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Stewart

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Northumbrian Birder, Naturalist, fan of Ennion, RARichardson, Busby, Jarvis, McCanch, Wallace, Watkins-Pitchford and rarest of all, Notebook users... Local Patcher on the Northumberland coast.

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Stewart @stewchat.bsky.social · Dec 31

After years on the other place posting my #NotebookAnnual at New Year, this is a debut on Bluesky. Happy New Year all, have a bird and wildlife filled 2025.
#UKBirding #BirdArt #Northumberland

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Stewart @stewchat.bsky.social · 27m

Still top dog.
#RepostaWryneck

Portland Bird Observatory @portlandbirdobs.bsky.social · 36m

www.portlandbirdobs.com/2025/10/11th-october.html

11th October

A day of seriously impressive numbers, with another big drop of Chiffchaffs on the ground, a strong push through of visible migrants overhea...

www.portlandbirdobs.com

Stewart @stewchat.bsky.social · 1h

I don't think they have as many details as other platforms online...

Stewart @stewchat.bsky.social · 1h

He actually said that Alan is the worst birder, a stringer, a really bad birder...😆

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Belvide Birding𓅪 @belvidebirding.bsky.social · 3h

One of the most incredible WTF!! moments I have witnessed in 41 years birding Belvide. 8 White-rumped Sandpiper on the north shore between 4pm-5.30pm. Just short of a British Record of 11 on the outer Hebrides. Thought I'd lost the plot when I saw them. Still pinching myself. #UKbirding

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Stewart @stewchat.bsky.social · 1h

It did at first they looked like Lapwings then they came a bit closer but continued N over the sea until out if sight.

Stewart @stewchat.bsky.social · 1h

Sounds a bit conspiracy theory to me....😊

Stewart @stewchat.bsky.social · 1h

He reckons your Accentor was stringy....

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Stewart @stewchat.bsky.social · 1h

It's bird recording that's all. Locally the records are taken off ebird anyway so there isn't much risk in the US.

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Blithfieldblue. @blithfieldblue.bsky.social · 6h

What a day, Leach's in the morning and 8 White- rumped sands in the afternoon !!! Splendid.

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Stewart @stewchat.bsky.social · 4h

Surely Chris, the recorder must find that an irritant, knowing he could have had a more comprehensive report, but due to his own fickle tastes, doesn't?
It would make me reconsider membership knowing the info is only partially complete.

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Stewart @stewchat.bsky.social · 4h

Fabulous Jonathan...👍

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Jonathan Pomroy @jonathanpomroy.bsky.social · 6h

White-throated needletail at Scarborough castle yesterday.

A blog at

jonathanpomroy.wordpress.com

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Stewart @stewchat.bsky.social · 5h

They aren't lost though. They're out there it's just he chooses not to use them. Maybe afraid of technology?

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Steve Dudley @stevedudley.bsky.social · 1d

As a county bird recorder I can honestly say that the best and easiest way for you to make your birding count, is to upload them to either eBird or BirdTrack. Doing so contributes directly to #ornithology and bird #conservation at both local and national levels.

#birdingScotland #birdingWales

The remarkable rise of eBird – the world’s biggest citizen science project

In 2002, an online database was set up allowing birdwatchers to record their species observations. It is now a vast resource, shaping scientific research.

theconversation.com

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Stewart @stewchat.bsky.social · 6h

A Large Swift sp seen by experienced observer N over St Mary's, Whitley Bay 5.15pm without bins.
Every birder in Northumberland will be scanning the skies tomorrow 😯.
#localpatch #Lowcarbonbirding
#Itsoutthere

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TG42Birder🇵🇸 @tg42birder.bsky.social · 13h

Unexpected birds (excluding rare seabirds) we’ve seen on a #Norfolkbirding seawatch:

Little Grebe
Coot
Red-legged Partridge
Temminck’s Stint
Red-necked Phalarope
Pec Sand
Black Stork
Eleanora’s Falcon (Hickling bird)

Anyone else got any weird ones?