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Simon Satchell

@simonsatchell.bsky.social
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Birder, wildlife enthusiast and casual photographer. EWT volunteer and WeBS counter at Hanningfield Reservoir.

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Simon Satchell @simonsatchell.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Some highlights from a week in Romania's Carpathian Mountains with @naturetrek.bsky.social. Other sightings included Brown Bears from the hotel, Fire Salamander and a variety of orchids and butterflies. #naturetrek
Brown BearLesser Spotted EagleMarsh FritillaryYellow Wagtail
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Simon Satchell @simonsatchell.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Highlights from a short break to Sweden in search of owls with @naturetrek.bsky.social. However, having the privilege of watching a Lynx guarding its kill for over an hour will take some beating!
Eurasian LynxUral OwlEurasian Pygmy OwlSwedish Sunset
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Simon Satchell @simonsatchell.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
Some of the 7 Purple Sandpipers showing rather well at Holland Haven today. #essexbirding
Purple SandpiperPurple SandpipersPurple Sandpiper
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Simon Satchell @simonsatchell.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
Some of the 4,000 Starlings in a murmuration at Hanningfield Reservoir this afternoon. #essexbirding
Starlings at Hanningfield Reservoir
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Simon Satchell @simonsatchell.bsky.social · 21/09/2025
Lancaster over the house lunchtime today. #lancasterbomber
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Simon Satchell @simonsatchell.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
An excellent week enjoying the wildlife, scenery and fine food in Italy's Abruzzo National Park with @naturetrek.bsky.social. Four Wolves were among the many highlights.
Southern SkimmerGolden Eagle and Griffon VulturesSunset from Rifugio Cicerana Apennine Fire Salamander
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Simon Satchell @simonsatchell.bsky.social · 10/07/2025
Back from an excellent week searching for alpine butterflies and other wildlife in Wengen, Switzerland with @naturetrek.bsky.social. Plenty of Ringlets and Fritillaries to challenge ID skills. Birding highlights included Wallcreeper, Lammergeier and Ptarmigan. A glorious view from the hotel.
ApolloWillow TitPale Clouded YellowJungfrau from my balcony at the Hotel Berghaus in Wengen
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Simon Satchell @simonsatchell.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
Tawny Owl showing well at Minsmere this afternoon. #SuffolkBirding
Tawny Owl
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Simon Satchell @simonsatchell.bsky.social · 23/05/2025
A very rewarding trip to Romania's Danube Delta and Carpathian Mountains with @naturetrek.bsky.social. Other highlights included good views of Golden Jackal, Sombre Tit and Black Woodpecker.
WallcreeperBrown BearRed-footed FalconRoller
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Simon Satchell @simonsatchell.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
An excellent week in Mallorca with @naturetrek.bsky.social. The highlight being Little Bittern most days from the hotel's hide/grounds overlooking Albufereta Marshes.
Little BitternWryneckBlue Rock ThrushPollensa Bay
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Simon Satchell @simonsatchell.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
Tollesbury Wick today: Merlin, Red-necked Grebe, 2 Slavonian Grebe, Great Northern Diver, Black-throated Diver, 2 Red-throated Diver, 6 Red-breasted Merganser, Short-eared Owl, Kingfisher, Water Rail, 2 Great Egret, 3+ Bearded Tit, 20+ Corn Bunting, 6 Rock Pipit, Grey and Common Seals. #essexbirding
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Simon Satchell @simonsatchell.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
Blue House Farm today: male and ring-tail Hen Harrier over fields south of river, Peregrine and a full summer plumage Dunlin. #essexbirding
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Simon Satchell @simonsatchell.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
Freaky Fungi - Interesting results viewing fungi after dark using UV light.
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Simon Satchell @simonsatchell.bsky.social · 05/11/2024
One of two Purple Sandpipers at Holland Haven this afternoon. #essexbirding
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