Matt D

Brilliant!

A day off and a Shrike is still about?? Well, hold me back.. My 50th new bird this year & #267 of year - Brown Shrike! Being birdist.. Shrikes are more equal than other birds. #ukbirding #twitching #shrikes #brownshrike #lifer #suffolkbirding

Scotland was 🔥When my pre-booked birding day out was cancelled last minute, I was a bit dejected & thought I would struggle.. but I found my own Crested Tits, probable Scottish Crossbill & Ptarmigan. All the more satisfying when self-found. 2 more Cresties from this AM. #birds #ukbirding #scotland

He’s out and about on a wet morning here in the highlands. #scotland #highlands #redsquirrel

Thank you Rob

Amazing. Only ever seen Lesser and for me a subspecies is just as meaningful as a main species.

What a stunning looking Redpoll!

I have never seen so many Fieldfare, 100s together yesterday almost like a murmuration, what a sight! I didn’t know they did this. #scotland #highlands #fieldfare #birds #ukbirding #highlandbirding

Views from the living room. #redsquirrel #highlands #scotland

Just got back from a mammal watch. 4 badgers & no show on the Pine Marten.. but then Scottish Wildcat showed up at the end! Amazing. #mammalwatch #scottishwildcat #scotland #highland @speyside-wildlife.bsky.social

Incredible views of the stunning Ptarmigan today. The camouflage against the terrain.. just wow. Also saw a bonus mountain hare. All picked out by myself & a thermal imager. #lifer #ukbirding #birds ##highlandbirding #scotland #highlands #ptarmigan #266 of year.

I heard the call & couldn’t say now if it Common or Scottish Crossbill (and didn’t record it). But, as they were seen in Anagach Woods, there is surely more than a 50/50 chance of them being Scottish… Any thoughts? #ukbirding #birds #scotland #highlandbirding #crossbill #lumpy

Another day and a different Crested Tit at a different location… still not quite there yet! #birds #ukbirding #crestedtit #highlandbirding #scotland

Thanks!

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Lovely stuff.

Crested Tit today, on my 2nd attempt in 5 months. Would like a better pic, but a brilliant little bird & one I have wanted to see for a long time. #265 of year. #ukbirding #birds #crestedtit #highlandbirding

Bunting flusher - helping the birders see the bird -

Slightly better pic of the Black-faced Bunting on Monday, although still slightly obscured… Superior pictures are available - but this is mine alone! #birds #ukbirding @s-yorksbirding.bsky.social

People getting wound up yesterday with it..

Cheers mate. Absolutely, what do you want impatience & flight views or patience and feeding views?!

Couple of out-of-focus shots of the Black-faced Bunting. People were itching to get closer and crept toward, when there was no need. Stay still, give it distance and with time it will come out to feed. Also saw my 2nd Yellow-brow of the year and a flypast Merlin. #birds #ukbirding

Another dip clawed back… Missed the Black-faced Bunting at Donna Nook last year, so it was brilliant to see this bird at Spurn this afternoon. #264 of year #birds #ukbirding #spurnbirding @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social

Cheers mate, you too. Got lucky with a couple of shots, most blurred, dark bird.. or no bird!

It’s only over the border! Last time was Etton-Maxey Pits for a Temminck’s Stint, I think…

A few more from Norfolk today. Rock Pipit, Ruff, Golden Plover. #birds #ukbirding #norfolkbirding

Best photo I’ve ever managed of Cattle Egret. Taken today in Norfolk. Amazing to see 11 of them. #birds #ukbirding #norfolkbirding #cattleegret @norfolkbirding.bsky.social

Dusky Warbler! #263 of year. #birds #ukbirding #warblers #duskywarbler #norfolkbirding #lifer @norfolkbirding.bsky.social

Had a super afternoon watching this late juvenile Osprey at Belvoir, Leics., perched and fishing. Blue ringed 8M7, anglers say it's been plundering fish for 3 weeks. #UKbirding

NOTHING TO SEE HERE, PLEASE CARRY ON #birds #ukbirding #norfolkbirding #snowbunting @norfolkbirds.bsky.social