Stuart Griffiths
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Birder based in East Yorkshire. Local patch North Cave Wetlands (NCW).
Two drake Smew at Tophill Low Nature 22/1/26 - one looks pristine, the other showing darker flanks.
January 22, 2026 at 3:56 PM
Two drake Smew at Tophill Low Nature 22/1/26 - one looks pristine, the other showing darker flanks.
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147 Hen Harriers confirmed 'missing' or illegally killed in UK since 2018 - most of them on or close to grouse moors.
Data extracted from reports by Natural England, RSPB, HSE, various Police forces, National Wildlife Crime Unit.
#RaptorResearch 🌍
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2026/01/21/1...
Data extracted from reports by Natural England, RSPB, HSE, various Police forces, National Wildlife Crime Unit.
#RaptorResearch 🌍
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2026/01/21/1...
147 Hen Harriers confirmed ‘missing’ or illegally killed in UK since 2018, most of them on or close to grouse moors
For anyone who still wants to pretend that the grouse shooting industry isn’t responsible for the systematic extermination of Hen Harriers on grouse moors across the UK, here’s the latest catalogue…
raptorpersecutionuk.org
January 21, 2026 at 11:51 AM
147 Hen Harriers confirmed 'missing' or illegally killed in UK since 2018 - most of them on or close to grouse moors.
Data extracted from reports by Natural England, RSPB, HSE, various Police forces, National Wildlife Crime Unit.
#RaptorResearch 🌍
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2026/01/21/1...
Data extracted from reports by Natural England, RSPB, HSE, various Police forces, National Wildlife Crime Unit.
#RaptorResearch 🌍
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2026/01/21/1...
This aythya hybrid was on D reservoir Tophill Low today. I think it may be a Pochard x Ferruginous - views welcome.
January 6, 2026 at 3:00 PM
This aythya hybrid was on D reservoir Tophill Low today. I think it may be a Pochard x Ferruginous - views welcome.
Nice to see so many Grouse in North Yorkshire today. 19 Black and 60+ Red. No raptors other than one Kestrel in what look perfect habitat for BoP.
January 3, 2026 at 5:17 PM
Nice to see so many Grouse in North Yorkshire today. 19 Black and 60+ Red. No raptors other than one Kestrel in what look perfect habitat for BoP.
Starlings leaving their roost at NCW 7/12/25 - great spectacle
December 7, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Starlings leaving their roost at NCW 7/12/25 - great spectacle
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About 80,000 Starlings leaving their Reed-bed roost early this morning
December 3, 2025 at 6:35 PM
About 80,000 Starlings leaving their Reed-bed roost early this morning
Goosander have been hard to see at NCW this year so a party of three today, these two and a female were welcome. Apparently the immature is this year’s bird - I am surprised how advanced it is.
November 27, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Goosander have been hard to see at NCW this year so a party of three today, these two and a female were welcome. Apparently the immature is this year’s bird - I am surprised how advanced it is.
Red crested Pochard at NCW today. This bird hides well on Crosslands Lake.
November 24, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Red crested Pochard at NCW today. This bird hides well on Crosslands Lake.
This Jack Snipe was found on our reserve using a thermal imaging camera. Great to see and record it without disturbance.
November 18, 2025 at 6:09 PM
This Jack Snipe was found on our reserve using a thermal imaging camera. Great to see and record it without disturbance.
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🌿 Love wildlife and winter landscapes?
We’re looking for two Winter Volunteers to help care for Spurn Bird Observatory and its beautiful surroundings this season.
Be part of something wild. 🕊️
👉 Learn more & apply: spurnbirdobservatory.co.uk/news/winter-...
We’re looking for two Winter Volunteers to help care for Spurn Bird Observatory and its beautiful surroundings this season.
Be part of something wild. 🕊️
👉 Learn more & apply: spurnbirdobservatory.co.uk/news/winter-...
November 12, 2025 at 5:01 PM
🌿 Love wildlife and winter landscapes?
We’re looking for two Winter Volunteers to help care for Spurn Bird Observatory and its beautiful surroundings this season.
Be part of something wild. 🕊️
👉 Learn more & apply: spurnbirdobservatory.co.uk/news/winter-...
We’re looking for two Winter Volunteers to help care for Spurn Bird Observatory and its beautiful surroundings this season.
Be part of something wild. 🕊️
👉 Learn more & apply: spurnbirdobservatory.co.uk/news/winter-...
One of the eight Whooper Swans that came into Crosslands Lake, NCW today was ringed in Iceland in August. Fantastic to be able to get instant feedback like this.
November 3, 2025 at 1:09 PM
One of the eight Whooper Swans that came into Crosslands Lake, NCW today was ringed in Iceland in August. Fantastic to be able to get instant feedback like this.
Reposted by Stuart Griffiths
Yearlist to end of October 2025 at North Cave Wetlands stands at 164 species with new birds for the month shown in Red..
The most unexpected bird of the month and also a new species for the reserve was a Hoopoe that flew over the Viewing Platform on the 3rd.
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The most unexpected bird of the month and also a new species for the reserve was a Hoopoe that flew over the Viewing Platform on the 3rd.
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November 1, 2025 at 7:52 AM
Yearlist to end of October 2025 at North Cave Wetlands stands at 164 species with new birds for the month shown in Red..
The most unexpected bird of the month and also a new species for the reserve was a Hoopoe that flew over the Viewing Platform on the 3rd.
@northcavewet.bsky.social
The most unexpected bird of the month and also a new species for the reserve was a Hoopoe that flew over the Viewing Platform on the 3rd.
@northcavewet.bsky.social
Grey Plover Crosslands Lake NCW 22/10/25
October 22, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Grey Plover Crosslands Lake NCW 22/10/25
Black-faced Bunting - Spurn 20/10/25 - congratulations to the finder
October 20, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Black-faced Bunting - Spurn 20/10/25 - congratulations to the finder
Pectoral Sandpiper at Easington Lagoons- it showed well today.
October 19, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Pectoral Sandpiper at Easington Lagoons- it showed well today.
You know when people say record shot and it’s no such thing? Well not in this case, but I am so pleased that NCW finally scored Glossy Ibis today that I wanted to post this shot.
September 11, 2025 at 5:24 PM
You know when people say record shot and it’s no such thing? Well not in this case, but I am so pleased that NCW finally scored Glossy Ibis today that I wanted to post this shot.
The people on site first thing were lucky to get good views of the Night Heron at North Cave Wetlands. Shortly after this it flew into vegetation and wasn’t see again up to 14:30.
August 20, 2025 at 3:11 PM
The people on site first thing were lucky to get good views of the Night Heron at North Cave Wetlands. Shortly after this it flew into vegetation and wasn’t see again up to 14:30.
Night Heron showed well this am at NCW - presumably the returning bird from last year
August 20, 2025 at 7:12 AM
Night Heron showed well this am at NCW - presumably the returning bird from last year
Bird of the day today was this Clouded Yellow butterfly. Thanks to @northcavebirds.bsky.social
August 1, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Bird of the day today was this Clouded Yellow butterfly. Thanks to @northcavebirds.bsky.social
It’s been a bit quiet on the wader front at NCW so two beautiful Wood Sandpipers today were very welcome.
July 22, 2025 at 10:01 AM
It’s been a bit quiet on the wader front at NCW so two beautiful Wood Sandpipers today were very welcome.
An adult Cuckoo at NCW today. It won’t be long before these leave the country.
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July 9, 2025 at 2:07 PM
An adult Cuckoo at NCW today. It won’t be long before these leave the country.
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Two years ago avian flu ripped through our reserve, we lost many Black headed Gulls and all Mediterranean Gulls, so it’s great to see at least 7 juveniles (3 families), this year. NCW, East Yorkshire.
July 7, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Two years ago avian flu ripped through our reserve, we lost many Black headed Gulls and all Mediterranean Gulls, so it’s great to see at least 7 juveniles (3 families), this year. NCW, East Yorkshire.
It was hard to catch up with Whimbrels at NCW last year so it is good that there seems to be a few birds on the reserve regularly. These two from 5/5/25
May 6, 2025 at 9:26 AM
It was hard to catch up with Whimbrels at NCW last year so it is good that there seems to be a few birds on the reserve regularly. These two from 5/5/25
Surely the best dabbling duck? Drake Garganey at NCW 3/5/25 - seems to have been an influx today.
May 3, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Surely the best dabbling duck? Drake Garganey at NCW 3/5/25 - seems to have been an influx today.
The first Wheatear of the year at NCW is always a delight. This bird brightened a damp day 15/4/25
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April 15, 2025 at 10:38 AM
The first Wheatear of the year at NCW is always a delight. This bird brightened a damp day 15/4/25
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