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Portland Bird Observatory @portlandbirdobs.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

First-summer female Subalpine Warbler trapped at the Obs and just released in the Obs Quarry - if we had to put money on it it's a Western but tail mostly v worn juvenile so no help!

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Nick Bond @nickbond007.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Hi Derek yes P1000 great camera

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Nick Bond @nickbond007.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

After a great week on Lesvos, I was welcomed home to a new bird for Sussex for me , 2 Spotted Sandpipers on the River Ouse near Southease (East Sussex) great to see them in their finery too. The bridge camera came in handy to get these shots #ukbirds 🪶 #nikon

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dunccrip.bsky.social @dunccrip.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

It just wouldn't be lesvos without the clanking of an Olive tree warbler usually well hidden amongst the olive groves,this individual was using a dead tree to sing from chasing off all competition

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Colin Holter @bostalbirder.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

I saw my first Spotted Sandpiper on the shores of Buttermere in the Lake District 9 years ago - this one on the Ouse near Southease was rather more co-operative & the weather was better! I spent a very pleasant hour watching this smart American vagrant wader foraging in warm sunshine. #BirdingUK/IRE

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Richard @bramberbirder.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Both SPOTTED SANDPIPER still present at Piddinghoe, East Sussex at 15.19hrs this afternoon @sussexornitholo.bsky.social Pic 1 ~ Spottier Spotted Sandpiper (LHS) Pic 2 ~ Spottier Spotted Sandpiper (RHS) Pic 3 ~ Less spotty Spotted Sandpiper (LHS) Pic 4 ~ Less spotty Spotted Sandpiper (RHS)

Spottier Spotted Sandpiper (LHS) feeding at half-water with intertidal muds and stones in background.

Spottier Spotted Sandpiper (RHS) feeding at half-water with intertidal muds and stones in background.

Less spotty Spotted Sandpiper (LHS) feeding at half-water with intertidal muds, stones and vegetation in background.

Less spotty Spotted Sandpiper (RHS) feeding at half-water with intertidal muds, stones and vegetation in background.

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GaryT @garyboiler.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

This Sunday decided to go to Swineham Point to see the Red-spotted Bluethroat, with @ajordanwildlife (thanks for driving mate), the walk wasn’t helped by my dodgy knees, but was well worth it… stunning little bird #UKWildlife

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Nick Bond @nickbond007.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

After a few days guiding for @wildstarts.bsky.social in Dorset this lovely Wheatear greeted me back home in West Sussex. Thanks to all @portlandbirdobs.bsky.social great to see some familiar faces...

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Dungeness Bird Observatory @dungenessbirdobs.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Our second Large Tortoiseshell of the week is currently showing well at the north-east end of the Long Pits

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Nick Bond @nickbond007.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

A nice mornings stroll around Pulborough Brooks, alive with bird song! Garganey were showing well on the North Brooks and Nightingales and Whitethroats have arrived in number #uķbirds 🪶

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Nick Bond @nickbond007.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

It was busy feeding.. and as the tide got higher was trying to roost so left it in peace

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Nick Bond @nickbond007.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Purple Sandpiper at Shoreham this morning enjoying the spring sunshine, will be on the move soon no doubt #ukbirds 🪶

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Nick Bond @nickbond007.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Beautiful...American Robins I presume?

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Nick Bond @nickbond007.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Hi yes they are related as classified as new world flycatchers/chats...hope this helps and glad you enjoyed the photo

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Nick Bond @nickbond007.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Male Redstart in Brooklands Park, Worthing tonight....spring is here ! #ukbirds 🪶

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Dorset Bird Tours @dorsetbirdtours.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Poole Park - The Forster's Tern that has been frequenting the posts near the model boating area within the park. Also Sandwich Tern and the resident drake Mandarin Duck 🦉🌍🦜@dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @harbourbirds.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social

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ianballam.bsky.social @ianballam.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Like some other well-known Americans(mention no names) , the Forster's Tern seems to have plenty to say for itself😀 Poole Park, 06/03/26

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Sussex Ornithology @sussexornitholo.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Another outstanding report of what's to come next month (March) by Paul James. Still lots about and exciting times to come as Summer migrants start to appear. sos.org.uk/news/march-b... #sussexbirds 📸 @nickbond007.bsky.social

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Nick Bond @nickbond007.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Definitely a day for Goshawks yesterday Bola!

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BirdLife Cyprus @birdlifecyprus.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Important notice: Foot-and-Mouth disease (αφθώδης πυρετός) may lead to temporary restrictions or closures at birding sites, including Akrotiri Marsh & areas near livestock (Achna, Agia Varvara, etc.) Please respect closures, follow authorities’ instructions & act responsibly.

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Nick Bond @nickbond007.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

It is sad, far too young to go and had many birding years ahead of him ! The 80s was his era and his best times

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Nick Bond @nickbond007.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

Thanks for the kind words Steve, Beddington and all the birding friends he had there was certainly his happy place over the years...those times and the place were unique! Although he enjoyed being on the coast it was never quite the same for him

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Nick Bond @nickbond007.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Yes it was the Kildeer he found which stirred my interest as a child and his stories of how he found it! Crazy to think I finally saw a Kildeer just a couple of weeks ago....ironic hey!

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Nick Bond @nickbond007.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

You couldn't keep him away from the place! He never quite found a patch down here in west sussex

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Nick Bond @nickbond007.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

We lost a birding legend today, my uncle Gary (Messenbird) passed away after several health issues this morning, a Beddington and Surrey legend and a big influence on my birding life, something I will be forever grateful for ! He will be missed 🪶

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Nick Bond @nickbond007.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

A nice trip to Hampshire to see my first ever Kildeer which showed well in the scope, adult Little Gull on the lake was a nice bonus too #ukbirds 🪶

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Nick Bond @nickbond007.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

Nice to see Bewick's Swans holding on in the Arun Valley with 3 today from Burpham Church including a youngster #ukbirds 🪶

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beachyheadbirder.bsky.social @beachyheadbirder.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

Calling all photographers and artists. If you have any photos or artworks you'd like to submit for the 2025 Sussex Bird Report, please follow the three simple steps below. As always, many thanks! @sussexornitholo.bsky.social

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Nick Bond @nickbond007.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

Interesting Steve, just seemed to be seeing small flocks regularly on my journeys today, definitely some movement going on

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Nick Bond @nickbond007.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

Spent the majority of the day on the road today, noticed good numbers of Redwing around especially between Brighton and Gatwick , perhaps we had a fall last night

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Nick Bond @nickbond007.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

First visit of the year to Staines res...Water levels still dropping. Lesser and Greater Scaups showed well at the tower end, upto 3 Great-northern Divers and a good scattering of Black-necked Grebes made it a good morning...bitterly cold

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Nick Bond @nickbond007.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

Nice surprise today finding a Yellow-browed Warbler in Tecos car park at Horley nr Gatwick airport, no camera with me so grabbed a video instead as the bird called often...showed well #ukbirds 🪶

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Nick Bond @nickbond007.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Black Guillemot at Eastbourne's Sovereign Harbour, not every day you get to enjoy this species on the south coast, same location hosted one here the winter of 2017/18. Great birds #Ukbirding 🪶

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Nick Bond @nickbond007.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Local birding, Slavonian Grebe at Widewater Lagoon and a Purple Sandpiper off Worthing Pier #ukbirds 🪶

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Nick Bond @nickbond007.bsky.social · 26/10/2025

Isabelline Shrike sp. at Woods Mill, West Sussex this afternoon always distant but a great bird for the county #Ukbirding 🪶

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Andrew Chick @apcbirding.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

Some Bird Magic — the Rutland Baird’s Sandpiper pulls a classic disappearing act… straight up the barrel of a camera lens! Maybe a bit of overkill on the size of lens required! 🎩🔫📸 #ukbirding #BirdingUK #RareBirdUK

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Joe Stockwell @joestockwell.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

Had to move fast on a text from @swannerysteve.bsky.social this afternoon, although he'd confirmed it by the time I was mobile it was a real joy to see this Baikal Teal at work on day two of my October holiday!

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Joe Stockwell @joestockwell.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

Yellow-browed Bunting trapped, ringed and released at the Swannery. It's flown to the hedge which runs alongside the Swannery grounds and the bird may be viewable from the permissive path heading west from Grove Lane.

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Pete Bromley @bromerzz.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

@birdsaroundcyprus White-tailed Lapwing. Achna dam 12 Sep 25. #cyprusbirds

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Nick Bond @nickbond007.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

Quite a productive start to the autumn finding a local Wryneck and Osprey, whilst taking in Sabine's Gull, Black Terns and Little Stint on work travels...wonder what this weekends storm will bring? #UK Birding 🪶

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Nick Bond @nickbond007.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

Black Tern at Staines Reservoir this afternoon 1 of 2 birds present, 3 reported earlier, with patience they rested up on the causeway #ukbirds 🪶

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Nick Bond @nickbond007.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

The Sabines Gull was still present at Brighton Marina this afternoon found by Jamie Wilkinson....pretty stormy too #ukbirds 🪶

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Richard @bramberbirder.bsky.social · 23/08/2025

Steyning Round Hill 7.00 - 10.30 : 2 Yellow Wag (over), Redstart, 4 Wheatear, 3 Whinchat, 1m & 1f type Blackcap, 1WW. Also the usual mix of Corn Bunting (12), Yellowhammer (3), Linnet (15), Goldfinch (6) and Whitethroat (6). Redstart more confiding today.

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