Joncbirder
@joncbirder.bsky.social
Punk rock and roll birder.
Here for a lark, and learning… from North Lancs, currently living in Norfolk.
Here for a lark, and learning… from North Lancs, currently living in Norfolk.
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Dear readers & bird-lovers of Lancaster, I'll be talking about how nature inspired me to write The Twitchers books & giving you an exclusive peak at The Adventures of Portly to Otter on MARCH 14th at @litfest.bsky.social. Tickets are ONLY £3!
www.mgleonard.com/events/2026/...
www.mgleonard.com/events/2026/...
Lancaster Litfest - Twitchers Event with an exclusive peep at Portly the Otter! — M. G. Leonard
Discover how M. G. Leonard’s passion for nature, friendship and adventures provide powerful material for her award winning series of books about THE TWITCHERS . She will share fascinating behind-the-...
www.mgleonard.com
February 7, 2026 at 10:37 AM
Dear readers & bird-lovers of Lancaster, I'll be talking about how nature inspired me to write The Twitchers books & giving you an exclusive peak at The Adventures of Portly to Otter on MARCH 14th at @litfest.bsky.social. Tickets are ONLY £3!
www.mgleonard.com/events/2026/...
www.mgleonard.com/events/2026/...
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February 7, 2026 at 1:03 PM
One might suppose that this is how these fine gents also treat the women, children (and staff) in their lives…
February 7, 2026 at 5:24 PM
One might suppose that this is how these fine gents also treat the women, children (and staff) in their lives…
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We're hiring Field Ornithologists and Surveyors! Apply now ➡️ www.bto.org/jobs
📝 Full and part time opportunities.
📆 Closing date: Tuesday 17 February.
#Ornithology
📝 Full and part time opportunities.
📆 Closing date: Tuesday 17 February.
#Ornithology
February 7, 2026 at 8:00 AM
We're hiring Field Ornithologists and Surveyors! Apply now ➡️ www.bto.org/jobs
📝 Full and part time opportunities.
📆 Closing date: Tuesday 17 February.
#Ornithology
📝 Full and part time opportunities.
📆 Closing date: Tuesday 17 February.
#Ornithology
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She shoots, she scores… again.
“I had a mirthless laugh at the New Statesman’s cover this week, which characterised the Mandelson affair as “the scandal of the century”. Guys, it’s not even the biggest scandal of the scandal.”
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
“I had a mirthless laugh at the New Statesman’s cover this week, which characterised the Mandelson affair as “the scandal of the century”. Guys, it’s not even the biggest scandal of the scandal.”
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
February 6, 2026 at 5:51 PM
She shoots, she scores… again.
“I had a mirthless laugh at the New Statesman’s cover this week, which characterised the Mandelson affair as “the scandal of the century”. Guys, it’s not even the biggest scandal of the scandal.”
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
“I had a mirthless laugh at the New Statesman’s cover this week, which characterised the Mandelson affair as “the scandal of the century”. Guys, it’s not even the biggest scandal of the scandal.”
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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⚠️ Please report sightings of dead birds for possible testing for Avian Influenza. ⬇️
📌 In England, Wales & Scotland: www.gov.uk/guidance/...
📌 In Northern Ireland: www.daera-ni.gov.uk/...
📌 In Republic of Ireland: aviancheck.apps.serv...
#UKBirding #BirdingWales #BirdingScotland
📌 In England, Wales & Scotland: www.gov.uk/guidance/...
📌 In Northern Ireland: www.daera-ni.gov.uk/...
📌 In Republic of Ireland: aviancheck.apps.serv...
#UKBirding #BirdingWales #BirdingScotland
February 6, 2026 at 12:00 PM
⚠️ Please report sightings of dead birds for possible testing for Avian Influenza. ⬇️
📌 In England, Wales & Scotland: www.gov.uk/guidance/...
📌 In Northern Ireland: www.daera-ni.gov.uk/...
📌 In Republic of Ireland: aviancheck.apps.serv...
#UKBirding #BirdingWales #BirdingScotland
📌 In England, Wales & Scotland: www.gov.uk/guidance/...
📌 In Northern Ireland: www.daera-ni.gov.uk/...
📌 In Republic of Ireland: aviancheck.apps.serv...
#UKBirding #BirdingWales #BirdingScotland
Amazing record. And great to have them ID’d to specific species.
There are two Taiga Bean Geese wintering in the Gordon River Estuary, near Port Renfrew. Although Bean Geese have been reported on Vancouver Island previously, these two are the first that have been confirmed to species. These birds would normally winter in China or Korea.
February 5, 2026 at 10:28 PM
Amazing record. And great to have them ID’d to specific species.
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Free UK delivery this weekend on all Alula Designs clothing and mugs. Visit aluladesigns.co.uk/ for our latest designs #Birds #BirdArt #UKBirding
January 31, 2026 at 7:15 PM
Free UK delivery this weekend on all Alula Designs clothing and mugs. Visit aluladesigns.co.uk/ for our latest designs #Birds #BirdArt #UKBirding
Like limescale in the 1992 Committee’s kettle.
Poetry.
Poetry.
NEW: The PNG Courier's overseas correspondent on Reform's limescale problem.
Check my Substack for more.
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Check my Substack for more.
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January 31, 2026 at 8:46 AM
Like limescale in the 1992 Committee’s kettle.
Poetry.
Poetry.
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Robert Jenrick helpfully lists all the things he didn't do during his 10 years in government.
January 21, 2026 at 8:07 AM
Robert Jenrick helpfully lists all the things he didn't do during his 10 years in government.
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📢 We're looking for a PhD student to focus on habitat use of wintering Curlew in and around coastal SPAs. Apply now ➡️ bit.ly/CurlewPhD
The student will be based at @ljmuofficial.bsky.social and BTO, starting in October 2026 for four years.
📆 Deadline to apply: Wednesday 18 February #Ornithology
The student will be based at @ljmuofficial.bsky.social and BTO, starting in October 2026 for four years.
📆 Deadline to apply: Wednesday 18 February #Ornithology
January 19, 2026 at 4:20 PM
📢 We're looking for a PhD student to focus on habitat use of wintering Curlew in and around coastal SPAs. Apply now ➡️ bit.ly/CurlewPhD
The student will be based at @ljmuofficial.bsky.social and BTO, starting in October 2026 for four years.
📆 Deadline to apply: Wednesday 18 February #Ornithology
The student will be based at @ljmuofficial.bsky.social and BTO, starting in October 2026 for four years.
📆 Deadline to apply: Wednesday 18 February #Ornithology
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Great to see RBBP data being used in work led by @btobirds.bsky.social that improves our knowledge on the status of Little Egrets in the UK… there are more than we thought!
BTO research sheds light on the numbers and geographical spread of the Little Egret #rewilding #nature #wildlife #biodiversity #ecology #environment #habitats #conservation #climatechange #birds insideecology.com/2026/01/19/b...
BTO research sheds light on the numbers and geographical spread of the Little Egret - Inside Ecology
Birdwatchers across the UK have been charting the rise and rise of the very distinctive Little Egret for decades, but scientists have been unable to accurately calculate the breeding population of thi...
insideecology.com
January 19, 2026 at 5:11 PM
Great to see RBBP data being used in work led by @btobirds.bsky.social that improves our knowledge on the status of Little Egrets in the UK… there are more than we thought!
I’ll just change that B to an M, and I’ll pop it in the post to big Don in Washington… he’ll love it.
January 18, 2026 at 3:50 PM
I’ll just change that B to an M, and I’ll pop it in the post to big Don in Washington… he’ll love it.
Another piece of quality observation from the marvellous Mr Morris.
The very latest from the PNG Courier's overseas correspondent.
Visit the link for more.
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Visit the link for more.
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January 17, 2026 at 6:19 PM
Another piece of quality observation from the marvellous Mr Morris.
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Jill in the village shop says she’s thinking of defecating to Reform.
She has started baking Clacton Baps, told us London has fallen & keeps asking for the migration status of every customer.
She says Dubai is where she longs to be as she is a committed Christian.
WHAT DO I DO?😱
She has started baking Clacton Baps, told us London has fallen & keeps asking for the migration status of every customer.
She says Dubai is where she longs to be as she is a committed Christian.
WHAT DO I DO?😱
January 16, 2026 at 9:55 AM
Jill in the village shop says she’s thinking of defecating to Reform.
She has started baking Clacton Baps, told us London has fallen & keeps asking for the migration status of every customer.
She says Dubai is where she longs to be as she is a committed Christian.
WHAT DO I DO?😱
She has started baking Clacton Baps, told us London has fallen & keeps asking for the migration status of every customer.
She says Dubai is where she longs to be as she is a committed Christian.
WHAT DO I DO?😱
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Work with us! Apply at www.bto.org/jobs
We're looking for an Assistant Accountant (full time) and a Senior Facilities Officer (part time, 25 hours per week across Monday to Friday) to join us at BTO!
We're looking for an Assistant Accountant (full time) and a Senior Facilities Officer (part time, 25 hours per week across Monday to Friday) to join us at BTO!
January 12, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Work with us! Apply at www.bto.org/jobs
We're looking for an Assistant Accountant (full time) and a Senior Facilities Officer (part time, 25 hours per week across Monday to Friday) to join us at BTO!
We're looking for an Assistant Accountant (full time) and a Senior Facilities Officer (part time, 25 hours per week across Monday to Friday) to join us at BTO!
Make your birding count! Join the tens of thousands of active birdwatchers contributing to #citizenscience!
You know it makes sense…
#Ornithology #UKbirding #NewYear
You know it makes sense…
#Ornithology #UKbirding #NewYear
New Year's resolution
Thinking of giving something back to birds in 2026? A wide range of BTO surveys needs volunteers, writes Chris Harbard, and there's something suitable for every birder, whatever your level of experience:
Thinking of giving something back to birds in 2026? A wide range of BTO surveys needs volunteers, writes Chris Harbard, and there's something suitable for every birder, whatever your level of experience:
Chris Harbard: New Year's resolution
Thinking of giving something back to birds in 2026? A wide range of BTO surveys needs volunteers – from urban greenspaces to winter swan counts – and there's something suitable for every birder, whatever your level of experience.
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January 6, 2026 at 7:13 PM
Make your birding count! Join the tens of thousands of active birdwatchers contributing to #citizenscience!
You know it makes sense…
#Ornithology #UKbirding #NewYear
You know it makes sense…
#Ornithology #UKbirding #NewYear
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Ok. So. They anonymised the sheep.
January 4, 2026 at 1:10 PM
Ok. So. They anonymised the sheep.
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Can you help us fill the remaining vacant sites for the International Swan Census on 17-18 January? 🦢 Find and request a site at app.bto.org/gsmp/public/... Thank you! #UKBirding
1/ Can you help us count Bewick's and Whooper Swans for the International Swan Census on 17-18 January 2026? 🦢
Visit the vacant site map to request a site at app.bto.org/gsmp/pub...
#Ornithology @webs-gsmp.bsky.social
Visit the vacant site map to request a site at app.bto.org/gsmp/pub...
#Ornithology @webs-gsmp.bsky.social
January 2, 2026 at 2:58 PM
Can you help us fill the remaining vacant sites for the International Swan Census on 17-18 January? 🦢 Find and request a site at app.bto.org/gsmp/public/... Thank you! #UKBirding
They genuinely had Easter Eggs on display in my local supermarket on New Year’s Eve.
What was once a gag, has become reality.
#ModernLifeIsRubbish
What was once a gag, has become reality.
#ModernLifeIsRubbish
January 2, 2026 at 9:48 AM
They genuinely had Easter Eggs on display in my local supermarket on New Year’s Eve.
What was once a gag, has become reality.
#ModernLifeIsRubbish
What was once a gag, has become reality.
#ModernLifeIsRubbish
A lovely stroll in The Broads, on a sunny New Year’s Eve, was made that little more enjoyable by seeing this fine beastie. Great watching it hunt, and then scoffing its unfortunate prey… (FYI it’s a Black-winged Kite)
#UKBirding #UKBirds #Ornithology
#UKBirding #UKBirds #Ornithology
December 31, 2025 at 3:38 PM
A lovely stroll in The Broads, on a sunny New Year’s Eve, was made that little more enjoyable by seeing this fine beastie. Great watching it hunt, and then scoffing its unfortunate prey… (FYI it’s a Black-winged Kite)
#UKBirding #UKBirds #Ornithology
#UKBirding #UKBirds #Ornithology
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Discover what BTO has achieved in 2025 for birds and people ➡️ youtu.be/NDZ96B_tVZM
Thank you to everyone who has supported us this year, and helped make our work possible. 💚
Thank you to everyone who has supported us this year, and helped make our work possible. 💚
BTO in 2025
Discover what BTO has accomplished during 2025, for both birds and people.
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December 31, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Discover what BTO has achieved in 2025 for birds and people ➡️ youtu.be/NDZ96B_tVZM
Thank you to everyone who has supported us this year, and helped make our work possible. 💚
Thank you to everyone who has supported us this year, and helped make our work possible. 💚
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Grab a cuppa and read our Seabird Poo comic! ➡️ http://www.bto.org/S... ☕📖
Discover how seabird scientists collected bird poo and analysed its DNA contents to determine the types of prey consumed by Shags and Kittiwakes! 😮 #Ornithology
✏️ Illustrations by Anna Dupont-Crabtree
Discover how seabird scientists collected bird poo and analysed its DNA contents to determine the types of prey consumed by Shags and Kittiwakes! 😮 #Ornithology
✏️ Illustrations by Anna Dupont-Crabtree
December 30, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Grab a cuppa and read our Seabird Poo comic! ➡️ http://www.bto.org/S... ☕📖
Discover how seabird scientists collected bird poo and analysed its DNA contents to determine the types of prey consumed by Shags and Kittiwakes! 😮 #Ornithology
✏️ Illustrations by Anna Dupont-Crabtree
Discover how seabird scientists collected bird poo and analysed its DNA contents to determine the types of prey consumed by Shags and Kittiwakes! 😮 #Ornithology
✏️ Illustrations by Anna Dupont-Crabtree
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Man who bought up 33,000 acres of farmland to avoid tax and moved his business to Singapore after the Brexit he voted for wants your sympathy.
December 28, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Man who bought up 33,000 acres of farmland to avoid tax and moved his business to Singapore after the Brexit he voted for wants your sympathy.
I mean, it’s one way of looking it…
December 26, 2025 at 11:34 PM
I mean, it’s one way of looking it…