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Col Green @greeny55.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

The first WeBS count of the season done. Nice to have a Spotted Flycatcher on the patch.

Col Green @greeny55.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Before Saturday footie with @davidearlgray.bsky.social we called in at Carsington Water for a look at the two Pectoral Sandpipers, and they didn’t disappoint #ZiessApia65 #Seventrent #CarsingtonWater

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Col Green @greeny55.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

A busy Leicester Peregrines watch today for the group at Leicester Cathedral talking to lots of people about the Cathedral birds. #LROS #Leiestercathedral #ZiessApia65

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Col Green @greeny55.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Called in at the Red-backed Shrike today at Avenue Washlands NR Chesterfield, then onto Yorkshire for a match between Burngreave Utd and SJR Worksop in the Central Midlands Alliance League The home side comfortably winning 6-2 #ziessApia65 #Saturdayfootie

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Col Green @greeny55.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

I love Hummingbird Hawks Moths

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Col Green @greeny55.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

A quick twitch with @davidearlgray.bsky.social and John Waters down to sunny Gloucestershire this afternoon for the Long-tailed Shrike, a bird that we thought had got away. Good to see Rhys Dandy. Very well organised, and I hope they raise a shed of cash for charity Thanks for driving DG

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Col Green @greeny55.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

Was on the LROS stand again on Saturday with my good mate Chris Hubbard some good banter as always. Also a good birding mate visited the stand, Pete Asher (he’s on the right of the 3). Also great to bump into a few birding acquaintances, always a pleasure

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Col Green @greeny55.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

On the LROS stand today at Global Birdfair

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Col Green @greeny55.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Sunday morning was out again with my mate Paul Riddle putting more Owl boxes up in South Leicestershire 🦉🦉

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Col Green @greeny55.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Finally got some Owl Boxes installed today with mi mate Paul Riddle #VC55 #Owls

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Col Green @greeny55.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Just got my print from @philj61.bsky.social Absolutely stunning, thanks Phil.

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Col Green @greeny55.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

Yesterday (sat) I was out with @davidearlgray.bsky.social and @shrikebirding.bsky.social Dragonfly hunting. Two Ticks for me, in the shape of Norfolk Hawker and Red-veined Darter. Both in Leicestershire. Good to be out with the lads again. Thanks for driving JH

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Col Green @greeny55.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Well, news broke late morning that the WRH and relocated itself a bit further West at Conway RSPB. So after a 3 hour uneventful dash apart from an incident on A55 there it was in all its glory Western Reef Heron, on my list. Thanks to everyone for all the updates, appreciated.

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Col Green @greeny55.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Out this evening with mi mate Paul Riddle getting to latter stages of finishing some of the Owl boxes for land owners in South Leicestershire , couple more hours work and there ready to sited.

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Col Green @greeny55.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Myself and mi mate Paul Riddle have been busy with a few owl boxes. A few more hours work then they’ll be ready for Sites in Leicestershire. 🦉🦉 #VC55 #Barnowls #Leicestershire

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Col Green @greeny55.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

This afternoon myself and mi mate Paul Riddle have been busy starting to make 14 Owl boxes for land owners around South Leicestershire. We must get out and check a few boxes as well.

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Col Green @greeny55.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Another busy day for LROS Peregrine watch group today. Both Parents showed well and the chicks are getting bigger #LROS #VC55 #LeicesterCathedral #KRIII

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Col Green @greeny55.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Leicester Peregrine chicks looking good and healthy. #LROS #VC55 #Leicestercathdral #KRIII

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Col Green @greeny55.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

After a few hours birding at Frampton RSPB with @davidearlgray.bsky.social Saturday afternoon footie was over to Spilsby Town for a title decider in the Lincolnshire League Premier Division. Immingham Town needed a point against Spilsby Town to win the title which they did by winning the game 2-1

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Col Green @greeny55.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

Saturday footie with @davidearlgray.bsky.social & @shrikebirding.bsky.social & Dobo was just short hop to Anstey Nomads a couple of miles away. Anstey Nomads 1 v Wellingborough 0 So congratulations to Nomads who finish Champions of the Northern Premier League Division One Midlands

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Col Green @greeny55.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Quick trip to Swithland Reservoir this afternoon for a very smart Whinchat, good to see yer @tcartz.bsky.social

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Col Green @greeny55.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Tuesday night footie with @davidearlgray.bsky.social was a local Leicestershire Senior League game between Highfield Rangers v Thurnby Rangers. Abandoned after approximately 65min due to a big melee, Highfields were winning 3-1

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Col Green @greeny55.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

A few hours at Frampton RSPB with @davidearlgray.bsky.social then Saturday footie was at Wyberton FC v Nettleham FC in a Lincolnshire League Premier division clash. The visitors winning 3-0. Shame about the wind. Thanks for driving DG

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Col Green @greeny55.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

Quite a busy morning at the LROS Peregrine watch at the Leicester Cathedral today. Engaging with lots of the public who were interested in the birds. #LROS #Leicestercathedral #KRIII

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Col Green @greeny55.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

A very wet Tuesday night footie with @davidearlgray.bsky.social & John Main was local tonight. L&RCFA Challenge Cup semi-final between Quorn FC and Barwell FC the home side coming out 3-0 winners

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Col Green @greeny55.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

WeBS count done, 2 Water Rails heard but a big surprise was 2 Grey Partridge, can’t remember the last time I saw this species on the patch 👍

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Col Green @greeny55.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

A few hours at Frampton RSPB is always a good start to a Saturday with @davidearlgray.bsky.social finding a 2nd calendar year Iceland Gull was a bonus. It was then to Moulton Harrox FC who were playing Uppingham Town FC. Let’s just leave it there #FramptonRSPB

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Col Green @greeny55.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

Leicester Peregrine’s first egg was laid this morning 👍

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Col Green @greeny55.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

Saturday footie with @davidearlgray.bsky.social was in Norfolk today at Swaffham FC, the least said about the game the better. But before that we went to see the Black-winged Kite at Ludham Bridge and the Glaucous Gull at Waxham Beach. Thanks for driving DG

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Dave Gray @davidearlgray.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Hi all, the next Leicester Peregrines watch is on Tuesday 10th March. Come and say hello to the group at the Leicester Cathedral gardens between 9.30am and 12.30pm weather permitting #ukbirding #peregrines #leicester @lrosbirds.bsky.social @leicsperegrines.bsky.social

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Col Green @greeny55.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

WeBS count done today, can’t remember the last time I’ve seen seen so much water on the patch, so relatively quiet.

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Col Green @greeny55.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

A trip to Derbyshire for Saturday footie Staveley MWFC Res v Worksop Town FC with @davidearlgray.bsky.social & @shrikebirding.bsky.social The home side winning 4-1 Prior to the game we spent a good a couple of hours at Carr Vale NR for Marsh and Willow Tit the former showing briefly.

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Col Green @greeny55.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

After my holiday, it was back to Saturday footie with @davidearlgray.bsky.social But first it was trip to Fillingham in Lincs for a Great Grey Shrike. Then to watch Fulbeck Utd v Wyberton FC not the best game to come back to. Wyberton winning 1-0 Thanks for driving DG

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Col Green @greeny55.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

A few hours birding in Derbyshire today, @davidearlgray.bsky.social, @shrikebirding.bsky.social before Saturday footie. The Ring-necked Duck at Straws Bridge showed ridiculously well. Ilkeston Town 3 v Morpeth Town 1 First half wasn’t the best, second half, Ilkeston decided to try a little harder.

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Col Green @greeny55.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

Happy and a peaceful New Year to you all and your families. Remember it’s nice to be nice.

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Dave Gray @davidearlgray.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

Here’s some digiscoped photos of the two Whooper Swans yesterday near Thrussington, Leicestershire Thanks to Lee for access to the farm. @lrosbirds.bsky.social #ukbirding #vc55birds #birds

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Col Green @greeny55.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

I’d like to wish all my friends on Bluesky and their families a very Merry Christmas and Happy and peaceful New Year

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Col Green @greeny55.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

This morning myself, Jim Graham and Nigel Judson went and picked up LROS’s new acquisition. This clinker style boat which will be used for servicing the Tern rafts , and also getting ringers out to ring the chicks in the spring, on several Leicestershire waters. #LROS #VC55

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Col Green @greeny55.bsky.social · 29/11/2025

Saturday afternoon footie was going to be Bridlington v Blyth, after we had seen the Eastern black Redstart at Scarborough. Neither happened. dipped the Redstart and the game was off. All to much for @davidearlgray Thanks for driving @ShrikeBirding in 💩 conditions

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John Hague @shrikebirding.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

Thanks to @leicesterllama.bsky.social for finding the American Wigeon at Eyebrook yesterday. Went today with @greeny55.bsky.social and met @tcartz.bsky.social great views, difficult to photograph through a hedge. #vc55birds #ukbirding

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Col Green @greeny55.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

Saturday footie with @ShrikeBirding, @davidearlgray & @allroads1 was a trip to Wales for Merthyr Town FC v Alfreton Town FC in the National league North the home side coming out 6-2 winners.

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Col Green @greeny55.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

A cold morning today at the LROS Peregrine watch at the Leicester Cathedral. Good to chat to quite a few people about the Cathedral birds. Myself and @davidearlgray.bsky.social then went to Swithland Reservoir to view a Lesser Scaup. #LROS #Leicestercathedral #KRIII #VC55

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Mark Holling @shoremark.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

Delta Velbron tripod. Free to first interested person who can collect (North Berwick) or who can meet at mutually convenient place in area. Needs a quick release plate but these are still available. DM me if interested #BirdingLothian

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Col Green @greeny55.bsky.social · 01/11/2025

Saturday afternoon footie was a trip to Loughborough. This was after @davidearlgray.bsky.social & @shrikebirding.bsky.social and miself went to Hathern for a very confiding Black Redstart that was at St Peter’s & St Pauls church Loughborough Students 0 V St Neots Town 0 not the best game we’ve seen

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Col Green @greeny55.bsky.social · 26/10/2025

And here is the Sibe Thrush all framed

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Col Green @greeny55.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

My latest piece of art work by Phil Jones. A print of the Siberian Thrush we saw on Shetland earlier this month, the image doesn’t do it justice, absolutely stunning.

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Col Green @greeny55.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

LROS held another Peregrine watch this morning at Leicester Cathedral. Both adult birds showed well all morning, and it was a busy, engaging and showing a lot of people the Peregrine’s of Leicester Cathedral. #LROS #VC55 #Leicestercathedral #KRIII

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leicsperegrines.bsky.social @leicsperegrines.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

Hi all, the next Leicester Peregrines watch will be tomorrow 21st October. Come and say hello to the group at the Leicester Cathedral gardens from 9.30am to 12.30 as usual @lrosbirds.bsky.social #ukbirding #peregrines #leicester

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Col Green @greeny55.bsky.social · 19/10/2025

Nipped over to Eyebrook Reservoir this morning to have a look at an American Golden Plover found by @leicesterllama.bsky.social Showed well, though distantly from the Rutland side. Good to see @davidearlgray.bsky.social and @tcartz.bsky.social Great find Andy #VC55 #LROS

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Col Green @greeny55.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

Back home now after a brilliant 12 days on Shetland. As usual saw some great birds. Met the annual suspects, the West Midland crew and the London crew always a good craic and great to meet Phil Jones. To my crew Andy & @davidearlgray thanks for the laughs, brilliant! #shetlandbirds

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