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john adshead

@john_adshead

Cheshire birder, Macclesfield area, part time twitcher and hill walker. Manchester United fan. BOU UK list in region of 440. S permit Ringer.

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Joined June 2012
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Stephen Pullen@Stephen3630745516h
I made a quick dash to WWT Slimbridge late this afternoon to see the pair of Penduline Tits from the Kingfisher hide, had nice views even with the setting sun behind. Only my 2nd ever sighting. #GlosBirds
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Steve Davis@SgDav6320h
This Autumn must rank as one of the best ever for rare Wheatears in the U.K. There have been multiple Desert, Isabelline and Pied Wheatears all over the country - this 1st year female Pied has given good views at Filey Brigg, Yorkshire for several days.
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Short-toed Lark still showing well at Whitburn this morning.
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John Hewitt@wathingsmeccaNov 8
A whole lot of Pallas's Warbler in Church Field this morning!
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Pete Sutton@petesutton1910Nov 7
Another day out at Spurn, Kilnsea & Easington - this time with @SeanOHa19117792. What at day! Started off with Siberian Stonechat (p) and Richard's Pipit, then Eastern Bonelli's (p), Hume's (p) and Pallas's (p) Warblers and finished with a Little Bunting in the gathering gloom.
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Image from Pete Sutton (@petesutton1910)
Image from Pete Sutton (@petesutton1910)
Image from Pete Sutton (@petesutton1910)
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Steve Gantlett@CleyBirdsNov 7
Norfolk's first-ever Black-faced Bunting at Warham Greens today. Subtle, but nice! I had a closer view yesterday, but too quick to get the camera on. Today it was a little more obliging. (More pics at cleybirds.com.)
Image from Steve Gantlett (@CleyBirds)
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Mark Andrews@BeidaiheBirderNov 7
Spanish Ruby.
RTVE Cantabria (@RTVECantabria) profile pictureRTVE Cantabria@RTVECantabriaNov 6
🐦‍⬛ Aparece un ruiseñor caliope Una especie nunca antes vista en España, que ha aparecido en la Ría de San Martín, en Suances. Se cree que durante su ruta migratoria, una borrasca haya podido desviarlo hasta Europa y llegar así a nuestras costas.
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Joe@gninwoDeoJNov 7
A 3 hour wait but the Croston Moss pallid harrier showed very well when it did finally show. Brilliant birds and always a pleasure to watch. Would have been nice to have a little less fog!
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Image from Joe (@gninwoDeoJ)
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John Hewitt@wathingsmeccaNov 7
Hume's Warbler trapped in Church Field this morning
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Adrian Kettle@birderkettleNov 6
Today started with 2 Waxwing in the garden. Then onto Lerwick for a Barred Warbler. Then down to Virkie for AGP. Spiggie American Wigeon.Then we found a Quail at Ringasta in the road, all 3✅for Hazel! Capped off with a Cattle Egret at Noss. Plus plenty of padders.
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Image from Adrian Kettle (@birderkettle)
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Joe@gninwoDeoJNov 6
Finally caught up with the Hoylake Glossy Ibis, showed well in flight and then skulked about in the marsh after that. Never thought I'd use a thermal scope to help pick up an ibis! @CAWOSBirding
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John Hewitt@wathingsmeccaNov 5
The Taiga Flycatcher on Beacon Lane, Kilnsea late afternoon. Stunner!
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Ian Howard@YorkymanNov 5
The Pied Wheatear eventually showed nicely (at times) on the north side of Carr Naze, Filey this afternoon. 05-11-2026. @nybirdnews @BirdGuides @RareBirdAlertUK @FileyBirdObs
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Steve Davis@SgDav63Nov 5
I was surprised at how many years it had been since my last Spotted Sandpiper - this one surely is one of the most obliging ever!
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Scott Black@scottblack72Nov 4
After many years sifting through the local geese flocks, I finally turned up 2 red breasted geese with 3500+ pinks and a couple of barnies in fields between Carstairs Junction Bridge and Eastfield Farm. Great egret on Clyde also @Clydebirding @BirdGuides @RareBirdAlertUK
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Image from Scott Black (@scottblack72)
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Pete Sutton@petesutton1910Nov 4
Pallid Harrier at Mawdesley Moss, Lancashire, this evening. Had to wait an hour or so before it popped up and flew within 50 yards of me. The failing light and setting sun was a challenge!
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Image from Pete Sutton (@petesutton1910)
Image from Pete Sutton (@petesutton1910)
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John Hewitt@wathingsmeccaNov 4
The Pied Wheatear trapped @spurnbirdobs this afternoon
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Jon Dunn 🇺🇦@dunnjonsNov 1
Much better views in the garden today. And ridiculously confiding, coming within a couple of feet of me whenever I clicked my tongue at it. Dusky Phwoarbler.
Dusky Warbler (Phylloscopus fuscatus) © Jon Dunn

ALT Dusky Warbler (Phylloscopus fuscatus) © Jon Dunn

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Gary Watton@GaryWatton1Nov 1
Desert Wheatear at St Agnes Head, Cornwall today. A male for sure and possibly a first calendar year bird. So photogenic and a pleasing bird for the few birders present to see. Often flew towards us giving close views. @BirdGuides @RareBirdAlertUK @CBWPS1
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matt prior@mattthesparrowOct 30
I ringed this tiny Violet-headed Hummingbird two years ago. It was great to recapture it a few days ago. Each recapture gives us more information about survival, but witnessing it on such a tiny bird is brilliant.
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