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Earlier this week I did a solo hike up into the mountains of Dovrefjell, Norway and whilst on the way down I found my first ever Hawk Owl, followed by another individual appearing. Observing mating, hunting and prey cacheing was an incredible experience!
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Leucistic Swallow amongst the hirundine roost last night after approx 2500 Swallows passed through the island yesterday.
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Sedge Warbler we ringed at Belvide Reservoir #Staffs on 14 August 2024 was found predated in Eleanora's Falcon nest in Canary Islands on 20 September, 2759km away & 37 days later. The Falcons delay breeding to coincide with autumn migration of passerines @_BTO @WestMidBirdClub
ALT Sedge Warbler
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Huge trapping site for songbirds shut down in #Cyprus - 71 birds saved:
During the first days of our major bird protection camp in Cyprus our teams have already recorded their first major success against illegal bird trapping with nets. Near the city of Larnaca …
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It has been a fantastic year for Kestrels in the Cotswolds, large brood sizes and pairs breeding in old haunts where they’ve been absent for years. Old stone dovecotes (and bedroom windowsills!) preferred @UKLittleOwls @mattthesparrow @GlosterBirder
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IT FINALLY HAPPENED!! After 15 years of studying #nightjar, and finding more than 400 nests, one of our team members @RSchnurmacher found a three-egg nest! Fingers crossed it does not get predated or disturbed!
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I found this Greater Blacked-Backed Gull on the beach in South Haven today @FI_Obs. Upon closer inspection it turned out it was ringed. The bird was first ringed as a chick in 1994 making the bird just over 30 years old smashing the previous longevity record by 4 years! @_BTO
ALT Dead Greater Black-Backed Gull
ALT Ring in very good nick considering it’s 30 years old
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Humour is a form of pain relief, but logic is better prescribed.. 🏉 😁😁
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Surrey Bird Club will once again be in Jubilee Square tomorrow, where scopes will be on hand to view the Peregrines. With the juveniles on the ledges now, it's a great chance to get some stunning views, and perhaps see them in flight. @SurreyBirdNews
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Feels like Belgian #nightjars are having a hard time. Cold, wet and likely the absence of sufficient #moths. Found four abandoned nests yesterday. Captured males weigh only 60g (normally 65-75) and are very skinny.
