Shaun Robson (@narwhalsh.bsky.social)

@purbecktom.bsky.social Oct 10, 2026, 1:07 PMReposted by @narwhalsh.bsky.social

Yellow-browed Warbler at Townsend NR lunchtime. Probably more than one @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social

@ianballam.bsky.social Oct 10, 2026, 12:09 PMReposted by @narwhalsh.bsky.social

There was just a little bit of excitement at Lytchett Heath this morning when Poole Harbours 1st Radde's Warbler was extracted from a mist net. My 205th bird for Lytchett Bay @narwhalsh.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @harbourbirds.bsky.social @mick666.bsky.social

@harbourbirds.bsky.social Oct 10, 2026, 10:10 AMReposted by @narwhalsh.bsky.social

A well deserved reward for Stour Ringing Group who put huge amounts of effort into ringing sites across Poole Harbour. A stunning Raddes Warbler at Lytchett Bay this AM
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@beardybirder.bsky.social Oct 10, 2026, 8:53 AMReposted by @narwhalsh.bsky.social

Well that wasn't on my bingo card for this morning - a fab' Radde's Warbler caught by @narwhalsh.bsky.social & the hardworking local ringing group at the end of my street on Lytchett Heath! A characterful 1st for the Poole Harbour recording area @harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social

Side view of an olive-brown Radde's Warbler, facing right as it is held in a ringer's hand. The bird's stubby, Great Tit-esque, bill and long yellowish supercilium are obvious. The blue ringer's coat and blurred heathland vegetation can be seen in the background.

Front view of an olive-brown Radde's Warbler, facing slightly right as it is held in a ringer's hand. The bird's stubby, Great Tit-esque, bill and long yellowish supercilium are obvious. Blurred heathland vegetation can be seen in the background.

@narwhalsh.bsky.social Oct 10, 2026, 8:54 AM

Raddes Warbler trapped and ringed under license at Lytchett Bay this morning. First for Poole Harbour. @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @harbourbirds.bsky.social

@narwhalsh.bsky.social Oct 5, 2026, 8:03 PM

A singing bird in spring is your best chance after seeing one in the hand of a ringer. Finding a silent skulker in autumn is always a buzz. If you haven't seen one by next autumn contact me and come to a ringing session. Almost g'teed in August.

@narwhalsh.bsky.social Oct 5, 2026, 7:37 PM

Finding a Grasshopper Warbler and a Dartford Warbler in the nettles at Lytchett Bay tonight was reminiscent of birding an offshore island. Maybe not news breakers but great autumn local patch jewels. @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @harbourbirds.bsky.social

@britishbirds.bsky.social Oct 1, 2026, 8:22 PMReposted by @narwhalsh.bsky.social

The Report on Rare Birds in Great Britain in 2025 is available to journal subscribers, or as a single-purchase hard copy from our shop.
Packed with fascinating records, fantastic images and the stories behind Britain’s rarest birds.

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@staldhelmsbirder.bsky.social Oct 5, 2026, 6:52 AMReposted by @narwhalsh.bsky.social

I try & stay out of politics on Bluesky. However, anybody who cares about the environment & our wildlife needs to seriously think about why they would vote for any of the right wing parties that plan to scrap our environmental & wildlife protections

@joestockwell.bsky.social Oct 5, 2026, 8:35 AMReposted by @narwhalsh.bsky.social

Siberian Chiffchaff from the first net round at the Swannery this morning @swannerysteve.bsky.social

@slashercutts.bsky.social Oct 5, 2026, 9:10 AMReposted by @narwhalsh.bsky.social

Another vagrant from the east. This juvenile Little Bunting was a welcome visitor this morning to the #culverwell nets. #birdringing @portlandbirdobs.bsky.social

@hughharrop.bsky.social Oct 1, 2026, 11:34 AMReposted by @narwhalsh.bsky.social

Over the moon (to put it mildly) to find this first year male SIBERIAN BLUE ROBIN in our garden at Hillwell, Shetland this morning. The fifth record for Britain and a first for Shetland. #BirdingScotland #UKbirding #RareBirdsUK #Birds #UKWildlife

@harbourbirds.bsky.social Oct 1, 2026, 12:03 PMReposted by @narwhalsh.bsky.social

First School Boat of the season today, with 1 fishing Osprey, 104(!) Spoonbill, c200 Avocet, 5 GW Egret + lots more for 65 children to see and learn about.
Each year we take out 1200+ children for free on School Boats, thanks to funding from @lush.com & boat and skippers from Greenslades.

@narwhalsh.bsky.social Sep 30, 2026, 3:29 PM

Marie has the Aurora, I'd seriously consider them if I had to replace my Swaro's. 👍

@narwhalsh.bsky.social Sep 30, 2026, 10:22 AM

Yes, in Brands Bay for a good few days

@ianballam.bsky.social Sep 29, 2026, 8:02 AMReposted by @narwhalsh.bsky.social

Better for waders on Lytchett Fields this am, although had to leave B4 water came on. 1 Curlew Sandpiper with 15 Dunlin and increases on Blackwit and Redshank after their low numbers for the last week @narwhalsh.bsky.social @harbourbirds.bsky.social @mick666.bsky.social

@narwhalsh.bsky.social Sep 26, 2026, 11:03 PM

Very very happy with mine Paul. 🤞

@narwhalsh.bsky.social Sep 24, 2026, 2:15 PM

Nostalgic morning around the Kersal area of Salford. Lived here 40+ years ago. All signs of our accommodation and pubs gone but the green space and River Irwell much improved. Some very enjoyable city birding. 46sp in little over an hour & a half. ebird.org/checklist/S3...

@narwhalsh.bsky.social Sep 23, 2026, 7:55 AM

Just ordered via website. No additional tax. Great for video, still unsure about stills. 👍

@narwhalsh.bsky.social Sep 22, 2026, 10:09 PM

Special end to the day at the wonderful "Gorilla" in Manchester and the even more wonderful Man-Women-Chainsaw. Go see if you get the chance. Great set. #upandcoming