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Finally got the bugger - Stratolaunch up again now #Skycards #AvGeek

Screenshot of Skycards game, showing various active aircraft.

Jim @jammyjimm.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

I really can't think of many better ways to start the day. The sound of Pinkfeet leaving their roost right now at Harperrig Reservoir, West Lothian, #Scotland

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Jim @jammyjimm.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Single Scaup at Kinneil- on river channel,by 1st lagoon outflow @upperforthbirds.bsky.social #BirdingScotland

Phonescope shot of a Greater Scaup swimming on the estuary at Kinneil Lagoon, Scotland.

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Jim @jammyjimm.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

2 Spotted Redshank at Kinneil Lagoon; feeding together, on bend in river Avon, near refinery/opposite solar farm #BirdingScotland

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Jim @jammyjimm.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Just a couple of the many Cory's Shearwater seen last week during a family trip to Tenerife #SuperSeabirdSunday

A Cory's Shearwater, with long, narrow wings glides above deep blue ocean water. Its body is pale gray and white, with dark wing edges and a yellow bill.

A Cory's Shearwater (a dark gray-and-white seabird with very long, slender wings) flies low over bright blue ocean waves, with white spray breaking behind it.

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Jim @jammyjimm.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Had a swim here today (Los GIgantes - Tenerife); very impressive!

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Jim @jammyjimm.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Currently in Tenerife on a "definitely not a birding trip", but 100+ Cory's Shearwater + oodles of Pilot Whales seen today 💪

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Kane Brides 🦆 @kanebrides.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Nest cameras, colour-rings, GPS tags & capacity building. Read all about our latest expedition to Iceland to study Whooper Swans, part of a long-term study now in its 38th year! swansg.org/2026/09/18/i...

A boat load of Whooper Swans captured for studying through bird ringing

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Jim @jammyjimm.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

The (juvenile? plumage looked to be pristine) Osprey, that flew over at Crosswood Reservoir, West Lothian, Scotland this morning. Also, it's fairly unusual (for me anyway) that it doesn't appear to be ringed @birdinglothian.bsky.social #BirdingScotland

An (immature) Osprey in flight, with a blue sky background.

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Jim @jammyjimm.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Definitely one of my favourite sights + sounds of #nature Pink-footed geese just arriving for their winter stay. A couple of thousand seen today so far around the western Pentland Hills area #BirdingScotland

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Jim @jammyjimm.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

My annual "guess that skua" slot.... I assumed these were both Arctic, but the LH bird looked chunkier, with a barrel chest (as per Pom?). River Forth, at Blackness, Scotland this morning. Distant, so please excuse the #ShitBirdPhoto + I know I'll be wrong - as usual 🙂 #UKBirding

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Jim @jammyjimm.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

At least 4 Curlew Sandpiper at Kinneil Lagoon #BirdingScotland

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Jim @jammyjimm.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Osprey at Kinneil. It's sitting on a tyre, out on the mud in the Forth (near refinery) @upperforthbirds.bsky.social #BirdingScotland

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Jim @jammyjimm.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Spotted Redshank at Kinneil Lagoon. It's currently roosting with Greenshank, on bend in river Avon, near refinery/opposite solar farm #BirdingScotland

The river Avon, by Grangemouth refinery.

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Jim @jammyjimm.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

1 of 2 Hen Harriers seen in West Lothian today #BirdingScotland

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Jim @jammyjimm.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

2 very smart juvenile Curlew Sandpipers (found by Mike I) at GLE, Broom GPs, Bedfordshire #UKBirding this morning.

Screenshot of 2 juvenile Curlew Sandpipers, wading in shallow water, with mud and feathers behind.

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Jim @jammyjimm.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

We've not had a #ShitBirdPhoto for a while, but I think this Common Redstart in #Bedfordshire today safely qualifies 🙂

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Jim @jammyjimm.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Juvenile Sparrowhawk in the garden a short time ago - shot through the (thankfully clean) kitchen window #UKBirding #nature #wildlife

A juvenile Sparrowhawk stands alert on a grass lawn, looking back over its shoulder. It holds a small tuft of feathers in its beak, with loose feathers scattered across the grass and in the air. Soft green foliage and warm, blurred vegetation frame the bird. An (unavoidable at the time, to prevent disturbance to the bird) out of focus plant pot is in the bottom right hand side of the shot.

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Jim @jammyjimm.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

@cambsbirdclub.bsky.social Juv Black Tern (fairly distant) from dam/tower at Grafham Water - in flight with Common Terns + gulls. Little Stint + 1 Turnstone remain on dam #UKBirding

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Graham Appleton @wadertales.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Vast numbers of waders choose the Wash (East England) as their winter home. Where do they come from? To celebrate the 67th birthday of @washwader.bsky.social I'm reposting this sixtieth anniversary blog: wadertales.wordpress.com/2019/08/15/s... Redshank section below ⬇️ #UKbirding

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Jim @jammyjimm.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Lived up to my Jammy "nom de guerre" today, by being in the right place, when a locally rare Pied Flycatcher was found. What a great little bird to watch 🙂 #UKBirding

An (immature?) Pied Flycatcher perched on a birch tree branch - Bedfordshire, UK.

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Jim @jammyjimm.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Bloody hell, that UK Government alert nearly made me drop the flammenwerfer....... 🔥

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Jim @jammyjimm.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

A magical #UKBirding experience by the edge of a local cricket pitch in #Bedfordshire this morning, surrounded by at least 8 foraging Spotted Flycatchers. No need for the scope! #wildlife #nature

A juvenile Spotted Flycatcher perched on the end of a birding telescope, with an out of focus tree in the background.

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Jim @jammyjimm.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

A "proper shot" of the Long-tailed Shrike this morning, to give an idea of how well it was seen. Genuinely one of the best #birding experiences in a while, and not just because of its rarity #UKBirding #RareBirdsUK

1st summer male Long-tailed Shrike perched on the wooden post of a wire fence, with some grass in the foreground and a (blurry) bare field behind.

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Jim @jammyjimm.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Need a shower, after a dirty twitch for the Long-tailed Shrike this morning. A brilliant bird to watch, in a great bit of countryside, with it showing amazingly well later during our visit. A big thank you to @peternashbeds.bsky.social for driving + great company as ever #UKBirding

The now famous Long-tailed Shrike, located on the border between Oxfordshire and Gloucestershire, UK partly obscured behind the branches of a hawthorn tree.

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Jim @jammyjimm.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Not my most exciting #nature #wildlife video, but I've finally (sort of) seen a live Armadillo in the wild. Walking in a forest, by Lake Moultrie in South Carolina, when I noticed a twig move. I thought it was a snake at first, but soon worked out what it was.

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Jim @jammyjimm.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

It's maybe a sad thing to say that there's not much that gets me excited these days, but then something literally appears that I'll remember forever. A close encounter with a Bobcat in South Carolina this evening. It was still about 90°F, which I think made the camera lose focus #wildlife #nature

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Jim @jammyjimm.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Osprey with a single chick that looks close to fledging, at Lake Moultrie, near Moncks Corner, South Carolina, USA just now #birding It's "cooled down" now to a much more pleasant and bearable 80°F!

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Jim @jammyjimm.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Least Bittern during this morning's #birding wander in SC, USA. It's only possible to get out and about now in the early morning or evening, due to the heat/thunderstorms.

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Jim @jammyjimm.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

Something a bit different last night - #Charleston Riverdogs #baseball. I didn't have a clue what was going on, but it was pretty entertaining (despite $15 for a beer!) all the same and they won with a late home run. Kept an eye out for Nighthawks, but no luck there 🙂

A view from the top of the stands at Charleston Riverdogs baseball stadium. Looking out towards the field of play, where players can be seen on the green pitch. The Sun has just set, and 2 large floodlights are shining on to the pitch. A fairly large crowd can be seen in the stands, stretching from directly in front of, and around to the right of the observer.

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Jim @jammyjimm.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

A couple of Bambis (presumably White-tailed #Deer fawns) the other day near Lake Moultrie, South Carolina, USA #wildlife #nature

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Jim @jammyjimm.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Singing Chuck-will's-widow (loud one) + Eastern Whip-poor-will this evening, near Moncks Corner, South Carolina, USA #birding #BirdsSeenIn2026 I actually saw a very impressive CWWI displaying, but couldn't get it on video.

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Jim @jammyjimm.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Apologies for it being so jumpy, but Prothonotary Warblers don't stay still for long. Near Moncks Corner, South Carolina, USA this morning (Orchard Oriole also briefly singing in background) #birding #BirdsSeenIn2026

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Jim @jammyjimm.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

app.birdweather.com/soundscapes/... Being given the runaround by a local Chuck-will's-widow (big, nightjar type), near Moncks Corner, SC, USA. I've sat out and walked around a few evenings listening for it, but I wonder if it's just transiting through #BirdWeather #BWPUC

app.birdweather.com

Soundscape June 02, 2026 00:42 @ PUC-9540-JP

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Jim @jammyjimm.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

Some of the birds seen recently around the Moncks Corner area of South Carolina, USA: Cliff Swallow, Clapper Rail and Mississippi Kite #birding #BirdsSeenIn2026

A group of Cliff Swallows by a shallow pool of water, gathering mud for their nests under a nearby road bridge - South Carolina, USA.

A bit of a fuzzy shot of a Clapper Rail in flight over water - Creekside Park, Goose Creek, SC, USA.

Mississippi Kite in flight against a clear sky - Creekside Park, Goose Creek, SC, USA.

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Jim @jammyjimm.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

1st morning #birding walk of this USA trip (near Moncks Corner, SC) and lots to see already, including Green Heron and Least Bittern #BirdsSeenIn2026

Phonescope shot of a Green Heron crouching on a muddy bank, by a shallow pool of water, as it patiently waits for some prey to come along. Near Moncks Corner, #SouthCarolina, USA.

Back of camera shot of a Least Bittern in flight, with water in the background - near Moncks Corner, South Carolina, USA.

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Jim @jammyjimm.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

En route to see the 🇺🇸 clan - as ever not a birding trip, but hopefully some good stuff will be seen 🙂

Phone shot of an airline video screen showing progress of a flight from London Heathrow to New York JFK airport - currently over Newfoundland.

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Jim @jammyjimm.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

The local Badgers were out fairly early this evening. Also, a Hummingbird hawk-moth in the garden over the last couple of days, but the little bugger won't stay still long enough for a video #wildlife #nature

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Jim @jammyjimm.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Quite heartening to see at least 5 Cuckoo (M+F) #UKBirding today in Bedfordshire. I'm pretty sure I also saw a female actually laying, which is a first for me, but typically not something I was able to get a shot of #BirdsSeenIn2026

A Common Cuckoo in flight, against a clear sky background - Bedfordshire, UK.

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Jim @jammyjimm.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

A great overnight stay (as ever) with a good friend during the journey back from Scotland. Common Crane + Garganey were new additions to my #UKBirding Northumberland list #BirdsSeenIn2026

Phonescope shot of a Common Crane feeding in a bare field - Maiden's Hall Lake,Northumberland, UK.

Phonescope shot of a pair of Garganey feeding along the edge of Maiden's Hall Lake,Northumberland, UK.

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Jim @jammyjimm.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

I never knew #ShitBirdPhoto was a thing on BSky until recently, but I think I've quickly got the hang of it 🙂 5 scoter species seen at Kirkaldy earlier today, with Surf and Black taking the photo honours #BirdingScotland

A despicable phonescope shot of a drake Surf Scoter (white blob at centre), within a mixed scoter flock that also contained Common, Velvet, White-winged and Black - on the sea just off Kirkaldy, Fife,Scotland.

A crap phonescope shot of a drake Black Scoter (left bird) - on the sea off Kirkaldy, Fife,Scotland.

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Jim @jammyjimm.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

The latest installment of my (now) regular series - "crap shots of great birds". An unexpected male Hen Harrier, when all I had was my phone camera #BirdingScotland

Blurry phone camera shot of a male Hen Harrier in flight (in Scotland). Luckily, it's distinctive plumage of grey body + black wingtips is still recognisable, and can't be mistaken for anything else.

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Jim @jammyjimm.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Probably the worst shot you'll see of the Whitesands (East Lothian, Scotland) Woodchat Shrike, but who cares? 🙂 A 1st for me in the UK, and a great wee bird to watch #BirdingScotland #BirdsSeenIn2026

A distant and hazy phonescope shot of a Woodchat Shrike, perched on a flowering hawthorn tree - Whitesands, East Lothian, Scotland.

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Jim @jammyjimm.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

A very nice #BirdingScotland wander around near the western Pentland Hills in West Lothian this afternoon. Very nice to see my 1st county Grasshopper Warbler, and also at least 4 Cuckoo #BirdsSeenIn2026

A Grasshopper Warbler sitting on top of a bush, surrounded by yellow flowers.

A male Common Cuckoo in flight, with the blade of a wind turbine in the background.

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Jim @jammyjimm.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

Now in #Scotland for a bit, and a couple of unexpected geese during this evening's walk - 1 Barnacle and 6 Pinkfeet. Also heaps of singing warblers, 2 Cuckoo and an amazing Common Sandpiper breeding display flight #BirdingScotland

Phonescope shot of a Barnacle Goose in a grassy field- West Lothian, Scotland, UK.

Phonescope shot of a Pinkfooted Goose (with a blurry Greylag Goose) in a grassy field - West Lothian, Scotland, UK.

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Jim @jammyjimm.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Out #birding in #Bedfordshire this morning, hoping to catch up with some northbound migrants. No terns or waders, but 2 unexpected Pintail made it a worthwhile venture #birding

Phonescope shot of 2 drake Pintail (at front), with 2 Gadwall behind - all swimming/feeding on water - Broom, Bedfordshire, UK.

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Jim @jammyjimm.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

The Gamlingay 7 Dotterel (trust me 🙂) at distance and in heat haze earlier this afternoon. I honestly don't think you can ever moan about a bad view of Dotterel; such feel good birds #birding

The worst possible image you can imagine of 7 Dotterel in a bare field, near Gamlingay, Cambridgeshire, UK. They appear as little blobs in the middle of the image, which was taken to illustrate the difficult viewing conditions.

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Jim @jammyjimm.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Flying home tomorrow after a fantastic 4 week trip to Australia, so why not 🍻The main "best bits" for me are: the people, scenery, wildlife and public amenities/transport. I'd highly recommend it to anyone considering a visit. 🇦🇺

A pint of Great Northern beer on a wooden shelf, with Maroubra Surf Life Saving Club and beach behind.

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Jim @jammyjimm.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

A rubbish phone video, but I finally managed to find the Powerful Owls in Sydney Royal Botanical Gardens. This was the main bird I wanted to see on this trip, and have spent lots of the last 4 weeks looking all over. #birding #BirdsSeenIn2026 @doktrnick.bsky.social

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