John Hague
@shrikebirding.bsky.social
Birder, Bird Guide, Loves Football and Rugby League, Food and Music. Dislike Fascism #ukbirding #birding #vc55birds #vc55moths
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Hand over the clams and no-one gets hurt. Sea Otter - Ritchie Bay, Tofino #Tofino #ClayoquotSound #TheWhaleCentre #SeaOtter #BritishColumbia #VancoverIsland
September 10, 2026 at 3:51 AM
Hand over the clams and no-one gets hurt. Sea Otter - Ritchie Bay, Tofino #Tofino #ClayoquotSound #TheWhaleCentre #SeaOtter #BritishColumbia #VancoverIsland
Grey Day - Great Day - Grey Whale in Cow Bay, Tofino #Tofino #ClayoquotSound #TheWhaleCentre #GreyWhale #BritishColumbia #VancoverIsland
September 10, 2026 at 3:49 AM
Grey Day - Great Day - Grey Whale in Cow Bay, Tofino #Tofino #ClayoquotSound #TheWhaleCentre #GreyWhale #BritishColumbia #VancoverIsland
September 10, 2026 at 3:47 AM
Australasian Swamphen - Waitēkere Regional Park
September 2, 2026 at 8:44 PM
Australasian Swamphen - Waitēkere Regional Park
Tūī are an absolute nightmare to see and photograph. Muriwai Gannet Colony, Auckland NZ.
September 1, 2026 at 7:15 PM
Tūī are an absolute nightmare to see and photograph. Muriwai Gannet Colony, Auckland NZ.
Australasian Gannets at Muriwai Gannet Colony, Auckland NZ
September 1, 2026 at 7:14 PM
Australasian Gannets at Muriwai Gannet Colony, Auckland NZ
@0100011s.bsky.social Popped over to Eyebrook Reservoir this afternoon and was delighted to use some of the insights from a Cliff Smith photo masterclass to good use. #redneckedphalarope #ukbirding #vc55birds #LROS #EyebrookReservoir
August 22, 2026 at 2:54 PM
@0100011s.bsky.social Popped over to Eyebrook Reservoir this afternoon and was delighted to use some of the insights from a Cliff Smith photo masterclass to good use. #redneckedphalarope #ukbirding #vc55birds #LROS #EyebrookReservoir
Back for thirds on the Long-tailed Shrike. It showed pretty well! Good numbers of Corn Bunting too.
August 20, 2026 at 4:50 PM
Back for thirds on the Long-tailed Shrike. It showed pretty well! Good numbers of Corn Bunting too.
A great day out with @greeny55.bsky.social and Jack Warner to @rspb.bsky.social Frampton Marsh. Highlights were at least two, probably three, singing Common Quail and some stunning Waders (or Shorebirds). Top of the Pops? Spotted Redshank of course. @lincsbirding.bsky.social #ukbirding
June 29, 2026 at 9:36 PM
A great day out with @greeny55.bsky.social and Jack Warner to @rspb.bsky.social Frampton Marsh. Highlights were at least two, probably three, singing Common Quail and some stunning Waders (or Shorebirds). Top of the Pops? Spotted Redshank of course. @lincsbirding.bsky.social #ukbirding
The long-read of a bit of East Midlands twitching this morning that bagged me Temminck’s Stint, Red-footed Falcon and European Turtle Dove to take me to 230 for the year in the UK #ukbirding #birding #twitching #birds
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May 11, 2026 at 2:58 PM
The long-read of a bit of East Midlands twitching this morning that bagged me Temminck’s Stint, Red-footed Falcon and European Turtle Dove to take me to 230 for the year in the UK #ukbirding #birding #twitching #birds
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@naturetrek.bsky.social had a super day guiding five wonderful guests at Rutland Water. Highlights were Eurasian Hobby, Osprey and Black Tern #ukbirding
April 27, 2026 at 1:54 PM
@naturetrek.bsky.social had a super day guiding five wonderful guests at Rutland Water. Highlights were Eurasian Hobby, Osprey and Black Tern #ukbirding
Mellow Yellow - out and about with Western Yellow Wagtail and Yellowhammer #ukbirding #birding
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April 25, 2026 at 10:10 AM
Mellow Yellow - out and about with Western Yellow Wagtail and Yellowhammer #ukbirding #birding
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A write up on Substack of my first British 'trip' of Eurasian Dotterel in many years. Many thanks to Mark Thomas of the #RSPB for finding them. #ukbirding #dotterel #yellowwagtail #cornbunting #twitching
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Gangster Trippin’
A rare audience with the daintiest ‘trip’ in Cambridgeshire and a dive into the Eurasian Dotterel’s world of female-led fashion.
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April 25, 2026 at 9:53 AM
A write up on Substack of my first British 'trip' of Eurasian Dotterel in many years. Many thanks to Mark Thomas of the #RSPB for finding them. #ukbirding #dotterel #yellowwagtail #cornbunting #twitching
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@lincsbirding.bsky.social caught up with the Snow Goose at Pode Hall today and finally got some decent photos. These are phonescoped. Also colour-marked Bewick’s and Whooper Swan #ukbirding
February 24, 2026 at 11:22 PM
@lincsbirding.bsky.social caught up with the Snow Goose at Pode Hall today and finally got some decent photos. These are phonescoped. Also colour-marked Bewick’s and Whooper Swan #ukbirding
Today’s office. After 30 odd years in the NHS I am truly blessed to have found this job in my retirement. I don’t really care what the weather throws at me.
January 22, 2026 at 10:10 AM
Today’s office. After 30 odd years in the NHS I am truly blessed to have found this job in my retirement. I don’t really care what the weather throws at me.
The Lower Derwent Valley White-tailed Eagle showed well yesterday in pretty dismal conditions for photos. #ukbirding
January 18, 2026 at 5:59 PM
The Lower Derwent Valley White-tailed Eagle showed well yesterday in pretty dismal conditions for photos. #ukbirding
Up to 135 for the year with the White Stork just outside Llansantffraid-ym-Mechain in Montgomeryshire in Mid-Wales #ukbirding
January 18, 2026 at 4:36 PM
Up to 135 for the year with the White Stork just outside Llansantffraid-ym-Mechain in Montgomeryshire in Mid-Wales #ukbirding
A quick twitch to Market Bosworth Country Park yesterday. A first ever visit for me. At least four Brambling and a great covey of seven Grey Partridge. #ukbirding #vc55birds
January 15, 2026 at 12:11 PM
A quick twitch to Market Bosworth Country Park yesterday. A first ever visit for me. At least four Brambling and a great covey of seven Grey Partridge. #ukbirding #vc55birds
A between jobs twitch on Monday for my favourite bird… the Great Grey Shrike at Fillingham in Lincolnshire. Stunner! #LincsBirding
January 15, 2026 at 12:09 PM
A between jobs twitch on Monday for my favourite bird… the Great Grey Shrike at Fillingham in Lincolnshire. Stunner! #LincsBirding
More obscenely good views of birds. This time the Ring-necked Duck at Straws Bridge in Derbyshire #ukbirding with @davidearlgray.bsky.social and @greeny55.bsky.social
January 10, 2026 at 8:26 PM
More obscenely good views of birds. This time the Ring-necked Duck at Straws Bridge in Derbyshire #ukbirding with @davidearlgray.bsky.social and @greeny55.bsky.social
The sun certainly shone at Aust Warth in Gloucestershire this morning. The Penduline Tits were gorgeous.
January 7, 2026 at 6:05 PM
The sun certainly shone at Aust Warth in Gloucestershire this morning. The Penduline Tits were gorgeous.
Obscene views of the Yellow-browed Warbler at Hurley in Warwickshire this afternoon #UKBirding
January 7, 2026 at 6:03 PM
Obscene views of the Yellow-browed Warbler at Hurley in Warwickshire this afternoon #UKBirding
Some of the 43 Russian White-fronted Geese at Priory Water this morning. @tcartz.bsky.social found the initial 12 yesterday. Merry Christmas everyone.
#ukbirding #vc55birds
#ukbirding #vc55birds
December 25, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Some of the 43 Russian White-fronted Geese at Priory Water this morning. @tcartz.bsky.social found the initial 12 yesterday. Merry Christmas everyone.
#ukbirding #vc55birds
#ukbirding #vc55birds
Marsh Tit from Groby Pool today. Thanks to @greeny55.bsky.social for the tip off. #vc55birds #ukbirding
December 16, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Marsh Tit from Groby Pool today. Thanks to @greeny55.bsky.social for the tip off. #vc55birds #ukbirding
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December 16, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Stuck for a Christmas present? Why not get a gift voucher for a custom day or half day birdwatching?
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#birding #birdwatching
Contact me at shrikebirdingtours.com to discuss pricing.
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