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Barrhead Birder

@barrheadbirder.bsky.social

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Retired gardener interested in wildlife, plant life and photography. Motto- birds first, photos last. If you genuinely love all nature feel free to follow. Not interested in politics, racism, religion or any form of hate.

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Neil Henderson @neildhenderson.bsky.social · 22h

A kestrel in the rain for my #BirdOfTheDay.
#birds #photography #birdphotography #ukbirding #ukwildlife

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eddiephotos.bsky.social @eddiephotos.bsky.social · 19h

#WaderWednesday A Male Water Rail photographed at a private estate where I go from time to time. Beautiful Birds they are indeed.

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Eugenio García Cabellos 🪶 @egarcia7.bsky.social · 1d

Reyezuelo listado
Estreliña riscada
Common firescrest
Vuurgoudhaan
( Regulus ignicapilla )
Monte de Vilaboa . Lugo
#birds 🪶 #aves #nature #naturaleza #BirdOfTheDay #Galicia

The common firescrest is monogamous. The male sings during the breeding season, often with its crest raised, and has a display which involves pointing its bill at another bird., showing the crest and strong face pattern.

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eddiephotos.bsky.social @eddiephotos.bsky.social · 1d

A Male Dartford Warbler amongst the gorse bushes from our local heath.

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It'sJenni @nurjenniii.bsky.social · 1d

#BirdOfTheDay themes are #migration
This #fieldfare visited my garden last winter. They're not usually in my area.
#Birds #Birding #Wildlife #Nature #Photography

Eine Wacholderdrossel in meinem Garten, neben einem halb gefressenen Apfel.

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Barrhead Birder @barrheadbirder.bsky.social · 2d

Some insects having a feast on an Autumn day for #macromonday

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Barrhead Birder @barrheadbirder.bsky.social · 3d

Sticky Groundsel in flower today in Ardmillan South Ayrshire Scotland #botany #wildflowerhour

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Steve Sanderson @steve-sando1.bsky.social · 4d

Lovely to see Golden Plover back on my patch of Bodmin moor today.
#birds #birding #birdphotography #Naturephotography #Naturelovers

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Carl Bovis @carlbovisnature.bsky.social · 5d

House Sparrow and blackberries! 😀😍
Taken at the weekend at RSPB Greylake in Somerset. 🐦
#birds 🪶

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A male House Sparrow perched amongst a hanging bunch of raspberries

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Peter Christian @manxmannin.bsky.social · 5d

Juvenile Osprey on windy day! Sept 2025, St John's, Isle of Man 🇮🇲

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Barrhead Birder @barrheadbirder.bsky.social · 5d

A Jay photographed in Argyll Scotland a number of years ago #nikon #birds #ukwildlife #corvids #rspb #Argyll

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Barrhead Birder @barrheadbirder.bsky.social · 5d

Thank you Helen 😊

Barrhead Birder @barrheadbirder.bsky.social · 6d

Thank you, much appreciated Alex

Barrhead Birder @barrheadbirder.bsky.social · 6d

Any idea when the name was changed from C microphyllus. I've been coming across quite a few name changes recently in both plants and animals.

Barrhead Birder @barrheadbirder.bsky.social · 7d

Gannet at Troup Head Scotland. #birds #ukwildlife #nikon

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Barrhead Birder @barrheadbirder.bsky.social · 7d

One from the past, a Coot preening in the morning sunshine at Hoggansfield Loch Glasgow. #birds #ukwildlife #nikon #Hoggansfieldloch

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Hugh Harrop @hughharrop.bsky.social · 9d

Nice to find this lovely Little Bunting on the home patch at Hillwell, Shetland yesterday.

#BirdingScotland #UKbirding #RareBirdsUK #Birds #UKWildlife

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Chris @chrism-images.bsky.social · 10d

I had to share this Wryneck at Turf Lock from a few weeks ago.
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#wryneck #devonbirds #autumnvisitors #birdphotography #canonuk #migratorybirds #ukbirds #snakebird #theturfhotel #canonr7 #canonrf100400mmf568isusm #migratorybird
#turflock #camourflage #jynxtorquilla

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Steph Murphy @stephmurphy.bsky.social · 10d

A few fav pics from a great day at Seaton Wetlands, which included 3 Little Stint, 4 Curlew Sandpiper, 3 Ruff, 3 Wheatear and a Spotted Flycatcher. En route home we dropped into Bowling Green for the Pectoral Sandpiper. #UKBirding

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Andy Paton @andypaton.bsky.social · 11d

Red Grouse in autumn light, Perthshire

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Andy Paton @andypaton.bsky.social · 11d

Brown Hare by Crinan Ferry Road, Argyll

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Alan H @alan678.bsky.social · 12d

Good morning. It’s that time again. The #BirdOfTheDay theme is #birdsinmygarden So any bird you’ve seen in your garden. I’ve went with this Eurasian Jay who was a very rare visitor to mine. Interesting to see what comes to gardens around the world. #birds #photography #EastCoastKin

A close-up of a Eurasian jay standing on the ground among grass, its body facing forward with a slightly puffed chest. The bird’s plumage is mostly light brown with a pale throat, black facial markings, and a small patch of bright blue on its wing. The background is blurred green foliage.

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Carl Bovis @carlbovisnature.bsky.social · 14d

A gorgeous Pied Wagtail on a barbed wire fence! 😍
Taken this weekend at the Huntspill seawall in Somerset. 😊
#birds 🐦🪶

A Pied Wagtail one barbed wire fence with its back to the camera and looking over its shoulder

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Eugenio García Cabellos 🪶 @egarcia7.bsky.social · 16d

Torcecuello euroasiático
Virapescozo europeo
Eurasian wryneck
Draaihals
( Jynx torquilla )
Monte de Vilaboa . Lugo
#birds 🪶 #aves #nature #natuur #Galicia

The diet of the Eurasian wryneck ( Jynx torquilla ) consists chiefly of ants but beetles and their larvae, moths, spiders, and woodlice are also eaten-
Although much time is spent in the upper branches of trees, the bird sometimes perches on low bushes and mostly forages on the ground, moving around with short hops with its tail held in a raised position

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Helen Bennett 🌿 @helenbennett.bsky.social · 17d

Here's to the little things and the sharing of pleasures! 📷 ❤️🌿

Happy Monday everyone, wishing you all a good new week ahead 🕊️

#Photography #MacroMonday #BugSky #Invert #Insects #UKWildlife #EastCoastKin

A photograph of two bugs seemingly sharing a meal together at the top of a stem. A Red Soldier Beetle is on the left and a ladybird is on the right with a mottled green background on a sunny day in the UK.

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