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Dan Richards @danswiftr.bsky.social · 3h

I'm trying to, but its a slow process for my old brain 😅

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Dan Richards @danswiftr.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Just bought myself a used EV car, and I'm loving it! 🥳

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Dan Richards @danswiftr.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Thought I better give an update from my Swift colony as it's coming to an end. It's been another good year with 31 fledged birds v's 27 last year. This is despite less breeding pairs, 13 v's 15 however more clutches of 3 eggs this year 6 v's 2.

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Dan Richards @danswiftr.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Just had an Osprey over Dover Western Docks, that looked like it come in off, before heading inland over the cliffs. #kentbirding

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Dan Richards @danswiftr.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Ah sorry, thats the area under the cliff where all the freight and cars que up.

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Dan Richards @danswiftr.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

I don't suppose one headed southwards along the cliffs over the buffer zone before heading inland by any chance? As I clocked what I thought was one at around 1pm.

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Dan Richards @danswiftr.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

Despite still waiting on over half my Swifts to arrive back, the first egg was laid yesterday from my pair in box 20, just 9 days after arriving back.

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Dan Richards @danswiftr.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

Two currently back at my house, only another 28 to left to return 😅

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Dan Richards @danswiftr.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

Any millionaires out there that want to purchase a Country Park and help protect nature? Looks like the developer at Betteshanger has given up his quest and is looking to sell. invest.jll.com/uk/en/listin...

invest.jll.com

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Alice Roberts @profaliceroberts.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

With all that’s going on in the world right now, I feel it’s really important to draw a distinction between ‘religion’ and ‘faith’. I’m not religious, but I have a humanist worldview which prioritises rational thought, empathy and kindness. I know many people of faith who hold similar values. 1/5

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Dan Richards @danswiftr.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

So a little fact check regarding this nest. The adults departed last year, one 18th July and the other the 22nd, so exactly 9 months away and more than likely spent airborne. This bird has also been the first Swift back now for 4 years. 2023 29th Apr 2024 28th Apr 2025 26th Apr 2026 22nd Apr

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Dan Richards @danswiftr.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Welcome back old friend, a bit of light in a very dark world!

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Dan Richards @danswiftr.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

White Stork flew over my workplace at Dover Western Docks earlier and headed southerly along the coast towards Folkestone. #kentbirding

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Dan Richards @danswiftr.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

Further proof Betteshanger Country Park is a significant place for wildlife. An invertebrate survey carried out last year in accordance to a S106 linked to planning on the adjacent business park, found it to be of similar significance to Swanscombe Perninsula SSSI.

A page from an invertebrate survey carried out at Betteshanger Country Park in 2025. It lists a minimum of 336 invertebrate species recored with two species officially recorded as extinct and two species previously never been recorded in Britain. It also states the site is of regional level of importance and possibly national importance, on par with Swanscombe Perninsula SSSI.

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Dan Richards @danswiftr.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

That's a shame. There seems to be no shortage of frogs milling around in mine at the mo.

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Dan Richards @danswiftr.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Two days later than last year but its here nonetheless #kentnature

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Dan Richards @danswiftr.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

Nice hearing the Redwings on the move, making my night shift more bearable #nocmig

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Tony Juniper @tonyjuniper.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

An across-government technical assessment published today recognises that "nature is the foundation of national security" and that "every critical ecosystem is on a pathway to collapse". A rational response to this would be to get very serious about nature recovery. www.gov.uk/government/p...

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Nature security assessment on global biodiversity loss, ecosystem collapse and national security

This strategic assessment explores how global biodiversity loss and the collapse of critical ecosystems could affect the UK’s resilience, security and prosperity.

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Dan Richards @danswiftr.bsky.social · 15/11/2025

Had an overtime shift yesterday. Although it never felt like work, but more a step back in time and a history lesson.

Entrance to the former Dover Marine Station.

Former station, now part of the Port of Dover Cruise terminal.

The Cavell Van was used to transport the three British bodies repatriated at the end of World War I to London including Edith Cavell and Charles Fryatt in 1919, and the Unknown Warrior in 1920 for his funeral.

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Dan Richards @danswiftr.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

Plus a Grey Seal put in an appearance #kentnature

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Dan Richards @danswiftr.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

Had a quick wander around Dover marina this morning, plenty there to keep me happy #kentbirding

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Dan Richards @danswiftr.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

Bit of slow mo footage of a Humming-bird Hawk-moth seen in my garden yesterday. #Kentwildlife

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Dan Richards @danswiftr.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

At work and currently watching a Black Redstart feeding nearby, nice way to break up my 12hr shift 😅

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Dan Richards @danswiftr.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

Was nice to see you both, Adrian. Thanks, considering it was just a phone scope job, it turned out ok 🙂

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Dan Richards @danswiftr.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

I went to see the Spotted Crake this morning at Sandwich Bay, and as much as it was a pleasure to see it was the hirundines that gave me the most enjoyment. Thousands in the area with some feeding in large numbers just overhead.

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Dan Richards @danswiftr.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

A change in job and career began this week, and with it, a change of workplace birds to look out for 👀 #DoverDocks

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Dan Richards @danswiftr.bsky.social · 28/09/2025

I was treated to the spectacle of thousands of hirundines while walking the dogs yesterday, video doesn't do them justice, as they stretched as far as the eye could see. Also Med Gulls, Ravens and Buzzards made for an interesting walk across what are normally barren fields.

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Dan Richards @danswiftr.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

Nice morning spent birding Sandwich bay. Caught up with the Glossy Ibis that are in the area, plus Great White and Cattle Egret, and always a pleasure to see the Grey Partridge. #kentbirding

Glossy Ibis passing over a Great White Egret

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Dan Richards @danswiftr.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

Had a brief sea watch from the end of Deal pier this morning. Not much on the bird front, but called the coastguard, after spotting a life raft drifting south down the channel.

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Fair Political Coverage - we want to hear from ALL our parties @fairpoliticsnow.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

Ed Davey is leading narrative on Elon Musk’s incitement to violence msg. But is it getting ANY broadcast media attention? @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social @itvnews.bsky.social @skynewsrss.bsky.social @itvnewspolitics.bsky.social We demand ALL our parties get proper coverage not just overplatforming of one

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Dan Richards @danswiftr.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

Thanks, Kev. Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed the specticle of Terns, Skua's and other sea birds on display, but ironically, it was the Swifts that still stole the show.

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Dan Richards @danswiftr.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

My wife was after some driftwood, so where better than the beaches of Dungeness. While she searched for wood, I looked for birds, a win-win situation. An enjoyable sea watch was had, fittingly topped off by 3 Swift, battling the headwinds, on their journey south.

Two of three Swifts, seen heading south off Dungeness.

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Jason Hickel @jasonhickel.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

Amid international outrage, Israel is now claiming the double-tap strike on Nasser hospital was an accident—after celebrating it in Hebrew media. Drunk on their own impunity they take us all for fools. They mock humanity itself. Hell is not hot enough for these monsters.

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Dan Richards @danswiftr.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

Two weeks ago, I had to remove two chicks from a box after both adults had failed to return for a number of days. Both were underweight and needed urgent care, so I drove them to my nearest rehabber in Reigate. The second was released today, at 46 days old, and flew of strong 🥰

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Dan Richards @danswiftr.bsky.social · 16/08/2025

My last two Swift chicks have had no adult contact since their last feed on the 14th. Hoping the adults have timed their departure right, and their weight isn't far off for fledging. I've also been informed, the 1st of my rehabbed chicks was released successfully today😁

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Dan Richards @danswiftr.bsky.social · 09/08/2025

Sorry for the late reply, my phone broke🙈 I still have 3 pairs attending their young. Best year so far, currently 21 have fledged with another 4 to go, plus another 2 are with a rehabber, after the parents failed to return at 30 days old, compared to last years 17 fledged.

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Dan Richards @danswiftr.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

Pissed off to see the remains of a House Martins nest, that was situated on my Doctors surgery. It's been used the last two or three years, and this year was no exception, when I watched adults feeding young, on my last visit.