crisisgibbard.bsky.social @crisisgibbard.bsky.social · 12/09/2026s that were present mind you the dog had enough 000
crisisgibbard.bsky.social @crisisgibbard.bsky.social · 12/09/2026after slog around grain yday afternoon ,i needed to see a bird and the wryneck didnt disappiont incredible views were had at swalecliffe great to see russ blackman tom cackett. while it kicked off at dunge ,im sure this wryneck has returned for its 3rd year im sure it poked its tongue out at the tog 190
Reposted by @crisisgibbard.bsky.socialPloddingbirder @ploddingbirder.bsky.social · 12/09/2026Dungeness: Some highly cropped images of the fantastic Brown Booby, that was brilliantly picked out by @neilburt.bsky.social in among a large distant feeding flock of Gannets this afternoon off the fishing boats. Despite woeful phone signal at Dunge most the of the locals connected thanks to radio. 312411
Reposted by @crisisgibbard.bsky.socialNeil Burt @neilburt.bsky.social · 12/09/2026An unforgettable afternoon at the Dungeness Fishing Boats when at c14:15 I picked up a fabulous BROWN BOOBY feeding amongst a group of Gannets offshore. Panic ensued but the 5 of us got on the bird before MC summoned more eyes from DBO & local birding community. Photos obtained by others… 🌟 Bird !!! 7818
crisisgibbard.bsky.social @crisisgibbard.bsky.social · 09/09/2026www.facebook.com/share/1F6yWS...facebook.com 100
Reposted by @crisisgibbard.bsky.socialbeachyheadbirder.bsky.social @beachyheadbirder.bsky.social · 06/09/2026Beachy Head: An outstanding day of raptor passage with a total of 7 Honey Buzzard (including a flock of 4) a male Hen Harrier, 2 Marsh Harrier and a Short eared Owl. #sussexbirding 1778
Reposted by @crisisgibbard.bsky.socialPloddingbirder @ploddingbirder.bsky.social · 31/08/2026While checking the old Jurys Gap sandpit, East Sussex early afternoon, I came across this gorgeous juvenile Red-necked Phalarope, which as is usual with this species was very confiding. Also Wood Sandpiper, 2 each of Ruff and Common Sandpiper and a juvenile Black Tern. 0866
Reposted by @crisisgibbard.bsky.socialOli Mockridge @yeovilbirder.bsky.social · 26/08/2026Summerhouse Hill this morning: 5 Redstart still, 2 Spotted Flycatcher, Lesser Whitethroat, 3 Whitethroat, 2 Willow Warbler, 3 Yellow Wagtail, 2 House Martin & 1 Swift #ukbirding #somersetbirding 0304
Reposted by @crisisgibbard.bsky.socialNige Jarman @nigej.bsky.social · 26/08/2026I was expecting more after the rain last night: 2 Wheatear, 2 Whinchat, 1 Common Sand, 1 Grey Heron #Bockhill this morning + plenty of Adonis Blues. 0161
Reposted by @crisisgibbard.bsky.socialMarc Heath @marcheath.bsky.social · 26/08/2026Immature male Red veined Darter from the Nethergong area, Kent today. NEW photos @ marcheath.blogspot.com. @britishdragonflies.bsky.social @smallshire.bsky.social #Teamdragonfly #KentDragonflies 0131
Reposted by @crisisgibbard.bsky.socialBarry Wright @birdingbazzer.bsky.social · 26/08/2026A few hours at Warden point, Kent today produced without much effort 5 Pied Fly and a Spot Fly #kentbirding 0251
Reposted by @crisisgibbard.bsky.socialRuss Blackman @russblackman.bsky.social · 26/08/2026Always good to see a Hoopoe, at Abbot's Cliff 0193
Reposted by @crisisgibbard.bsky.socialJamie Partridge @jamiepartridge.bsky.social · 26/08/2026Another 2 Honey Buzzards today in great conditions,The first - this striped juvenile which came in over the harbour at 12.30 and continued inland.An unsexed Adult came low and West over the house at 16.30 with Gulls & Peregrine in pursuit was my 10th of the year so far here at the coast.#kentbirding 0775
Reposted by @crisisgibbard.bsky.socialAndy Appleton @andyappleton.bsky.social · 26/08/2026A few bits from around #TunbridgeWells over the last few days. I almost forgot about Autumn Ladies Tresses until I saw some photos online but found just three - although if I had arrived at the cemetery a few more minutes before closing time I may have found a few more. 1141
Reposted by @crisisgibbard.bsky.socialScott Haughie @scottbirder.bsky.social · 26/08/2026Pied Fly at Nethercourt Park early evening. A few Wheatear on the cliff top paddocks. Over to the West Cliff to catch up with the Whinchats found by @ramsgatebirds.bsky.social plus a bonus Tree Pipit and 1-2 Willow Warbler. 0132
Reposted by @crisisgibbard.bsky.socialScott Haughie @scottbirder.bsky.social · 26/08/2026#kentbirding 0101
Reposted by @crisisgibbard.bsky.socialDungeness Bird Observatory @dungenessbirdobs.bsky.social · 26/08/2026Potentially the highlight of the day however was a Tamarisk Peacock, which is a first for the Observatory. 0141
Reposted by @crisisgibbard.bsky.socialDungeness Bird Observatory @dungenessbirdobs.bsky.social · 26/08/2026There was a small arrival on the land which included a good deal of quality with a Pied Flycatcher, a Redstart, five Whinchat including one ringed, two Nightingale and 29 Wheatear. 1151
Reposted by @crisisgibbard.bsky.socialDungeness Bird Observatory @dungenessbirdobs.bsky.social · 26/08/2026Four Honey Buzzards recorded during the course of the day, with one juvenile and three adults. Other vismig included 630 Sand Martin, 140 House Martin, 1450 Swallow, five Tree Pipit and 170 Yellow Wagtail. #kentbirding 1605
Reposted by @crisisgibbard.bsky.socialAdrian Kettle @akettle.bsky.social · 31/07/2026The most exciting thing to have happened in Mid Yell this month is this funky leucistic Starling, moulting to 1st winter. #birdingshetland 0192
Reposted by @crisisgibbard.bsky.socialMike Buckland @mcbuckland.bsky.social · 19/04/2026The unpredictability of UK birding is so much part of the fun. Who would have predicted a Ross’s Gull in mid April walking around behind a tractor in a potato field in North Norfolk? Great find by Trev Girling who got the news out immediately and superb relocate by Matt Lonsdale. #NorfolkBirding 1756
Reposted by @crisisgibbard.bsky.socialDungeness Bird Observatory @dungenessbirdobs.bsky.social · 11/03/2026Come stay at the Observatory this spring with the season being well underway with plenty of offshore passage the last couple of days! Theres plenty of availability and for a very reasonable price of £15 per night for friends, and £20 per night for others! Come along and see some migration in action! 0187
Reposted by @crisisgibbard.bsky.socialAndy Appleton @andyappleton.bsky.social · 19/02/2026The house has just gone on the market, shout if you want it or call up Sumner Pridham. #TunbridgeWells has lots going for it. We plan to move to Norwich and Taverham is a favoured area - it’s also where we saw an overwintering Hoopoe on this day 1994 (on a school playing field, no idea which one).sumnerpridham.co.ukProperty in Pennine Walk, Tunbridge Wells 581
crisisgibbard.bsky.social @crisisgibbard.bsky.social · 07/01/202650 goosander bb res ,14males,13ad1immdrakes not much else. R.I.P JT 060
Reposted by @crisisgibbard.bsky.socialStuart Goodwin @spg73.bsky.social · 04/01/2026Completed a 5mile walk around Ospringe & Painters Forstal late morning/ early afternoon. Middle & Sandbark Woods produced a mobile Nuthatch along with Goldcrest, Great Tit. Coxett Wood had multiple clumps Butcher’s Broom. Great Spot & Green Woodpecker seen. 14 species added to the 2026 year list. 191
crisisgibbard.bsky.social @crisisgibbard.bsky.social · 03/01/2026when i first visited capel fleet birds were plentyful 5thousand plus lapwings same number golden plover wintering ruff. lapland bunts were there if you could find them rabbits everywhere so were rough leg buzzards ,seems i was lucky to see1 skylark 50 corn bunt 0100
Reposted by @crisisgibbard.bsky.socialCraig Holden @craigholden.bsky.social · 02/01/2026My Swarovski STS 65 HD scope, with 20-60 zoom is available, although lens caps missing. Comes with stay-on case (front lost its lower clip). Tripod available. Know any local young birders who may like it? - free of charge @landguardbo.bsky.social @landguardbirder.bsky.social @david-walsh.bsky.social 31915
crisisgibbard.bsky.social @crisisgibbard.bsky.social · 03/01/2026Must be bean geese on capel fleet the flock seems to be getting bigger top of hill picked out 3 whooper swans with 4 bewicks, perergere nice f 060
Reposted by @crisisgibbard.bsky.socialAdrian Kettle @akettle.bsky.social · 18/11/2025Had to go over to Unst today to pick up my car that’s been there all autumn. Took the opportunity to go to look at 2 Long eared Owls, managed to find a third bird there as well! Best I could do in dull light, the other 2 were even more obscured.#Shetlandbirding 0433
crisisgibbard.bsky.social @crisisgibbard.bsky.social · 21/10/2025bluetail eventually gave itself up very late in day ,n white squirrel appeared. hmm. still missing rbfly. 030
Reposted by @crisisgibbard.bsky.socialBrendan Ryan @brendanryan1.bsky.social · 21/10/2025A nice change from Yellow-browed Warblers, found this Siberian Chiffchaff on Kingsdown Beach this morning. Inevitably it was with a Yellow-browed Warbler! Photo- Nigel Jarman 0312
Reposted by @crisisgibbard.bsky.socialPloddingbirder @ploddingbirder.bsky.social · 21/10/2025Dungeness: Short-eared Owl just arrived in from the sea at the fishing boats this morning. #UKBirding #Kentbirding 1685
Reposted by @crisisgibbard.bsky.socialNige Jarman @nigej.bsky.social · 21/10/2025Yellow-browed Warbler & Siberian Chiffchaff at Kingsdown Beach this afternoon. Both found by @brendanryan1.bsky.social. 1181
crisisgibbard.bsky.social @crisisgibbard.bsky.social · 19/10/2025ah bluetail for me was a Very nontickable view. but 3 yellow browed s firecrest and a lirberian young tree full of goldcrest a amazing sight today. 020
crisisgibbard.bsky.social @crisisgibbard.bsky.social · 18/10/2025cmon just need rbfly ,bluetail ,palm Bay needle tail never appeared as its Kents top swift sites in oct/Nov we settled for pr eider ,shags ,3 c scoter little gull ,rtd gannets 020
crisisgibbard.bsky.social @crisisgibbard.bsky.social · 07/10/20258 whooper swans bromhey farm northward Hill rspb on small resivior from sweeney viewpoint found by will early doors present up till dusk yday ,hope they hang around but mostly reorientate back to welney. 020
Reposted by @crisisgibbard.bsky.socialJ Hanlon @jahanlon.bsky.social · 18/09/2025My absolute bugbear on Facebook #BirdingMemes #Birds #Identification 271
Reposted by @crisisgibbard.bsky.socialPloddingbirder @ploddingbirder.bsky.social · 10/09/2025At Jurys Gap I was surprised to see 5 Curlew Sandpipers in the the field with the Golden Plovers, even more surprised when a Dotterel dropped in, sadly no sign of the American Golden Plover though only a small portion of the Golden Plover flock was present. #UKBirding #Sussexbirding 3564
Reposted by @crisisgibbard.bsky.socialJ Hanlon @jahanlon.bsky.social · 05/09/2025Nature notebook for last few weeks, birds, fish & inverts #summer #autumn 051
Reposted by @crisisgibbard.bsky.socialRuss Blackman @russblackman.bsky.social · 06/09/202540 years in wait. Aye-aye 1172
Reposted by @crisisgibbard.bsky.socialNige Jarman @nigej.bsky.social · 06/09/2025A good morning #Bockhill with 1st Ring Ouzel of the autumn, Grasshopper Warbler, 2 Wheatear, Whinchat and this dapper male Redstart in the Freedown. 0291
Reposted by @crisisgibbard.bsky.socialPortland Bird Observatory @portlandbirdobs.bsky.social · 06/09/2025Big flock - 10-20 - of Glossy Ibis just gone north v close up East Cliffs - so close and so briefly seen from the Obs that we couldn't get a proper count of them! 0474
Reposted by @crisisgibbard.bsky.socialPortland Bird Observatory @portlandbirdobs.bsky.social · 06/09/2025...think we can see at least 14 in this single snatched photo of part of the flock just as they went out of view so guessing there must have been 15-20 in total 0654
Reposted by @crisisgibbard.bsky.socialPloddingbirder @ploddingbirder.bsky.social · 28/08/2025Dungeness: There were 5 Wheatears by the sea watch hide early morning, all moved quickly inland, the sea watch was however very poor. 4 Grasshopper Warblers were trapped and ringed this morning by the DBO ringing team, thanks to them for the alerts and photo opportunity. #UKBirding #Kentbirding 0392
Reposted by @crisisgibbard.bsky.social"Quercus" @quercus632511.bsky.social · 28/08/2025First "Scrub bash " of the late Summer/Autumn at #dungeness first thing ,had an hours "Butterflying " before kick off ,amongst probably 30 + Small Coppers was this Aberrant individual AB; Cuprinus .Also a single Clouded Yellow #butterflies#insects 1253
Reposted by @crisisgibbard.bsky.socialPloddingbirder @ploddingbirder.bsky.social · 31/08/2025After a night of strong winds and rain I wasn't expecting much in the VC15 trap, so to find this Striped Hawk-moth in the trap was a great surprise this morning. It looks pristine so probably hasn't come far. @migrantmothuk.bsky.social #Teammoth #Kentmoths 2773
Reposted by @crisisgibbard.bsky.socialPloddingbirder @ploddingbirder.bsky.social · 31/08/2025Dungeness: This 3rd cal year Gannet came into the Gull melee at the fishing boats this afternoon. #UKBirding 0251
Reposted by @crisisgibbard.bsky.socialPloddingbirder @ploddingbirder.bsky.social · 31/08/2025Dungeness: Juvenile/1w Caspian Gull and Yellow-legged Gull at the Fishing boats this afternoon. #UKBirding 0612
