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Ivan L @marshdagger.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Despite relatively warm temperatures for the time of year in D&G the catches have been at bit meager. Last night only 17/10. The best NFG Pearly Underwing and a late record of Garden Tiger. #teammoth

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Mark A Stutt @forestedmark.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Cracking result for the Lasses today. Won 4-1 against Sheffield United. Top of the League 😁 #nuwfc #nufc #howaythelasses

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Ivan L @marshdagger.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

The wind had totally changed direction so a change of site and weather at the Isle of Whithorn D&G, 3 Arctic Skua, 3 Arctic Tern, 1 BTD, 25 Common Scoter, 5 Common Tern, 8 Fulmar, 353 Gannet, 442 Kittiwake, 535 Auks, 203 Manxies, 1 RTD and 152 Sarnies. #birdingscotland @dgbirdnews.bsky.social

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Ivan L @marshdagger.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Yesterday the north west wind looked good conidition for migration at Corsewell Point D&G. But 8hrs watching there was nothing of the ordinary, a Fulmar, Arctic Tern, Med Gull, 1702 Gannet, GND, 644 Kittiwake, 300 Auks, 14 RTD, 22 Sarnies and 2 Twite over. #birdingscotland @dgbirdnews.bsky.social

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D&G Bird News @dgbirdnews.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Isle of Whithorn : IOW 13.00 to 15.30. 1 Black Guillemot, 23 Common Scoter, 161 Gannet, 4 Guillemot, 73 Kittiwake, 3 Little Gull, 264 Manxies, 33 Razorbill, 1 RTD and 113 Sarnies. Ivan lang. Sep.06/2026🕒07:03pm

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Ivan L @marshdagger.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Isle of Whithorn, D&G, 13.00 to 15.30. Looked promising with a southerly when arrived but all movement stop as the wind turned west, highlights were 23 Common Scoter, 161 Gannet, 73 Kittiwake, 3 Little Gull, 264 Manxies, 33 Razorbills, 1 RTD and 113 Sarnies. #birdingscotland @dgbirdnews.bsky.social

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D&G Bird News @dgbirdnews.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

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D&G Bird News @dgbirdnews.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Corsewall Pt : 28th. A six hrs watch at Corsewall Point was busy with birds, but nothing out of the ordinary. Best was three Velvet Scoter heading down towards Portpatrick. Also, a few BN dolphin around. Ivan Lang. Aug.29/2026🕒10:16am

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Ivan L @marshdagger.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

One of my best moth in a small garden trapped on Monday, a Ni Moth. Great to get migration in D&G after living on the south coast where it was expected. ##teammoth #migrantmothuk

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D&G Bird News @dgbirdnews.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Carsethorn : 2 Osprey feeding on their own fish on same piece of driftwood off Carsethorn. Gavin Chambers. Aug.16/2026🕒06:09pm

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Ivan L @marshdagger.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

A trip through the Borders up to the Lothian coast and a detour to Northumberland. Highlights included RFF, WWS, Pom Skua, Sooty Shearwater and Golden Eagle. As well as non bird highlights Scotch Argus and Autumn Gentian @dgbirdnews.bsky.social #birdingscotland #rarebirdsuk #birdingNortheast

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D&G Bird News @dgbirdnews.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Out in the East : Golden Eagle at Grey Mare's Tail NR, also Red Grouse calling, Osprey, Peregrine and Scotch Argus. Ivan Lang. Aug.12/2026🕒08:09pm

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RSPB Scotland @rspbscotland.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Over the last week there has been a tireless effort to tackle the ongoing wildfire in the Cairngorms National Park. While encouraging progress had been made thanks to immense support, unfortunately the fire threat has been growing at RSPB Abernethy following a change in weather conditions.

Drone image of Cairngorms National Park fire with text which reads ongoing fire in the cairngorms national park

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D&G Bird News @dgbirdnews.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Today 19th : RSPB Crook of Baldoon, Black-tailed Godwit, 2 LRP (1 juv), 20 Snipe, 52 Dunlin, 2 plastic Comm Tern decoys, 2 calling Quail. Isle of Whithorn, 3 Sandwich Tern, 2 Manx Shearwater, Black Guillemot & Kittiwake. RSPB Wood of Cree, 4 Spotted- & 1 ... see Blog. Jul.19/2026🕒09:48pm

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D&G Bird News @dgbirdnews.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

RSPB Crook of Baldoon : 2 calling Quail & the Temmink's Stint still on the merse flash pool. Jul.19/2026🕒09:08pm

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D&G Bird News @dgbirdnews.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

RSPB Crook of Baldoon : Temminck's Stint north flash. Ivan Lang. Ed. Whopper! Jul.18/2026🕒04:52pm

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Ivan L @marshdagger.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

The waders keep coming at RSPB Crook of Baldoon. Earlier this week, a Wood Sandpiper, then mid week, a Pectoral Sandpiper, with an LRP. Now, a Temminck's Sandpiper (dodgy video). @rspbscotland.bsky.social @dgbirdnews.bsky.social #birdingscotland #rarebirdsuk

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D&G Bird News @dgbirdnews.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

RSPB Crook of Baldoon : Wood Sandpiper, Blackwit, Dunlin and Greenshank on the flash north of car park. Ivan Lang. Jul.13/2026🕒05:01pm

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Ivan L @marshdagger.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

Despite the stiff breeze overnight, a small catch still included for me 6 new for the year, 2 new for the garden and 1 new for my Scottish list. #teammoth

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D&G Bird News @dgbirdnews.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

Carsethorn : Smart 2nd summer Mediterranean Gull off the old pier at Carsethorn today, still present. Acting very similarly to last years first summer in exactly the same spot. Gavin Chambers. Jul.11/2026🕒04:11pm

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Ivan L @marshdagger.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Not often get the opportunity to get the trap out in good conditions in D&G, so had traps in small garden and at work. Best was Calamotropha paludella, verified by local moth recorder, poss first for Scotland. Also Beautiful Carpet lifer @rspbscotland.bsky.social

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D&G Bird News @dgbirdnews.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

RSPB Crook of Baldoon : Quail singing from the Airfield at the Crook, between the Crook and the buildings at Penkiln. Ivan Lang. Jul.07/2026🕒03:05pm

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D&G Bird News @dgbirdnews.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Wood Sandpiper : On the lagoon north of car park at RSPB Crook of Baldoon. Jul.01/2026🕒01:11pm

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RSPB Scotland @rspbscotland.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Beaver kit spotted on our Insh Marshes nature reserve! Beavers were released in this area in 2024 as part of the Bringing Beavers Back to the Cairngorms Project.

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Ivan L @marshdagger.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

A typical summer's day at the Isle of Whithorn D&G. There was a staggering 1022 Manxies moving from west to east. With a supporting cast of 2 Arctic Skua, 2 Tystie, 2 Fulmar, Gannets, Kittiwake and a selection of Auks. #birdingscotland @dgbirdnews.bsky.social

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Ivan L @marshdagger.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

The enjoying the seabirds spectacle of Ailsa Craig. Also, on the crossing Manx Shearwater, Puffin, and 2 Storm Petrol. #birdingscotland

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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

Ending the week beside the water with a pair of Dippers... 😍 Now it’s your turn…share your recent nature snaps and stories below! 👇 📷️ Luke Macpherson

Two Dippers perch together on mossy branches beside dark water in a shaded woodland scene. Their chocolate-brown plumage and bright white chests stand out against the soft greens and tangled branches around them. One bird stands slightly ahead of the other, both poised and alert as though pausing between quick visits to the stream.

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D&G Bird News @dgbirdnews.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Little Stint : Little Stint is back on north flash this morning, RSPB Crook of Baldoon. Ivan Lang. May.14/2026🕒05:44pm

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D&G Bird News @dgbirdnews.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Little Stint : Little Stint with Dunlin on flash north of car park at RSPB Crook of Baldoon. Ivan Lang. May.12/2026🕒03:09pm

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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Sir David Attenborough… on your 100th birthday, we thank you. For a lifetime dedicated to the natural world, and for sharing its story with such grace and wonder. Generations have fallen in love with nature because of you. Happy birthday, Sir. 🎉

This photograph captures Sir David Attenborough seated outdoors on the rugged terrain of Skomer Island. Behind him, the ocean and coastal cliffs form a scenic backdrop under a clear sky. Sir David, dressed in a khaki jacket and light trousers, looks towards the camera with a gentle expression, exuding a sense of warmth, calm, and wisdom. Around him, puffins can be seen flying and perched on the rocky ground, illuminated in rays of golden sunlight as the sun sets behind the cliffs.

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Ivan L @marshdagger.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

An interesting few days birding at the RSPB Crook of Baldoon, d&g last Wednesday 2 Blue Headed Wagtail, yesterday a possible Grey Headed Wagtail and today a Pectoral Sandpiper with two superb summer plum Ruff. @rspbscotland.bsky.social @dgbirdnews.bsky.social #birdingscotland #rarebirdsuk

Pectoral Sandpiper and Ruff at RSPB Crook of Baldoon

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D&G Bird News @dgbirdnews.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

Burrow Head : Highlight a Sooty Shearwater heading west past the Head at around 11.30. Also 32 Manx Shearwater, 4 Black Guillemot, 10 Scoter, 4 Fulmar, 69 Gannet, GND, c.150 Auks inc 1 Puffin, 48 Kittiwake, 6 Sandwich Tern & 8 RTD. Ivan Lang. May.02/2026🕒03:29pm

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Ivan L @marshdagger.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

Burrow Head D&G. Highlight and unexpected was a Sooty Shearwater heading west past the head at around 11.30. Also 32 Manx Shearwater, 4 Black Guillemot, 10 Scoter, 4 Fulmar, 69 Gannet, GND, c.150 Auks with 1 Puffin, 48 Kittiwake, 6 Sandwich Tern and 8 RTD. @dgbirdnews.bsky.social #birdingscotland

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D&G Bird News @dgbirdnews.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Blue-headed Wagtail : A bird reported on the merse north of the car park at RSPB Crook of Baldoon. Apr.27/2026🕒03:10pm

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D&G Bird News @dgbirdnews.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

A Walk About : A walk up Penkiln Burn and Knockman Wood produced 6 Tripit, 3 Redstart, 3 Gropper, 2 Cuckoo, Whinchat, Crossbill and Redpoll. Ivan Lang. Apr.26/2026🕒06:02pm

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D&G Bird News @dgbirdnews.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

Isle of Whithorn : IOW seawatching quiet. 1 manx, 1 Common Tern, 34 Common Scoter, 2 GND, 43 Gannet, 1 Puffin, 5 RTD and about 80 Auks. Ivan Lang. Apr.25/2026🕒01:00pm

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D&G Bird News @dgbirdnews.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

Cattle Egret & Richardson's Cackling Goose : RSPB Crook of Baldoon. Cattle Egret been relocated in fields on the right as you head to the reserve. East of the conifers. Ivan Lang. The Cackling Goose has also been found on the merse to the north of the Cro... see Blog. Apr.03/2026🕒01:13pm

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RSPB Scotland @rspbscotland.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

The Crane, Scotland's tallest bird, had a record breeding season in 2025! After going extinct in Scotland due to habitat loss and hunting around 400 years ago, Cranes naturally recolonised an area of Aberdeenshire and first attempted breeding in 2012.

A photograph of a Common Crane looking towards the camera with the words: "Record year for Scotland's tallest bird!"

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D&G Bird News @dgbirdnews.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

RSPB Crook of Baldoon : First Sand Martins at the Crook this afternoon, Peregrine and still lots of geese c.2500 Barnacles c3000 Pinks. Ivan Lang. Apr.02/2026🕒06:33pm

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D&G Bird News @dgbirdnews.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Richardson's Cackling Goose : Again seen at RSPB Crook of Baldoon. The male Osprey showing well at Threave NTS & a Goldcrest seen carrying nesting material. Peregrine on the castle. Great birds but overall an underwhelming visible wildlife visit. Mar.25/2026🕒04:01pm

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Ivan L @marshdagger.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

A Spring day at #RSPBcrookofbaldoon, Barnacles and Pinks on the Merse, with some Pinks starting to head north. A couple of Jack Snipe, GWE and a Merlin as a supporting cast. A large number of Whoopers moving through Wigtown Bay #birdingscotland @dgbirdnews.bsky.social @rspbscotland.bsky.social

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Ivan L @marshdagger.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Loads of Pinks at West Freugh with a few Greenland White fronted Geese amongst them. Also 63 Whoopers still waiting to head north. A surprise of a Swallow arriving in off the sea at Auchenmalg. No sign of the Cattle Egret I found yesterday @dgbirdnews.bsky.social #birdingscotland

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Ivan L @marshdagger.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

A lovely spring day, finally🤩 with the first spring migrants, Chiffchaff and Blackcap, mixing with the wintering geese on the merse. Other highlights a rare sound of a singing Cetti's and a couple of Merlin chasing each other @dgbirdnews.bsky.social #birdingscotland @gavinchambers.bsky.social

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Dave Foster @pratorum2112.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

@dgbirdnews.bsky.social @marshdagger.bsky.social Single ad. Russian Whitefront over Crook of Baldoon and onto the mudflats in a small group of Pinkfeet mid-afternoon, also c3000 Barnacles (inc. an all-white leucistic bird).

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D&G Bird News @dgbirdnews.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

RSPB Crook of Baldoon : Tree Sparrows can be regularly found there as confirmed today by Paul Davies. Feb.18/2026🕒08:33pm

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Dawn Balmer @debalmer.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

More exploring today. Hen Harrier ringtail, 1500 Barnacles at Crook of Baldoon, 6 Russian White-fronted Geese with Pinks north of Garlieston. Enjoyed Wigtown Bay, Garlieston and ended the day at Stranraer scanning the gulls. @dgbirdnews.bsky.social #BirdingScotland

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Ivan L @marshdagger.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

A break in the weather and a trip into the Solway. Loads of C Scoter on a mill pond sea from Balcary Haugh. L Redpoll, Crossbill and 3 Mandarin, with a showy male displaying to the females on the Loch at Dalbeattie Town Wood #birdingscotland @dgbirdnews.bsky.social

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Ivan L @marshdagger.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

Finally, some sun and the Solway was like a Mill Pond. A quick look at Roscarrol for Scoter but only 7 Common on the sea closer enough to view. A calling Chiff was NFY. #birdingscotland @dgbirdnews.bsky.social

The solway looking over to the lakes at Roscarrol

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Dawn Balmer @debalmer.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

Perfect conditions at Loch Ryan this morning. Great birding including 383 Scaup, 45 Black Guillemot, 25 Red-throated Diver, 11 Slavs, 49 Rb Mergs, 120 P-b Brents, 2 L-t Duck, Greenshank, 2 GN Diver. 3 Pochard at Loch Connell #BirdingScotland @dgbirdnews.bsky.social

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Dawn Balmer @debalmer.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

A flock of 28 Rock Pipit on the approach road to Mull of Galloway lighthouse was the largest flock I've ever seen. 2 Greenshank at Ardwell @dgbirdnews.bsky.social #BirdingScotland

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