Ray York
@tractortwitchrr.bsky.social
East Anglian birder, tractor boy, proud dad & grandad. Like to be out as much as possible, enjoying birding around the county, the country and abroad.
Some of the birds seen on a pleasant morning around @SWTLackfordLake this morning. Siskin, Grey Heron, Greenfinches, Great White Egret. #UKBirds #SuffolkBirding
January 12, 2026 at 6:37 PM
Some of the birds seen on a pleasant morning around @SWTLackfordLake this morning. Siskin, Grey Heron, Greenfinches, Great White Egret. #UKBirds #SuffolkBirding
Snow Buntings at Landguard Common beach this morning. Managed to catch them perched on a hand rail. #UKBirding #SuffolkBirds
January 8, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Snow Buntings at Landguard Common beach this morning. Managed to catch them perched on a hand rail. #UKBirding #SuffolkBirds
Day 2 of the new year and a trip into Essex. Started with Red Necked Grebe at Ardleigh, then on to Abberton for Bewick’s Swans, Bean Geese, Smew, Red Crested Pochards, Goosander, Kingfisher, Little Stints, Green Sandpiper, GWE.
No pics today, it was too cold for camera action.
No pics today, it was too cold for camera action.
January 2, 2026 at 6:14 PM
Day 2 of the new year and a trip into Essex. Started with Red Necked Grebe at Ardleigh, then on to Abberton for Bewick’s Swans, Bean Geese, Smew, Red Crested Pochards, Goosander, Kingfisher, Little Stints, Green Sandpiper, GWE.
No pics today, it was too cold for camera action.
No pics today, it was too cold for camera action.
A solid start to the new year with 58 species recorded in and around the Ipswich area including Mandarin Duck & Ring Necked Parakeet in Christchurch Park. #UKBirding. #SuffolkBirds la
January 1, 2026 at 4:24 PM
A solid start to the new year with 58 species recorded in and around the Ipswich area including Mandarin Duck & Ring Necked Parakeet in Christchurch Park. #UKBirding. #SuffolkBirds la
Wishing all my family, friends and followers a very Merry Xmas and a healthy, prosperous and successful New Year.
December 24, 2025 at 6:37 AM
Wishing all my family, friends and followers a very Merry Xmas and a healthy, prosperous and successful New Year.
The pair of Smew were showing really well west of the Layer Breton causeway at Abberton reservoir this morning. #UKBirding #EssexBirds
December 19, 2025 at 7:51 PM
The pair of Smew were showing really well west of the Layer Breton causeway at Abberton reservoir this morning. #UKBirding #EssexBirds
Lovely morning around Abberton reservoir west end. Smew, Goosander, Goldeneye, Red Crested Pochard, Slavonian Grebe, Little Stint, Ruff, Ringed Plovers were the best bits. #UKBirding #EssexBirds
December 19, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Lovely morning around Abberton reservoir west end. Smew, Goosander, Goldeneye, Red Crested Pochard, Slavonian Grebe, Little Stint, Ruff, Ringed Plovers were the best bits. #UKBirding #EssexBirds
A Stonechat checking us out as we were checking out the ducks and geese from the screen at RSPB Hollesley Marsh this morning. Also found Cattle Egrets, Water Pipit, Snipe but no sign of the Bean Geese. #UKBirding #SuffolkBirds
December 16, 2025 at 4:51 PM
A Stonechat checking us out as we were checking out the ducks and geese from the screen at RSPB Hollesley Marsh this morning. Also found Cattle Egrets, Water Pipit, Snipe but no sign of the Bean Geese. #UKBirding #SuffolkBirds
Another excellent day at @rspbminsmere.bsky.social . Fieldfares, Redwings, Siskins in the north bushes, Temminck’s Stint, Golden Plovers, Snipe on the scrape, Bitterns, Marsh Harriers, Merlin from Bittern hide and finished with a spectacular Starling murmuration. . #UKBirding #SuffolkBirds
December 13, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Another excellent day at @rspbminsmere.bsky.social . Fieldfares, Redwings, Siskins in the north bushes, Temminck’s Stint, Golden Plovers, Snipe on the scrape, Bitterns, Marsh Harriers, Merlin from Bittern hide and finished with a spectacular Starling murmuration. . #UKBirding #SuffolkBirds
Lovely conditions today around @rspbminsmere.bsky.social for my monthly meet up with Steve and Marie. Temminck’s Stint, Water Pipit, Golden Plover on the scrape and Fieldfares, Redwings, Siskins in the North Bushes were the best. #UKBirding #SuffolkBirds
December 2, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Lovely conditions today around @rspbminsmere.bsky.social for my monthly meet up with Steve and Marie. Temminck’s Stint, Water Pipit, Golden Plover on the scrape and Fieldfares, Redwings, Siskins in the North Bushes were the best. #UKBirding #SuffolkBirds
A trip out to SWTLackfordLakes and a little patience resulted in good views of the Green Winged Teal this morning + a male Crossbill from the visitor centre. #SuffolkBirds #UKBirding
November 17, 2025 at 3:13 PM
A trip out to SWTLackfordLakes and a little patience resulted in good views of the Green Winged Teal this morning + a male Crossbill from the visitor centre. #SuffolkBirds #UKBirding
Today we spent the morning enjoying the Crossbills in and around Westleton Heath. Although generally very mobile they are also very accommodating on occasions. Dartfords, Wood Larks, Stonechats also recorded . #SuffolkBirds. #UKBirding
November 4, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Today we spent the morning enjoying the Crossbills in and around Westleton Heath. Although generally very mobile they are also very accommodating on occasions. Dartfords, Wood Larks, Stonechats also recorded . #SuffolkBirds. #UKBirding
Crossbills coming down to drink at Upper Hollesley Common this morning. 35.10.2025.
October 25, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Crossbills coming down to drink at Upper Hollesley Common this morning. 35.10.2025.
The Brown Shrike at Upper Hollesley Common in windy conditions this morning.
October 25, 2025 at 3:02 PM
The Brown Shrike at Upper Hollesley Common in windy conditions this morning.
Finally made it to Dunwich Heath today where favourable conditions made for good views of the Red-Tailed Shrike. Also enjoyed catching up with several friendly faces. #SuffolkBirds. #UkBirding
October 5, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Finally made it to Dunwich Heath today where favourable conditions made for good views of the Red-Tailed Shrike. Also enjoyed catching up with several friendly faces. #SuffolkBirds. #UkBirding
A morning walk around Westleton Heath followed by a couple of hours in Island Mere. Great White Egrets, Bitterns, Hobbies, Bearded Tits, Marsh Harriers, Kingfisher all showed well plus a distant Otter. #SuffolkBirds #UKBirding
October 2, 2025 at 7:18 PM
A morning walk around Westleton Heath followed by a couple of hours in Island Mere. Great White Egrets, Bitterns, Hobbies, Bearded Tits, Marsh Harriers, Kingfisher all showed well plus a distant Otter. #SuffolkBirds #UKBirding
A very pleasant morning around SWT Lackford Lakes with Steve & Marie. Main highlight was a small flock of Crossbills that came into a tree to the right of Bess’s hide, calling and showing well. #SuffolkBirds. #UKBirding
September 24, 2025 at 3:41 PM
A very pleasant morning around SWT Lackford Lakes with Steve & Marie. Main highlight was a small flock of Crossbills that came into a tree to the right of Bess’s hide, calling and showing well. #SuffolkBirds. #UKBirding
The female type Ruddy Duck was showing well at Leathes Ham, Lowestoft this morning. I had it all to myself at the time. #SuffolkBirds. #UKBirding
September 12, 2025 at 1:55 PM
The female type Ruddy Duck was showing well at Leathes Ham, Lowestoft this morning. I had it all to myself at the time. #SuffolkBirds. #UKBirding
Made a return visit to Landguard Common, Felixstowe this afternoon and finally caught up with the Wryneck feeding in front of the observatory just before the rain arrived. #SuffolkBirds #UKBirding
September 11, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Made a return visit to Landguard Common, Felixstowe this afternoon and finally caught up with the Wryneck feeding in front of the observatory just before the rain arrived. #SuffolkBirds #UKBirding
A successful trip around Landguard Common, Felixstowe this morning. Lots of Willow Warblers, Lesser Whitethroats + Black Redstarts, Wheatears and the overstaying Hoopoe. #SuffolkBirds #UKBirding
September 10, 2025 at 2:51 PM
A successful trip around Landguard Common, Felixstowe this morning. Lots of Willow Warblers, Lesser Whitethroats + Black Redstarts, Wheatears and the overstaying Hoopoe. #SuffolkBirds #UKBirding
Day trip to North Norfolk started with superb views of the Red Backed Shrike at Thornham, no sign of the Dotterel at Ringstead and finished with a good variety of waders at @rspbtitchwellsnett.bsky.social inc distant Pectoral Sandpiper. #UKBirds
September 4, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Day trip to North Norfolk started with superb views of the Red Backed Shrike at Thornham, no sign of the Dotterel at Ringstead and finished with a good variety of waders at @rspbtitchwellsnett.bsky.social inc distant Pectoral Sandpiper. #UKBirds
Whinchat around the tennis courts at Shingle Street this morning. 01.09.2025. #SuffolkBirds #UKBirding
September 1, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Whinchat around the tennis courts at Shingle Street this morning. 01.09.2025. #SuffolkBirds #UKBirding
Wheatear around the tennis court at Shingle Street this morning. 01.09.2025. #SuffolkBirds #UKBirding
September 1, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Wheatear around the tennis court at Shingle Street this morning. 01.09.2025. #SuffolkBirds #UKBirding
Lovely to see this Adder cross our path as we walked along the dunes at @rspbminsmere.bsky.social today.
August 28, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Lovely to see this Adder cross our path as we walked along the dunes at @rspbminsmere.bsky.social today.