Chris Hamilton
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Birds. Parkrun tourist. County Antrim birding. Northern Ireland
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Alright new followers. About me, Been a birder since 2021, might be fanatical about it. Parkrun will always be great. Iron Maiden (June 25th, Dublin) If thereās a new way Iāll be the first in line But it better work this time
5 months ago
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Iām more confused than ever š Decent scares, exposition heavy, alright I guess. Now, can someone talk to me about that ending? Who is Beverly?
1 day ago
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Back at Fishermanās Walk Parkrun this morning. Lovely morning for it.
1 day ago
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Concerning thread. Certainly throws the idea of wildfowl vagrancy in doubt. Especially Garganeyā¦.
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3 days ago
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The fact I can see Raven and Buzzard from the house. Yellowhammer, not so much.
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3 days ago
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Bird thread! Everyone post a bird! Kingfisher, County Antrim.
#birds
4 days ago
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Bohemian Waxwings for
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. Photo from 2023, eagerly awaiting Waxwings this winter.
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6 days ago
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Unofficial BBC News NI
6 days ago
No bathing at Portstewart Strand after blue-green algae found on beach [ From BBC News NI ]
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No bathing at Portstewart Strand after blue-green algae found on beach
BBC News - Northern Ireland
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgmxwe00d0po?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
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Krakow Parkrun is my 100th different Parkrun event! Fast, sunny with an October chill in the air.
9 days ago
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Screenshot from September. NI is a cesspit, exhibit 205 Loyal to what?
10 days ago
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When I see AI slop on my timelineā¦.
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10 days ago
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No justice for the families on Bloody Sunday.
10 days ago
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Peregrine Falcon for
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Fascism must be crushed.
11 days ago
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Greater Whitethroat singing for
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Free Palestine.
13 days ago
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The planning and research starts nowā¦.
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18 days ago
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Quite the description for Pygmy Cupwing.
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18 days ago
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19 days ago
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Whatās the craziest thing youāve done for a lifer? Pelagics, long drivesā¦
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20 days ago
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Plenty of berries at Ecos Centre Park, Ballymena. Bullfinches and Blackbirds alike gorging.
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21 days ago
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Light winds forecast for Saturday, not much point seawatching. Iāll be birding along the glens and the coastlines of Antrim.
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26 days ago
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Wow, the rare bird reports from Donegalā¦. Someoneās having a good autumn
27 days ago
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Video from Quebec, Canada, July 2022. Is this a Swainsonās Thrush or a Veery? Thanks.
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about 1 month ago
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Lapwing for
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, my favourite bird. Keep your cats indoors Donāt feed hedgehogs cat food.
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about 1 month ago
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Tree Sparrow in my garden for
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about 1 month ago
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Coal Tit for
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about 1 month ago
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Just a few bird booksā¦
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about 1 month ago
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Your daily reminder that Israel is committing genocide in Palestine. Israel is targeting journalists.
about 1 month ago
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Thereās a Parkrun in the Falkland Islands⦠Ooof.
about 1 month ago
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You leave Grave Encounters alone. Say what you want about the sequel, but that original is classic.
#horrorsky
about 1 month ago
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Dipped on Wilsonās Phalarope for the second time. Bonus Peacock Butterfly and this funky insect.
about 1 month ago
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White Stork
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Yay for birds feed!
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about 2 months ago
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Eoghan Daltun š
about 2 months ago
"Sinn FƩin and the DUP have stalled the nutrients action programme over fears of a farmer backlash." The *only* thing they'll unite on: ensuring the largest lake ecosystem in Ireland or Britain, Lough Neagh, continues to die of pollution. What a f**king disgrace.
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āItās dying in front of our eyesā: how the UKās largest lake became an ecological disaster
Signs tout a natural paradise, but pollution from over-farming has left Northern Irelandās Lough Neagh choked by toxic algae
https://share.google/cazBTwCid9qRLInmf
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Canāt be much to ask for a Black-Winged Stilt into the UK? As well as the current influx of Glossy Ibis?
about 2 months ago
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Ringed Kingfisher Amazon Kingfisher Common Kingfisher
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about 2 months ago
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Hiding from Monday likeā¦
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Northern Black-Throated Trogon, Costa Rica.
about 2 months ago
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That is tragic.
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about 2 months ago
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I donāt chase trends, I chase rare birds. White Stork Pied Avocet American Golden Plover Glossy Ibis.
2 months ago
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Jigsaw completed.
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2 months ago
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Caterpillar at work today. Seek app says Buff-Tip Moth, can anyone confirm or deny?
#invertefest
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2 months ago
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Ruff at Lough Neagh, beside Portmore is 132 for the year. Taken 22 days for a new bird in August.
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2 months ago
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19,000 children.
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2 months ago
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Oooof. š
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3 months ago
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Dark at 9:30 š©
3 months ago
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36 seconds of calm. Am I right in saying thereās a Painted Lady amongst the Peacock and Red Admiral?
#butterfly
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3 months ago
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Tactical air strike
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3 months ago
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birdingwithasd.wordpress.com/2025/08/11/w...
Blog post about the Stork back in July.
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White Stork- tick or not to tick?
This blog post does not use AI in any way, and all content, typos and all, are the property of the author. White Storks are a tricky subject for birders. Following a breeding program set up at Knepā¦
https://birdingwithasd.wordpress.com/2025/08/11/white-stork-tick-or-not-to-tick/
3 months ago
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My favourite bird. Havenāt found any breeding pairs locally this year. Their call is getting quieter
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3 months ago
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I see Migfest 2025 is already sold out. Do I start planning for next year now?
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3 months ago
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Prepping for seawatching season.
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The ID Handbook for European Birds is back out. Help.
3 months ago
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Looks like Parkrun is hoping to expand in the USA. Canāt say tourism into America is a good idea these days.
3 months ago
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Long-Eared Owl for Owl Awareness Day!
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3 months ago
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