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John Hague

@shrikebirding.bsky.social

Birder, Bird Guide, Loves Football and Rugby League, Food and Music. Dislike Fascism #ukbirding #birding #vc55birds #vc55moths https://shrikebirdingtours.com/

408 Followers  |  413 Following  |  208 Posts  |  Joined: 15.08.2024  |  2.1792

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Popped over the border into Northants today to twitch the long-staying Pectoral Sandpiper #ukbirding

06.10.2025 13:13 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I was hoping for a Clifden. Had one in Braunstone but not here in Aylestone yet.

19.09.2025 13:42 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

According to @whetstoneskev.bsky.social one pre 2025 and possibly two or three last night. Not sure if the record @lufbrabirder.bsky.social mentioned is the other Mark mentioned.

19.09.2025 13:41 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Clancy’s Rustic to my 125W MV last night. #vc55moths #teammoth

19.09.2025 09:48 β€” πŸ‘ 28    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks for reposting @markavery.bsky.social

23.05.2025 16:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

@marcrileydj.bsky.social I couldn’t send this via email. Enjoy.

20.05.2025 08:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Absolutely awesome views of White-tailed Eagle on Skye today with www.skyeboat-trips.co.uk #ukbirding

17.05.2025 22:18 β€” πŸ‘ 43    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
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@edwyncollins.bsky.social hi Edwyn. Loving the new music. I’m going to be working near you this summer if you fancy a day out birding and a chat with me. I edit the lros.org.uk newsletter The Grebe. An interview on birds, music and art would be fab. Love and peace. John

11.05.2025 15:40 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Adder at Bradgate Park. This smart little male played hide and seek.

20.03.2025 15:16 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Male  Ferruginous Duck

Male Ferruginous Duck

Female  Ferruginous Duck

Female Ferruginous Duck

Redwing

Redwing

Goosander with Tufted Duck in front and Shoveller behind.

Goosander with Tufted Duck in front and Shoveller behind.

A good morning out in Warwickshire. The pair of Ferruginous Duck are still at Napton Reservoir. Goosander at Brandon Marsh. #ukbirding

18.03.2025 12:52 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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More Peregrines taken in Belper whilst guiding two clients today. #ukbirding

15.03.2025 17:56 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A great morning with the Leicester Peregrine project. @greeny55.bsky.social #ukbirding #vc55birds #leicesterperegrines

11.03.2025 15:03 β€” πŸ‘ 24    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Male Bullfinch at Gullane Bents

Male Bullfinch at Gullane Bents

Drake American Wigeon, Milkhope, Blanton

Drake American Wigeon, Milkhope, Blanton

Tundra Bean Goose, Shotton Ponds

Tundra Bean Goose, Shotton Ponds

Scoter and Eider raft, Gullane Bents

Scoter and Eider raft, Gullane Bents

The year of #notyearlisting continues. Up to 181 UK with American Wigeon, Tundra Bean Goose and White-winged Scoter et al #ukbirding

08.03.2025 05:14 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Dark-bellied Brent Goose at Eyebrook Reservoir yesterday. #ukbirding #vc55birds

06.03.2025 08:06 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
The Watchful Butcher
YouTube video by John Hague The Watchful Butcher

@westmidbirdclub.bsky.social So privileged to spend the morning alone with such a magnificent and stunningly beautiful bird - Great Grey Shrike - Cannock Chase

#ukbirding

youtu.be/RGOP4Qn7ciE?...

03.03.2025 16:46 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Great Grey Shrike (Lanius excubitor) - Cannock Chase @westmidbirdclub.bsky.social #ukbirding

03.03.2025 16:18 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Hawfinch at Rufford Abbey Country Park #ukbirding #nottsbirds

02.03.2025 21:57 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Nightingale Submission to Tune Into Nature Prize 2025. The track is based around the Nightingale song, which I recorded in Spring 2024. Upon hearing the birdsong for the first time, I thought - this really remind

Wow! Heard a couple of tracks on Cerys Matthew’s show on 6 Music and I am quite obsessed with the use of birdsong and nature sounds in music so this is right up my straße #ukbirding #wildsounds #naturesounds

soundcloud.com/wfpress/nigh...

02.03.2025 12:05 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Red Kite at Shawell Sand Pit, Leicestershire #ukbirding #vc55birds

28.02.2025 17:54 β€” πŸ‘ 18    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Red Fox at Shawell Sand Pit in Leicestershire.

Red Fox at Shawell Sand Pit in Leicestershire.

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Fantastic Mr Fox #ukbirding #vc55birds #ukmammals #fox #redfox

28.02.2025 17:53 β€” πŸ‘ 21    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Red Alert
YouTube video by John Hague Red Alert

No sign of the Iceland Gull at Shawell this afternoon but a Fox always brightens the day. #ukbirding #vc55birds #mammals #fox #redfox #redkite

youtu.be/WsZFHbn-LgI

28.02.2025 16:22 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The weather looks great this Saturday so why not join shrikebirdingtours.com for a wonderful morning looking for some great birds? #ukbirding

26.02.2025 09:46 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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1W male Sparrowhawk at @rspb.bsky.social Middleton Lakes this morning. #ukbirding

25.02.2025 15:55 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Due to a poor weather forecast we’re now meeting on Tuesday 25th.

23.02.2025 23:25 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Hi all, I got my dates wrong with the repost. Due to a poor weather forecast tomorrow we’re meeting on Tuesday 25th February. Same time, same place. #ukbirding

23.02.2025 16:39 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Hi all. A book review of Rob Hume’s Purposeful Birdwatching I did for the lros.org.uk newsletter, The Grebe. Available from Pelagic Publishing Β£20. It could the the Little Black Bird Book for the 21st Century #ukbirding

23.02.2025 15:54 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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More of the Eastern Yellow Wag in Lincs today. I need to review some old Scilly notes after seeing the black β€˜mayors chain’ pattern. #ukbirding

22.02.2025 21:57 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Eastern Yellow Wagtail at Winteringham, Lincolnshire with @davidearlgray.bsky.social #ukbirding

22.02.2025 14:59 β€” πŸ‘ 18    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Artwork from Phil Jones of the Texel Spectacled Eider.

Artwork from Phil Jones of the Texel Spectacled Eider.

Superb Spectacled Eider print by @philj61.bsky.social arrived today. Thanks Phil. Love it #ukbirding #dutchbirding #spectacledeider #brileider

21.02.2025 16:37 β€” πŸ‘ 22    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Richard's Pipit at Bury Field Common, Newport Pagnell today. #ukbirding

21.02.2025 16:20 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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