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Ralph Todd

@bexleybirder.bsky.social
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Travelling, birding, craniac, whale watching, photography. Cruise ship speaker. Also follows international athletics & the Tractor Boys

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John Poyner @rothiemoon.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
There’s a huge issue here….just how many other users of EBird & Birdtrack are now entering their Merlin lists with no visual confirmation!?
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gpcbirding.bsky.social @gpcbirding.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
On September 16th 1982 I estimated a total of 250,000 Swallows roosted at Barton on Humber with 70,000 still on 29th: tonight 44 years on there was not one! With Spurn Migfest lacking Mig it is obvious we are heading for the precipice like the proverbial lemmings but 99% of Britains don’t care:
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Dungeness Bird Observatory @dungenessbirdobs.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Come join us for the Big Kent Bird Migration Day at Dungeness Bird Observatory! There will be lots going on, with a guided walk, visible migration watches, seawatching and hopefully bird ringing if the weather allows. We hope to see you there! #kentbirding
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Murray Orchard @murrayorchard.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
To celebrate bird migration to and from the county, the KOS & partners are holding a day of birdwatching, ringing & recording on 27th of Sept. Please join us at one of 3 participating sites. See kentos.org.uk/index.php/even… for details & instructions of how to sign up where relevant.
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Ralph Todd @bexleybirder.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Birders notebook found at Oare almost all records from Kent sites. Anyone know the owner?@kentishplover.bsky.social
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Ralph Todd @bexleybirder.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Birders notebook found at Oare. Regular notes from Dungeness. Anyone know the owner? @dungenessbirdobs.bsky.social
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Ralph Todd @bexleybirder.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
Post Ralph Todd @bexleybirder.bsky.social Great afternoon of Diamond League athletics at the London Stadium and a mile World record courtesyof a stunning run by Josh Kerr. 18:42 · 18 Jul 2026 Everybody can reply 1 save Write your reply
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Ralph Todd @bexleybirder.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
A couple of great days at Global Birdfair. Nice to catch up with so many mates, a few featured here.
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Portland Bird Observatory @portlandbirdobs.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
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20th May
20th May: Apart from the day's sea happenings it was quiet on the migration front; hirundines continued to trickle thru with a single Hobby ...
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Ralph Todd @bexleybirder.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Great to have been at the premier at the Barbican this evening, a different look at life and career of an artist I've followed since As tears go by. 45 minute concert after the screening including Beth Orton, Jarvis Cocker Rufus Wainwright and Anna Carvi. A great night
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BTO | British Trust for Ornithology @btobirds.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
A great start to the day here at the BTO Annual Conference in Northampton! We have a packed day ahead, and we’re looking forward to chatting to so many members and supporters.
Photo of the audience gathered at the BTO Annual Conference in Northampton
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BTO Cymru @btocymru.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
Congratulations to Julian @penrhynbirder.bsky.social on being awarded the Dilys Breese Medal for his contribution to ornithology and sharing BTO's work across Wales!
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BTO | British Trust for Ornithology @btobirds.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
Congratulations to our award winners this evening, and thank you to everyone who attended to celebrate with them! Thank you also to the Society of Wildlife Artists for their generosity in allowing us to hold our award ceremony on the opening night of the Natural Eye exhibition at Mall Galleries!
A crowd of people in a room at the Society of Wildlife Artists Natural Eye Exhibition at the Mall Galleries, with artwork on the walls in the background.
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Graham jaggard @graham-jaggard.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
This is the email address of the CEO of the RSPB. beccy.speight@rspb.org.uk If you care about the degrading of Radipole and Lodmoor, send her an email to tell her these site are valuable and need supporting. Please see the attached I have put out on X as well.
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Ralph Todd @bexleybirder.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
@portlandbirdobs.bsky.social wryneck obs quarry 9am
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Ralph Todd @bexleybirder.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
Wryneck Obs Quarry Portland
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Barry Wright @birdingbazzer.bsky.social · 10/08/2025
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/sa...
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Save Broadness Cruising Club – Stop the Eviction 🚤🌊
For over 30 years, Broadness Cruising Club has been part of the heart and heritage of Swanscombe Peninsula. Members like Bob Thwaites have cared for this space, enriched the salt marsh habitat, and br...
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Ralph Todd @bexleybirder.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
Only my 2nd common whitethroat in our garden this morning. 1st was 5th August 2023. Clearly a good time of year to be looking out for them.
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Ralph Todd @bexleybirder.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
Only my 2nd common whitethroat in our garden this morning. 1st was 5th August 2023. Clearly a good time of year to be looking out for them.
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Shitlawns @shitlawns.bsky.social · 04/05/2025
With record temperatures and very little rain before Summer has even begun, we need to start taking better care of our natural world for wildlife and climate. An easy start is to ban lifeless plastic gardens 📝 petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...
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Kabir Kaul @kaulofthewilduk.bsky.social · 23/05/2025
The @nationalparkcity.bsky.social Walking Festival ends 31st May. A perfect opportunity to meet fellow nature lovers and explore our National Park City. I’m especially excited for Sunday's ‘beating the bounds’ walk with @saveleamarshes.bsky.social! Events: nationalparkcity.london/london-walki...
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London Walking Festival London National Park City
Dates: 1st to 31st May London National Park City are working together with Go Jauntly and Footways to create a walking festival celebrating walking (and wheeling) in London.
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Richard Webb @mcbirder.bsky.social · 17/05/2025
Also pleasing to see the refreshing Canadian approach to dogs and wildlife. If only UK conservation organisations were as robust in their approach to dogs and cats!
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Ralph Todd @bexleybirder.bsky.social · 06/04/2025
First visit to RSPB Worth Marshes for a couple of years. What a fabulous wetland
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John Poyner @rothiemoon.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
Lek it Be.
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Bird Watching & Wildlife Club at the Grant Arms Hotel @bwwc.bsky.social · 08/03/2025
Join us at the Grant Arms Hotel in Grantown-on-Spey for a free talk by the RSPB’s head of investigations, Ian Thompson. Tuesday 11th March at 8:30pm
Stopping Raptor persecution in the Scottish highlands poster
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Ralph Todd @bexleybirder.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
Our first day in Costa Rica began with Ferruginous pygmy owl and end with Black and White owl with keel-billed motmot in between. Now at Arenal Observatory Lodge with a stunning view..
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Ralph Todd @bexleybirder.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
Very sad news the death of Marianne Fairhfull. Followed her since As Tears Go By, North Country Maid, Broken English, Give my Love to London and more. An Evening with Marianne at the V&A was an enlightening and amusing evening. Rest in peace.
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Dominic Couzens @dominiccouzens.bsky.social · 15/01/2025
The RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch is coming up 24-26 January. Here's a perfect guide. Amazon reviewers say: "The best bird ID book I have found by far" and "Witty, informative commentary and beautiful photos". @CarlBovisNature @Natures_Voice @JB_Publishing
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Ralph Todd @bexleybirder.bsky.social · 03/01/2025
Pleased to add this Spotted Redshank to my new year list on @kentishplover.bsky.social field trip to RSPB Cliffe Pools
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Ralph Todd @bexleybirder.bsky.social · 31/12/2024
Sad to hear the death of legendary broadcaster Johnnie Walker. Followed him since Radio Caroline in the 60's
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Wild Justice @wildjustice.bsky.social · 12/12/2024
On a day when house building is in the news, we publish a new report - LOST NATURE. In it, we asked if housing developers have been delivering their ecological commitments. Answer: NO. Read the report here: wildjustice.org.uk/general/lost... 1/8
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Patrick Barkham @patrickbarkham.bsky.social · 12/12/2024
Big flaw with Labour's 1.5m new homes – house-builders can't be trusted to add biodiversity, as this important @wildjustice.bsky.social study reveals: www.theguardian.com/environment/... Simple solution: funding for proper inspection/enforcement/penalties.
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Housebuilders supply only half of promised nature-friendly features, survey finds
Developers in England deliver 53% of features such as trees and bird boxes demanded in planning permissions, study says
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Ralph Todd @bexleybirder.bsky.social · 06/12/2024
Great night of laughs at the O2 last night
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Ralph Todd @bexleybirder.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
Wonderful few hours at the Natural History Museum, two excellent exhibitions,Wildlife Photographer of the Year and Birds - Brilliant and Bizarre. Highly recommended.
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Ralph Todd @bexleybirder.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
Monday Night at the London Palladium with the brilliant Bellowhead supported by the excellent Longest Johns
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Ralph Todd @bexleybirder.bsky.social · 17/10/2024
Our 4 weeks around Portland and Weymouth have come to end. What a last day with hen harrier and Radde's warbler almost the last 2 species seen and possibly our last swallows of the year. With thanks to all @portlandbirdobs.bsky.social especially Martin and Jodie
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Ralph Todd @bexleybirder.bsky.social · 16/10/2024
295 Brent geese Ferrybridge incl 1 pale bellied. 4 bar-tailed godwit @portlandbirdobs.bsky.social
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Ralph Todd @bexleybirder.bsky.social · 13/10/2024
@portlandbirdobs.bsky.social black redstart Thumb Lane, by no.28
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Ralph Todd @bexleybirder.bsky.social · 11/10/2024
8.40am single flock c400 woodpigeons high and south over Chesil Beach caravan site @portlandbirdobs.bsky.social
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Ralph Todd @bexleybirder.bsky.social · 05/10/2024
Great to catch up with this showy red-breasted flycatcher at Culverwell this afternoon @portlandbirdobs.bsky.social
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