a short time ..Quite vocal at times..

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Heather England @heathera.bsky.social · 5d

Black Redstart. One of 3 seen yesterday at Oldbury PS.. #UKbirding

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Heather England @heathera.bsky.social · 13d

Glossy Ibis and Grey Heron.. WWT Slimbridge last weekend.. #ukbirding #Slimbridge

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Heather England @heathera.bsky.social · 13d

Lots of Chiffchaff feeding alongside a mixed tit flock today at WWT Slimbridge today..

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Heather England @heathera.bsky.social · 13d

Bittern seen at WWT Slimbridge today..

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Heather England @heathera.bsky.social · Aug 31

Bittern at WWT Slimbridge

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Heather England @heathera.bsky.social · Aug 25

Hummingbird Hawkmoth busily nectaring on Buddleia

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Heather England @heathera.bsky.social · Aug 25

Willow Emerald Damselfly Seen at WWT Slimbridge in several spots around the site..

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Heather England @heathera.bsky.social · Aug 21

Very good scope views this morning. Happy just to see one in Glos and especially 15 mins from home!!

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Heather England @heathera.bsky.social · Aug 4

Leucistic Lapwing at Slimbridge WWT yesterday.. quite a stunning bird. Only seen at distance during the winter before ( presuming it’s the same bird).

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Heather England @heathera.bsky.social · May 26

Small Tortoiseshell on Oxeye Daisy.. yesterday afternoon despite the gusty conditions…

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Heather England @heathera.bsky.social · Apr 21

Hairy Dragonflies M/F also seen today..CWP..

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Heather England @heathera.bsky.social · Apr 21

My First Downy Emerald Dragonflies seen today CWP ..

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Heather England @heathera.bsky.social · Apr 18

One of four seen together.. they all looked in great condition . This is 3 of them.. 4 th just out of picture..

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Heather England @heathera.bsky.social · Apr 18

My first Whinchat of the year #UKbirding..

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Heather England @heathera.bsky.social · Apr 11

Drake Garganey seen at Slimbridge today..Most Handsome 🥰#UKbirding

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Heather England @heathera.bsky.social · Apr 7

Nice to see a few Orange Tip butterflies around at the weekend.. This one enjoying the Blackthorn blossom #butterflies

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Heather England @heathera.bsky.social · Mar 31

First Common lizard seen over weekend.. Soaking up some warmth

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Heather England @heathera.bsky.social · Mar 31

Redshank at Oldbury on HT yesterday.. Despite being dispersed by dogs they did regather on the Pill.. 50 in this flock..

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Heather England @heathera.bsky.social · Mar 31

Dotted & Dark Edged Bee-fly making an appearance over the weekend.Amazing what a bit of sunshine can do..

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Heather England @heathera.bsky.social · Mar 30

Redshank at Oldbury S.Glos. #UKbirding

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Heather England @heathera.bsky.social · Feb 5

Glossy Ibis in the approach Road field to WWT Slimbridge on Sunday.. Not sure I’ll ever get a better view of one!!! Beautiful colours showing in its plumage #UkBirding

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Heather England @heathera.bsky.social · Feb 5

Lesser Redpoll ..seen high in the alders at weekend. Keeping company with Siskin and Goldfinch..#ukbirding

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