toddbox
@toddzbox.bsky.social
Failed photographer of birds in flight, patch birder North of E. Cheshire. Enthusiastic grandfather. Wistfully not a paleoanthropologist.
Day's highlight was discussing taxonomy with my 6' 14yo grandson and the impact of Linnaeus.
December 25, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Day's highlight was discussing taxonomy with my 6' 14yo grandson and the impact of Linnaeus.
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Very bold of my oven to self-initiate a software update on Christmas Eve
December 24, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Very bold of my oven to self-initiate a software update on Christmas Eve
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No list today. A 'pioneering' walk, as I'm determined to find a Lesser Spotted Woodpecker next year.
There are 4 sites local to me that have records historically and a couple very near that fit the nesting criteria that have no records.
My only reward dozens of RN Parakeets pairing up noisily!
There are 4 sites local to me that have records historically and a couple very near that fit the nesting criteria that have no records.
My only reward dozens of RN Parakeets pairing up noisily!
December 22, 2025 at 1:37 PM
No list today. A 'pioneering' walk, as I'm determined to find a Lesser Spotted Woodpecker next year.
There are 4 sites local to me that have records historically and a couple very near that fit the nesting criteria that have no records.
My only reward dozens of RN Parakeets pairing up noisily!
There are 4 sites local to me that have records historically and a couple very near that fit the nesting criteria that have no records.
My only reward dozens of RN Parakeets pairing up noisily!
Feb 2021 stuck 10 dehydrated Mistletoe seeds to our 2 apple trees Today plants doing well....
#WildflowerHour #Northumberland #WildlifeGarden
#WildflowerHour #Northumberland #WildlifeGarden
December 22, 2025 at 11:18 AM
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For the eternal optimists it’s the first day of summer tomorrow 🥳🌳
December 21, 2025 at 11:26 AM
For the eternal optimists it’s the first day of summer tomorrow 🥳🌳
Only 17 species on my local patch today. No snaps cos the camera strap d rings decoupled!
4 Snipe, a couple of Mippits made a nice change.
Song Thrush singing: Chaffinch, Cole Tit.
4 Snipe, a couple of Mippits made a nice change.
Song Thrush singing: Chaffinch, Cole Tit.
December 21, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Only 17 species on my local patch today. No snaps cos the camera strap d rings decoupled!
4 Snipe, a couple of Mippits made a nice change.
Song Thrush singing: Chaffinch, Cole Tit.
4 Snipe, a couple of Mippits made a nice change.
Song Thrush singing: Chaffinch, Cole Tit.
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Very chatty again. Used a few different calls today. More vids on YouTube!(MyRavenFriends)
December 20, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Very chatty again. Used a few different calls today. More vids on YouTube!(MyRavenFriends)
I might have caught the Redpoll accidentall! . Please feel free to shoot me down in flames...
December 20, 2025 at 1:09 PM
I might have caught the Redpoll accidentall! . Please feel free to shoot me down in flames...
Welcome to my world.
I’m almost as confused as the Romans were! I must confess I thought it was Sunday…
Merry Yule! It’s the shortest day of the year and we can now look forward to the return of the light! The Romans seem to have been a bit confused about measuring the daylight and celebrated Sol on 25th December instead. That will never catch on!
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December 20, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Welcome to my world.
Some shots from today including what I was thinking was a House Sparrow but might well be a Tree Sparrow as this is where I used to see them when there were feeders nearby.
December 20, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Some shots from today including what I was thinking was a House Sparrow but might well be a Tree Sparrow as this is where I used to see them when there were feeders nearby.
Saturday mornings is Blossoms Lane Woodford. Last week lots of northern thrushes, this week only a single Redwing! 24 species in total including a lone Redpoll calling high up on a dying Ash.
Also multiple male Blackbirds - a feature of this Lane.
Also multiple male Blackbirds - a feature of this Lane.
December 20, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Saturday mornings is Blossoms Lane Woodford. Last week lots of northern thrushes, this week only a single Redwing! 24 species in total including a lone Redpoll calling high up on a dying Ash.
Also multiple male Blackbirds - a feature of this Lane.
Also multiple male Blackbirds - a feature of this Lane.
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Marsh Harrier hunting over Quiosley and the Ravens flying in to say hello. Can there be a better start to the day. 😁 #ukbirding
December 19, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Marsh Harrier hunting over Quiosley and the Ravens flying in to say hello. Can there be a better start to the day. 😁 #ukbirding
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We are advertising three vacancies at present.
🦇 Head of Fundraising
🦇 National Bat Monitoring Program Volunteer Engagement Officer
🦇 National Bat Monitoring Program Surveys and Training Support Officer
The deadline for applying is 12 January 2026.
www.bats.org.uk/the-trust/jo...
🦇 Head of Fundraising
🦇 National Bat Monitoring Program Volunteer Engagement Officer
🦇 National Bat Monitoring Program Surveys and Training Support Officer
The deadline for applying is 12 January 2026.
www.bats.org.uk/the-trust/jo...
Jobs / Contracts - About Us - Bat Conservation Trust
Please note:
BCT is a Living Wage employer. BCT strives to provide an accessible recruitment process. If you require reasonable adjustments for any pa...
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December 19, 2025 at 8:06 AM
We are advertising three vacancies at present.
🦇 Head of Fundraising
🦇 National Bat Monitoring Program Volunteer Engagement Officer
🦇 National Bat Monitoring Program Surveys and Training Support Officer
The deadline for applying is 12 January 2026.
www.bats.org.uk/the-trust/jo...
🦇 Head of Fundraising
🦇 National Bat Monitoring Program Volunteer Engagement Officer
🦇 National Bat Monitoring Program Surveys and Training Support Officer
The deadline for applying is 12 January 2026.
www.bats.org.uk/the-trust/jo...
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A brief summary in the Lancaster University news of my recently published paper!! ❤️ Access free - link at the end of the summary. #ornithology
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Lancaster study reveals what drives birds to raise a second brood - Lancaster University
A Lancaster University PhD student has revealed why some White-throated Dippers raise a second brood. Using nine years of data, the study showed early breeding, male age, lower elevations and increase...
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December 16, 2025 at 12:32 PM
A brief summary in the Lancaster University news of my recently published paper!! ❤️ Access free - link at the end of the summary. #ornithology
www.lancaster.ac.uk/lec/about-us...
www.lancaster.ac.uk/lec/about-us...
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@nicolawriting.bsky.social has written a wonderful, stirring book, weaving together her knowledge of the landscape with those who have come before - the ghosts that haunt her local walks. I met a ghost too. My sister’s old horse Padjo gets an unexpected mention! Here he is over 40 years ago.
December 16, 2025 at 9:49 AM
@nicolawriting.bsky.social has written a wonderful, stirring book, weaving together her knowledge of the landscape with those who have come before - the ghosts that haunt her local walks. I met a ghost too. My sister’s old horse Padjo gets an unexpected mention! Here he is over 40 years ago.
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#CAWOSbirding #birds eight of us enjoying #patchbirding around Chelford, interesting birding with Jack & Common Snipe, Siskin flock c100, Reed buntings, Skylark, Goosander, Gadwall, Pochard, Teal, tree creeper, Meadow pipets, Fieldfares & Redwings.
Image courtesy of @Adski44
Image courtesy of @Adski44
December 15, 2025 at 12:11 PM
#CAWOSbirding #birds eight of us enjoying #patchbirding around Chelford, interesting birding with Jack & Common Snipe, Siskin flock c100, Reed buntings, Skylark, Goosander, Gadwall, Pochard, Teal, tree creeper, Meadow pipets, Fieldfares & Redwings.
Image courtesy of @Adski44
Image courtesy of @Adski44
Through the office window first light today.
December 14, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Through the office window first light today.
From yesterday after the Scandi thrushes, aa Rook, Tree Creeper, and Cole Tit.
December 14, 2025 at 4:14 PM
From yesterday after the Scandi thrushes, aa Rook, Tree Creeper, and Cole Tit.
Yesterday's Redwing and Fieldfare, mostly Fieldfare numbering up to 50-70 flying from tree to tree.
December 14, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Yesterday's Redwing and Fieldfare, mostly Fieldfare numbering up to 50-70 flying from tree to tree.
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I'm a Stata native!
And used -tabbit- to produce 22,000 crosstabs for a single deliverable
(With a touch of conditional formatting to make them prettier)
Have since generated an R version, tabbitR, which is substantially faster
So I'm finally joining the darkR side 😆
github.com/smmcandrew/t...
And used -tabbit- to produce 22,000 crosstabs for a single deliverable
(With a touch of conditional formatting to make them prettier)
Have since generated an R version, tabbitR, which is substantially faster
So I'm finally joining the darkR side 😆
github.com/smmcandrew/t...
GitHub - smmcandrew/tabbitR: Weighted crosstabulations written to Excel
Weighted crosstabulations written to Excel. Contribute to smmcandrew/tabbitR development by creating an account on GitHub.
github.com
December 13, 2025 at 11:11 AM
I'm a Stata native!
And used -tabbit- to produce 22,000 crosstabs for a single deliverable
(With a touch of conditional formatting to make them prettier)
Have since generated an R version, tabbitR, which is substantially faster
So I'm finally joining the darkR side 😆
github.com/smmcandrew/t...
And used -tabbit- to produce 22,000 crosstabs for a single deliverable
(With a touch of conditional formatting to make them prettier)
Have since generated an R version, tabbitR, which is substantially faster
So I'm finally joining the darkR side 😆
github.com/smmcandrew/t...
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Still getting Nathusius' Pipistrelle #bats in the garden - the latest ever here in NE Scotland. Several last night.
@nesmammals.bsky.social @batconservation.bsky.social
@nesmammals.bsky.social @batconservation.bsky.social
December 13, 2025 at 11:21 AM
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27 species of bird this morning. Notably: Redwing and Fieldfare, Chaffinch, Greenfinch, Goldfinch, Siskin, Goldcrest.
December 13, 2025 at 12:18 PM
27 species of bird this morning. Notably: Redwing and Fieldfare, Chaffinch, Greenfinch, Goldfinch, Siskin, Goldcrest.
Someone's feeder well attended 🙂
December 12, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Someone's feeder well attended 🙂