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White-rumped Sand Siblyback Res in NE corner 09.30 before flying off with ad Curlew Sand & Dunlin. Trying to refind.
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URGENT ALERT: the invasive YELLOW-LEGGED ASIAN HORNET has reached the Isles of Scilly.

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Mega Ruff count!

That happened a bit quicker than expected but the main body of Langmere at East Wretham Heath is now dry. With these unusual water bodies filled by the water table it's hard to know when it might fill again. Last time it was April when it started filling but could be longer. #NorfolkBirding

Well just about the worst photo I’ve posted here (& that’s saying something) but I’m celebrating my 200th species at my Plym Estuary & Saltram patch (thanks Dave). Part of, but hopefully not the end of, an excellent recent run here.

A good haul!

No worries and no need to feel like that. You were clearly led astray by the technology which has its limitations.

I’m with Dawn. Astonished! Tree Pipits!??

Penlee seawatch 07.50-13.00: Long-t Skua 3 (ad + 2 juv), 462 Sarnie, 111 Common, 17 Arctic, 14 Commic & 2 Black Terns, 3 Arctic Skua, 18 Med & 43 Manx Shears, R t Diver, c30 Med Gull.
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Penlee seawatch 13.05-16.10: 2 Great, 97 Med & 205 Manx Shears, 8 Stormies, Bonxie, 7 Sarnie Tern, 27 Kittiwake, Med Gull. Also Green Woodpecker & Firecrest.

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Penlee seawatch 07.40-10.55: Med Shear 1, Manx 22, Sarnie Tern c80, Arctic Skua 3, Arctic Tern 3, Storm Petrel 2, Teal 5.
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Wow! Adult LT Skua has still eluded me☹️

Somerville 😀⚽️👍

In sunshine?!

Penlee seawatch 12.30-17.00: Cory’s 1, Sooty Shear 1, Med Shear 12, Max 416, Storm Petrel 3, Arctic Skua 4, Sandwich Tern 19 & Med Gull 1.
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Penlee seawatch 13.50-16.30: Mediterranean Shear 2, Manx 201, Storm Petrel 7, Common Dolphin 4+.

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Before I chuck them out, does anyone want some old Isles of Scilly Bird reports 1987-99? Free to a good home if collected from Plymouth or Colyton.

Penlee seawatch 06.00-09.35: Med Shearwater 1, Manx 200+, Storm Petrel 1, Whimbrel 2, Com Tern 1, Med Gull 7, Com Dolphin 30. Also Tawny Owl & Silver-washed Fritillary nearby.
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Penlee seawatch 08.05-11.35: Puffin, Med Shear 17, Manx 200+, Storm Petrel 8+, Bonxie, Med Gull 9, Risso’s Dolphin 7(2+ calves), Com Dolphin c10 & Harbour Porpoise 2.

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They’re yours.

Anyone want these Devon Bird reports, free to a good home? Collect from Plymouth or Colyton.

Ok sorry about the “record shots” but the first Glossy Ibis for the Plym Estuary- in and out before 8am on 16th May - was a red letter day for me.

Dingy Skipper at Plym Estuary last week. One of 3+ and the first here for many years AFAIK.

9 Red Kites just drifted low west over Colyton

Harsh on yourself. You’re an excellent birder!

Wow! I can see where the confusion came in there, Steve. Very honest of you.

Bottom trawling is also responsible for destroying a lot of the seabed habitats for fish, crabs and other marine life. It's time it is banned in the UK

Well we’ve finally left Argentina, flying into La Paz. Then overland by road to Puno & train to Cusco. We loved Argentina and are equally enjoying Peru, where we’ll spend the final 2 weeks of our trip. Pics: Black-fronted Piping-Guan, Surucua Trogon, Azure Jay & Andean Flicker.

Just finished 6 very birdy days south of Salta on the latest leg of our Argentina trip. Wildlife included Yellow-browed Tyrant, plenty of White-tipped Plantcutters (the “complaining bird”, due to the call), Mitred Parakeets & Mountain Vizcachas.