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Gary Watton @garywatton.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

OK thanks. Hope you got what you needed from your short break. 🙏

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Gary Watton @garywatton.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

That's amazing. RV by any chance?

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Gary Watton @garywatton.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Watching Quail? I've been trying to get a sighting and several visits so far yielded one single flight view that lasted about 3 seconds 😂 how do you manage it?

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Gary Watton @garywatton.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

The Western Reef Heron was feeding well yesterday morning at Caernarfon. Nice to get a mega that shows well giving great views and for a good duration. @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social

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Gary Watton @garywatton.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

A close up of the Western Reef Heron at Caernarfon in the harbour in front of the castle. 7th June 2026. This is the first for Britain, well worth the ten hour round trip, up at 4am to see it at around 9am. @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirdalertuk.bsky.social

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BTO Scotland @btoscotland.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

An amazing find in Perthshire- an adult Robin repeatedly feeding a recently-fledged Dipper! Interspecific feeding is recorded from time-to-time, but it's rare and a phenomenal thing to witness first-hand. Huge thanks to James Clements for reporting it. #BirdingScotland

Adult Robin feeding a fledgling Dipper. Perthshire, 3/6/26

Adult Robin feeding a fledgling Dipper. Perthshire, 3/6/26.
Check out the Dipper's nictitating membrane (over the eye)

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Gary Watton @garywatton.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Black-headed Wagtail (Motacilla flava feldegg) such a striking form of the Yellow Wagtail. Seen while driving up the Lotzaria Track, Lesvos on 17.05.2026

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Gary Watton @garywatton.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

A distant Roller showing off the eye-catching colours that make them such attractive birds. Meladia Valley, Lesvos 21.05.2026

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Gary Watton @garywatton.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Black-winged Stilt at Kalloni Salt Pans, Lesvos 23.05.2026 The long legs look so fragile, in this picture half of the legs are underwater.

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Gary Watton @garywatton.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Woodchat Shrikes were very frequently seen by us all over Lesvos, this one was at Haramida Scrubland 24.05.2026

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Gary Watton @garywatton.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

This isn't a Red-legged Partridge. It is actually a Chukar, recognisable by the solid black bib. RLP has a broken throat collar. Seen crossing the road at Haramida Scrubland in Lesvos. We spotted a few across the island during our ten days there.

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Gary Watton @garywatton.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Cirl Bunting singing away in Achladeri Forest, Lesvos. 24th May 2026. They were quite common in the pine forests.

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Gary Watton @garywatton.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Spotted Flycatcher 24th May 2026 at Achladeri Forest, Lesvos. Saw quite a few of these while looking for a Krüper's Nuthatch.

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Gary Watton @garywatton.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Eastern Bonelli's Warbler at Filia Mast, Lesvos picture taken on 26.05.2026 As it was a hot day I thought I'd seek out some shaded birds to avoid the dreaded heat shimmer that makes photography tricky.

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Gary Watton @garywatton.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Gull-billed Tern at Minsmere yesterday late morning. Picture taken from the Island Mere Hide where it showed quite well. UK lifer no. 380 for me ✅️😊 @rspbminsmere.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social

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Gary Watton @garywatton.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

Krüper's Nuthatch at Achladeri Forest, Lesvos on Tuesday 26th May. Was so happy to see this after three visits to the forest searching four separate sites.

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Gary Watton @garywatton.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

Short-toed Snake Eagle at Lesvos last week. We saw quite a number of these especially over the western side of the island.

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Gary Watton @garywatton.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

Squacco Heron, one of several seen at Lesvos last week. This one was at Alykes Wetland.

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Gary Watton @garywatton.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

Bee-eater, Alykes Wetland, Lesvos last week. Saw lots during our ten day holiday, such colourful birds.

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Gary Watton @garywatton.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Lesser Flamingo at Kalloni Salt Pans, Lesvos last week. Only the 4th record for Greece and a first for Lesvos. Stood out as smaller, pinker and dark billed compared to the many Greater Flamingo present.

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Gary Watton @garywatton.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Scopoli's Shearwater. One of a few following a fishing boat just offshore at Kavaki cliffs, Lesvos last week.

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Gary Watton @garywatton.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Eastern Subalpine Warbler at Cow Gap, Beachy Head this afternoon. Thanks to @beachybirder.bsky.social for finding it! Legs aching after steep walk uphill back to car! @sussexornitholo.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social

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Gary Watton @garywatton.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Summer plumage Cattle Egret, one in a breeding colony high in tall bushes surrounded by water. A treat to see. Viewed from a well used public footpath (had to mind the dog poo!) in Sussex.

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Gary Watton @garywatton.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

That's a great capture, perfect timing. Reminds me of one of those dancers...

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Gary Watton @garywatton.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

I'm sure the weather's better where you came from! Lesser Kestrel this afternoon at Goonhilly Downs, Cornwall. @cbwps.org.uk @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social

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Gary Watton @garywatton.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Great photo! Still looking for my first for the year.

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Gary Watton @garywatton.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

I'll tell you a funny story. I arrived at Landguard at 6.50am today to see a few birders looking into the fenced area. And there was this Tawny Pipit in front of me on the grass before the fenced area! ✅️ no 376 @rarebirder.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social @suffolkbirdgroup.bsky.social

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Gary Watton @garywatton.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Another view of the Woodchat Shrike at Pagham on Saturday. For once it left the field side hedgerows and perched by the central scrape catching food around it. @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social @selseybirder.bsky.social

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Gary Watton @garywatton.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

A few more pictures of the Basingstoke Hoopoe seen at the weekend. Does anyone know what is the mid air food item? @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social

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Gary Watton @garywatton.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

There you go... a decent picture! 👌🏻

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Gary Watton @garywatton.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Thanks. Can't go wrong when it's that close 😁

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Gary Watton @garywatton.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

A close up of the confiding Hoopoe at Basingstoke this morning. What a delight to see this stunning bird only 20 mins from home. @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social

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Gary Watton @garywatton.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

Woodchat Shrike this afternoon at Pagham Rife. Lovely to see in the sunshine. @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social @selseybirder.bsky.social

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Gary Watton @garywatton.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

Here's one of my many photos of the Red-spotted Bluethroat we saw yesterday near Wareham, Dorset. So confiding that it would hop up the path until a few feet away from us. Pre 9am is best time. @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @harbourbirds.bsky.social

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Gary Watton @garywatton.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Forgot to put this one up from our recent Ireland trip. Looking over Tacumshin at all the amazing water birds in front of you it pays to look at the bushes behind you. There was this Merlin only a few yards away watching us! #eireroadtrip

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Gary Watton @garywatton.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Went to see the American Bittern again last night near Cork. Photo is the best I could come up with as dusk and dawn are really the only times it makes a show. @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social #eireroadtrip

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Gary Watton @garywatton.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

I love those red feet on Black Guillemots. Took the opportunity to take some pictures of some close to the pier at Magheraroarty while we were there to see the Harlequin Duck. #eireroadtrip

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