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cliveaderbys.bsky.social @cliveaderbys.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Rubbish here as expected: Lunar U 2, Riband Wave, Willow Beauty, E monodactyla, and 2 Box-tree #TeamMoth First Brambling of the autumn over Gang Mine this morning @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social

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Derbyshire Ornithological Society (DOS) @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Possible Pallid Harrier hunting over East Moor/Gibbet Moor/Big Moor/Ramsley Moor/Leash Fen. Seen at 12.15 and again at 2.20 pm today, from Fox Lane.

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Friends of Chaddesden Wood @focw.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

On Saturday 3 October at 1.30 pm, please join us for a Fungi Foray in the wood. Please wear suitable clothing & footwear. We will meet at the Springwood Drive entrance to Chaddesden Wood. This is a FREE event. 🌱 @derbyswildlife.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @ticl.me @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social

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Dave Evans @willowglass12.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

From #WyverLaneNR today. Common Buzzard, Grey Wagtail, Lapwing and Grey Heron @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social

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Colin Ashcroft @vitalsparks.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Birds seen at Stanage Edge walking West to High Neb @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social

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cliveaderbys.bsky.social @cliveaderbys.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Popped up to Carsington (again) this afternoon for the Spotted Redshank that arrived at lunchtime. A nice Pink-barred Sallow was in the area. Never common in these parts, and only my 2nd this year. #TeamMoth

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Richard Winspear @boggy-on-trent.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Went to Staunton Harold Res, dipped a Turnstone and found a Knot. Also male Stonechat and 3 Yellow-legged Gulls

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Rosaleen Duffy @rosaleenduffy.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

On the shoreline at millfields car park this afternoon - good clear views

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Natural Derbyshire Tours @toursnatural.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

The local cemetery is a gift that keeps giving at the moment - another excellent morning with a female Redstart, Spotted Flycatcher, 2 Garden Warbler, Whitethroat, Willow Warbler & 6 Blackcap along with the regulars of Green Woodpecker (3), Kestrel & Sparrowhawk (2) @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social

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Richard Winspear @boggy-on-trent.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

My total list of 74 bird spp included 56 Cattle Egrets, 2 Pintail, Barn Owl and a Reed Warbler before others arrived

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Richard Winspear @boggy-on-trent.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Full morning at Willington GP for the annual @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social guided walk included 2 Garganey, Green Sandpiper, 3 Ruff, Marsh Harrier, great views of a Hobby hawking for dragonflies and 3 Grey Wagtails. Clouded Yellow was a lifer for 2 members.

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Dan Martin @danmartinwildlife.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Went to Carsington yesterday afternoon to look for the Pec Sand from the night before. It was very distant but another wader joined it & then both spooked by a Hobby. Jon & I stuck with them & after much scrutiny in various places it became clear there were two! @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social

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Derbyshire Ornithological Society (DOS) @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

now two Pectoral Sandpipers together at Carsington, on Horseshoe Island

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Nick Acheson @themarshtit.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

A very happy Big Pinkfoot Push Day to all who celebrate

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Derbyshire Ornithological Society (DOS) @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

a Pectoral Sandpiper at Carsington this morning, flushed from Sailing Club currently being looked for

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Dave Evans @willowglass12.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

From #WyverLaneNR today. Two (f) Stonechat the highlight. Also 3 Com Buzzard, Red Kite, Kestrel, Sparrowhawk, 3 Lapwing (over), 2 Chiffchaff, Blackcap, Gr Woodpecker, GS Woodpecker, 2 Raven, 11 House Martin, 7 Swallow, Goldcrest, Nuthatch, 3 LT Tit, 2 Wren, Stock Dove @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social

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Natural Derbyshire Tours @toursnatural.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

A lovely visit to #Lockopark this morning - a covey of 10 Grey Partridge was a treat with a Whinchat (1 of 3 here) and a first Wheatear of the autumn in the neighbouring field. Also 2 Hobby, 2 Red Kite, 2 Sparrowhawk, a Kes & 6 Yellowhammer @derbyswildlife.bsky.social @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social

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Ray Scally @rayscally.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

MIDDLETON MOOR, Derbys. - Very quiet with very little movement, only bird of note was a GREAT EGRET, scarce here dropping in briefly, 3 Cormorant over, 1 Water Rail, 2 Wigeon, 27 Shoveler, 1 Gadwall @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social

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Ray Scally @rayscally.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

DOVE HOLES QUARRY, Derbys. - 1 WHINCHAT, 1 Barnacle Goose, 65 Teal, 20 Tufted Duck, 35 Meadow Pipit, 1 Wheatear @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social

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Richard Winspear @boggy-on-trent.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

County record 58 Cattle with 23 Little and 10 Great Egrets. Also Barn Owl, Marsh Harrier, Hobby and 2 Ruff

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Richard Winspear @boggy-on-trent.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Ready for an egret roost count at Willington Wetlands

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Dawn Erskine @dawnbirder.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Red-backed Shrike near Chesterfield 🪶 #DerbyshireBirds

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Ray Scally @rayscally.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

MIDDLETON MOOR, Derbys. - Not a bad morning 1 MARSH HARRIER, 1 Dunlin briefly thru, 1 Red Kite, 1 Hobby, 2 Swift, 1 Snipe, 15 Mpipits, 20 Mistle Thrush, 1 Grey Wagtail being highlights #ukbirding @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social @shefbirdstudy.bsky.social

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Tim Phillips @southhamsbirder.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Nice belated birthday present with this Juv RB Shrike at Avenue Washlands this morning. My first county bird since the Shipley Park adult in '97! @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social #UKBirding #DerbyshireBirds #RareBirdsUK

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Jon Lowes @jonlowes.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Red-backed Shrike (Lanius collurio), Avenue Country Park, Derbyshire, UK, 04/09/2026 ebird.org/checklist/S3... Lost as a breeding species in the 1990s, the Red-backed Shrike is now a scarce visitor to the UK #ukbirding #birding #birds #rarebirdsuk #ukrarebirds @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social

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Ade Fox @adepfox.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Red-backed Shrike. Derbyshire. 03/09/2026. @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social

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Dan Martin @danmartinwildlife.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

The rather obliging juv Red Backed Shrike near Wingerworth, Chesterfield this evening. Watched it take many prey items including a Lesser Emperor which is possibly rarer! @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social #Derbyshirebirds #Shrike

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Colin Ashcroft @vitalsparks.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

We had a beautiful Female Whinchat on a regularly watched fence line in Padfield. It posed beautifully close enough for a great photo. If only I had my camera. I rushed back with camera but never re-found it. @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social

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Ray Scally @rayscally.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

We now have a MIDDLETON MOOR Birding Blog and BIRD REPORT thanks to @jonlowes.bsky.social in setting up / editing and @andysbutler.bsky.social for the systematic list, cover by me! Blog spot and report can be found here middletonmoorbirds.blogspot.com #ukbirding @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social

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Friends of Chaddesden Wood @focw.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Our next Task Event will be on Saturday 5 Sept. 10.00 - 12.00 noon. We will meet at the Springwood Drive entrance to Chaddesden Wood. Please wear appropriate shoes & clothing & bring gardening gloves if needed. 🌱 @derbyswildlife.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @ticl.me @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social

A picture of a volunteer, engaged in forking the ground to loosen compacted earth and enable brambles and ferns to grow, in Chaddesden Wood, Derby.

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Jon Lowes @jonlowes.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Wood Sandpiper (Tringa glareola), Middleton Moor, Derbyshire, UK, 28/08/2026. ebird.org/checklist/S3... Wood Sandpipers have a tiny breeding population in Scotland but are more commonly seen when on migration to or from Africa #ukbirding #birding #birds @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social

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Richard T Taylor @richardttaylor.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Well at last Wyver has a puddle. No birds on view but there is standing water this morning @derbyswildlife.bsky.social @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social @willowglass12.bsky.social @belperbirder.bsky.social @danmartinwildlife.bsky.social

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Ray Scally @rayscally.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

MIDDLETON MOOR, Derbys. - Excellent morning, 1 Wood Sand, 1 Greenshank, 1 Osprey, 1 Wigeon, 12 Shoveler, 1 Great Egret, 3 Yellow Wag, bird of the day was 14 PINTAIL going high NW that went straight thru @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social #ukbirding

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Ray Scally @rayscally.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

MIDDLETON MOOR, Derbys. - 3 Pintail, 7 Shoveler new in, full details on the new Middleton Moor Blog middletonmoorbirds.blogspot.com @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social #ukbirding

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Richard T Taylor @richardttaylor.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

August 26th #WyverLaneNR from the Raptor Watch Point #WHSDerwentValley still a hint of purple as t’Loosestrife goes over @derbyswildlife.bsky.social 14 Swift SW,2 Red Kite,4 Buzzard over @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social @danmartinwildlife.bsky.social @belperbirder.bsky.social @willowglass12.bsky.social

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Richard T Taylor @richardttaylor.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

August 2011, 2022,2024 & 2026.The changing face of #WyverlaneNR @derbyswildlife.bsky.social @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social as wetland habitat in the Derwent Valley WHS changes over 15 years. From open flash to Purple Loosetrife meadow & developing willow carr #succession #nature never stands still.

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Ray Scally @rayscally.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

COMBS RES, Derbys. – 3 Spotted Fly this morning actively calling in the tree canopy, also 6 Teal, 17 Swift over, 1 Oyc, 2 Common Sand, 6 G C Grebe NEW MILLS – 1 Little Egret flew into Derbyshire air space over the Goyt this morning and lost to view. @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social #ukbirding

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Jon Lowes @jonlowes.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Yellow Wagtail (Motacilla flava), Aleck Low, Derbyshire, UK 20/06/2026 ebird.org/checklist/S3... Yellow Wagtails are in serious decline. The UK's breeding population has fallen by around 78% since the late 1960s. #ukbirding #birding #birds @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social

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Jon Lowes @jonlowes.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Green Sandpiper (Tringa ochropus), Middleton Moor, Derbyshire, UK 28/06/2026 ebird.org/checklist/S3... These birds are one of the first south bound waders to appear in summer and herald the start of autumn migration #ukbirding #birding #birds @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social

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BTO | British Trust for Ornithology @btobirds.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

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Dave Evans @willowglass12.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Quick stop at #WyverLane today. 2 Oyc,Lapwing, Red Kite, Hobby, 3 Buzzard, 4 Swift, 3 Swallow, 12 House Martin, Pied Wagtail, Whitethroat 3, Blackcap 2, Garden Warbler, Cetti's Warbler, Chiffchaff 4, Sedge Warbler 2, Wren, 2 Magpie, Raven,Pheasant 2, Little Egret (over) @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social

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Dave Evans @willowglass12.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Little Egret and Common Buzzard at #WyverLaneNR today @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social

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Natural Derbyshire Tours @toursnatural.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

If you build it they will come - some fab news from High Leas, Barn Owls have bred successfully for this 1st time in years. The vole rich grassland is ideal for these birds but with support from @derbyswildlife.bsky.social & others a 2 well sited boxes did the trick. @derbyperegrines.bsky.social

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Alexander Lees @alexanderlees.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Quick look at Pikehall afterwards where at least 3 Quail singing occasionally east of Aleck Low. Also Yellow Wagtails on territory there @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social 2/2

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Dave Evans @willowglass12.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Nightjar (3) and roding Woodcock (2) seen on our walk last night. Also Tawny Owl and two Common Pipistrelle. @belperbirder.bsky.social @richardttaylor.bsky.social @cliveaderbys.bsky.social @danmartinwildlife.bsky.social @spinneybirder.bsky.social @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social

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Natural Derbyshire Tours @toursnatural.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Fantastic to catch the unringed White Stork just outside Hatton this morning - a fabulous bird looking at home and seemingly finding plenty to eat in the long grass fields. A first for me! (I need to get out more 😁) @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social @derbyswildlife.bsky.social #UKBirding

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