Chris Poole

[Chris Poole @050_chris]

@ELBF2010 @OmanBirding We had this bird on 26 November at Bar al Hikman with an Oriole Tour group, we were thinking it appeared to have characters of White-faced Plover @OmanBirding

[Chris Poole @050_chris]

Great trip guiding with @richardallenart for @SwallowBirding on sailing barge Thistle on the Orwell & Stour, an Osprey performed, catching a fish at Pin Mill plus a minimum of 95 Mediterranean Gulls in one flock were highlights.

[Chris Poole @050_chris]

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[Chris Poole @050_chris]

@GibsonTomgibo My understanding is that it was first found breeding early this century, with 1-2 pairs in one area & a new site discovered in 2023 where young were fledged. They are also seen on passage on the coast.

[Chris Poole @050_chris]

Today found a very special bird in an Iceland context, Long-tailed Skua. There are only 2-3 pairs and I found this bird by guesswork & a bit of ‘luck’ as the sites are kept secret. Highlight of the trip so far!

[Chris Poole @050_chris]

@MinnsSean We are loving Iceland, small but ‘perfectly formed’ avifauna. We’ve managed to pick up almost all targets including Grey Phalarope which here truly lives up to it alternative name Red Phalarope!
Today found something special which I am about to post!

[Chris Poole @050_chris]

Barrows Goldeneyes were common along the beautiful Laxa river by Myvatn Lake today. We are now into the sixth day of warm sunny weather!

[Chris Poole @050_chris]

@Evansthegrump Thanks Glyn, you are having a series of great adventures this year as well 😀 Iceland is amazing, quality photogenic birds & cetaceans, enjoyable driving on traffic free roads in some of the best landscapes I’ve ever seen & all bathed in 24 hour daylight!

[Chris Poole @050_chris]

On the island of Flatey at the moment where these are the garden birds 😁

[Chris Poole @050_chris]

@SmalePerry There were at least 12 Harlequins in pairs on the river next to the church at Thingvellir, which was 45 minutes drive from central Reykjavik, so an easy drive on a good road and a major tourist destination. No Barrows near Reykjavik that I am aware of. Scoter is 30 miles West

[Chris Poole @050_chris]

On Iceland day two saw my first Harlequin Ducks, this is one I have dreamt about seeing since the late 1970’s when I first read about Iceland in John Gooders Where to Watch Birds in Europe, well worth waiting for!

[Chris Poole @050_chris]

First day of Iceland adventure & first new bird just five minutes drive from the airport, this fine Drake White-winged Scoter appeared to be in a threesome with a pair of Eiders, who seemed remarkably tolerant of his attentions

[Chris Poole @050_chris]

@DarylRhymes Great images! Brings back happy memories of my visit in 2023. Must get back there.

[Richard Allen @richardallenart]

Hawfinches and Woodlark from a day in the Brecks
@050_chris @swlanaturaleye @SwarovskiOptik @NorfolkBirdNews @EBwSTweets

[David Bradnum @dbradnum]

As a bit of an experiment, I've put together a custom Google Map showing access, parking and view points for birding at Abberton Reservoir: https://t.co/DDD44APH7x . With the Waterthrush / Canvasback duo still around, hope this will help visitors!

[Chris Poole @050_chris]

@WallaseaBirder Great to see you Jeff & catch up with many others & especially thanks to @SimonWood27 for finding such a special Essex bird!

[Chris Poole @050_chris]

Northern Waterthrush performed again at 13.35 2.5 hours after previous showing.

[Chris Poole @050_chris]

@bridgebirder1 😁left at 14.00

[Chris Poole @050_chris]

Northern Waterthrush at Heybridge Creek showed well in creek at about 11.10

[jonnywhu 💙 🇺🇦 🇯🇵 @JonnyWHU]

Thanks to ⁦@050_chris⁩ for finding this Glaucous Gull at the Hythe. It was my first in Essex for over 30 years! ⁦@EssexBirdNews⁩