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Ben Thomas @benthomas-1983.bsky.social · 7h

First bird of my day: a flock of crows crossing the misty valley on a cool, calm morning. #Firstbirdofmyday

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Ben Thomas @benthomas-1983.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

First bird of my day: a skein of geese flying overhead in the misty valley as I make my way to work. #Firstbirdofmyday

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Helen Day @lbflyawayhome.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Autumn bonfire Artist: CF Tunnicliffe (What to Look for in Autumn, 1960)

On a misty autumn evening, a small group of cows approach a bonfire with curiosity

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Ben Thomas @benthomas-1983.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Absolutely, its always a pleasure to see them in the garden.

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Ben Thomas @benthomas-1983.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

First bird of my day: a goldfinch perched in the hedgerow on a calm, mild morning. #Firstbirdofmyday

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Ben Thomas @benthomas-1983.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

It’s been a strange season! Also a common pear in flower so I’m interested to see how they flower next spring 🤞

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Ben Thomas @benthomas-1983.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

First bird of my day: a Red kite calling from the valley below on a calm, quiet morning. #Firstbirdofmyday

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Ben Thomas @benthomas-1983.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Bilberry and Cowberry flowering on the Stiperstones after the recent rainfall. #Wildflowerhour

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Helen Day @lbflyawayhome.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

“A full harvest moon is rising, though it is still only twilight” (What to Look for in Autumn, 1960) Artist: CF Tunnicliffe Writer: EL GrantWatson

A barn owl is perched on a wall in front of a small Village at sunset

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Ben Thomas @benthomas-1983.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Bird cherry and Rowan flowering for a second time maybe a second spring due to the drought conditions in summer #Wildflowerhour

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Ben Thomas @benthomas-1983.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

First bird of my day: a jackdaw calling from the mist on a chilly, quiet morning. #Firstbirdofmyday

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Ben Thomas @benthomas-1983.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

First bird of my day: crows calling somewhere in the misty valley below on a calm, cool morning. #Firstbirdofmyday

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Ben Thomas @benthomas-1983.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

First bird of my day: a buzzard mewing and circling the hillside on a calm, grey morning. Hope you feel better soon. #Firstbirdofmyday

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Ben Thomas @benthomas-1983.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

First bird of my day: a flock of wood pigeons taking off from a dew covered field on a cool, bright morning. #Firstbirdofmyday

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Ben Thomas @benthomas-1983.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

First bird of my day: a trio of blue tits moving through the hedgerow on a damp and breezy morning. #Firstbirdofmyday

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Ben Thomas @benthomas-1983.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

First bird of my day: six wood pigeons taking off from the field next door on a drizzly, calm morning. #Firstbirdofmyday

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Ben Thomas @benthomas-1983.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

First bird of my day: a pair of goldfinches on a bright, cool morning. #Firstbirdofmyday

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Ben Thomas @benthomas-1983.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

First bird of my day: goldfinches and blue tits on a breezy, damp morning. #Firstbirdofmyday

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Helen Day @lbflyawayhome.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

“The swallows can be distinguished from the martins by their reddish-chestnut throats and foreheads, their beautiful steel-blue backs and wings, and their long, forked tails” Writer: EL Grant Watson Artist : CF Tunnicliffe

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Ben Thomas @benthomas-1983.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

First bird of my day: a wood pigeon and red kite sharing the blue sky on a cool, breezy and autumnal morning. #Firstbirdofmyday

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Ben Thomas @benthomas-1983.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

First bird of my day: five cormorants flying over the water on a quiet, overcast morning. #Firstbirdofmyday

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Ben Thomas @benthomas-1983.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

First bird of my day: a house sparrow chirping from the trees on a damp, quiet morning, and a bonus hooded crow, my first time seeing this species as they don’t exist in my area. Hope you’re on the mend soon Hannah. #Firstbirdofmyday

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Ben Thomas @benthomas-1983.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

First bird of my day: a crow calling from a tower on a calm, damp morning. #Firstbirdofmyday

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Ben Thomas @benthomas-1983.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

First bird of my day: a pair of feral pigeons in a city park on a bright, calm morning. Hope you’re ok Hannah. #Firstbirdofmyday

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Ben Thomas @benthomas-1983.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

First bird of my day: a pair of goldfinches feeding on thistle seeds on a calm, quiet morning. #Firstbirdofmyday

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Ben Thomas @benthomas-1983.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Harebell - Campanula rotundifolia with a little rain hanging on the petals after a sharp shower. #Wildflowerhour

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Ben Thomas @benthomas-1983.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

First bird of my day: a pair of dunnocks hunting around for food at the base of the hedgerow on an overcast, calm morning. #Firstbirdofmyday

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Ben Thomas @benthomas-1983.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

First bird of my day: a flock of wood pigeons taking off from their tree perch on a drizzly, quiet morning. Feel better soon Hannah. #Firstbirdofmyday

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Ben Thomas @benthomas-1983.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

First bird of my day: a small flock of blue tits moving through the hedgerow on a calm, cloudy morning. #Firstbirdofmyday

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Ben Thomas @benthomas-1983.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

First bird of my day: a crow flying south down the valley on a breezy morning with a little drizzle falling. #Firstbirdofmyday

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Ben Thomas @benthomas-1983.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Thanks I’ll give it a watch!

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Ben Thomas @benthomas-1983.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

First bird of my day: a red kite flying overhead and a flock of blue tits picking their way through the trees in search of food on a calm, mild morning. #Firstbirdofmyday

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Ben Thomas @benthomas-1983.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Ivy bee-Colletes hederae just one of a few hundred that appeared today in the polytunnel, its the first one I’ve seen but they seem happy here! #Bees

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Ben Thomas @benthomas-1983.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

First bird of my day: a pair of red kites silently gliding down the valley on a calm, sunny morning. Yes, it’s lovely to hear the birds singing, it feels like a second spring with many plants turning green again after the drought. #Firstbirdofmyday

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Ben Thomas @benthomas-1983.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Spear thistle-Cirsium vulgare back in flower again now things have greened up after the recent rain, a little late for #Wildflowerhour but such a bright little flower against the still drought affected grass is worth a post.

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Ben Thomas @benthomas-1983.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

First bird of my day: a buzzard riding the wind over the valley on a quiet but breezy morning. #Firstbirdofmyday

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Ben Thomas @benthomas-1983.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

First bird of my day: a Chiffchaff calling from a birch tree on a cool, damp morning. #Firstbirdofmyday

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Ben Thomas @benthomas-1983.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

First bird of my day: a trio of red kites gliding over the fields on a bright and breezy morning. Happy birthday Hannah! #Firstbirdofmyday

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Ben Thomas @benthomas-1983.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

First bird of my day: a solo magpie on the roadside and a brief flyby from a couple of goldfinches on a calm, cool morning. #Firstbirdofmyday

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Ben Thomas @benthomas-1983.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

First bird of my day: a pair of jackdaws crossed overhead on a calm, cool morning. #Firstbirdofmyday

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Ben Thomas @benthomas-1983.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

First bird of my day: a wood pigeon in the trees and a red kite and buzzard sharing some carrion they found in the field. #Firstbirdofmyday

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Ben Thomas @benthomas-1983.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

First bird of my day: crows and red kites crossing the valley on a cool, damp morning. #Firstbirdofmyday

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Ben Thomas @benthomas-1983.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Crab apple - Malus sylvestris from the hedgerow with a reasonable crop despite the drought. #fruits #Wildflowerhour

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Ben Thomas @benthomas-1983.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Rowan and Wild service tree for the #fruits challenge both in local hedgerows. #Wildflowerhour

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Helen Day @lbflyawayhome.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

And somehow it’s time for the first page of ‘What to Look for in Autumn’. Artist: CF Tunnicliffe

“In front of the farmhouse the oats have been bound in stooks waiting to be threshed. The Wood pigeons are here together what seeds they can. A stoat is on the hunt for fieldmice”

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Ben Thomas @benthomas-1983.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

First bird of my day: a buzzard riding the gusty winds over the valley on a damp morning. #Firstbirdofmyday

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Ben Thomas @benthomas-1983.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

First bird of my day: a pair of dunnocks hopping along the roadside before disappearing into the hedgerow on a bright, calm morning. #Firstbirdofmyday

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Ben Thomas @benthomas-1983.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Yes its a lovely sight and sound! I’ll miss them over the winter.

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Ben Thomas @benthomas-1983.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

First bird of my day: a flock of house martins wheeling overhead on a cool, damp morning. #Firstbirdofmyday

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Ben Thomas @benthomas-1983.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

First bird of my day: chattering jackdaws in the pine tree on a calm, cloudy morning. #Firstbirdofmyday

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