Lee Woods
@woodybirder.bsky.social
Suffolk birder and part-time twitcher. Local patch Thorpeness and have a fascination for the Northern Isles.
Reposted by Lee Woods
Just picked this up from the framers and hung it on my study wall. A beautiful drawing from an original photo of the Siberian Rubythroat I found on Fetlar in 2019. Thanks to @ruths-portraits.bsky.social for doing such a beautiful commission for me #ukbirding
November 14, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Just picked this up from the framers and hung it on my study wall. A beautiful drawing from an original photo of the Siberian Rubythroat I found on Fetlar in 2019. Thanks to @ruths-portraits.bsky.social for doing such a beautiful commission for me #ukbirding
BOC shot of the presumed 1w Durian Shrike present at North Warren this afternoon.
November 9, 2025 at 3:08 PM
BOC shot of the presumed 1w Durian Shrike present at North Warren this afternoon.
November 9, 2025 at 2:56 PM
BOC shot of the presumed 1w Durian Shrike present at North Warren this afternoon.
Tough 7 mile slog around Thorpeness this morning with @scottmayson.bsky.social with highlights being 2 Firecrest and 3 Great Egret. Pallas's Warbler at Aldeburgh Church was to close not to give it a look.
November 8, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Tough 7 mile slog around Thorpeness this morning with @scottmayson.bsky.social with highlights being 2 Firecrest and 3 Great Egret. Pallas's Warbler at Aldeburgh Church was to close not to give it a look.
Reposted by Lee Woods
October 22, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Lovely morning birding in the murk and drizzle around Thorpeness OCP. Amongst the 60+ Goldcrest, at least 5 Firecrest and 2 Yellow-browed Warbler present #SuffolkBirding #UKBirding
October 20, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Lovely morning birding in the murk and drizzle around Thorpeness OCP. Amongst the 60+ Goldcrest, at least 5 Firecrest and 2 Yellow-browed Warbler present #SuffolkBirding #UKBirding
Reposted by Lee Woods
MEGA - White-throated Needletail earlier this pm at Tophill Low, E.Yorks
First mainland record since 1991 😲
No sign at the moment but make sure you have the BirdAlertPRO app if its re-found.
Get a 30-day free trial here rarebirdalert.co.uk/realdata/bir...
📷 via tophilllow.blogspot.com
First mainland record since 1991 😲
No sign at the moment but make sure you have the BirdAlertPRO app if its re-found.
Get a 30-day free trial here rarebirdalert.co.uk/realdata/bir...
📷 via tophilllow.blogspot.com
October 8, 2025 at 1:37 PM
MEGA - White-throated Needletail earlier this pm at Tophill Low, E.Yorks
First mainland record since 1991 😲
No sign at the moment but make sure you have the BirdAlertPRO app if its re-found.
Get a 30-day free trial here rarebirdalert.co.uk/realdata/bir...
📷 via tophilllow.blogspot.com
First mainland record since 1991 😲
No sign at the moment but make sure you have the BirdAlertPRO app if its re-found.
Get a 30-day free trial here rarebirdalert.co.uk/realdata/bir...
📷 via tophilllow.blogspot.com
😍
And breathe. After 2.5h soggy dipping yet hoping, male Siberian thrush at Asta, Shetland. @dbradnum.bsky.social @beardybirder.bsky.social @moorebirdsbybike.bsky.social #ukbirding
October 6, 2025 at 12:21 PM
😍
Just returned from a much needed break to the Shetland Isles (my 14th visit) with @scottmayson.bsky.social and @wallcreeper1.bsky.social
For me, my birding highlight of the trip was watching my 3rd Pallas's Grasshopper Warbler down to 20ft with 7 other birders whilst on Unst.
For me, my birding highlight of the trip was watching my 3rd Pallas's Grasshopper Warbler down to 20ft with 7 other birders whilst on Unst.
October 1, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Whilst birding on Unst, news broke of an Eastern Bonelli's Warbler. The bird performed well to the small crowd present. #RareBirdsUK #UKBirding
October 1, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Whilst birding on Unst, news broke of an Eastern Bonelli's Warbler. The bird performed well to the small crowd present. #RareBirdsUK #UKBirding
Just returned from a much needed break to the Shetland Isles (my 14th visit) with @scottmayson.bsky.social and @wallcreeper1.bsky.social
For me, my birding highlight of the trip was watching my 3rd Pallas's Grasshopper Warbler down to 20ft with 7 other birders whilst on Unst.
For me, my birding highlight of the trip was watching my 3rd Pallas's Grasshopper Warbler down to 20ft with 7 other birders whilst on Unst.
October 1, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Just returned from a much needed break to the Shetland Isles (my 14th visit) with @scottmayson.bsky.social and @wallcreeper1.bsky.social
For me, my birding highlight of the trip was watching my 3rd Pallas's Grasshopper Warbler down to 20ft with 7 other birders whilst on Unst.
For me, my birding highlight of the trip was watching my 3rd Pallas's Grasshopper Warbler down to 20ft with 7 other birders whilst on Unst.
Black Stork still present and showing well at Boyton Marshes 11082025. #UKBirding #SuffolkBirding
August 11, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Black Stork still present and showing well at Boyton Marshes 11082025. #UKBirding #SuffolkBirding
Zitting Cisticola (Fan-tailed Warbler) still present and showing well on Corporation Marshes, Walberswick. 09082025. #UKBirding #SuffolkBirding
August 9, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Zitting Cisticola (Fan-tailed Warbler) still present and showing well on Corporation Marshes, Walberswick. 09082025. #UKBirding #SuffolkBirding
Reposted by Lee Woods
Congratulations to William Brame @landguardbirder.bsky.social for realising this was a different white butterfly. Now confirmed by @chrisvanswaay.bsky.social as a Southern Small White - the first seen in England. As it is a female let's hope it has been laying eggs. @matthewberry.bsky.social
August 3, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Congratulations to William Brame @landguardbirder.bsky.social for realising this was a different white butterfly. Now confirmed by @chrisvanswaay.bsky.social as a Southern Small White - the first seen in England. As it is a female let's hope it has been laying eggs. @matthewberry.bsky.social
After giving me and others the run-around over the past few days, the Black Stork had finally settled down and was showing well at Boyton Marshes 28072025. #SuffolkBirding #UKBirding
July 28, 2025 at 2:47 PM
After giving me and others the run-around over the past few days, the Black Stork had finally settled down and was showing well at Boyton Marshes 28072025. #SuffolkBirding #UKBirding
In light of yesterday's MEGA Pallas's Reed Bunting on Fair Isle, I bring you Reed Bunting from Shingle Street in Fair Isle type habitat #SuffolkBiridng
June 3, 2025 at 2:07 PM
In light of yesterday's MEGA Pallas's Reed Bunting on Fair Isle, I bring you Reed Bunting from Shingle Street in Fair Isle type habitat #SuffolkBiridng
Whinchat on my morning walk around Shingle Street. #SuffolkBirding
April 21, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Whinchat on my morning walk around Shingle Street. #SuffolkBirding
Alton Water: 29 Chiffchaff (5 up on this time last year) on my circular route this morning. #SuffolkBirding
March 21, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Alton Water: 29 Chiffchaff (5 up on this time last year) on my circular route this morning. #SuffolkBirding
Lovely morning out in the sunshine around the North Warren area. My first Spoonbill of the Year, Great Egret, 51 EWFG, Water Pipit, 7 Goosander and Jack Snipe. #SuffolkBirding
March 2, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Lovely morning out in the sunshine around the North Warren area. My first Spoonbill of the Year, Great Egret, 51 EWFG, Water Pipit, 7 Goosander and Jack Snipe. #SuffolkBirding
Reposted by Lee Woods
One of 2 Spoonbills at North Warren this morning with @woodybirder.bsky.social #SuffolkBirds
March 2, 2025 at 8:58 AM
One of 2 Spoonbills at North Warren this morning with @woodybirder.bsky.social #SuffolkBirds
Hawfinch (1 of 6) still present at All Saints Church, Holbrook, though mobile. #UKBirding #SuffolkBirding
February 23, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Hawfinch (1 of 6) still present at All Saints Church, Holbrook, though mobile. #UKBirding #SuffolkBirding
Despite the murk and gloom of this morning, the walk from Boyton Marshes to Hollesley Marshes with @scottmayson.bsky.social produced 315 Russian White-fronted Geese, single Pale-bellied Brent Goose, Merlin and Cattle Egret amongst the regulars. #SuffolkBirding
February 22, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Despite the murk and gloom of this morning, the walk from Boyton Marshes to Hollesley Marshes with @scottmayson.bsky.social produced 315 Russian White-fronted Geese, single Pale-bellied Brent Goose, Merlin and Cattle Egret amongst the regulars. #SuffolkBirding
After several failed attempts, I finally connected with Black-throated Diver this morning that's been present on the Orwell Estuary for several weeks. The bird was viewable from Clamphouse Marsh, Chelmodiston #SuffolkBirding
February 21, 2025 at 3:00 PM
After several failed attempts, I finally connected with Black-throated Diver this morning that's been present on the Orwell Estuary for several weeks. The bird was viewable from Clamphouse Marsh, Chelmodiston #SuffolkBirding
Enjoyed a lovely morning's birding with @scottmayson.bsky.social around our usual haunts. Highlights included 5+ Water Pipit, 6 EWFG, Jack Snipe, Ring-necked Duck, Hooded Crow, 2 Great Egret and 6 Whooper Swan. #UKBirding #SuffolkBirding
February 16, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Enjoyed a lovely morning's birding with @scottmayson.bsky.social around our usual haunts. Highlights included 5+ Water Pipit, 6 EWFG, Jack Snipe, Ring-necked Duck, Hooded Crow, 2 Great Egret and 6 Whooper Swan. #UKBirding #SuffolkBirding