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SK58 Birders @sk58birders.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

29th September Indoor Meeting "The Gambia"- Andy Hirst. Our very own recorder recounts a recent bird rich tour to this West African gem. 1930 in the upstairs meeting room of the Loyal Trooper, South Anston. LT car park, w3w: w3w.co/inflation.cl...

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Andy Hirst @gonebirding.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Great sunset at Spurn this evening.

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Andy Hirst @gonebirding.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

First proper night away in camper. Plenty of RT Diver past Spurn- Inc a few in summer plumage.

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Andy Hirst @gonebirding.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Ready for a bird filled week off work. Commencing Friday with a wander around SK58. Repeated with SK58 Birders on Sunday. Then a couple of days away at Spurn in the camper. Can’t wait. Looks like the winds will veer Easterly by midweek! Then who knows what and where !

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SK58 Birders @sk58birders.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

20th September Field Meeting Square Bash- A wander around favoured sites within SK58, looking for migrants. 0730 at the Loyal Trooper, South Anston. Car park, w3w: w3w.co/inflation.cl.... Leader: Andy Hirst.

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SK58 Birders @sk58birders.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

23rd August Field Meeting Flamborough - Seawatch, optional breakfast & scouring headland for migrants. 0600 Loyal Trooper, S Anston w3w w3w.co/inflation.cl.... Or 0800 @ lighthouse cp Flamborough w3w w3w.co/shoelaces.sh.... Leader: Andy Hirst. Intend meeting at Flamborough, let the leader know!

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Andy Hirst @gonebirding.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Lunch in the sun at Toll Bar chippy, Stoney Middleton. Sat in the small park behind complete with babbling brook

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Andy Hirst @gonebirding.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

At Crystal Peaks, so had to indulge in a Beres hot roast pork sandwich!

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Andy Hirst @gonebirding.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Might have to re-read these given the sad news of Bill Oddies passing

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Andy Hirst @gonebirding.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Very sad to hear Bill Oddie has died. Great birder, author and entertainer. Loved his books- written by a birder, for birders. :(

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Andy Hirst @gonebirding.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Great day at RSPB Blacktoft Sands, with #SK58Birders. Loads of showy Juv. Bearded Tits plus a nice selection of waders.

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SK58 Birders @sk58birders.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

26th July Field Meeting Blacktoft Sands - RSPB reserve. 0800 at the Loyal Trooper, South Anston, car park, w3w: w3w.co/inflation.cl.... Or 0900 at RSPB Blacktoft Sands, w3w: w3w.co/sports.forml.... Leader: Andy Hirst. If you intend meeting at the destination, please let the leader know!

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Andy Hirst @gonebirding.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Back in a marquee today, this time for SK58 Birders #sk58birders

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Andy Hirst @gonebirding.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Great day at the Global Birdfair- managed to not crucify the credit card. On the warm side, hot outside, and absolutely baking and humid in the marquees. But a good day nonetheless. And not every day you see a giant iguana and giant pink flamingo 🦩 together! No I hadn’t been drinking!

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Andy Hirst @gonebirding.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

11th July Field Meeting Harthill Carnival- SK58 will have a stall in the marquee at this year's carnival. Pop along to say hello and enter our prize draw to win a copy of the latest Collins bird guide, for 50p. 1200-1700 in Spen Field, Harthill, w3w: w3w.co/spike.snowy....

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SK58 Birders @sk58birders.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

24th June Field Meeting Budby- Our annual summer trip for heathland species. Meet 1930 at Loyal Trooper, S. Anston, car park, w3w: w3w.co/inflation.cl.... Or 2000 Budby village, w3w: w3w.co/sprains.extr.... Leader: Mick Clay. If you intend meeting at the destination, please let the leader know!

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Andy Hirst @gonebirding.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Picking this up soon. Back to camper life!

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Andy Hirst @gonebirding.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

Cracking weekend here at Minsmere, Suffolk :)

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SK58 Birders @sk58birders.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

26th May Indoor Meeting "My Wildlife Journey"- Royston Packer. Royston returns with his unique blend of imagery and sound. 1930 in the upstairs meeting room of the Loyal Trooper, South Anston. LT car park, w3w: w3w.co/inflation.cl...

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Andy Hirst @gonebirding.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

Cracking day for the #SK58Birders trip to Frampton Marsh. Nowt rare, but good selection of birds. The ice creams weren’t bad either ;)

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SK58 Birders @sk58birders.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

24th May Field Meeting RSPB Frampton Marsh- We revisit this excellent reserve. With varied habitats. 0700-Loyal Trooper, S. Anston, CP, w3w w3w.co/inflation.cl.... Or 0830 Frampton w3w w3w.co/cake.grad.co... Leader: Andy Hirst. If you intend meeting at the destination, please let the leader know!

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Andy Hirst @gonebirding.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

First Hobby of the year on Tetrad Atlas Survey, within SK58 😀

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Andy Hirst @gonebirding.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

Out carrying out x2 Tetrad Surveys first thing this morning. Where are all the Swifts and House Martins? In x 2 hour counts in farmland, recorded just 2 Swifts and 2 House Martins :(

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Andy Hirst @gonebirding.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

More threatening skies over Santa Marta plains.

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Andy Hirst @gonebirding.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Dramatic skies over Belen Plain, Extremadura, this morning.

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Andy Hirst @gonebirding.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Awesome time here in Extremadura!

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Andy Hirst @gonebirding.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

Good morning out in #SK58. Added a few to the SK58 year list. First Sedge & Garden Warbler, plus 2 Corn Bunting- my first locally for several years. Ripped off at McDonald’s drive through- was handed someone’s meagre meal instead of my big tasty- big disappointment lol

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SK58 Birders @sk58birders.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

19th April Field Meeting Budby- A cracking reserve on our doorstep. Lots of regional species from heathland to woodland. Meet 0700 at the Loyal Trooper, South Anston, car park, w3w: w3w.co/inflation.cl.... Leader: Mick Clay.

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SK58 Birders @sk58birders.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

12th April Field Meeting Dawn Chorus in Anston Stones Wood- We've been asked to run a dawn chorus walk, something we used to run annually, so its good to resurrect it. Meet 0500 at Anston Parish Hall car park, w3w w3w.co/playful.mess.... Leader: Mick Clay.

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Andy Hirst @gonebirding.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Great first day in Cyprus. Desert Finch, Finsch’s Wheatear, Eastern Orphean Warbler, Blue Rock Thrush and weather better than forecast

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SK58 Birders @sk58birders.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

22nd March Field Meeting Square Bash- A wander around the hot spots of SK58. Meet 0730 at the Loyal Trooper, South Anston, car park, w3w: w3w.co/inflation.cl.... Leader: Andy Hirst.

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SK58 Birders @sk58birders.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

31st March Indoor Meeting "Swallows & Ringing"- Andrew Pickles- Following Andrews talks on Kruger, he returns with a presentation on a project in South Africa; ringing/ monitoring Swallows. 1930 in the upstairs meeting room of the Loyal Trooper, South Anston. LT car park w3w: w3w.co/inflation.cl...

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SK58 Birders @sk58birders.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

25th March Indoor Meeting Organisers Meeting- Here we decide what the group does and where the group goes. Anyone can come along and have their say and influence the group's activities. All very informal. 1930 in bar area of the Loyal Trooper, South Anston. LT car park w3w: w3w.co/inflation.cl...

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Andy Hirst @gonebirding.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Looking forward to a birdy weekend. Out in SK58 tomorrow and taking a group out around SK58 on Sunday

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Andy Hirst @gonebirding.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Good post work stroll. First Little Ringed Plover of the year plus a trio of owls on the way home.

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SK58 Birders @sk58birders.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

1st March Field Meeting Lower Derwent Valley. Meet 0700 Loyal Trooper cp w3w: w3w.co/inflation.cl.... Or 0815 N Duffield Carrs cp YO8 5DG. On A163. Between Budwith & N Duffield. Take Wellies. Leaders: Duncan Bye & Mick Clay. Plan on meeting the group at the destination? Let the leader know!

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SK58 Birders @sk58birders.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

1st March Field Meeting Lower Derwent Valley- Nationally important reserve. Meet 0700 at Loyal Trooper cp , S Anston, w3w.co/inflation.cl.... Or 0815 N Duffield Carrs cp w3w.co/square.indul... Leaders: Duncan Bye & Mick Clay. If you plan on meeting at the destination, please let the leader know!

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SK58 Birders @sk58birders.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

24th February Indoor Meeting "Born Again Birder"- John Williamson. SK58 Member & photographer John will entertain us with a talk on his re-found love of birding. Cracking images guaranteed. 1930 in the upstairs meeting room of the Loyal Trooper, South Anston. LT car park w3w: w3w.co/inflation.cl...

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Andy Hirst @gonebirding.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

Great morning out. Added to the yearlist. Snow on the distant hills. Found a dumped motorbike.

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SK58 Birders @sk58birders.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

27th January Indoor Meeting "AGM & Fuerteventura"- Mick Clay- The AGM only takes 30 mins so don't be put off. Conservation officer, Mick Clay will tell us about recent trips to Fuerteventura. 1930, upstairs meeting room of the Loyal Trooper, South Anston. LT car park w3w: w3w.co/inflation.cl...

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SK58 Birders @sk58birders.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

18th January Field Meeting East Coast Winter Birding- A classic winter trip. Bridlington harbour, Filey-North Cliffe Country Park, Filey Brigg. 0700 Loyal Trooper, S.Anston, cp. w3w: w3w.co/inflation.cl... or 0900 Bridlington harbour cp, w3w: w3w.co/shrub.cheesy.... Leader: Andy Hirst.

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Andy Hirst @gonebirding.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

Chilly start to my birding year, but worth the effort. 4 Jack Snipe, 14 Snipe, Woodcock, Peregrine plus good numbers of winter thrushes.

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Andy Hirst @gonebirding.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

Have the next four days free, local patch birding here I come! Always like to get my SK58 year list off to a good start. www.sk58birders.com

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Andy Hirst @gonebirding.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

28th December Field Meeting Christmas Walk- Firbeck and Roche Abbey- Our annual post Christmas walk. Following our walk we will go to Leger Lakes at Laughten for a drink/ lunch. 0800 Black Lion, Firbeck, w3w: w3w.co/guard.greed..... Leader: Andy Hirst.

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SK58 Birders @sk58birders.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

12th December Indoor Meeting Christmas Gathering- Join us for a Christmas drink and a meal if you wish. All very informal. 1930 in bar area of the Loyal Trooper, South Anston. LT car park w3w: w3w.co/inflation.cl...

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Andy Hirst @gonebirding.bsky.social · 29/11/2025

Had a great day in Lincs. First stop, Donna Nook for Grey Seals. Then feeling festive at Woodthorpe Garden Centre. Now stuffing my face with fish n chips in Cleethorpes!

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Andy Hirst @gonebirding.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

I’ve a load of old magazines I want to dispose of. Complete sets “BTO News” and RSPB “Birds” both from 1986- to-date. Let me know andy@gonebirding.org. Maybe a library or institution you know may be interested? If I still have them in the New Year, then regrettably, they’re going to recycling.

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