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Birding noob (New Forest & West Worcestershire)

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House Sparrows in Hallow #WorcsBirds

10.03.2026 21:08 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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A Raven leaving its perch on Woodbury Hill this morning #WorcsBirds

05.03.2026 20:03 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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When the sun came out yesterday thousands of insects emerged on Grimley Lakes and the Reed Buntings became very active chasing them down #WorcsBirds

05.03.2026 08:13 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Four Sand Martin dropped into Camp Lane Pits at 3:40pm and then flew back towards the river #WorcsBirds

04.03.2026 15:52 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Highlights at Clifton Pits this afternoon: 33 Lapwing, 24 Pintail, 14 Teal, 7 Tufted, 6 Shelduck, 5 Egyptian Goose, 3 Oyster Catcher, 2 Lesser Scaup, 1 Peregrine, 1 Raven, 1 Red Kite, and 1 Cackling Goose #WorcsBirds

03.03.2026 20:54 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A pair of Siskins hanging upside down chewing on alder seeds at Camp Lane Pits, Grimley #WorcsBirds

03.03.2026 11:14 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Larking around at Church Farm Pits this afternoon #WorcsBirds

02.03.2026 21:34 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A wily male Common Pheasant making it through the shooting season in Hallow #WorcsBirds

01.03.2026 23:13 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Cheers buddy! Will be seeing you on the home patch very soon!

25.02.2026 22:14 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A Treecreeper picking out a fly from a lichen-covered oak tree in Lyndhurst Cemetery #HantsBirds #NewForest

25.02.2026 19:47 πŸ‘ 16 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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A plucky Robin in Lyndhurst Cemetery #HantsBirds #NewForest

17.02.2026 17:38 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A pair of Ravens 1.25km away on Hart Hill seen from Acres Down. Also one Goshawk towards Bolderwood scattering a flock of Wood Pigeons before flying a circuit of its territory and three Woodlark in display flight above me #HantsBirds #NewForest

13.02.2026 21:54 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Stumbled across a small pond with around 8 common frogs breeding this morning out in the New Forest. Also 1 Goshawk tearing through the woods, 6 Hawfinch, 2 Marsh Tit and a distantly heard Lesser Spotted Woodpecker #NewForest #HantsBirds

08.02.2026 19:23 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A Blackbird eating an ivy berry #WorcsBirds

03.02.2026 07:57 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Great Grey Shrike, New Forest #HantsBirds

01.02.2026 07:47 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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House Sparrow and Long-Tailed Tit visiting during the @rspb.bsky.social #BigGardenBirdWatch #WorcsBirds

31.01.2026 11:53 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A sneaky Wren in Matley Wood #HantsBirds

06.01.2026 21:30 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks Alex, I messaged him as soon as the adrenaline died down πŸ‘Œ

05.01.2026 20:49 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Goldcrest sitting still for a brief moment at Blashford Lakes yesterday. Also Pintail, Goldeneye, Goosander, Green Sandpiper, Marsh Harrier, and Sparrowhawk #HantsBirds

05.01.2026 14:33 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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As I saw a raptor circle a patch of woodland yesterday I instinctively thought buzzard but something was off. Lifting my camera I thought, perhaps a Goshawk stretching its legs? Then it dawned on me I was watching a Hen Harrier (f) wheeling around. Won’t forget that in a hurry! #HantsBirds

04.01.2026 09:42 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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A Wren doing its best Treecreeper impression #WorcsBirds

02.01.2026 18:02 πŸ‘ 16 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Finishing my second year of birding with a UK list of 187 (48 added this year). Some incredible moments. I’ve also realised I’ve managed to see a lifer every month since I started - a streak that I imagine isn’t going to last for much longer! Here’s to seeing a Lesser Whitethroat in 2026! 🀞

31.12.2025 09:14 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Left the team on 83 species at midday for the Grimley Winter All Dayer. My best: Pintail, Goldeneye, Shelduck, Raven, Sparrowhawk, Buzzard, Red Kite, Fieldfare, Redwing #WorcsBirds

28.12.2025 13:19 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A Boxing Day Buzzard in Hallow #WorcsBirds

27.12.2025 09:07 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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An autumnal Marsh Tit chewing on a berry in Ocknell Inclosure #HantsBirds

23.11.2025 07:57 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A frenetic little fizz of life: coal tit foraging in Ocknell Inclosure #HantsBirds

20.11.2025 20:23 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Goldcrest hanging from a yew tree in Ocknell Inclosure, New Forest #HantsBirds

17.11.2025 23:29 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Brilliant, thanks for that!

13.11.2025 17:07 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

How long does Snow Bunting season last for Brian?

13.11.2025 11:13 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Flock of 20 Redpoll feasting on silver birch catkins near Lyndhurst Cemetery today. And finally my first Ring Ouzel out on the heathlands #HantsBirds

16.10.2025 20:41 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0