Magnus Carter

Birder, Walker, volunteer Guide in the Hide at WWT Slimbridge. Retired comms consultant, FCIPR, ex broadcast journalist.

[Roker Report @RokerReport]

ON THIS DAY (1973): Today is the anniversary of Sunderland’s famous FA Cup semi-final win over Arsenal — here are ten things you may not have known about the game…

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[Magnus Carter @MagnusCarter1]

3.15pm 11.03 Goldcliff village Gwent: excellent views of osprey, low over fields, perched in hedge, mobbed by crows, circling overhead. Also 3 swallows & common sandpiper at Newport Wetlands.
#migrantbirds #glosbirds

[Roker Report @RokerReport]

ON THIS DAY (2004): Only 24,000 fans were in attendance to see the Lads take on Birmingham — and Mick McCarthy had a theory as to why! 👀

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[Roker Report @RokerReport]

We all know the painting – but the game it captures was thought to be the best ever at Newcastle Road.

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[Andy @SAFCsource]

Player Ratings: Simon Adingra off the mark for the club but Leeds battle back to earn a point. Here's how I rated the lads! @RokerReport // #SAFC
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[Sunderland Echo SAFC @sunechosafc]

Sunderland Heaven Branch invite SAFC fans to take part in special memorial tribute at Manchester City game https://t.co/wM76jyvtcu #safc

[Magnus Carter @MagnusCarter1]

@KaneBrides Such sad reading.

[Stephen Moss @StephenMoss_TV]

British photographer Martin Parr dies aged 73 - sad news about a true original… https://t.co/IEcFnirp1n

[Roker Report @RokerReport]

Sunderland got done by some individual quality, going down 3-0 at City. Here’s how Andy rated the lads!

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[Sunderland Echo SAFC @sunechosafc]

'Oh my god' - Pep Guardiola outlines big Man City selection 'problem' amid sparkling Sunderland verdict https://t.co/JQp4AKDMkP #safc

[Sunderland Echo SAFC @sunechosafc]

Transfer news: Sunderland defender seals short-term loan exit https://t.co/dDlM7GMDKu

[Tim Jukes @TimJukes4]

WWT Mid-point - possible Buff-breasted Sandpiper at 14:00, as tide revealed mudflats. Not 100% sure on ID and juv Ruff a strong possibility. Bird was alone, so difficult to gauge size. Pale tones very notable, golden even. Been advised BBS possibility
@slimbridge_wild #GlosBirds

[Magnus Carter @MagnusCarter1]

@RoyKinchin @lostintewkesbur The birder’s cry! Glad I didn’t bother

[Magnus Carter @MagnusCarter1]

NDAs can silence victims of abuse & harassment. Let's change this! Sign the petition to ensure the Employment Rights Bill bans NDAs in cases of misconduct. #StopAbusiveNDAs #EmploymentRightsBill https://t.co/4xtuOgdhep via @38degrees

[Magnus Carter @MagnusCarter1]

@slimbridge_wild 3 swallows over S Lake, 3 earlier from Zeiss. Male kingfisher showing well at Decoy. Also SLake - 2 pair displaying shelduck, 2 common gull, 1 GC grebe, little egret. #glosbirds

[Magnus Carter @MagnusCarter1]

@slimbridge_wild Peregrine caused havoc at Zeiss hide. Before: avocet 56, blackwit 36, redshank 8, lapwing 8, wigeon 18, male pintail. Crane Sherbert on nest, water rail in reeds. #glosbirds

[Magnus Carter @MagnusCarter1]

@slimbridge_wild Kingfisher hide: Female appeared from nest hole, replaced by male. Sitting? #glosbirds

[Magnus Carter @MagnusCarter1]

@slimbridge_wild Kingfisher hide: male frequent visitor to nest bank, seen coughing up pellet twice. No signal female. 4 buzzards along tree line. #glosbirds

[Magnus Carter @MagnusCarter1]

@slimbridge_wild Birds heard singing: skylark, chiffchaff, Cetti’s, Reed bunting, song thrush, Robin, wren, dunnock, goldfinch. #glosbirds

[Magnus Carter @MagnusCarter1]

@slimbridge_wild Still 2 Bewick, 2 whooper on Rushy. Cranes Ruby and Wild at back. Dumbles; 2 little stint, 2 avocet, 2 oystercatcher on scrape middle island, peregrine on river bank #glosbirds