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Richard T Taylor @richardttaylor.bsky.social · 13h

Missed off Migrant Hawker too 🤦‍♂️

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Richard T Taylor @richardttaylor.bsky.social · 13h

Had to winkle something out Dan. 😉

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Richard T Taylor @richardttaylor.bsky.social · 14h

Well after a wonderful few weeks in the south west & #IOS it was back to reality down the local patch that is #WyverLaneNR 48 Lapwing,20 Greylag were the highlights. Some muddy fringes & open pools @willowglass12.bsky.social @danmartinwildlife.bsky.social #Derbyshirebirds @belperbirder.bsky.social

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Helsinki Birder @helsinkibirder.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

Nuthatch. asiatica ssp. Day 4 of our new star #birds residency. The problem now, & I admit is very #FirstWorldBirdingProblems, will be getting images where he's not stuffing his pie hole! 😍😎🪶 #birding #birdwatching #finland #birdsseenin2026

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Richard T Taylor @richardttaylor.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Me too Dave, it’s just not the same. Just another field.

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Richard T Taylor @richardttaylor.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

On this day in 2013 11.10.13 Sixteen adult Whooper Swans spent the morning at #WyverLaneNR before heading SW at 15:30. No suitable habitat this year unfortunately so no repeat Northern wanderers doing a pit stop @willowglass12.bsky.social @belperbirder.bsky.social #WildBelper

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Richard T Taylor @richardttaylor.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

The #IOS October26 #Notjustbirds #Scilly the Fortunate Isles, always something to wonder at #Biodiversity

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BTO | British Trust for Ornithology @btobirds.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

We've got some great opportunities to join us at BTO! Discover more and apply for our jobs and voluntary roles online at www.bto.org/jobs #Ornithology

A sideways view of a Puffin shows its white face, black body and brightly coloured orange-red bill. Wording alongside reads: We're hiring. Bird Atlas 2027-2031 Organiser, Research Ecologist, Field Surveyors, Youth Rep (Voluntary Role).

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Richard T Taylor @richardttaylor.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

I do enjoy a bird that brings feather detail to life. Wilson’s Snipe certainly are birds that do that.This individual was very popular on #IOS this week gracing Lower Moors Pool often with a Jack Snipe,which it chased off. #UKBirding @rarebirder.bsky.social @waderquest.bsky.social #educationalbird

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Richard T Taylor @richardttaylor.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Wilson’s Snipe 06.10.26 Lower Moors pool #IOS they pull you in. #UKBirding Beautiful plumage Squire.

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Richard T Taylor @richardttaylor.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Perhaps an answer we may never know unless DNA samples were obtained to compare. The juvenile at Porthellick was caught and ringed. But don’t know if samples were taken.

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Richard T Taylor @richardttaylor.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Sora #2 was a surprise midday Great Pool #Tresco #IOS from David Hunt Hide #BOC right place right time @rarebirder.bsky.social @ukraritiesdaybyday.bsky.social

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Richard T Taylor @richardttaylor.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

And again it showed from Stephen Sussex Hide

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Richard T Taylor @richardttaylor.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Sora rail #IOS #BOC from seaward hide Porthellick this afternoon 15:52, wary @rarebirder.bsky.social @ukraritiesdaybyday.bsky.social Common Field Grasshopper #ukbirding

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Richard T Taylor @richardttaylor.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

An enjoyable day birding & all things Nat Hist wise on St Mary’s #IOS #BOC Hummingbird Hawk Moth, Sora Rail,Yellow Wag STLark, 6 Glossy Ibis, Clouded Yellows Painted Lady, #Alltocome

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Richard T Taylor @richardttaylor.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Upland Sandpiper the highlight so far, it’s all to come Dan #BOC

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Richard T Taylor @richardttaylor.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

When on St Mary’s #IOS, there are three laws I abide by. Go birding, Eat wonderful cake and look for Stick Insects. 18 young at Rosemary Cottage this year were soon whittled down.

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Richard T Taylor @richardttaylor.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

A moribund individual found today on Penninis head, later succumbed.

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Richard T Taylor @richardttaylor.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Today, A grey rather pink Common Vestal on St Mary’s on the coastal path above Caen Lêh this afternoon with grey rather than pink markings. This points to a “home grown” individual in cooler temperatures. #IOS, a result of larval stage development in cooler climes? @migrantmothuk.bsky.social

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Richard T Taylor @richardttaylor.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

They really are top of the bird world tree.😊

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Richard T Taylor @richardttaylor.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Ivy bee on Ivy. Chesterfield Rd Belper 160926 Good numbers again this year foraging on a mature bank of Ivy. A regular spot to see them over the last few years #WildBelper @derbysnottsentsoc.bsky.social @derbyswildlife.bsky.social @willowglass12.bsky.social

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Richard T Taylor @richardttaylor.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

#Belper Railway Station tonight #WHSDerwentValleyMills The Flying Scotsman making progress #SteamHeritage #Steamingandarolling ! The sounds & smells bringing history to life.

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Richard T Taylor @richardttaylor.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

An active Red Admiral in the garden today with Painted Lady both Southern and Migrant Hawkers hunting amongst the remaining Buddleia flowers @derbyswildlife.bsky.social @derbysnottsentsoc.bsky.social

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Richard T Taylor @richardttaylor.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

I spy water this afternoon Dave 👍

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Richard T Taylor @richardttaylor.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Many moons ago when catching Swans by hand (same ones tackled up) , I often changed coats to fool them. Be interesting to see how you get on.

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Richard T Taylor @richardttaylor.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Well we have been looking. Won’t be long I am sure.

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BirdGuides @birdguides.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

How to Count Birds: A Guide for Monitoring Avian Populations review Whether you are a full-time surveyor, a voluntary bird counter or simply someone who likes to play with their own notes, this book can only sharpen your analyses, writes David Callahan: f.mtr.cool/goyxaj0ofg

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Derbyshire Wildlife Trust @derbyswildlife.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

70 new swift boxes are up across Chesterfield 🏘️🪺 With UK swift numbers down 66%, safe nest sites are vital. These 3D-printed next boxes offer returning swifts (and bats) safe shelter. Help #swifts in your neighbourhood: derbyshirewildlifetrust.pulse.ly/k0… #WilderDerbyshire

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On the left, a man in a straw hat and a yellow t-shirt reading "One of the wild ones" smiles at the camera. In the middle, a man wearing sunglasses and a reddish-brown jacket stands on the ladder, looking down and smiling. On the right, a woman in a light blue t-shirt and glasses smiles while holding a wooden bird box labeled "Peak Boxes" with the man on the ladder.

The ladder leans against the two-story brick house, reaching up to the roofline where a matching wooden bird box is already installed under the eaves.

A low-angle, full shot shows a man standing high up on a metal ladder leaning against a brick house. He is mounting a wooden box under the eaves of the roof. He looks toward the camera with a smile, giving a thumbs-up gesture. He wears a rust-colored long-sleeve shirt, grey pants, safety goggles on his forehead, and a tool belt with a yellow-and-black power drill hanging from his waist. The sky behind him is partly cloudy.

An upward-angled, close-up shot shows two beige, plastic swift nesting boxes mounted directly under the eaves of a red brick house. A white gutter runs along the top of the frame, with a downpipe visible on the right. The sky above is filled with white and grey clouds.

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Richard T Taylor @richardttaylor.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Amazing how they are becoming nationally so widespread. Nice one Dave.

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gpcbirding.bsky.social @gpcbirding.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

On September 16th 1982 I estimated a total of 250,000 Swallows roosted at Barton on Humber with 70,000 still on 29th: tonight 44 years on there was not one! With Spurn Migfest lacking Mig it is obvious we are heading for the precipice like the proverbial lemmings but 99% of Britains don’t care:

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Richard T Taylor @richardttaylor.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

An enjoyable week with the St Ives birders. Thanks for letting me over the border to spend time on the Island Billy Adam & John et al @lobb66.bsky.social @liamlangley1.bsky.social Seawatchingfest was excellent Sabs, Skuas, Petrels, Sunfish & Dolphins + Ivy Bees,2 Pec Sand, Bairds & great company

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Richard T Taylor @richardttaylor.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Today has been a pulling day till 13:00 , progress made .

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Richard T Taylor @richardttaylor.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Too quick for a photo, but a Clouded Yellow zipped by South nr Clark’s Bridge on the Grantham Canal near Melton Mowbray this dinner time. Speckled Woods,Peacock Painted Lady.Plenty of Common & Ruddy Darters with Southern & Migrant Hawkers too @dorsetbutterflies.bsky.social #EastmidlandsButterflies

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Richard T Taylor @richardttaylor.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Congratulations ! A little bird tells me the moth trap has gone on the Honeymoon.😊

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Richard T Taylor @richardttaylor.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Hope so, it did last time after heavy rain.

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Richard T Taylor @richardttaylor.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

A misty end to the day, the wood picked out by the last of the sun’s rays. After the deluge still no sign of water in the main pool at Wyver.

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Richard T Taylor @richardttaylor.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

It was certainly an event last night Nige.👍

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Richard T Taylor @richardttaylor.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Though still electrical activity to the west of Belper currently.

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Richard T Taylor @richardttaylor.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Storm moving to NE towards Ripley/Alfreton with rain easing @metoffice.gov.uk

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Richard T Taylor @richardttaylor.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Rolling electrical storm for last 20 minutes over Belper coming from the S/SW now heavy rain joins the fray after today’s downpours @metoffice.gov.uk #Derbyshire #Weather

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Richard T Taylor @richardttaylor.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

This morning #WyverlaneNR checking the wandering band of mixed tit flocks with Goldcrest, Chiffchaffs & Whitethroat. Well done to the work of the @derbyswildlife.bsky.social volunteers on making inroads on the Purple Loosestrife meadow. With heavy rain this afternoon we may have some puddles soon.

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Reuters @reuters.com · 26/08/2026

GRAPHIC WARNING: This video contains sensitive footage that may disturb some viewers. A massive flash flood in the Himalayan border areas of Nepal and ‌China's Tibet washed away villages while damaging roads, bridges and power projects in a region bordering Tibet, authorities said

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