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Winter Safari this AM: 1 WT Eagle, 1 Glossy Ibis, 4 GN Diver, c400 Avocet, 4 Marsh Harrier, c50 RB Merg’s, 1 Ruff, 3 Kingfisher, 14 Spoonbill, c60 db Brent Geese, c50 Barwit, 2 Bearded Tit plus ‘the usual’ @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social

Looks delicious

First Slavonian Grebe and 5 Goldeneye of the winter were out in Brands Bay this afternoon @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social

I don't think it's that easy as the seals are very mobile and they can't rope off the whole point. They rely on people being sensible.
Always a good boat trip to see them from Morston

Water Rail are regular night migrants over Poole & the Asda Peregrines often take advantage of the light pollution & catch them at night. The remains are often blown off the feeding ledge on the Asda flats during strong winds giving a great insight into recent food items @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social

2 Pink-footed Geese on RSPB Arne Moors viewable from Slepe Heath. @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social

This Snow Bunting turned up at Baiter Park today. A really confiding bird that will hopefully stick around for others to see, like the one last year on Hamworthy Beach.

Video by Brittany Maxted through binoculars
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Anyone want a serviceable bike, or know of a charity in the Leics/Northants/Rutland area who take them?

Yep. I should give them a bash

Don't think I've ever made dumplings

Isn't pork quite affordable?

Sounds lovely

I’d guess that almost nobody in the UK are cheering Trump on, and only those who think television should be all about gameshows and celebrity makeover shows believe the BBC should be defunded. Other than that, Go Truss!…

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You don't have to have meat for Sunday lunch. People also eat cheaper meat / poultry

Surely people have Sunday lunch every week?

A record 8 Water Pipit have been colour ringed by Stour Ringing Group this winter at RSPB Lytchett. This is part of a UK scheme to find out more about Water Pipit migration across Europe.
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Photos by @narwhalsh.bsky.social

Has it? I didn't realise that

Snow?

You really do. It was wonderful. Dark fruits, prunes and treacle

As good as beer gets.

A new Photography Project. - Planning for Eryri

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An unexpected encounter with this #Garganey at Devon's #BowlingGreenMarsh this morning. It showed well for a couple of minutes before vanishing. Great pick up by @mrianb.bsky.social 👍. #DevonBirds #UKBirding

Roughly 10k Wood Pigeon have migrated high above Poole Harbour this AM. Pretty low total compared to previous years exceptional totals of +150k
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I bet they do

Artisanal

The Mason Arms, Thrapston, Northamptonshire I'm sure I've mentioned it before, but Table Skittles as a pub and club game has fallen off a cliff in the part of Leicestershire/Northampt...

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Quite true

My goodness

Impressive

Review of the Week: 27 October-2 November 2025 Miles Cluff reports on the best birds seen in Britain, Ireland and the Western Palearctic during the week of 27 October-2 November 2025. Siberian Rubythroat, Isabelline Shrike, two Oriental Turtle Doves, and Boat-tailed Grackle provided the week's big talking points.

Review of the Week: 27 October-2 November 2025

There were plenty of treats, including Siberian Rubythroat, Isabelline Shrike and two Oriental Turtle Doves, and a trick, in the form of a Boat-tailed Grackle. Miles Cluff reports: