Nathan B
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Avid birder, occasional twitcher. Home patch Haverah Park, nr Harrogate.
Great light at John O'Gaunts today on a very quick lunchtime jaunt today. Sparrowhawk, LTT and Snipe the top pics
December 3, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Great light at John O'Gaunts today on a very quick lunchtime jaunt today. Sparrowhawk, LTT and Snipe the top pics
2 Glossy Ibis flew right over me at Flasks, Nosterfield 12.26 today. probably the same 2 from Ripon City Wetlands reported earlier. Missed the Knot from the early report by Tim but Whoopers were still present. Hunting Kes, Peregrine and Red Kite along with an escapee Gyr reported later apparently
November 30, 2025 at 2:48 PM
2 Glossy Ibis flew right over me at Flasks, Nosterfield 12.26 today. probably the same 2 from Ripon City Wetlands reported earlier. Missed the Knot from the early report by Tim but Whoopers were still present. Hunting Kes, Peregrine and Red Kite along with an escapee Gyr reported later apparently
Happy the bluethroat hung around until today. lovely little thing. Nice close rock pipit and turnstone later on.
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November 23, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Happy the bluethroat hung around until today. lovely little thing. Nice close rock pipit and turnstone later on.
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There were two Hawfinch at Fountains Abbey viewed from the West Gate Car Park today (not open Fridays).
Plus a GBBG and a Ringed Plover nr Nosterfield. not as common inland this time of year
Plus a GBBG and a Ringed Plover nr Nosterfield. not as common inland this time of year
November 14, 2025 at 4:26 PM
There were two Hawfinch at Fountains Abbey viewed from the West Gate Car Park today (not open Fridays).
Plus a GBBG and a Ringed Plover nr Nosterfield. not as common inland this time of year
Plus a GBBG and a Ringed Plover nr Nosterfield. not as common inland this time of year
Poor picks but lots of views of Pallas's Leaf and Yellow browed Warbler @rspbbemptoncliffs.bsky.social today.
November 7, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Poor picks but lots of views of Pallas's Leaf and Yellow browed Warbler @rspbbemptoncliffs.bsky.social today.
South Gare today @teesbirds.bsky.social
At least 10 RTD, 6 RBM, 5 Shag, 2 Rock Pipit and a Purple Sandpiper nr the lighthouse this lunchtime.
At least 10 RTD, 6 RBM, 5 Shag, 2 Rock Pipit and a Purple Sandpiper nr the lighthouse this lunchtime.
October 31, 2025 at 4:44 PM
South Gare today @teesbirds.bsky.social
At least 10 RTD, 6 RBM, 5 Shag, 2 Rock Pipit and a Purple Sandpiper nr the lighthouse this lunchtime.
At least 10 RTD, 6 RBM, 5 Shag, 2 Rock Pipit and a Purple Sandpiper nr the lighthouse this lunchtime.
At least two Snow Bunting at Filey Brigg this a.m.
October 17, 2025 at 7:10 AM
At least two Snow Bunting at Filey Brigg this a.m.
Slipped over the border for a Ross's Goose tick!
Perhaps a Todd's but more likely a juv Canada?!
First visit to RSPB Marshside... looks like a great place to explore!
Perhaps a Todd's but more likely a juv Canada?!
First visit to RSPB Marshside... looks like a great place to explore!
October 10, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Slipped over the border for a Ross's Goose tick!
Perhaps a Todd's but more likely a juv Canada?!
First visit to RSPB Marshside... looks like a great place to explore!
Perhaps a Todd's but more likely a juv Canada?!
First visit to RSPB Marshside... looks like a great place to explore!
Quick stops over last couple of days. Thanks to Lee for the Lesser Scaup on his patch at Gouthwaite (still present this a.m.)... plus a thermed long distance Bittern and a photogenic Stonechat at Swilly
October 9, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Quick stops over last couple of days. Thanks to Lee for the Lesser Scaup on his patch at Gouthwaite (still present this a.m.)... plus a thermed long distance Bittern and a photogenic Stonechat at Swilly
... phalarope nosterfield today
September 28, 2025 at 10:27 AM
... phalarope nosterfield today
Barred Warbler showed well at Bempton today.
September 26, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Barred Warbler showed well at Bempton today.
Farnley Reservoir in the middle of Leeds always surprises! Spotted Redshank, Green and Common Sandpiper, Snipe and Goosander present this lunch. Also green ringed LBBG "N2A1"
Thanks to the locals who watch it and let everyone know via
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Thanks to the locals who watch it and let everyone know via
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September 16, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Farnley Reservoir in the middle of Leeds always surprises! Spotted Redshank, Green and Common Sandpiper, Snipe and Goosander present this lunch. Also green ringed LBBG "N2A1"
Thanks to the locals who watch it and let everyone know via
@birdguides.bsky.social
Thanks to the locals who watch it and let everyone know via
@birdguides.bsky.social
v quick visit to Lin Dyke / Fairburn Ings. Hobby perched, Cattle Egrets close by and then some Raven landed as I was leaving
September 9, 2025 at 5:17 PM
v quick visit to Lin Dyke / Fairburn Ings. Hobby perched, Cattle Egrets close by and then some Raven landed as I was leaving
Lots of birds between Saltholme & NthGare. Including a Sprawk grabbing a wader! Pleased with finding 2LittleStints at SeatonSnook + always good to see CurlewSand. 3WaterRails+Wood+Green Sand +many others. Always great friendly knowledgable birders around Cleveland way too. @teesbirds.bsky.social
September 5, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Lots of birds between Saltholme & NthGare. Including a Sprawk grabbing a wader! Pleased with finding 2LittleStints at SeatonSnook + always good to see CurlewSand. 3WaterRails+Wood+Green Sand +many others. Always great friendly knowledgable birders around Cleveland way too. @teesbirds.bsky.social
some better shots later
September 5, 2025 at 1:41 PM
some better shots later
Little stint still present in Dunlin/common R Plover flock at Seaton Snook...
Curlew Sand next to rock pool just south of North Gare just now.
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Curlew Sand next to rock pool just south of North Gare just now.
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September 5, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Little stint still present in Dunlin/common R Plover flock at Seaton Snook...
Curlew Sand next to rock pool just south of North Gare just now.
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Curlew Sand next to rock pool just south of North Gare just now.
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One of those times you hope for when birding. Within 5 mins... Refound the Pectoral Sandpiper at Swilly 16.30. Two Hobby fly overhead, as I turn the corner a Bittern stood on the path. Then 2 greenshank, 6 blackwits, 6 snipe plus Curlew in the mud. Beardies calling nearbye! Not too shabby.
August 19, 2025 at 5:35 PM
One of those times you hope for when birding. Within 5 mins... Refound the Pectoral Sandpiper at Swilly 16.30. Two Hobby fly overhead, as I turn the corner a Bittern stood on the path. Then 2 greenshank, 6 blackwits, 6 snipe plus Curlew in the mud. Beardies calling nearbye! Not too shabby.
Incredible array of birds at Beacon Ponds today. The curlew and white rumped sandpiper were the highlights. Marsh harrier over.
August 15, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Incredible array of birds at Beacon Ponds today. The curlew and white rumped sandpiper were the highlights. Marsh harrier over.
I cant remember seeing a little grebe stood up out of water before. Also 2 Egyptian Goose, Wood Sand, Green Sand, Turnstone, LRP, BNG, Garganey, Bearded Tit, etc at Swilly today
August 12, 2025 at 8:28 PM
I cant remember seeing a little grebe stood up out of water before. Also 2 Egyptian Goose, Wood Sand, Green Sand, Turnstone, LRP, BNG, Garganey, Bearded Tit, etc at Swilly today
One of my faves... Bearded Tit at Swilly today. one of over 70 species seen.
August 12, 2025 at 8:01 PM
One of my faves... Bearded Tit at Swilly today. one of over 70 species seen.
Cracking trip around South Gare today with very active 9 Arctic Skua all over the area.
Had Common, Little, Sandwich, Arctic and Roseate Tern.
Merlin app thought Caspian Tern too but I think not! :)
Nice to see Knott too as inland birder.
Had Common, Little, Sandwich, Arctic and Roseate Tern.
Merlin app thought Caspian Tern too but I think not! :)
Nice to see Knott too as inland birder.
August 8, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Cracking trip around South Gare today with very active 9 Arctic Skua all over the area.
Had Common, Little, Sandwich, Arctic and Roseate Tern.
Merlin app thought Caspian Tern too but I think not! :)
Nice to see Knott too as inland birder.
Had Common, Little, Sandwich, Arctic and Roseate Tern.
Merlin app thought Caspian Tern too but I think not! :)
Nice to see Knott too as inland birder.
Local patch birding Haverah Park today. Whinchats still about with a Whitethroat, Juv peregrine looking v white, crossbills, etc
August 6, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Local patch birding Haverah Park today. Whinchats still about with a Whitethroat, Juv peregrine looking v white, crossbills, etc
Green sandpiper and Ringed Teal at RCW plus White-Tailed Eagle and Hawaiian Goose at Blakey Ridge. Quite the mix :)
August 1, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Green sandpiper and Ringed Teal at RCW plus White-Tailed Eagle and Hawaiian Goose at Blakey Ridge. Quite the mix :)
A few recents from hgt area.
July 26, 2025 at 10:31 AM
A few recents from hgt area.
Lots of young birds all over Haverah Park this early morning
July 16, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Lots of young birds all over Haverah Park this early morning