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Swallow Birding & Wildlife @swallowbirding.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Murky day guiding at The Naze & Holland Haven but stacks of birds inc 450 CHAFFINCH, 80 SONG THRUSH, 2 BRAMBLING, SPARROWHAWK in off, HOBBY, SWALLOW, 20 SISKIN + lots more. #BirdsSeenIn2026 #essexbirding #birds #birding #ukbirding @britishnatureguide.bsky.social

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Swallow Birding & Wildlife @swallowbirding.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Couple of hours at Abberton Res this morning. 22 SPOONBILL inc cr dutch bird, 19 GREAT EGRET inc cr Somerset bird plus SPOTSHANK, GOOSANDER and bonus OTTER! #BirdsSeenIn2026 #essexbirding #birds #birding #ukbirding @britishnatureguide.bsky.social

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Swallow Birding & Wildlife @swallowbirding.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Lovely day with 2 ladies that won a day out with us in the @essexbirdnews.bsky.social Conference Raffle. Headed to The Naze where this late HOBBY plus YELLOW-BROWED WARBLER, JAYS, GOLDCREST & more were seen. #BirdsSeenIn2026 #essexbirding #birds #birding #ukbirding @britishnatureguide.bsky.social

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Swallow Birding & Wildlife @swallowbirding.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

A lovely selection of raptors from Estonia last week with @birdinghaapsalu.bsky.social inc WT EAGLES, PALLID HARRIER, PEREGRINE, MERLIN, SPARROWHAWK & COMMON BUZZARD. #BirdsSeenIn2026 #estonia #birds #birding @tonyrinaud.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social

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Swallow Birding & Wildlife @swallowbirding.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Our group enjoyed seeing a wide range of species in Estonia with @birdinghaapsalu.bsky.social including GREAT TITS migrating, GREAT GREY SHRIKE, SMEW & EURASIAN SKYLARKS among others. #BirdsSeenIn2026 #estonia #birds #birding @britishnatureguide.bsky.social @tonyrinaud.bsky.social

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Swallow Birding & Wildlife @swallowbirding.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Surely at least one NORTHERN NUTCRACKER must turn up in the UK this winter? Lots of birds on the move in Estonia last week! #BirdsSeenIn2026 #estonia #birds #birding @britishnatureguide.bsky.social @tonyrinaud.bsky.social

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Swallow Birding & Wildlife @swallowbirding.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Phenomenal numbers of seaduck migrating past the Estonian coast last week with @birdinghaapsalu.bsky.social including LONG-TAILED DUCKS, VELVET & COMMON SCOTER and GREATER SCAUP. #BirdsSeenIn2026 #estonia #birds #birding @britishnatureguide.bsky.social @tonyrinaud.bsky.social

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Swallow Birding & Wildlife @swallowbirding.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Always a joy to see PALLID HARRIERS and our group enjoyed great views of these birds in Estonia that were fresh in from Finland! #BirdsSeenIn2026 #estonia #birds #birding #pallidharrier @tonyrinaud.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social

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Swallow Birding & Wildlife @swallowbirding.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Lots of migrating species in Estonia with @birdinghaapsalu.bsky.social last week including both GREAT & LESSER SPOTTED WOODPECKERS, BEARDED REEDLINGS and hundreds of EURASIAN JAY. #BirdsSeenIn2026 #estonia #birds #birding @britishnatureguide.bsky.social @tonyrinaud.bsky.social

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Swallow Birding & Wildlife @swallowbirding.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Stunning final full day of our autumn birding tour in West Estonia with @birdinghaapsalu.bsky.social 4 sp of Owls, inc URAL, PYGMY and LONG-EARED + HAZEL GROUSE, 6 LESSER SP WOODPECKERS and 3 MOOSE! #BirdsSeenIn2026 #estonia #birds #birding @britishnatureguide.bsky.social @tonyrinaud.bsky.social

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Swallow Birding & Wildlife @swallowbirding.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Cracking migration this morning at Cape Põõsaspea, Estonia with @birdinghaapsalu.bsky.social Over 7000 SCAUP, 2000 COM SCOTER, 750 VELVET SCOTER plus LT DUCKS plus 2 juv and female PALLID HARRIERS! #BirdsSeenIn2026 #estonia #birds #birding @britishnatureguide.bsky.social @tonyrinaud.bsky.social

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Swallow Birding & Wildlife @swallowbirding.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

We´ve seen over 30 WT EAGLES in just over two days with @birdinghaapsalu.bsky.social whilst Matsalu NP and Haapsalu treated us to our first flocks of TUNDRA SWANS, HEN HARRIER, MIDDLE SPOTTED WOODPECKER + 450 CRANES! #BirdsSeenIn2026 #estonia #birds #birding @britishnatureguide.bsky.social

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Swallow Birding & Wildlife @swallowbirding.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

First full birding day with @birdinghaapsalu.bsky.social on Kihnu island. A superb 30 NUTCRACKER during 4 hrs vismig session. Other notable species included LAP BUNT, HEN HARRIERS, 15 WT EAGLES, 3 GG SHRIKE & SMEW. #BirdsSeenIn2026 #estonia #birds #birding @britishnatureguide.bsky.social

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Swallow Birding & Wildlife @swallowbirding.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Lots of other great wildlife to be seen during our guided walks over the #BCBW26 weekend including WILLOW EMERALD, EUROPEAN PAPER WASPS, HAIRY SHIELDBUG & IVY BEES galore! #insects #essexwildlife @britishnatureguide.bsky.social

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Swallow Birding & Wildlife @swallowbirding.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Final day of the @essexbirdnews.bsky.social BIG COUNTY BIRDWATCH. Guided walks at Lee Valley & Rainham produced RUDDY SHELDUCK, HOBBIES, PEREGRINE, BEARDED TIT, CETTI'S WARBLER and lots more! #BirdsSeenIn2026 #essexbirding #birds #birding #ukbirding #BCBW26 @britishnatureguide.bsky.social

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Swallow Birding & Wildlife @swallowbirding.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

@essexbirdnews.bsky.social BIG COUNTY BIRDWATCH DAY 4. @esbr-essex.bsky.social and I spent the day at Fingringhoe leading 2 walks. Highlights inc OSPREY, 2+ HOBBY, PEREGRINE, RED KITE and more! #BirdsSeenIn2026 #essexbirding #birds #birding #ukbirding #BCBW26 @britishnatureguide.bsky.social

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Essex Birdwatching Society @essexbirdnews.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

#bcbw26 has been brilliant so far, lots of birds and friendly faces. Great to meet so many new people and to catch up with friends after our summer break. With 2 days left and 6 more walks, there's still time to join in, visit ebws.org.uk/events/bcbw for details #essexbirding

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Swallow Birding & Wildlife @swallowbirding.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

After a rather quiet guided walk at Wrabness we moved to Abberton where 50+ people turned up for our 3rd walk. 3 PEREGRINE, 2 HOBBY, 42 SPOONBILL, CURLEW SAND, BLACK TERN were among the highlights. #BirdsSeenIn2026 #essexbirding #birds #birding #ukbirding #BCBW26 @britishnatureguide.bsky.social

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Swallow Birding & Wildlife @swallowbirding.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

@essexbirdnews.bsky.social BIG COUNTY BIRDWATCH DAY 2. First guided walk of the day at Frinton-on-Sea produced OSPREY, HOBBY in off the sea, GANNET, SANDWICH TERNS, YELLOW WAGS, SAND MARTINS and more. #BirdsSeenIn2026 #essexbirding #birds #birding #ukbirding #BCBW26 @britishnatureguide.bsky.social

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Swallow Birding & Wildlife @swallowbirding.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

It wasn't just birds we encountered on our 3 guided walks around South Essex but lots of FIREBUGS, VESTAL, Helice CLOUDED YELLOW & MIGRANT HAWKERS. @bc-cambs-essex.bsky.social #savebutterflies #insects #essexwildlife @britishnatureguide.bsky.social

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Swallow Birding & Wildlife @swallowbirding.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Concluded day 1 of the @essexbirdnews.bsky.social BIG COUNTY BIRDWATCH at Wallasea Island where 3 PEREGRINE delighted the participants plus 2 LITTLE STINT, CURLEW SANDPIPER, RUFF and lots more. #BirdsSeenIn2026 #essexbirding #birds #birding #ukbirding #BCBW26 @britishnatureguide.bsky.social

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Swallow Birding & Wildlife @swallowbirding.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Then onto Gunners Park for 2nd guided @essexbirdnews.bsky.social walk where SAND MARTIN, SPARROWHAWK, HOBBY, CHIFFCHAFF, MED GULLS, SANDERLING were among the highlights. #BirdsSeenIn2026 #essexbirding #birds #birding #ukbirding #BCBW26 @britishnatureguide.bsky.social

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Swallow Birding & Wildlife @swallowbirding.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Great start to @essexbirdnews.bsky.social BIG COUNTY BIRDWATCH. First guided walk at Canvey Island where SANDWICH TERN, TURNSTONE, 3 GREY WAGTAILS and a handful of common species were enjoyed. #BirdsSeenIn2026 #essexbirding #birds #birding #ukbirding #BCBW26 @britishnatureguide.bsky.social

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Essex Birdwatching Society @essexbirdnews.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

During #bcbw26, we hope you can join a walk or watch the daily highlight shows on our YouTube channel at youtube.com/@ebws - and don't forget you can go birding anywhere in Essex and enter your BCBW26 sightings, to find out how visit ebws.org.uk/bcbw26/recor... #essexbirding

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Swallow Birding & Wildlife @swallowbirding.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Stacks of other wildlife to see at Dungeness yesterday inc a few FOX, 9 HUMMINGBIRD HAWKMOTH, HARBOUR PORPOISE & CLOUDED YELLOWS. #wildlife #butterflies #savebutterflies #mammals #ukwildlife #kent @britishnatureguide.bsky.social

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Swallow Birding & Wildlife @swallowbirding.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Then onto Dungeness RSPB reserve where we found 3 LITTLE GULL, HOBBY, 4 CATTLE EGRET, WOOD SANDPIPER, GREAT EGRETS galore and lots more. #BirdsSeenIn2026 #kentbirding #birds #birding #ukbirding @britishnatureguide.bsky.social

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Swallow Birding & Wildlife @swallowbirding.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Fab time guiding at Dungeness yesterday. Kicked off at sea and Bird Obs area with MERLIN, ARCTIC SKUAS, GANNETS, BLACK TERN & 2000+ HOUSE MARTIN plus good to catch up with @dungenessowen.bsky.social #BirdsSeenIn2026 #kentbirding #birds #birding #ukbirding @britishnatureguide.bsky.social

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Essex Birdwatching Society @essexbirdnews.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

The EBwS Autumn Bird Photography Competition is now open for entries (with a slight rule change to maintain anonymity). For full details including how to enter please visit www.ebws.org.uk/photocomp/au... #essexbirding

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Essex Birdwatching Society @essexbirdnews.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Two more sleeps until Big County Birdwatch 2026 and we can't wait! To find out how you can post your sightings over the weekend watch the short video at youtu.be/D2tC6XRz3UU?... #bcbw26 #essexbirding

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How to Record Your BCBW26 Sightings

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Swallow Birding & Wildlife @swallowbirding.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Apart from the SPOTTED CRAKES at Titchwell RSPB reserve there was lots to see including 2 CURLEW SANDS, SNIPE, RUFF, GREEN SAND etc all close to the hides and paths. #BirdsSeenIn2026 #norfolkbirding #birds #birding #ukbirding @britishnatureguide.bsky.social @tonyrinaud.bsky.social

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Swallow Birding & Wildlife @swallowbirding.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Then onto Titchwell Marsh RSPB reserve where our clients were saw not 1 but 2 SPOTTED CRAKES, one of which gave excellent views close to the path! #BirdsSeenIn2026 #norfolkbirding #birds #birding #ukbirding @britishnatureguide.bsky.social @tonyrinaud.bsky.social

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Swallow Birding & Wildlife @swallowbirding.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

COMMON SANDPIPER, MARSH HARRIER, KNOT and a bonus CURLEW SANDPIPER amongst the DUNLIN at Snettisham RSPB reserve yesterday morning. #BirdsSeenIn2026 #norfolkbirding #birds #birding #ukbirding #waders @britishnatureguide.bsky.social @tonyrinaud.bsky.social

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Swallow Birding & Wildlife @swallowbirding.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Guiding yesterday at Snettisham RSPB for the wader spectacular and what a morning! So many birds to be seen and if you haven't been, it's worth visiting. #BirdsSeenIn2026 #norfolkbirding #birds #birding #ukbirding #waders @britishnatureguide.bsky.social @tonyrinaud.bsky.social

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Essex Birdwatching Society @essexbirdnews.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

The 2026 Big County Birdwatch starts in just 5 days and there are lots of free walks you can join. Visit www.ebws.org.uk/index.php/ev... for more information and we look forward to seeing you there 🦆🦢🦉 #essexbirding

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Swallow Birding & Wildlife @swallowbirding.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Enjoyed a break in Craster, Northumberland back in the summer and there was lots to see incl GOOSANDER, ARCTIC SKUA, WHIMBREL & KITTIWAKES. #NEbirding #BirdsSeenin2026 #birds #UKbirds #birding @britishnatureguide.bsky.social @tonyrinaud.bsky.social

Arctic Skua (Parasitic Jaeger) chasing Sandwich Tern

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Swallow Birding & Wildlife @swallowbirding.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Lovely views of BOTTLENOSE DOLPHINS off Craster, Northumberland back in August. #dolphins #newildlife @britishnatureguide.bsky.social

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Richard Chew @ss15birder.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Swifts need our help! There has been a 70% decline in the Swift population in the UK since 1995. Please follow and support. saveouressexswifts.weebly.com www.facebook.com/groups/80184... @essexbirdnews.bsky.social

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Swallow Birding & Wildlife @swallowbirding.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Nice to see plenty of butterflies on the wing around Old Hall Marshes RSPB reserve including WALL BROWN and CLOUDED YELLOW. @bc-cambs-essex.bsky.social #savebutterflies #insects #essexwildlife

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Swallow Birding & Wildlife @swallowbirding.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Then onto Abberton Res where OSPREY, 2 RC POCHARD, 3 GARGANEY, 30+ SPOONBILL, PEREGRINE, 6 CURLEW SAND, LITTLE STINT and 40+ GREAT EGRETS kept our customers smiling! #BirdsSeenIn2026 #essexbirding #birds #birding #ukbirding @britishnatureguide.bsky.social @tonyrinaud.bsky.social

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Swallow Birding & Wildlife @swallowbirding.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Great day guiding yesterday at Old Hall Marshes where we found 3 CATTLE EGRET, 3 SPOONBILL, BEARDED TITS, HOBBIES, SPOTTED REDSHANKS, GREENSHANKS, WHIMBREL and lots more. #BirdsSeenIn2026 #essexbirding #birds #birding #ukbirding @britishnatureguide.bsky.social @tonyrinaud.bsky.social

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Swallow Birding & Wildlife @swallowbirding.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Brief foray into Colchester this morning where the local PEREGRINE FALCONS weren't happy about NORTHERN RAVENS on the town hall! #BirdsSeenIn2026 #essexbirding #birds #birding #ukbirding @britishnatureguide.bsky.social @tonyrinaud.bsky.social

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Essex Birdwatching Society @essexbirdnews.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

It's the FINAL of the @EssexBirdNews Summer 2026 Bird Photography Competition! Here are the four finalists - please choose your winning photograph and vote here: strawpoll.com/XOgOVxD6Gn3 The winner will be announced live during Birds of Essex on Friday: www.youtube.com/live/c5BpON7... #essexbirding

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Swallow Birding & Wildlife @swallowbirding.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

First seawatch of the season at Frinton with @eb263.bsky.social Highlights incl 62 SANDWICH & 5 LT TERN, 2 GANNET, 2 ARC SKUA, 47 TEAL, 2 COM SCOTER, 400+ SWALLOW & SHORT-EARED OWL! #BirdsSeenIn2026 #essexbirding #birds #birding #ukbirding @britishnatureguide.bsky.social @tonyrinaud.bsky.social

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Essex Birdwatching Society @essexbirdnews.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

It's voting time in our Summer 2026 Bird Photography Competition semi-finals! Here are the entries in the first - please choose your favourite photo from these four and vote here: strawpoll.com/jVyG2wLkKZ7 The top 2 go through to the final on Wednesday evening... #essexbirding

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Essex Birdwatching Society @essexbirdnews.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

It's voting time in our Summer 2026 Bird Photography Competition semi-finals! Here are the entries in the second - please choose your favourite photo from these four and vote here: strawpoll.com/mpnb1jLzJy5 The top 2 go through to the final on Wednesday evening... #essexbirding

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