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Mel S-W @corvidcrazychap.bsky.social · 3d

They certainly seem to be Steve & yes a bargain price pre owned is a great way to buy #birdinggear

Mel S-W @corvidcrazychap.bsky.social · 4d

A few from the VC20 #RyeMeads @rspb.bsky.social on Thursday Orange sallow Green brindled crescent Cypress carpet life ✅ for me & the reserve & Lunar underwing my first trap here without @vickybird.bsky.social she has taught me a lot #teammoth still picking Hornets out

Beautifully marked cream & orange moth on white background Orange sallow moth

An amazingly marked moth greens browns blacks on a grey background Green brindled crescent moth

An interestingly shaped moth of browns blacks & cream on a grey background Cypress carpet moth

Moth with lines & markings like a stain glass window of browns creams & brown Lunar underwing moth

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Steve Dudley @stevedudley.bsky.social · 5d

It’s Friday so that means I’ve posted an #OrkneyBirding weekly roundup over on that there Facebook place.
www.facebook.com/share/p/1Lp9...

Adult Franklin’s Gull, Westray, Orkney Isles, 3 October 2025

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Mel S-W @corvidcrazychap.bsky.social · 6d

👍 tried them a little today but really looking forward to using them properly in the field for a full day all different lights

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CleySpy @cleyspy.bsky.social · 6d

Thanks for choosing us Mel - We hope you enjoy using your awesome new Zeiss binoculars!

Mel S-W @corvidcrazychap.bsky.social · 8d

With a little help & push from @stevedudley.bsky.social 👍 I treated myself to these from @cleyspy.bsky.social & they arrived today just in time for my #WednesdayWander guided walk I lead #RyeMeads @rspbengland.bsky.social to use them in the field so to speak.. Very excited @vickybird.bsky.social

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Mel S-W @corvidcrazychap.bsky.social · 7d

Nice set Adrian

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Mel S-W @corvidcrazychap.bsky.social · 8d

With a little help & push from @stevedudley.bsky.social 👍 I treated myself to these from @cleyspy.bsky.social & they arrived today just in time for my #WednesdayWander guided walk I lead #RyeMeads @rspbengland.bsky.social to use them in the field so to speak.. Very excited @vickybird.bsky.social

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Mel S-W @corvidcrazychap.bsky.social · 9d

Andrew I was driving a bus today went onto Roundhills several times 🥴

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Swallow Birding & Wildlife @swallowbirding.bsky.social · 9d

Our joint Autumn Birding Day with @essexbirdnews.bsky.social was a great success. So many people joined our guided walks and saw some great birds inc GUILLEMOT, MARSH HARRIER, GREENSHANK, SPOTTED REDSHANK + lots of common waders. Thanks to everyone that came along or helped out! #essexbirding #birds

Mega distant shot of the Guillemot on the River Colne

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Dave Wheatley @wheatersdave.bsky.social · 9d

Unfortunately there isn’t enough interest to book a Hants moth day for next year.

However, quite a few have asked about running trap nights. In Feb we should try and get some locations and dates together to meet up. this might lead to further trap nights + a county moth day in the future #teammoth

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Essex Birdwatching Society @essexbirdnews.bsky.social · 11d

Sunday's Autumn Bird Day at EWT Fingringhoe Wick is going to be superb! Why not join us if you can - guided walks at 10:30 & 13:30, plus lots to see in the excellent visitor's centre too. For full details see www.ebws.org.uk/autumnday

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Sheffield Bird Study Group @shefbirdstudy.bsky.social · 12d

Any birders reporting autumn passage Ring Ouzels (esp in southern England) please look out for coloured leg rings on juveniles from the Peak District Eastern Moors project. 🙏
Report to [email protected]

Combo of 3 colours on left leg

@birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social
#ukbirding

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Swallow Birding & Wildlife @swallowbirding.bsky.social · 12d

Great morning seawatching at Frinton with @esbr-essex.bsky.social @stuttonsparrows.bsky.social @entwistle5.bsky.social & @eb263.bsky.social MANX SHEARWATER, 2 ARCTIC SKUA, RAZORBILL, GUILLEMOT, 5 RT DIVERS, 400+ BRENT & 3 GANNET pick of the bunch. #essexbirding #birds #birding #BirdsSeenIn2025

Matt Turner, Mark Nowers & Ed Bateman seawatching (Steve Entwhistle had gone to find a bush!!)

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Essex Birdwatching Society @essexbirdnews.bsky.social · 13d

This month's Birds of Essex is on Friday 26th September, when Steve and Matt will be joined by special guest Katrina Myers from Colchester Owl Rescue. With all the usual news, photos and sightings it's gonna be a good show! Watch live at ebws.org.uk/BoE/Sep2025
#essexbirding

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Mel S-W @corvidcrazychap.bsky.social · 14d

Thanks Steve …. I have just DM you 👍

Mel S-W @corvidcrazychap.bsky.social · 15d

Hey @stevedudley.bsky.social your advice on binoculars thinking of upgrading my 8x40 Opticron for top market model either 2nd hand or ex-demo I know you’ve been at this park & even had some for sale previously (happy for you to DM) Mel 👍

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Mel S-W @corvidcrazychap.bsky.social · 16d

Yes most I’ve ever seen

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Mel S-W @corvidcrazychap.bsky.social · 17d

Hey Suzy managed to miss last weeks #Top5Birds as I was away but here are this weeks
1) Common snipe
2) Coal tit
3) Yellow wagtail (100+) (Frampton)
4) Spotted redshank (Frampton)
5) Spoonbill (4) (Frampton)

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Casual Birder Podcast @casualbirderpod.bsky.social · 17d

What were your #Top5Birds or bird moments from the past week?

Mine, at Titchfield Haven, Hampshire:
1. Lucky spot of a flying Glossy Ibis
2. Kingfisher speeding past the hide
3. Sparrowhawk tussling with a Magpie
4. Curlew Sandpiper
5. Single Sanderling feeding with Turnstones
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Square graphic design. Pale mint green with blue/grey wavy-edged bands at top and bottom.Portrait format photo on the middle left with grey/ blue text to the right.

Text reads: #Top5Birds What were your best bird moments from the past week?

Photo shows: Glossy Ibis standing on a pebble beach. A large, long-legged bird with a long, downcurved bill. The bird is brown with green iridescent plumage on the wings, and is facing to the right of the frame.

Caption below the photo reads: Glossy Ibis

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Swallow Birding & Wildlife @swallowbirding.bsky.social · 17d

Then onto Dungeness RSPB reserve where 3 GLOSSY IBIS, 5+ WHINCHAT, HOBBY, CURLEW SAND, LITTLE STINT, 12 CATTLE EGRET, GREAT EGRETS were among the highlights. #BirdsSeenIn2025 #kentbirding #birds #birding

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Swallow Birding & Wildlife @swallowbirding.bsky.social · 17d

Cracking day leading the @essexbirdnews.bsky.social field trip to Dungeness, Kent. Good to see @dungenessowen.bsky.social Highlights by sea and shore inc ARCTIC & GT SKUAS, RT DIVERS, MANX SHEARS, GANNETS, SANDWICH TERNS, 4 BLK REDSTARTS, 3 WHEATEAR #BirdsSeenIn2025 #kentbirding #birds #birding

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Swallow Birding & Wildlife @swallowbirding.bsky.social · 18d

Wonderful day leading day trip to Titchwell RSPB reserve. Highlights inc 2 CURLEW SAND, LITTLE STINT, 15 CATTLE EGRET, 20+ SPOONBILL, CASPIAN GULL, 3 ARCTIC SKUA, RT DIVER, PF GEESE, GREAT EGRETS and lots more. #BirdsSeenIn2025 #norfolkbirding #norfolk #birds #birding

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Swallow Birding & Wildlife @swallowbirding.bsky.social · 19d

Fab day guiding at Landguard Point, Suffolk with good MEADOW PIPIT & SWALLOW migration plus bonus WRYNECK, 2 SPOTTED FLY, 2 BLACK REDSTART, WILLOW WARBLER, 10+ WHEATEAR, SISKIN, WHINCHAT, LESSER & COM WHITETHROAT + much more. #SuffolkBirding #UKBirding
@suffolkbirdgroup.bsky.social #birds #birding

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Spurn Bird Observatory @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social · 20d

🌿 Great news!
We’ve received funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund for our MigFest & Beyond project — new facilities, a bird hide, marquees, signage & Nature Hub upgrades for visitors, volunteers & wildlife at Spurn.

Find out more 👉 spurnbirdobservatory.co.uk/news/great-n...

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Essex Birdwatching Society @essexbirdnews.bsky.social · 21d

We've changed the location of this month's coach trip from Oare Marshes to RSPB Dungeness and there are still a few places left. Members and non-members are welcome, visit ebws.org.uk/events/field... for further details and to book
#essexbirding

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