Simon Roddis
@ddbirder.bsky.social
Derbyshire patch birder and BTO Breeding Bird Survey regional organiser. @ddbirder on twitter. #birdingUK #SUFC
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Ruddy Shelduck this afternoon (found by Simon Roddis) It took a long time to relocate it. I’m told it’s the second record for Shetland.
July 3, 2026 at 4:47 PM
Ruddy Shelduck this afternoon (found by Simon Roddis) It took a long time to relocate it. I’m told it’s the second record for Shetland.
@tommckinney.bsky.social Hi Tom. I'm working on the Derbyshire Bird Report for 2025 and I see that you recorded Common Scoter on 3 dates in late March. Would they have been nocturnal flight records? Thanks for your help.
June 21, 2026 at 3:52 PM
@tommckinney.bsky.social Hi Tom. I'm working on the Derbyshire Bird Report for 2025 and I see that you recorded Common Scoter on 3 dates in late March. Would they have been nocturnal flight records? Thanks for your help.
@myabambrick.bsky.social Brilliant interview on PM this evening, Mya, you blew Katie Razzle's mind knowing those warbler songs. And giving BTO a plug to boot! Really well done 👏👏🐦🦅🦆🦉
May 29, 2026 at 6:57 PM
@myabambrick.bsky.social Brilliant interview on PM this evening, Mya, you blew Katie Razzle's mind knowing those warbler songs. And giving BTO a plug to boot! Really well done 👏👏🐦🦅🦆🦉
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March 4, 2026 at 6:49 AM
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I've called on the UK Government to license gamebird shooting in England and give Hen Harriers the protection they deserve. Please help spread the word - contact your MP today and help stop the illegal killing of these incredible birds! action.rspb.org.uk/page/185536/... #ukbirding
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It’s time for the UK Government to license gamebird shooting in England and give Hen Harriers the protection they deserve.
Contact your MP today and help stop the illegal killing of these incredible ...
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January 31, 2026 at 10:10 AM
I've called on the UK Government to license gamebird shooting in England and give Hen Harriers the protection they deserve. Please help spread the word - contact your MP today and help stop the illegal killing of these incredible birds! action.rspb.org.uk/page/185536/... #ukbirding
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£8,282 raised — thank you 💙
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January 24, 2026 at 12:48 PM
£8,282 raised — thank you 💙
Next milestone: £9,000
Weekend goal: £10,000
Every share helps:
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Next milestone: £9,000
Weekend goal: £10,000
Every share helps:
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32 species on my Winter Bird Survey at Higham, Derbyshire, this morning. Never had Raven or Crossbill there in the breeding season, and a late Swallow was unexpected #ukbirding @bbs-birds.bsky.social @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social
October 9, 2025 at 10:22 AM
32 species on my Winter Bird Survey at Higham, Derbyshire, this morning. Never had Raven or Crossbill there in the breeding season, and a late Swallow was unexpected #ukbirding @bbs-birds.bsky.social @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social
Just done my first BTO Winter Birds Survey at Lower Hartshay, Derbyshire, 38 species, Chiffs and Blackcaps still there. There's still time to sign up if you want to take part: see www.bto.org/get-involved...
September 28, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Just done my first BTO Winter Birds Survey at Lower Hartshay, Derbyshire, 38 species, Chiffs and Blackcaps still there. There's still time to sign up if you want to take part: see www.bto.org/get-involved...
Black-necked Grebe from WLC, Garganey on Watersports island, Sanderling over Stones, plus Hobby and Crossbill at Carsi this morning @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social #ukbirding
June 4, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Black-necked Grebe from WLC, Garganey on Watersports island, Sanderling over Stones, plus Hobby and Crossbill at Carsi this morning @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social #ukbirding
25 species on my final BBS of the year at Little Hucklow. Bit breezier than I'd have liked but the rest of the week looks awful. 12 adult Swallows is more than usual, 2 Red-legged Partridge, 17 flyover Canadas probably heading for Carsi! @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social @bbs-birds.bsky.social #ukbirding
June 2, 2025 at 8:11 AM
25 species on my final BBS of the year at Little Hucklow. Bit breezier than I'd have liked but the rest of the week looks awful. 12 adult Swallows is more than usual, 2 Red-legged Partridge, 17 flyover Canadas probably heading for Carsi! @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social @bbs-birds.bsky.social #ukbirding
10 Sanderling at Carsington Water, 9 at sailing club, 1 on Watersports island @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social #ukbirding
May 30, 2025 at 5:35 AM
10 Sanderling at Carsington Water, 9 at sailing club, 1 on Watersports island @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social #ukbirding
Late BBS at Ridgeway this morning. 30 species, no surprises but 7 singing Blackcaps is my equal highest count there. More young birds by the day so worth getting those late visits done asap if you're a BBS volunteer @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social @bbs-birds.bsky.social #ukbirding
May 27, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Late BBS at Ridgeway this morning. 30 species, no surprises but 7 singing Blackcaps is my equal highest count there. More young birds by the day so worth getting those late visits done asap if you're a BBS volunteer @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social @bbs-birds.bsky.social #ukbirding
42 species on my BBS at Lower Hartshay this morning. Good to get Yellowhammer, Lesser White and Grey Wagtail but frustrating that there was a Grasshopper Warbler between the transects but not audible from either! @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social @bbs-birds.bsky.social #ukbirding
May 26, 2025 at 11:04 AM
42 species on my BBS at Lower Hartshay this morning. Good to get Yellowhammer, Lesser White and Grey Wagtail but frustrating that there was a Grasshopper Warbler between the transects but not audible from either! @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social @bbs-birds.bsky.social #ukbirding
32 species on my first 'late' BBS at Higham this morning. Pleasing to get Little Owl and Whitethroat but only 1 Swift ☹️ @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social @bbs-birds.bsky.social #ukbirding
May 18, 2025 at 10:51 AM
32 species on my first 'late' BBS at Higham this morning. Pleasing to get Little Owl and Whitethroat but only 1 Swift ☹️ @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social @bbs-birds.bsky.social #ukbirding
5 Sandwich Terns on buoys off Stones island, Carsington Water, 05:50-06:05 until harassed by a Lesser Black-back @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social #ukbirding
May 12, 2025 at 5:19 AM
5 Sandwich Terns on buoys off Stones island, Carsington Water, 05:50-06:05 until harassed by a Lesser Black-back @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social #ukbirding
I just donated to help train detection dogs to combat wildlife crime. These dogs can really make a difference for Hen Harriers. Please consider donating or sharing to help this cause. gofund.me/c9adb594 #ukbirding
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May 11, 2025 at 2:20 PM
I just donated to help train detection dogs to combat wildlife crime. These dogs can really make a difference for Hen Harriers. Please consider donating or sharing to help this cause. gofund.me/c9adb594 #ukbirding
40 species on my BBS at Lower Hartshay this morning, including my first Cetti's Warbler there 😊. Otherwise much as expected, although the absence of Yellowhammers was disappointing ☹️ @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social @bbs-birds.bsky.social #ukbirding
April 27, 2025 at 10:58 AM
40 species on my BBS at Lower Hartshay this morning, including my first Cetti's Warbler there 😊. Otherwise much as expected, although the absence of Yellowhammers was disappointing ☹️ @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social @bbs-birds.bsky.social #ukbirding
BBS at Ridgeway this morning. 31 species, same as last year. Good to have Whitethroat and Lapwing (displaying pair) back after absences @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social @bbs-birds.bsky.social #ukbirding
April 25, 2025 at 7:54 AM
BBS at Ridgeway this morning. 31 species, same as last year. Good to have Whitethroat and Lapwing (displaying pair) back after absences @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social @bbs-birds.bsky.social #ukbirding
Done my first Breeding Bird Survey of the year this morning at Higham. 28 species seems like a modest return compared to previous years. Maybe there'll be some more migrants back by my second visit in May. @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social @bbs-birds.bsky.social #ukbirding
April 17, 2025 at 7:07 AM
Done my first Breeding Bird Survey of the year this morning at Higham. 28 species seems like a modest return compared to previous years. Maybe there'll be some more migrants back by my second visit in May. @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social @bbs-birds.bsky.social #ukbirding
Sandwich Tern off Stones island, Carsington Water, 06:35. Quite early! @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social #ukbirding
March 22, 2025 at 6:40 AM
Sandwich Tern off Stones island, Carsington Water, 06:35. Quite early! @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social #ukbirding
Thanks to @birdtrack.bsky.social for my summary of 2024, a very nice representation of my year. Remarkably similar stats to the previous 2 years! #ukbirding #birdtrack
March 18, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Thanks to @birdtrack.bsky.social for my summary of 2024, a very nice representation of my year. Remarkably similar stats to the previous 2 years! #ukbirding #birdtrack
Forgot to mention the 5 Whoopers and 7 Pintail
Winter-plumage Black-necked Grebe, GN and Red-throated Divers and 2 drake Scaup from Stones island, Carsi 08:00 @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social #ukbirding
March 8, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Forgot to mention the 5 Whoopers and 7 Pintail
Winter-plumage Black-necked Grebe, GN and Red-throated Divers and 2 drake Scaup from Stones island, Carsi 08:00 @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social #ukbirding
March 8, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Winter-plumage Black-necked Grebe, GN and Red-throated Divers and 2 drake Scaup from Stones island, Carsi 08:00 @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social #ukbirding
Ring-necked Duck still at Carsi but now disturbed by activity at sailing club @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social #ukbirding
26th February
ad Mediterranean Gull at Wyver Lane (@belperbirder.bsky.social)
ad Med Gull off Millfields at Carsington, both divers still there (@ddbirder.bsky.social)
Yesterday, a Knot at Willington GP, White-fronted Goose still at Ingleby, Ring-necked Duck & Lesser Scaup still at Carsington
ad Mediterranean Gull at Wyver Lane (@belperbirder.bsky.social)
ad Med Gull off Millfields at Carsington, both divers still there (@ddbirder.bsky.social)
Yesterday, a Knot at Willington GP, White-fronted Goose still at Ingleby, Ring-necked Duck & Lesser Scaup still at Carsington
February 26, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Ring-necked Duck still at Carsi but now disturbed by activity at sailing club @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social #ukbirding
Black-necked Grebe is a very welcome addition to the cast list at Carsi this morning. The other big 5 also still all here @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social #ukbirding
February 24, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Black-necked Grebe is a very welcome addition to the cast list at Carsi this morning. The other big 5 also still all here @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social #ukbirding