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Nick Upton

Nick Upton

Male. Lives in Bangkok, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon [Bangkok], Thailand. 49 years old.
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Follow me on Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/c/BirdWatchingwithNickUpton
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Nick Upton
has seen Grey Heron
Unknown location
At the weekend I spent a nice morning at Bough Beech reservoir. I put together this video to share the relaxing atmosphere I experienced while birding there - https://youtu.be/_cVt2ZFtVW8
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Nick Upton
has seen Sanderling
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Sanderling enjoying a day at the beach.
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Nick Upton
has seen Grey Peacock-pheasant
แก่งกระจาน, Phetchaburi Province, Thailand
The amazing feathers of Grey Peacock Pheasant. Watch this close up footage of one preening - https://youtu.be/LQE5ysDVbUs
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Nick Upton
has seen Pied Avocet
Eastbridge, England, United Kingdom
Large groups of Pied Avocet are one of the things I enjoy about visits to RSPB Minsmere in summer.
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Nick Upton
has seen Spoon-billed Sandpiper
บ้านดอนมะขาม, Phetchaburi Province, Thailand
Spoon-billed Sandpiper; critically endangered but a bird I see frequently when leading birding tours in Thailand.
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Brad Pennsy
That is sad to hear. Do you know what is causing them to be endangered?
Nick Upton
Mostly because of coastal development throughout the East Asian migratory flyway. Reclaimation of mudflats in China and South Korea for industrialisation has deprived many species like this of places to feed as they migrate meaning that when they get to their destination they are not in condition to...View More
Brad Pennsy
that is a real shame :/ I appreciate the explanation and the photo
Nick Upton
has seen Common Sandpiper
Layer-de-la-Haye, England, United Kingdom
Common Sandpiper. Although this is a fairly common bird it is not often I get the chance to photograph it before it flies away.
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Ramesh Chaudhary
Is it also known as spoon-billed sandpiper ?
Barry Farquharson
No, that's a different bird entirely, Ramesh, and a much rarer bird at that. https://youtu.be/H26Tl7e3KeU
Ramesh Chaudhary
Ok sir. Thank you for the information.
Nick Upton
Somehow despite its rarity I have more photos of Spoon-billed Sandpiper than I do of Common Sandpiper!!!!!
Nick Upton
has seen Reed Bunting
Church Street, England, United Kingdom
Male Common Reed Bunting is song. Watch & listen to him in this short video - https://youtu.be/g7v2eXbA4BA
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Nick Upton
has seen Black-tailed Godwit
Oare, England, United Kingdom
Black-tailed Godwit approaching mudflats at Oare Marshes, Kent, SE England.
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Nick Upton
has seen Mediterranean Gull
Erith, England, United Kingdom
A icely-marked juvenile Mediterranean Gull was a nice sighting on the River Thames at Erith pier.
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Nick Upton
has seen Yellow-legged Gull
Erith, England, United Kingdom
Common Gull chasing Black-headed Gull in a dispute over food. Check out my latest blog for more gull photos from the local "beauty" spot of Erith pier - http://dartfordwaffler.co.uk/gulls-on-the-thame...View More
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Nick Upton
has seen Red Crossbill
Thursley, England, United Kingdom
Red Crossbills were feeding in flocks close to a public footpath when I visited Thursley Common in early June.
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Nick Upton
has seen Common Murre
Bempton, England, United Kingdom
One of the thousands of Common Guillemots (Common Murre) at RSPB Bempton Cliffs.
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Nick Upton
has seen Yellowhammer
Tuddenham, England, United Kingdom
Yellowhammer is one of my favourite UK birds.
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Andrew Goodall
Mine too Nick
Nick Upton
has seen Razorbill
Bempton, England, United Kingdom
Razorbill heading out to look for fish at RSPB Bempton Cliffs, East Yorkshire.
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Nick Upton
has seen Atlantic Puffin
Bempton, England, United Kingdom
Atlantic Puffin floating on an updraught at RSPB Bempton Cliffs in NE England.
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Julie Mailer
Lovely shot.
Shahrzad Fattahi
Great capture.
Nick Upton
has seen Black-browed Albatross
Bempton, England, United Kingdom
I went to Bempton Cliffs for a few days to photograph nesting seabirds when this Black-browed Albatross turned up. A massive surprise!
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Nick Upton
has seen Common Tern
Layer-de-la-Haye, England, United Kingdom
Common Tern provided some nice photo opportunities despite the bad light at Abberton Rservoir. I have posted more photos from my visit in this blog post - http://dartfordwaffler.co.uk/bird-photography...View More
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Martin Gathercole
Had an hour over there today, very similar experience, not exceptional but nice to see the Geese growing into their feathers.
Nick Upton
Is the Ruddy Shelduck still there?
Martin Gathercole
yes, on LDH causeway with the Egyptians
Nick Upton
has seen Ruddy Shelduck
Layer-de-la-Haye, England, United Kingdom
Ruddy Shelduck at Abberton Reservoir, Essex. I have posted more photos from my trip here - http://dartfordwaffler.co.uk/bird-photography-at-abberton-reservoir-british-birding/
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Nick Upton
has seen Barn Swallow
Layer-de-la-Haye, England, United Kingdom
A young Barn Swallow taking a break from learning how to catch insects on the wing.
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Nick Upton
has seen Marsh Warbler
Leigh, England, United Kingdom
Marsh Warbler is a very accomplished songster. I have posted this short video clip of one in song here - https://youtu.be/c83MEaH2TjA
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Hans van Kersbergen
Very nice bird. We have also a few around here. Yesterday heard a new bird for me. A Blyth reed warbler.
Nick Upton
Very nice.
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