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John Wall

@wawlee.bsky.social

https://jwallfeatherfurphoto.blogspot.com/

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For anyone wanting to see the Forster’s Tern, apparently it’s showing brilliantly in Poole Park near the model boating lake. @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social

05.03.2026 13:01 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0

Forsters Tern again fron Baiter in Parkstone Bay and over towards Brownsea
@harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social

03.03.2026 16:33 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Eastbourne: Many thanks to Harvey for turning up this zinger of a Wheatear at Sovereign Harbour today. What a treat and my first EVER in February. Spring is offically here!

27.02.2026 15:08 β€” πŸ‘ 85    πŸ” 13    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Little Gull again on my patch Dorchester W/Ms @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social

27.02.2026 11:59 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Dutch Spectacled Eider to be released back into wild The Dutch Spectacled Eider is to be returned to the Wadden Sea following its recovery after being taken into care at the end of 2025.

The Dutch Spectacled Eider is to be released back into the Wadden Sea after it was taken into care at the end of 2025:

20.02.2026 09:52 β€” πŸ‘ 28    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Many thanks!

18.02.2026 15:19 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks matey, a shame it didn't seem to hang on another day.

18.02.2026 15:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Cheers Phil!

18.02.2026 15:16 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Male Black Redstart

Male Black Redstart

Nice to catch up with the Black Redstart at Nothe Gardens yesterday afternoon.
My first adult male bird this Winter, they seem to have been in short supply locally.
Thanks to the finder & for putting news on Birdguides.

17.02.2026 18:08 β€” πŸ‘ 34    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0

That's a beauty πŸ‘

17.02.2026 16:34 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Well done mate, very nice

13.02.2026 21:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

That's a belter Robin, hope it hangs around!!

07.02.2026 11:51 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Glad you got your BTD πŸ‘

05.02.2026 19:43 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Little Gull (Adult Winter)

Little Gull (Adult Winter)

Adult Little Gull at Greenhill in a short spell of glorious light at the Weekend. πŸ¦‰
A few more images here :
Jwallfeatherfurphoto.blogspot.com

03.02.2026 20:35 β€” πŸ‘ 36    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Well done matey

31.01.2026 17:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Top work Oli

31.01.2026 16:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Tundra Bean Goose still at Affpuddle meadows this morning at 11.55am.

30.01.2026 12:06 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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BirdGuides Photo of the Year 2025 This is your chance to vote in the 20th annual BirdGuides Photo of the Year competition. Choose your favourite bird image posted on the BirdGuides website in 2025.

The BirdGuides Photo of the Year competition is here – get voting!

29.01.2026 15:56 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Cheers matey

29.01.2026 09:34 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Cheers Phil!

28.01.2026 22:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Black-Throated Diver. (Winter plumage)

Black-Throated Diver. (Winter plumage)

Black-Throated Diver at Portland Castle yesterday afternoon.
Showed well briefly alongside two Great Northern Divers.
Another five GND distantly in the harbour.
A few more images on my photo blog here:
Jwallfeatherfurphoto.blogspot.com

28.01.2026 17:53 β€” πŸ‘ 30    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Black throated diver Portland Castle

27.01.2026 13:17 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The Cirl Bunting whisperer returns πŸ˜‰πŸ‘

26.01.2026 18:17 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

1 adult, 3 juv Little gulls still stone pier, Weymouth

26.01.2026 10:58 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Killdeer at Ripley Reservoir today. Thanks @stevecarey.bsky.social for the lift & second attempt.
Not the sharpest of images but the best I could do, taken with the R5, 600mm & stacked extenders.
Few more bits & pieces on my blog here :
Jwallfeatherfurphoto.blogspot.com

23.01.2026 19:37 β€” πŸ‘ 40    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Light was a bit better at first but wind is still strong & the bird is no closer πŸ™„

23.01.2026 14:58 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Yes mate, It's a new bird for Steve so seconds was a requirement πŸ˜‰

23.01.2026 14:41 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Killdeer still at Ripley farm Reservoir, SW end.

23.01.2026 14:08 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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An unexpected Penduline Tit Meare Heath this afternoon, one of three adults though I didn't see the others #ukbirding #somersetbirding

17.01.2026 17:13 β€” πŸ‘ 60    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

What a great find for your garden Paul, well done!

18.01.2026 09:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0