Julian Thomas
@julianthomas19.bsky.social
Birder in Somerset. Tern freak.
Down the hill in the owner's garden, I'm guessing. It's where we saw our Snowcaps. Fabulous place, lovely owner, great guides. #RanchoNaturalista
February 18, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Down the hill in the owner's garden, I'm guessing. It's where we saw our Snowcaps. Fabulous place, lovely owner, great guides. #RanchoNaturalista
Less than 3 hours to kickoff, so, in time-honoured tradition, here indeed is a #SuperbOwl.
February 9, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Less than 3 hours to kickoff, so, in time-honoured tradition, here indeed is a #SuperbOwl.
My bird of 2024? I would say no contest, but there were many other amazing birds in July in Papua New Guinea. This one was an unanimous bird of the trip, though: Flame Bowerbird! (Pic by David Spencer.)
December 31, 2024 at 11:23 PM
My bird of 2024? I would say no contest, but there were many other amazing birds in July in Papua New Guinea. This one was an unanimous bird of the trip, though: Flame Bowerbird! (Pic by David Spencer.)
It was 30 years ago today... The wintering Blackpoll Warbler at Bewl Water in Sussex, a lifer for me. (Pic from print, photographer unknown). Loved the feet!
December 15, 2024 at 3:14 PM
It was 30 years ago today... The wintering Blackpoll Warbler at Bewl Water in Sussex, a lifer for me. (Pic from print, photographer unknown). Loved the feet!
Moth tick! Levant Blackneck this pm (too lively to take out of the pot), plus several v pretty little Aproaerama polychromella and African bug Napis capsiformis. All courtesy of @paulupwey.bsky.social - many thanks, Paul.
November 30, 2024 at 7:12 PM
Moth tick! Levant Blackneck this pm (too lively to take out of the pot), plus several v pretty little Aproaerama polychromella and African bug Napis capsiformis. All courtesy of @paulupwey.bsky.social - many thanks, Paul.
30 years ago today! Bumped into @devonbirder.bsky.social at Minehead on 27 Nov 1994, who asked 'Do you need Grey-tailed Tattler?' Not half! (Everyone did.) Then up to Burghead on 30th with Paul Chapman, James McGill, and Alastair Stevenson. Blocker now. Photo by Alan Tate, I think?
November 30, 2024 at 12:28 AM
30 years ago today! Bumped into @devonbirder.bsky.social at Minehead on 27 Nov 1994, who asked 'Do you need Grey-tailed Tattler?' Not half! (Everyone did.) Then up to Burghead on 30th with Paul Chapman, James McGill, and Alastair Stevenson. Blocker now. Photo by Alan Tate, I think?
A year ago today Paul C, Paul G and I arrived in Tasmania. About half of the Tassie endemics seen on our first day there, including plenty of the flightless Tasmanian Native-hen.
November 27, 2024 at 4:21 PM
A year ago today Paul C, Paul G and I arrived in Tasmania. About half of the Tassie endemics seen on our first day there, including plenty of the flightless Tasmanian Native-hen.
A year ago today, somewhere near Deniliquin, New South Wales, an unforgettable nocturnal encounter with the enigmatic and v desirable Plains-wanderer. Also Little and Red-chested Buttonquails.
November 18, 2024 at 10:52 PM
A year ago today, somewhere near Deniliquin, New South Wales, an unforgettable nocturnal encounter with the enigmatic and v desirable Plains-wanderer. Also Little and Red-chested Buttonquails.
Got home to find the Somerset bird report had arrived in the post. Pleased with the result: hope all readers enjoy it.
November 6, 2024 at 2:46 PM
Got home to find the Somerset bird report had arrived in the post. Pleased with the result: hope all readers enjoy it.
Hi Dave. Any thoughts on this one from Grutness a couple of weeks ago, please? (Photo by Paul Chapman)
October 17, 2024 at 8:31 PM
Hi Dave. Any thoughts on this one from Grutness a couple of weeks ago, please? (Photo by Paul Chapman)
25 yrs ago today, 28 Aug 99, Paul Chapman, James McGill, and I took a punt, and it worked!Several minutes spent with this awesome bird. Happy days!
August 28, 2024 at 7:37 PM
25 yrs ago today, 28 Aug 99, Paul Chapman, James McGill, and I took a punt, and it worked!Several minutes spent with this awesome bird. Happy days!
Phalarope double in S Wales today. Juv Rn Phal showing well at WWT Llanelli 3.40pm and earlier ridiculous views of the Grey Phal at Cold Knap, Barry (pic).
August 26, 2024 at 2:40 PM
Phalarope double in S Wales today. Juv Rn Phal showing well at WWT Llanelli 3.40pm and earlier ridiculous views of the Grey Phal at Cold Knap, Barry (pic).
Couple of hours seawatching @portlandbirdobs.bsky.social after main rain band was quiet: my 1st 3 Manx of year and 2 Rt Divers the highlight. Better was this Blossom Underwing, trapped by Jodie, and a lifer for me. :-)
March 27, 2024 at 2:34 PM
Couple of hours seawatching @portlandbirdobs.bsky.social after main rain band was quiet: my 1st 3 Manx of year and 2 Rt Divers the highlight. Better was this Blossom Underwing, trapped by Jodie, and a lifer for me. :-)