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Simon Knott @sjbknott.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Fox (Vulpes vulpes) today in Bengeo garden. 2nd year in residence & present this year since late April. Completely tolerant of me, it only shows any agitation if I accidently disturb it. It has never been fed so perhaps this is an example of behavioural change as Fox density rises.

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Andy Day @andy6day.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

@atlanticbirding.bsky.social has set today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme as: #Contrast light birds against dark backgrounds or vice versa Alt. is #Thrushes any bird from the thrush family #birds #photography #ECK #Nikon @rspb.bsky.social A Common gull @fairlandsbirds.bsky.social

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Andy Day @andy6day.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

@alan678.bsky.social's #BirdOfTheDay themes are: #RainyDayBirds, any bird captured in the rain or that has wet plumage. Alt is #SunnyDayBirds, birds captured on a sunny day. A Tawny Owl, wet & dry #birds #photography #ECK @rspb.bsky.social #Nikon #Sigma

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Alan Ford @waterygrove.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

July updates made to stevenagebirdhistory.co.uk for: Egyptian Goose, Cormorant, Caspian Gull, Yellow-legged Gull, Peregrine, Ring-necked Parakeet, Raven, Marsh Tit, Willow Warbler, Whitethroat and Reed Bunting

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Andy Day @andy6day.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

@alan678.bsky.social's theme today is #LastBird taken. The last photo you took. A Green Woodpecker playing hide & seek. #birds #photography #ECK #birdOfTheDay

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Andy Day @andy6day.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

@jamiepartridge.bsky.social hi Jamie, can you have a look at these please. X307 Casp/Herring hybrid? Red eye ring & yellower legs than before. The other I assume is Herring, shorter in body, but looked 'big'.

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Andy Day @andy6day.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

@robcrank68.bsky.social 's #BirdOfTheDay is going back to basics with a theme of #Gulls, any Gull will do. The Alt theme is #Paridae any of the species. Common, Black-headed, Herring/Caspian hybrid & Little gulls #birds #ECK @fairlandsbirds.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social #Nikon #birdphotography

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Alan Ford @waterygrove.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

June updates made to stevenagebirdhistory.co.uk for Egyptian Goose, Common Sandpiper, Caspian Gull, Sandwich Tern, Peregrine, Reed Warbler

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Andy Day @andy6day.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

@robcrank68.bsky.social has said: “ Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #Quackers, any Duck will do, the Alt theme is #Swans, any Swan will do.” A drake & duck Mallard from my local park @fairlandsbirds.bsky.social #birds #photography #ECK @rspb.bsky.social

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Breeding Bird Surveys (BBS) @bbs-birds.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

It’s Swift Awareness Week! Sadly, the iconic Swift (Apus apus) dropped in numbers across the UK by over two thirds between 1995 and 2024. Find out more about this aerobatic species on our BirdFacts pages: www.bto.org/learn/about-... @btobirds.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @rspbscience.bsky.social

The caption says ' Swift Awareness Week.' An image of a Swift is shown. It is a black bird with scimitar shaped wings and a forked tail.

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Foxbirding @foxbirding.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Marbled White, Panshanger Park #butterflies

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Graham Knight @grahamknight10.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

There are suddenly a lot more Swifts in the sky, but they aren't newly fledged chicks. Here is my explanation of what is going on:

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Caroline Lucas @carolinelucas.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Good news! Ministers have finally given green light to new #NaturalHistory GCSE. We’ve campaigned so long for this! Big hats off to tireless advocate Mary Colwell 🙌 Now our young people will have a chance to get to know & love the natural world, to feel awe & wonder, & gain skills to protect it 🌷🌳🦡

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Natural history GCSE to teach teenagers to plant wildflower-friendly gardens

Long-awaited course to examine human effects on natural world and explore everyday ways to aid biodiversity

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Simon West @simonwest26.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

You have until the 3rd July to vote for your favourite wildlife to feature on the next series of UK banknotes. Follow the link to register yours www.facebook.com/share/p/1Czr...

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Natural History Museum, London @nhm-london.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Join us in wishing a massive happy 100th birthday to the man who has inspired millions of people around the world to care about nature and look after our planet - the incredible Sir David Attenborough! 🎉

David Attenborough standing outside the Museum wearing a blue jacket and blue and white patterned tie. He is laughing in the image, which features text saying "Happy 100th birthday Sir David Attenborough!"

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Nic Wilson @nicwilson.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

If you're buying plants for the garden or house, make sure they've been grown in #peatfree compost. Check out my Peat Free Nurseries List for over a hundred sustainable nurseries around the UK. Please let me know if your favourite is missing... #sustainablegardening

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Peat Free Nurseries List

The response to the Peat Free Nurseries List has been incredible. It’s fantastic to see such interest in sourcing peat-free plants. Thousands of people have accessed the list which now includ…

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Andy Day @andy6day.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

@alan678.bsky.social's #BirdOfTheDay theme today is #Dappled, any birds with dapples on their plumage. The alt is #LowFlying, any bird flying just above ground or water. #lowFlying swallow #birds #photography #ECK #nikon #Sigma @rspb.bsky.social

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Richard K Broughton @richardkbroughton.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

Very telling from the birdfood industry. Despite new RSPB/BTO advice on birdfeeding based on a solid scientific review, and RSPB taking a ££ hit themselves, EVERY major birdfood company is attacking/rejecting the guidance, claiming to know better, putting their incomes over conservation. Shameful.

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Andy Day @andy6day.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

@alan678.bsky.social’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is #SongBirds any songbird and the alternative is #PerfectlyPerched any bird perched. A Song Thrush #birds #photography #ECK @rspb.bsky.social #nikon #Sigma

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Nic Wilson @nicwilson.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

This was my top plant today - a hairy bittercress pioneer flowering out of the side of a drainpipe. You've gotta take any opportunity you can when you're a pavement plant... @wildflowerhour.bsky.social

A hairy bitter-cress plant with lots of green leaves and tiny white flowers, all growing out of a drainpipe.

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David Utting @duherts.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

I listened to a fascinating talk by Graham Knight last Saturday at the Herts Bird Conference about Swifts (amazing birds!) and how to help their numbers recover. Now available to watch on the @hnhsoc.bsky.social YouTube site. @hertsbirds.bsky.social www.youtube.com/@hnhs8111

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Andy Day @andy6day.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

@robcrank68.bsky.social's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #SideProfiles, any bird side on to the camera, the Alt theme is #Robins, any Robin. A female Siskin at my local park #birds #photography #EastCoastKin @fairlandsbirds.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social #nikon #sigma

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Wildlife Trust BCN @wildlifebcn.org · 05/03/2026

After a series of dog incidents we’ve temporarily closed Hayley Wood (Cambs). Despite clear signs, dogs off leads have disturbed birds, damaged rare wildflower habitat, staff were verbally abused when asking for leads. Read more: shorturl.at/RbGI0

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Andy Day @andy6day.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

@alan678.bsky.social's theme for #BirdOfTheDay is #PowerPose, any bird showing strength through its stance, the Alt theme is #FeedingFrenzy, any bird in a rush to eat. A Wren trying to separate two sleepers, (honest) #birds #EastCoastKin #ukbirding #nikon #sigma @rspb.bsky.social

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Graham Knight @grahamknight10.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

Out once again, checking if Swift bricks are installed as required by planning conditions in Hertfordshire. Disappointing as usual, this time in Cheshunt: Site 1: 1 out of 20 bricks installed Site 2: none out of 15 bricks installed. Have emailed both developers to try and resolve #hertsbirds

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Andy Day @andy6day.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Alan @alan678.bsky.social' #BirdOfTheDay theme is #PeacefulSolitide a singular bird, in a peaceful setting. The alt is #DramaQueens upset or angry birds. A solitary Whimbrel at low tide. #birds #photography #EastCoastKin @waderquest.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social #nikon #sigma

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Alan Ford @waterygrove.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

January updates made to stevenagebirdhistory.co.uk for - Mute Swan, Red-Crested Pochard, Pochard, Grey Partridge, Little Grebe, Lapwing, Woodcock, Caspian Gull, Yellow-Legged Gull, Peregrine, Raven, Marsh Tit, Firecrest, Stonechat, Brambling, Bullfinch, Linnet, Redpoll, Siskin, Corn Bunting

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Andy Day @andy6day.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #Reflections, any bird reflection. The Alt theme is #Paridae any of the Paridae Species (Tits). I've chosen a Jack Snipe & female Red Crested Pochard. #birds #EastCoastKin #ukbirding #Nikon @rspb.bsky.social

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Graham Knight @grahamknight10.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

2025 Hertfordshire Swift Nest Survey It is finally time to share the results of our nest survey from last year: The survey recorded a total of 1080 Swift nests in the county, with 95 of these (8.8%) being in Swift boxes or bricks. 1/7

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Andy Day @andy6day.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

@robcrank68.bsky.social has picked #swans for his #BirdOfTheDay today. Here's a portrait of the local cob. He's one grumpy fellow. #birds #photography #EastCoastKin #nikon #grumpy

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Andy Day @andy6day.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

@robcrank68.bsky.social has set the #BirdOfTheDay theme as #FeedingTime, any bird eating. TheAlt theme is #Gulls. Here is a Redwing feasting. #birds #photography #EastCoastKin

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Rupert Evershed @rupertevershed.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

My latest sightings blog includes brief summary of 2025 at Stanborough GPs but already 2026 is underway! So far it’s been all about the gulls… www.rupertevershed.com/stanborough-... #hertsbirds

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A New Year begins...

Rather than write a lengthy review of 2025 I thought I'd simply summarise in a paragraph or two... Despite misgivings about the future of the site at the start of the year, 2025 proved to be one of,.....

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Alan Ford @waterygrove.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

Female Red-Crested Pochard Fairlands Lakes this morning

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Alan Ford @waterygrove.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

December updates made to stevenagebirdhistory.co.uk for Greylag Goose, Egyptian Goose, Shoveler, Little Grebe, Water Rail, Lapwing, Caspian Gull, Yellow-legged Gull, Peregrine, Raven, Marsh Tit, Blackcap, Chaffinch, Brambling, Linnet, Redpoll, Siskin, Corn Bunting

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Fairlands Valley Lakes Birding @fairlandsbirds.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

Female Red-crested Pochard at main lake via @philb86.bsky.social . Only 2nd record at lakes. Last was 2013. Common Pochard also present. #hertsbirds

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Andy Day @andy6day.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

@robcrank68.bsky.social Time for today's #BirdOfTheDay theme of #LongLegsAndNeck any birds with both items listed. If you're going to perch on a lamp post you should at least look good. White Stork from 2023 in the local park in Herts. #birds #photography #EastCoastKin #ukbirding

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Nic Wilson @nicwilson.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

If you're based in #Hertfordshire and would like to come on local British Naturalist Association walks, here's the latest itinerary... hertfordshire.bna-naturalists.org

A green and white poster with the Herts BNA events listed in small text

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Alan Ford @waterygrove.bsky.social · 01/11/2025

October updates made to stevenagebirdhistory.co.uk for Canada & Greylag Geese, Egyptian Goose, Shoveler, Gadwall, Wigeon, Teal, Grey Partridge, Little Grebe, Snipe, Black-Headed, Caspian & Yellow-Legged Gulls, Woodpigeon, Kingfisher, Peregrine, Raven, Marsh Tit, Brambling, Redpoll, Crossbill

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Fairlands Valley Lakes Birding @fairlandsbirds.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

830 Canada Geese at the lakes early morning today before departing elsewhere to feed. A new record count surpassing previous best of 677, Oct-2023. Woodpigeon migration in full flow with 850 counted heading south 7am - 8.45am in groups of up to 70. #hertsbirds

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Phil Bishop @philb86.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

...female Shoveler, 2w Yellow Legged Gull, Caspian hybrid X307 ##UkBirding #hertsbird #vismig

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Phil Bishop @philb86.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

First proper bird movements Fairlands Valley Stevenage this morning. Over 150 Redwing west in small flocks. Several Skylarks Pied Wagtails and Song Thrush. Big unidentified finch flock-chaffinch brambling and Crosshill reported nearby. Also 5 Egyptian Geese, first three Wigeon of autumn...

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Andy Day @andy6day.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

The regular German ringed (hybrid)? Caspian gull X307 at Fairlands Valley Park today. @fairlandsbirds.bsky.social #hertsbirds

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Alan Ford @waterygrove.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

August updates made to stevenagebirdhistory.co.uk for Egyptian Goose, Shoveler, Grey Partridge, Caspian Gull, Hobby, Peregrine, Raven, Sedge Warbler, Common Whitethroat and Yellow Wagtail

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Andy Day @andy6day.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

A single Swift flying over the Millennium lake at Fairlands Valley this morning. Summer's hanging on. #ukswift @fairlandsbirds.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social #hertsbirds

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Andy Day @andy6day.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

Record shot of Caspian hybrid X307 as it headed south over the Main lake at Fairlands Valley this morning @fairlandsbirds.bsky.social #hertsbirds

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Alan Harris @alanharrisbirdart.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

Early morning ringing session at Rye Meads enlivened by a fly over Night Heron! That completes my self found heron patch list - Bittern, Grey Heron, Purple Heron, Squacco, Little Bittern, Little, Cattle and Great Egrets! It has taken fifty-one years, but.... quite chuffed really. #UKbirding

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Fairlands Valley Lakes Birding @fairlandsbirds.bsky.social · 28/06/2025

Good numbers of butterflies around the wildflower bank at Environmental including the beautiful Marbled White

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Fairlands Valley Lakes Birding @fairlandsbirds.bsky.social · 15/06/2025

Great to see breeding success this morning with a Chiffchaff feeding fledged young at Farmhouse Channel. Please submit records of confirmed breeding for all species to Herts Bird Club at.... www.hnhs.org/herts-bird-c... ..and use Breeding Status dropdown #hertsbirds

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