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Suzanne Atkinson

@suzanne11a.bsky.social
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It’s all about the birds!

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Suzanne Atkinson @suzanne11a.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Thanks Shane. It's such a lovely bird - spent a bit of time watching it swimming under water, catching a fish then losing it! Plus it sat for a while having a preen and dipping.
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Suzanne Atkinson @suzanne11a.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
We did see it catching some small fish. It was singing too which was lovely to hear.
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Suzanne Atkinson @suzanne11a.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Great to see the Baird's Sandpiper at Redmires Reservoir on the way home this afternoon #yorkshirebirding #ukbirding
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Suzanne Atkinson @suzanne11a.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Stunning walk at Milldale today with Stewart @derbyshirebt.bsky.social . Highlights were a group of 12 Ravens, Red Kites, Peregrine, Grey Wagtails, Kingfisher and this gorgeous Dipper #derbyshirebirds #ukbirding
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Suzanne Atkinson @suzanne11a.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Should I or shouldn't I - oh go on then - wait for me! Scaup at Spurn today #Migfest #yorkshirebirding #ukbirding
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Suzanne Atkinson @suzanne11a.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
One of two Whinchat at The Outstrays this afternoon #yorkshirebirding #ukbirding
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Suzanne Atkinson @suzanne11a.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Ha ha you've got me in the first picture!
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Suzanne Atkinson @suzanne11a.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Thanks Jenny - couldn't have asked for better views! See you at Migfest next weekend 😊
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Suzanne Atkinson @suzanne11a.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Wow - amazing views of the Wryneck at Freiston Shore this morning. This bird has been on my lifer list and so chuffed to have finally ticked it. #lincsbirding #ukbirding
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Suzanne Atkinson @suzanne11a.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
RSPB Blacktoft Sands today - the ditch that runs in front of the hides has been cleared which means the Water Voles are easier to see. It's a shame that the Grey Herons also know this! Other highlights Water Rail, Yellow Wagtails, Spotted Redshank, Snipe & lots of Ruff #yorkshirebirding #ukbirding
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Suzanne Atkinson @suzanne11a.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
I wonder where he/she will be seen next on their travels
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Suzanne Atkinson @suzanne11a.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Looks like the Snipe is getting ready to do a spectacular dismount from the balancing beam.
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Suzanne Atkinson @suzanne11a.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Fantastic set of photos Rob 👍
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Suzanne Atkinson @suzanne11a.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
One of the Black-crowned Night Herons at Bolton-on-Swale on Friday @nybirdnews.bsky.social #yorkshirebirding #ukbirding
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Suzanne Atkinson @suzanne11a.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
Alkborough Spoonbills having just woken up - had a preen, a bit of a feed and flew off to Trent Falls (must have known the tide was dropping). 6 Spoonies seen from Julian's Bower viewpoint on way home #lincsbirding #ukbirding
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Suzanne Atkinson @suzanne11a.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
Bearded Reedling family in front of Prospect Hide, Alkborough Flats this morning #lincsbirding #ukbirding
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Suzanne Atkinson @suzanne11a.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
Young Marsh Harrier taking a drink at RSPB Blacktoft Sands last weekend #yorkshirebirding #ukbirding
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Suzanne Atkinson @suzanne11a.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
Wow cracking views and photos 👍
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Suzanne Atkinson @suzanne11a.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
I keep hoping to see one in my garden 🤞
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Suzanne Atkinson @suzanne11a.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
They certainly provided some entertainment 😀
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Suzanne Atkinson @suzanne11a.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
Fingers crossed for these Avocet chicks at Adwick Washlands #yorkshirebirding #ukbirding
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Suzanne Atkinson @suzanne11a.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
Cattle Egret practicing it's bare back riding skills today #yorkshirebirding #ukbirfing
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Suzanne Atkinson @suzanne11a.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
These 3 Cattle Egrets at Adwick Washlands showed really well today #yorkshirebirding #ukbirding
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Suzanne Atkinson @suzanne11a.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
It's a nice reserve to have a walk around with 2 hides. Water levels have dropped since I last visited so a few more waders. Lots of butterflies and insects today too. You could tie it in with a visit to Alkborough Flats perhaps 🙂
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Suzanne Atkinson @suzanne11a.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
Common Tern chick testing the water at Messingham Sand Quarry today. Other highlights were 2 Red Kites and 2 Green Sandpipers. Also nice to see some young Avocets. #ukbirding @lincsbirding.bsky.social @lincswildlife.bsky.social
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Suzanne Atkinson @suzanne11a.bsky.social · 28/06/2026
Lots of Black Guillemots around the harbours of Cairnryan, Larne, Ballycastle & Rathlin plus along the causeway coast. These 3 were larking around the ferry & even flying onto the ferry today before we set sail. Love those red feet #ukbirding #nibirding
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Suzanne Atkinson @suzanne11a.bsky.social · 28/06/2026
It may have been the Isle of Man bird but can't confirm as my photo isn't clear enough to show if it has a green ring.
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Suzanne Atkinson @suzanne11a.bsky.social · 28/06/2026
Yes I did - was in the right place at the right time 😊
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Suzanne Atkinson @suzanne11a.bsky.social · 28/06/2026
Had a great 6 days in Northern Ireland. Beautiful coastlines along the Antrim coast & Giants Causeway. Then down to Tollymore Forest and Strangford Lough. Highlights were finding a Chough at Torr Head (previously posted) and this Osprey at Strangford Lough near Gibbs Island. #ukbirding #nibirding
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Suzanne Atkinson @suzanne11a.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
I hadn't realised I'd found a rarity in Northern Ireland on Monday afternoon at Torr Head! I didn't take my scope up a steep hill but regretted it when I found this Chough - so mobile photo was the best I could take #ukbirding #northernirelandbirding
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Suzanne Atkinson @suzanne11a.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Mine has arrived today too. Look forward to having a read. Appreciate lots of work goes into the reports each year 👍
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Suzanne Atkinson @suzanne11a.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
Hoping to visit in a couple of weeks time so will let you know if we see one!
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Suzanne Atkinson @suzanne11a.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
One pair of the Foulshaw Moss Ospreys eating dinner on Friday evening #cumbriabirding #ukbirding
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Suzanne Atkinson @suzanne11a.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
Oystercatcher chick trying to find it's feet #ukbirding
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Suzanne Atkinson @suzanne11a.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
A Cuckoo landed in the same tree as the Turtle Dove this morning - must be a good tree to do some preening in a bit of sunshine - helps me that it doesn't have many leaves! #ukbirding
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Suzanne Atkinson @suzanne11a.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Perseverance has finally paid off seeing a Turtle Dove this morning - I knew they were there as I had heard them on previous visits #ukbirding
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Suzanne Atkinson @suzanne11a.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Video clip of a Swallowtail
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Suzanne Atkinson @suzanne11a.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Recent visit to Hickling Broad as I really wanted to see the Swallowtails plus we had a bonus Bittern and Hobby @davidjcopeland.bsky.social #norfolkbirding #ukbirding
Bittern in flight Hobby in flight Swallowtail butterfly on a flag irisSwallowtail butterfly on a flag iris
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Suzanne Atkinson @suzanne11a.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
David managed to capture some great images of a Little Tern diving for fish at Happisburgh beach on our recent trip to Norfolk @davidjcopeland.bsky.social #norfolkbirding #ukbirding
Little Tern looking for fishLittle Tern diving for a fish Little Tern diving for a fish The tail of a Little Tern tail as it hits the water
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Suzanne Atkinson @suzanne11a.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Cropped images of the Black-winged Kite near Sea Palling on a recent trip to Norfolk @davidjcopeland.bsky.social #norfolkbirding #ukbirding
Black-winged Kite in flight Black-winged Kite in flight
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Suzanne Atkinson @suzanne11a.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
Looks tiny next to the BHG!
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Suzanne Atkinson @suzanne11a.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
Great day with @dawnbirder.bsky.social today in North Notts. Highlights were Corn Buntings with Quail heard in the background and a purring Turtle Dove #nottsbirding #ukbirding
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Suzanne Atkinson @suzanne11a.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
Lots of Bearded Reedlings at Alkborough Flats this morning - pinging all the way from the car park down to Trent Hide which is only a small part of the reserve. #lincsbirding #ukbirding
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Suzanne Atkinson @suzanne11a.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Nice to meet you too and many thanks for your help in the best place to view, park and eat. Had a nice meal at The Greyhound. We're just at Hickling for the Swallowtails.
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Suzanne Atkinson @suzanne11a.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Yes it's a great bird and showed really well despite the distance. It did fly around and had a bit of argy bargy with a Kestrel 🫯
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Suzanne Atkinson @suzanne11a.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Yeah!! - managed to finally see the Black-winged Kite near Sea Palling #lifer #norfolkbirfing #ukbirding
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Suzanne Atkinson @suzanne11a.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
Not the greatest video due to the distance but this Temmincks Stint is tiny next to a Ringed Plover! Finningley this afternoon #ukbirding
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Suzanne Atkinson @suzanne11a.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
A Spoonbill dropped in front of me today at RSPB Adwick Washlands today @s-yorksbirding.bsky.social #Yorkshirebirding #ukbirding
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Suzanne Atkinson @suzanne11a.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Wow very exciting news🥳 A lot of mouths to feed - Chips and Gravy must be exhausted
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Suzanne Atkinson @suzanne11a.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
The frustrations of birding! Pleased you had success without trying in the end 😀. I need to do more of that and see how it works out 🤞 especially with Turtle Doves 🤣
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