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The Edinburgh Birdwatcher @edinbirdwatcher.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Wishing The Scottish Ornithologists' Club @scottishbirding.bsky.social ‘s HQ a Happy 21st Birthday. Will be back to visit soon.

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The Edinburgh Birdwatcher @edinbirdwatcher.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

September was a busy month Birding and I’m looking forward doing it all again in October. Here are my Tour Dates for October, also look out for my October blog on my website in the next few days.

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The Edinburgh Birdwatcher @edinbirdwatcher.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Lovely morning at my local patch I wouldn’t say it was nice and peaceful with people around but I did see some Birds. Today I saw Blue Tit Crow Heron Robin Wren Blackbird Jackdaw

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The Edinburgh Birdwatcher @edinbirdwatcher.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Robin singing away to another Robin in the distance.

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The Edinburgh Birdwatcher @edinbirdwatcher.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Thought I’d have a return trip to my local patch Cammo Estate Nature Reserve.

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The Edinburgh Birdwatcher @edinbirdwatcher.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

I love the words of this birthday card I got yesterday.

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The Edinburgh Birdwatcher @edinbirdwatcher.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Just heard a skien of Geese whilst in Bed now it’s Autumn for me.

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The Edinburgh Birdwatcher @edinbirdwatcher.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Was just watching 3 Robins chasing eachother all over the garden it was entertaining.

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The Edinburgh Birdwatcher @edinbirdwatcher.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Very quiet on Figgate Park today so it wasn’t a big Birdwatch today but my sightings were Woodpigeon Moorhen Crow Magpie Mute Swan Blue Tit Mallard Herring Gull

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The Edinburgh Birdwatcher @edinbirdwatcher.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Been awhile since I’ve been to Figgate Park but I’m looking forward to seeing what’s here.

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The Edinburgh Birdwatcher @edinbirdwatcher.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Back Birding tomorrow with a return trip to Figgate Park.

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The Edinburgh Birdwatcher @edinbirdwatcher.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

I had a great time on my first trip to Easter Craiglockhart Hill Nature Reserve. Sightings I saw today were Mute Swan Buzzard Mallard Coot Moorhen Feral Pigeon Little Grebe Black Headed Gull Woodpigeon Kestrel Magpie Hooded Crow Crow Robin

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The Edinburgh Birdwatcher @edinbirdwatcher.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Made it to the top of Craiglockhart Hill and was greeted by a Kestrel hovering.

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The Edinburgh Birdwatcher @edinbirdwatcher.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Great start at Craiglockhart Pond, Mute Swans, Buzzards, Mallards, Coots & Moorhens.

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The Edinburgh Birdwatcher @edinbirdwatcher.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Arrived at a brand new place Easter Craiglockhart Hill Nature Reserve which I’ve never been before looking forward seeing what’s around.

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The Edinburgh Birdwatcher @edinbirdwatcher.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Back Birding this week Tomorrow I’m heading to a place I’ve never been before Easter Craiglockhart Nature Reserve which has a pond. Then on the 24th I’m heading to Figgate Park. Just Incase you didn’t know I’m dedicating my Birding this year to the memory of Bill Oddie.

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The Edinburgh Birdwatcher @edinbirdwatcher.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Woodpigeon on top of my feeder pole this morning. Followed by Blue Tit. Also had Robin & Coal Tit.

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The Edinburgh Birdwatcher @edinbirdwatcher.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Back Birding next week. On the 22nd I’m heading to a place I’ve never been before Easter Craiglockhart Nature Reserve which has a pond, then on the 24th I’m heading to Figgate Park.

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BTO | British Trust for Ornithology @btobirds.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

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The Edinburgh Birdwatcher @edinbirdwatcher.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Due to today’s change of the weather rain and wind, I’ve rescheduled my trip to The Botanic Gardens till 28th September. Since it’s across the street I’ll go to Inverleith Pond as well.

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The Edinburgh Birdwatcher @edinbirdwatcher.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Neither did I until I got my BTO News magazine.

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Butterfly Conservation @savebutterflies.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

The results are in 🦋📢 A huge thank you to the 101,565 of you who took part in this year's #BigButterflyCount! While many widespread butterfly species had a good summer, drought and record heat could impact next year’s populations. Read the full results 👉 buff.ly/V75ZHi7

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The Edinburgh Birdwatcher @edinbirdwatcher.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Congratulations to The @btobirds.bsky.social for creating their first podcast titled ‘Beyond The Bird Table’. The first episode was about Researching Seabirds with Tim Birkhead & @ninaohanlon.bsky.social You can listen via Spotify or wherever you listen to your podcasts.

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The Edinburgh Birdwatcher @edinbirdwatcher.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

I enjoyed my day out at Musselburgh on Monday. Tomorrow I’ll be out Birding again at The Botanic Gardens in Edinburgh. This was my first local patch and it was there were I started my Birding with my first notebook. I’ll return there next year for my 25th anniversary.

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The Edinburgh Birdwatcher @edinbirdwatcher.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Didn’t notice a stem to be honest didn’t really look was just a quick snapshot

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The Edinburgh Birdwatcher @edinbirdwatcher.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Appeared in the garden this morning anyone know what kind these are?

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The Edinburgh Birdwatcher @edinbirdwatcher.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Had a fantastic afternoon at Musselburgh Lagoon. Lagoons sightings Greylag Goose Mute Swan Brent Goose Crow Great Black Back Gull Curlew Shelduck Oystercatcher Swallow Redshank Mallard Canada Goose Coot Black Headed Gull Tufted Duck Snipe Lapwing Pheasant Woodpigeon Magpie Starling

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The Edinburgh Birdwatcher @edinbirdwatcher.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

It’s a Goose Fest at the new hides mainly Greylag though I did see Brent Geese earlier.

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The Edinburgh Birdwatcher @edinbirdwatcher.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Could be the last Swallow I see this year.

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The Edinburgh Birdwatcher @edinbirdwatcher.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Now onto my next location on my way to The Lagoons but had to stop and witness this spectacle.

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The Edinburgh Birdwatcher @edinbirdwatcher.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Spotted a Cormorant down at the end of The River Esk. Had a good start Birding my sightings at the Esk were Canada Goose Greylag Goose Common Gull Feral Pigeon Jackdaw Mallard Mute Swan Herring Gull Grey Wagtail Crow Oystercatcher Cormorant Curlew Pied Wagtail.

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The Edinburgh Birdwatcher @edinbirdwatcher.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Having a day trip to Musselburgh starting at The River Esk then into the lagoons.

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The Edinburgh Birdwatcher @edinbirdwatcher.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Back Birding next week at The River Esk & Musselburgh Lagoon on Monday & The Botanic Gardens which was my first ever local patch on Thursday.

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The Edinburgh Birdwatcher @edinbirdwatcher.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Tonight I attended my first Lothian Branch Members Talk by @scottishbirding.bsky.social The talk was led by Emily Burton from @seabirdcentre.bsky.social discussing Seabird Research & Conservation on The Firth Of Forth. It was really interesting.

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The Edinburgh Birdwatcher @edinbirdwatcher.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

I said this yesterday when I was out Birding and I think it’s one of my quotes that does come true so you should try it next time you are in the woods.

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The Edinburgh Birdwatcher @edinbirdwatcher.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Just found Oddie In Paradise on YouTube one of Bill Oddie’s earliest TV Programmes where he is looking for Birds Of Paradise in Papa New Guinea.

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The Edinburgh Birdwatcher @edinbirdwatcher.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

That was a great start to my Birding season at my local patch. The birds were quiet songwise but they were around. Today I saw Woodpigeon Magpie Nuthatch Robin Great Tit Crow Long Tailed Tit Blue Tit Chiffchaff Blackbird

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The Edinburgh Birdwatcher @edinbirdwatcher.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

It’s amazing what happens if you stand perfectly still and the birds will come to you. I’ve seen Robin, Great Tit & Nuthatch. You can see the Nuthatch in the middle of the tree.

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The Edinburgh Birdwatcher @edinbirdwatcher.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

I ended my Spring & Summer Season at my local patch, now I’m starting my Autumn & Winter Season at my local patch Cammo Estate Nature Reserve. My Birding now and took the end of the year is dedicated to Bill Oddie.

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