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Phil Woollen @philwoollen.bsky.social · 1d

And relax! 4th time lucky for me. Finally saw my 1st Siberian Thrush that did the decent thing & stuck around at Asta until we could get off Fair Isle. A long awaited lifer for me #ukbirding

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Andy Stockhausen @andy-1963.bsky.social · 20h

Great shots, Phil. Sorry I missed you. Came off on Monday. Have a good trip.

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Andy Stockhausen @andy-1963.bsky.social · 3d

Well done mate. Your find has given a lot of pleasure to a lot of people.

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Andy Stockhausen @andy-1963.bsky.social · 4d

Phew! The eclipse drake Blue-winged Teal finally gave itself up after a marathon 5-hour search at Loch of Spiggie. Tough to see in reed and grass in the south west corner viewed from entrance to Spiggie House on road c400m beyond RSPB hide #ukbirding #birdingScotland

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Andy Stockhausen @andy-1963.bsky.social · 4d

I was trying to re-find a Lapland Bunting at Esha Ness lighthouse on Friday when a Rustic Bunting was discovered just 10 minutes away. A rapid drive culminated in brief but conclusive views of a female-type bird perched up in willows. My first Rustic for several years #ukbirding #birdingScotland

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Andy Stockhausen @andy-1963.bsky.social · 5d

A smaller crowd today and better views of the first-winter male Siberian Thrush, which sat up to feed on elder berries in full view for around one minute when the sun came out and the wind dropped briefly. Had great views of the undertail coverts. Happy chappy! #ukbirding #rarebirds #birdingScotland

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Andy Stockhausen @andy-1963.bsky.social · 5d

I was standing near Daniel Gebauer when the Siberian Thrush broke cover and gave startled birders a rapid flyby at Asta yesterday. Beaming from ear to ear, he then showed several of us this stunning image he captured. Absolutely insane! Well done Daniel #ukbirding #birdingScotland

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Andy Stockhausen @andy-1963.bsky.social · 5d

Hi Paul. Scalloway is a really good area. Watched it in previous years, without managing anything as good as Si Nicholls' discovery yesterday. As for this year, I'm loving it. Have to make most of each rarity, as it will be back to trying to find my own birds on patch next year!

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Andy Stockhausen @andy-1963.bsky.social · 6d

The joys of semi-retirement Justin.

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Andy Stockhausen @andy-1963.bsky.social · 6d

Bird of the year as far as I'm concerned! Was in the right place at the right time to connect with this 1st winter male Siberian Thrush at Scalloway. My 340th species of the year in the UK, it showed better than this image suggests #BirdingScotland #ukbirding

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Peter Stronach @macstronach.bsky.social · 8d

A day off isle today seeing the incredibly showy Radde’s Warbler at Valyie on Unst and the Short-toed Lark at a random spot on Yell! #birdingscotland #shetland

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BirdGuides @birdguides.bsky.social · 7d

Rarity finders: Isabelline Wheatear in Co Durham

Finding a rare bird is thrilling, but doing so due to it landing on your arm is an entirely different level of exhilaration, as Andy Close experienced in a remarkable occurrence at Seaburn:

Rarity finders: Isabelline Wheatear in Co Durham

Finding a rare bird is thrilling, but doing so due to it landing on your arm is an entirely different level of exhilaration, as Andy Close experienced in a remarkable occurrence at Seaburn, Co Durham, in September 2025.

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Andy Stockhausen @andy-1963.bsky.social · 8d

First day on Shetland and a successful trip to Yell, where cracking views of this Short-toed Lark were enjoyed. A confiding bird, it showed really well once the tour groups had departed. #ukbirding

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Andy Stockhausen @andy-1963.bsky.social · 10d

Cheers Martyn. Seems to be hotting up a bit today!

Andy Stockhausen @andy-1963.bsky.social · 10d

Fabulous encounter with the Grimston Siberian Stonechat - in rain this morning and, again, in sunshine this afternoon. If I lived in East Yorkshire, I'd make this area of the coast my regular patch! Onwards to Aberdeen ferry port next #ukbirding

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Paul French @nomadbirder.bsky.social · 11d

Spectacled Eider accepted to Cat A by the CDNA.
www.dutchavifauna.nl/news/2048/br...
#ornithology

Brileider aanvaard als nieuwe soort voor Nederland - Dutch Avifauna

www.dutchavifauna.nl

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Andy Stockhausen @andy-1963.bsky.social · 11d

Cracking bird isn't it Matt!

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Andy Stockhausen @andy-1963.bsky.social · 12d

Enjoyed an amazing encounter with this showy Isabelline Wheatear at Seaburn yesterday. Was good to spend time with my old Scilly associate @sibechat.bsky.social, who captured these superb images. A master bird photographer at work in the field! #ukbirding

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Andy Stockhausen @andy-1963.bsky.social · 12d

A helter skelter kind of a day in the North and North East concluded with great scope views of this beautiful Brown Shrike at the Hunmanby Gap. Glorious scenery and friendly locals added to the feelgood factor #ukbirding

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Andy Stockhausen @andy-1963.bsky.social · 13d

Great find Andy. Thanks for getting the news out.

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Andy Stockhausen @andy-1963.bsky.social · 13d

Great bird, great pics Tom. Good to see you today!

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Andy Stockhausen @andy-1963.bsky.social · 13d

Too many for my liking, but couldn't resist the lured of the Issy. Loved spending time on the beach at Seaham!

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Andy Stockhausen @andy-1963.bsky.social · 13d

Adult male Brown Shrike still present at dusk from pumping station at Hunmanby Gap and appeared to go to roost. Generally elusive, but can show well on occasions #ukbirding

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Andy Stockhausen @andy-1963.bsky.social · 13d

Isabelline Wheatear still showing well in the dunes at Whitburn sea front in tropical temperatures mid-afternoon! #ukbirding

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