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Excellent variety at New Passage yesterday morning - 3 Spoonbill SW, Merlin, Hobby, Spotted Redshank, 3 Golden Plover, 10 Barwit, 47 Blackwit, 2 Great White Egret, Pochard, Kingfisher and Siskin @oscardewhurst.bsky.social #ukbirding

3 Spoonbill originally picked up by Pete Hazelwood at Oldbury Power Station and tracked down past New Passage

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Matt Hall @matthall95.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Strange morning at New Passage - patch mega Nuthatch and escaped Greater Flamingo punctuated an otherwise extremely quiet visit. The joys of patch birding! @bristolbirding.bsky.social

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Matt Hall @matthall95.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Cracking views of Leach's Petrel today at Severn Beach. Plus juv Arctic Tern, at least 2 Manx Shearwater and 2 frustrating Skua sp #ukbirding

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Matt Hall @matthall95.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

After a rather nervy 24 hours, it was a huge relief when @severnsidebirds.bsky.social's Bonaparte's Gull plonked itself in front of us this morning at New Passage. Much anticipated patch first! Also drake Common Scoter, redhead Goosander, Green Sandpiper and 2 Yellow Wag @oscardewhurst.bsky.social

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Paul Bowerman @severnsidebirds.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Well I wasn't expecting this on my front lawn/driveway tonight. A juvenile Puffin. Number 171 for my house list. Will be released at Weston super Mare at midnight.

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Jamie Dunning @j-dunning.net · 23/07/2026

Given puffins fledge at night to avoid predators, and given the extreme tides, we released this one down the channel at high tide in the hope it will be encouraged back towards Lundy.

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Matt Hall @matthall95.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

The 2 gorgeous adult Curlew Sandpiper still present on Pilning Wetland this evening, plus Whimbrel, 165 Curlew, 3 Common Sandpiper, 9 Common Gull and an impressive pre roost gathering of 500+ hirundines #ukbirding

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Matt Hall @matthall95.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

7 singing Quail this morning at Marshfield. Wonderful place with Hobby, Spotted Flycatchers, presumed returning f-type Redstart plus stacks of farmland birds I don't see enough such as Corn Bunting, Yellowhammer and Yellow Wag @reuben-veal.bsky.social @jackwylson.bsky.social @hull24matt.bsky.social

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Matt Hall @matthall95.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Was quite the shock when 2 Great Shearwater appeared in my scope this morning at Severn Beach. Briefly came in towards Chittening then lingered distantly left of Denny Island. Presumably one of the duo currently being tracked down the estuary past Sand Point, Anchor Head and now Burnham #ukbirding

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Matt Hall @matthall95.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Seabirds galore at Severn Beach! 250+ Manx Shearwater, Great Northern Diver, Bonxie, Arctic Skua, Fulmar, 2 Storm Petrel, 2 Common Scoter and 4 Kittiwake this morning. Dark phase Arctic Skua, 2 Guillemot, 5 Common Tern and 2 Kitts last night @andy-1963.bsky.social @severnsidebirds.bsky.social

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Matt Hall @matthall95.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Surprisingly good estuary watch at Severn Beach with @severnsidebirds.bsky.social, with prolonged views of Storm Petrel, Spoonbill crossing NW to Wales, 5 Guillemot, Gannet, 9 Sanderling and 3 Whimbrel. Med Gull, Siskin and 2 late Tree Pipit also at New Passage

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Matt Hall @matthall95.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

The excellent run of patch birds continued this morning with these 2 dinky Temminck's Stint picked up by @oscardewhurst.bsky.social that spent just over an hour on Pilning Wetland before flying strongly NE. An adult Spoonbill made an even briefer appearance #ukbirding

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Matt Hall @matthall95.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Point-blank views of Nightjar less than a mile from home - not what I expected this evening on the mean streets of Easton, Bristol! Enormous thank you to the homeowner for news and access #ukbirding

Nightjar on a post, less than a metre from the kitchen window!

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Matt Hall @matthall95.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Rather splendid pair of Black-winged Stilt still at Pilning Wetland this morning with @andy-1963.bsky.social @oscardewhurst.bsky.social @aravindramesh19.bsky.social

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Matt Hall @matthall95.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Patch record flock of 12 Cattle Egret briefly joined the cattle on Northwick Warth in a rain shower before heading NE. Not quite the fabled May 1st patch mega I was hoping for, but v smart in their summer finery! Highlights at Severn Beach first thing were single Common Tern and Hobby #ukbirding

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Matt Hobbs @migrationmatt.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Double #vismig sessions at Severn Beach today. @severnsidebirds.bsky.social @matthall95.bsky.social @oscardewhurst.bsky.social 54 Yellow Wagtail* 3 Whinchat 100 Bar-tailed Godwit* 38 Swift* 6 Arctic Tern 260 Swallow 44 Sand Martin 10 Sanderling 21 Whimbrel* Etc. www.trektellen.org/count/view/5...

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Matt Hall @matthall95.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

It has been a wonderful spring for all 5 of the 'regular' terns at Severn Beach - but in particular Black Tern. These 10 dip feeding amongst a flock of 80 Little Gull and 30 Commic Tern on Friday were a particular highlight, as were a mega flock of 65 on Saturday evening that went high NE #ukbirding

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Matt Hobbs @migrationmatt.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Another good #vismig at Severn Beach yesterday. A bit quiet generally but some nice flocks of terns in the morning inc. 63 Arctic (16, 47)*, 2 Arctic Skua, 2 Hobby, 2 Gannet and Brent Goose @severnsidebirds.bsky.social @matthall95.bsky.social @oscardewhurst.bsky.social @andy-1963.bsky.social

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Matt Hall @matthall95.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Best time of year on the Severn! Vismig highlights at Severn Beach: 10 Black Tern, 1 Little Tern, 1 Arctic Tern, 79 Common Tern, 30 Commics, 192 (!) Little Gull, 7 Grey Plover, 70 Whimbrel, 61 Bar-tailed Godwit, 4 Greenshank, 22 Yellow Wagtail, 2 Tree Pipit, 3 Redpoll and 3 Siskin #ukbirding

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Matt Hobbs @migrationmatt.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

An epic #vismig day on Severnside w/ @matthall95.bsky.social @aravindramesh19.bsky.social @severnsidebirds.bsky.social 8 Little Tern 24 Common Tern 74 Little Gull* Arctic Skua Hobby* Blue-headed Wag* (prob) 36 Yellow Wag 92 Sand Mart 605 Swallow* 159 House Mart www.trektellen.org/count/view/5...

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Matt Hall @matthall95.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Patch mega Red-legged Partridge ✅, 11 Sandwich Tern, 3 Grey Plover, LRP, Ringed Plover, Great White Egret, Marsh Harrier, Red Kite, 2 Wheatear, 2 Willow Warbler, 20+ Blackcap, 92 Sand Martin and 28 Swallow the highlights at Severn Beach this morning with @oscardewhurst.bsky.social #ukbirding

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Matt Hall @matthall95.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

Seemingly neverending stream of Kittiwake at Severn Beach this afternoon. This initial group was joined by a number of additional flocks giving a conservative estimate of 1200+ total. Wonderful to watch one large group tower up above the bridge and go NE, overland. Nice dark Arctic Skua also seen

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Andy Stockhausen @andy-1963.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Severnside's joint earliest record of Osprey seen from Severn Beach today with @oscardewhurst.bsky.social @matthall95.bsky.social & @aravindramesh19.bsky.social. Kettled up to find a thermal and then zoomed out over the estuary towards Wales. Patch magic. Boc pic: Matt Hall. #avonbirding #ukbirding

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Matt Hobbs @migrationmatt.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

A beautiful morning of #vismig at Severn Beach yesterday. RB Merganser, 11 Gannet*, Avocet, House Martin, 19 Sand Martin* and 463 Meadow Pipit* the highlights with Jack Snipe, Ruff, 7 LRP and 90 Curlew* at Pilning Wetland later www.trektellen.org/count/view/5... @severnsidebirds.bsky.social

11 gannet and 2 herring gull at Severn Beach

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Matt Hall @matthall95.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

Really nice vismig at Severn Beach with highlights drake Red-breasted Merganser becoming my 3rd patch sawbill of the year (just need Smew to complete the set!), Avocet, 11 Gannet appearing out the murk, 19 Sand Martin and 447 Mipit. Plus first House Martin of the year, Jack Snipe and Ruff at Pilning

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Matt Hall @matthall95.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Spring is here and birds are moving! Sunny morning with easterly wind on Northwick Warth/Pilning Wetland produced 2 gorgeous dip feeding Little Gull, male Wheatear, 14 Sand Martin NE, 5 LRP, Jack Snipe and 60 Knot @oscardewhurst.bsky.social @andy-1963.bsky.social #ukbirding

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Matt Hall @matthall95.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

The Hooded Merganser that turned up on Pilning Wetland on Monday was not on anyone's radar - @andy-1963.bsky.social caused a panicked scramble from Severnside patchers to get to it before the light faded. Did the right thing for its credibility by summarily disappearing after a day of feeding!

Hooded Merganser - first view of its unringed legs!

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Matt Hall @matthall95.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

A much appreciated sunny (non-birding 😉) week in Lanzarote produced some excellent birds in beautiful surrounds. I spent two early mornings watching this incredible Houbara - although I unfortunately never managed to capture the bonkers fluffed up running aspect of his display! (1/3)

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Andy Stockhausen @andy-1963.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Was thinking of knocking it on the head for the day, when I decided to take one more look at Pilning Wetland. Glad I did, as this Hooded Merganser had just arrived ahead of a bank of low cloud and drizzle. Needless to say, a patch lifer! Pic: @matthall95.bsky.social #ukbirding

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Matt Hall @matthall95.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

Beautiful crisp morning and stacks of birds at New Passage with @j-dunning.net - 16 White-fronted Goose still, 2 Pintail, 4 Golden Plover, 5 Knot, 400 Blackwit, 3000 Dunlin, 11 Ringed Plover, male Marsh Harrier and Redpoll. Brambling behind Aust Services. Dodgy phone scoped video of the dawn scene

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Matt Hall @matthall95.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

Full day out on the Severnside patch produced a bonkers array of species: 2 Bewick's Swan first thing then flew NE, 16 White-fronted Goose, 4 Pochard, Cattle Egret, Barwit and 2 Blackwit at New Passage/Pilning Wetland. The 3 Penduline Tit continue to draw a crowd, plus Barn Owl at Aust Wetland.

2 Bewick's Swan on Northwick Warth flash

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Matt Hall @matthall95.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

The 8 White-fronted Geese on Northwick Warth were totally fearless this morning, happily bathing and drinking from the puddle closest to the seawall. Wonderful to see them so close. Fingers crossed they draw in some Beans over the New Year.... #ukbirding

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Matt Hall @matthall95.bsky.social · 26/12/2025

Very pleased the goose influx made it this far west with 8 White-fronted Goose (1 juv) on Northwick Warth this morning. Cattle Egret, Red Kite and 2 Pintail at Pilning Wetland. 1 Penduline Tit at Aust Wetland with the other 2 at Cake Pill in a mixed tit flock in scrub. Pretty amazing! #ukbirding

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Jamie Dunning @j-dunning.net · 16/12/2025

Happy Christmas from Severnside Ringing (birding/vismig) Group 🪶

A group of people celebrating at the pub

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Matt Hall @matthall95.bsky.social · 16/11/2025

Unseasonal Garganey plus Ruff, Knot and 400 Black-tailed Godwit at Pilning Wetland. 2 Crossbill, male Goosander and 12 Brent Goose the best of the vismig at Aust. Looks like the Penduline Tit has moved on this morning #ukbirding

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Matt Hall @matthall95.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

Absolute belter of a patch tick in the form of this Penduline Tit! On the reedy pool at the north end of Northwick Warth. Very grateful to the finders! #ukbirding

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Matt Hobbs @migrationmatt.bsky.social · 09/11/2025

Belatedly back to Scilly again - 16 October we went to St. Martin's and had a lovely day's birding with plenty of migrants, the best of which were two red-breasted flycatchers both very showy and an absolute treat 😍 #UKBirding #Scillybirds @matthall95.bsky.social @oscardewhurst.bsky.social

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Matt Hobbs @migrationmatt.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

Back from a week on Scilly 11-18th October with @matthall95.bsky.social @oscardewhurst.bsky.social @aravindramesh19.bsky.social. The first afternoon was a twitcher's dream on St. Agnes. Off the boat and to the nearest chicken coop for the 1st English record of mourning dove 😂 #UKbirding #ScillyBirds

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Matt Hobbs @migrationmatt.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

2nd day on Scilly (12th) w/ @matthall95.bsky.social @oscardewhurst.bsky.social @aravindsrinivas.bsky.social was quieter than the 'day of mourning' on Aggie, and around St. Mary's - highlights inc. rosefinch, rosy starling, spotted fly and a very cool leucistic pied wagtail #UKbirding #ScillyBirds

Leucistic pied wagtail at the riding stables

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aravindramesh19.bsky.social @aravindramesh19.bsky.social · 12/10/2025

Decent (!) day 1 on Scilly with a clean up job on Agnes - mourning dove present and correct, plus absurdly showy hoopoe, American pipit, spot sand and lap bunt. Not a bad start with @matthall95.bsky.social @oscardewhurst.bsky.social #ukbirding

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Matt Hall @matthall95.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

Enjoyable bit of vismig at Aust Services with 9 Crossbill (group of 8 and single), Yellowhammer, 2 Snipe, 189 Chaffinch and 29 Siskin all SW. My first patch Crossbill I've seen on the deck! Curlew Sandpiper, Knot, 9 Grey Plover, Barwit and Blackwit at New Passage #ukbirding

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Matt Hall @matthall95.bsky.social · 27/09/2025

Pilning Wetland felt extremely dead this morning, until a Ruff lifting off the wader pool was joined by a previously unseen Pectoral Sandpiper. Flew strongly NE calling continually. Frustrating and exciting in equal measures - I do hope it returns @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social

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Matt Hall @matthall95.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

Nice variety today on Pilning Wetland with brief Glossy Ibis before flying NE, Spotted Redshank (thanks @severnsidebirds.bsky.social), 2 Golden Plover, Grey Plover, 6 Curlew Sandpiper, 15 Pintail and Yellow Wagtail. 9 Crossbill, 3 Redpoll, 6 Siskin and Red Kite best of the vismig at Aust Services

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Matt Hall @matthall95.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

The Curlew Sandpiper influx continues with 31 in the high tide roost this morning at New Passage, plus 3 Knot, 3 Whinchat, 4 Wheatear, Yellow Wag and Redpoll over. Cracking male Redstart (thanks for the call @severnsidebirds.bsky.social), Whinchat, 4 Wheatear and Siskin at Severn Beach.

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Matt Hall @matthall95.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

Blockbuster views of Severn Beach's two star birds today - Sabine's Gull and Grey Phalarope. Also at SB were 2 Manx, Med Gull and Common Tern. 2 Curlew Sand, Sanderling, 3 Greenshank and 2 Whinchat at New Passage. Hobby, Lesser Whitethroat, 4 Siskin and 2 Tree Pipit at Aust Services/STW first thing

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Matt Hall @matthall95.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

Mega estuary watch from Severn Beach today. Personal totals: Sooty Shearwater (1st on Severnside for 51 years!), juv Sabine's Gull, 2 Grey Phalarope, 2 Leach's Petrel, 4 Storm Petrel, Black Tern, 3 Common Tern, distant Skua sp, 10+ Manxies, 8 Kittiwake, Med Gull, Hobby and 4 Curlew Sandpiper. Insane

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aravindramesh19.bsky.social @aravindramesh19.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

Monster pickup by @matthall95.bsky.social 10 mins ago with a sooty shear off Severn beach @birdguides.bsky.social #ukbirding

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Matt Hall @matthall95.bsky.social · 13/09/2025

Speculative estuary watch at Severn Beach with @oscardewhurst.bsky.social turned up trumps this morning. Whilst watching 2 Black Tern a Grey Phalarope joined them in the same scope view before all heading downriver. Just amazing! 2 Manx Shearwater and a distant female Goosander/RBMerg also seen

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Matt Hall @matthall95.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

More good birds today - cracking juv Spoonbill flying high to the NE, 8 Manx Shearwater and very friendly adult Med Gull again at Severn Beach. Unfortunately was too late for @j-dunning.net's Sabs Gull - becoming a bit of a nemesis bird on patch #ukbirding

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