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Neil Bennett

@thejollybirder.bsky.social

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The Jolly Birder. “Neil the Post”. Loving life on Skye. Keen photographer and a complete Bird nerd😁 #skyebirds #highlandbirds #birdingscotland #birds #ukbirding

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Neil Bennett @thejollybirder.bsky.social · 6d

Still got Common Darters at the Mill Pond, Portree today and copulating!!!
#dragonflies

Neil Bennett @thejollybirder.bsky.social · 6d

Stunning Kestrel photo 🤩

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Neil Bennett @thejollybirder.bsky.social · 19d

Did a 2.5 hour sea watch off Sconser this morning. 1 juvenile Sabine’s Gull, 15 Arctic Skuas, 7 Great Skuas and a White-tailed Eagle that almost landed on my car 😮
#skyebirds
#highlandbirds
#birdingscotland

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Neil Bennett @thejollybirder.bsky.social · 26d

Great photos Dean🤩

Neil Bennett @thejollybirder.bsky.social · 26d

Nothing to see here only sheep 😉. Had some great views of White-tailed Eagles over the past few days near Broadford 🤩
#skyebirds
#highlandbirds
#birdingscotland
#white-tailed eagles

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Neil Bennett @thejollybirder.bsky.social · Sep 22

This White-tailed Eagle looked like some winged mythical beast on first glance as it flew over the A87 near Broadford this morning 😮. But it was carrying what looks like the remains of a Greylag Goose 😬
#skyebirds
#highlandbirds
#birdingscotland

Neil Bennett @thejollybirder.bsky.social · Sep 19

Managed to get some amazing views of the adult Sabine’s Gull at Sconser this morning. Originally found by @skyebirdsbob.bsky.social on the 12th September.
#skyebirds
#highlandbirds
#birdingscotland

Neil Bennett @thejollybirder.bsky.social · Sep 10

This cheeky little Weasel popped up out of the rocks while watching Curlew Sandpipers at Broadford Bay at the weekend 🥰
#skyebirds
#mammals

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Neil Bennett @thejollybirder.bsky.social · Sep 9

Amazing Dolphin photo Andy🤩

Neil Bennett @thejollybirder.bsky.social · Sep 9

Nice to find a juvenile/1st winter Mediterranean Gull at Loch Portree this morning 🤩

Neil Bennett @thejollybirder.bsky.social · Aug 13

That’s amazing Andy 🤩

Neil Bennett @thejollybirder.bsky.social · May 12

I had a wonderful day at Alturlie, Inverness today 👍
Stunning male Yellowhammer, Whimbrel and Orange-tips
#highlandbirds
#birdingscotland
#birds
#butterflies

Neil Bennett @thejollybirder.bsky.social · May 9

Some nice birds Broadford, Sleat, Kyle and Portree areas over the last few days.
Whitethroat, Tree Pipit, Blackcap and Spotted Flycatcher.
#skyebirds
#highlandbirds
#birdingscotland
#birds

Neil Bennett @thejollybirder.bsky.social · May 9

A Spotted Flycatcher from Portree today 🥰
#skyebirds
#highlandbirds
#birdingscotland
#birds

Neil Bennett @thejollybirder.bsky.social · May 1

Nice video 👍
I always likened the Sedge Warbler song to Taz from Looney Tunes 😉

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Neil Bennett @thejollybirder.bsky.social · May 1

Nice views of birds and butterflies around the Broadford area in the last few days 😘
Wheatear, Blackcap, Sedge Warbler and Green-veined White.
#skyebirds
#highlandbirds
#birds
#butterflies

Neil Bennett @thejollybirder.bsky.social · Apr 24

More Spring migrants today around the Broadford area. Wheatear, Whimbrel and Grasshopper Warbler 🤩
#skyebirds
#highlandbirds
#birdingscotland
#birds

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Neil Bennett @thejollybirder.bsky.social · Apr 22

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Neil Bennett @thejollybirder.bsky.social · Apr 22

Did the pound go to charity Steve 😉

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Neil Bennett @thejollybirder.bsky.social · Apr 22

Found a Scandinavian Rock Pipit near Portree with Jonathan Jones today. 🤩
#skyebirds
#highlandbirds
#birdingscotland
#birds

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Neil Bennett @thejollybirder.bsky.social · Apr 21

A lovely female Black Redstart found by Jonathan Jones today at Portree. Initially in his garden but relocated to behind the dental surgery. A lifer for me 🤩🥳😘
#skyebirds
#highlandbirds
#birdingscotland
#birds

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Neil Bennett @thejollybirder.bsky.social · Apr 20

Nice wander around Portree today. Grey Heron, Willow Warbler, Twite and Golden Eagle being mobbed by a pair of Ravens over my house 😀
#skyebirds
#highlandbirds
#birdingscotland
#birds

Neil Bennett @thejollybirder.bsky.social · Apr 13

That is stunning 😍

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Neil Bennett @thejollybirder.bsky.social · Apr 13

This is why I always (almost) have my camera to hand, even when stepping out of the back door to put rubbish in the bin😉🤩
#skyebirds
#highlandbirds
#birdingscotland
#birds

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Neil Bennett @thejollybirder.bsky.social · Apr 3

The Aurora at Portree. 5 minutes ago 🤩
#auroraskye