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Oops... Sorry chaps, thought I was out there on my lonesome 😉

Spurn lighthouse

Spurn point, Blackbird Bonanza

Glossy ibis at the outstrays

Sunset over redshank at Welwick

Belated pics of an enjoyable (but tiring) days birding at Spurn and Welwick saltmarsh. Finally came across some glossy ibis. I was starting to think I might be the only birder who'd not seen any of the influx

I do like what they've done/doing at the outstrays. The birds and other wildlife also seem to be enjoying what's on offer, besides that small bird 😔

Great clip and lovely to bump into you both again. It was fascinating to hear about it's hunting technique.

CO2 emissions rose by a record amount in 2024. Terrible news. Warming is already affecting birdlife on the planet negatively & the damage is accelerating.

To slow it we can stop flying, drive less, eat plant-based & consume less.
Spread the word, be an example, keep talking & vote Green
#ukbirding

Always a relief when you turn up to see some very engaged looking birders ☺️

I was sweating a bit on the train down when there was no birdguides alerts on its presence

I took a lot of photos ☺️
#rarebirdsUK

Took the trains down to Oakham yesterday to see the Baird's Sandpiper at Rutland water. Met some nice fellow birder and had a cracking brownie at the cafe. Good day off.

#rarebirds #ukbirding

Thanks Mac, it was handy being in ringers hands

Those Redpoll really are suckers for that net #migweek

You have my sympathy.
I've asked myself that on a few too many occasions.
When you reply on public transport it can easily spoil a full day.

Fantastic shots, Steve. Looks like you got some lovely views of them.

Ever so slightly (hugely) envious. I've been looking at the trains/accommodation for a week or two now.
I'll have to make do with your fantastic collage & the knowledge that you had the pleasure today.

Cracking shot. Cracking bird

Yes, after an hour of failure I was lucky enough to bump into a birding group who had distant scoped views of it. I would have struggled with my binoculars.

I'll keep an eye over the next few days. I'm just on the train heading to cottingham from Bridlington after a post work dash to see the grey phalarope.

Quite likely they were the same skein that passed over mine 7:10 this morning, another which was more distant and of similar numbers seemed to be heading further eastward

I'm counting the days 🫣

Thanks Carl.

Showing my appreciation for the cracking little Red-necked Phalarope that has been kind enough to hang around until the weekend bus to Spurn. Fantastic bird.
#yorkshirebirding #yorkshirebirds

An enjoyable days birding along the East coast. The walk from Bempton to Flamborough brought a number of Pied Fly's, Wheatear & Whinchat with a variety of hungry warblers. Nicely topped off with a smattering of Swifts overhead.

Some fantastic birding

I've just ordered it. Sounds ideal 🙂 Thank you for the recommendation.

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I'll have to borrow my wife's couldron and recipe book

Thanks for the response Mac, I think I'll just have to give it a miss this year. Just feel a bit of a pillock going down to seawatch without the necessary equipment

@scarpermac.bsky.social Hope you're well Mac & enjoying the weekend.
I'm guessing you've visited Flam Seawatch Festival before?

I'm currently scopeless but would love to go. Just wondering if it'd still be a worthwhile trip for me as I'm clueless about Seawatching.

Absolutely stunning.