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Eurasian Pygmy Owl has seemingly colonised Spain, with the species having been detected in Catalonia for the first recorded time:

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LATEST NEWS. Keep tabs on our arriving migrants go to '2025 Spring Migrant Tracker' hnhs.org/herts-bird-c...

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LATEST NEWS - What to look for in ... March Spring movement of birds is well underway and with that the prospect of new arrivals each day Read more: hnhs.org/herts-bird-c... #hertsbirds

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I heard someone talking on the radio this morning about leaving #dog hair out for #birds to use in their nests *If pets have been treated with certain flea treatments, this could kill the chicks* Now seems a good time to repost this article 👇 #neonicotinods www.theguardian.com/environment/...

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This is a Tufted Duck. I have attached some photos of what I presume to be the same bird that has been present at the site for several weeks. (Barry Reed) #hertsbirds

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For anyone planning on twitching the Black-throated Thrush near Bordon, parking is limited but there are 3 bus routes which stop nearby and link to train stations - Stagecoach 23, 18 & 13 #HantsBirds #PublicTransport @birdguides.bsky.social

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Jelly Ear Fungus today in Aldermaston, West Berkshire #ukfungus #ukflora #ukplant

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10.20. RN Grebe still at Amwell on Sheepcote lake but very restrictive viewing - plus 3 RC Pochard #hertsbirds

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Today I had my first butterfly sighting of 2025, a nice male Brimstone in Aldermaston, Berkshire @ukbutterflies.bsky.social #ukbutterfly #butterfly #ukwildlife

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Red-necked Grebe still at Amwell NR on Sheepcote Lake, viewable from gap in fence at 13.45 #hertsbirds #ukbirding #ukbirds #birds

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A timely reminder from the #surreywildlifetrust as spring is on its way #ukbirds #ukbirding #birds #nestingbirds #breedingbirds #nestingseason

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Did you know? The @ukhsa.bsky.social tracks ticks to study their behaviour. If you find one, you can help by sending it in for research! Learn how to remove & send ticks safely: 🔗 gov.uk/guidance/tic... ✅ Every tick sent helps public health! #TickAwareness

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Everyone - there’s bit of HOPE in the form of OPPORTUNITY!! Some good-egg Labour MPs are meeting Minister of Housing next month to talk swift bricks. PLEASE ask your MP to help. Easy- just email me at [email protected] to receive an email template to amend & send them

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Starling murmuration - Minster, Isle of Sheppey (Kent) 15/2/25 #kentbirds #kentbirding #ukbirding #ukbirds

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This 2nd cal year Marsh Harrier has been in the St Albans area since June last year. For the first time ever the species has been recorded in every month of the year locally. Records have involved at least 4 different birds. Breeding must surely be not far off! @hertsbirds.bsky.social #hertsbirds

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The Goosanders at Escot Park today #devonbirds #devonbirding #ukbirds #ukbirding

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4 Goosanders (2♂ & 2♀) at Escot Park on the fish pond this morning #devonbirds #devonbirding #ukbirds #ukbirding

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Possible Rough-Legged Buzzard yesterday. Details here: hnhs.org/herts-bird-clu… #hertsbirds

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#hertsbirds #ukbirds #ukbirding

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Herts Bird Club Conference 2025 - Saturday 8th March hnhs.org/meeting/hertfo… #hertsbirds

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Herts Bird Club Conference 2025 - Saturday 8th March hnhs.org/meeting/hertfo… #hertsbirds

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Verulamium Park (St. Albans) path closures and tree & wetland works update.... Always subject to change but compounds for equipment being set up next week and extensive work happening for a number of weeks starting from w/c 17 Feb. #hertsbirds

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Rye Meads RSPB. Rye Road fully open again The road works that were blocking access to the reserve from the Roydon end of Rye Road are now complete and the road is fully open again. #hertsbirds

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GW Egret at Tyttenhanger this pm #hertsbirds

submitted 23 days ago • 1 comment

Lots of new birders arriving here in recent weeks. Bluesky looks like Twitter but is very different. To help you on your way take a look at this post and the linked article. Also see this birding bsky.app/starter-pack.... Happy Bluesky birding! #birdingWales #birdingScotland #UKbirding

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This Robin has eyes bigger than its belly! #bucksbirds #ukbirds #ukbirding #birds #birding #ukwildlife

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Melanistic Northern Lapwing still at #LMGP this morning looking superb in the sun #bucksbirds #ukbirds #ukbirding #ukwildlife #birds #birding

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Melanistic Northern Lapwing still at #LMGP this morning looking superb in the sun #bucksbirds #ukbirds #ukbirding #ukwildlife #birds #birding

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#hertsbirds

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The melanistic Lapwing still at #LMGP this morning with the Northern Lapwing flock on the sand spit at the west side of the pit #bucksbirds

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No show from the Warham Greens Pallid Harrier this evening by dark, more than 20 visiting birders left disappointed: photographer in a hide placed beside the bridge and adjacent to the roost site - coincidence? #UKbirding #norfolkbirding

submitted 31 days ago • 2 comments

#hertsbirds

submitted 29 days ago • 0 comments

If you're interested in moths and would like to learn more, visit the Herts & Middlesex Moth Group website 🔽: Everyone is welcome to join us, even from outside our area. There are no membership fees, but our mailing list contained around 350 names in Feb 2024. #mothsmatter #moths #UKWildlife

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#hertsbirds

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LATEST NEWS…What to look for in ... February February can dump passage waders anywhere with suitable habitat. Though not as evident as in the upcoming Spring months, birds are nevertheless on the move again Read more: hnhs.org/herts-bird-clu… #hertsbirds

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Please report all sightings of dead birds for possible testing for Avian Influenza. 📌In England, Wales & Scotland: www.gov.uk/guidance/... 📌In Northern Ireland: www.daera-ni.gov.uk/... 📌In Republic of Ireland: aviancheck.apps.serv... #Ornithology #UKBirding

submitted 38 days ago • 3 comments

Good start to 2025 with 59 species in the first month Highlights included: Caspian Gul (1w) 23rd Teal 24-25th Redpoll 17th Blackcap 12th Green Woodpecker 10th For full lists by year and more go to docs.google.com/spreadsheets... #hertsbirds

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Rye Meads . 📢Road Closure next week📢 Rye Road at the Roydon (B181) end is closed next week on Wednesday 5th February and Thursday 6th February. You can still get to the reserve from the Hoddesdon end. This means that our Wednesday Wander will start a little earlier at 11.45 - 1.45pm. #hertsbirds

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One of 3 Green Sandpipers and Treecreeper seen at Lemsford Springs yesterday. Also 2 Goldcrest, Male Reed Bunting, Kestrel and Little Egret. #hertsbirds

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Male & female Goosander on the Fish Pond this morning at Escot Park #devonbirds #ukbirds #ukbirding #birds #birding

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Walk along the Ver at Sopwell, St Albans today produced a Firecrest (no photo), 3 Chiffchaffs & a Stonechat. @Hertsbirds #Hertsbirds

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Melanistic Ringed Plover? Portugal today.

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Black Grouse - Langdon Beck (Durham) 20/1/25 #NEBbirds #NEBirding #ukbirds #ukbirding #ukwildlife @durhamwildlife.bsky.social

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Purple Sandpipers - East Weymss (Fife) 20/1/25 #fifebirds #ukbirds #birds #ukbirding #ukwildlife @fifebirdnews.bsky.social

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