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Henry Cook

@hcbirding.bsky.social

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Birder, naturalist, conservationist, hodophile. Views mine. https://www.flickr.com/photos/8327273@N08/albums/ 🌍 Suffolk, UK

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Henry Cook @hcbirding.bsky.social · 4h

Haha, true, but I missed the Ophioglossum lusitanicum too. That's been there for many years but I can never find it!

Henry Cook @hcbirding.bsky.social · 4h

Another no-show from the American Mourning Dove on St Agnes so we paid homage to the long-staying Spotted Sandpiper before leaving #RareBirdsUK #UKBirding #IoSBirding #IslesofScillyBirding @sophieshrike.bsky.social

Spotted Sandpiper on a bed of seaweed

Henry Cook @hcbirding.bsky.social · 17h

No sign of the American Mourning Dove yesterday on St Agnes so we'll try again today. A Hoopoe was nice compensation though! @sophieshrike.bsky.social #IoSBirding #IslesofScillyBirding #UKBirding #RareBirdsUK

A Hoopoe, a tan bird with black and white stripes on the wings and a crest, stands on boulders

Henry Cook @hcbirding.bsky.social · 18h

Appalled to hear this government describe our beleaguered nature in this way. Nature is a necessity, not a nuisance.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Rachel Reeves clears planning blockage amid ‘good relationship’ with developer

Exclusive: Chancellor says 20,000 homes were being held up due to ‘some snails that are a protected species or something’

www.theguardian.com

Henry Cook @hcbirding.bsky.social · 2d

Thanks Rachel 👍

Henry Cook @hcbirding.bsky.social · 2d

The Red-necked Phalarope at St Gothian Sands NR capped off a good day around Cornwall before heading over to the Scillies #CornwallBirding #UKBirding @sophieshrike.bsky.social

Red-necked Phalarope, a small seabird with a fine bill, black cap and eye smudge

Henry Cook @hcbirding.bsky.social · 2d

Nice mix Cliff. We'll be on from tomorrow. Must be some more American passerines to be found!

Henry Cook @hcbirding.bsky.social · 2d

Great find! Always dreamed of finding one there.

Henry Cook @hcbirding.bsky.social · 2d

An unexpectedly sunny walk down the legendary Nanquidno Valley, Cornwall, produced half a dozen Firecrests and a passage of Buzzards, but not the hoped for yank! @sophieshrike.bsky.social #UKBirding

Nanquidno Valley - with a blue sky, ivy-clad walls and a pine tree or two

Henry Cook @hcbirding.bsky.social · 2d

Early morning seawatch off Pendeen, Cornwall. Winds calmer following the storm but still tens of thousands of birds passing, mostly Razorbills #UKBirding @sophieshrike.bsky.social

Coastline looking north from Pendeen, Cornwall

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Jared Wilson @wilsonjaredm.bsky.social · 3d

Blimey, a proper seawatch off Estaca de Bares yesterday with 2 Black-capped Petrel, 2 Zino’s Petrel and a bunch of other good stuff #seawatching

ebird.org/checklist/S2...

eBird Checklist - 4 Oct 2025 - Estaca de Bares--Observatorio de aves y entorno - 33 species (+3 other taxa)

Submitted by Ricardo Hevia.

Henry Cook @hcbirding.bsky.social · 5d

Glad you saw it!

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Birdingprof @birdingprof.bsky.social · 5d

When the team at Lakenheath go ‘Wow! What’s that?’ You know it’s going to be good.

Despite having about 6 different names, which confused the situation a bit, it got worked out to be a NFM Scarce Bordered Straw. I think it might have been new for all concerned.

#teammoth

Scarce Bordered Straw.

Scarce Bordered Straw.

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BirdLife International @birdlifeglobal.bsky.social · 6d

Celebrating the life of a conservation legend. 🕊️

Today, we reflect on the extraordinary life of Dame Jane Goodall (1934 - 2025). Jane was a world-renowned expert on chimpanzees and a passionate advocate for community-led conservation action. 🌿

Read more here: www.birdlife.org/news/2025/10...

In tribute to Dame Jane Goodall, a conservation legend

Today, we pay tribute to conservation hero Dame Jane Goodall (1934-2025).

www.birdlife.org

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BTO | British Trust for Ornithology @btobirds.bsky.social · 6d

Exciting news! We’re planning the upcoming Bird Atlas 2027-31, and have met with @birdwatchireland.bsky.social @scottishbirding.bsky.social and @birdsinwales.bsky.social to discuss how we can work together on what we hope will be the most productive Atlas yet. #Ornithology #UKBirding

A group photo of the BTO and BirdWatch Ireland team together on the top of a cliff with green vegetation in the foreground and blue sea in the background.

A group photo of the BTO and SOC team together sitting on a bench and standing in front of a wood timber building.

A group photo of the BTO and WOS team together standing in front of a building with a small tree behind them.

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Sarah Lambert @sarahlambert7.bsky.social · 7d

The Fenland Flora - Survival against the odds webinar

17 November 1-2pm

Join renowned botanist Owen Mountford, co-author of the soon to be published Fenland Flora, to find out about the fascinating history and present status of wild plants in Fenland.

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-fenlan...

The Fenland Flora: Survival against the odds

Expert field botanist Owen Mountford will provide an overview of the Fenland Flora project, surveying the entire Fenland since about 2005

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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Natalie Bennett @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social · 8d

In one of the most nature-depleted corners of this battered planet, with #biodiversity in freefall

Raptor Persecution UK @raptorpersuk.bsky.social · 9d

Gosh, what a mystery. Whatever could have happened to them?

No bodies, no tags, no prosecutions, no accountability, no deterrent. This will continue.

#RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime

raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/09/29/t...

Two Golden Eagles ‘disappear’ in south Scotland – Police appeal for information

Press release from Police Scotland, 29 September 2025: APPEAL FOR MISSING GOLDEN EAGLE Detectives are appealing for information after a satellite-tagged golden eagle disappeared in the hills to the…

raptorpersecutionuk.org

Henry Cook @hcbirding.bsky.social · 8d

A chilly morning at #RSPBLakenheathFen with lots of birds fresh in. 2 Pintail, Ringed Plover, 2 Mistle Thrush, Meadow Pipits, Siskins and Reed Buntings on the move. @rspbengland.bsky.social @suffolkbirdgroup.bsky.social #UKBirding #SuffolkBirding

Fenland scene at RSPB Lakenheath Fen with open marsh, washland and Poplar plantations

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British Arachnological Society @britishspiders.bsky.social · 9d

The Wasp Spider's steady progress north and west continues, with much consolidation of its occupancy of the south east as well:

The hectad distribution map for Argiope bruennichi in Britain in 2025

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BTO | British Trust for Ornithology @btobirds.bsky.social · 9d

1/ New study! #Seabirds are among the most threatened groups of birds globally, and a new study looked at how emerging technologies can be optimally harnessed in seabird monitoring. ➡️ www.bto.org/new-tech-seabird-monitoring #Ornithology

Guillemots together on the top of a rock face. Wording above reads: New Study. Opportunities and challenges for new technologies in seabird population monitoring. www.bto.org/new-tech-seabird-monitoring

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Joe Stockwell @joestockwell.bsky.social · 9d

Yellow-browed Bunting trapped, ringed and released at the Swannery. It's flown to the hedge which runs alongside the Swannery grounds and the bird may be viewable from the permissive path heading west from Grove Lane.

Henry Cook @hcbirding.bsky.social · 9d

It's Giant Puffball season at #RPBLakenheathFen. Some are bigger than footballs! #FungiFriends #Fungi

A troop of Giant Puffballs, large spherical white, cream and brown fungi. They turn darker with age.

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Graham Appleton @wadertales.bsky.social · 10d

🎂 WaderTales is 🔟 today 🎂
150 blogs
wadertales.wordpress.com/about/
310,000 reads
Thank you to all of the scientists, bird ringers and colour-ring readers who have contributed to the science described in the tales!
Thread with highlights:
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#ornithology

Henry Cook @hcbirding.bsky.social · 10d

Great photo!

Henry Cook @hcbirding.bsky.social · 16d

Incredible photo!