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Andy Williams

@pelagicbirder.bsky.social

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Marine Ecologist, Birder, amateur naturalist and photographer. Hobbyist drummer. Trying to learn Spanish. No politics, No religion. #Seabirds #Highlandbirds #birdingscotland #Astronomy #ASD

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Andy Williams @pelagicbirder.bsky.social · 6d

#Mammals

Barbara Ross. @barbararross.bsky.social · 6d

My niece filmed this water shrew in Inverkirkaig , Assynt. I've never seen one of these what little beauty it is.

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Andy Williams @pelagicbirder.bsky.social · 10d

Spent a great day in lovely conditions looking for birds in quiet, out of the way areas. Passerines appear thin on the ground and I found nothing to quicken my pulse, although 6 Red Grouse telling me to 'go back' in the late evening light was a fitting end to the day. #Shetland #BirdingScotland

Andy Williams @pelagicbirder.bsky.social · 11d

Apparently not in a cabin so they didn’t know where the driver was 🤦‍♂️🤷‍♂️

Andy Williams @pelagicbirder.bsky.social · 11d

Tired all day after an inconsiderate driver left their car alarm switched on and it kicked off on the car deck below a rank of cabins from 01:00 until we disembarked! 😡 Things have improved with a glass of red and an Arctic skua on the house list 😁 #Shetland #BirdingScotland #Northlink

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Andy Williams @pelagicbirder.bsky.social · 12d

Lovely find for your garden - rewilding pays! 😊

Andy Williams @pelagicbirder.bsky.social · 13d

#BirdingScotland

Nessie_w @wildlife-diary.bsky.social · 13d

Staking out areas with cover and plenty of shelter/food. The lack of birds is becoming more obvious as the years pass by and it’s extremely worrying.

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Andy Williams @pelagicbirder.bsky.social · 15d

It did! 😊

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Andy Williams @pelagicbirder.bsky.social · 17d

A week on the Isle of Lewis- some good year tick birds and plenty of scenic soul food. #OuterHebrides #BirdingScotland

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Andy Williams @pelagicbirder.bsky.social · 20d

Sea watching remains a challenge, with only a few Sooties and Manx the best. Went to check if the izzy wheatear was still present- it was still in situ, lively, tho rather damp. Enjoyed a small fall of northern wheatears and saw a lovely Short eared owl. #IsleofLewis #BirdingScotland

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Andy Williams @pelagicbirder.bsky.social · 22d

Isabelline wheatear, Isle of Lewis- a super find by Jack Morris/Dan Beadle. #IsleofLewis #BirdingScotland

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Andy Williams @pelagicbirder.bsky.social · 24d

Hard birding on Lewis at the moment, although good to see 4 Ruff and a Reeve on the Machair today. A bonus of two Painted Ladies and five Red Admirals in Port Nis yesterday. #BirdingScotland #IsleofLewis #ButterfliesUK

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Andy Williams @pelagicbirder.bsky.social · 29d

Lovely!

Andy Williams @pelagicbirder.bsky.social · Sep 7

8 Arctic Skuas, 1 Leach's, 3 ESP's c35 Manx, 2 Minkes in the Minch today. #Highlandbirds #TheMinch

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Andy Williams @pelagicbirder.bsky.social · Sep 3

Another ferry return away day dominated by cetaceans- 1 Fin Whale, 6-7 Minke whales, 200+ Common Dolphins and a handful of Harbour Porpoise. Quiet for birds- 2 Leach's the best, only 4 Manx and 5-6 Arctic Skuas. #Highlandbirds #CetaceansUK #Seabirds #TheMinch

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Andy Williams @pelagicbirder.bsky.social · Sep 2

Frustrating birding in the Minch between Ullapool and Stornoway today: c90 Manx, 5 ESP's, 5 Bonxies, 1 Arctic Skua🙄 my day was saved by 8 Sooties and a single Leach's on the Hebridean side of the Minch; also a smattering of Common Dolphins and 1 Minke whale. #Highlandbirds #Seabirds #CetaceansUK

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Andy Williams @pelagicbirder.bsky.social · Aug 30

Brilliant birds! and without the drive to Cornwall! 😉

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Andy Williams @pelagicbirder.bsky.social · Aug 30

Spent much of today on moorland survey between 450-600 metres elevation - both eagle spp; Red kites & Merlin the birding highlights, plus at least 14 mountain Hares- lovely animals! #Highlandbirds #Mammals #ScottishHighlands

Mountain Hare, sheltering from a chilly breeze in the high moorland.

Typical view of a Highland Mountain Hare!

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Andy Williams @pelagicbirder.bsky.social · Aug 27

Yes - late September arrival 😊

Andy Williams @pelagicbirder.bsky.social · Aug 27

Superb 😊

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Andy Williams @pelagicbirder.bsky.social · Aug 18

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Andy Williams @pelagicbirder.bsky.social · Aug 17

Minch ferry return ULLA- STWY: 35 Sooties, 8 Arctic Skuas, 8 European Storm Petrels, Manxies n Bonxies, 5 Minke Whales, plenty of Common Dolphins, plus a bonus flock of 4 Redshank migrating down the Minch. #CetaceansUK #Highlandbirds #Seabirds

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Andy Williams @pelagicbirder.bsky.social · Aug 12

Awesome!

Andy Williams @pelagicbirder.bsky.social · Aug 9

A new birding experience for me- first time I have encountered a Common Scoter with chicks! #Highlandbirds

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Andy Williams @pelagicbirder.bsky.social · Aug 8

Cold and wet all day on survey with it feeling like November and just a few Crossbills and a single Little Grebe for my efforts 🙄 - but I did see sunshine for 90 seconds 😁 #ScottishHighlands #Highlandbirds

Andy Williams @pelagicbirder.bsky.social · Aug 2

What a treat to hear one too! Lovely!

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