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1 x Wheatear l, 1 Yellow-browed Warbler and 1 Pied Flycatcher best of the bunch at @flamboroughbird.bsky.social this morning. #wildlife #photography #naturephotography #birdsseenin2026 #ukbirding 🪶

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Mark Fewster @fewst.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Lovely morning at @flamboroughbird.bsky.social 6x Pied and 1x Spotted Flycatchers. 4 x Whinchats, 8 Wheatear 3x Redstarts, 1 x Lesser Whitethroat the best. Nice to meet @eider1172.bsky.social and see @birdingdad.bsky.social #wildlife #photography #naturephotography #birdsseenin2026

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Mark Fewster @fewst.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

2x Goshawk , 2x Raven & Crossbills the best from an early morning visit to wykeham raptor viewpoint @northyorksbirds.bsky.social #wildlife #photography #naturephotography #birdsseenin2026

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Chris S @macrodactyla.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Time-lapse of the #solareclipse before the trees started getting in the way. Using #DWARF3 from Redcar.

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Mark Fewster @fewst.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Cracking morning at #RSPB #Blacktoftsands 2 x Spotted Redshank, 1 Wood Sandpiper, Greenshank, Ruff. Large numbers of Bearded Tits and over 40 Yellow Wagtails across the reserve. #wildlife #photography #naturephotography #birdsseenin2026 @rspbengland.bsky.social

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Mark Fewster @fewst.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

#FairburnIngs 3 Glossy Ibis, 4 Cattle Egret, GWE and at least 15 Spoonbill. Had GWE, Spoonbill and Glossy Ibis all in scope at one point. mad! @rarebirder.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social #wildlife #photography #naturephotography #birdsseenin2026 @rspbengland.bsky.social

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Mark Fewster @fewst.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Top days birding along the Tagus Estuary nature reserve outside #Lisbon Highlight of 2x Lesser Spotted Woodpecker and 1 x Marsh Sandpiper & my first Iberian Magpies! #wildlife #photography #naturephotography #birdsseenin2026 www.birds.pt ebird.org/checklist/S3...

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Mark Fewster @fewst.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

In #Coimbra Portugal. I have never seen so many Swifts. 1000s over the city on an evening and 100s weaving between the narrow streets. Amazing to see ❤️ #wildlife #photography #naturephotography #birdsseenin2026

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Mark Fewster @fewst.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

12 x Spoonbill, 3 x Cattle Egret, Little Ringed Plover and 2 x Green Sandpiper at @rspbengland.bsky.social #Fairburnings this morning #wildlife #photography #naturephotography #birdsseenin2026

Juv Spoonbills, adult Spoonbill at the back

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Mark Fewster @fewst.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Lots of Orchids and Butterflies at Wharram Quarry today. Gorgeous place! #wildlife #photography #naturephotography

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Mark Fewster @fewst.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

Up at sunrise for the @btobirds.bsky.social late WBBS. Fairly quiet and no sign of Curlew on the ings this visit ( were present earlier). But loads of Skylark (7) and 1 Kingfisher good to see. @yorkbirding.bsky.social #summersolstice #wildlife #photography #naturephotography #birdsseenin2026

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Mark Fewster @fewst.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Trip up to Langdon Beck. Black Grouse, Ring Ouzel, Curlew ,Wheatear, Snipe, Dipper, Grey Wagtails and loads of Northern Marsh Orchids and I think some Early Marsh Orchids. @ukorchids.bsky.social #wildlife #photography #naturephotography #birdsseenin2026

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Mark Fewster @fewst.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

Good numbers of Bee Orchids on the verges of the A64..thanks @teejay811.bsky.social and Pyramidal Orchids starting to show @ukorchids.bsky.social #wildlife #photography #naturephotography

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Mark Fewster @fewst.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

Annual train ride to see the Little Terns at #seatoncarew at least 70 on the beach and more in flight offshore. Not that many on the gravel and very flighty. #birds #birding #birdsSeenin2026 🪶 #wildlife #photography #naturephotography

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Mark Fewster @fewst.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

42 species from #Boltonabbey. 14 Pied Flycatchers (12m 2f). 4xM Redstart. Common Sandpiper. LBBG and 2x Dipper @northyorksbirds.bsky.social #birds #birding #birdsSeenin2026 🪶 #wildlife #photography #naturephotography

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Mark Fewster @fewst.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

A lovely day out birding near Horsham with White Stork, Garganey, Nightingale, Turtle Dove, Hobby but the highlight was this gorgeous Adder.

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Mark Fewster @fewst.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Up early for the @btobirds.bsky.social WBB survey. 1x Curlew and Skylark on the ings..plus an Oystercatcher. 6 Little Egrets and a pair of Gadwall on the floodwaters near the canoe club. @yorkbirding.bsky.social #birds #birding #birdsSeenin2026 🪶 #wildlife #photography #naturephotography

Cross gravestone.St Andrews Old Church, Bishopthorpe

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Mark Fewster @fewst.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Cycle to Rspb Bempton. Rammed ( bank holiday) but still a wonderful place. Barn Owl Hunting and Lesser Whitethroat in the dell alongside the Seabirds ❤️ #birds #birding #birdsSeenin2026 🪶 #wildlife #photography #naturephotography

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Mark Fewster @fewst.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

Nice couple of days in the Lakes hiking from Borrowdale. Raven, Dipper, Pied Fly, Tree Pipit, Redstart, RB Merganser. Wheatears and Cuckoo #birds #birding 🪶

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Mark Fewster @fewst.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

A Pair of Raven and pair of Lesser Black Backed Gulls..plus 4 Pairs of Wheatear on hike up Great Gable. . 🪶 #birds #birding

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Mark Fewster @fewst.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

Nice morning at Wheldrake Ings. 46 species inc. 1 m Garganey ( flew up river towards the bridge ) 2xGW Egrets and 3xWhooper Swans @ldvnnr.bsky.social @yorkbirding.bsky.social #birds #birding #birdsSeenin2026 🪶 #wildlife #photography #naturephotography

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Mark Fewster @fewst.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Perfect spring morning at @ldvnnr.bsky.social Wheldrake Ings. 57 Species with my first Swallows, f Scaup, an Osprey and 2 Cranes and a couple of Willow Warblers.. @yorkbirding.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social #birds #birding #birdsSeenin2026 🪶 #wildlife #photography #naturephotography

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Mark Fewster @fewst.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

53 Species from North Cave, inc. 6xMed Gulls, 2xLittle Ringed Plover and c17 Avocet. Fingers crossed the LRPs have a successful year ❤️ 🤞 #birds #birding #birdsSeenin2026 🪶 #wildlife #photography #naturephotography @northcavebirds.bsky.social @northcavewet.bsky.social @yorkswildlife.bsky.social

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Mark Fewster @fewst.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

50 species including 8 Black Necked Grebes at @rspb.bsky.social St Aidens this morning. Don't usually see Cettis Warblers and not seen this wing waving display before. #birds #birding #birdsSeenin2026 🪶 #wildlife #photography #naturephotography

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Mark Fewster @fewst.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

3 Goshawk. 2 m and 1 f from Wykeham Raptor viewpoint this morning. Not the warmest first thing 🥶 @nybirdnews.bsky.social #birds #birding 🪶

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Mark Fewster @fewst.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

I had some really good views of Hummingbirds in #costarica including this White throated mountaingem. Beautiful bird. #wildlife #photography #naturephotography

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Mark Fewster @fewst.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

One from Costa Rica trip, and not a bird!. Aptly named Red-eyed tree frog. Saw good numbers of Frogs but this guy was the coolest.. #costarica #wildlife #photography #naturephotography

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Mark Fewster @fewst.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

Nice to get out, but a bit misty early on! 24 Whooper Swans, c200 Black-tailed Godwit , 1 Sand martin and 2 m Scaup from North Duffield Carrs. And 2 Green Woodpeckers at Skipwith Common. @yorkbirding.bsky.social @ldvnnr.bsky.social #birds #birding #birdsSeenin2026 🪶

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Mark Fewster @fewst.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Day 18 End of the trip as I fly home tomorrow, I managed to add a few more to the list from the hotel gardens (Mottled Owl and Chestnut capped warbler) Absolutely spectacular country ❤️ 368 species ebird.org/tripreport/4... #costarica #costaricabirding #birds #birding #birdsSeenin2026

Hummingbird on nest. Fairly sure it's Scaly Breasted based on what's on view

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Mark Fewster @fewst.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Day 17 a slow drive down to San Jose and not just due to traffic jams. Stopped off along the route and a surprisingly productive day bird wise. White necked Jacobin, Chestnut coloured woodpecker and Golden winged Warbler the highlights #costarica #costaricabirding #birds #birding #birdsSeenin2026

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Mark Fewster @fewst.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Day 16, La Selva. Heading back to San Jose tomorrow. Good final day here with a glimpse of a Great Tinamou and Red-capped Manakin two good birds seen from the trails. #costarica #costaricabirding #birds #birding #birdsSeenin2026

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Mark Fewster @fewst.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

Day 15 La Selva. King Vulture and Snowy Cotinga the highlights also found some Army ants with Bi coloured Ant birds in tow, also a Fer-de-Lance which was cool and reminded me of Elite on the 128k (top game) & Silky Anteater. #costarica #costaricabirding #birds #birding #birdsSeenin2026 🪶

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Mark Fewster @fewst.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

Day 14 Arrived at La Selva lodge today for the last leg of my trip before heading back to San Jose. Looking forward to a couple of days here. #costarica #costaricabirding #birds #birding #birdsSeenin2026 🪶

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Mark Fewster @fewst.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Day 13 and more hiking along the trails at Arenal Lodge, did all main ones in the day and again some good birds seen..Laughing Falcon was cool as was an American Kestrel and White Hawk #costarica #costaricabirding #birds #birding #birdsSeenin2026 🪶

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Mark Fewster @fewst.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Day 12 and hiking around Arenal ..the Silencio trail was really good with superb views and really good birds along the way. Tropical Parula and White Collared Manakin were cool and Fawn Throated forage gleaner! What a sound!. #costarica #costaricabirding #birds #birding #birdsSeenin2026 🪶

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Mark Fewster @fewst.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Day 11 and quite a long drive up to the Arenal area.. Still managed to see some new birds though as stopped off on the way.. #costarica #costaricabirding #birds #birding #birdsSeenin2026 🪶

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Mark Fewster @fewst.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Day 10 in Costa Rica and more great birds..so hot now that unable to do anything really between 11 am and 3pm. So up early most mornings. Had a howling competition with a Howler Monkey today. Not sure who won 👀 #costarica #costaricabirding #birds #birding #birdsSeenin2026 🪶

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Mark Fewster @fewst.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Day 9 Different scenery again today, mangrove along the coasts, just inland and it's all dry forest and scrubland..best bird of the day, Scissor-tailed flycatcher, but sadly not quick enough to get a photo.. Cracking bird though. #costarica #costaricabirding #birds #birding #birdsSeenin2026 🪶

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Mark Fewster @fewst.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

Day 8 spent by driving North up the Pacific coast. Keeps getting hotter (35 degrees today) but still good fun mooching about in the car and hiking/birding. #costarica #costaricabirding #birds #birdin

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Mark Fewster @fewst.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

Day 7 another superb day. Carara national park and the mangroves. 5 Trogons but could not get a decent photo really. Always seemed to face away 🤣 #costarica #costaricabirding #birds #birding 🪶

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Mark Fewster @fewst.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

Day 6 - seemingly was all about Owls!! Long day driving..though I enjoy driving the hire car. Traffic jams are long here though ! #costarica #costaricabirding #birds #birding 🪶

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Mark Fewster @fewst.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

All about mammals today with 2 and 3 Toed Sloth, Coatis, Peccaries, Howler Monkey, White-Faced Cappuchins.Agoutis and Raccoon #costarica #costaricabirding #birds #birding 🪶

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Mark Fewster @fewst.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Day 5 and some great birds alongside all the mammals seen. Sat for ages waiting for the Kingfisher to show. #costarica #costaricabirding #birds #birding 🪶

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Mark Fewster @fewst.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

All about mammals today with 2 and 3 Toed Sloth, Coatis, Peccaries, Howler Monkey, White-Faced Cappuchins.Agoutis and Raccoon #costarica #costaricabirding #birds #birding 🪶

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Mark Fewster @fewst.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Day 4, Drove down to the coast today..so much hotter here. Another cracking morning with male Orange-collared Manakin bouncing around like a lunatic in the undergrowth the highlight (amazing sight and sound) #costarica #costaricabirding #birds #birding 🪶

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