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Dundee Birding (stonefaction) @dundeebirding.bsky.social · 13h

stonefactionbirding2014.blogspot.com/2026/09/1579... My first visit to Clatto Reservoir (the Dundee one) for a while. #maturewriting #BirdingScotland

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1579 : More Migrants? (22/9/26)

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Dundee Birding (stonefaction) @dundeebirding.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

stonefactionbirding2014.blogspot.com/2026/09/1577... #naturewriting #BirdingScotland A trip to Riverside Nature Park in the hope of finding a Mediterranean Gull.

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1577 : Not Mediterranean Weather? (18/9/26)

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Dundee Birding (stonefaction) @dundeebirding.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Weird coincidence I noticed earlier. All 3 lifers (birds I hadn't seen before) I've had in 2026 have 'ai' in name. Long-tailed Shrike, Quail & Baird's Sandpiper. Don't think I'll get a chance at Capercaillie. Citrine Wagtail probably best chance of others on the British List (still unlikely).

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Dundee Birding (stonefaction) @dundeebirding.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

stonefactionbirding2014.blogspot.com/2026/09/1575... A visit to the top of the Law in search of passing migrants... #BirdingScotland #naturewriting

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1575 : Chat Time (13/9/26)

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Dundee Birding (stonefaction) @dundeebirding.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Another 2026 lifer for me (not Dundee, unfortunately) - Baird's Sandpiper at St Cyrus. Thanks to my pal, Rohan, for the trip up to see it. #BirdingScotland

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Dundee Birding (stonefaction) @dundeebirding.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

I’d forgotten all about this, but as someone just ‘liked’ it, I’ll share it again.

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Dundee Birding (stonefaction) @dundeebirding.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Went back to try for a closer settled shot of the Migrant Hawker at Trottick Ponds today. Spent from 0845 till 1645, and was successful eventually thanks to a team effort with a few friends. Somehow managed a few bonus flight shots too. Well chuffed. #UKwildlife

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Dundee Birding (stonefaction) @dundeebirding.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Decided to try Trottick Ponds for Migrant Hawker (with their being multiple records recently from Fife), despite the windy conditions. Surprised (and pleased) to actually be successful. Thankfully it settled a few times, though relatively distantly on the edge of the island.

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Dundee Birding (stonefaction) @dundeebirding.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

stonefactionbirding2014.blogspot.com/2026/09/1573... 6 hours of vis-migging at Riverside Nature Park and a search for Clouded Yellow butterflies on the way home. #naturewriting #BirdingScotland

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1573 : 360 minutes (9/9/26)

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Dundee Birding (stonefaction) @dundeebirding.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

stonefactionbirding2014.blogspot.com/2026/09/1572... A very windy day at Broughty Ferry brought close views of one wader species and a surprise addition to my Dundee150 list with another. #naturewriting #BirdingScotland

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1572 : Gold/Bar (8/9/26)

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Dundee Birding (stonefaction) @dundeebirding.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

stonefactionbirding2014.blogspot.com/2026/09/1571... A 'Little' outing and a trip up the Law. #BirdingScotland #naturewriting

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Dundee Birding (stonefaction) @dundeebirding.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

stonefactionbirding2014.blogspot.com/2026/09/1570... #naturewriting #BirdingScotland A long day of birding (Riverside Nature Park and Angus coast).

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1570 : A Long Saturday (5/9/26)

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Dundee Birding (stonefaction) @dundeebirding.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

A few Skuas around in the Tay today between Tentsmuir point and the Glass Pavilion. Hopefully more activity as tide comes in further.

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Dundee Birding (stonefaction) @dundeebirding.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

stonefactionbirding2014.blogspot.com/2026/09/1562... Trying again for something new down at Broughty Ferry and Balmossie. #BirdingScotland #naturewriting

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1562 : See What Tern's Up... (21/8/26)

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Dundee Birding (stonefaction) @dundeebirding.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

stonefactionbirding2014.blogspot.com/2026/09/1561... Broughty Ferry again, with an unexpected addition to my 2026 Dundee 150 list... #naturewriting #BirdingScotland

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1561 : Yellow, But Gold (19/8/26)

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Dundee Birding (stonefaction) @dundeebirding.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

stonefactionbirding2014.blogspot.com/2026/09/1560... In search of Ruff at Riverside Nature Park, Dundee. #naturewriting #BirdingScotland

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1560 : Ruff Stuff? (18/8/26)

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Dundee Birding (stonefaction) @dundeebirding.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

stonefactionbirding2014.blogspot.com/2026/08/1558... With 4 Spotted Flycatchers being seen the previous day within Dundee, would there still be any around for me on the first day of my Autumn migration holidays? #naturewriting #BirdingScotland

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1558 : Spotted At The Law (14/8/26)

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Dundee Birding (stonefaction) @dundeebirding.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Oh for even half of that in Dundee….(ok, species-wise have actually had 4 of those species this Autumn already, but in 1 morning would be incredible). Shame the Angus coastline runs kinda parallel to incoming Autumn migrants, helping to guide birds towards Northeast Fife and Lothian coasts.

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Dundee Birding (stonefaction) @dundeebirding.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

stonefactionbirding2014.blogspot.com/2026/08/1556... A torrential deluge wasn't the best start to an evening outing with Rohan... #naturewriting #birdingscotland

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1556 : "Are You Sure About This?" (4/8/26)

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Dundee Birding (stonefaction) @dundeebirding.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

stonefactionbirding2014.blogspot.com/2026/08/1554... A second attempt to get Redstart on my 2026 Dundee150 list. #naturewriting #BirdingScotland

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1554 : Redstart Restart (26/7/26)

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Dundee Birding (stonefaction) @dundeebirding.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Broughty Ferry/Dundee 21/8/26. Grey Heron, Bottlenose Dolphins, Tree Pipit, Tree Sparrow, Osprey & Kingfisher. #BirdingScotland #UKwildlife

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Dundee Birding (stonefaction) @dundeebirding.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

A couple of silent Yellow Wagtails past Broughty Castle this morning at 0820 were an unexpected surprise. 17 Osprey sightings bbetween 0855 and 1455, plus a Ruff, 2 Greenshank, Common Terns between castle and Balmossie. #BirdingScotland

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Dundee Birding (stonefaction) @dundeebirding.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

stonefactionbirding2014.blogspot.com/2026/08/1553... Trying for a Redstart at a windy Riverside Nature Park and an evening trip to Auchmithie to try for Quail (via a search for Mandarin Duck in Arbroath). #naturewriting #BirdingScotland

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1553 : Seeking Red? (25/7/26)

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Dundee Birding (stonefaction) @dundeebirding.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Having missed out on 4 Spotted Flycatchers in Dundee yesterday, I headed to the Law this morning hoping to find 1. From the top, I spotted one in the top of a conifer, visible behind two closer trees & got a few distant record shots. Bird flew off west a bit later. No.132 for my 2026Dundee150 list.

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Dundee Birding (stonefaction) @dundeebirding.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

stonefactionbirding2014.blogspot.com/2026/08/1552... Attempting to get Quail on my life list (and 2026Dundee150) then a trip east to the coast with Rohan to try to add to her yearlist. #naturewriting #BirdingScotland

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1552 : Along The Back And Up The Coast (18/7/26)

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Dundee Birding (stonefaction) @dundeebirding.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

stonefactionbirding2014.blogspot.com/2026/08/1551... I'm way behind on blog-posts. A visit to Riverside Nature Park on 12th of July where I encountered a birder from across the water (no, not Fife). #naturewriting #BirdingScotland

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1551 : Grandad (12/7/26)

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Dundee Birding (stonefaction) @dundeebirding.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Found 4 species of Shieldbugs at Dundee Law today - Bronze (instar), Red-legged/Forest Bug, Hairy/Sloe Bug, and Birch (instars). (In loose terms, instar means the phases between moulting/shedding of 'shell' before becoming an adult). #UKwildlife

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Dundee Birding (stonefaction) @dundeebirding.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

2 coveys of Grey Partridges tonight at St Andrews, seen while out birding with Rohan. (2 adults & 6 young, 2 adults & 8 young). #UKwildlife #BirdingScotland

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Dundee Birding (stonefaction) @dundeebirding.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

2 Hummingbird Hawkmoths at the top of Dundee Law again today. While they are relatively easy to photograph when they are feeding, they are far from easy when they aren't, especially against a cluttered background and moving towards you. #ukwildlife

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Dundee Birding (stonefaction) @dundeebirding.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Out at 0540 this morning to head out beyond Camperdown Park to Dundee's western fringes in search of Quail for my 2026Dundee150 list. 16.5 mile walk by time I got home (via Riverside Nature Park). Tree Sparrow, Great Spotted Woodpecker, Kingfisher (1 of 2) & Brown Hare. #UKwildlife #BirdingScotland

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Dundee Birding (stonefaction) @dundeebirding.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Ruby-tailed Wasp (Chrysis ignita group) from Victoria Park, Dundee way back on the 10th of June. Only just getting to the editing of the bulk of the photos from that day. There's only another 13000+ to get through after I get through that day's pics, mostly insects too! #UKwildlife

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Dundee Birding (stonefaction) @dundeebirding.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Greenshank, Little Egret, Osprey (Guardbridge) and Common Darter (Morton Lochs), earlier today with Mark Wilkinson. #UKwildlife #BirdingScotland

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Dundee Birding (stonefaction) @dundeebirding.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Redstart at Riverside Nature Park, Dundee. A young male by the looks of things. 175th species at Riverside Nature Park since June 2011. Bird was found on Wednesday by Mark Wilkinson, but went missing yesterday due to strong winds. Tried this morning again, successfully. #BirdingScotland #UKwildlife

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