Bri Thompson
@bri-thompson.bsky.social
It's all about being happy, and my family and nature gives me that.
Went for a 2nd visit to Eastleach, the Long-tailed Shrike was on form, much better views were had this time.
Western Reef Heron, thankfully pulled it back after missing out on it two weeks ago in north Wales. Took a trip to Sandy Haven, Pembrokeshire, and didn't disappoint🥳
Cuckoo, Cattle Egret and Red Kite in and around Chew Valley this morning
2 Temmnick's Stint at Pilning Wetlands this morning. And a Black-winged Stilt at Portishead boating lake. @severnsidebirds.bsky.social @bristolbirding.bsky.social
Excellent twitch to Goonhilly Down with @karleburford.bsky.social for the Lesser Kestrel, didn't look too promising travelling Bristol to Cornwall in the fog, but the bird didn't disappoint😊
A day on the Somerset Levels, 60 species, all goals seen, 3 Black-necked Grebe on Noah's, Shapwick Heath, plus Cuckoo Bittern and Hobby, and Beardies. Ham Wall, Ring-necked Duck, Garden Warbler and other Bitterns
Bonapart's Gull from Saturday at Cheddar Res, nothing new, but had time to edit this morning. @somersetbirds.bsky.social
Anyone else noticed that the photo quality on Bluesky often doesn't do the photo justice, slightly out of focus? I have seen it myself.
Bonaparte's Gull at Cheddar Reservoir this morning, nice also to see a few local faces😊
1st Green Sandpiper of the year for me at Herons Green CVL this morning, thankfully didn't take the ridiculous time it took last year😊 @bristolbirding.bsky.social
Common Scoter (drake) found by @andyfmears.bsky.social at Blagdon Lake today. Showed very nicely in the sunshine @bristolbirding.bsky.social
Gotta love a Chough. Several seen at Sennan Cove on Saturday
Ross's Gull at Newlyn Harbour on Saturday, brilliant showing by this small Gull.
Red-necked Grebe at Cheddar Reservoir this afternoon, I hit the sweet spot in the weather😊
Shot to nothing here, Has anyone done any birding on Lesbos Aug/Sept? If so, is it still good?
Lesser Crested Tern at Dawlish, did not want to play ball, but after a few dashes here and there we got it, life✅ in the bag🥳
Baird's Sandpiper from Rutland water over the weekend😊
2 Pectoral Sandpipers at Nunnery, CVL and a Temmnick's Stint at Cheddar Reservoir this morning😊 @bristolbirding.bsky.social @somersetbirds.bsky.social
Excellent little find this morning at Chew Valley Lake, Buff Breasted Sandpiper on Nunnery point😊🥳
Barrow tanks this afternoon, lucky break in between the rain, and managed some nice pics of the Wood Sandpiper I found this morning, lucky lucky Me😊 @bristolbirding.bsky.social
