Ross Ahmed @rossahmed.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Baird's Sandpiper at Ross Back Sands yesterday. Typically for species, shunned the company of nearby flocks of waders, and fed alone on dry land at the top of the shoreline 1410
Ross Ahmed @rossahmed.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Downloadable PDF of @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social Migfest talk at weekend www.researchgate.net/publication/...researchgate.net(PDF) North American Landbirds: Spurn and beyondPDF | Presentation on North American landbirds in the Western Palearctic, Yorkshire and Spurn for Spurn Migfest 2026. Initially looks at the occurrence... | Find, read and cite all the research you ne... 180
Ross Ahmed @rossahmed.bsky.social · 02/06/2026Arrived with a thud this morning. Sterling work by Chris Knox. Will be referring to this regularly. To order send a direct message to @budlebirder.bsky.social #NEbirding #BirdsofBudle #UKbirding 0131
Reposted by Ross AhmedChris Knox @budlebirder.bsky.social · 01/06/2026226-pages with colour photos maps graphs & info from one of Northumbs most impt birding areas. 💷 Special price for NTBC/NNBC members: £15 + £3 postage 📩 Non-member price avail on enquiry. PLS REPOST To order send a Direct message to @budlebirder.bsky.social #NEbirding #BirdingScotland #UKbirding 02612
Ross Ahmed @rossahmed.bsky.social · 24/05/20264 Temminck's Stint on the beach at Goswick yesterday! Most I managed in same shot was 3 1110
Ross Ahmed @rossahmed.bsky.social · 24/05/2026Bee-eater NW over Budle Point yesterday! Knew this species was on the cards, but had to work for it. Now 20% (5 of 25) Northumberland records have been on wider Budle peninsula and all between 22nd May and 6th June. 0130
Reposted by Ross AhmedChris Knox @budlebirder.bsky.social · 28/04/2026The *Birds of Budle Bay* is now with the digital printer! Purchase and collection details coming soon. Please repost 🐦 @ntbirdclub.bsky.social @durhambirdclub.bsky.social @teesmouthbirdclub.bsky.social @birdinglothian.bsky.social #BirdsofBudle #NEbirding 13614
Reposted by Ross AhmedPortland Bird Observatory @portlandbirdobs.bsky.social · 23/04/2026Totally inappropriate conditions for what's usually our rain bird: Wood Warbler trapped at the Obs under a crystal-clear blue sky 116412
Reposted by Ross AhmedRob Hughes @rob-hughes-birder.bsky.social · 21/04/2026Pallid Harrier added to the house list, thanks to @ninaohanlon.bsky.social Hot on the heels of Purple Heron last week #PWC2026 #CaithnessBirds 61296
Reposted by Ross AhmedAlexander Lees @alexanderlees.bsky.social · 21/04/2026New paper on the pattern, process and implications of trans-Atlantic vagrancy for ecology and evolutionary biology, written with @pauldufour80.bsky.social and Andrew Farnsworth read free at: authors.elsevier.com/a/1mzPI3QW8S... #Ornithology #Ecology #UKBirding 🪶🦋🌱🌎🌍🧪 13621
Reposted by Ross AhmedChris Knox @budlebirder.bsky.social · 18/04/2026Some variety today #BudleBay #NEbirding @rossahmed.bsky.social 051
Reposted by Ross AhmedDavid Roche @papaybirder.bsky.social · 15/04/2026Not much of a day to do anything outside so a good chance to finish these. Destined for @northronbirdobs.bsky.social #BirdArt #BirdingScotland 0223
Reposted by Ross AhmedBirdGuides @birdguides.bsky.social · 13/04/2026The BBRC has announced that Bonaparte's Gull is no longer to be considered a national rarity: bit.lyBonaparte's Gull no longer a British rarityFollowing an upturn in records, the BBRC has made the decision to downgrade the rarity status of the North American larid in Britain as of the start of 2026. 091
Ross Ahmed @rossahmed.bsky.social · 08/04/2026Marsh Sandpiper at Boldon Flats second earliest ever. Previous April arrival dates: 6 April 10 April 17 April 19 April 20 April 22 April 23 April 23 April 24 April 25 April 28 April 28 April 29 April 30 April 030
Reposted by Ross AhmedDamian Money @damianmoney.bsky.social · 07/04/2026A fine male Redstart at Boulby this morning along with my first Ring Ouzel, Redpolls and Willow Warbler of the year @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social 1444
Reposted by Ross AhmedBen Sheldon @sheldonbirds.bsky.social · 04/04/2026Female Scaup at Farmoor this evening. Have been testing the Swarovski AT Balance last few days - pretty amazed by the quality. This video shot on phone, through hand-held 'scope, standing exposed on the causeway at Farmoor in a F5-6 wind 2404
Ross Ahmed @rossahmed.bsky.social · 03/04/2026Came across this mixed-singing Willow Warbler in Northumberland last year. Put out a recorder and in 81 hours of recording it sang c.19,000 Willow Warbler songs and c.6,000 Chiffchaff songs. 040
Reposted by Ross AhmedDamian Money @damianmoney.bsky.social · 29/03/2026Another good day of Meadow Pipit passage at Boulby with over 4000 through this morning @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social @trektellen.bsky.social www.trektellen.org/count/view/3... 0375
Reposted by Ross AhmedMax Hellicar @birdingtothemax.bsky.social · 25/03/2026British Columbia’s first-ever Taiga Bean Geese (middendorffii) gave fabalis views in Port Renfrew yesterday. Hot on the heels of Canada’s first Taiga Flycatcher, they continue this winter’s run of Taiga vagrants in the province. #CanadianBirding 0363
Reposted by Ross AhmedDuncan Bye @duncbye.bsky.social · 22/03/2026Bank Island female Common Scoter 1 Otter Wheldrake Ings 9 White-fronted Geese 576 Black-tailed Godwit 236 Pink-footed Geese 7 Lesser Canada x Barnacle Geese hybrids 2 Great Egret 1 Peregrine 1 Sand Martin 2 Great Crested Grebe 2 Goosander 91 Pintail @ldvnnr.bsky.social @yorkbirding.bsky.social 1296
Reposted by Ross AhmedBirdGuides @birdguides.bsky.social · 21/03/2026Review of the Week: 9-15 March 2026 A Tengmalm's Owl caused a stir in Shetland, while an Oriental Turtle Dove was discovered in Northern Ireland. Miles Cluff reports: bit.lyReview of the Week: 9-15 March 2026A Tengmalm's Owl caused a stir in Shetland, while an Oriental Turtle Dove was discovered in Northern Ireland. Miles Cluff reports. 092
Reposted by Ross AhmedBritish Birds @britishbirds.bsky.social · 16/03/2026The magnitude of the sighting only hits home with full context – the species involved was European Robin – the first record for Canada. It is one of just a handful of records for the whole of North America. 📸 Louis Lemay.britishbirds.co.ukRobin in Canada | British BirdsOn 7 January 2026 Sabrina Jacob saw a Robin. Without any further context, readers of British Birds would wonder why this sighting is worthy of a section in 'Latest news'. Well, the location at which… 0214
Reposted by Ross AhmedBen Sheldon @sheldonbirds.bsky.social · 13/03/2026Fantastic @egioxford.bsky.social seminar from @pauldufour80.bsky.social on the latest work on avian vagrancy 1142
Reposted by Ross AhmedWilson Ornithological Society @wilsonornithsoc.bsky.social · 12/03/2026There's a new guest post on the WOS blog! WJO author Kevin Bennett describes the work that went into definitively identifying an "Uncommon Mourningthroat," a Mourning Warbler x Common Yellowthroat hybrid. #ornithologywilsonsociety.orgGuest Post: Sequencing the “Uncommon Mourningthroat”A fun challenge for birders, once we’ve become familiar with common bird species, is recognizing hybrids. 0247
Reposted by Ross AhmedBritish Birds @britishbirds.bsky.social · 11/03/2026This month's Free Access Editorial Team Choice: Canada Warbler in Pembrokeshire! Magnolia Warbler at St Govan’s Head, Pembrokeshire, found by Toby Phelps was then added to with the discovery of Britain’s first Canada Warbler. Read more: 📸 Canada Warbler by Graham Jepsonbritishbirds.co.ukCanada Warbler in Pembrokeshire: new to BritainSeptember 2023 saw an unprecedented influx of Nearctic landbirds to Britain and Ireland, with an exceptional breadth of American species recorded during a... 0246
Reposted by Ross AhmedBirdGuides @birdguides.bsky.social · 09/03/2026After almost two decades of decline, Europe's only regular wintering flock of Ring-billed Gull has shown a welcome recovery in numbers this winter: bit.lyEurope's only regular Ring-billed Gull flock shows signs of recoveryAfter years of decline, numbers have increased considerably on Terceira, Azores, this winter. 1164
Reposted by Ross AhmedThomas Miller @tmbirding.bsky.social · 07/03/2026Apparently patch birding does all come good in the end. 1w Ring-billed Gull this evening and glad some people managed to connect after my rather garbled attempt at putting news out. Blog post to follow #ukbirding 513810
Reposted by Ross AhmedAlexander Lees @alexanderlees.bsky.social · 20/02/2026No UK eBird records of Rough-legged Buzzard from 2026 yet (below); this species will likely be rarer nationally than Black-winged Kite in future. Both very visible signs of climate (and land-use) driven range shifts #UKBirding #Ornithology 66112
Reposted by Ross AhmedBritish Birds @britishbirds.bsky.social · 03/03/2026Following the December 2025 paper on detecting& monitoring Lesser Spotted Woodpeckers, we’re inviting your questions. We’ll put them to the Lesser Spotted Woodpecker Network next weekend when they meet,&publish their answers soon The paper: britishbirds.co.uk/journal/arti... Add your questions belowbritishbirds.co.ukBioacoustics as a tool for the detection and monitoring of a scarce woodland bird – the Lesser Spotted WoodpeckerHaving declined massively in numbers and range in Britain over the last few decades, the Lesser Spotted Woodpecker Dryobates minor is a priority... 0219
Reposted by Ross AhmedTom Lowe @saloplarus.bsky.social · 03/03/2026Had to call in to see the Taiga Bean octet in Ayrshire this morning to add to the haul in this winter of geese. And then onwards to Kintyre and a Russian Whitefront amongst 256 Greenlands at Rhunahaorine #goosing #scottishbirding 0363
Ross Ahmed @rossahmed.bsky.social · 01/03/2026Still had Tundra Bean Goose on the brain today so wasn't expected 11 Taiga Bean Goose at Hoppen Kiln Flash. Nearby 2 Common Crane flew north. 1110
Reposted by Ross AhmedBill Aspin 🇺🇦 @billaspin.bsky.social · 26/02/2026Good test for the Swarovski AT Balance in foul weather on Isle of Man today. Hard not to be impressed with the IS when phonescoping this Wigeon flock on 4x Optical iPhone zoom/18x scope zoom. Scope/phonescope setup handheld on half-down window of van. IS off, then on, then off in clip. #BirdingGear 5465
Reposted by Ross AhmedThe Scottish Ornithologists' Club @scottishbirding.bsky.social · 13/02/2026SBRC Online Conference - last chance to book! 24-26 February 19:00-21:15 Join us as we talk about one of the most exciting aspects of birding in Scotland and beyond: rarities & rare bird recording! Secure your free place before bookings close on 19 Feb www.the-soc.org.uk/pages/event/... 0224
Ross Ahmed @rossahmed.bsky.social · 22/02/2026First clue to White-billed Diver (left) yesterday was 'vanishing bill', giving impression bird apparently lacked a bill. But dark bill Great Northern Diver (right) still visible at long range. 060
Ross Ahmed @rossahmed.bsky.social · 21/02/2026'Should I have one last scan of the sea?' Answer is always yes! White-billed Diver found in one last scan off Goswick. Green-winged Teal on Monk's House Pool this morning. 0130
Reposted by Ross AhmedTom Lowe @saloplarus.bsky.social · 19/02/2026Home from Norfolk now, and no geese at all in the Honey Hills field when we checked yday. Tuesday evening's Todd's Canada was a dinky little cracker, and plumage details make it the same as @mcbuckland.bsky.social's Burnham Overy bird from mid Jan bsky.app/profile/mcbu... #norfolkbirding #ukbirding 0291
Ross Ahmed @rossahmed.bsky.social · 19/02/2026Names used on a local WhatsApp for same goose taxon. My fave is last. AviList name – Greater White-fronted Goose – unused Eurasian White-fronted Goose Russian White-fronts White-fronted Goose R.White Front WFG GWF GWFG Euro White-front Whitefront RWFG RWFronts WF Goose Russian WFG RW Front eggplns 190
Reposted by Ross AhmedGary Woodburn @gary-woodburn.bsky.social · 18/02/2026Back with the Long Nanny geese today. Very difficult viewing here, lots of hedges and no gaps ! I parked by a gateway but could only see maybe 1/4 of the flock. 1 Tundra Bean and 33 Russian White-fronts amongst the birds I could see, I'm sure there will be others lurking. #NEbirding 1381
Reposted by Ross AhmedMark James Pearson @markthebirder.bsky.social · 11/02/2026North-east birders! The talks continue this week with a face-to-face presentation for the lovely folk of North Northumberland Bird Club: Filey International - Migration Magic and Madness on the North Yorkshire Coast Bamburgh Cricket Pavilion; 1915 for a 1930hrs start - visitors welcome! 3103