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Paul Bolton @paolobolton.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

I was fortunate enough to find this White-winged Tern at Pig Jaw Pit, Etton, Cambs on Tuesday, before it was relocated an hour later by @jrmjones on his patch at Wader Pit, Baston/Langtoft, Lincs @cambsbirdclub.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social #birds #ukbirds

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Paul Bolton @paolobolton.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Caspian Gulls are rare commodities in the PBC area now, so it was nice to find my second juv bird of the year, through the heat haze on Rectory Pit, Etton, Cambs this afternoon @cambsbirdclub.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social #ukbirds #birds

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Paul Bolton @paolobolton.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Redstart movement through the Peterborough area so far this year, has been very slow. So this (presumed) 1cy fem, found yesterday morning by local birder John Rimes, on his Greatford Cut, Lincs patch was very welcome. #birds #ukbirds @lincsbirding.bsky.social @lincswildlife.bsky.social

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Paul Bolton @paolobolton.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

This moulting adult Black Tern (found by Hugh Wright), spent most of yesterday (14/07) over Pig Jaw Pit, Etton, Cambs @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social @cambsbirdclub.bsky.social #birds #ukbirds

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Paul Bolton @paolobolton.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

This superb Squacco Heron is showing superbly well, in and around Crowland, Lincs. Has apparently been entertaining the local fisherman here since the 31/05 @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social @lincsbirding.bsky.social #ukrarebirds #birds

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Paul Bolton @paolobolton.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

This superb Purple Heron, found by Hugh Wright early morning of yesterday, had relocated to the Etton-Maxey reserve, Cambs, where it gave brief glimpses before being lost to view at 5:10pm @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social @cambsbirdclub.bsky.social

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Paul Bolton @paolobolton.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Not often we get views of Crossbill like this in the PBC area. Southey Wood, Cambs, consistently the most reliable place to see them, but can still be fairly elusive @cambsbirdclub.bsky.social #birds #ukbirds

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Paul Bolton @paolobolton.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

Wood Sandpiper on East Pit, Deeping Lakes, Lincs, found this morning by @justwildimages.bsky.social was very obliging, still present at 1705hrs on islands in front of first screen @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social #ukbirds #ukrarebirds

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Will Bowell- Just Wild Images @justwildimages.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

The Glossy Ibis flock of three have been showing well at time at Deeping Lakes @lincswildlife.bsky.social , and they look pretty good. More on justwildimages.blogpost.com. @birdguides.bsky.social @lincsbirding.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @britishbirds.bsky.social

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Paul Bolton @paolobolton.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Located some Great Bustards whilst visiting the Salisbury Plains, Wiltshire, yesterday. Superb birds, that will hopefully become a self-sustaining population one day #birds #ukbirds

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Paul Bolton @paolobolton.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Would have been disrespectful not to post anything of the superb Killdeer, seen with @corpustydickie.bsky.social yesterday down in Ripley, Hants. @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social #birds #ukrarebirds

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Paul Bolton @paolobolton.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

The Great-tailed Grackle did its best to overshadow the distant views of the Killdeer that myself & @corpustydickie.bsky.social enjoyed this morning in Hampshire @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social #ukbirds #rarebirds

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Paul Bolton @paolobolton.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

The Woodlark that’s keeping company with upwards of 65 Skylark at Ferry Meadows, P’boro, Cambs, isn’t an easy bird to see, but it occasionally gives itself up when the flock relocates to the field south of the railway @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social @csmbs.bsky.social #ukbirds

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Will Bowell- Just Wild Images @justwildimages.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

It’s #NationalBirdDay, so here’s a few shots of one of my favourite species! 🦉 Taken between Christmas and New Year at Deeping Lakes @lincswildlife.bsky.social — one unusually out in the open and a more typical view. More photos on the blog: justwildimages.blogspot.com @lincsbirding.bsky.social

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Paul Bolton @paolobolton.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

The Snow Goose, originally found by @jrmjones.bsky.social left its Deeping Lakes East Pit roost at 0855hrs this morning, heading off to feed on the surrounding frozen fields. @justwildimages.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social @lincsbirding.bsky.social #rarebirds #ukbirds

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Paul Bolton @paolobolton.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

The adult Drake Ferruginous Duck was back at Langtoft West End, Lincs this morning, after a period of absence, though true to recent form, remained fairly distant @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social @lincsbirding.bsky.social #ukbirds #rarebirds

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Paul Bolton @paolobolton.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

Getting fairly decent views of the Dusky Warbler at Brancaster wasn’t too difficult yesterday afternoon, but capturing any sort of image of it was! #birds #rarebirds @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social

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Paul Bolton @paolobolton.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

I was rather pleased to have found a Firecrest yesterday at Titchwell RSPB, so you can imagine my reaction when it was joined by 3 other roving individuals, feeding yards from the Fen Trail boardwalk @rspb.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social #birds

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Paul Bolton @paolobolton.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

The Yellow-browed Warbler at Ferry Meadows, P’boro, Cambs, was calling regularly, but gave only brief glimpses during the time I was present today, last showing for me at 12:50hrs @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social @cambsbirdclub.bsky.social #ukbirds #birds

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Paul Bolton @paolobolton.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

Much like the Baird’s at Rutland, this juv Pectoral Sandpiper is providing some decent views at Hollowell Reservoir, Northants @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social

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Paul Bolton @paolobolton.bsky.social · 12/10/2025

The Lesser Yellowlegs continues to entertain at Etton, Cambs, feeding along the south shore of Pig Jaw pit last night @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social @cambsbirdclub.bsky.social

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Ed Keeble @edkeeble.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

Rainy day paint project- here's three bandits doing a backlit autumnal thing earlier in the week. #Birdart

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Paul Bolton @paolobolton.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

The Lesser Yellowlegs was still showing well in the gloomy conditions on Rectory Pit, Etton, Cambs this morning @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social @cambsbirdclub.bsky.social

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Paul Bolton @paolobolton.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

First Knot in the PBC area this year (I think) was found by @weedonsworld.bsky.social this morning on East Pit, Deeping Lakes, Lincs. Didn’t seem to hang around long, as no further sign by 9.20am @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social @lincsbirding.bsky.social @justwildimages.bsky.social

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Paul Bolton @paolobolton.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

Well the Lesser Yellowlegs relocated this afternoon, to the nearby Silt Pit, Etton, Cambs, where it showed a bit well… @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social @cambsbirdclub.bsky.social

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Paul Bolton @paolobolton.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

Local birding royalty Hugh Wright, came up with the goods again, finding this Lesser Yellowlegs on Rectory Pit, Etton, Cambs. Still present this morning. @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social @cambsbirdclub.bsky.social

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Paul Bolton @paolobolton.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

Another bit of footage of the superb Wood Sandpiper at Bainton Pits, Cambs this afternoon @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social @cambsbirdclub.bsky.social

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Paul Bolton @paolobolton.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

No Redstarts or Whinchats, but a very confiding Lesser Whitethroat at Milton airfield, Cambs this morning. @cambsbirdclub.bsky.social

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Paul Bolton @paolobolton.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

The Wood Sandpiper was still showing ridiculously well at one of the Bainton Pits, Cambs early afternoon. @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social @cambsbirdclub.bsky.social

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Paul Bolton @paolobolton.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

This Black-necked grebe, found by local birder John Rimes, was fairly obliging this afternoon on the main lake at Deeping Lakes LNR, Lincs @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social @lincsbirding.bsky.social #ukbirds

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Paul Bolton @paolobolton.bsky.social · 19/07/2025

Now that the tip at Tanholt is no longer processing waste, these juv Yellow-legged gulls will be prized year ticks in the PBC area. This one was found by @jrmjones.bsky.social on Rectory Pit, Etton, Cambs on the 17/07 @cambsbirdclub.bsky.social #ukbirds

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Will Bowell- Just Wild Images @justwildimages.bsky.social · 28/06/2025

Rather unexpectedly, this Tawny Owl started hooting in broad daylight last weekend! A magical moment to witness. 🦉✨ More on the blog: justwildimages.blogspot.com @lincswildlife.bsky.social @lincsbirding.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social #TawnyOwl #BritishOwls #BirdPhotography #OwlWatching

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Paul Bolton @paolobolton.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

My take on the Collared Pratincole, RSPB Frampton. Difficult conditions as the bird on both days I went, was always fairly distant & hunkered down due to the wind. So I put on paper, in biro, what I could see…. #ukbirds @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social @rspbframptonmarsh.bsky.social

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Paul Bolton @paolobolton.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

Another PBC year tick early this morning, after Hugh Wright found this Turnstone on Martin Pit, Etton, Cambs. Bird was reported as still present at 08:08hrs @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social @cambsbirdclub.bsky.social #ukbirds

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Paul Bolton @paolobolton.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

Hoping one of the rarer waders visits the Nene Washes, Cambs this spring, but it’s good to get Sanderling on the PBC year list. Present this morning for a second day, affording decent views @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social @cambsbirdclub.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social #ukbirds

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Paul Bolton @paolobolton.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

One of two Wood Sandpipers this morning on Rectory Pit, Etton, Cambs, still present at 0930hrs @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social @cambsbirdclub.bsky.social #ukbirds

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Paul Bolton @paolobolton.bsky.social · 03/05/2025

Absolute scenes in the PBC area today. Hugh Wright kicked it off with a Temminck’s Stint on Rectory Pit, Etton, Cambs & then Kerry Harrison trumped it with this juv male Red-footed Falcon at Baston Fen, Lincs @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social #ukbirds @lincsbirding.bsky.social

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Paul Bolton @paolobolton.bsky.social · 26/04/2025

Found a super Barwit this morning on Rectory Pit, Etton, Cambs. Still present at 0915hrs @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social @cambsbirdclub.bsky.social

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Paul Bolton @paolobolton.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

Picked up a Godwit yesterday among Blackwits on Nene Washes, Cambs. Distant & poor light meant the expert advice of Jonathan Taylor was required, who had arrived on queue. Confirmed Barwit. Clearer views obtained leaves me feeling rather stupid……#alwaysabarwit #ukbirds @cambsbirdclub.bsky.social

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Paul Bolton @paolobolton.bsky.social · 20/04/2025

Caught up with a local Whinchat this morning in fields near Coates, Cambs. Was still showing at 1015hrs but very mobile in large set-aside field @cambsbirdclub.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social

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Paul Bolton @paolobolton.bsky.social · 12/04/2025

Another of today’s March Farmers (Nene Washes) Wheatear. Such a striking bird @cambsbirdclub.bsky.social #ukbirds

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Paul Bolton @paolobolton.bsky.social · 12/04/2025

This super smart Wheatear was one of today’s target birds and was showing well at March Farmers, Nene Washes, Cambs. Ring Ouzel eluded me though…. @cambsbirdclub.bsky.social #ukbirds

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Paul Bolton @paolobolton.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

A little break near Llangollen, Denbighshire, produced the obligatory views of Dipper #ukbirds

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Paul Bolton @paolobolton.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

Popped to Etton/Maxey, Cambs, to look for more Little Gulls this afternoon, but ended up finding this (heat hazed) Brent Goose instead. Difficult birds to come by in our PBC (Peterborough Bird Club) recording area #ukbirds @cambsbirdclub.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social

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Paul Bolton @paolobolton.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

The main lake at Deeping LNR, Lincs, has hosted a minimum of 15 Little Gulls today, initially found by @justwildimages.bsky.social 3 decided to land right in front of the screen on East Pit which I had hoped for! #ukbirds @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social @lincsbirding.bsky.social

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Paul Bolton @paolobolton.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

Went out this afternoon hoping to find myself a Grey Plover for the PBC year list. Came across two on the Nene Washes, Cambs….very satisfying. Still present at 1700hrs @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social @cambsbirdclub.bsky.social #ukbirds

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Paul Bolton @paolobolton.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

This cracking Blue-headed Wagtail was found on his patch last night by Hugh Wright.Thankfully still present this morning on Rectory Pit, Etton, Cambs @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social @cambsbirdclub.bsky.social

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