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Tristan ap Rheinallt @tichodrome.bsky.social · 12/04/2025

Much like Australia's Masked Lapwing, the Red-wattled Lapwing is an excitable bird that makes a lot of noise by day and by night. I photographed this one recently at Laem Phak Bia, Thailand. #birds

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Tristan ap Rheinallt @tichodrome.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

It's noisy, sedentary, has a wide range, and likes urban environments, so the Black-collared Starling is not much of a "birder's bird". Still, this one in Bangkok last week looked pretty smart.

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Tristan ap Rheinallt @tichodrome.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

Another recent photo from Thailand: Brown-throated Sunbird at Laem Phak Bia. One of seven sunbird species I recorded on my trip.

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Tristan ap Rheinallt @tichodrome.bsky.social · 06/04/2025

Another flycatcher from Thailand: Yellow-rumped. Present for 2 days last week at Baan Maka Nature Lodge near Kaeng Krachan NP: a brilliant place to stay for anyone interested in birds and/or other wildlife.

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Tristan ap Rheinallt @tichodrome.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

Just back from a 6wk trip to Thailand. Going to post a few photos, starting with this wee cracker: Ferruginous Flycatcher at Kaeng Krachan NP last week.

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Tristan ap Rheinallt @tichodrome.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

This is the nearest I'll ever get to seeing a Gurney's Pitta. Thailand's KNC, once a global mecca for the species, is littered with images and other references - even sculptures - though the bird itself is gone. Plenty of other exciting birds in the forest here, but seeing them is hard work.

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Tristan ap Rheinallt @tichodrome.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

Made up for the one you missed on Lewis, perhaps?

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Tristan ap Rheinallt @tichodrome.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

Rather tempted to contribute, but what purpose would it serve? The eyepiece rubber had gone on mine too, but at least they were back in 6 weeks rather than the promised 8. Still holding on to my old Zeiss Victory, which had to go back for repair twice, once when almost new, due to internal fogging.

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Tristan ap Rheinallt @tichodrome.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

My Swarovskis went on holiday to Austria and came back 6 weeks later with new rubber armour. I hope it lasts more than 2 yrs this time.

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Nicola Crockford @numenini.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

Enjoy intimate vid of Spoon-billed Sandpiper, 1 of 10+ wintering Fangchenggang, Guangxi, South China, near Vietnam, feeding on polychaete worms in its typical habitat, pools on upper tidal flats (much of which, across range, destroyed in recent decades) by local Huasheng. #BirdsSeenIn2025 #Birds 1/2

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Tristan ap Rheinallt @tichodrome.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

Nowadays Siskins can be found year-round in Stornoway (Outer Hebrides), with numbers predictably peaking in autumn. Eight individuals at this feeder were more than usual for the month of February.

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Tristan ap Rheinallt @tichodrome.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

Four years ago I couldn't find a better method than to re-enter everything manually. I don't know if things have changed since then.

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British Ecological Society @britishecologicalsociety.org · 30/01/2025

Nature is not a blocker to growth. The UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves has claimed that 'The balance has gone too far in the direction of always protecting every bat and every newt.' But how can this statement be true when the UK is one of the most nature depleted countries in the world?🌍

A thriving natural world is the foundation of economic growth and vital for health and wellbeing. Language that pits these against each other is unhelpful and deeply concerning.

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Dave Gandy (Bangkok) @davegandybkk.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

Some excellent views of two Spoon-billed Sandpipers at Khok Kham (just 45 minutes from home!) early on Sunday morning. #birding

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Tristan ap Rheinallt @tichodrome.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

Here's the long-staying Ring-necked Duck at Tiumpan Loch, Isle of Lewis, this morning, showing off his striking bill pattern. Other birds in the area included an adult Iceland Gull and a Hen Harrier.

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Tristan ap Rheinallt @tichodrome.bsky.social · 05/01/2025

Interesting. Two days ago, there was a flock of 25 Fieldfares on the Bràigh near Stornoway (following none seen in Nov/Dec).

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Tristan ap Rheinallt @tichodrome.bsky.social · 01/01/2025

Cold north wind and snow showers for my Jan 1st walk around Stornoway. A measly 32 species, enlivened by an adult Iceland Gull and a couple of Great Northern Divers. #birdingScotland #UKbirding

Great Northern Diver in Stornoway Harbour

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Tristan ap Rheinallt @tichodrome.bsky.social · 21/12/2024

Over much of Britain, the lichen Lobaria pulmonaria (lungwort) is an ancient woodland indicator. Not so in the humid climate of NW Scotland, where it even occurs on treeless St Kilda. It's very common in Stornoway Castle Grounds, Lewis (where this photo was taken yesterday).

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Tristan ap Rheinallt @tichodrome.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

Fascinating article, Andrew. Many of my assumptions about playback (and pishing) have just been binned.

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Nigel Jones @55birder.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

An amazing encounter with a Rufous-vented Ground-Cuckoo in Panama today, as army ants swarmed around us. Taken on iPhone. #ornithology

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Tristan ap Rheinallt @tichodrome.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

Looking forward to the 25th - I know there's a thermal scope under the Xmas tree!

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Tristan ap Rheinallt @tichodrome.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

The Butt of Lewis lighthouse at sunrise today. A lovely calm morning after two solid days of northerlies - surely promising conditions for finding an interesting bird, but no such luck.

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Tristan ap Rheinallt @tichodrome.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

Three species that I didn't see when I was there in January - not that I expected Silver Oriole anyway. But I did catch up with Ratchet-tailed Treepie, among lots of other great birds.

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Tristan ap Rheinallt @tichodrome.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

Time was when I would willingly have driven a couple of hundred miles to see 2 egret species at the same UK site. But this morning, neither Little Egret (several) nor Great White Egret (2) were flagged up as rarities on my eBird list for Porthmadog Cob, North Wales. #birdingwales #ukbirding

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Tristan ap Rheinallt @tichodrome.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

This hybrid Hooded x Carrion Crow was on the beach at Llanddwyn, Ynys Môn / Anglesey today, paired with a Carrion Crow. Does anyone know what the status of Hooded Crow is in this part of Wales? #birdingwales #ukbirding

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Tristan ap Rheinallt @tichodrome.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

This preening individual was one of about 40 Black-tailed Godwits seen along Porthmadog Cob, North Wales, this morning. #birdingwales #ukbirding

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Tristan ap Rheinallt @tichodrome.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

Good to see and hear a few Choughs on the North Wales coast this morning. A very different habitat to the high Pyrenees where I last encountered this species. #birdingwales #ukbirding

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Tristan ap Rheinallt @tichodrome.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

It's a real shame because I like everything else about them. I must be unlucky because my Zeiss had to go back within months of purchase due to internal condensation. Had to go back a 2nd time before the problem was fixed

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Tristan ap Rheinallt @tichodrome.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

Maybe I won't get mine back either, then, for proposed trip in late Jan / Feb. But like yours, my Zeiss are still OK and my wife has her own Swarovskis in perfect nick as they've had less use than mine. Good luck!

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Tristan ap Rheinallt @tichodrome.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

As I'm sure will be the case for me, given that they are only 2 yrs and 2 months old. But it seems that I'll be without them for about 6 weeks, which might (?) stretch to more given that nothing ever happens over Xmas & New Yr

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Tristan ap Rheinallt @tichodrome.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

After just 2 years, my Swarovskis are going on a wee holiday to Austria. Rubber armour split on both sides🙁 #ukbirding (with my old Zeiss for the next few weeks)

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Tristan ap Rheinallt @tichodrome.bsky.social · 07/11/2024

Yes, that's fine. Looks like hashtag UKbirding would also be picked up?

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Tristan ap Rheinallt @tichodrome.bsky.social · 04/11/2024

Thanks, Andy. Maybe autumn isn't quite over yet

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Tristan ap Rheinallt @tichodrome.bsky.social · 04/11/2024

Oops, I forgot hashtags the first time round. Juv Pallid Swift, Tiumpan Head, Isle of Lewis, this afternoon. Still present just before dusk. #BirdingScotland #UKbirding

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Tristan ap Rheinallt @tichodrome.bsky.social · 04/11/2024

A dark, gloomy afternoon on the Isle of Lewis took a turn for the better today when the 1st bird I saw on getting out of my car at Tiumpan Head was a swift. Not any old swift, either...

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Tristan ap Rheinallt @tichodrome.bsky.social · 04/11/2024

A dark, gloomy afternoon on the Isle of Lewis took a turn for the better today when the 1st bird I saw on getting out of my car at Tiumpan Head was a swift. Not any old swift, either...

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Tristan ap Rheinallt @tichodrome.bsky.social · 04/11/2024

I rarely see a Little Gull here on the Isle of Lewis, so 3 together yesterday at Tong were quite a treat. #BirdingScotland

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Tristan ap Rheinallt @tichodrome.bsky.social · 04/09/2024

Very rare and localised breeder, but migrants fairly regular in the Mediterranean area. Last seen on this reserve back in the 70s, I believe

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