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beachyheadbirder.bsky.social @beachyheadbirder.bsky.social · 13d

It’s the enablers (the electorate) that really have me wondering.

beachyheadbirder.bsky.social @beachyheadbirder.bsky.social · 14d

Can u believe that road has a 60mph speed limit? Which isn’t enforced by the police, who if called to report the frequent drag racing up there, never arrive in a timely manner but 4/5 squad cars attend immediately to a potential suicide report.

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beachyheadbirder.bsky.social @beachyheadbirder.bsky.social · 23d

Beachy Head: Pleased to find this Melodious Warbler y'day, unfortunately in a private area with no public access. A decent day all around with good numbers of common migrants.

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beachyheadbirder.bsky.social @beachyheadbirder.bsky.social · 26d

Madri man

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Jamie Partridge @jamiepartridge.bsky.social · 29d

A last minute weekend in Tarifa,Sunday saw thousands of Raptors and took an unexpected turn when @beachyheadbirder.bsky.social and I found a Blue-cheeked bee eater.Initially heard calling,then some disbelief but picked up on wires.Thanks @ingloriousbustards.bsky.social ‘s group lending us a scope!

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beachyheadbirder.bsky.social @beachyheadbirder.bsky.social · Sep 2

Beachy Head: Pretty poor over the last few days but Wryneck (RL) and total of 4 Honey Buzzard (3 pictured) on 31st was decent enough #sussexbirding

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beachyheadbirder.bsky.social @beachyheadbirder.bsky.social · Aug 26

A fraction of the birds at large in the SE in modern times Andy

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beachyheadbirder.bsky.social @beachyheadbirder.bsky.social · Aug 21

most ridiculous name

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beachyheadbirder.bsky.social @beachyheadbirder.bsky.social · Aug 21

Beachy Head: A week of NE winds has made it lean pickings, slight improvement this morning, Marsh Harrier, two Hobby, Cetti's Warbler, single Crossbill, slight increase in Willow Warbler.

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beachyheadbirder.bsky.social @beachyheadbirder.bsky.social · Aug 21

Not sure… before my time here.

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beachyheadbirder.bsky.social @beachyheadbirder.bsky.social · Aug 20

I think last here was 2011! I believe, in the dim distant past, they were more regular here than Melodious, which by modern standards is unbelievable.

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beachyheadbirder.bsky.social @beachyheadbirder.bsky.social · Aug 20

Lovely, is it me or does Bluesky low res images a tad?

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beachyheadbirder.bsky.social @beachyheadbirder.bsky.social · Aug 12

Why? There’s no concrete evidence they ever bred here.

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beachyheadbirder.bsky.social @beachyheadbirder.bsky.social · Aug 12

The Stork thing really is a massive and seemingly irreversible blunder. An account of one polishing off a brood of Lapwing chicks here in Sussex is a sad but perfect embodiment of all that is wrong with it.

beachyheadbirder.bsky.social @beachyheadbirder.bsky.social · Aug 6

Beachy Head: First 2 Wheatear of the autumn for me and a HUGE local rarity, a juvenile Tree Sparrow which disappeared high to the west, 40+ Willow Warbler plus the usuals. Whilst RE. ringed a Pied Flycatcher in the hollow - the autumns first. #sussexbirding

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beachyheadbirder.bsky.social @beachyheadbirder.bsky.social · Aug 1

I guess it’s personal experience, although I frequently see images of Swaro’s looking like they’ve lost rubber armour etc. I’ve sent a Leica scope back once via the shop in Mayfair and was very happy with service. As for the 4 pairs of bins, they never faltered.

beachyheadbirder.bsky.social @beachyheadbirder.bsky.social · Jul 31

Why don’t they make their optics out of the same stuff Leica do? Personal experience of multiple pairs that have never let me down.

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beachyheadbirder.bsky.social @beachyheadbirder.bsky.social · Jul 29

neat bug

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beachyheadbirder.bsky.social @beachyheadbirder.bsky.social · Jul 29

Beachy Head: An enjoyable morning with a lovely Wood Warbler discovered in Belle Tout wood, an early Tree Pipit over and juv Cockoo. #sussexbirding

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beachyheadbirder.bsky.social @beachyheadbirder.bsky.social · Jul 26

Beachy Head: Reed & Grasshopper Warblers in Shooters this morning as more faces of autumn continue to appear. #ukbirding

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beachyheadbirder.bsky.social @beachyheadbirder.bsky.social · Jul 21

Beachy Head: Overnight rain seemed to drop in a few migrants, 5 Reed Warbler, 4 Willow Warbler, 3 Sedge Warbler, 4+ Nightingale, up-tick of Lesser Whitethroat 10+, Sand Martin thro. #sussexbirding #ukbirding

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beachyheadbirder.bsky.social @beachyheadbirder.bsky.social · Jul 17

Your are correct sir!

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beachyheadbirder.bsky.social @beachyheadbirder.bsky.social · Jul 16

Beachy Head: Never know what to call this transitional period… more “autumn” faces showing up, first Reed Warbler and a Yellow Wagtail over this morning.

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beachyheadbirder.bsky.social @beachyheadbirder.bsky.social · Jul 15

Final chance to submit photos for inclusion in the 2024 Sussex bird report. Pls follow instrcutions below. Many thanks!

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beachyheadbirder.bsky.social @beachyheadbirder.bsky.social · Jul 5

Eastbourne Beach: At least 2 different juvenile Yellow legged Gull at the fresh fish shop and a HUGE 2cy bird.

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