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Jack Bucknall @whitleybirder.bsky.social · 7d

Interesting! Maybe worth revisiting in that case, need something to do during these endless westerlies…

Jack Bucknall @whitleybirder.bsky.social · 7d

This discussion reminds me of this individual in October 2020 on the mounds, which I felt showed a few signs of familiaris at the time, but the guidance at the time was that BBRC would only accept very striking birds that stand out a mile. I didn’t feel mine quite qualified for that!

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Jack Bucknall @whitleybirder.bsky.social · 10d

WOW! A mobile Glossy Ibis at SMI Wetland this evening — first record for the site and only the second record for North Tyneside! Sadly, it was only around a matter of moments before moving south, but has been seen several times since. Well played @lurkymclurkface.bsky.social! #NEBirding

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Jack Bucknall @whitleybirder.bsky.social · 19d

Well, I didn't expect to see one of these today - Pechora Pipit at South Shields this afternoon. A very tough bird to see, and showed mainly in flight, but it did show well on a couple of occasions... a proper mainland mega, and a lifer for me. #UKBirding #NEBirding

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Jack Bucknall @whitleybirder.bsky.social · Sep 2

Reflecting on an unforgettable trip to Peru, with the final leg of our visit being centred around the mighty Amazon River. Exotic birds, stunning scenery and a new continent well and truly ticked off! 214 lifers all told - not bad for a ‘non-birding trip’… #Peru

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Jack Bucknall @whitleybirder.bsky.social · Aug 19

Cheers mate, it’s an unreal place! We are heading to the Amazon tomorrow for a few nights before heading home, so a few more mind-blowing days to come I hope!

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Jack Bucknall @whitleybirder.bsky.social · Aug 19

A wonder of the world, and bucket list birds… it’s been a mind-blowing 48 hours around Machu Picchu!

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Jack Bucknall @whitleybirder.bsky.social · Aug 17

Day 8 in Peru, and we are at the stunning Hotel Pakaritampu in Ollantaytambo, and the famous Hummingbird garden didn’t let me down! Two endemics in Bearded Mountaineer and Giant Hummingbird, plus White-bellied Hummingbird and Black-tailed Trainbearer. Machu Picchu next… #Peru

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Jack Bucknall @whitleybirder.bsky.social · Aug 15

Yesterday, we visited Chonta Canyon to see the mighty Andean Condors, which gave absolutely stunning views from the viewpoint. Incredibly impressive birds up close - more bucket list stuff! #Peru

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Jack Bucknall @whitleybirder.bsky.social · Aug 12

Peru trip off to a brilliant start, with two days in Lima exploring the city and checking out the wildlife. The standout highlight was visiting the Inca Tern colony on Lima pier, incredible birds and real bucket list stuff! 25 lifers so far, plenty quality on offer. Cusco next… #Peru #Seabirds

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Jack Bucknall @whitleybirder.bsky.social · Aug 10

The adventure is underway - the next two weeks will be spent touring Southern Peru! Whilst my wife informs me it’s officially a ‘non-birding holiday’ (whatever one of those is!) I’m sure there’ll be plenty to look at…

Jack Bucknall @whitleybirder.bsky.social · Aug 6

A couple of hours from sunrise at St. Mary’s was very productive this morning, with a Marsh Harrier in-off the sea and west at 06:45, closely followed by a female Merlin that darted through the waders and continued south. Two local yearticks in as many minutes - autumn is here! #NEBirding #UKBirding

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Jack Bucknall @whitleybirder.bsky.social · Jul 23

Top afternoon on the North Tyneside coast, starting with my first Roseate Terns of the year at Tynemouth on the rising tide, followed by a Little Tern feeding between the piers (never an easy species to connect with locally) and ended with the cracking adult Curlew Sand at SMI. #NEBirding #UKBirding

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Jack Bucknall @whitleybirder.bsky.social · Jul 14

Best of luck mate, I gather it was still there at dusk so fingers crossed!

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Jack Bucknall @whitleybirder.bsky.social · Jul 14

A county tick, giving mega views, in the middle of Whitley Bay - what's not to like!! Sensational display from the Black-crowned Night Heron in Marden Quarry this evening. #NEBirding #UKBirding

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Jack Bucknall @whitleybirder.bsky.social · Jul 11

After a number of fruitless searches so far this summer, I was delighted to finally find a singing Quail locally last night! #NEBirding #UKBirding

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Jack Bucknall @whitleybirder.bsky.social · Jul 9

Some Turkey pics from a few weeks back - the first couple of days were spent in the Aladaglar Mountains with some very special species. Shown here are Radde's Accentor, Red-fronted Serin, White-winged Snowfinch and Horned (Shore) Lark.

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Jack Bucknall @whitleybirder.bsky.social · Jul 5

A juv Cuckoo near the wetland at SMI this evening, and four Med Gulls off the prom were both very welcome reminders that autumn is now just around the corner... #NEBirding #UKBirding

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Jack Bucknall @whitleybirder.bsky.social · Jul 2

Ha, I must admit I was relieved I wasn’t on that pelagic the following morning after a session in The Mermaid 😂

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Jack Bucknall @whitleybirder.bsky.social · Jul 2

That infamous evening on Scilly will live long in the memory!!

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Jack Bucknall @whitleybirder.bsky.social · Jul 2

Good stuff mate, keep it going!

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Jack Bucknall @whitleybirder.bsky.social · Jul 2

Random bird of the day… just had an Avocet at Killingworth Lake! Only present for 5 minutes, circled the lake calling constantly, and repeatedly tried to land before flying off high north at 18:05. A site first? #NEBirding #UKBirding

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Jack Bucknall @whitleybirder.bsky.social · Jun 18

Radde’s Accentor from Demirkazik Tepe, one of our big targets in Turkey. We saw a minimum of seven birds around the viewpoint including recently fledged youngsters, and three singing males, often totally unfazed by our presence!

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Jack Bucknall @whitleybirder.bsky.social · Jun 16

They don’t return until pretty late on in the season (early-mid May), so it may have been that you were there too early depending when you went?

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Jack Bucknall @whitleybirder.bsky.social · Jun 16

One of the most memorable new birds of our trip to Turkey was Black-headed Bunting, and this exceptional male singing right beside the road was our first!

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