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Viv K @vivkeene.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Out in Cornwall for a couple of days. The Choughs have been gr8! Also a few Wheatears, lots of Mipits, linnets & a few Ripits. Numbers of Ravens and other corvids &, unfortunately, I also found the victims of a dog attack. Two dead, two wounded sheep. Lots of Fox Moth caterpillars. #UKBirding

The Fox Moth caterpillars are everywhere on the Cornish cliffs!

There are a few Seals tucked in by the Cornish cliffs

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Viv K @vivkeene.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Had a stop at Chard Reservoir this a.m. Pleased to see my largest-ever flock of Mandarian ducks! Counted 32. Far away. Even got some flying (almost in focus). I also had excellent views of a male Kingfisher, which was a surprise, as they usually avoid me there. 😂 #UKBirding @dhelliar.bsky.social

A male Kingfisher perched on a stump, over the water's edge

A Kingfisher with a large fish, that it took nearly 8 minutes to swallow.

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Viv K @vivkeene.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Good to see you, Paul! 🙂

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Viv K @vivkeene.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

I was pleased that half a dozen Yellow Wagtails dropped in quite close to me, on the Glasswort, at Lodmoor on wednesday. They are delightful birds! Also Osprey, Greenshanks, GWE, Dunlin, Godwits, Oystercatchers etc #UKBirding

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Viv K @vivkeene.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

The juvenile Osprey that has been resident at Seaton Wetlands for a couple of weeks (at least), still doesn't seem keen to leave for the winter. Today it was sitting on a post when I arrived, having recently caught a fish, apparently. #UKBirding

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Viv K @vivkeene.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

I went to Lodmoor, Weymouth a couple of days ago. There was an Osprey hovering & diving on arrival. Also 5 Avocets, Dunlin, Greenshank, Godwits, Kingfisher, GWE. Lots of Clouded Yellows. A Wasp Spider (1st of the year). And an extra bonus - a handful of Yellow Wagtails dropped in. #UKBirding

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Viv K @vivkeene.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Seaton Wetlands today, as it's been good for birds recently. There was the lingering juvenile Osprey sitting on a post to greet me! A bit distant and hazy! Half a dozen Ruff on Black Hole Marsh, plus a couple of Spotted Redshanks. Dunlin, Redshanks, Blackwits, Shelduck, Teal etc also. #UKBirding

A Ruff on Black Hole Marsh, Seaton Wetlands

A Black-Tailed Godwit on Black Hole Marsh, Seaton

A Juvenile Osprey sitting on a post at Seaton Wetlands

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Viv K @vivkeene.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Visited Seaton Wetlands this afternoon and was pleased to see the obliging Pectoral Sandpiper, along with Wood Sandpiper, 2 x Spotted Redshank, Curlew Sand, Greenshank, Water Rail, Osprey, Dunlin, Ruff, many Blackwits, Ringed Plover. Not often we have such a nice variety! #UKBirding

A Pectoral Sandpiper feeding on Black Hole Marsh, Seaton Wetlands

Juvenile Osprey sitting on a post in a field

A Water Rail at the edge of the water, amongst ducks and Black-tailed Godwits, at Seaton Wetlands

3 Black-Tailed Godwits in the water at Seaton Wetlands

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Viv K @vivkeene.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

It's set on Evaluative. I think that I had the shutter too high for some of the situations though &in one of my custom settings I couldn't find a way to alter my Exp. comp. Today I'm going over settings! Now I've used the camera a few times I can see what I don't understand! Thanks Robin! 😃

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Viv K @vivkeene.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

And you - it's been ages! All pics coming out so dark that I have to totally lift exposure & shadows in post.... It'll take a while to master the settings! 🤣

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Viv K @vivkeene.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Out at Seaton Wetlands from 6am, practising with my new camera. So complicated! Results weren't very gd. Pleased to get good views of an Osprey and a Curlew sandpiper. Also Blackwits, Common Sandpipers, Little Ring Plover, Ringo, Curlew, Kingfisher, Dunlin, Redshank, Spot Red. #UKBirding

An Osprey coming into fish on the River Axe.

The Osprey was mobbed by corvids the whole time.

Curlew Sandpiper on Blackhole Marsh, Seaton Wetlands

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Viv K @vivkeene.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

To be honest, after 2 hours of whizzing, it was doing my head in! 🤣🤣

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Viv K @vivkeene.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

I spent a couple of hours at Chard Reservoir today, as @dhelliar.bsky.social had found a Black Tern on Sunday. The first two hours were frustrating, as it didn't stop flying & covered the whole reservoir. But, finally, it landed in a murky corner for 4 minutes! Fantastic!! My 1st one. #UKBirding

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Viv K @vivkeene.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

I think I'm missing something.... What are you wincing at? 🤔

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Viv K @vivkeene.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

I had a lovely wander around RSPB Lodmoor, Weymouth today, before a dip in the briny. Plenty of Common Terns & their young, Lapwings, Great White Egrets, Common Whitethroats, Kingfisher, a Spotted Flycatcher & some Bearded Tits. A really good day. #UKBirding

A Bearded Tit or Reedling at the top of a stick.

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Viv K @vivkeene.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Had a very hot walk on Exmoor. Found a family of Spotted Flycatchers amongst some trees (I'm a bit confused by the orange on the bill? Says they don't have any on Google), families of Bullfinches, Long-tailed Tits, Grey Wags, Linnets, Yellowhammers, Whinchats, Stonechats & Buzzards. #UKBirding

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Viv K @vivkeene.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

So glad that it landed on a birder's patch! What an amazing event.

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Viv K @vivkeene.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

I've spent a couple of lovely days on Exmoor, with my brother. Went swimming in the River Barle a couple of times and was pleased to see Kingfisher, Dippers, Whinchats (my 1st of the year) and Common Redstarts (never seen any in that spot b4). Excellent trip! #UKBirding

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Viv K @vivkeene.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Female or juvenile Blackbird.

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Viv K @vivkeene.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Shame I wasn't closer, but I loved watching these 11 Common Crane watching two Roe bucks chasing each other on the Levels today! Also 20+ Cattle Egrets, Sedge Warblers, Buzzards, Kestrels, GSW etc. Lovely morning. #UKBirding

2 Roe bucks chasing each other, being watched by 11 Common Cranes. Somerset Levels

Greater Spotted Woodpecker at top of a conifer

Sedge Warbler singing, surrounded by flies.

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Viv K @vivkeene.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Had a great few hours on the River Otter from 4.30am. Lots of Beaver activity (no young kits yet), quite a few Kingfisher fly-bys and some juvs, a couple of Dipper fly-bys (altho' I'm not seeing many at all) & a single Goosander. Blackcaps everywhere. #UKBirding #UKMammals

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Viv K @vivkeene.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

I'd had a walk near Charmouth, with my pal Justin @woodworser.bsky.social & we'd seen lots so, as the weather was better than forecast, I went again today. Spot Flys, Tree Creepers, Kingfisher, GSW, Nuthatch, Chiffs, Chaffs, Goldfinch, Long-tail, Blue, Gr8, Coaltit, Buzzards, insects. #UKBirding

Bumble bee with full pollen sacs on a Bottle-brush plant

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Viv K @vivkeene.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Oh no... I still managed to shop.....at speed! 🤣🤣🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏇🏁

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Viv K @vivkeene.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

I usually only get a single badger in the garden, so I was pleased to see a couple more last night. I think that these two may be cubs, as there was another one with them behaving more sensibly! Shame the camera got a bit misted. #UKWildlife

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Viv K @vivkeene.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Got the bus to Seaton for a wee shopping trip, but decided to try and see the visiting Osprey. So that meant walking at pace half a mile along a busy, noisy road with no pavement.... The things we do......😂 Still, a wobbly, distant video of an Osprey is better than no video at all.......#UKBirding

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Viv K @vivkeene.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Encourage wildlife into your garden 'they' said. It'll be FUN 'they' said. I hadn't seen any signs of the usual wildlife in my garden for a while But yesterday I decided to put the trailcam out, just in case. Oh yes. He's back! The 'Rocky' of the deer world.....No fox or badger.🦌😭🤣 #UKWildlife

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Viv K @vivkeene.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

You may be the only problem in Britain to have that particular problem! 😮🤣🤣

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Lincs Birding @lincsbirding.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Amazing video of the Golden Oriole at Gibraltar Point this morning by @stuarta21.bsky.social! #lincsbirding

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Viv K @vivkeene.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

I always think that about Glossy Ibis....you get one or two & suddenly it's twelve! 😮

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Viv K @vivkeene.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

@bramberbirder.bsky.social @woodworser.bsky.social Very warm & gr8 day out on Levels. Ham Wall & Greylake. 60+ Species including Cuckoo, Barn Owl, Crane, Hobbies, many Garden Warbs, Cettis, Reed, Willow warbs, Reed Buntings, Marsh Harriers, Grt White Egret, Cattle Egret, Bearded Tit etc. #UKBirding

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Portland Bird Observatory @portlandbirdobs.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

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Viv K @vivkeene.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Wonderful day in Weymouth and Portland. Saw my 1st Turtle Dove for 50 years! We used to get them in the Devon garden when I was a kid. Gorgeous bird. Then Portland, with Lesser Whitethroats, Common Whitethroats, Little Owl, Skylarks, Wheatears, Raven, Guillemots, Razorbills, Mipits etc. #UKBirding

A Lesser Whitethroat surrounded by flies!

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Viv K @vivkeene.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

A gr8 piece. I've never used a thermal imager, but then I haven't found a Long-eared Owl either! Totally understand why people are using them to help locate birds & animals so, once again, it comes down to an individual's behaviour. Do you want to know what's there, or do you want a close-up?

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Viv K @vivkeene.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

I didn't make it to the beach. Looks like that was the place to be!! 😍 So windy! 😃

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Viv K @vivkeene.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Got the bus to Cogden, where it was windy but warm. The most obvious birds were the Common Whitethroats, which seemed to be doing very well. Also Yammers, Stonechats, Linnets, Skylarks and a Red Kite in tatty moult. I saw a Stoat too - first one for ages. 😍Had a lovely time! #UKBirding

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Viv K @vivkeene.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

You too, Phil! Had good views of the Spotshank! 👍

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Viv K @vivkeene.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

First Swifts, Common Whitethroat, Barwits, Whimbrels and Spotted Redshank of the year at RSPB Lodmoor today. And a Greenshank at Radipole! Lovely morning for a bit of gentle birdwatching. #UKBirding

Whimbrel standing at the edge of the water. RSPB Lodmoor, Weymouth

Singing Common Whitethroat on a Blackberry branch

Spotted Redshank feeding at RSPB Lodmoor

Greenshank at the back, with Black-headed gull. RSPB Radipole

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Viv K @vivkeene.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Oh Joe!! I hadn't seen your news. Congratulations to you both. Another little birder joins the flock. Fab! 😍🌹🐣

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Viv K @vivkeene.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

My rant in hides is when they stand the tripods across the seats, so no-one can sit down! 🙄 Don't mind how long the lens is (get gr8 pics!), as long as they're considerate. 😀

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Viv K @vivkeene.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

I didn't get close enough and I'm always wary of getting into an argument with someone when I'm alone & a long way from help... I should have taken a photo tho'. It is happening everywhere now....🥺😡

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Viv K @vivkeene.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

I'm having a rant.. Yester I spent a few hrs on Exmoor watching Cuckoos. I tucked into gorse, under camo. Saw & heard 5 males in 2 spots. A man with long lens camera, walked down 2wds me, pulled out phone & started playing Cuckoo bait calls. NOT fieldcraft! They need to feed & breed!! 😠 #UKBirding

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Viv K @vivkeene.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Thanks Brett. A grand day out!

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Viv K @vivkeene.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

I had to brace myself....🤣 But was in & out like stealth bomber, then having a wonderful time pottering about from 7a.m. I just thought I'd probably never see one....

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Viv K @vivkeene.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

Only my 2nd-ever twitch, to see the Red-spotted Bluethroat. I was in & out b4 the crowds! Gr8!! Then walked along the river to Wareham. Never seen so many Cettis. Also Reed & Sedge warbs, Chiffs, Reed Buntings, a pair of LRPs, Sika, Swans etc. Then Morden Bog - 2 Cuckoos, Whitethroat. #UKBirding

Little Ringed Plover near Wareham this morning

Red-Spotted Bluethroat at Swineham, Dorset this morning

One of many Reed Warblers along the River Frome at Wareham this morning.

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Viv K @vivkeene.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Thank you! It was unusually obliging.....they do like to skulk 😃

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