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Apatura Ilia

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Dedicated to the sights, sounds and wonders of nature. London based contributor to http://britishnatureguide.com who also enjoys overseas adventures.

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A Red-tailed Hawk in Scottsdale, Arizona a fortnight ago @britishnatureguide.bsky.social #BirdsSeenIn2026

06.03.2026 21:25 ๐Ÿ‘ 12 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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A Snowy Egret in Camelback Park, Scottsdale AZ a fortnight ago @britishnatureguide.bsky.social #BirdsSeenIn2026

05.03.2026 20:39 ๐Ÿ‘ 14 ๐Ÿ” 3 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
The Bewick's Swan is very similar to the Whooper Swan which is larger and has a lot more yellow on the bill.

The Bewick's Swan is very similar to the Whooper Swan which is larger and has a lot more yellow on the bill.

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Good to see several dozen Bewick's Swans today on the road leading to Welney WWT, along with large numbers of Whoopers. #BirdsSeenIn2026

24.02.2026 18:25 ๐Ÿ‘ 51 ๐Ÿ” 6 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Arrived at Frampton RSPB at about 4.30 this afternoon. Very overcast. Found three Tundra Bean Geese in their normal field near entrance with White-fronts and Pink feet. It started to rain heavily as I was leaving, so was very lucky with timing. For #BirdsSeenIn2026

26.02.2026 18:27 ๐Ÿ‘ 44 ๐Ÿ” 4 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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A Bighorn Sheep at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon in Arizona a fortnight ago @britishnatureguide.bsky.social

02.03.2026 23:12 ๐Ÿ‘ 11 ๐Ÿ” 3 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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A Killdeer in Camelback Park in Scottsdale, Arizona a week ago @britishnatureguide.bsky.social An adaptable species whose behaviour differs markedly from other waders #BirdsSeenIn2026

28.02.2026 13:01 ๐Ÿ‘ 24 ๐Ÿ” 4 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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A male House Finch near Camelback Mountain in Scottsdale, Arizona last weekend @britishnatureguide.bsky.social #BirdsSeenIn2026

28.02.2026 11:52 ๐Ÿ‘ 16 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Alan H says: The #BirdOfTheDay theme today is #WideOpenWings birds with wings wide open and the alt is #NoBranch any perched bird not on a branch.

#birds #Raptors #photography #EastCoastKin #PhotographersUnited

2 Bald Eaglets strengthening their wings.

26.02.2026 15:57 ๐Ÿ‘ 118 ๐Ÿ” 14 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Two pairs of Goosanders today at Deeping Lakes nature reserve for #BirdsSeenIn2026

26.02.2026 18:53 ๐Ÿ‘ 1041 ๐Ÿ” 96 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 10 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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A male Vermillion Flycatcher in Scottsdale, Arizona last week @britishnatureguide.bsky.social #BirdsSeenIn2026

26.02.2026 22:30 ๐Ÿ‘ 35 ๐Ÿ” 3 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
Our smallest owl, the well-named Little Owl. Seen today at Deeping Lakes nature reserve.

Our smallest owl, the well-named Little Owl. Seen today at Deeping Lakes nature reserve.

Little Owl in its roosting tree on the other side of the river at Deeping Lakes nature reserve today. Hidden away in a hole in a tree on a dull day at extreme range for my camera. Quite pleased with the results for #BitdsSeenIn2026

26.02.2026 18:42 ๐Ÿ‘ 3224 ๐Ÿ” 290 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 43 ๐Ÿ“Œ 19
The Red-legged Partridge is one of two species of Partridge found in the UK. The other one is the Grey Partridge.

The Red-legged Partridge is one of two species of Partridge found in the UK. The other one is the Grey Partridge.

Red-legged Partridge at Cockley Cley in Norfolk today, new for the England list for #BirdsSeenIn2026

24.02.2026 18:01 ๐Ÿ‘ 706 ๐Ÿ” 50 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 7 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
The Hawfinch is a bulky finch with a large bill. It has a habit of pitching at the top of trees.

The Hawfinch is a bulky finch with a large bill. It has a habit of pitching at the top of trees.

A very distant Hawfinch today on the top of the trees at the paddock at Lynford Arboretum in Norfolk. New for England for #BirdsSeenIn2026

24.02.2026 18:33 ๐Ÿ‘ 407 ๐Ÿ” 19 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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A Great Blue Heron in Chaparral Park in Scottsdale, Arizona last week @britishnatureguide.bsky.social #BirdsSeenIn2026

25.02.2026 23:18 ๐Ÿ‘ 23 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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A female Gila Woodpecker atop a Saguaro Cactus in Scottsdale, Arizona last week @britishnatureguide.bsky.social #BirdsSeenIn2026

24.02.2026 22:11 ๐Ÿ‘ 20 ๐Ÿ” 4 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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A Gambel's Quail allowing an unusually close view on the Cholla Trail in Scottsdale, Arizona three days ago @britishnatureguide.bsky.social #BirdsSeenIn2026

24.02.2026 22:09 ๐Ÿ‘ 20 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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A Great Egret in Chaparral Park in Scottsdale, Arizona last week @britishnatureguide.bsky.social #BirdsSeenIn2026

24.02.2026 22:07 ๐Ÿ‘ 6 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A White-fronted Goose today at Frampton RSPB. Look out for the pink beak with prominent white facial shield and black bars on the belly.

A White-fronted Goose today at Frampton RSPB. Look out for the pink beak with prominent white facial shield and black bars on the belly.

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Lots of White-fronted Geese today at Frampton RSPB for #BirdsSeenIn2026
I wasn't lucky enough to see the Bean Geese.

22.02.2026 19:08 ๐Ÿ‘ 444 ๐Ÿ” 37 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
This introduced deer, the Muntjac, is well established in Norfolk. It is small and easily disappears into vegetation.

This introduced deer, the Muntjac, is well established in Norfolk. It is small and easily disappears into vegetation.

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The Muntjac deer at Titchwell RSPB have very little fear of the visitors. Just walk around quietly and you are bound to get really good views.

23.02.2026 17:01 ๐Ÿ‘ 108 ๐Ÿ” 7 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
The chocolate coloured head and pointed tail make this one of the easiest ducks to identify in the UK in the winter.

The chocolate coloured head and pointed tail make this one of the easiest ducks to identify in the UK in the winter.

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Male and female (tail end only) today at Titchwell RSPB for #BirdsSeenIn2026

23.02.2026 17:15 ๐Ÿ‘ 1077 ๐Ÿ” 55 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 10 ๐Ÿ“Œ 3
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A male Ring-necked Duck on the Arizona Canal in Scottsdale last week @britishnatureguide.bsky.social Named thus by early naturalists based on a barely discernible neck ring overlooking the prominent bill rings #BirdsSeenIn2026

23.02.2026 21:32 ๐Ÿ‘ 23 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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An Acorn Woodpecker near Camelback Mountain in Scottsdale, Arizona yesterday @britishnatureguide.bsky.social A species often seen in family groups as the young remain with the parents for several years #BirdsSeenIn2026

22.02.2026 21:03 ๐Ÿ‘ 32 ๐Ÿ” 5 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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A Curve-billed Thrasher atop a Saguaro Cactus near Camelback Mountain in Scottsdale, Arizona today @britishnatureguide.bsky.social #BirdsSeenIn2026

21.02.2026 02:06 ๐Ÿ‘ 27 ๐Ÿ” 3 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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A male Verdin near Camelback Mountain in Scottsdale, Arizona today @britishnatureguide.bsky.social A charming little songbird that has fully adapted to desert life #BirdsSeenIn2026

21.02.2026 02:03 ๐Ÿ‘ 24 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Great-tailed Grackle male and female on Canyon Lake in Tonto National Forest, Arizona yesterday @britishnatureguide.bsky.social #BirdsSeenIn2026

20.02.2026 04:54 ๐Ÿ‘ 14 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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A Black Phoebe on Oak Creek in Sedona, Arizona today @britishnatureguide.bsky.social A species of flycatcher mainly found on or near streams and rivulets #BirdsSeenIn2026

20.02.2026 04:53 ๐Ÿ‘ 16 ๐Ÿ” 3 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Many thanks! ๐Ÿ™

19.02.2026 14:24 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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A male Wood Duck and his reflection on Canyon Lake in Tonto National Forest, Arizona today @britishnatureguide.bsky.social #BirdsSeenIn2026

19.02.2026 01:41 ๐Ÿ‘ 26 ๐Ÿ” 3 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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A Canyon Wren on Canyon Lake in Tonto National Forest, Arizona today @britishnatureguide.bsky.social Acrobatic, elusive and delightful to observe #BirdsSeenIn2026

19.02.2026 01:38 ๐Ÿ‘ 31 ๐Ÿ” 3 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Red Admirals in Chaparral Park, Scottsdale today @ukbutterflies.bsky.social A species that remains active in Arizona winters while others enter diapause (a state of hibernation @britishnatureguide.bsky.social

18.02.2026 05:07 ๐Ÿ‘ 10 ๐Ÿ” 3 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0