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Field studies of Avocets at a superb looking @Barnsleybsg @RSPB_OldMoor Wombwell Ings this morning. Been trying to nail these birds for years! I think there's a bit of improvement here, but It's probably futile to think I'll ever get 'em right! Cheers
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Wader Conservation World Watch is approaching on the 31st of Oct and the 1st of Nov.
Some of the best places we have been wader watching in the UK. If you haven't visited before, then perhaps this list will inspire you to do so.
Be #inspired by #waders or #shorebirds
Field studies of the very confiding Lesser Yellowlegs at @spurnbirdobs recently. Cheers @waderquest
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In July there was a remarkable inland occurrence of this very rare species. It was only the third time one has been seen in this country and followed hot on the heels of the second ever bird, which was in Scotland.
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Wader Conservation World Watch 2026
31st Oct & 1st Nov
Stand up for waders.
Protect their wetlands.
Keep their migration routes alive.
waderquest.net/wader-conserv…
Be #inspired by #waders or #shorebirds
#WildlifeConservation #charity
#WCWW2026 #BirdConservation #WCWW #WaderQuest
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31st Oct & 1st Nov
A special weekend to celebrate and recognise the incredible people who dedicate their time to the conservation of waders around the world.
Join us, show your support.
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Be #inspired by #waders or #shorebirds
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WCWW 2026 is on the way 31st Oct and 1st Nov.
To celebrate the people who are involved, either professionally or voluntarily, in wader/shorebird conservation.
Join us; stand up to show you care!
waderquest.net/wader-conserv…
#inspired by #waders or #shorebirds
Field studies of the recent Baird's Sandpiper at @RSPBAireValley The first one I've seen in Britain since twitching one at Flamborough back in 2004. Cheers @waderquest
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🧱BRICKING NEWS🧱
England:
Tiger whose life was spared after he killed a man that entered his enclosure, will now be put to death after British police discover the tiger made posts critical of islam on social media. – at West Buechel, KY
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North West Bird Watching Festival at @WWTMartinMere
Wader Quest talk by Rick Simpson
'And now the good news...'
17th and 18th October - 12pm in the Education Centre.
African Oystercatcher, Black Stilt , Spoonie.
#inspired by #waders or #shorebirds
Visited Prague recently and managed a bit of birding and sketching. Caspian and Med Gull studies, plus cute Caudatus LTT's which I certainly didn't expect this far west. A couple of intergrades were seen but at least two classics. Cheers
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So, just a little reminder from time to time: balloons won't reach Grandma in heaven. But they will fall back to Earth and suffocate the wildlife.
Field studies of the recent juv. Pectoral Sandpiper @Barnsleybsg RSPB Adwick Eastlands. This very confiding individual allowed for some detailed studies. Lovely! Cheers @waderquest @TheDearneValley
Spotted Flycatcher studies from my study this evening 18th September. An excellent house tick for me! In trees at the rear of the posh houses @Barnsleybsg Daleswood Avenue. The mystery of migration on my doorstep. Cheers 🍻
