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Yorkshireman in Almeria, Spain. Birder. Boozer. LUFC. Woke lefty.Garry.
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My report on a fine #lufc victory last night is on the link below. 5-3-2 looks like the future - probably til the rest suss it out. Leeds were very good but, note of caution, Chels were way below their best! Hope has been resuscitated! What did you reckon?
www.davidwatkinslufc.com/chelsea-home...
www.davidwatkinslufc.com/chelsea-home...
December 4, 2025 at 2:11 PM
My report on a fine #lufc victory last night is on the link below. 5-3-2 looks like the future - probably til the rest suss it out. Leeds were very good but, note of caution, Chels were way below their best! Hope has been resuscitated! What did you reckon?
www.davidwatkinslufc.com/chelsea-home...
www.davidwatkinslufc.com/chelsea-home...
A lovely sunrise at Punta Entinas this morning. The birds were pretty much as last week but a mixed flock of almost 200 waders and the first Pintails of winter were a bit special.
December 4, 2025 at 11:50 AM
A lovely sunrise at Punta Entinas this morning. The birds were pretty much as last week but a mixed flock of almost 200 waders and the first Pintails of winter were a bit special.
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Smokestack, Slaithwaite, west Yorkshire, 1984, photo by Michael Kenna, Widnes-born photographer.
December 3, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Smokestack, Slaithwaite, west Yorkshire, 1984, photo by Michael Kenna, Widnes-born photographer.
Another good morning on the patch near Fondón with the usuals (Chough,Black Redstart,Gt Spot etc) plus the female Blue Rock Thrush from last week and a new bird for this winter,Green Woodpecker.
December 2, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Another good morning on the patch near Fondón with the usuals (Chough,Black Redstart,Gt Spot etc) plus the female Blue Rock Thrush from last week and a new bird for this winter,Green Woodpecker.
And then back home I immediately come across this. Sickening.
Hen Harrier found poisoned on a grouse moor in North Yorkshire.
Once again, details have only come to light through scrutiny of a spreadsheet - where's the publicity from the Police? This is supposed to be a national wildlife crime priority!
#RaptorResearch
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/12/01/h...
Once again, details have only come to light through scrutiny of a spreadsheet - where's the publicity from the Police? This is supposed to be a national wildlife crime priority!
#RaptorResearch
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/12/01/h...
Hen Harrier found poisoned on a grouse moor in North Yorkshire
I’ve blogged recently about a number of illegally-killed Hen Harriers whose deaths have not been publicised by the authorities (Hen Harrier ‘Susie’ who was found dead with gunshot…
raptorpersecutionuk.org
December 1, 2025 at 6:53 PM
And then back home I immediately come across this. Sickening.
Just one bird in mind this afternoon/evening at Cabo salinas, male Hen Harrier, one of my absolute favourites. Within five minutes of arriving I was enjoying excellent views! Also Dartford Warbler, a good number of waders, lots of Flamingos as per and a nice flock of Spoonbills.
December 1, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Just one bird in mind this afternoon/evening at Cabo salinas, male Hen Harrier, one of my absolute favourites. Within five minutes of arriving I was enjoying excellent views! Also Dartford Warbler, a good number of waders, lots of Flamingos as per and a nice flock of Spoonbills.
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That wasn't as bad as we feared #lufc fans! A change around at the break worked wonders and had City worried for a while. Still too porous at the back tho, need to sort that out. What did you make of it? Read my summary on the link below and post yours.
www.davidwatkinslufc.com/man-city-awa...
www.davidwatkinslufc.com/man-city-awa...
November 29, 2025 at 10:16 PM
That wasn't as bad as we feared #lufc fans! A change around at the break worked wonders and had City worried for a while. Still too porous at the back tho, need to sort that out. What did you make of it? Read my summary on the link below and post yours.
www.davidwatkinslufc.com/man-city-awa...
www.davidwatkinslufc.com/man-city-awa...
Madre Mia.
Spain may bring back indoor face mask rules as flu and COVID cases surge. Health leaders will meet on Dec 3 to decide whether masks should again be required in hospitals, health centers, and possibly other crowded indoor venues like cinemas or theatres to help reduce transmission.
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November 30, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Madre Mia.
Almeria rare bird news.....Common Crane flew low over Rambla Morales and appeared to land in Amoladeras south,Saturday 29 Nov.
November 30, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Almeria rare bird news.....Common Crane flew low over Rambla Morales and appeared to land in Amoladeras south,Saturday 29 Nov.
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Slaithwaite, west Yorkshire, March 1980, photo by Martin Parr.
November 29, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Slaithwaite, west Yorkshire, March 1980, photo by Martin Parr.
A grand morning at Punta Entinas. Lots of waders,several Marsh Harriers, Water Pipits and Bluethroats,Egrets and a Purple Gallinule.
November 27, 2025 at 12:06 PM
A grand morning at Punta Entinas. Lots of waders,several Marsh Harriers, Water Pipits and Bluethroats,Egrets and a Purple Gallinule.
The purple patch on the patch continued this morning. Blue Rock Thrush, Rock Bunting, Black Redstart, Black Wheatear, Chough,Redwing and more.
November 25, 2025 at 10:39 AM
The purple patch on the patch continued this morning. Blue Rock Thrush, Rock Bunting, Black Redstart, Black Wheatear, Chough,Redwing and more.
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I sat in the car for a couple of hours by a puddle up on Cerro Hacho, near Loja this morning.
Here are a few of the visitors that came in for a drink or a bath.
More photo's soon on blog at lojawildlife
Here are a few of the visitors that came in for a drink or a bath.
More photo's soon on blog at lojawildlife
November 23, 2025 at 8:26 PM
I sat in the car for a couple of hours by a puddle up on Cerro Hacho, near Loja this morning.
Here are a few of the visitors that came in for a drink or a bath.
More photo's soon on blog at lojawildlife
Here are a few of the visitors that came in for a drink or a bath.
More photo's soon on blog at lojawildlife
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Here you go #lufc fans, have a read of my summary of the Leeds game. We waste so many chances to grab solid points through conceding poor goals. We matched the Villa in all bar two crucial moments but these moments occur too often and are crippling us.
www.davidwatkinslufc.com/aston-villa-...
www.davidwatkinslufc.com/aston-villa-...
November 23, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Here you go #lufc fans, have a read of my summary of the Leeds game. We waste so many chances to grab solid points through conceding poor goals. We matched the Villa in all bar two crucial moments but these moments occur too often and are crippling us.
www.davidwatkinslufc.com/aston-villa-...
www.davidwatkinslufc.com/aston-villa-...
Almeria rare bird news.....Yellow browed Warbler on the 21st,Sierra de Los Filabres on the road between Senes and Bacares.
November 23, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Almeria rare bird news.....Yellow browed Warbler on the 21st,Sierra de Los Filabres on the road between Senes and Bacares.
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WTAF is wrong with Starmer, German & French leaders reminding President Zelenskyy in a telephone call, that 'Ukraine must determine its future under its sovereignty'?
They fucking need to tell Trump that… not the president of the country that is the victim of an illegal Russian invasion!
They fucking need to tell Trump that… not the president of the country that is the victim of an illegal Russian invasion!
November 21, 2025 at 2:14 PM
WTAF is wrong with Starmer, German & French leaders reminding President Zelenskyy in a telephone call, that 'Ukraine must determine its future under its sovereignty'?
They fucking need to tell Trump that… not the president of the country that is the victim of an illegal Russian invasion!
They fucking need to tell Trump that… not the president of the country that is the victim of an illegal Russian invasion!
Great weather for birding at Rambla Morales this morning but very few birds. A few common waders and ducks,several Chiffchaffs,a Hoopoe and this Iberian Grey Shrike was all I could find.
November 21, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Great weather for birding at Rambla Morales this morning but very few birds. A few common waders and ducks,several Chiffchaffs,a Hoopoe and this Iberian Grey Shrike was all I could find.
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November 20, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Excursions, visits, walks and unforgettable experiences for the visitor to the Vera - Mojácar area of the Province of Almería.
Now also booking Winter Walking Weeks - see "What's On" on our website:
www.almeriatrips.com
Now also booking Winter Walking Weeks - see "What's On" on our website:
www.almeriatrips.com
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🇪🇸🇺🇦President Zelenskyy: I am now in Spain meeting with producers of weapons and defense equipment. Advanced radars, drone technologies, essential equipment – all of this means better protection of lives.
November 18, 2025 at 3:58 PM
🇪🇸🇺🇦President Zelenskyy: I am now in Spain meeting with producers of weapons and defense equipment. Advanced radars, drone technologies, essential equipment – all of this means better protection of lives.
Very welcome overnight rain has topped up the lagoons at Punta Entinas so this morning there were lots of waders inc a very obliging Common Snipe (pic),7 Gt Egrets(a record),Spoonbills,Marsh Harriers and a couple of Water Pipits.
November 18, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Very welcome overnight rain has topped up the lagoons at Punta Entinas so this morning there were lots of waders inc a very obliging Common Snipe (pic),7 Gt Egrets(a record),Spoonbills,Marsh Harriers and a couple of Water Pipits.
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Incredible a'noon at Caister. First a Pallas's flitting through in a huge tit flock. Then another glimpsed warbler, silent & elusive. After a heard only bird at Thornham y'day I wondered if I just hallucinate Hume's Warblers. Till it popped up calling. And a Dusky calling too!
November 17, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Incredible a'noon at Caister. First a Pallas's flitting through in a huge tit flock. Then another glimpsed warbler, silent & elusive. After a heard only bird at Thornham y'day I wondered if I just hallucinate Hume's Warblers. Till it popped up calling. And a Dusky calling too!
Check this Hume's @wryneckbirdingnk.bsky.social
North Norfolk today. Hume’s Leaf Warbler & Barn Owl @ Holme NOA;
Pallas’s Warbler @ RSPB Titchwell where also at least 6 fabulous Firecrests. Fab day to be out in the field despite the chill wind.
Pallas’s Warbler @ RSPB Titchwell where also at least 6 fabulous Firecrests. Fab day to be out in the field despite the chill wind.
November 17, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Check this Hume's @wryneckbirdingnk.bsky.social
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A great morning’s late Autumn birding on the north Norfolk coast today with Little Auk past Cley beach, and two Yellow-Browed Warblers, a brief glimpse of a possible Hume’s Warbler, a handful of Chiffchaffs, a lovely Firecrest and three Red Kites at Holkham Pines the highlights.
#ukbirding #birds
#ukbirding #birds
November 17, 2025 at 6:22 PM
A great morning’s late Autumn birding on the north Norfolk coast today with Little Auk past Cley beach, and two Yellow-Browed Warblers, a brief glimpse of a possible Hume’s Warbler, a handful of Chiffchaffs, a lovely Firecrest and three Red Kites at Holkham Pines the highlights.
#ukbirding #birds
#ukbirding #birds