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John Nadin

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Retired family man, enjoy birdwatching & all wildlife. Music, & gigs also make me happy.

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CreepingBent @creepingbent.bsky.social · 1h
Mackenzies follow the release of the debut album A Dog’s Breakfast with a Glasgow concert on Saturday 28th November at the Glad Cafe (with special guests The Port Sulphur Group). The debut album has only taken Mackenzies 40 years to record & release. TIX: wegottickets.com/f/29560
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John Nadin @jsn54.bsky.social · 9h
Yesterday up at Ferryhills with GS, was grand with two more species for my 25k list, [now at 171], with 2 Great-Northern Divers & our 1st Brambling of the Autumn, the highlights. #birds
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John Nadin @jsn54.bsky.social · 9h
A few bits & pieces from a mixed period for me recently. #birds #orchids
Canada Goose (one of 33) Townhill, FifeWhite Wagtail - Loch Fitty, Fife.Broard-leaved Helleborine, i found 12 very near our house, in Dunfermline, Fife.American Pipit - Saltcoats
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Jon Dunn @dunnjons.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Time spent in Andalusia at this time of year is always richly rewarded for dragonflies. Back home now, I'm already missing them... but they'll be there for my return next year with @mariposanature.bsky.social. #Dragonfly #Odonata #WildlifePhotography
Orange-winged Dropwing (Trithemis kirbyi) © Jon Dunn
Epaulet Skimmer (Orthetrum chrysostigma) © Jon Dunn
Red-veined Darter (Sympetrum fonscolombii) © Jon Dunn
Northern Banded Groundling (Brachythemis impartita) © Jon Dunn
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John Nadin @jsn54.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
A very decent seawatch from Carlingnose Point, N. Queensferry, this pm. The highlight a juvenile Sabine's Gull with a large flock of Kittiwake's. Two Bonxie, 50 Gannets & a few skeins of Pink-footed Geese. I managed a few record shots but most far too distant sadly. #birds @fifebirdnews.bsky.social
Pink-footed Geese - Carlingnose Point, Fife.2 Bonxie (Great Skua) - Carlingnose Point, Fife.Juvenile Sabine's Gull (dark bird back middle) with Kittiwake's. Carlingnose Point, Fife.Poor record shot of Kittiwake flock, a few juvenile Gannets at the back.
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CreepingBent @creepingbent.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Bubbles make their radio debut tonight when they will be live in session on BBC 6Music on the wonderful Marc Riley & Gideon Coe show (9pm-11pm). Bubbles play their first song around 9.20 then a couple more and interview from around 9.40pm.
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John Nadin @jsn54.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Had a couple of nights of fine gig going. In Dunfermline to see TFC with my pal Ana , & solo in Glasgow for the wonderful Jayhawks in the Old Fruitmarket. Happy days. 😀
Norman Blake of Teenage Fanclub playing in PJ Molloy's in DunfermlineFrancis & Steven in Dunfermline at PJ Molloy'sRaymond soloing on electic guitar in PJ Molloy's on Thursday night.Ana enjoying Teenage Fanclub in Dunfermline on Thursday evening
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John Nadin @jsn54.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
We had some great dragonfly watching this afternoon at Eden Springs, Fife, with Kris Gibb. Many Common Darters & 12 plus Migrant Hawkers. #dragonflies #fife
Male Migrant Hawker (dragongfly - Eden Springs, FifeMale Migrant Hawker - Eden Springs, FifeMale Migrant Hawker dragonfly - Eden Springs, FifeFemale Migrant Hawker - Eden Springs, Fife
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John Nadin @jsn54.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
George & I went to Townhill, Fife, this am, very few birds seen, more Fungi saved the day though. 😀 #fungi #fife #scotland
This one was very large, not sure of the species name - Townhill, Fife - fungiFour lovely Collared Earth Stars - TownhillDouble figures Collared Earth Stars seen at Townhill this am.Common Brittlestem seen at Townhill, Fife
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John Nadin @jsn54.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
George & I had a lovely walk in Devilla Forest, Fife , this morning. A few Jays & Ravens were calling but the Fungi & Dragonflies were my main focus. #dragonflies #Devilla
Emerald Damselfly - Devilla Forest, FifeCommon Darter - Devilla, FifeBlack Darter - resting in the wet moss - Devilla, FifeMale Southern Hawker - Devilla Forest, Fife
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John Nadin @jsn54.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Had a great visit to Loch Leven, P&K, yesterday. The Carden Flood on the RSPB Vane Farm reserve currently has a flock of 15 plus lovely Ruff & they were showing well in the sunshine yesterday. #waders #birds
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John Nadin @jsn54.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Yesterday afternoon i visited Lochgelly Loch& confirmed the presence of Migrant Hawkers with at least 2 present, also 15 plus Common Darters. #dragonflies
Migrant Hawker - Lochgelly, Fife

Common Darter (female in spider web) - Lochgelly,Fife.Common Darter (male) - Lochgelly, Fife
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The Rare Breeding Birds Panel @ukrbbp.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Some light reading for the weekend… our most recent report, Rare Breeding Birds in the UK 2023, as published in @britishbirds.bsky.social, is now available open access at tinyurl.com/RBBP2023 #ornithology #ukbirding #birds
The cover of the Nov 2025 issue of British Bird, which contained the RBBP report for 2023
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John Nadin @jsn54.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Had a great few hours on the Isle of May today, a bit dull with drizzle but it didn't dampen my visit, huge thanks to Steely. #birds #IOM
White-throated Sparrow - IOM, Fife.White-throated Sparrow - IOM, Fife.Short-eared Owl - IOM, FifeSpotted Flycatcher - IOM, Fife
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John Nadin @jsn54.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
After a brief look at the Forth from Inverkeithing yesterday, i decided to try for some waders. I chose Skinflats, just over the border into Forth. Met SW & PC & enjoyed some smart birds despite the deluge.💭 #birds @upperforthbirds.bsky.social
My 1st Mediterranean Gull at Skinflats yesterday, a near adult in non-breeding plumage. FORTHCurlew Sandpipers & Dunlin - Skinflats [south pool] - ForthBlack Tern - Skinflats [north pool], Forth.
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John Nadin @jsn54.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
What a wonderful night in Glasgow with friends & entertained by the superb Waterwaters with special guest Steve Earle. Fishermans Blues Review was totally joyous. ❤️
Mick Scott - Glasow 29/08/26Mick with the fantastic Steve Earle - GlasgowSteve Wickham & Mike Scot - Glasgow
Steve Wickham was so good.
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Tom Lowe @saloplarus.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Second eclipse of the month! 🌘 Worth getting up for the 93% partial lunar eclipse this morning in practically the same piece of sky as the solar eclipse #shropshire
Maximum eclipse when the Moon turned orange and the stars appearedMaximum eclipse through a bit of hazy cloudAnother glimpse before the Moon dropped behind the wood
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Anders Gray @birdingcyprus.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Sooty Shearwater casually flew past close inshore first thing, not what I had on the cards for this mornings seawatch 🤯. First record for Cyprus! + 249 Purple Heron, 8 Grey Heron, 188 Glossy Ibis, 3 Scopoli’s Shearwater, 3 Common Sandpiper & Yellow Wag in off. #cyprusbirds
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John Nadin @jsn54.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Had a grand wee afternoon seawatch at Kinghorn with my auld pal Willie McBay, also met friends, Brian Johnston & Grant Roberson. Highlight my 1st Long-tailed Skua ( dark juv) of the autumn, 8 Arctic Skua & 1 Mediterranean Gull, but the fog rolled in & stopped play. #birds @fifebirdnews.bsky.social
Foggy view from Kinghorn, Fife this PMFog sadly stopped our seawatch this afternoon at Kinghorn, Fife.Who stole Inchkeith Island, fog did of course, View towards Inchkeith Island, now obscured by fog. Willie McBay - Life long Fife Bird Club member, at Kinghorn this afternoon.
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Jon Dunn @dunnjons.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
As gateway species go, Hungarian Birch Mouse will take a lot of beating when it comes to getting me hooked on small mammals. Charismatic, cute as a button, and known from just a handful of locations. It's got it all going on.
Hungarian Birch Mouse (Sicista trizona transylvanica) © Jon DunnHungarian Birch Mouse (Sicista trizona transylvanica) © Jon Dunn
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Alice Roberts @profaliceroberts.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
The fallout from the collapse of this glacier - a torrent of mud surging down the valley - killed hundreds of people. Gone, in a flash. Those people were wiped out by anthropogenic climate change. Our governments are simply not responding quickly enough to this disaster which is already upon us.
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John Nadin @jsn54.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
A great local walk with George from our house this morning, so much interest if you look for it. 😀 #dunfermline
Yellow Shell Moth - DunferlineCommon Carder Bumblebee - Dunfermline.Lots of beautiful Lesser Hawkbit - Dunfermline.Lesser Hawkbit - Dunfermline
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John Nadin @jsn54.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Had an early session down at Kinghorn with Graham Sparshott this morning. 3 Beautiful adult Roseate Terns flying east with some Common Terns. Very large numbers of Sandwich Terns, at least 8 Arctic Skua's & a smart young Med Gull. Throw in some lively Bottle-nosed Dolphin for good measure. #birds
Two Bottle-nosed Dolphins at Kinghorn, Fife1st CY Mediterranean Gull - KinghornMediterranean Gull on the water off Kinghorn, FifeA poor record shot of a juvenile Arctic Skua, off Kinghorn, Fife
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John Nadin @jsn54.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Spent an hour checking the terns on Petticur sands before a short seawatch at Kinghorn. The pick being two fine adult Roseate Terns, amongst Sandwich, Common & a few Arctic Terns. Then from Kinghorn, single Cory's & Roseate & 4 Arctic Skua's. #birds @fifebirdnews.bsky.social
Inchkeith Island, & general view from Kinghorn, Fife, this afternoon.Cory's Shearwater heading east from Kinghorn, Fife, this PMTwo Roseate & two Sandwich Terns this afternoon, at Petticur Sands, FifeTwo distant adult Roseate Terns, with Sandwich Terns on Petticur Sands, Fife
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BBC Radio 6 Music Now Playing Bot (Unofficial) @bbcradio6musicbot.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
BBC Radio 6 Music Lauren Laverne Now Playing The Jimi Hendrix Experience Are You Experienced?
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John Nadin @jsn54.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
A lovely local walk with George this morning in Dunfermline. A few late wild flowers & a butterfly to round things off nicely. 😀 #wildflowers #butterflies
Herb-Robert Wildflower - DunfermlineDandelion- DunfermlineSpeckled Wood Butterfly - Dunfermline
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John Nadin @jsn54.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
A beautiful early morning with Graham Sparshott up at Ferry Hills, Fife. The highlights, the 1st FH Great Egret, single Black & Red Throated Divers, & 45 Tree Pipits. #NorthQueensferry #bird #Ferryhills
Beautiful skies just before Sunrise at Ferryhills, FifeSunrise at Ferryhills, FifeGraham photographing migrating birds up at Fery Hills, FifeLow cloud rolling in over the Queensferry Crossing.
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John Nadin @jsn54.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
For anyone who likes fine Electric guitar playing, wow. Wilco blowing Glasgow RCH audience away last night. 💥
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John Nadin @jsn54.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
I went to see one of my favourite bands play in Glasgow last night. The wonderful Wilco at the Royal Concert Hall, as a good friend said, gig of the year, hands down. ❤️ youtu.be/eyK_lNTwonI?...
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Wilco (medley) - Royal Concert Hall - Glasgow - 22/08/26
YouTube video by John S Nadin
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CreepingBent @creepingbent.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
The Bluebells follow their sold-out performance at Kelvingrove Bandstand with a concert at the Strathaven Hotel on Sun25th Oct. They will be performing at SANDFEST, which is a local fundraising concert for Down’s Syndrome Scotland. TICKETS: dsscotland.org.uk/dss_events/e...
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john hogarty @johnhogarty.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Timings for tonight at Mono:
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Jon Dunn @dunnjons.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
A particular favourite butterfly of mine in the Montes Universales has to be Mother-of-Pearl Blue. Neither flashy nor commonplace, it's got a lot of subtle charm - every encounter with one feels special, like a bit of a blessing.
Mother-of-Pearl Blue (Polyommatus nivescens) © Jon DunnMother-of-Pearl Blue (Polyommatus nivescens) © Jon Dunn
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CreepingBent @creepingbent.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
BUBBLES will be in concert at Edinburgh College of Art/Wee Red Bar on Sat 19th Sept, appearing as special guests of Mackenzies. The Great Leap Forward will be on stage first shortly after doors open at 7pm. Noise Annoys!! TICKETS: wegottickets.com/f/21717 Photo: Gavin Fraser
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John Nadin @jsn54.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
A few moths & other insects from my recent Mariposa Trip to Spain. #moths #insects
A beautiful (& common) Burnet Moth - Montes Universales, SpainLarge Red Underwing Moth - Montes Universales, SpainColourful Seed Bug  - SpainStiped Sheild Bug - Spain
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John Nadin @jsn54.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
A few repitiles from our recent Mariposa trip to spain. #Spain #reptiles
Young Iberian Sand LizardSub-nosed Viper ( sadly found dead)
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John Nadin @jsn54.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
I feel a little guilty posting these record shots of Spanish Ibex, taken from my room, as they were not seen by anyone else in the group, i prefer sharing. Thankfully everyone saw at least one of the feral Goats. 😉
3 Spanish Ibex (mother & 2 kids) - Albarracin, Spain.Spannish Ibex ( mother & one kid) , Albarracin, Spain3 Spanish Ibex - Albarracin, SpainFeral Goat (male) - Albarracin, Spain
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John Nadin @jsn54.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
A few more birds from my fabulous Mariposa Butterfly & Eclipse trip to Spain. #spain #birds
Cirl Bunting - Albarracin , SpainWestern Subalpine Warbler - Albarracin, Spain [thx K]European Bee-eater - Montes UniversalsBlack-eared Wheatear - Albarraccin, Spain
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John Nadin @jsn54.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
As well as amazing scenery, historic buildings, amazing butterfles, i was lucky to see a few Dragonflies, any help with ID's would be greatly appreciated. I am happy with beautiful dem, golden ringed & Red-veined darter. #spain #dragonflies #Montesinternationals
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Dr Richard Bate @thenewgalaxy.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
12/8/26 #Spain - My first total solar #eclipse and hopefully not my last! An absolutely mindblowing experience and a joy to share with the great company of my good friends at @mariposanature.bsky.social and guests
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John Nadin @jsn54.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
I took a huge number of images on my recent trip to Spain, a stunning county & a wonderfull trip with Mariposa. Here are a few birds i enjoyed, all taken around incredible base in Albarracin.❤️ #birds #spain
Western Orphean Warbler  -Alabarracin, SpainRock Bunting - Albarracin, SpainCrag Martin - Albarracin, SpainChough - Albarracin, Spain
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John Nadin @jsn54.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Well yesterday i did my Aug WEB's count as i was still too shattered to do it on Sunday. It was a really good count at Lochgelly, with large numbers of birds & a few small Tortoishells. I was happy to locate the long staying Lesser Scaup but it was hard work amongst over 300 Tufted. #birds
Lochgelly Loch, FifeLochgelly Loch in near perfect conditions.Lochgelly Loch was mirror calm & quite dull, perfect for counting ducks & geese.
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John Nadin @jsn54.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Some images of our base for the Mariposa Butterflies & Eclipse tour in the glorious Montes Universales, the incredible Albarracin. ❤️
Our fantastic hotel in Albarracin, SpainView from my hotel window, where i also spotted Spannish Ibex, White Goats, Griffen Vutures, Alpine Swifs & so much more. It looked just as stunning at night. Ablarracin, SpainView of Albarracin from near the restored chappel high above the city.
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John Nadin @jsn54.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
Today is my 1st full day back from an incredible trip to spain (thank you Mariposa).❤️ So there was a Cattle Egret in N/E fife at Morton Lochs reserve, only the 3rd record & one i hadn't seen in the Kingdom. #birds #birdingFife
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CreepingBent @creepingbent.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Saturday night in the west end of Glasgow.
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new modern books @newmodernbooks.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Thursday. Hotter than the proverbial pepper sprout. ‘Truly Gifted Kids: A Book About a Band Called Prefab Sprout’ by @nigetassell.bsky.social is out in two days tr.ee/-BLPqLQ27t
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CreepingBent @creepingbent.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
BUBBLES will be live in concert at the Edinburgh College of Art on Sat 19th Sept when they will be the opening artist on the Mackenzies album launch show. The Great Leap Forward will also be performing, get your tickets from wegottickets.com/f/21717 PHOTO: Gavin Fraser
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CreepingBent @creepingbent.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
BUBBLES will be live in session on BBC 6Music on Monday 21st Sept and will preview the songs they’ll be performing in session at the Wee Red Bar on Sat 19th Sept (as special guests of Mackenzies). Poster by Peter Gilmour TICKETS: wegottickets.com/f/21717
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john hogarty @johnhogarty.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
It’s Bandcamp Friday, when more money spent there goes to the artist. National Park have three things available for this one - good day to buy if you were thinking of it. Pre-order our album, outside, on Errol’s Hot Wax. Comes out soon, on 21st August nationalpark.bandcamp.com/album/outside
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Graham Sparshott @fifevismig.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Tree Pipit numbers starting to build up as we head into their peak passage month of August at Ferry Hills. Best count so far 48 on 31/7/26 but hopefully some 3-fig counts to come.
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John Nadin @jsn54.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Went to St David's harbour, Dalgety Bay, late on yesterday, in the hope of a few Skua's, 1st scan & 2 then 3 Arctic Skua's (one ad & a couple of dark juvs), result. A few more scans & I picked up a superb Cory's Shearwater, watched it on & off for 55mins before lost to view heading east. #Birds
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