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T Martin Dunn

@tmartindunn.bsky.social
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Wildlife photographer, being out in the bush is my happy place.

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T Martin Dunn @tmartindunn.bsky.social · 12/08/2025
With so many varieties of Starling to see in Africa one of the most striking is the Violet-backed Starling. Stunning plumage, especially when it catches the sun. @birdlifesa.bsky.social @birdlifeglobal.bsky.social #birds 🦉
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T Martin Dunn @tmartindunn.bsky.social · 11/08/2025
With its bright red plumage the Southern red Bishop is easy to spot as it flits among the reeds. @birdlifeglobal.bsky.social @birdlifesa.bsky.social #birds 🦉
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T Martin Dunn @tmartindunn.bsky.social · 08/08/2025
With a wonderful variety of habitats Botswana's Chobe NP is a first class birding destination with some real beauties. Violet-backed Starling @birdlifesa.bsky.social @birdlifeglobal.bsky.social #birds 🦉
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T Martin Dunn @tmartindunn.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
I finally got a Broad-billed Roller in my sights, and after waiting so long to see one, there were 3 of them. Beautiful. Chobe NP, Botswana @birdlifesa.bsky.social @birdlifeglobal.bsky.social #birds 🦉
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T Martin Dunn @tmartindunn.bsky.social · 30/07/2025
It's hard to imagine a more eye catching bird than the Lilac-breasted Roller. It looks great when perched but in flight is when you see it's true colours. @birdlifeglobal.bsky.social @birdlifesa.bsky.social #birds 🦉
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T Martin Dunn @tmartindunn.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
Bee-eaters are such beautiful birds and the Blue-cheeked Bee-eater is a stunner. @birdlifesa.bsky.social @birdlifeglobal.bsky.social #birds 🦉
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T Martin Dunn @tmartindunn.bsky.social · 28/07/2025
If I'm honest, the birding in Hemis High Altitude National Park was a bit disappointing, but we'd come mostly to see snow leopards and birds were just a bonus we were not too disappointed. We did see a few nice ones though Red-fronted Serin @birdlifeglobal.bsky.social @birdlifeeurope.bsky.social
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T Martin Dunn @tmartindunn.bsky.social · 25/07/2025
If you like birds then the Himalayan foothills is the place to go. Vanghat by the Ramganga river makes the ideal base. Great birdlife close to the lodge. Red-billed Leiothrix @birdlifeglobal.bsky.social @birdlifeeurope.bsky.social #birds 🦉
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T Martin Dunn @tmartindunn.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
A great day checking out the birds along the Ramganga River, near Corbett National Park. This is a Blue Whistling Thrush hunting from rocks in the river @birdlifeglobal.bsky.social @birdlifeeurope.bsky.social
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T Martin Dunn @tmartindunn.bsky.social · 23/07/2025
I finally managed to get my hands on a copy of White City by the ever excellent Dominic Nolan. @dominicnolan.bsky.social Well worth the wait, a terrific read. Well done sir.
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T Martin Dunn @tmartindunn.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
The wonderful bright green of the Green Bee-eater lights up the bushes of Jim Corbett National Park #birds @birdlifeglobal.bsky.social @birdlifeeurope.bsky.social 🦉
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T Martin Dunn @tmartindunn.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
Pink Cockatoos, showing off the splendid crest. used to be called Major Mitchell Cockatoo. One of the sensible changes of name. @birdlifeoz.bsky.social @birdlifeglobal.bsky.social #birds 🦉
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T Martin Dunn @tmartindunn.bsky.social · 17/07/2025
A collection of Oystercatchers. similar but different From left: Sooty Oystercatcher - Australia, African Oystercatcher - South Africa, Oystercatcher - UK, Pied Oystercatcher - Australia @birdlifeglobal.bsky.social @birdlifeeurope.bsky.social @birdlifeoz.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social #birds 🦉
Sooty Oystercatcher - AustraliaAfrican OystercatcherOystercatcher - northern hemispherePied Oystercatcher - Australia
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T Martin Dunn @tmartindunn.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
Snow Bunting. These beautiful little birds visit our shingle beaches in winter and peck amongst the pebbles for food. When they are not moving they can become almost invisible amongst the shingle. @birdlifeglobal.bsky.social @birdlifeeurope.bsky.social #birds 🦉
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T Martin Dunn @tmartindunn.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
The magnificent Pink Cockatoo (formerly Major Mitchell Cockatoo) Goog's Track, South Australia @birdlifeoz.bsky.social @birdlifeglobal.bsky.social #birds 🦉
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T Martin Dunn @tmartindunn.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
Mulga Parrot (male & female) Gluepot Reserve an absurd blend of colours @birdlifeoz.bsky.social @birdlifeglobal.bsky.social #birds 🦉
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T Martin Dunn @tmartindunn.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
Royal Spoonbill. Looking regal, of course. @birdlifeoz.bsky.social @birdlifeglobal.bsky.social #birds 🦉
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T Martin Dunn @tmartindunn.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
I was very happy to find this little beauty on my latest visit to Western Treatment Plant at Werribee Australian Spotted Crake @birdlifeoz.bsky.social @birdlifeglobal.bsky.social #birds 🦉
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T Martin Dunn @tmartindunn.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
Beautiful but shy. Pink-eared Duck. The best place I found for seeing them is the Western Treatment Plant at Werribee. Even though there were plenty of them they are reluctant to stay put for photos. @birdlifeoz.bsky.social @birdlifeglobal.bsky.social #birds 🦉
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T Martin Dunn @tmartindunn.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j... Deport them? They were not in Israel, or Israeli waters, when they were taken and they are only in Israel because they were brought there under Israeli force.
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Israel preparing to deport Gaza aid boat activists, including Greta Thunberg
The passengers from the Madleen were intercepted by Israeli forces on Monday and towed to the port of Ashdod
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T Martin Dunn @tmartindunn.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
The most distinctive sound you'll hear on the Outer Hebrides is the call of the Corncrake. @birdlifeeurope.bsky.social @birdlifeglobal.bsky.social @btobirds.bsky.social @rspbscotland.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social #birds 🦉
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T Martin Dunn @tmartindunn.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
Green-winged Pytilia A flash of colour amongst the greenery @birdlifeglobal.bsky.social @seobirdlife.bsky.social #birds 🦉
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T Martin Dunn @tmartindunn.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Dehorning rhinos reduces poaching by 80%, study finds
Cutting off the animals’ horns, which costs a fraction of traditional protection methods, reduced illegal hunting by nearly 80%, say experts
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T Martin Dunn @tmartindunn.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
Let's have some more Lillian's Lovebirds. Why not? They're so cute. @birdlifeglobal.bsky.social #birds 🦉
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T Martin Dunn @tmartindunn.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
A delightful early morning encounter with a lioness and her young cubs, still wet after a night amongst the reeds.
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T Martin Dunn @tmartindunn.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
Lillian's Lovebirds Like just about all species of Lovebirds they are very cute @birdlifeglobal.bsky.social #birds 🦉
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T Martin Dunn @tmartindunn.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
It's hard to think of a cuter little bird than the Puffin. Then you find out that their young are called 'pufflings'. Adorable. #birds 🦉 @birdlifeeurope.bsky.social @birdlifeglobal.bsky.social
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T Martin Dunn @tmartindunn.bsky.social · 29/05/2025
Purple Sandpiper Suffolk, UK #birds 🦉 @birdlifeeurope.bsky.social @birdlifeglobal.bsky.social
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T Martin Dunn @tmartindunn.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
Southern Ground Hornbill This magnificent bird is endangered. #birds #thunderbird 🦉 @birdlifeglobal.bsky.social
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T Martin Dunn @tmartindunn.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
Yellow-tailed Black Cockatoo Kangaroo Island @birdlifeoz.bsky.social @birdlifeglobal.bsky.social #birds 🦉
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T Martin Dunn @tmartindunn.bsky.social · 23/05/2025
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
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Trump’s evidence of South Africa ‘white genocide’ contains images from Democratic Republic of Congo
Other images displayed by Trump during meeting with South African president Cyril Ramaphosa were false or misleading
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T Martin Dunn @tmartindunn.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
👍 www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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Wild camping on Dartmoor is legal, supreme court rules
Case came to supreme court after court of appeal determined the term ‘open-air recreation’ included camping
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T Martin Dunn @tmartindunn.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
African Wattled Lapwing @birdlifeglobal.bsky.social #birds 🦉
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T Martin Dunn @tmartindunn.bsky.social · 14/04/2025
Every time I see Mallee Ringneck it looks to me as if a child has been given a set of paints and told to make a colourful bird. The colours seem so random. Beautiful though. @birdlifeoz.bsky.social @birdlifeglobal.bsky.social #birds 🦉
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T Martin Dunn @tmartindunn.bsky.social · 12/04/2025
Grey-tailed Tattler Roebuck Bay, WA, Australia Roebuck Bay has to be one of the very best birding sites in Australia. So much variety. @birdlifeoz.bsky.social @birdlifeglobal.bsky.social #birds 🦉
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T Martin Dunn @tmartindunn.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
Rainbow Bee-eater Australia's only Bee-eater, but it's a beauty. @birdlifeoz.bsky.social @birdlifeglobal.bsky.social #birds 🦉
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T Martin Dunn @tmartindunn.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
Sacred Kingfisher Roebuck Bay, WA, Australia @birdlifeoz.bsky.social @birdlifeglobal.bsky.social #birds 🦉
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T Martin Dunn @tmartindunn.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
It's always a treat seeing Eagles fly overhead, especially if they are not too high. White-bellied Sea Eagle @birdlifeoz.bsky.social @birdlifeglobal.bsky.social #birds 🦉
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T Martin Dunn @tmartindunn.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
Why does someone who has enjoyed privilege his entire life spend so much time whingeing? www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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Prince Harry says he was ‘singled out for inferior treatment’ in UK security appeal
Duke of Sussex challenging last year’s ruling that Home Office body fairly gave him different level of protection
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T Martin Dunn @tmartindunn.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
Asian Paradise Flycatcher India @birdlifeglobal.bsky.social #birds 🦉
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T Martin Dunn @tmartindunn.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
Malabar Trogon male & female another lifer from my trip in Goa & Karnataka @birdlifeglobal.bsky.social #birds 🦉
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T Martin Dunn @tmartindunn.bsky.social · 05/04/2025
Common Kingfisher (such a beautiful bird deserves a better name than 'common') Easier to catch than to swallow Sundarbans, India @birdlifeglobal.bsky.social #birds 🦉
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T Martin Dunn @tmartindunn.bsky.social · 05/04/2025
Sad news www.theguardian.com/music/2025/a...
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Amadou Bagayoko of music duo Amadou & Mariam dies aged 70
Malian singer and guitarist, who sold millions of albums with wife, Mariam Doumbia, had been ill for a while, say family
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T Martin Dunn @tmartindunn.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
At the time, it was a lifer for me. Shy and elusive Blue-eared Kingfisher Karnataka, India @birdlifeglobal.bsky.social #birds 🦉
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T Martin Dunn @tmartindunn.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
Puff-throated Babbler Karnataka, India @birdlifeglobal.bsky.social #birds 🦉
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T Martin Dunn @tmartindunn.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
Indian Yellow Tit Karnataka, India @birdlifeglobal.bsky.social #birds 🦉
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T Martin Dunn @tmartindunn.bsky.social · 29/03/2025
Black-naped Monarch Karnataka, India @birdlifeglobal.bsky.social #birds 🦉
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T Martin Dunn @tmartindunn.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
Flame-throated Bulbul Karnataka, India @birdlifeglobal.bsky.social #birds 🦉
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T Martin Dunn @tmartindunn.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
A moment of brightness in an area that has endured years of troubles www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
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‘We can talk through our art’: the Malian festival uniting the Sahel’s people
In a region fractured by jihadists and coups, Ségou’Art shows ‘we share our culture, even if politics divides us’
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T Martin Dunn @tmartindunn.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
Indian White-eye Karnataka, India @birdlifeglobal.bsky.social #birds 🦉
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