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Steve Atkinson @steveatkinson.bsky.social · 4h

The largest flock of Golden Plover I've had on the patch for a few years (25) was a reward for being out in the rain this morning #middletonlakes Also a single Ruff 2 Dunlin 29 Snipe 2 Goosander 2 GWE #staffsbirdnews

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Steve Atkinson @steveatkinson.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

On holiday on the south coast not far from this Semipalmated Sandpiper. Rude not to, especially with views like this!

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West Coast Birdwatching @westcoastbirds.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

HELP NEEDED! There is a stranded Manx Shearwater in the West Midlands (SOLIHULL) that needs a ride back to the coast. Can anyone in that area help? Even to take it some of the way and pass on to another volunteer? Please call 01437 723193 if you can help 🙏

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Steve Atkinson @steveatkinson.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Quick whizz around Middleton this morning. Pec Sand still with 4 Ruff 4 Ringed Plovers 4f Pochard 15+ Snipe the highlights #staffsbirdnews. Be aware of expected disturbance tomorrow as cattle being moved.

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Steve Atkinson @steveatkinson.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Cheers Pete. It briefly came quite close.

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Steve Atkinson @steveatkinson.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Still present in same place at midday

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Steve Atkinson @steveatkinson.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Pectoral Sand on #middletonlakes Jubilee North from the benches this morning #staffsbirdnews #ukbirding

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Steve Atkinson @steveatkinson.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Still good numbers of Clouded Yellow #middletonlakes yesterday (10th). Bird-wise 2 Ruff Ringed Plover 12 Snipe Peregrine Marsh Harrier (2 reported) Hobby Stonechat and a reported Osprey (photo seen) were the highlights. Also a dead Pipistrelle bat. #staffsbirdnews #ukbirding

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Phil Andrews @pmandrews1973.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

The updated results from Saturday's West Midlands All-Day Birdwatch plus a list of the 135 species recorded across the 18 participating sites (equal to Autumn 2026's total) together with a breakdown of Blithfield's record breaking score. #WestMidsAllDayer @westmidbirdclub.bsky.social

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Steve Atkinson @steveatkinson.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

A couple of others were going to do this afternoon and evening but I haven't heard anything Phil. Mark will have the final score.

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Steve Atkinson @steveatkinson.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

To my surprise given high water levels and lack of muddy fringes at Middleton we were on 92 species at midday #WestMidsAllDayer Don't see anyone beating Blithfield or Belvide with their water levels tbh

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Steve Atkinson @steveatkinson.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

I'm told the last site record was 2/4/18

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Steve Atkinson @steveatkinson.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Don't know when the last one at Middleton was - before my time I reckon.

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Steve Atkinson @steveatkinson.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Scratch that - only one on 17th, 2 on the 19th

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Steve Atkinson @steveatkinson.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

This morning #middletonlakes 2 Greenshank 2 Ruff still Dunlin 4 Ringed Plover 4 LRP 6 Green Sand C Sand 5 Snipe 2 juv Stonechats

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Steve Atkinson @steveatkinson.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Highlights from #middletonlakes this morning - 2 Ruff still Greenshank Yellow Wag 4+ Green Sand 4 Hobbys 4 LRP 12 Snipe 6+ C Terns Wigeon 2 GWE Barn Owl #staffsbirdnews #ukbirding

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Steve Atkinson @steveatkinson.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Probably Tom although I saw just one at about 8am which was before your message I think? Later joined by the second one.

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Steve Atkinson @steveatkinson.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Ruff Blackwit 2 Green Sand Peregrine Hobby juv Stonechat 2 GWE 2 LRP 10+ C Terns #middletonlakes this morning #staffsbirdnews

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Steve Atkinson @steveatkinson.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

They're too fast for me - and my old P900!

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Steve Atkinson @steveatkinson.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Slightly better photos than mine - also taken in Nuneaton this morning 😂

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Steve Atkinson @steveatkinson.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

2 Humming-bird Hawk-moths in my Nuneaton garden this morning. Not great photos but they're fast!

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Steve Atkinson @steveatkinson.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Still a single Wood Sand on West Scrape #middletonlakes this morning 4 Green Sand on Jubilee North 8+ C Terns 3 LRP juv Redshank 8 Snipe 2 GWR Marsh Harrier reported #staffsbirdnews

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Steve Atkinson @steveatkinson.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

That's a cracker Dave! Best I could do was this 😂

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Steve Atkinson @steveatkinson.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

The Black-crowned Night Heron on Middleton Lakes last night #staffsbirdnews #ukbirding

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Steve Atkinson @steveatkinson.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Black-crowned Night Heron Middleton Lakes Staffs this evening #ukbirding #staffsbirdnews

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Steve Atkinson @steveatkinson.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

@bcwarwickshire.bsky.social I've just had a Hummingbird hawk- moth in my Nuneaton garden. I had 2 good views of about 2 minutes and 1 minute but unfortunately it flew as I got my camera so I didn't get a photo. First one I've ever seen in the midlands!

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Steve Atkinson @steveatkinson.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Juv Marsh Harrier Dunlin Blackwit 7 juv C Terns 3 Green Sand and plenty of Hirundines the highlights at #middletonlakes this morning. Still plenty of Bittern activity #ukbirding #staffsbirdnews

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Steve Atkinson @steveatkinson.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

A juvenile Bittern trying to get another feed from it's parent who responds aggressively. Staffs/Warks border. #middletonlakes #staffsbirdnews #ukbirding

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Steve Atkinson @steveatkinson.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

I've seen quite a few young Bitterns but this is the first time I've ever seen one getting fed by an adult!

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Steve Atkinson @steveatkinson.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

x.com/i/status/207... I had trouble uploading this video of an adult Bittern feeding its young at #middletonlakes this morning so I've posted it on X. Shared with permission.

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Steve Atkinson @steveatkinson.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

The two drake Garganey have been on East Scrape #middletonlakes all morning. Nothing new in that I could find #staffsbirdnews

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Steve Atkinson @steveatkinson.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

Drake Garganey moving between Jubilee South and East Scrape was the only sighting of note early this morning #middletonlakes #staffsbirdnews

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Steve Atkinson @steveatkinson.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

Other highlights were a flock of 9 Ringed Plover with 2 Dunlin, all of which flew north leaving just 2 RP with the usual double figures of LRP 8+ Redshank 2 C Sand 4 C Terns and over 20 adult Avocets #staffsbirdnews

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Steve Atkinson @steveatkinson.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

Grey Plover on #middletonlakes this morning. Also the first 4 Avocet chicks have hatched #staffsbirdnews #ukbirding

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Steve Atkinson @steveatkinson.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

4 Wood Sandpipers were the highlights on #middletonlakes this morning. A Wryneck was photographed by someone but no sign later and I none of the birders I met saw it. 2 Greenshank now too #staffsbirdnews

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Steve Atkinson @steveatkinson.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Relax - definitely Blackwits Warren 😁

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Steve Atkinson @steveatkinson.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

I didn't see one between 6:30 and 11:00 Phil

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Steve Atkinson @steveatkinson.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

This morning #middletonlakes highlights 2 Green Sand & a Ringed Plover new in. Greenshank still 2 Common Sand 3 Blackwits 4 Cuckoos White Wagtail 50+ Swifts 4+ Garden Warblers plenty of Bittern action #staffsbirdnews

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Steve Atkinson @steveatkinson.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Greenshank on Jubilee at 7:30am #middletonlakes also 3 Blackwits Dunlin 4 Swifts by 10:30. Hobby reported this afternoon. #staffsbirdnews

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Steve Atkinson @steveatkinson.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Highlights from #middletonlakes this morning: 6(!) White Wags 2 Yellow Wags 6 Dunlin 21 Avocets Cuckoo Garden Warbler Pochard Wigeon 2 Bitterns 6 Shelduck 6 Snipe 6+ LRP 6+ Redshank feral RB Goose #staffsbirdnews

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Steve Atkinson @steveatkinson.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

2 Cuckoos and a brief f Wheatear were the highlights #middletonlakes this morning. Also 3 Dunlin Common Sandpiper White Wag Barnacle Goose plus the usual including 20 Avocets 8+ LRP 6+ Redshank 3 Pochard feral Red-breasted Goose Wigeon #staffsbirdnews

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