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Ian Parsons @ianparsons.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Next week on Thursday! Looking forward to this.

Ian Parsons @ianparsons.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Sometimes at auction you find some real gems... Dartmoor Auctions next weekend, Lot 1035. Pitminster near you @iand777.bsky.social ? @brigitstrawbridge.bsky.social @nicwilson.bsky.social @markavery.bsky.social Tempting...

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Mark Simmonds @markbirdingpinoso.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

I only see Northern Wheatear in the spring and autumn here. This smart bird was on the local steppe and is my #birdoftheday #fallbirds. #birdphotography

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The Bookery, Crediton @thebookery.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

We're looking forward to a fascinating evening of conversation on 8 October celebrating British wildlife and landscapes with acclaimed nature writers @chrissperring.bsky.social & @ianparsons.bsky.social!🦉🦦Tickets £5 (redeemable against a copy of either book on the evening) - link in bio.

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Ian Parsons @ianparsons.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

The sun sets on another day in #Extremadura, 37C today, summer heat. But it's turning, the #birds in this are Greylag Geese, pioneers of wintering populations. Passage Willow Warblers everywhere, feeding up before moving on. I love this time of year. @markavery.bsky.social @iand777.bsky.social

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Ian Parsons @ianparsons.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Just discovered my name Ian ranks 575th in current British names! We're rarieties @iancarter67.bsky.social @iand777.bsky.social Must make my latest book a collector's item... @pelagic.bsky.social @markavery.bsky.social

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Ian Parsons @ianparsons.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Be great to see you there. Looking forward to it!

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Ian Parsons @ianparsons.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

I enjoy seeing photos of flowers growing out of pavements, but they're usually quite small... This has to be the champion! A #Devon sunflower growing out of the kerb. @nicwilson.bsky.social @brigitstrawbridge.bsky.social @iand777.bsky.social @markavery.bsky.social @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social

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Ian Parsons @ianparsons.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Really looking forward to this...

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Ian Parsons @ianparsons.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Today's themes for #BirdoftheDay are #CoastalandRiver with an Alt of #Rocky. Now it's easy to get a Griffon in the latter category but can I get one that does both? I reckon! A slightly distracted Griffon Vulture alongside the Rio Tajo in Spain. @robcrank68.bsky.social @atlanticbirding.bsky.social

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Ian Parsons @ianparsons.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Another #BirdoftheDay offering for today's theme of #CoastalandRiver and one of my favourite photos. 5 Barn swallows and their reflections over a tranquil river pool. @robcrank68.bsky.social @alan678.bsky.social @atlanticbirding.bsky.social @markbirdingpinoso.bsky.social #birds 🪶

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Ian Parsons @ianparsons.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Today's #BirdoftheDay theme is #CoastalandRiver so here is one of the ultimate river #birds, the Dipper. Included the second photo to prove the first is actually a Dipper😆 @robcrank68.bsky.social @alan678.bsky.social @atlanticbirding.bsky.social @iand777.bsky.social

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Eoghan Daltun 🌍 @irishrainforest.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Researching this book was such a fantastic adventure, seeing firsthand land set free across Costa Rica, Scotland, Ireland, and meeting some of the true heroes rewilding the Earth. So what an immense joy to finally get a (*beautiful*) copy into my hands! Releases September 10th.

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Den 🇮🇪 @denterrick.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Up at Cruagh Woods at the outskirts of Dublin. This tree went over in a storm several years ago but still continues to show some growth every year. #Hiking #Photography #ForestFriday #Forest #Trees #Woodland #Woods #EastCoastKin #Ireland

A image of a fallen tree in the woods on a disused hiking path. Part of the downed tree is covered in bright green moss and new growth from the remaining trunk can be seen with leaves turning to Autumn orange as the season starts to change.

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Ian Parsons @ianparsons.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

A piece of #antique #bird #art , a watercolour template of a Jay by the porcelain painter William Weston Young for the Cambrian Pottery in 1804. Be nice to find the finished porcelain piece... @chrissperring.bsky.social @iand777.bsky.social @alan678.bsky.social @brigitstrawbridge.bsky.social 🪶

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The Bookery, Crediton @thebookery.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

🌿🦉🦦 Acclaimed nature writers @chrissperring.bsky.social & @ianparsons.bsky.social will be at The Bookery on 8 October for an evening celebrating the wildlife & landscapes of Britain. Tickets £5 (redeemable against a copy of either book on the evening) in store or online (link in bio).

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chrissperring.bsky.social @chrissperring.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Good luck. And see you at the Bookery in October.

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Mark Simmonds @markbirdingpinoso.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

I am never going to win any photography competitions with this shot but was very happy to catch 3 Black-bellied Sandgrouse amongst the Pin-tailed. Black-bellied is a much rare species in the Alicante region (only my 2nd this year). #birds #birdphotography #birding #Alicante

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The Bookery, Crediton @thebookery.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

🌿🦉🦦 Two inspiring voices in nature writing - @chrissperring.bsky.social & @ianparsons.bsky.social - will be with us on 8 October for an evening celebrating the wildlife & landscapes of Britain! Tickets £5 (redeemable against a copy of either book on the evening) in store or online (link in bio).

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Wild Card @wildcard.land · 21/08/2026

“By reconnecting river systems with the surrounding area and creating natural sponges in the landscape, we’ve created a system that stores water during drought, keeping wetlands and the surrounding habitats healthy” www.theguardian.com/environment/...

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Rewilded land remains green amid drought-stricken English countryside, images show

National Trust’s Holnicote estate says restored wetlands and rivers offer proof of resilience to drought, wildfires and flooding

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The English Oak Project @thekentacorn.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

A five million year old fossilised oak leaf found in St Bauzile, France and a recently fallen oak leaf

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Brigit Strawbridge @brigitstrawbridge.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Murmuration - linocut by Perthshire artist and printmaker, Babs Pease. So much going on. I loved this one enough to buy a print and never tire of looking at it 🤎 💙 More of this artist's stunning artwork, here: babspeasedesign.com #art #birds #hares #nature #murmuration

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Ian Parsons @ianparsons.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

The #BirdoftheDay theme today is iridescence. Inspired by the Common Starlings of @atlanticbirding.bsky.social I've gone for a Spotless Starling (and a rather natty TV aerial) @robcrank68.bsky.social @alan678.bsky.social @markbirdingpinoso.bsky.social #birds 🪶

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Ian Denton @iand777.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

A pair of Redstarts also turned-up today - it was Oct 8th when they arrived last year. They're easy to mistake for Robins with just a casual glance down the garden but their rusty-red tails are just wonderful at close quarters. @markavery.bsky.social @alan678.bsky.social @ianparsons.bsky.social

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Ian Parsons @ianparsons.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Today's #BirdoftheDay theme is #50shadesofGrey any bird with grey in it. Never quite sure on this as I see colours very differently to others, but it isn't colour 'blindness' because I see these #birds easily. Anyway they have grey in them, apparently... @alan678.bsky.social @robcrank68.bsky.social

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Ian Parsons @ianparsons.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

My Spanish friend & neighbour Helios in Extremadura has asked me to share this, fancy photographing Black Storks close up? Great #birds 🪶 @alexanderlees.bsky.social @markbirdingpinoso.bsky.social @drtonygillie.bsky.social @bioeaf.bsky.social @alan678.bsky.social @robcrank68.bsky.social

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Ian Parsons @ianparsons.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Nice to see my new book, Tarka Revisited prominently placed in @waterstones.bsky.social in Exeter. Even signed some copies for them. @pelagic.bsky.social

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British Wildlife @britishwildlife.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

This time, we catch up with @ianparsons.bsky.social on chemical pollutants in rivers and their potential impact on Otters. Find out more here: www.britishwildlife.com/chemical-pol...

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Ian Denton @iand777.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Watch out, watch out, there's a Weasel about... If you're a Bank Vole or a Great Tit there's always a touch of jeopardy when you drop by for a drink & there's a Weasel in hunting mode. So many #SmallMammals are drawn to reliable sources of water at the moment. #Mustelids 🌿🦉 @ianparsons.bsky.social

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Ian Carter @iancarter67.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Evidence of breeding, finally! They nest in a little roof space of the house above the downstairs toilet. You can hear them shuffling around above when paying a visit.

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Ian Parsons @ianparsons.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

A cartoon from a 1964 Punch mag. A satirical swipe at policies 62 years ago that's just as relevant today. Not very good at learning are we. @iand777.bsky.social @markavery.bsky.social @irishrainforest.bsky.social @georgemonbiot.bsky.social @guyshrubsole.bsky.social @brigitstrawbridge.bsky.social

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Ian Parsons @ianparsons.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Today's #BirdoftheDay theme set by @alan678.bsky.social is #YourChoice so of course I've gone with a Griffon #Vulture but not the typical vulture pose. Something almost ballerina-esque about it. @robcrank68.bsky.social @markbirdingpinoso.bsky.social @carlbergstrom.com @laffingkat.bsky.social #birds

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Ian Parsons @ianparsons.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Just received my copy of @chrissperring.bsky.social 's book for me to read, whilst he reads mine, ahead of us joining forces to talk about each other's book at @thebookery.bsky.social in Devon in October. Come join us for a hopefully entertaining evening. @pelagic.bsky.social #books

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Mark Simmonds @markbirdingpinoso.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Another stunning Pin-tailed Sandgrouse from my local steppe. I feel so lucky to have these so close to home but notoriously difficult to find and see. #birds #birdphotography #birding #naturephotography #Alicante

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Ian Parsons @ianparsons.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Peter Firmin was the artist working with Oliver Postgate who created Bagpuss, Ivor the Engine, The Clangers etc etc, he was also a very talented producer of lino cuts like this one. At auction this week, very tempted. @iand777.bsky.social @brigitstrawbridge.bsky.social #Art

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Ian Denton @iand777.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Take a 2 min trip to Cranborne Manor to look at Swifts as you might remember in some dim & distant past. This was yesterday - it's Peak Swift there - indeed some birds may already have left. At the end of the clip see how birds are still drawn to look at that most desirable of nest sites. #Swifts 🦉

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Ian Parsons @ianparsons.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

This looks like it will be a very good and important read.

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Ian Parsons @ianparsons.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

I grow Hemp Agrimony in my garden as it's a great nectar source for Butterflies, Hoverflies & Bees, especially Bumblebees. But it also serves as a roosting site for them too, this morning there were 8 of them all roosting below the flower heads. @brigitstrawbridge.bsky.social @iand777.bsky.social 🐝

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Ian Parsons @ianparsons.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

I think there's a #Vulture photo for every #BirdoftheDay theme, even today's #SittingDownOnTheJob one... I'm going for the 'armchair' pose and the full on 'lounger'. @robcrank68.bsky.social @alan678.bsky.social

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