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Derek C @derekfc1960.bsky.social · 1h

That should keep you fit Alan

Derek C @derekfc1960.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Saw a Red Kite in flight coming out of Keinton Mandeville towards Somerton this afternoon @btosomerset.bsky.social @somersetbirds.bsky.social

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Derek C @derekfc1960.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Those dead birds are a sorrysight.

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

Thanks for the feedback Gordon. You must have had a great trip. As this looks so similiar to our Cuckoo I discovered this "It is not actually related to true cuckoos (Cuculidae), but the resemblance is so striking that it is frequently called the Pacific Cuckoo-Falcon or Cuckoo-Hawk"

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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 · 24/09/2026

I have had the 8x42s for about 2 years. Would recommend and also consider them an ethical choice

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Derek C @derekfc1960.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

I have read and appreciated his Bird Therapy book. I assume he has passed away?

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BTO Garden BirdWatch @bto-gbw.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

🐦Sparrowhawks tend to hunt for small birds, many of which are now associated with gardens. Often, the only sign of their visit is a scattering of feathers.🪶🪶 Share your Sparrowhawk visits with us to help us monitor their populations around the country. www.bto.org/GBW/Join 📸 Liz Cutting /BTO

A Sparrowhawk stands on top of a dead small bird. The Sparrowhawk has grey-brown upper plumage, buffy and barred underparts, yellow eyes and bill. The small bird's feathers are scattered on the green grass of a garden.

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Derek C @derekfc1960.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Looks really good in the hand and in such good light.

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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 · 19/09/2026

I must get down there. Well done for reporting the anglers.

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Derek C @derekfc1960.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

I've always found them hard to find.

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Derek C @derekfc1960.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

What a shame so many are shot as they migrate across the Med

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Derek C @derekfc1960.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

I thought it could be a Lesser Whitethroat Steve .

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

Using your recommended user settings for birding Gavin?

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Derek C @derekfc1960.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

A Ring Ouzel would have been great patch tick. An artificial sound could expain it.

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Derek C @derekfc1960.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Nice crisp images Gavin. I am hoping to get some like that with my Nikon P950

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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 · 01/09/2026

Missed the Grey Phalarope at Burnham on Sea this morning. Did see a porpoise between the Sea Wall and Stert Island. Also impressed by at least 100 Redshanks on the mud beside the River towards Apex Park @btosomerset.bsky.social @somersetbirds.bsky.social

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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 · 28/08/2026

A fantastic sight.Thank you for sharing

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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 · 23/08/2026

No rarity but still good science.

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Derek C @derekfc1960.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Nice to see one in summer plumage Graham. Reminds me why they are sometimes called "Red" Knot.

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Derek C @derekfc1960.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Mine go from my Nikon P950 to my Mobile via the Nikon App then I attach to the Bluesky post. I edit them on my phone if necessary. Not sure that's much help....

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Derek C @derekfc1960.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

As we drove from Yeovil to Ilchester on the A37 this evening a Barn Owl flew across the Road near the Buffalo farm. @btosomerset.bsky.social @somersetbirds.bsky.social

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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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Protect the Wild @protectthewild.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

The shooting industry kills on an industrial scale to keep grouse numbers high enough for a day's "sport" to be worthwhile. Foxes, stoats, weasels and corvids are trapped and snared in their thousands. Birds of prey are illegally trapped, poisoned or shot to protect the “stock.”

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Derek C @derekfc1960.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Thank you for highlighting this. I am amazed it is allowed.

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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 · 08/08/2026

Wow ..Tree Pipit in Yeovil

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

Tricky id. Im not sure I would have recognised it. Nice record

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

Am visit to catcotts lows / heath. Main hide v quiet but had hobby and family of kestels overhead. Soon the hide will be closed for rebuilding. Family of S-hawks calling from edge of heath. Surprised at how rundown this part of reserve is @btosomerset.bsky.social @somersetwt.bsky.social

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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 · 05/08/2026

I have no idea about Moths Gavin but used a ai tool that came up with Marbled Straw and went into the migration. Amazing for such small things.

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Derek C @derekfc1960.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Is that the same as a Marbled Yellow Straw Gavin

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