@AlexMasterman0

25 | Zookeeper and Wildlife Rehabilitator | Birder | BSc Zoo Biology | Trainee Bird Ringer

 Louth, England
Joined January 2018
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Nothing more rewarding than this! Releasing a young Gannet that we’ve been rehabilitating for the past 9 months! Even better when an Albatross flies past seconds later!
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Looking for recommendations for a good travel tripod - small enough to go into luggage/large backpacks, can support a 65mm scope rather than a tiny travel scope and doesn't cost a fortune. Thanks in advance!
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Just a day after I saw my 299th bird for the UK, I managed today to catch up today with the Woodchat Shrike at Anderby Creek! Making this my big 300th species for the UK!! Please excuse the awful record shot as it was what felt like 100mph winds!
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Getting properly twitchy for the first time in a little while with a trip North this afternoon with @AlexMasterman0 for the Dark-eyed Junco @RareBirdAlertUK
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Took a trip up to Hartlepool today to see the Dark-Eyed Junco. This has to be one of my favourite birds I’ve seen in ages! Today brings me to 299 for my UK life list, very excited to see what number 300 will be!
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Owen Beaumont@OwenBeaumont12 Apr 2024
Amazing to see 14+ Bottlenose Dolphin close inshore from Saltfleetby-Theddlethorpe Dunes NNR early evening. Thanks to @Nighthawk013 for the message! @LWTWildNews
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It’s our last night in Estonia and we were treated to beautiful views of this Ural Owl, who was sat singing to a nearby partner! Potentially my favourite bird of the trip ❤️
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On Friday morning we flew out to Estonia for a spot of birding and wildlife watching! Today we ticked off a lot of our dream list including Hawk Owl, Middle Spotted Woodpecker and Pygmy Owl! Here’s to hoping we’ll see more in the coming days ❤️
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A brilliant start to our week in Estonia yesterday, with these Steller’s Eider showing magnificently on Saaremaa. An absolute dream to see these beauties with the gang Plenty more photos to come! 🇪🇪 – at Paikuse, Eesti
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I’m pleased to announce the twine tangled Great Northern Diver has been released back onto Covenham Reservoir! A huge thanks to Chloe at Mablethorpe Seal Sanctuary for looking after him this weekend and sending me this video ❤️
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Thank you so much again for your help @philespin !! 🥰
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Alex Masterman retweeted
Phil Espin@philespin26 Jan 2024
Was called out today to help rescue the Great Northern Diver wintering at Covenham Res. On Weds it appeared to have its bill trapped in netting and yesterday it was looking distressed but too strong to catch. Today Keith Robinson saw it out of water on the bank and called me.
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This afternoon I was alerted that the long staying Great Northern Diver at Covenham Reservoir had become tangled in some sort of twine or wire. With help from @philespin we caught the bird and removed the twine, and it has now been dropped off to an experienced rehabilitator
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This is a public reminder to PLEASE pick up your rubbish! If we hadn’t helped this bird it would’ve starved to death as it couldn’t open its beak, luckily this guy should only need a day or two of rest before it can be re-released at the reservoir where it has been staying
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A lovely day at Frampton testing out my new toy! However I didn’t need it for this stunning Lesser Yellowlegs showing at an arms reach away
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A pair of long overdue ticks, Smew and Scaup at Covenham Reservoir this morning. Only 5 species now off 300 for the UK!
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Owen Beaumont@OwenBeaumont11 Nov 2023
A bit of the Bardney Dairies Hoopoe from this evening..... Very thankful to the accommodating site staff @AlexMasterman0 @DJRBirder @RareBirdAlertUK @Lincsbirding
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So happy to finally catch up with one of my most wanted birds!! We were so close to giving up when this Hoopoe shot out into view, thank you so much to the workers at Bardney Dairies for allowing us access onto the site for a closer look!
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Great to be out ringing at Gibraltar Point NNR with @pseudoliam and @AlexMasterman0 over the last couple of days. Both sessions steady but worthwhile, with Mealy Redpoll and this Common Crossbill the highlights @RareBirdAlertUK @BTO_Lincs
Common Crossbill - ringed under license.

ALT Common Crossbill - ringed under license.

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Back home following a hugely enjoyable week down on the Isles of Scilly with the gang. Some great birds seen throughout, and company good enough to rival them all. Thanks to @Scillypelagics for some memorable experiences.... now time to find some of them in Lincs! @InstaBirders
Red-footed Booby, Sabines Gull, Wilson's Storm Petrel, Feas/Desertas Petrel, Euro Stormies, Scopoli's Shearwater, Grey Phal

ALT Red-footed Booby, Sabines Gull, Wilson's Storm Petrel, Feas/Desertas Petrel, Euro Stormies, Scopoli's Shearwater, Grey Phal

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Back home after a fantastic week of birding and chillaxing! My first time on Scilly and I come back with 8 life ticks taking my life list to 289. The race to 300 is on!
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