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rusticnick.bsky.social @rusticnick.bsky.social · Sep 1

Is this a YLG? Seen today at Redhorn point. Not great pictures at distance.
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rusticnick.bsky.social @rusticnick.bsky.social · Aug 14

I saw several there last Friday too.

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rusticnick.bsky.social @rusticnick.bsky.social · Aug 8

Ravens over old Barclays building This evening. Enjoying the uplifting breeze. Happy birds.
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rusticnick.bsky.social @rusticnick.bsky.social · Aug 8

Very possible. They were enjoying the uplifting breeze and really seemed to be having fun!

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rusticnick.bsky.social @rusticnick.bsky.social · Aug 8

Five Ravens over the old Barclays building, Poole this evening.
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rusticnick.bsky.social @rusticnick.bsky.social · Apr 25

Slepe Heath this afternoon.
Distant views. ID appreciated. Is this a Hen or Marsh Harrier.
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rusticnick.bsky.social @rusticnick.bsky.social · Feb 10

Cold and grey at Durlston today. Good numbers of Guillemot’s and the Fulmars putting on a captivating display. Several Shag, two Ravens and Gannets moving East.
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rusticnick.bsky.social @rusticnick.bsky.social · Feb 1

Fantastic set of pictures.

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rusticnick.bsky.social @rusticnick.bsky.social · Jan 21

Three still present yesterday afternoon. Seen from Gerry’s Point.

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rusticnick.bsky.social @rusticnick.bsky.social · Jan 11

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rusticnick.bsky.social @rusticnick.bsky.social · Jan 11

Greenshank? sprinting around the mud flats today at shore Road on the low tide.

Very mobile Greenshank sprinting around the mud flats.

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rusticnick.bsky.social @rusticnick.bsky.social · Jan 8

Female Blackcap been regular visitor last few days.

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rusticnick.bsky.social @rusticnick.bsky.social · Dec 31

Hamworthy Park Snow Bunting. Thanks to the young lady who pointed us in the right direction.
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Context view of the Hamworthy Snow Bunting.

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rusticnick.bsky.social @rusticnick.bsky.social · Dec 19

Two Chiffchaff along railway embankment at Whitecliff this afternoon. Also good numbers of Brent and Oystercatchers at Baiter Park.
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Chiffchaff proving difficult to capture. Always on the move.

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rusticnick.bsky.social @rusticnick.bsky.social · Dec 6

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rusticnick.bsky.social @rusticnick.bsky.social · Dec 6

One of two Firecrest seen at Little Sea Studland this afternoon.
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rusticnick.bsky.social @rusticnick.bsky.social · Nov 22

Holes Bay walk today. Splendid to watch this Kingfisher in lovely light. Large numbers of Black-tailed Godwit flitting between the N/E bay and fields adjoining Upton Bypass.
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rusticnick.bsky.social @rusticnick.bsky.social · Nov 19

Thanks for pointing this out. It was indeed quiet with no ferry in operation and definitely an increase in waders resting and feeding along the beach.

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rusticnick.bsky.social @rusticnick.bsky.social · Nov 19

I was unsure. Thanks for pointing these out.

rusticnick.bsky.social @rusticnick.bsky.social · Nov 18

Studland 18/11. Grey Plover, Dunlin, Sanderling, Little Ringed Plover, Oystercatcher and Turnstones enjoying the quiet beach today.
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rusticnick.bsky.social @rusticnick.bsky.social · Nov 8

Interesting and useful tips, thank you.
These settings are comparable to those I use on the Sony RX10. I often still forget to adjust exposure compensation when needed! I have a button preset which when pressed and held switches into flight mode settings. Useful for a quick flyby.

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rusticnick.bsky.social @rusticnick.bsky.social · Nov 7

Wonderful captures in difficult light. I use the Sony RX10 which is quite good but not so in such flat light, but that may be down to the operator!

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rusticnick.bsky.social @rusticnick.bsky.social · Oct 28

Encounter with the White Tailed Eagle at Stanpit Marsh today and a Sandwich Tern at Studland. @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @dorsetbirds.bsky.social

Flyby Redshank. The dynamics of birds is quite amazing.

Diving Sandwich Tern at Studland. Successfully caught several times. Seems plenty of bait fish still around.

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rusticnick.bsky.social @rusticnick.bsky.social · Oct 12

I only had 7 Redwings and 3 Thrush over Longfleet Poole.

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rusticnick.bsky.social @rusticnick.bsky.social · Oct 12

That is a really useful article. Thank you.

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