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Bill Mackie

@birderbill.bsky.social

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A Long-tailed Silky Flycatcher at San Gerardo de Dota #birdd

07.03.2026 23:13 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Sunbittern

06.03.2026 01:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A Submitter at Tayutic, Turrialba, Costa Rica today #birds

05.03.2026 23:47 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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A Russet-naped Wood Rail at Donde Cope, La Union, Guapiles, Costa Rica #birds

05.03.2026 02:12 β€” πŸ‘ 30    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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An immature King Vulture at La Selva, Costa Rica, this morning #birds

03.03.2026 13:48 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A Dusky-capped Flycatcher at La Selva, Costa Rica. #birds

02.03.2026 21:07 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A Pale-billed Woodpecker at La Selva, Costa Rica, today. #birds

02.03.2026 02:20 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A Black and White Owl at La Fortuna, Costa Rica today #birds

28.02.2026 01:10 β€” πŸ‘ 28    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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A Green Thorntail at Arenal Observatory Lodge today #Birds

27.02.2026 03:57 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A Black-faced Solitaire at Arenal, Costa Rica, today

25.02.2026 20:32 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Palm Tanager, Blue-grey Tanager, Scarlet-rumped Tanager and Buff-throated Saltatory at Arenal Observatory Lodge

25.02.2026 02:15 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A Scarlet-thighed Dacnis at Curi-Cancha today.

23.02.2026 22:27 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A Three-wattled Bellbird in the Children's Eternal Rainforest, Monteverde Costa Rica

22.02.2026 23:14 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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American Pygmy Kingfisher and Green Kingfisher at Tarcoles today

21.02.2026 23:45 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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An American Black Vulture in typical pose. Tarcoles, Costa Rica

21.02.2026 03:03 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A Bare-throated Tiger Heron at Tarcoles, Costa Rica today, showing why it got its name.

21.02.2026 03:01 β€” πŸ‘ 25    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
SEASONAL WARDEN LANDGUARD BIRD OBSERVATORY Β Β SEASONAL WARDEN LANDGUARD BIRD OBSERVATORY Applicants need to be competent birdwatchers and have a BTO bird ringing β€˜C’ permit with a mist net endorsement as a minimum requirement. An interest in other aspects of natural history and biological recording is also needed. The position runs from Mid-March until mid-November 2026. A job description is available on request. If you require any specifics, please don’t hesitate to ask. Please e-mailΒ landguardbo@yahoo.co.uk
03.02.2026 15:32 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
SEASONAL WARDEN LANDGUARD BIRD OBSERVATORY Β SEASONAL WARDEN LANDGUARD BIRD OBSERVATORY Applicants need to be competent birdwatchers and have a BTO bird ringing β€˜C’ permit with a mist net endorsement as a minimum requirement. An interest in other aspects of natural history and biological recording is also needed. The position runs from Mid-March until mid-November 2026. A job description is available on request. If you require any specifics, please don’t hesitate to ask. Please e-mailΒ landguardbo@yahoo.co.uk
17.01.2026 16:30 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A trip out today to pick up this superb print by Brian Small of the triptych of rare shrikes in Suffolk last autumn. There are a limited number still available. A great gift for yourself or the Suffolk birder in your life

14.01.2026 18:14 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
SEASONAL WARDEN LANDGUARD BIRD OBSERVATORY SEASONAL WARDEN LANDGUARD BIRD OBSERVATORY Applicants need to be competent birdwatchers and have a BTO bird ringing β€˜C’ permit with a mist net endorsement as a minimum requirement. An interest in other aspects of natural history and biological recording is also needed. The position runs from Mid-March until mid-November 2026. A job description is available on request. If you require any specifics, please don’t hesitate to ask. Please e-mailΒ landguardbo@yahoo.co.uk
09.01.2026 10:39 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 13    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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03.01.2026 18:58 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

My Swarovski STS 65 HD scope, with 20-60 zoom is available, although lens caps missing. Comes with stay-on case (front lost its lower clip). Tripod available. Know any local young birders who may like it? - free of charge @landguardbo.bsky.social @landguardbirder.bsky.social @david-walsh.bsky.social

02.01.2026 17:45 β€” πŸ‘ 19    πŸ” 15    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
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The smart Eastern Black Redstart in Sheringham this afternoon.

30.12.2025 16:12 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
TERRY HOLLAND R.I.P. Β TERRY HOLLANDΒ  Β  1944 - 2025 Sad news this morning that Terry has passed away. Terry was a regular at LBO a couple of days a week in his retirement until this spring when declining health eventually curtailed his regular visits. He will be missed by all. R.I.P.
22.12.2025 12:00 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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One of two Snow Buntings at Landguard Point this morning.
#Birds #UKBirding #SuffolkBirds

10.12.2025 13:52 β€” πŸ‘ 33    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Still at least one Snow Bunting at Landguard Point this morning.
#Birds #UKBiirding #SuffolkBirds

30.11.2025 16:20 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
November Ringing Totals Β 368 birds of 20 species is the highest November total for seven years. 17 Mipits are worth highlighting as very few have been ringed in this month over the years. Blackbird 137 Goldcrest 47 Long-tailed Tit 37 Song Thrush 27 Robin 25 Meadow Pipit 17 Lesser Redpoll 15 Chaffinch 11 Goldfinch 8 Wren 7 Cetti's Warbler 6 Blackcap 5 Chiffchaff 5 Redwing 5 Wood Pigeon 4 Black Redstart 3 Blue Tit 3 Sparrowhawk 3 Firecrest 2 Pallas's Warbler 1
30.11.2025 14:54 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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A Red-throated Diver at a gloomy Landguard Point this morning.
#Birds #UKBirding #SuffolkBirds

28.11.2025 15:37 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Two male Snow Buntings at Landguard Point this morning.
#Birds #UKBirding #SuffolkBirds

25.11.2025 11:55 β€” πŸ‘ 22    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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JACK SNIPE MOTUS DETECTION Β Jack Snipe fitted with a Motus tag in Sweden 5th November travelled through Sweden, Denmark, Germany & The Netherlands has pinged the LBO tower. Its last detection in Holland was at WUR Brouwersdam Sluice 2023 hrs 8th November moving the 173 km to LBO at 38.1 km/hr flying over at 0025 hrs on 9th November with the detection lasting over 5 minutes. More information about Motus is on www.motus.org
23.11.2025 08:52 β€” πŸ‘ 52    πŸ” 13    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 3