Jono Leadley
@birdingdad.bsky.social
Whale loving, bass playing, cricket watching Nature Geek. North Yorkshire, UK. https://birdingdad.blogspot.com
All opinions are my own and do not represent the organizations that I work for, volunteer for, or am affiliated to.
All opinions are my own and do not represent the organizations that I work for, volunteer for, or am affiliated to.
Spectacular views of the @ldvnnr.bsky.social White-tailed Eagle this morning at North Duffield Carrs on our @yorkscoastnature.bsky.social birding day. It was mobbed by a very feisty Peregrine and a couple of Marsh Harriers. Awesome!
January 17, 2026 at 7:05 PM
Spectacular views of the @ldvnnr.bsky.social White-tailed Eagle this morning at North Duffield Carrs on our @yorkscoastnature.bsky.social birding day. It was mobbed by a very feisty Peregrine and a couple of Marsh Harriers. Awesome!
There is a lot of talk about this new film, 'H is for Hawk'. I read Helen MacDonald's book upon which this is based, and it left me very sad. I much prefer to see Goshawks away from people, in wild landscapes, where they are free. Not tethered to people, tamed and broken.
January 16, 2026 at 7:12 PM
There is a lot of talk about this new film, 'H is for Hawk'. I read Helen MacDonald's book upon which this is based, and it left me very sad. I much prefer to see Goshawks away from people, in wild landscapes, where they are free. Not tethered to people, tamed and broken.
Smart Caspian Gull at Castle Howard this afternoon, the fiale of a good day birding in @yorkbirding.bsky.social with two Short-eared Owls, Spotted Redshank and three Scaup the other highlights. No sign of the White-tailed Eagle y'day or today. @birdguides.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social
January 16, 2026 at 5:26 PM
Smart Caspian Gull at Castle Howard this afternoon, the fiale of a good day birding in @yorkbirding.bsky.social with two Short-eared Owls, Spotted Redshank and three Scaup the other highlights. No sign of the White-tailed Eagle y'day or today. @birdguides.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social
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Gamekeeper Thomas Munday convicted after brutally clubbing a trapped Buzzard to death on a Pheasant shoot at Hovingham, North Yorkshire.
Press release and video in blog ⬇️
‼️WARNING - the video content is highly disturbing.
#RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2026/01/12/g...
Press release and video in blog ⬇️
‼️WARNING - the video content is highly disturbing.
#RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2026/01/12/g...
Gamekeeper Thomas Munday convicted after brutally clubbing trapped Buzzard to death on a Pheasant shoot at Hovingham, North Yorkshire
Further to last week’s blog about a gamekeeper being due to appear in court charged with killing a Buzzard on a Pheasant shoot at Hovingham, North Yorkshire (here), the case was heard today a…
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January 12, 2026 at 3:44 PM
Gamekeeper Thomas Munday convicted after brutally clubbing a trapped Buzzard to death on a Pheasant shoot at Hovingham, North Yorkshire.
Press release and video in blog ⬇️
‼️WARNING - the video content is highly disturbing.
#RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2026/01/12/g...
Press release and video in blog ⬇️
‼️WARNING - the video content is highly disturbing.
#RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2026/01/12/g...
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The #LDV monthly sightings have now been updated on our NNR blog, including December - ldvnnr.blogspot.com/p/dec-25.html. Many thanks to everyone who contributed records & counts throughout the month, in particular to members of @yorkbirding.bsky.social & regular patch birder @duncbye.bsky.social
January 11, 2026 at 3:56 PM
The #LDV monthly sightings have now been updated on our NNR blog, including December - ldvnnr.blogspot.com/p/dec-25.html. Many thanks to everyone who contributed records & counts throughout the month, in particular to members of @yorkbirding.bsky.social & regular patch birder @duncbye.bsky.social
The @ldvnnr.bsky.social White-tailed Eagle was showing well off Ellerton Church late morning, hunting along the river. I saw it again early afternoon from North Duffield Carrs. A Rock/Water Pipit at NDC, 2 White-fronted Geese at East Cottingwith and a possible Bar-tailed Godwit south past Ellerton.
January 11, 2026 at 4:33 PM
The @ldvnnr.bsky.social White-tailed Eagle was showing well off Ellerton Church late morning, hunting along the river. I saw it again early afternoon from North Duffield Carrs. A Rock/Water Pipit at NDC, 2 White-fronted Geese at East Cottingwith and a possible Bar-tailed Godwit south past Ellerton.
Juvenile White-tailed Eagle hunting wildfowl in the @ldvnnr.bsky.social this morning and showing well from Ellerton Church. Nearby, 188 Whooper Swans in a field east of the village. @yorkbirding.bsky.social
January 10, 2026 at 11:18 AM
Juvenile White-tailed Eagle hunting wildfowl in the @ldvnnr.bsky.social this morning and showing well from Ellerton Church. Nearby, 188 Whooper Swans in a field east of the village. @yorkbirding.bsky.social
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Lincolnshire Police are asking for help: who might own a pack of foxhounds misusing a level crossing, causing a passenger train to emergency brake and killing two dogs. Someone on horseback may be a witness, apparently. It's a mystery!
@protectthewild.bsky.social
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@protectthewild.bsky.social
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Saxilby - Misuse of a level crossing
We are appealing for information after one, maybe two dogs died
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January 8, 2026 at 9:34 PM
Lincolnshire Police are asking for help: who might own a pack of foxhounds misusing a level crossing, causing a passenger train to emergency brake and killing two dogs. Someone on horseback may be a witness, apparently. It's a mystery!
@protectthewild.bsky.social
www.lincs.police.uk/news/lincoln...
@protectthewild.bsky.social
www.lincs.police.uk/news/lincoln...
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Every time you eat farmed salmon you are effectively starving whales and penguins.
insideclimatenews.org/news/1101202...
insideclimatenews.org/news/1101202...
Scientists Call for More Marine Protected Areas in the Southern Ocean - Inside Climate News
As climate change and commercial fishing threaten krill, the crustaceans that fuel Antarctica’s entire food web, scientists and advocates say those responsible for protecting Antarctica’s marine life ...
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January 11, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Every time you eat farmed salmon you are effectively starving whales and penguins.
insideclimatenews.org/news/1101202...
insideclimatenews.org/news/1101202...
It is freezing out there, so great to help a few of the garden birds, including this male Blackcap, which enjoyed tucking into this apple. @yorkbirding.bsky.social
January 8, 2026 at 6:01 PM
It is freezing out there, so great to help a few of the garden birds, including this male Blackcap, which enjoyed tucking into this apple. @yorkbirding.bsky.social
Big thanks to @yorkscoastnature.bsky.social for the generous donation in support of our Yorkshire Bird Race team!
With @duncbye.bsky.social & @ldvbirder.bsky.social
Still time to donate:
gofund.me/82e200515
With @duncbye.bsky.social & @ldvbirder.bsky.social
Still time to donate:
gofund.me/82e200515
January 4, 2026 at 7:14 PM
Big thanks to @yorkscoastnature.bsky.social for the generous donation in support of our Yorkshire Bird Race team!
With @duncbye.bsky.social & @ldvbirder.bsky.social
Still time to donate:
gofund.me/82e200515
With @duncbye.bsky.social & @ldvbirder.bsky.social
Still time to donate:
gofund.me/82e200515
Enjoyable day in the @ldvnnr.bsky.social for the Mike Clegg Memorial Yorkshire Bird Race, with @duncbye.bsky.social & @ldvbirder.bsky.social. Our total of 88 will not be submitted, as we used an EV due to icy conditions. Managed to miss all the scarce stuff!
gofund.me/82e200515
gofund.me/82e200515
January 4, 2026 at 7:12 PM
Enjoyable day in the @ldvnnr.bsky.social for the Mike Clegg Memorial Yorkshire Bird Race, with @duncbye.bsky.social & @ldvbirder.bsky.social. Our total of 88 will not be submitted, as we used an EV due to icy conditions. Managed to miss all the scarce stuff!
gofund.me/82e200515
gofund.me/82e200515
A watchful female Marsh Harrier at Wheldrake Ings this morning. Makes a change from eagle pics!
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Swantail Hide now accessible in wellies.
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Swantail Hide now accessible in wellies.
January 2, 2026 at 4:10 PM
A watchful female Marsh Harrier at Wheldrake Ings this morning. Makes a change from eagle pics!
@yorkbirding.bsky.social @ldvnnr.bsky.social
Swantail Hide now accessible in wellies.
@yorkbirding.bsky.social @ldvnnr.bsky.social
Swantail Hide now accessible in wellies.
Great way to start 2026, with the White-tailed Eagle perching atop a very spindly twig opposite Ellerton Church. Happy New Year everyone!
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January 1, 2026 at 11:07 AM
Great way to start 2026, with the White-tailed Eagle perching atop a very spindly twig opposite Ellerton Church. Happy New Year everyone!
@ldvnnr.bsky.social
@yorkbirding.bsky.social
@ldvnnr.bsky.social
@yorkbirding.bsky.social
Many of my best wildlife memories of 2025 were guiding for @yorkscoastnature.bsky.social. You can read about out best days here: www.yorkshirecoastnature.co.uk/blog/categor...
Best Yorkshire Birding Days | Blog - Yorkshire Coast Nature
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December 31, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Many of my best wildlife memories of 2025 were guiding for @yorkscoastnature.bsky.social. You can read about out best days here: www.yorkshirecoastnature.co.uk/blog/categor...
The local Carrion Crows pulling the tail of the @ldvnnr.bsky.social White-tailed Eagle this morning, hoping to distract it so they could steal a scrap of fish. Their persistence paid off and they pinched a scrap! @yorkbirding.bsky.social
December 31, 2025 at 12:47 PM
The local Carrion Crows pulling the tail of the @ldvnnr.bsky.social White-tailed Eagle this morning, hoping to distract it so they could steal a scrap of fish. Their persistence paid off and they pinched a scrap! @yorkbirding.bsky.social
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The week the #LDV is also supporting a total of 30,000+ waterfowl inc. 202 Whooper Swans, 1,030 Pink-footed Geese, 2,940 Greylag Geese, 118 Shelduck, 853 Pintail, 269 Tufted Ducks and 245 Pochard @yorkbirding.bsky.social
December 30, 2025 at 8:46 AM
The week the #LDV is also supporting a total of 30,000+ waterfowl inc. 202 Whooper Swans, 1,030 Pink-footed Geese, 2,940 Greylag Geese, 118 Shelduck, 853 Pintail, 269 Tufted Ducks and 245 Pochard @yorkbirding.bsky.social
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Wader counts over the last few days in the #LDV inc. 7,100 Lapwing, 500 Golden Plover, 250 Dunlin, 46 Black-tailed Godwits, 23 Redshank, 17 Ruff + the lingering Spotted Redshank. Nice to also see and hear the first returning Curlew with several in subsong in recent days @yorkbirding.bsky.social
December 30, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Wader counts over the last few days in the #LDV inc. 7,100 Lapwing, 500 Golden Plover, 250 Dunlin, 46 Black-tailed Godwits, 23 Redshank, 17 Ruff + the lingering Spotted Redshank. Nice to also see and hear the first returning Curlew with several in subsong in recent days @yorkbirding.bsky.social
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With water levels now falling, access at Bank Island and Wheldrake Ings may be possible in wellies for some over the coming days - although Garganey Hide at North Duffield Carrs is likely to remain out of action for quite some time @yorkbirding.bsky.social
Whilst we’d like to wish our visitors, volunteers, partners & supporters a happy and bird-filled Christmas 🎄, at present, the site is best enjoyed at North Duffield Carrs (minus the second hide 🤿), Thorganby viewing platform, Bubwith Bridge & Ellerton/Aughton Churchyards 🐦🦆🦢
December 30, 2025 at 8:48 AM
With water levels now falling, access at Bank Island and Wheldrake Ings may be possible in wellies for some over the coming days - although Garganey Hide at North Duffield Carrs is likely to remain out of action for quite some time @yorkbirding.bsky.social
Incredible morning in the @ldvnnr.bsky.social with @duncbye.bsky.social and @ldvbirder.bsky.social.
White-tailed Eagle, Glossy Ibis, Spotted Redshank, White-fronted Geese, Great Egret, 3 sparring Peregrines, 2 Scaup, 40 Black-tailed Godwits etc.
@yorkbirding.bsky.social
White-tailed Eagle, Glossy Ibis, Spotted Redshank, White-fronted Geese, Great Egret, 3 sparring Peregrines, 2 Scaup, 40 Black-tailed Godwits etc.
@yorkbirding.bsky.social
December 29, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Incredible morning in the @ldvnnr.bsky.social with @duncbye.bsky.social and @ldvbirder.bsky.social.
White-tailed Eagle, Glossy Ibis, Spotted Redshank, White-fronted Geese, Great Egret, 3 sparring Peregrines, 2 Scaup, 40 Black-tailed Godwits etc.
@yorkbirding.bsky.social
White-tailed Eagle, Glossy Ibis, Spotted Redshank, White-fronted Geese, Great Egret, 3 sparring Peregrines, 2 Scaup, 40 Black-tailed Godwits etc.
@yorkbirding.bsky.social
An increase in diving ducks at Castle Howard this morning, with 30 Goldeneye, 71 Tufted Ducks and 22 Goosanders. @yorkbirding.bsky.social
December 28, 2025 at 10:33 AM
An increase in diving ducks at Castle Howard this morning, with 30 Goldeneye, 71 Tufted Ducks and 22 Goosanders. @yorkbirding.bsky.social
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York Sea-eagle Seconds
I still couldn't quite believe I'd seen a White-tailed Eagle in the LDV yesterday, so I got up early and went down to Wheldrake Ings, to see...
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December 27, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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Fantastic views of the juvenile White-tailed Eagle this morning at Thorganby. @yorkbirding.bsky.social @ldvnnr.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social
December 27, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Fantastic views of the juvenile White-tailed Eagle this morning at Thorganby. @yorkbirding.bsky.social @ldvnnr.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social
Absolutely monster!
Huge juv White-tailed Eagle on the river bank near Ellerton this afternoon from Thorganby. Looks to be unringed and untagged. Cheers @ldvbirder.bsky.social, @ollie333.bsky.social and @timsbirding.bsky.social for news Merry Christmas! @yorkbirding.bsky.social @ldvnnr.bsky.social
Huge juv White-tailed Eagle on the river bank near Ellerton this afternoon from Thorganby. Looks to be unringed and untagged. Cheers @ldvbirder.bsky.social, @ollie333.bsky.social and @timsbirding.bsky.social for news Merry Christmas! @yorkbirding.bsky.social @ldvnnr.bsky.social
December 26, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Absolutely monster!
Huge juv White-tailed Eagle on the river bank near Ellerton this afternoon from Thorganby. Looks to be unringed and untagged. Cheers @ldvbirder.bsky.social, @ollie333.bsky.social and @timsbirding.bsky.social for news Merry Christmas! @yorkbirding.bsky.social @ldvnnr.bsky.social
Huge juv White-tailed Eagle on the river bank near Ellerton this afternoon from Thorganby. Looks to be unringed and untagged. Cheers @ldvbirder.bsky.social, @ollie333.bsky.social and @timsbirding.bsky.social for news Merry Christmas! @yorkbirding.bsky.social @ldvnnr.bsky.social
Spotted Redshank still near Bubwith, with Redshank and Ruff flock. Also, 2 Scaup at Ellerton Ings viewable from Thorganby platform. @yorkbirding.bsky.social @ldvnnr.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social
December 23, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Spotted Redshank still near Bubwith, with Redshank and Ruff flock. Also, 2 Scaup at Ellerton Ings viewable from Thorganby platform. @yorkbirding.bsky.social @ldvnnr.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social