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For the botanists, the tiny Adder's-Tongue Fern at its main out-post on the equally tiny island of St Agnes, IoS. One of several plants located but, as usual, took some searching... @ukorchids.bsky.social #UKBotany #Scilly2025

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A couple of mobile Cattle Egret from their inter-island gourmet tour of local horse and cattle fields #Scilly2025 #UKBirding

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And a very popular Hoopoe that had taken a liking to salty snacks on a St Agnes beach #Scilly2025 #UKBirding

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No apologies for another pic (from numerous taken during many visits!) featuring the Mourning Dove - not usually known for its camouflage #Scilly2025 #UKBirding

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Countless visits required to Dove Central, keeping birders pre-occupied (and boatmen happy) for three days before the Mourning Dove was finally pinned down to a chicken run on a private property. But not before a number of adrenalin-pumping blind alley charges... #Scilly2025 #UKBirding

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Nearby, a Spotted Sandpiper - one of a trio of American birds gracing St Agnes earlier this month #UKBirding

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Mark Dowie @mpro7id.bsky.social · 25/10/2025

Realised that I have been neglecting this channel so, by way of amends, a selection of #Scilly2025 pics from my annual stay on the islands. First up, one of two (American) Buff-bellied Pipits on St Agnes #UKBirding

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Jack Snipe having difficulties whilst playing Statues... Simply magnificent birds when viewed close-up. St. Mary's, Oct2025 #Scilly #UKBirding

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Mark Dowie @mpro7id.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Just look at that bill! Hawfinch with Chaffinch for size comparison. Forest of Dean #GlosBirds #UKBirding

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Hen Harrier coming out of the mist at last knockings, ISO 6400 #Cotswolds #GlosBirds #UKBirding

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Another horrible, cold grey day this week when it never really got light at all. However, some compensation when I kicked-up a Jack Snipe from a wet ditch in rough ground nr. Cheltenham. Pleased to get a flight shot as it shot away and disappeared from view... #GlosBirds #UKBirding

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A great end to the day with 40 Corn Bunting and these 2 Barn Owls hunting a stubble field in the fast fading light #Cotswolds #GlosBirds #UKBirding

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A mixed flock of some 400 hungry gulls following the plough, together with 10 Common Buzzard and numerous Red Kites. A common sight at this time of the year #Cotswolds #GlosBirds #UKBirding

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A fine display of Cattle Egrets nearby in Slimbridge village, part of a larger group of 13 birds #GlosBirds #UKBirding

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Nice views of the Glossy Ibis first thing and again midday, but somehow managing to miss the close-up views enjoyed by others on puddles just the other side of the gate! #GlosBirds #UKBirding

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One half of a family group of Common Cranes on the Rushy, from a recent visit to Slimbridge. One adult and two juveniles seen to be unringed #GlosBirds #UKBirding

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Marsh Tit, Cotswolds. A regular sighting in many local woods, their presence typically announced with that fab scolding call #GlosBirds #UKBirding

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Grey Partridge populations are now highly localised in the #Cotswolds and can prove difficult to track down #UKBirding

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A bit of a catch-up on recent birding trips. Here a different viewpoint over #Cotswolds woodland paying dividends, with some glorious Goshawk action on a rare sunny morning #GlosBirds #UKBirding

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Booted Eagle., Cornwall, Jan 2025. Quality a bit ropey on this handheld phonescoped pic, but amazing views of this cracking 1w plumage. Cornwall #UKBirding

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Booted Eagle, giving superb 'scope views nr. Marazion, Cornwall, Jan 2025. Phone-scoped vid #UKBirding

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Unreal views of Yellow-browed Warbler, Frampton. Jan 2025 #GlosBirds #UKBirding

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Jack Snipe, in more typical setting. Cotswolds #GlosBirds #UKBirding

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