Paul Brook
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Writer, birder, father, mental health advocate and pun enthusiast.
Highlights of a walk from Bishopthorpe to Uranus (nr Escrick) on the cycle track:
GS woodpecker near Uranus
8 corn buntings + 1 yellowhammer with flock of linnets & fieldfares between Naburn village and Moor Lane bridge
Singing song thrush near Marina
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GS woodpecker near Uranus
8 corn buntings + 1 yellowhammer with flock of linnets & fieldfares between Naburn village and Moor Lane bridge
Singing song thrush near Marina
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February 17, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Highlights of a walk from Bishopthorpe to Uranus (nr Escrick) on the cycle track:
GS woodpecker near Uranus
8 corn buntings + 1 yellowhammer with flock of linnets & fieldfares between Naburn village and Moor Lane bridge
Singing song thrush near Marina
@yorkbirding.bsky.social
GS woodpecker near Uranus
8 corn buntings + 1 yellowhammer with flock of linnets & fieldfares between Naburn village and Moor Lane bridge
Singing song thrush near Marina
@yorkbirding.bsky.social
There were 4 corn buntings with a fieldfare flock in this tree on the cycle track at Naburn late morning. Also flock of linnets & goldfinches, plus 2 greenfinches, at least 6 yellowhammers, 2 reed buntings & a goldcrest.
Little egret on Bish Ings + red kite near Brunswick.
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Little egret on Bish Ings + red kite near Brunswick.
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December 5, 2025 at 12:32 PM
There were 4 corn buntings with a fieldfare flock in this tree on the cycle track at Naburn late morning. Also flock of linnets & goldfinches, plus 2 greenfinches, at least 6 yellowhammers, 2 reed buntings & a goldcrest.
Little egret on Bish Ings + red kite near Brunswick.
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Little egret on Bish Ings + red kite near Brunswick.
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@flamboroughbird.bsky.social Male and female blackcap near whale bridge, South Landing
October 18, 2025 at 11:36 AM
@flamboroughbird.bsky.social Male and female blackcap near whale bridge, South Landing
@flamboroughbird.bsky.social Two bar-tailed godwits (juv) on South Landing beach with redshanks and oystercatchers.
October 18, 2025 at 10:58 AM
@flamboroughbird.bsky.social Two bar-tailed godwits (juv) on South Landing beach with redshanks and oystercatchers.
Save me a Pomarine Skua for the evening session tomorrow please!
August 23, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Save me a Pomarine Skua for the evening session tomorrow please!
Had a good hour at North Cave Wetlands this afternoon, with the black-crowned night heron still at Far Lake, and nice views of greenshank and water rail on Island Lake @northcavebirds.bsky.social @yorkswildlife.bsky.social
August 23, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Had a good hour at North Cave Wetlands this afternoon, with the black-crowned night heron still at Far Lake, and nice views of greenshank and water rail on Island Lake @northcavebirds.bsky.social @yorkswildlife.bsky.social
Painted lady at @yorkswildlife.bsky.social Living Seas Centre, Flamborough
July 18, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Painted lady at @yorkswildlife.bsky.social Living Seas Centre, Flamborough
@flamboroughbird.bsky.social and four Whimbrel close to shore, flying north, 10.25am
July 14, 2025 at 9:28 AM
@flamboroughbird.bsky.social and four Whimbrel close to shore, flying north, 10.25am
@flamboroughbird.bsky.social At least 5 adult Med gulls at South Landing.
July 14, 2025 at 9:20 AM
@flamboroughbird.bsky.social At least 5 adult Med gulls at South Landing.
Beautiful morning for a quick walk at North Duffield Carrs @ldvnnr.bsky.social Skylarks and chiffchaffs singing, blossom looking stunning, pair of bullfinches + strong duck line-up, starring 8 or more pairs of pintail. @yorkbirding.bsky.social
April 7, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Beautiful morning for a quick walk at North Duffield Carrs @ldvnnr.bsky.social Skylarks and chiffchaffs singing, blossom looking stunning, pair of bullfinches + strong duck line-up, starring 8 or more pairs of pintail. @yorkbirding.bsky.social
@yorkbirding.bsky.social Grey wagtail opposite Bishopthorpe Marina just now
April 4, 2025 at 3:38 PM
@yorkbirding.bsky.social Grey wagtail opposite Bishopthorpe Marina just now
Today the American wigeon near East Cottingwith was much more obliging (and actually there, which helped). Pic taken at around 2.20pm today.
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March 15, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Today the American wigeon near East Cottingwith was much more obliging (and actually there, which helped). Pic taken at around 2.20pm today.
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Haha, you're not kidding!
March 11, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Haha, you're not kidding!
I kind of expected this would happen, Steve!
March 11, 2025 at 7:42 AM
I kind of expected this would happen, Steve!
American wigeon wasn't at the pond off Langrickegate Road at 4.40pm today (or at 5.30 on my way back). Tried the Refuge from East Cottingwith - not there either but 10 whooper swans and more black-tailed godwits than I could count. @yorkbirding.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social
March 10, 2025 at 6:15 PM
American wigeon wasn't at the pond off Langrickegate Road at 4.40pm today (or at 5.30 on my way back). Tried the Refuge from East Cottingwith - not there either but 10 whooper swans and more black-tailed godwits than I could count. @yorkbirding.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social
Really chuffed to see my first Iceland gull at Haverton Hill this afternoon. @teesbirds.bsky.social Stunning bird!
February 2, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Really chuffed to see my first Iceland gull at Haverton Hill this afternoon. @teesbirds.bsky.social Stunning bird!
Marsh, not marah - must learn not to write anything without my glasses on...
February 2, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Marsh, not marah - must learn not to write anything without my glasses on...
Some were ringed but couldn't get a close enough view through my scope to read anything.
February 2, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Some were ringed but couldn't get a close enough view through my scope to read anything.
@birdguides.bsky.social @teesbirds.bsky.social Big flock of twite down at Seaton Snook - I'm no good at counting birds in flocks but would estimate anywhere between 50.and 100 on the marah
February 2, 2025 at 2:24 PM
@birdguides.bsky.social @teesbirds.bsky.social Big flock of twite down at Seaton Snook - I'm no good at counting birds in flocks but would estimate anywhere between 50.and 100 on the marah