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John Hague @shrikebirding.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Australasian Swamphen - Waitēkere Regional Park

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John Hague @shrikebirding.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Tūī are an absolute nightmare to see and photograph. Muriwai Gannet Colony, Auckland NZ.

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John Hague @shrikebirding.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Australasian Gannets at Muriwai Gannet Colony, Auckland NZ

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John Hague @shrikebirding.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

@0100011s.bsky.social Popped over to Eyebrook Reservoir this afternoon and was delighted to use some of the insights from a Cliff Smith photo masterclass to good use. #redneckedphalarope #ukbirding #vc55birds #LROS #EyebrookReservoir

Terrible photo of the Red-necked Phalarope

Another terrible photo, this time a Wood Sandpiper

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John Hague @shrikebirding.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Back for thirds on the Long-tailed Shrike. It showed pretty well! Good numbers of Corn Bunting too.

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John Hague @shrikebirding.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

A great day out with @greeny55.bsky.social and Jack Warner to @rspb.bsky.social Frampton Marsh. Highlights were at least two, probably three, singing Common Quail and some stunning Waders (or Shorebirds). Top of the Pops? Spotted Redshank of course. @lincsbirding.bsky.social #ukbirding

Adult summer-plumaged Spotted Redshank. A stunning black shorebird with silvery-white spotting, a bright white eye-ring and black and red bill.

Adult summer-plumaged Black-tailed Godwit. Brick-red head, neck and breast.

Little Ringed Plover. Noisy, feisty, superb.

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John Hague @shrikebirding.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

The long-read of a bit of East Midlands twitching this morning that bagged me Temminck’s Stint, Red-footed Falcon and European Turtle Dove to take me to 230 for the year in the UK #ukbirding #birding #twitching #birds shrikebirding.substack.com/p/seeking-pu...

Common Cranes with two chicks at the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust’s Willow Tree Fen reserve

Temminck’s Stint at Holme Pierrepont in Nottinghamshire

Northern Lapwing at Holme Pierrepont in Nottinghamshire

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John Hague @shrikebirding.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

@naturetrek.bsky.social had a super day guiding five wonderful guests at Rutland Water. Highlights were Eurasian Hobby, Osprey and Black Tern #ukbirding

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John Hague @shrikebirding.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

Mellow Yellow - out and about with Western Yellow Wagtail and Yellowhammer #ukbirding #birding open.substack.com/pub/shrikebi...

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John Hague @shrikebirding.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

@lincsbirding.bsky.social caught up with the Snow Goose at Pode Hall today and finally got some decent photos. These are phonescoped. Also colour-marked Bewick’s and Whooper Swan #ukbirding

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John Hague @shrikebirding.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

Today’s office. After 30 odd years in the NHS I am truly blessed to have found this job in my retirement. I don’t really care what the weather throws at me.

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John Hague @shrikebirding.bsky.social · 18/01/2026

The Lower Derwent Valley White-tailed Eagle showed well yesterday in pretty dismal conditions for photos. #ukbirding

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John Hague @shrikebirding.bsky.social · 18/01/2026

Up to 135 for the year with the White Stork just outside Llansantffraid-ym-Mechain in Montgomeryshire in Mid-Wales #ukbirding

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John Hague @shrikebirding.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

A quick twitch to Market Bosworth Country Park yesterday. A first ever visit for me. At least four Brambling and a great covey of seven Grey Partridge. #ukbirding #vc55birds

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John Hague @shrikebirding.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

A between jobs twitch on Monday for my favourite bird… the Great Grey Shrike at Fillingham in Lincolnshire. Stunner! #LincsBirding

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John Hague @shrikebirding.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

More obscenely good views of birds. This time the Ring-necked Duck at Straws Bridge in Derbyshire #ukbirding with @davidearlgray.bsky.social and @greeny55.bsky.social

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John Hague @shrikebirding.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

The sun certainly shone at Aust Warth in Gloucestershire this morning. The Penduline Tits were gorgeous.

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John Hague @shrikebirding.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

Obscene views of the Yellow-browed Warbler at Hurley in Warwickshire this afternoon #UKBirding

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John Hague @shrikebirding.bsky.social · 25/12/2025

Some of the 43 Russian White-fronted Geese at Priory Water this morning. @tcartz.bsky.social found the initial 12 yesterday. Merry Christmas everyone. #ukbirding #vc55birds

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John Hague @shrikebirding.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

Marsh Tit from Groby Pool today. Thanks to @greeny55.bsky.social for the tip off. #vc55birds #ukbirding

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John Hague @shrikebirding.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

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John Hague @shrikebirding.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

I have just discovered that I can get my iPhone, that I use as my Alarm clock, to automatically play BBC Sounds and more specifically I can now wake up to the dulcet tones of top birder and former top podcast partner @tommckinney.bsky.social on BBC Radio 3’s Breakfast show. So easy!

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John Hague @shrikebirding.bsky.social · 29/11/2025

‘Well, it’s a long way for a Great Northern Diver’ was @greeny55.bsky.social’s summary as we dipped the Eastern Black Redstart in Scarborough and the Bridlington v Blyth Spartans game was postponed as we arrived. #ukbirding

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John Hague @shrikebirding.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

Thanks to @leicesterllama.bsky.social for finding the American Wigeon at Eyebrook yesterday. Went today with @greeny55.bsky.social and met @tcartz.bsky.social great views, difficult to photograph through a hedge. #vc55birds #ukbirding

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John Hague @shrikebirding.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

Appeal: I am looking for high quality photos of female and 1W Greater Scaup for a ID article. Can anyone help? PM me if you can. #ukbirding #vc55birds

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John Hague @shrikebirding.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

Some shots of the female Lesser Scaup at Swithland Reservoir yesterday. One with a Tufted Duck for comparison. #vc55birds #ukbirding

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John Hague @shrikebirding.bsky.social · 08/11/2025

Proof lightning does strike twice. @beidaihebirder.bsky.social found the second Dusky Warbler at Aylestone Meadows, 100m from the site of the Christmas Eve 2021 bird. Proved patchworking works. #vc55birds #ukbirding

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John Hague @shrikebirding.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

As waders (shorebirds to my American and Canadian friends) go, Purple Sandpiper has to be my favourite. All these were phonescoped with an iPhone 15 Pro Max and Kowa 883 scope. #ukbirding #bridlington

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John Hague @shrikebirding.bsky.social · 01/11/2025

More Black Redstart from Hathern yesterday, these taken with the #NikonP950 #vc55birds #ukbirding

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John Hague @shrikebirding.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

I had almost given up on the Black Redstart in Hathern today when I heard a familiar call and there it was on the roof of the Nave. It quickly vanished and was relocated on the West side of the tower and usually around the barred windows. #ukbirding #vc55birds

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John Hague @shrikebirding.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

When life gives you Lemmons… photograph it. Comet C/2025 A6 (Lemmon). Phonescoped from the A47 West of Uppingham in Rutland before the mist descended. #Comet #cometlemmon #cometC2025A6

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John Hague @shrikebirding.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

An after work visit to Eyebrook Reservoir for the juvenile American Golden Plover. More excited to year tick Red-crested Pochard. 😂😂 #vc55birds #ukbirding #phonescoped

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John Hague @shrikebirding.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

With @davidearlgray.bsky.social putting 25 years of hurt to bed. Black-faced Bunting on my list. #ukbirding #birding

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John Hague @shrikebirding.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

Back out this afternoon with @greeny55.bsky.social and @davidearlgray.bsky.social to gave a second crack at the very obliging Snow Bunting at Beacon Hill Country Park in Leicestershire. Fair to say it showed well. #vc55birds #ukbirding #birding

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John Hague @shrikebirding.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

Snow Bunting at Beacon Hill Country Park and 16 Common Scoter at Thornton Reservoir today. That’s some good Leicestershire birding. #vc55birds #ukbirding #birding

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John Hague @shrikebirding.bsky.social · 12/10/2025

Dipped the Needletail on Thursday at @rspbbemptoncliffs.bsky.social but scored with a, reasonably, obliging Barred Warbler at South Landing @flamboroughbird.bsky.social #ukbirding

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John Hague @shrikebirding.bsky.social · 12/10/2025

A few shots of the Red-tailed Shrike from Dunwich Heath @nationaltrust.org.uk on Wednesday. #ukbirding

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John Hague @shrikebirding.bsky.social · 12/10/2025

Home from being ripped off by @anglianwater.bsky.social at Rutland Water, £4 for just over an hour is obscene. Angry would be an understatement. Anyway, it’s fair to say the Baird’s Sandpiper showed well. #ukbirding #vc55birds

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John Hague @shrikebirding.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

Popped over the border into Northants today to twitch the long-staying Pectoral Sandpiper #ukbirding

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John Hague @shrikebirding.bsky.social · 17/05/2025

Absolutely awesome views of White-tailed Eagle on Skye today with www.skyeboat-trips.co.uk #ukbirding

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John Hague @shrikebirding.bsky.social · 11/05/2025

@edwyncollins.bsky.social hi Edwyn. Loving the new music. I’m going to be working near you this summer if you fancy a day out birding and a chat with me. I edit the lros.org.uk newsletter The Grebe. An interview on birds, music and art would be fab. Love and peace. John