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Geoff West @geoff1949.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

On holiday near Battle, E Sussex. First bird upon arrival - Honey Buzzard. Hope I haven't peaked to early

Geoff West @geoff1949.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Just back from 10 days with my son & wife near Mons, Belgium. Managed some birding, of course. Highlights - Common Crane, White Stork, Bee Eater, Black Woodpecker, RN Parakeet, Short Toed Creecreeper, Little Owl, Turtle Dove and Red Squirrel

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Geoff West @geoff1949.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

2/2 Continuing my road trip Titchwell. Highlights - Curlew Sandpiper, Little Stint, Spotted Flycatcher Cley - Glossy Ibis Horsey - Montagu's Harrier

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Geoff West @geoff1949.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

1/2 Back from my recent road trip up the East Coast Bempton Cliffs. Highlights - Puffin, Razorbill, Guillemot, Gannet, Fulmar, Shag,Tree Sparrow. Frampton Marshes. Highlights - Red Crested Pochard,Black Wing Stilt, Temmincks Stint, Corn Bunting , Garganey

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Geoff West @geoff1949.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Very early morning start at Minsmere, proved to be worth it. Highlights - Roseate Tern, Little Gull, Greenshank x 6, Glossy Ibis.

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Geoff West @geoff1949.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Excellent day's birding at Minsmere today with so many ' summer birds' 76 species, highlights - Whinchat, Ring Ouzel, Grasshopper Warbler, Stone Curlew, Little Gull

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Geoff West @geoff1949.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Grasshopper Warbler left of VC. Carlton Marshes this am

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Geoff West @geoff1949.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Dunwich Heath. 6.30 - 09.15. Highlights- Stone Curlew, Dartford Warbler, Nightingale, Blackcap, Whitethroat.

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Geoff West @geoff1949.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Returned to RSPB Arne, Dorset and finally got to see a White Tailed Eagle. First one for over 30 years ( Skye ). What a bird.

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Geoff West @geoff1949.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Excellent day at RSPB, Arne, Dorset today. Unfortunately no WTE. Might take the harbour boat excursion later this week. Highlights - Osprey, Pied Flycatcher, Ring Ouzel, Blackcap, Whitethroat, Dartford Warbler, Crossbill, Common & Sandwich Terns, Spoonbill.

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Geoff West @geoff1949.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

In Dorset first a week's holiday with Mrs W. Couldn't miss the chance of seeing the Red Spotted Bluethroat at Swineham. Very crowded but well worth it for a lifer, superb bird

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Geoff West @geoff1949.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

An old man struggling with his emotions after his football team gained promotion last night back to the Premiership. Last night I was a nervous wreck. Coventry City after 25 years away. PUSB.

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Geoff West @geoff1949.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Just back from visiting my son and family near Mons, Belgium. Highlights, many White Storks, Ruddy Shelduck, Black Woodpecker, Goshawk, Wood Lark, SE Owls, together with Red Squirrels

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Geoff West @geoff1949.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Sorry, also Long Tailed Duck

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Geoff West @geoff1949.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Cracking day at RSPB Titchwell today. 79 species recorded. Highlights - RN, BN & Slav Grebes, RB Mergansers, Eider, Short Eared & Tawny Owls

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Geoff West @geoff1949.bsky.social · 25/12/2025

Wishing all a very Happy Christmas. Hopefully next year will bring more peace in the world.

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Geoff West @geoff1949.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

10.55am, Carlton Marshes - Purple Heron sited from Octagon view point. Along the dyke running parallel with the track.

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Geoff West @geoff1949.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

Can anybody help? ID, poss Rock Sparrow?? Seen in Cyprus recently. Thanks

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Geoff West @geoff1949.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

3 x young Kestrels keeping eyes open for returning parents. Their nest was at the top of this war memorial, some 40/45 feet up.

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Geoff West @geoff1949.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

Good morning. Can anybody assist with the ID? Rock Sparrow?? Thanks

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Geoff West @geoff1949.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

Last day of our 3 weeks on Cyprus. Not much bird watching as I did promise Mrs W some time together. So not many highlights - Cyprus Wheatear, Cyprus Warbler, Hoopoe, Jay ( African species ).

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Geoff West @geoff1949.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

Week 2 of the non birding holiday in Cyprus. Hired a car to visit Orokilini lakes, Larnaca. Highlights. Grt Flamingo, RC Pochard, Glossy Ibis, Ferruginous Duck, Squacco Heron, Cattle Egret

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Geoff West @geoff1949.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

End of the first week on Cyprus with Mrs W. Supposed to be a non birding break, anyway highlights so far - Bee Eater, Turtle Dove, Laughing Dove, Whiskered Tern, Crested Lark.

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Geoff West @geoff1949.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

Excellent morning at Minsmere today. Highlights, Red Necked Phalarope ( Lifer for me), Common Sandpiper, Little Stint ( very early), Little Gull, Garganey.

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Geoff West @geoff1949.bsky.social · 26/04/2025

Buckenham Marshes this am - 2 x Wood Sandpiper. Strumpshaw afterwards - Hobby, Kingfisher & Otter the best. Generally very quiet

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Geoff West @geoff1949.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

Cuckoo showing currently on Oulton Marsh, viewed from main track, Carlton Marsh.

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Geoff West @geoff1949.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

Cuckoo showing currently on Oulton Marsh, viewed from main track, Carlton Marsh.

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Geoff West @geoff1949.bsky.social · 12/04/2025

This morning Dunwich Heath - 2 x Stone Curlew, Dartford Warbler, Woodlark. Westleton Heath - Dartford Warbler. No sign of Nightingale from yesterday.

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Geoff West @geoff1949.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Visit to Hickling Broad today. Highlights - Hen Harrier ( F ), Garganey, Spoonbill, Willow Warbler, Blackcap. Purple Heron reported on 08/04 but staff not aware where sited. Any further information would be appreciated.

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Geoff West @geoff1949.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

Pilgrimage to the Bricks today. Highlights - Goshawk, Mandarin, Woodlark, Hawfinch, Goldcrest, Stone Curlew. No sign of any LSW at Santon Downham

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Geoff West @geoff1949.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

2 x Wheatear at Kessingland Sluice, Yellowhammer at Beach Farm this am

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Geoff West @geoff1949.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

Diver species heading upstream from Herringfleet approx 1 hour ago. Brief siting as it headed towards the swing bridge. Sorry no phone with me at the time.

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Geoff West @geoff1949.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

Waveney mound 07.00 - 10.15am. 1 x SE Owl, 1 x Barn Owl 1 x Kingfisher, 2 x GWE. Numerous GSW drumming.

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Geoff West @geoff1949.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

Worlingham Marshes this am - highlights 1 x SEOwl, 1 x Red Kite, 1 x Marsh Tit ( near sign warning of shooting allowed. Left along Angles Way)

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Geoff West @geoff1949.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

1000+ starlings around the new pig enclosures at Covehithe this am. Disturbed by the farmer, they took off and I was treated to murmurations for some time until they re settled. Raven over from the south.

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Geoff West @geoff1949.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

A few pics from recent holiday in Tenerife

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Geoff West @geoff1949.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

Back from a holiday in Tenerife with Mrs W. Highlights Pilot Whales, Bottle Nose Dolphins. Laurel & Bolles Pigeon, African Blue Tit & Collared Dove, Rose Ringed Parakeet, Canarian Chiffchaff, Cory's Shearwater, Blue Chaffinch. Good to see early House Martin & Swift.

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Geoff West @geoff1949.bsky.social · 11/01/2025

Buckenham Marshes - Highlights after the mist lifted Geese Pinkies, White Fronted, Barnacle, Peregrine, Fieldfare. Strumpshaw - Mainly frozen. Highlights Water Rail, Snipe, Redwing.

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Geoff West @geoff1949.bsky.social · 25/12/2024

Happy Christmas to all. Hopefully peace in the New Year

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Geoff West @geoff1949.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

At least 2 otters in Leathes Ham now. Walking towards Lake Nothing, opposite tennis courts.

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Geoff West @geoff1949.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

Walk round Oulton Marshes this am: Highlights Tree Creeper, Nuthatch, Bullfinch, Water Rail, GW Egret, PF Geese over, & Kestrel swooping, then chasing 2 x Snipe

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Geoff West @geoff1949.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

Black Redstart at Ness Point at the moment

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Geoff West @geoff1949.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

No birding today as Mrs W wants the bathroom painting ( in time for Xmas😂). Afterwards it's a small matter of ENG v RSA from Twickenham. Been promised the beers will be supplied.

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