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@manchesterbirder.bsky.socialLast year was spectacular mate. Should I be spared into 2027 I'll have to plan something interesting too
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@manchesterbirder.bsky.social@manchesterbirder.bsky.socialA brilliant day mate, hard to believe it's been a year.
@andy-1963.bsky.socialReposted by @manchesterbirder.bsky.socialOn this day last year - Scilly for a magnificent St Agnes quartet of Mourning Dove, American Pipit, Spotted Sandpiper and Hoopoe with good friends. One of the best days of my 2025 'Big Year' #ukbirding
@manchesterbirder.bsky.socialAbsolutely worth it!
@manchesterbirder.bsky.socialA few more of the Leach's Petrel close in at Leasowe at high tide. I'll be cleaning salt and sand out of my beard for days... #ukbirding #birds
@manchesterbirder.bsky.socialA quick dash over to New Brighton and Leasowe this morning across high tide to see half a dozen distant Leach's Petrels and then one close in. Good to see Arctic and Great Skuas and @jkylesmith.bsky.social and Kev in the wild. #UKbirding #birds
@manchesterbirder.bsky.socialAutumn birding in the 10k circle is my favourite, and I indulged myself with a 6 hour, 11 mile trek up hill and across Moss. 87 species of birds including Cattle Egret, Hen Harrier, Wheatear, Swallow, Pink-footed Geese, Tree Sparrow and many more. #ukbirding #birds
@manchesterbirder.bsky.socialGreat pictures!
@manchesterbirder.bsky.socialNorth of Manchester, just on the birder of Lancashire at Belmont Reservoir.
@manchesterbirder.bsky.socialI saw one at Warham very distantly a few years back, with absolutely loads of Hen Harriers
@manchesterbirder.bsky.socialCheers!
@manchesterbirder.bsky.socialWow, that's amazing! I don't have any direct wing for wing comparison shots of each bird, would be interesting to see a few different angles.
@manchesterbirder.bsky.socialIt's stunning Martin, hope one visits you soon!
@manchesterbirder.bsky.socialGood to see you Keith - great footage!
@manchesterbirder.bsky.socialAfter watching it for 4 hours this morning the Pallid Harrier gave a single close(ish) flyby, hunting Teal and Snipe on the reservoir shore. What a bird! #ukbirding #birds
@manchesterbirder.bsky.socialI'd say so Andy, plumage patterns seem identical, and Marshside bird has been missing since this has been here.
@manchesterbirder.bsky.socialJuvenile Pallid Harrier at Belmont attracting quite the crowd this morning. #ukbirding #birds
@manchesterbirder.bsky.socialI'll get the news out quickly if I see it. Good luck!
@manchesterbirder.bsky.socialI hope the Harrier does one more day at least. I'll be up there in the morning to check. Always a good place to check for raptors! Glad the Osprey showed well for you
@manchesterbirder.bsky.socialI'm so jealous, my first year with no visit to Scilly in 6 years! Great footage of that Sora 👍