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Chris Williams @hilbre.bsky.social · 21h

Buff-bellied (American) Pipit & Lapland Bunting were nice on St Agnes recently #ukbirding

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Chris Williams @hilbre.bsky.social · 4d

So nice to see a Turtle Dove on St Agnes today, the only place I’ve caught up with them in recent years #ukbirding

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Chris Williams @hilbre.bsky.social · 6d

A lovely Hoopoe, St Agnes, Isles of Scilly

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Chris Williams @hilbre.bsky.social · 6d

Made up to see my third phalarope species (Wilson’s) of the Autumn followed by a cracking Richard’s Pipit

Wilson’s phalarope, St Mary’s Isles of Scilly

Richard’s Pipit, St Agnes, Isles of Scilly

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Chris Williams @hilbre.bsky.social · 16d

A cracking Grey Phalarope on the East Hoyle bank Hoylake tonight was ace to see following the Red-necked at Spurn last week, a great find by Tim Kinch! #ukbirding

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Chris Williams @hilbre.bsky.social · 23d

A lovely Red-necked Phalarope @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social #migfest last weekend, a great event and nice to see lots of young people engaging with conversation.

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Chris Williams @hilbre.bsky.social · 26d

Set up ready for this years #migfest @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social representing @birdobscouncil.bsky.social always a great weekend and a nice way to engage with people about birds and conservation.

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Bird Observatories Council GB&I @birdobscouncil.bsky.social · Jul 13

Last afternoon @globalbirdfair.bsky.social.

Please come along to the Swallow marquee and say hello to the gang and learn about our Observatory Network.

Thanks to Limosa/WildWings for the sponsorship for the stand this year.

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Bird Observatories Council GB&I @birdobscouncil.bsky.social · Jul 12

John Horton giving a talk on the Bird Observatories of Uk & Eire to a packed house @globalbirdfair.bsky.social

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hilbrebirdobs.bsky.social @hilbrebirdobs.bsky.social · Jul 11

Call in at the Bird Observatories Council stand (www.birdobscouncil.org.uk) and hear about the great work of bird observatories around Britain and Ireland and what the BOC is all about @globalbirdfair.bsky.social

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Spurn Bird Observatory @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social · Jul 11

GLOBAL BIRDFAIR 2025 IS OPEN!

And we're here all weekend. Drop in and see us in the Nightingale marquee, on stand 45. We have LOADS of information, games, quizzes, merchandise. Even sign up as a volunteer!

Robbie, Harry & Sarah are on the stand now.

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Bird Observatories Council GB&I @birdobscouncil.bsky.social · Jul 11

If you at Global Bird Fair this weekend, call into the swallow marquee and say hello to the guys on the stand.

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Chris Williams @hilbre.bsky.social · Jul 6

Small Elephant hawk, Southern Wainscot & July Highflyer were nice despite the recent weather #teammoth

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Spurn Bird Observatory @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social · Jun 15

🔥 Tickets selling fast for MigFest 2025!

Walks, talks, workshops & the magic of migration at Spurn.

📅 12–14 Sept | 🎟️ bit.ly/3T5Q9Ks

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kop·ol·o·gy @kopology.bsky.social · Jun 14

I've just impulsively written my first article in probably half a decade, so it would be nice if you would read it.

It's about how Florian Wirtz will be used by Slot, if that helps interest you. I think its alright.

medium.com/@Kopology/wh...

Why Wirtz Will Be Central To Liverpool 3.0

In an era where Premier League clubs splurge on talent with abandon, transition has become the dominant state for most teams.

medium.com

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Chris Williams @hilbre.bsky.social · Jun 15

#SuperSeabirdSunday

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Chris Williams @hilbre.bsky.social · May 27

Happy birthday Gerry have a boss one!!

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Chris Williams @hilbre.bsky.social · May 20

The Elephants are back! Always great to get Elephant hawk moth in the garden also Gold spot as well as the first Dark Sword-grass #teammoth

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Chris Williams @hilbre.bsky.social · May 18

A few decent catches this week, last nights highlights Eyed Hawk moth, Puss moth & Iron Prominent #teammoth

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Chris Williams @hilbre.bsky.social · May 12

Not much birding time on a recent working visit to Scillies but did manage to see cracking Red-rumped Swallow on St Agnes and Citrine Wagtail on Bryher #ukbirding

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Chris Williams @hilbre.bsky.social · Apr 30

A few from last night #teammoth

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Chris Williams @hilbre.bsky.social · Apr 21

Whimbrel moving through and a stunning Tree Pipit down @hilbrebirdobs.bsky.social a Kestrel on the way home an increasingly uncommon sight. #ukbirding

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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · Apr 20

Full monthly state pension for post-2016 UK retiree is £997.75. Only 27% receive it.

Elsewhere:
Luxembourg £5,426
Norway £1,839
Switzerland £1,657
Denmark £1,486
Sweden £1,373
Belgium £1,338
Netherlands £1,322
France £1,254
Spain £1,238

UK GDP spend on pension is less than OECD average.

Pension Breakeven Index: How the UK State Pension Compares to Europe

We've compared the UK's pension system to the rest of Europe’s countries to see which one offers the most to retirees. Check it out here.

www.almondfinancial.co.uk

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Annie Leymarie @annieleymarie.bsky.social · Apr 16

"(...) Weak 'likely' benefits outweigh harm, ignore scientific evidence, bypass existing safeguards and fail to guarantee delivery of biodiversity gains.
Housing is urgent, but it doesn’t need to happen at nature’s expense. Nature isn’t a 'nice to have', it’s all we have."

The Guardian @theguardian.com · Apr 15

Threats to nature in Labour’s planning bill | Letter

Letter: The government’s proposals lack the safeguards necessary to preserve key ecosystems, including chalk streams and woodlands, warns Prof EJ Milner-Gulland

www.theguardian.com

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BTO | British Trust for Ornithology @btobirds.bsky.social · Apr 15

Do you have any birding equipment that is in need of a new home? Donate it to BTO and we'll help to redistribute it to a young person, school or university across the UK. ➡️ www.bto.org.uk/equip... #BirdingGear

The Equipment Donation Scheme is kindly supported by @opticron.bsky.social

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