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John Oates

@Baractus

Gulls - at last I’ve seen them all! Humanist. Birder.

 Earlswood Lakes, Warks
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Joined March 2015
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Harpy Eagles in Brazil. What a bird!
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The incredible sound of captive gibbons at the rescue centre at Cat Tien NP, Vietnam
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A victory for stealth. This Red-shanked Douc had no idea I was there.
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Little Tern at Earlswood - yet another 2026 patch tick @earlswoodbirds
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Earlswood's first Spoonbill @earlswoodbirds
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Spotted Sand is the first national rarity to have occurred at Earlswood in the 11 years it's been my local patch. It's hard work! @earlswoodbirds
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janet james@janet13swanJun 4
#30dayswild Day 4 Moths and Caterpillars, I didn't find a Mint Moth with the intermittent rain, but John Oates caught this magnificent Privit Hawk Moth, and invited us to see it before he released it, I also found a Zebra Spider, that had trapped a Grass Moth.
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janet james@janet13swanMay 23
Yesterday at the Lakes I got some photos of the Spotted Sandpiper, also Oyster Catcher, Yellow Legged Gull, Swifts, Swallows 22sp, early thetoday Spotted Sandpiper on causeway with Joe, Egyptian Goose, Yellow Legged Gull, Goldfinches, Pied Wagtails, Swallows and Sand Martins 23sp
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Alan Boddington@alanboddMay 21
Evening trip to Earlswood Lakes,Warks. for this cracking Spotted Sandpiper found this morning by John Oates @Baractus
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janet james@janet13swanMay 21
Lovely morning thanks to John Oates, Spotted Sandpiper a first for me and Earlswood, no photo, and Sanderling a coastal bird, also Kestrel, Common Terns, Widgeon, Yellow legged Gull, Swallows and a Jay in Wood Lane 26sp.
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It's a great day at Earlswood Lakes today with a SPOTTED SANDPIPER (patch first) & a Sanderling turning up! Both at Engine Pool + found by John Oates + still present just after 12:00.
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Little Auk trying to find a bit of shelter at Trearddur Bay, Anglesey this afternoon.
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Lovely views of the Shore Lark at Mow Cop yesterday. It's in quite a big field, but fortunately it likes to hang around right by the footpath.
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Crested Ibis is still very rare & has been close to extinction, but the population is increasing as a result of conservation measures, including some reintroductions. Another top bird from our China trip in Jan 26.
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White-eared Heron was a major highlight and one I hadn't expected to see. We had some great views during a night time boat trip. China, Jan 2026
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Cabot's Tragopan in China - voted bird of the trip. It's a stunner.
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Scaly-sided Mergansers in China. The views were far better than expected!
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Great views of White-bellied Seedsnipe at the top of Mount Tarn. A trip highlight & well worth the hike from sea level to a little shy of 800m. @Birdquest
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Despite heavy rain and strong wind I managed great views of Seychelles Scops Owl, on my second attempt. A little cracker.
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The hotel I’ve been staying at in Mahé has 8 of the 12 Seychelles endemics. The Pizon Olande was my favourite 👍
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