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Dan Martin

@danmartinwildlife.bsky.social

Bird and wildlife enthusiast. Rams fan.

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Goshawk doing far better in lowland Derbyshire than its previous strongholds in the Peak where it was persecuted. Rather close to Derby and other towns now so why the need to β€œreintroduce”? Can’t help but think it will happen anyway with abundant food and good wooded areas.

03.10.2025 14:21 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Lesser Yellow Legs was a nice bonus this morning on a random pool next to a new housing estate at South Wooton followed by a good explore at Holme for the Ewok! A beach you can have to yourself! # Norfolk @norfolkbirding.bsky.social

02.10.2025 19:12 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

MOTM but so one footed and it showed tonight. We are so slow with the passing and no outlet. It needs to improve soon….

30.09.2025 22:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Sadly the worst half of football I’ve seen in ages. How is Matt Clarke our playmaker?! Keeper fills me with dread. Travis looks like someone’s Dad won a competition to get half a game of football ☹️ @richardttaylor.bsky.social @southhamsbirder.bsky.social @stephbirdart.bsky.social

30.09.2025 19:59 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0

Let’s hope she doesn’t video the occasion!!

29.09.2025 21:16 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ˜‚ running round in a towel winding the old girl up is fine! πŸ˜‚ just pack in all the good records!

29.09.2025 20:59 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Another good one! Pack it in now πŸ˜‚πŸ™ˆ

29.09.2025 20:55 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Stonechat πŸ‘

28.09.2025 17:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Don’t be daft! So many tricky ID’s! It was a new one for me here anyway πŸ‘ you got a nice collection again

27.09.2025 21:48 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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I got this which I believe to be Beaded Chestnut

27.09.2025 21:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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The juvenile Dotterel is still feeding well on Burbage Moor this afternoon πŸ‘ it’s been a while since I saw one so confiding #ukbirds @birdguides.bsky.social

18.09.2025 17:36 β€” πŸ‘ 28    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Nice that. Last autumn it was a regular loop when staying there and a good opportunity to get stuff darting about those paths - lots of glimpses of rarities (in my head!)

02.09.2025 11:41 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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@rspbtitchwellsnett.bsky.social was good this week with plenty of waders inc several fresh Little Stint, Ruff, Dunlin, LRP’s, Green Sands and loads of Blackwits. One of which was carrying the leg flags. Phonescoped with mini Swaro scope πŸ‘ #waders

29.08.2025 10:58 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Always thought the local ones were either the pair at Pentrich or the pair towards Shottle. The Pentrich birds def hunt LH Swallow roost

21.08.2025 18:51 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Me and @richardttaylor.bsky.social have had them over Crich Lane often enough but never land. Once had one escort a Peg off back to the Mill!

21.08.2025 18:41 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Unbelievable! Zoppi has just had a Hobby chasing House Martins over his house on Over Lane and it’s landed in his tree!! Well jealous 😬 @richardttaylor.bsky.social @willowglass12.bsky.social @stephbirdart.bsky.social

21.08.2025 18:27 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Lovely things πŸ‘

19.08.2025 11:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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A lovely evening over Beeley tonight. Adult Hobby for company but nothing else. Bliss! @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social @peakdistrict.bsky.social

12.08.2025 21:05 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I really hope not! No real threat today or outlet. Need some players fit before the international break! Tough fixtures coming up….

09.08.2025 20:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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It was all going so well πŸ™ˆπŸ˜¬πŸ well played Morris though! Great goal. We need a fit squad….

09.08.2025 19:21 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Good to see numbers of young Avocet at Titchwell last week, clearly a good breeding season. Spoonbills always good and 400+ Blackwits one evening. Bearded Tits, Harriers, Egrets, Med Gulls…always something to watch @rspb.bsky.social @rspbtitchwellsnett.bsky.social

09.07.2025 16:25 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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More Hummingbird Hawk Moth action today at the fab Buddleia outside @cleyspy.bsky.social at least 3 plus several Painted Ladies #mothsmatter#teammoth @norfolkmoths.bsky.social
What a Summer for them!
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06.07.2025 20:30 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

That’s good to know. I even had one back home too!
Been great thanks - seen Chris, Gary and Andy at Holme and Titchwell. Birds relatively quiet but TDove nice on Barrow Common. Lots of Blackwits, Ruff etc at Titch. Not tried HB’s yet.

06.07.2025 07:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I’ve seen lots of HBHawk Moths this week which has been lovely and the phone managed to catch this one reasonably well. Holkham was very busy with whites following the big influx & plenty of Meadow Brown, Small Skipper, Peacock, Red Admiral, Ringlet…..etc

06.07.2025 07:04 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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@NorfolkWT #mothsmatter #teammoth moth trapping this morning gave some lovely results at Holme! Some new ones for me coming from Derbyshire
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06.07.2025 07:00 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Just been watching Spotted Longhorn at Holkham! Lovely things. Bee Wolfs in action too 😬

06.07.2025 06:57 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I will add to the record πŸ‘

30.06.2025 14:14 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It def seems so and yes I have πŸ‘

30.06.2025 12:13 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Really? I’m still getting used to what’s here as done very little trapping but I’m only a couple miles north of you.

30.06.2025 11:55 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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A few goodies #teammoth in Scarlet Tiger, Peach Blossom, Buff Arches, Bordered Beauty and Blood Vein amongst many more - Matlock #Derbyshire #mothsmatter
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30.06.2025 11:25 β€” πŸ‘ 40    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1

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