Whitby Naturalists
@whitbynats.bsky.social
Interests in natural history, geology, local history and archaeology. Active in conservation, recording, education. Lectures, field trips & visits, workshops, surveys.
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Snowdrop walk with Marian Brockway
Sun 15th Feb 10am
To the old Mulgrave Castle
Meet at SB car park bottom of Lythe Bank Sandsend YO21 3TG
Circular walk up West Beck , the castle and the old sawmill around 12.30 pm.
Followed by coffee at Wits End Cafe.
Sun 15th Feb 10am
To the old Mulgrave Castle
Meet at SB car park bottom of Lythe Bank Sandsend YO21 3TG
Circular walk up West Beck , the castle and the old sawmill around 12.30 pm.
Followed by coffee at Wits End Cafe.
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Slav Grebe still at Scaling this morning, no sign of yesterday's Red Breasted Merganser on the Esk and then failed to find the Black Redstart in the rain at Robin Hoods Bay this afternoon. A Bar Tailed Godwit on the beach. @whitbynats.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social
February 10, 2026 at 3:14 PM
Slav Grebe still at Scaling this morning, no sign of yesterday's Red Breasted Merganser on the Esk and then failed to find the Black Redstart in the rain at Robin Hoods Bay this afternoon. A Bar Tailed Godwit on the beach. @whitbynats.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social
Snowdrop walk with Marian Brockway
Sun 15th Feb 10am
To the old Mulgrave Castle
Meet at SB car park bottom of Lythe Bank Sandsend YO21 3TG
Circular walk up West Beck , the castle and the old sawmill around 12.30 pm.
Followed by coffee at Wits End Cafe.
Sun 15th Feb 10am
To the old Mulgrave Castle
Meet at SB car park bottom of Lythe Bank Sandsend YO21 3TG
Circular walk up West Beck , the castle and the old sawmill around 12.30 pm.
Followed by coffee at Wits End Cafe.
February 8, 2026 at 9:34 AM
Snowdrop walk with Marian Brockway
Sun 15th Feb 10am
To the old Mulgrave Castle
Meet at SB car park bottom of Lythe Bank Sandsend YO21 3TG
Circular walk up West Beck , the castle and the old sawmill around 12.30 pm.
Followed by coffee at Wits End Cafe.
Sun 15th Feb 10am
To the old Mulgrave Castle
Meet at SB car park bottom of Lythe Bank Sandsend YO21 3TG
Circular walk up West Beck , the castle and the old sawmill around 12.30 pm.
Followed by coffee at Wits End Cafe.
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15 Goosander, 5 Pink Feet, 6 Pochard, Shelduck, 9 Goldeneye, 3 Great Crested Grebes and 26 Cormorants at Scaling Dam this afternoon. @whitbynats.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social @teesbirds.bsky.social
February 7, 2026 at 4:17 PM
15 Goosander, 5 Pink Feet, 6 Pochard, Shelduck, 9 Goldeneye, 3 Great Crested Grebes and 26 Cormorants at Scaling Dam this afternoon. @whitbynats.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social @teesbirds.bsky.social
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2 Tundra Bean Geese and a few Whitefronts still at Scaling Dam this afternoon. @whitbynats.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social @teesbirds.bsky.social
February 1, 2026 at 5:56 PM
2 Tundra Bean Geese and a few Whitefronts still at Scaling Dam this afternoon. @whitbynats.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social @teesbirds.bsky.social
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Just back from a fantastic week birding in Norfolk. 120 Species inc Snow Goose in Lincs on Route, Black Winged Kite, Eastern Black Redstart, Black Bellied Dipper, Cranes, Iceland and Caspian Gulls, Bean Geese, Hen Harriers, Firecrest, Water Rail, Long Tailed Duck, Short Eared Owl, Red Necked Grebe.
January 30, 2026 at 5:49 PM
Just back from a fantastic week birding in Norfolk. 120 Species inc Snow Goose in Lincs on Route, Black Winged Kite, Eastern Black Redstart, Black Bellied Dipper, Cranes, Iceland and Caspian Gulls, Bean Geese, Hen Harriers, Firecrest, Water Rail, Long Tailed Duck, Short Eared Owl, Red Necked Grebe.
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An enjoyable morning at Saltwick Bay with Bar Tailed Godwit, 4 Eiders, 3 Purple Sands, 2 Teal, 8 Gannets, 2 Red Throated Divers and 19 Pink Feet flew south. @whitbynats.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social
January 21, 2026 at 12:31 PM
An enjoyable morning at Saltwick Bay with Bar Tailed Godwit, 4 Eiders, 3 Purple Sands, 2 Teal, 8 Gannets, 2 Red Throated Divers and 19 Pink Feet flew south. @whitbynats.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social
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3 Brent Geese on Whitby Golf course this afternoon. Thanks to Elaine Hoyle for the heads up. @whitbynats.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social
January 17, 2026 at 3:29 PM
3 Brent Geese on Whitby Golf course this afternoon. Thanks to Elaine Hoyle for the heads up. @whitbynats.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social
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18 Goosander at Scaling Dam this morning. @whitbynats.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social @teesbirds.bsky.social
January 17, 2026 at 11:54 AM
18 Goosander at Scaling Dam this morning. @whitbynats.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social @teesbirds.bsky.social
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At least 8 Brambling in a large mixed finch flock at Key Green near Egton Bridge. 3 Purple Sands and a Red Throated Diver from Whitby west pier. @whitbynats.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social
January 14, 2026 at 12:01 PM
At least 8 Brambling in a large mixed finch flock at Key Green near Egton Bridge. 3 Purple Sands and a Red Throated Diver from Whitby west pier. @whitbynats.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social
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A 7am start and a 10 mile circuit from home doing the Yorkshire bird race. 62 Species including Jack and Common Snipe, Barn, Little and Tawny Owls, Kingfisher, Green Woodpecker, Golden Plover and 5 Goosander. @whitbynats.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social
January 4, 2026 at 4:34 PM
A 7am start and a 10 mile circuit from home doing the Yorkshire bird race. 62 Species including Jack and Common Snipe, Barn, Little and Tawny Owls, Kingfisher, Green Woodpecker, Golden Plover and 5 Goosander. @whitbynats.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social
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48 species for our #NewYearPlantHunt around Whitby Upper Harbour, including several not seen before. Threatened snow held off till we finished. @bsbibotany.bsky.social
January 2, 2026 at 3:40 PM
48 species for our #NewYearPlantHunt around Whitby Upper Harbour, including several not seen before. Threatened snow held off till we finished. @bsbibotany.bsky.social
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39 species at Scaling Dam this morning including 5 White Fronts, Pink Feet, Long Tailed Duck and Willow Tit. @whitbynats.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social @teesbirds.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social
January 1, 2026 at 11:40 AM
39 species at Scaling Dam this morning including 5 White Fronts, Pink Feet, Long Tailed Duck and Willow Tit. @whitbynats.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social @teesbirds.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social
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Snow Bunting still on the approach road to Whitestone Point between the cattle grid and the houses. @whitbynats.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social
December 27, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Snow Bunting still on the approach road to Whitestone Point between the cattle grid and the houses. @whitbynats.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social
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On Fri 2nd Jan at 10am @whitbynats.bsky.social will begin their annual @bsbibotany.bsky.social #newyearplanthunt around Whitby Upper Harbour from the Swing Bridge. Last year's top 3 species, Daisy, Dandelion & Groundsel, are definitely on the route. 31 species last year - this year?
All welcome.
All welcome.
December 26, 2025 at 5:54 PM
On Fri 2nd Jan at 10am @whitbynats.bsky.social will begin their annual @bsbibotany.bsky.social #newyearplanthunt around Whitby Upper Harbour from the Swing Bridge. Last year's top 3 species, Daisy, Dandelion & Groundsel, are definitely on the route. 31 species last year - this year?
All welcome.
All welcome.
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Great Grey Shrike still in Harwood Dale forest this morning though distant. @whitbynats.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social
December 24, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Great Grey Shrike still in Harwood Dale forest this morning though distant. @whitbynats.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social
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A nice walk around whitby Laithes and Whitestone Point first thing this morning. Several mixed finch and Bunting flocks which included a few Twite. Also 4 Grey Partridges, Barn Owl and about 150 Pink Feet flew south. @whitbynats.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social
December 7, 2025 at 12:30 PM
A nice walk around whitby Laithes and Whitestone Point first thing this morning. Several mixed finch and Bunting flocks which included a few Twite. Also 4 Grey Partridges, Barn Owl and about 150 Pink Feet flew south. @whitbynats.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social
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23 Snow Buntings by the Cleveland Way, between Sandsend and Goldsborough at Overdale Wyke. @whitbynats.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social
November 30, 2025 at 3:59 PM
23 Snow Buntings by the Cleveland Way, between Sandsend and Goldsborough at Overdale Wyke. @whitbynats.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social
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Long Tailed Duck and Common Scoter still at Scaling Dam this morning. 10 Whooper Swans flew off west at 8am. @whitbynats.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social @teesbirds.bsky.social
November 29, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Long Tailed Duck and Common Scoter still at Scaling Dam this morning. 10 Whooper Swans flew off west at 8am. @whitbynats.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social @teesbirds.bsky.social
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Sat 29th Nov 2025
2pm Normanby Room Whitby Museum
The Harvest Mouse: Nature's Tiny Acrobat
By Hillary Koll
Focusing on the ecology of this endearing species with a recent reintroduction project in the area.
Spoiler alert! The talk will contain many cute photographs.
Members £1
Visitors £2
2pm Normanby Room Whitby Museum
The Harvest Mouse: Nature's Tiny Acrobat
By Hillary Koll
Focusing on the ecology of this endearing species with a recent reintroduction project in the area.
Spoiler alert! The talk will contain many cute photographs.
Members £1
Visitors £2
November 24, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Sat 29th Nov 2025
2pm Normanby Room Whitby Museum
The Harvest Mouse: Nature's Tiny Acrobat
By Hillary Koll
Focusing on the ecology of this endearing species with a recent reintroduction project in the area.
Spoiler alert! The talk will contain many cute photographs.
Members £1
Visitors £2
2pm Normanby Room Whitby Museum
The Harvest Mouse: Nature's Tiny Acrobat
By Hillary Koll
Focusing on the ecology of this endearing species with a recent reintroduction project in the area.
Spoiler alert! The talk will contain many cute photographs.
Members £1
Visitors £2
Sat 29th Nov 2025
2pm Normanby Room Whitby Museum
The Harvest Mouse: Nature's Tiny Acrobat
By Hillary Koll
Focusing on the ecology of this endearing species with a recent reintroduction project in the area.
Spoiler alert! The talk will contain many cute photographs.
Members £1
Visitors £2
2pm Normanby Room Whitby Museum
The Harvest Mouse: Nature's Tiny Acrobat
By Hillary Koll
Focusing on the ecology of this endearing species with a recent reintroduction project in the area.
Spoiler alert! The talk will contain many cute photographs.
Members £1
Visitors £2
November 24, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Sat 29th Nov 2025
2pm Normanby Room Whitby Museum
The Harvest Mouse: Nature's Tiny Acrobat
By Hillary Koll
Focusing on the ecology of this endearing species with a recent reintroduction project in the area.
Spoiler alert! The talk will contain many cute photographs.
Members £1
Visitors £2
2pm Normanby Room Whitby Museum
The Harvest Mouse: Nature's Tiny Acrobat
By Hillary Koll
Focusing on the ecology of this endearing species with a recent reintroduction project in the area.
Spoiler alert! The talk will contain many cute photographs.
Members £1
Visitors £2
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Sat 22nd Nov 2025
2pm Normanby Room Whitby Museum
Whitby Ghost Signs
By Peter Craggs
Typically historic hand painted advertising signs or old shop signs preserved on buildings that have since changed use.
An important part of the historic fabric on our high streets.
Members £1
Visitors £2
2pm Normanby Room Whitby Museum
Whitby Ghost Signs
By Peter Craggs
Typically historic hand painted advertising signs or old shop signs preserved on buildings that have since changed use.
An important part of the historic fabric on our high streets.
Members £1
Visitors £2
November 17, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Sat 22nd Nov 2025
2pm Normanby Room Whitby Museum
Whitby Ghost Signs
By Peter Craggs
Typically historic hand painted advertising signs or old shop signs preserved on buildings that have since changed use.
An important part of the historic fabric on our high streets.
Members £1
Visitors £2
2pm Normanby Room Whitby Museum
Whitby Ghost Signs
By Peter Craggs
Typically historic hand painted advertising signs or old shop signs preserved on buildings that have since changed use.
An important part of the historic fabric on our high streets.
Members £1
Visitors £2
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A pair of Gadwall on the mud on the tidal stretch of the Esk this morning were only the second ever record for my Ruswarp patch. @whitbynats.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social
November 19, 2025 at 3:11 PM
A pair of Gadwall on the mud on the tidal stretch of the Esk this morning were only the second ever record for my Ruswarp patch. @whitbynats.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social
Sat 22nd Nov 2025
2pm Normanby Room Whitby Museum
Whitby Ghost Signs
By Peter Craggs
Typically historic hand painted advertising signs or old shop signs preserved on buildings that have since changed use.
An important part of the historic fabric on our high streets.
Members £1
Visitors £2
2pm Normanby Room Whitby Museum
Whitby Ghost Signs
By Peter Craggs
Typically historic hand painted advertising signs or old shop signs preserved on buildings that have since changed use.
An important part of the historic fabric on our high streets.
Members £1
Visitors £2
November 17, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Sat 22nd Nov 2025
2pm Normanby Room Whitby Museum
Whitby Ghost Signs
By Peter Craggs
Typically historic hand painted advertising signs or old shop signs preserved on buildings that have since changed use.
An important part of the historic fabric on our high streets.
Members £1
Visitors £2
2pm Normanby Room Whitby Museum
Whitby Ghost Signs
By Peter Craggs
Typically historic hand painted advertising signs or old shop signs preserved on buildings that have since changed use.
An important part of the historic fabric on our high streets.
Members £1
Visitors £2
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Distant Long Tailed Duck in the nature reserve at Scaling Dam this afternoon. @whitbynats.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social @teesbirds.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social
November 16, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Distant Long Tailed Duck in the nature reserve at Scaling Dam this afternoon. @whitbynats.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social @teesbirds.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social
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A nice days local birding with Short Eared Owl, 4 Woodcocks, Chiffchaff and a few Goldcrests at Hawsker Bottoms this am and Snow Bunting and 14 Brent Geese at Laithes farm this afternoon. @whitbynats.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social
November 15, 2025 at 5:56 PM
A nice days local birding with Short Eared Owl, 4 Woodcocks, Chiffchaff and a few Goldcrests at Hawsker Bottoms this am and Snow Bunting and 14 Brent Geese at Laithes farm this afternoon. @whitbynats.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social