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Suffolk
Joined July 2022
This Red Footed falcon is our 'Pic of the week!' Congrats to @Lesliecater1 for this stunning photo. It's our banner photo and our pinned tweet for the week. Suffolk has been very lucky over the last couple of weeks having these spectacular falcons visit the county.
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Stonechat today at North Denes net posts, Lowestoft.
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Rock Pipit north of Southwold Pier this morning ⁦@SuffolkBirdGrp⁩ ⁦@BTO_Suffolk⁩
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My little video of some of the 'snow birds' visiting my Suffolk garden during the recent cold spell (4th - 6th January 2026). Robin, Blackbird, Long-tailed Tit, Fieldfare, Redwing & Great Spotted Woodpecker - plus many others! @BTO_Suffolk @suffolkwildlife
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Turnstone investigating a shell on the beach beside RSPB Minsmere. He was out of luck, it was empty! #bird #birds #birdphotography #ukwildlife #wildlife #wildlifephotography #nature #NaturePhotography @Natures_Voice @BTO_Suffolk @suffolkwildlife @NatureUK @Britnatureguide
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Some of the Long-tailed tits that visit our garden feeders.
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Britain’s smallest native bird, the Goldcrest, feeding among Gorse flowers on Westleton Heath, Suffolk #bird #birds #birdphotography #ukwildlife #wildlife #wildlifephotography #nature #NaturePhotography @Natures_Voice @suffolkwildlife @BTO_Suffolk @NatureUK @Britnatureguide
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Bitterns are famous for their ice-skating abilities - this one may need some extra practice! @RSPBMinsmere @Natures_Voice @BBCSpringwatch
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This Jack Snipe just kept on bobbing in front of Bittern hide at RSPB Minsmere today. @Natures_Voice
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27 Mandarin duck Christchurch park Ipswich Suffolk 04/01/26
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Why do nesting Curlew need help? Blog based on paper by Harry Ewing and colleagues: wadertales.wordpress.com/202… 🎂2️⃣ "... hatching success was not high enough, in any habitat, in any year." #ornithology
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A male Crossbill resting at Tangham this afternoon 06/01/2026
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Lots of Siskin enjoying the seed-bearing cones on the Alder trees at Minsmere today. @RSPBMinsmere @BTO_Suffolk @suffolkwildlife
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A couple of perched shots from Minsmere and Westleton heath over the last few weeks. Kingfisher, Robin in some nice light, Two favourite birds with just about everyone 😊😉
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Hard frost and a covering of fresh snow in my Suffolk garden today, with a female Blackcap again feasting on the apples - along with up to ten very hungry and feisty Blackbirds! (5th January 2026) @suffolkwildlife @BTO_Suffolk @RSPBEngland
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New Year's resolution Thinking of giving something back to birds in 2026? A wide range of BTO surveys needs volunteers, writes Chris Harbard, and there's something suitable for every birder, whatever your level of experience: bit.ly/3MVxErR
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