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Samuel Levy @finchleybirder.bsky.social · 15h

After a trip recent trip to Spurn I was pleased to be back on patch at RSPB Rainham Marshes today. 2 London ticks in the form of Glossy Ibis and Pectoral Sandpiper, which eventually showed decently! #londonbirds

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Samuel Levy @finchleybirder.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Another decent day at RSPB Rainham Marshes this autumn but this time with added spice when this Juv Pallid Harrier flew through. Cracking bird and first site record! It was on site for 45 mins and then lost to view.🔥#londonbirds

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Samuel Levy @finchleybirder.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

I was just going to make a similar joke but stopped myself 😂

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Samuel Levy @finchleybirder.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

It's intriguing... Because looking at photos of those birds I'd be surprised if they can fly that far. Do we know if they are ringed?

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Samuel Levy @finchleybirder.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

That's true... But on this occasion all are still present as per their keeper!

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Samuel Levy @finchleybirder.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

A bit of a random surprise was in store when this Great-white Pelican flew up the river Thames at RSPB Rainham Marshes today at Dawn. It hung around for most of the day. Presumably hopped/crashed through a fence from somewhere but still really cool to see #London #londonbirds

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BTO | British Trust for Ornithology @btobirds.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

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Samuel Levy @finchleybirder.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

You are correct! I have to admit in the field none of us were 100% sure so have spent some of this afternoon reading up on RCP. And it would appear to be the case. The longevity record is the bird in the scruffy breeding plumage.

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Samuel Levy @finchleybirder.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

Not often you get to see Red-crested Pochard in the hand, so to catch 2 & set a new longevity record that has stood since 1965 is cracking! With the drake being ringed 8y1m ago. Great to see them up close & see the serrations on the beak!🔥🔥🔥 @btobirds.bsky.social (Handled under licence)

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Samuel Levy @finchleybirder.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

Some great insects during this warm spell of weather in North London. Beautiful Demoiselle was a first record & White-letter Hairstreak a long awaited lifer. They haven't been seen at Totteridge for over 10 years! Also several Silver Washed Frit, Banded Demoiselle, Norfolk Hawker & Lesser Emperor!

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Samuel Levy @finchleybirder.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

A cracking fortnight spent guiding for @naturetrek.bsky.social in Pembrokeshire. Purple Heron at the beginning and topped off with Garganey and Curlew Sand today! 108sp seen across the two weeks! More can be found here: ebird.org/tripreport/3... #UKbirding

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Samuel Levy @finchleybirder.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

Rocked up to the Gann Estuary as had never been. 'oh, that twig kinda looks like a Heron' as a dog flushed it across the pool! My 1st British Purple Heron! A cracker but always distant. Will have to take my @naturetrek.bsky.social group tomorrow! @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social

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Samuel Levy @finchleybirder.bsky.social · 31/05/2025

Not a bird for my first Bsky post but was surprised to see this Otter out fishing this morning at Hengistbury Head! My first time seeing one well in the UK! It certainly brightened up a quiet morning. 4 Little Tern were the best of the rest. #Otter #Dorset #UKWildlife @chogbirds.bsky.social

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BTO | British Trust for Ornithology @btobirds.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

Do you have any birding equipment that is in need of a new home? Donate it to BTO and we'll help to redistribute it to a young person, school or university across the UK. ➡️ www.bto.org.uk/equip... #BirdingGear The Equipment Donation Scheme is kindly supported by @opticron.bsky.social

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