barrabirder.bsky.social
Birder, beachcomber and all round naturalist living on the Isle of Barra, Outer Hebrides.
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Very few oaks on Barra. There's one in the plantation that has the flycatcher, but it's not very big. However there are magnificent sycamores: these get a bad rap, but they're brilliant for migrant birds and when in flower, they're covered in bees.
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Thanks Kevin!
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Thanks David. That's a great line that I might have to quote at some point!
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Thanks! I know how that is. My old patch was landlocked and received little interest from other birders. I made the most of it though and found a few good birds over the years.
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Cheers Steve!
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Where in France are you again?😉
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Thanks Mark!
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Thanks Dave! 😊
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Cheers Andy!
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Very good. Wish I'd thought of that!
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There's always an upside, but sometimes you have to look very hard to see it!
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Thanks. Always a thrill to find a rarity, especially in a place that felt for so long that it should turn up a rare!
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Cheers Amy!
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Thanks Martin!
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Yes, Oystercatchers always overreact when an Osprey goes over!
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Thanks. I tried that first but my computer malware programme didn't like it!
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Looks about right. Thanks Graham!
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Fantastic! It seems to be an excellent year for them, which is kind of surprising after last years poor showing.
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To be honest I was expecting the worst too, given how poor last year was, but I'm pleasantly surprised by how well things are bouncing back.
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Thanks Hayley!