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Derek C @derekfc1960.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

My patch walk near Somerton this afternoon was uneventful but did snap a Stonechat and Heron at the Fisheries @btosomerset.bsky.social @somersetbirds.bsky.social

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Derek C @derekfc1960.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Another quiet patch walk ( Etsome Somerton) either side of sunset. Herring Gulls on Field with odd LBBHs were the most vocal. Merlin picked up Garden and Cettis Warber &Firecrest but not seen. Concerned about Rv Cary- an important part of my Walk. Heard a distant Tawney Owl @btosomerset.bsky.social

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Derek C @derekfc1960.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Did my Etsome (Somerton) patch walk as it got dark. Generally quiet but Kestrel hunting. Heard distant Tawney nr Rv Cary. Merlin recorded a dubious Ring Ouzel @btosomerset.bsky.social @somersetbirds.bsky.social . Any thoughts on the Ring Ouzel?

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Derek C @derekfc1960.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

3 Spoonbill at Bowling Green Marsh this morning. Plus first Pintail of the autumn. Osprey reported. 2 Ruff later in pm.

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Derek C @derekfc1960.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

My wife took this photo of a sparrowhawk in our garden with her mobile phone yesterday. She thought it was too small to be a fm but could see no male markings. Perhaps it was a juvenile? @btosomerset.bsky.social @somersetbirds.bsky.social

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Derek C @derekfc1960.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

A wader fest from the Avalon hide this am. Including 5 Curlew Sandpers. Green Sandpipers Greenshank @btosomerset.bsky.social @somersetbirds.bsky.social

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Derek C @derekfc1960.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Called into see the RN Phalarope at Seaton Wetlands this am. Viewed from Tower Hide. Island Hide was jammed!! Lifer for my wife. Missed the Osprey.

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Derek C @derekfc1960.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

RSPB Ham Wall Tuesday 18 August

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Derek C @derekfc1960.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Really good hour this am at Avalon Hide RSPB Ham wall. 4 Glossy Ibis Spotshank Green SP and Water Rail. @btosomerset.bsky.social @somersetbirds.bsky.social +Kingfisher on the way

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Derek C @derekfc1960.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Thought I would share this notice on the Lows Hide at Catcott SWT. @btosomerset.bsky.social @somersetbirds.bsky.social . I was also told the scrape will be extended- so looking forward to a winter visit.

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Derek C @derekfc1960.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Had an evening walk @rspb greylake last night. V quiet but found 2 Cranes from the screen odd marsh harrier L Egret and these cygnets v close to the path

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Derek C @derekfc1960.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

At 6am this morning I went out to check our Hedgehog feeding Station and noticed this behaviour. Possible mating.Lots of grunting. I was concerned this was during daylight but they now seem to have retreated into the undergrowth.

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Derek C @derekfc1960.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Found this attached to the side of our house in Somerton this morning. A Jersey Tiger moth. I will be keeping an eye out for any more.

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Derek C @derekfc1960.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Quite pleased with this image taken from the Tower Hide at Shapwick this morning. @btosomerset.bsky.social @somersetbirds.bsky.social

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Derek C @derekfc1960.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Some aggro in our garden last night!!

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Derek C @derekfc1960.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

This Goldfinch in our garden this evening seems a bit stressed. Let me get unusually close as it sat by the lip of our pond. It does have plenty of water here. Hoping its not unwell.Going to keep an eye on it. @btosomerset.bsky.social @somersetbirds.bsky.social . Do they adapt to hot weather?

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Derek C @derekfc1960.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Found this at our depot this morning. A Cinnabar Moth

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Derek C @derekfc1960.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Had a perfect chill out at RSPB Greylake this evening. Loads of Reed Warblers. 6 Different Warblers. Photogenic Common Cranes (4 in total). Bitterns Booming. Yellow Wagtails heard not seen

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Derek C @derekfc1960.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Roseate Tern in Spring plumage?

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Derek C @derekfc1960.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

Had a quick visit to VP1 at RSPB Ham Wall this afternoon. A single Whimbrel was with 4 Blackwits but disappeared before I could capture a decent imagel. This was the best I could manage @btosomerset.bsky.social @somersetbirds.bsky.social

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Derek C @derekfc1960.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Had a recount and actually had a list of 61 species at RSPB Ham Wall today. Highlight was the Wood Sandpiper and 2 Bitterns in a tandem flight. The Sandpiper was a lifer for the others in a group of 4.

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Derek C @derekfc1960.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

And some more here / from Pembrokeshire

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Derek C @derekfc1960.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

Finished a weeks holiday in Trefin Pembrokeshire yesterday. Took lots of photos with new Nikon Coolpix P950. Lots of bad ones but thought these were ok.

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Derek C @derekfc1960.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

Dropped into Goldcliffe Pools this afternoon after a week in Pembrokeshire. Pleased to find some new birds for our holiday list.

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