Tom Chinnick @twitch150.bsky.social · 10/10/2026Quick dog walk from home, 2 Redwing (1st of autumn), 3 Skylark & plenty of Mipit over #gwentbirding 080
Reposted by Tom ChinnickGary Harper @carmsbirder.bsky.social · 08/10/2026Finally connected with Caspian Gull in Wales. The 1st Winter bird on the roof of Kepac in Merthyr Tydfil. A long awaited Welsh tick. Thanks to Rob Jones for the company and on-site expertise. 2173
Reposted by Tom ChinnickJane Ferguson @janeferguson.bsky.social · 08/10/2026Grey-headed Swamphen at South Denes Road, Great Yarmouth this afternoon. 08/10/2026 1368
Reposted by Tom ChinnickMarcM381 @aquilabirding2.bsky.social · 08/10/2026SCOPS OWL ‼️ Deerness, Orkney in the small woodland nth of the Aikerskaill Rd junction. 📷 photo by Oriole Birding. 1898
Tom Chinnick @twitch150.bsky.social · 07/10/2026Fem-type Red Breasted Merganser from dam at Llandegfedd res tonight, also ad YLG and 3 Little Egret #gwentbirding 0110
Reposted by Tom ChinnickSteve Rogers 🟰🟰 @runnelstone.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Upland Sandpiper: Scilly and Cornwall birds look like the same bird. Both have the same damage in outer right primary. Scilly above. Lower two pics are Cornwall bird. 01093
Reposted by Tom ChinnickRichard T Taylor @richardttaylor.bsky.social · 05/10/2026Sora #2 was a surprise midday Great Pool #Tresco #IOS from David Hunt Hide #BOC right place right time @rarebirder.bsky.social @ukraritiesdaybyday.bsky.social 1433
Tom Chinnick @twitch150.bsky.social · 04/10/2026St Brides Lighthouse/ Ebbw mouth 11:45- 13:40; 2 Whinchat, 7 Stonechat, 6 Jay, Red Kite, c220 Linnet, c30 Mipit, Blackcap & Chiff. 5 Barwit, 3 Blackwit, 19 Oystercatcher, 2 Curlew & 5 Shoveler #gwentbirding 0140
Reposted by Tom ChinnickMike Buckland @mcbuckland.bsky.social · 02/10/2026The Eastern Bonelli’s Warbler at Gibraltar Point showed well on & off all afternoon yesterday, but was frustratingly silent throughout, often alongside a YBW and several Chiffchaffs. It was astonishing how its subtle colour tones became increasingly pale and grey as the afternoon wore on. #UKBIrding 2665
Reposted by Tom ChinnickNick Bray @zootherabirding.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Another view of the rare Reed Cormorant during our ongoing #Egypt tour. #birds #birding #Zootherabirding #nikon #tourleading 0203
Reposted by Tom ChinnickPeter Moore @moorebirdsbybike.bsky.social · 26/09/2026A late afternoon dash on the bike to Keyhaven paid off with close views of the Semipalmated Sandpiper, keeping company with a Little Stint 1425
Tom Chinnick @twitch150.bsky.social · 20/09/2026Goldcliff pill/ Pools & Boat Lane 11:30- 14:40; Garganey, 800-900 Blackwit, c100 Knot, 4 Snipe, just a single Dunlin & Ringed Plover, c750 Hirundines & 7 Stonechat #gwentbirding 0110
Reposted by Tom Chinnick Anders Gray @birdingcyprus.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Amazing to see this Spotted Crake up close - found by a member of the public floating in the sea. A night of rest (it was literally falling asleep in my hands) and some food and it was raring to go this morning! 0465
Reposted by Tom ChinnickJonny @suffolkseawatcher.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Bird in peace Joe. ♠️ #JoeHarkness #BirdTherapy #RIP www.podbean.com/ea/pb-hd426-...podbean.comJoe Harkness (Bird Therapy) MemoriamBird in Peace Joe 0242
Tom Chinnick @twitch150.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Absolutely shocking performance from Manchester United tonight. Dreadful, can loose from any winning position.... 210
Tom Chinnick @twitch150.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Grey Phal at Llandegfedd res this evening, also 10 Ringed Plover, Dunlin, ad YLG, Great Egret & 2 Wheatear #gwentbirding 0120
Reposted by Tom ChinnickPeter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 03/09/2026Majority of Britons agree with Prime Minister Andy Burnham that Brexit was ‘wrong turn’ for UK www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...independent.co.ukMajority of Britons agree with Burnham that Brexit was ‘wrong turn’ for UKAndy Burnham hit out at the impact of Brexit and the impact of decisions made in the 1980s as he addressed the House of Commons as prime minister for the first time 57753205
Tom Chinnick @twitch150.bsky.social · 01/09/2026Golden Plover the best at a relatively quiet Goldcliff, 2 Garganey still present #gwentbirding 090
Tom Chinnick @twitch150.bsky.social · 31/08/2026Goldcliff point- Porton; 50 Turnstone, c30 Knot, c100 Dunlin/RP, 2 Wheatear, Whinchat, Stonechat, c40 Yellow Wag & Rock Pipit #gwentbirding 0111
Tom Chinnick @twitch150.bsky.social · 26/08/2026St Brides beach HT from 7am; 4 Sanderling, 12 Knot, Barwit, 13 Blackwit, Turnstone, Comm Sand, 3 Whimbrel, 86 Curlew, 43 Oyk, 150+ Redshank, c1500 Dunlin/ RP, c2000 BHG, ad Med Gull and few Yellow Wag #gwentbirding 0110
Tom Chinnick @twitch150.bsky.social · 20/08/2026Saltmarsh/ Uskmouth 08:30- 11:00; Great Egret, 7+ Whimbrel, c200 Blackwit over, Whinchat, Willow Warbler and Tree Pipit ##gwentbirds 080
Tom Chinnick @twitch150.bsky.social · 17/08/2026Caspian Gull (1 juv/1'w) and multiple YLG on the beach at Dieppe this evening all watched without optics down to a few feet. 040
Tom Chinnick @twitch150.bsky.social · 16/08/2026Few hours this morning on family walk at ponds near Chateau d'Arques La Bataille. 2 Honey Buzzard, Hobby, 20 White Stork, 3 Pochard & 2 Teal. 030
Tom Chinnick @twitch150.bsky.social · 14/08/2026Newhaven- Dieppe ferry; Bonxie, 3 Juv/1'w YLG, c10 Med Gull, c15 Sandwich Tern, 12 Fulmar, 100+ Gannet and Porpoise #ukbirding 030
Tom Chinnick @twitch150.bsky.social · 13/08/2026Willow Warbler in full song from my garden, spring again...#gwentbirding 050
Reposted by Tom ChinnickNettlecake @nettlecake.bsky.social · 03/08/2026Brilliant letter from Stuart Thompson to Jeremy Clarkson about his comments that benefit claimants should write weekly thank you letters to tax payers detailing how they spend their benefits each week. 17170882920
Tom Chinnick @twitch150.bsky.social · 02/08/20263+ Garganey the highlight at Goldcliff pools this morning. A few waders on limited amount of water #gwentbirds #gwentbirding 0100
Tom Chinnick @twitch150.bsky.social · 27/07/2026The world is on fire 🔥, we are as predicted heading quickly to climate catastrophe #climate 010
Reposted by Tom ChinnickBrian Stretch @brianstretch.bsky.social · 20/07/2026For inland patch birders, this bird gives us hope! The Long-tailed Shrike on the Gloucs/Oxon border near Eastleach Martin this afternoon. A remarkable record that demonstrates perfectly - anything is possible in birding. #GlosBirds #OxonBirds #BirdsSeenIn2026 #England 2403
Tom Chinnick @twitch150.bsky.social · 20/07/2026Another summer Mega and relatively close to home, Long-tailed Shrike near Eastleach #ukbirding 0100
Reposted by Tom ChinnickNoah Bailey @noahbai-123.bsky.social · 13/07/2026Hudsonian Godwit showed well in Essex this morning. A Roseate Tern and Spotted Redshanks were nice to see at Minsmere after 0474
Reposted by Tom ChinnickDavid Roche @papaybirder.bsky.social · 13/07/2026Orkneys first Blue cheeked Bee eater, first found by Paul and Jakey around Clestrain whilst out on the quadbike. A nervous wait, but relieved to find it again around around Hundland where still present this evening #BirdingOrkney #RareBirdsUK 921922
Tom Chinnick @twitch150.bsky.social · 06/07/2026Quail singing and seen briefly in field (from gate only) near Usk. 030
Reposted by Tom ChinnickAndy Stockhausen @andy-1963.bsky.social · 05/07/2026Adult male Long-tailed Shrike reported in a garden near Crail, Fife earlier today. Currently being looked for. Not sure who took this pic? #ukbirding 2718
Tom Chinnick @twitch150.bsky.social · 03/07/2026Some very questionable photography skills today, Orange- cheeked Waxbill this morning near Castellon de le Plana, now established in Spain. About 25 Common Waxbill for company. Always nice to see other typical species Golden Oriole, Bee Eater, Roller, Booted Eagle, Alpine Swift etc. etc. 140
Reposted by Tom ChinnickBylines Network @bylinesnetwork.co.uk · 27/06/2026As Britain swelters through another heatwave, few people will have heard that ministers have quietly dropped plans for solar carports. Cars cooler in summer. Shelter from the rain in winter. Clean electricity all year round. A missed opportunity? @eastangliabylines.co.ukeastangliabylines.co.ukAs Britain bakes, ministers quietly park plans for solar carportsMinisters have quietly shelved plans that could have transformed Britain's biggest car parks into shaded power stations 1741698801
Tom Chinnick @twitch150.bsky.social · 27/06/2026Pink-footed Goose still Eastville Park Bristol. Spotted whilst doing Parkrun. 190
Tom Chinnick @twitch150.bsky.social · 17/06/2026GOAL....DRC, that'll teach Portugal to sit back #Worldcup26 020
Reposted by Tom ChinnickChris Jones @chrisj22.bsky.social · 17/06/2026Wow, nice to see this when just opening last nights trap, Striped Hawkmoth #gwentmoths #caerleon 051
Tom Chinnick @twitch150.bsky.social · 16/06/2026May as well cancel football world cup, let's just call it a draw 😀 0-0, 1-1, 2-2...#WorldCup26 000
Reposted by Tom ChinnickNick Bray @zootherabirding.bsky.social · 11/06/2026To be honest, some gulls don’t ’float my boat’…. But Pallas’s Gull positively reeks of class. It’s just one sexy bird! #Kazakhstan #BirdsSeenIn2026 #birds #birding #nikon #zootherabirding 1403
Reposted by Tom ChinnickSteve Rogers 🟰🟰 @runnelstone.bsky.social · 11/06/2026Short video of today’s Great Shearwater off Porthgwarra. This was the second bird seen today and was close, in the first Manx line. Video courtesy of Mike McKee. 0515
Reposted by Tom ChinnickMarcbuzzard @marcbuzzard.bsky.social · 06/06/2026Amazing find by Simon H-R! First for UK Western Reef Heron at the Foryd Bay. Looks the real deal 👍Great twitch with @owen27.bsky.social #ukbirding #welshbirds 416714
Tom Chinnick @twitch150.bsky.social · 04/06/2026Goldcliff point 06:15-08:15; GND, Razorbill, 7+ Gannet, c25 Kittiwake & 500+ Manx #gwentbirding 090
Tom Chinnick @twitch150.bsky.social · 26/05/20264 Painted Lady in the garden, how times have changed #gwentleps 150
