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Rich @scottybirder.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

I considered getting an SM micro after my Zoom H1n got a right soaking. I was told the sound quality is a bit tinny but the much more expensive SM mini is good.

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Rich @scottybirder.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Cracking 3cy? male Marsh Harrier at Potteric Carr @yorkswildlife.bsky.social

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Rich @scottybirder.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

It was nice to catch up with a few species at Spurn that we rarely see on the local patch. #SpurnBirds @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social

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Lyme Disease UK @lymediseaseuk.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

In the UK, ticks can be active from February through November, with a smaller peak in activity between September and November. So if you’re heading out for an autumn walk, exploring the woods, gardening or enjoying the outdoors, remember to check for ticks when you get home.

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Rich @scottybirder.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Ditto. 1978 at WIM. Saw it in the hand

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Rich @scottybirder.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

A bit of a waderfest at Potteric Carr over the last couple of days. Pick of the waders were 2 Wood Sands (first for over 3 years) and a Greenshank. Its all relative!

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Birdingprof @birdingprof.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Some ticks ✅ were more welcome than others 🕷️ this morning. Just pulled this off my arm.

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Rich @scottybirder.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Its a tricky one. I hope it stays away from Potteric. I don’t need the headache 🤯 applewildlife.co.uk/photos-birds... applewildlife.co.uk/photos-birds...

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Egyptian Goose x Ruddy Shelduck hybrid

photos of Egyptian Goose x Ruddy Shelduck hybrid

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Rich @scottybirder.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

My 2nd #nocmig Quail this year. Its a bit frustrating that I still need it for my Potteric list when they are annual over the garden.

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Rich @scottybirder.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

It was a tough few days at Spurn - singing Rosefinch that didn't show itself and a flight view of a Greenish Warbler. On the plus side, a drake Mandarin was Spurn tick for me 😆

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Rich @scottybirder.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Highlights at Spurn today were Spotted Flycatcher, a singing Rosefinch and a couple of pints at a pub with a view 👑 & ⚓️

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Rich @scottybirder.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

Arctic Tern and a fly-through Wood Sand were the pick of the birds at Doncaster iPort today.

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Chris Knox @budlebirder.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

The *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

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Rich @scottybirder.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Great to see Stone Curlew at Spurn today #spurnbirds

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Rich @scottybirder.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

I wouldn’t use any scope without support unless it had image stabilisation. They cost upwards of £2k

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Rich @scottybirder.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

Opticron MM4 50 ED is the best out of those scopes. If you intend using it anywhere other than from a hide you’ll need a tripod or monopod.

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Rich @scottybirder.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

OM System OM-1 ii and 300mm f4

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Rich @scottybirder.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Well chuffed to find this drake Blue-winged Teal with a group of Shovelers at Potteric Carr. The only previous record was in April 1998, which I dipped. #patchbirding #gripback

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Rich @scottybirder.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

that's high praise from Donny's no1 😉

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Rich @scottybirder.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Birds of the month so far at Potteric Carr

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Rich @scottybirder.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

I've just upgraded from a Nikon P900 to the OM System OM-1 ii and 300mm lens on the recommendation of a few birders. Only used it once so far so still at the bottom of the learning curve, but I'm really impressed #birdinggear

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Rich @scottybirder.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Puts a whole new slant on feeding the birds 🤮

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West Midlands Ringing Group @westmidlandsrg.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

🚀 Incredible movement alert! Our @PulsarWild sponsored CTT-tagged Jack Snipe has just completed an astonishing journey reaching Belgium from Staffordshire in just 7 hours 9 minutes! 🇬🇧➡️🇧🇪 That’s an average speed of 30+ mph for one of our most elusive and secretive species. 🤯

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Rich @scottybirder.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Big movement of Whoopers overnight and this morning through the Doncaster area. Pity I'm stuck indoors, but recorded some over the house last night. Got a boy racer at the same time - typical! The joys of #nocmig 🙄

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Rich @scottybirder.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Belton area. Its on the Isle of Axholme Community Group FB page

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Rich @scottybirder.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

I remember a talk by Andrew Grieve about Blacktoft Sands when he talked about the discovery of 100's of Common Scoters flying up the Humber heading inland. Since taking up #nocmig I still find it amazing when I get recordings of scoters over Doncaster in the dead of night

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Rich @scottybirder.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

I've been hoping for a kittiwake to pass through Potteric Carr over the last couple of days. Sadly no kits yet but these 3 delightful Black-necked Grebes have been hanging around.

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Rich @scottybirder.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

Potteric Carr got in on the today's Common Scoter action when a fine drake was found. But probably the rarest bird I'll get this year was a Willow Tit. Its the first I've had in months and could well be the last 😔

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Rich @scottybirder.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

A glorious day for a walk in the Peak District. Got a few birds I've not seen in long while, like Red Grouse and Dipper. A group of 18 Whoopers on Langsett Res was a nice surprise.

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Tim Worfolk @timworfolk.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Sorry to hear that Clive Byers died yesterday. There'll be many who knew Clive a lot better than I did but I considered him a friend. Always fun, always helpful to a fellow illustrator and always happy to provide a floor to crash on. A great guy I wish I'd known better.

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Rich @scottybirder.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

Have a read of this review which compares them www.scopeviews.co.uk/Zeiss10x40SFL.htm

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Rich @scottybirder.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

Jack Snipe at Potteric Carr. Found with the thermal imager. Phonescoped hence not getting it all in frame.

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Rich @scottybirder.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Great views of Bittern at Potteric Carr. First picked up in the reeds through the thermal and then it walked out into the open. #phonescoped

Bittern in a reedbed viewed through thermal imager

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Rich @scottybirder.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

ELs are still made but close focus is downgraded to 3.3m. Swaro NL Pure are probably the best, followed by Zeiss SF and Leica Noctivid. You could downsize to x32 to lighten the load without losing much image quality.

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Rich @scottybirder.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

1st-winter Med Gull at Lakeside and adult Med Gull at Lound in the last few days of 2025. Quite pleased with the results, phonescoped with the little Kowa TSN-55A. Hoping for a proper white-winger in the next few weeks🙏

1st winter Mediterranean Gull with Black-headed Gulls

Adult winter Mediterranean Gull with Common Gulls

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Duncan Watson @tynemouthbirds.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

First #patchbirding twitch of the year for this juvenile glaucous gull at North Shields Fish Quay, which gave good views late this afternoon before heading off towards South Shields Pier. I didn't see one here last year, so it was great to see this one so early in 2026. #nebirding

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Rich @scottybirder.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

Collar on Rohan Spark top repaired by Alpkit. Should get a few more years wear out of it now.

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Rich @scottybirder.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

Its Isle of Axholme Community Group on FaceBook. Link should work if you have a FaceBook account

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Rich @scottybirder.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

Post on FB by Paul Greaves yesterday www.facebook.com/share/g/1DNp...

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Rich @scottybirder.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

I assume your CI coat has a waterproof membrane. Paramo doesn’t have that. I’ve still got a Paramo Cascada. It’s too warm in the summer, it’s heavy and doesn’t keep me dry. Some people swear by them and some don’t.

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