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dawson61.bsky.social
Mountain Birder
@dawson61.bsky.social
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Retired paint sprayer, I’m a Birder, woodworker and loyal QPR fan.
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Mountain Birder @dawson61.bsky.social · 3d
Great stuff buddy 👍🏻
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🇬🇧 john_l_uk 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇪🇺 @john-l-uk.bsky.social · 4d
Goldcliff Birding #236 - Stint, Curlew Sandpiper, Ruff.
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I have to admit that although would have loved to have had good views of a Wryneck passing through Goldcliff I was more focused on recording the fabulous set of waders on display. A very poor clip of the Wryneck at the end!
Goldcliff Birding #236 - Stint, Curlew Sandpiper, Ruff 4K
YouTube video by john l uk
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RSPB Cymru @rspbcymru.bsky.social · 6d
Here's our response 👇
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dawson61.bsky.social
Mountain Birder @dawson61.bsky.social · 6d
Kingfisher at Chew Valley lake #avonbirds
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Mountain Birder @dawson61.bsky.social · 6d
Hope you get it buddy 👍🏻
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Mountain Birder @dawson61.bsky.social · 7d
Thanks.
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Mountain Birder @dawson61.bsky.social · 7d
Thanks John
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Mountain Birder @dawson61.bsky.social · 7d
Lovely John always nice to get a lifer 👍🏻
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🇬🇧 john_l_uk 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇪🇺 @john-l-uk.bsky.social · 8d
A Little Gull I spotted in RSPB Lodmoor, a lifer for me.
Lodmoor Little Gull September '25 4K
YouTube video by john l uk
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BirdGuides @birdguides.bsky.social · 8d
Wild bird populations across the UK are continuing to decline, with farmland species in freefall, according to new figures from DEFRA:
UK bird populations continue to decline as farmland species plummet
UK wild bird populations have fallen by 4% since 2019, with farmland specialists such as European Turtle Dove, Northern Lapwing and Yellowhammer in steep decline, new DEFRA figures show. Farmland birds have dropped by 62% since the 1970s, driven by intensive agriculture, habitat loss and pesticide use. Seabirds hit by avian flu also continue to decline. Woodland species show signs of stabilisation, but conservationists warn urgent action is needed to meet 2030 nature recovery targets.
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Mountain Birder @dawson61.bsky.social · 8d
A Wryneck at Goldcliff South Wales. #gwentbirds
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The Wildlife Oculus @thewildlifeoculus.bsky.social · 10d
Goldcliff Lagoons AM visit. Wryneck showing in bushes/trees in the field behind Snipe Platform.Cloudy sunrise. Wader flock - Little Stints, Dunlins and Curlew Sandpipers. #birdingwales #gwentbirders
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Gwent Ornithological Society @gos-birds.bsky.social · 9d
A reminder that we will be holding an indoor meeting this coming Saturday. All are welcome. #gwentbirding #birdingwales
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Mountain Birder @dawson61.bsky.social · 11d
Excellent mate.
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The Wildlife Oculus @thewildlifeoculus.bsky.social · 11d
I have written a blog post about the Wryneck at Goldcliff Lagoons. www.thewildlifeoculus.com/2025/09/my-j... #birdingwales #gwentbirds
My jynx is finally over
A photography blog focused on Gwent wildlife and in particularly birds.
www.thewildlifeoculus.com
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The Wildlife Oculus @thewildlifeoculus.bsky.social · 12d
A short video of the Wryneck at Goldcliff Lagoons today. youtu.be/o9c1xfrryl0?... #birdingwales #gwentbirders
Wryneck
YouTube video by Blair Jones
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Mountain Birder @dawson61.bsky.social · 12d
Excellent
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Mountain Birder @dawson61.bsky.social · 15d
Kestrel today #gwentbirds
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Mountain Birder @dawson61.bsky.social · 16d
Brilliant buddy 👍🏻
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🇬🇧 john_l_uk 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇪🇺 @john-l-uk.bsky.social · 16d
Fantastic Phalaropes! Grey and Red Necked Phalaropes in Lisvane Reservoir, Cardiff 4K
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Fantastic Phalaropes! Grey and Red Necked Phalaropes in Lisvane Reservoir, Cardiff 4K
YouTube video by john l uk
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🇬🇧 john_l_uk 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇪🇺 @john-l-uk.bsky.social · 19d
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For those wondering what Goldcliff looks like after the fire or planning a visit.
Goldcliff Birding #234 after the Fire 4K
YouTube video by john l uk
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Mountain Birder @dawson61.bsky.social · 20d
My latest blog about the Phalaropes at Lisvane and Llanishen reservoirs #welshbirds
http://
mountainbirder.blogspot.com/2025/09/two-phals-for-two-pals.html
TWO PHALS FOR TWO PALS
Two rare waders turned up recently at Lisvane and Llanishen Reservoirs near Cardiff, they were two Phalarope species the Red Necked Phalar...
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Mountain Birder @dawson61.bsky.social · 21d
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The Wildlife Oculus @thewildlifeoculus.bsky.social · 21d
The number of Phalaropes turning up on inland waters to shelter from the storms has been incredible. Here is my latest blog. www.thewildlifeoculus.com/2025/09/a-tr... #birdingwales
A trio of phalaropes
A photography blog focused on Gwent wildlife and in particularly birds.
www.thewildlifeoculus.com
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Mountain Birder @dawson61.bsky.social · 21d
Red necked and Grey phalarope today also a Common Sandpiper at Lisvane and Llanishen reservoir. #welshbirds
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