@rich62.bsky.social
Retired teacher. Wildlife enthusiast. Novice birdwatcher. Keen follower of cricket (Bridgwater CC) and local football. Parent of two Border Terriers. ππͺΆπ¦π¦‘π¦π¦
Kingβs Sedgemoor Drain on my morning walk today.
11.12.2025 10:15 β π 7 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Obliging Stonechats at Steart Marshes yesterday.
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Kestrels at Steart Marshes yesterday.
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Friendly Robins at RSPB Ham Wall yesterday.
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Chaffinch, Great White Egret, Cormorant and Goldfinch at RSPB Ham Wall yesterday.
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Mallards, Mute Swan and Great White Egret at Shapwick Heath NNR today.
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I think he/she was a member π. Not what you expect to see there - must be on migration I suppose. First one Iβve ever seen.
22.10.2025 17:57 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0
Gadwall, Great Crested Grebe, Cormorant and Lapwing at RSPB Ham Wall today. There was also a Ring Ouzel in the car park!
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Fantastic photo ππππ
18.10.2025 08:20 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0Wow! What a fantastic day and great photos ππππ
10.10.2025 06:35 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0
Cormorant, Gadwall, Mallard and Great White Egret in the sunshine at Westhay Moor NNR today.
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A beautiful sky over Somerset this evening.
29.09.2025 18:15 β π 19 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Cattle Egret, Little Grebe, Gadwall and Mallard at Westhay Moor NNR yesterday.
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A lovely write-up about a visit to a unique club. Clapton sounds well worth a visit. ππππ
03.08.2025 16:46 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0What a wonderful clip. Thank you for sharing that! π
23.07.2025 13:17 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0Your fantastic photos are certainly stimulating my interest π
13.07.2025 19:43 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0A lovely picture of two really great players. π
27.06.2025 20:04 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
The Peregrine Falcons at Taunton Minster this morning.
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Yellow Water-Lily on the Bridgwater and Taunton Canal this week. I only noticed the damselflies after Iβd taken the picture.
12.06.2025 12:18 β π 14 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0
Juvenile Reed Warbler near Fordgate along the Bridgwater and Taunton Canal today.
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Reed Warbler, Grey Heron, Mute Swan and Grey Wagtail near North Newton along the Bridgwater and Taunton Canal today.
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Grey wagtail at North Newton on the Bridgwater and Taunton Canal today.
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His book about Brian Clough is probably the best football book Iβve ever read. Absolutely brilliant. π
28.05.2025 15:25 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Reed Bunting, Mute Swan, Little Egret and Whimbrel at Steart Marshes today.
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One of many very noisy Reed Warblers along the Bridgwater and Taunton Canal yesterday.
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Pied Flycatcher at Elan Valley Dam last week.
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A noisy Robin at the Elan Valley Dam last week.
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Donβt rush out & mow you lawnβ¦ instead enjoy your beautiful long grass filled with wildflowers β¦ and wildlife will thank you for leaving an important habitat undisturbed!
02.04.2025 15:35 β π 73 π 22 π¬ 0 π 2
Mute Swan, Greylag Goose, Great Crested Grebe and Great White Egret at Westhay Moor NNR today.
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Very friendly Robins at RSPB Ham Wall today.
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