Trevor Walton
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Eastern Black Redstart showing well this morning in Filey bay corner. Plenty of food flying about!! so it could stay for some time. 20+ "clockwork" Sanderling dashing around the beach
December 8, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Eastern Black Redstart showing well this morning in Filey bay corner. Plenty of food flying about!! so it could stay for some time. 20+ "clockwork" Sanderling dashing around the beach
A quiet morning at Blacktoft Sands RSPB until this ringtail Hen Harrier put in an appearance @rspbblacktoftsands.bsky.social
December 5, 2025 at 4:04 PM
A quiet morning at Blacktoft Sands RSPB until this ringtail Hen Harrier put in an appearance @rspbblacktoftsands.bsky.social
Filey today. 10 Sanderling in bay corner, 8 Snow Bunting on Carr Naze and lots of Guillemot on the ledges
November 26, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Filey today. 10 Sanderling in bay corner, 8 Snow Bunting on Carr Naze and lots of Guillemot on the ledges
Wheldrake Ings this morning. 3 Green Sandpiper, 6 Teal, 1 GW Egret, Sparrowhawk chasing the Swallows at Tower Hide, Marsh Harrier and Red Kite having an argument, 2 Willow Emerald Damselflies, and plenty of Hornets near the river bridge @ldvnnr.bsky.social @yorkbirding.bsky.social
October 5, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Wheldrake Ings this morning. 3 Green Sandpiper, 6 Teal, 1 GW Egret, Sparrowhawk chasing the Swallows at Tower Hide, Marsh Harrier and Red Kite having an argument, 2 Willow Emerald Damselflies, and plenty of Hornets near the river bridge @ldvnnr.bsky.social @yorkbirding.bsky.social
Filey Brigg this morning. 4 Ringed Plover, 3 Dunlin, 20 Teal, 25 Common Scoter and it wouldn't be the Brigg without Purple Sandpiper
September 24, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Filey Brigg this morning. 4 Ringed Plover, 3 Dunlin, 20 Teal, 25 Common Scoter and it wouldn't be the Brigg without Purple Sandpiper
Wheldrake Ings this morning. 100 Pink-feet over, 2 Green Sandpiper, 1 Kingfisher, 2 Cetti's Warbler.
Kestrel and Carrion crow having a tussle which went on for over 15mins. Migrant Hawker, Red Admiral and at least somebody likes Balsam!! @ldvnnr.bsky.social @yorkbirding.bsky.social
Kestrel and Carrion crow having a tussle which went on for over 15mins. Migrant Hawker, Red Admiral and at least somebody likes Balsam!! @ldvnnr.bsky.social @yorkbirding.bsky.social
September 21, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Wheldrake Ings this morning. 100 Pink-feet over, 2 Green Sandpiper, 1 Kingfisher, 2 Cetti's Warbler.
Kestrel and Carrion crow having a tussle which went on for over 15mins. Migrant Hawker, Red Admiral and at least somebody likes Balsam!! @ldvnnr.bsky.social @yorkbirding.bsky.social
Kestrel and Carrion crow having a tussle which went on for over 15mins. Migrant Hawker, Red Admiral and at least somebody likes Balsam!! @ldvnnr.bsky.social @yorkbirding.bsky.social
@northcavewet.bsky.social @northcavebirds.bsky.social this morning, 1 Little Stint, 4 Ringed Plover, 60 Pink-feet including one failing to keep up that I think landed on Village Lake. It must be getting near the end of the butterfly season judging by this Wall Brown!
September 19, 2025 at 3:55 PM
@northcavewet.bsky.social @northcavebirds.bsky.social this morning, 1 Little Stint, 4 Ringed Plover, 60 Pink-feet including one failing to keep up that I think landed on Village Lake. It must be getting near the end of the butterfly season judging by this Wall Brown!
Bank Island / Wheldrake Ings this morning 1 Lesser Whitethroat, 2 Green Sandpiper, 3 Common Snipe, 1 Water Rail and 1 Hobby going south low along the river @ldvnnr.bsky.social @yorkbirding.bsky.social
August 30, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Bank Island / Wheldrake Ings this morning 1 Lesser Whitethroat, 2 Green Sandpiper, 3 Common Snipe, 1 Water Rail and 1 Hobby going south low along the river @ldvnnr.bsky.social @yorkbirding.bsky.social
Wheldrake Ings this morning. 1 Spotted Flycatcher, as well as 6 Green Sandpiper, 6 Ruff and 8 Common Snipe @ldvnnr.bsky.social
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August 23, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Wheldrake Ings this morning. 1 Spotted Flycatcher, as well as 6 Green Sandpiper, 6 Ruff and 8 Common Snipe @ldvnnr.bsky.social
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Good to see 4 or 5 Clouded Yellow at Ledston this morning @bcyorkshire.bsky.social Good to chat @lillepen.bsky.social Thanks for the help @wildfozzy.bsky.social
August 8, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Good to see 4 or 5 Clouded Yellow at Ledston this morning @bcyorkshire.bsky.social Good to chat @lillepen.bsky.social Thanks for the help @wildfozzy.bsky.social
Wheldrake Ings this morning. Barn Owl quartering the hay meadows, with 7 Red Kite and 5 Buzzard soaring overhead. 4 Green Sandpiper and 6 Little Egret on the Pool. Willow Emerald Damselfly and Gatekeeper butterfly. @ldvnnr.bsky.social @yorkbirding.bsky.social
July 12, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Wheldrake Ings this morning. Barn Owl quartering the hay meadows, with 7 Red Kite and 5 Buzzard soaring overhead. 4 Green Sandpiper and 6 Little Egret on the Pool. Willow Emerald Damselfly and Gatekeeper butterfly. @ldvnnr.bsky.social @yorkbirding.bsky.social
A very vocal and mobile quail, seen in short flight, at Acaster Airfield this morning @yorkbirding.bsky.social
July 6, 2025 at 9:36 AM
A very vocal and mobile quail, seen in short flight, at Acaster Airfield this morning @yorkbirding.bsky.social
1 Green Sandpiper and 1 GW Egret on the pool at Wheldrake Ings this am. Creeping Thistle attracting good numbers of Comma (11 on one clump), Meadow Brown and Whites. Broad-bodied Chaser, Banded Demoiselle, Black-tailed Skimmer, Brown Hawker, Ruddy Darter @ldvnnr.bsky.social @yorkbirding.bsky.social
June 28, 2025 at 2:16 PM
1 Green Sandpiper and 1 GW Egret on the pool at Wheldrake Ings this am. Creeping Thistle attracting good numbers of Comma (11 on one clump), Meadow Brown and Whites. Broad-bodied Chaser, Banded Demoiselle, Black-tailed Skimmer, Brown Hawker, Ruddy Darter @ldvnnr.bsky.social @yorkbirding.bsky.social
Recently back from a stay in Norfolk. Some great Butterflies and Dragonflies including Swallowtail, Silver-studded Blue, Norfolk Hawker and Keeled Skimmer @ukbutterflies.bsky.social @britishdragonflies.bsky.social
June 26, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Recently back from a stay in Norfolk. Some great Butterflies and Dragonflies including Swallowtail, Silver-studded Blue, Norfolk Hawker and Keeled Skimmer @ukbutterflies.bsky.social @britishdragonflies.bsky.social
Fen Bog this morning, Small Pearl-bordered Fritillary, Common Blue and Large Red Damselfly @bcyorkshire.bsky.social , and @myfavouritebench.bsky.social - which is in need of some attention @yorkswildlife.bsky.social
June 2, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Fen Bog this morning, Small Pearl-bordered Fritillary, Common Blue and Large Red Damselfly @bcyorkshire.bsky.social , and @myfavouritebench.bsky.social - which is in need of some attention @yorkswildlife.bsky.social
Wheldrake Ings this morning. It was good to get some good views, for a change, of 1 of the 2 Lesser Whitethroats. Curlews very vocal and seeing off everything that flew over. @ldvnnr.bsky.social @yorkbirding.bsky.social
May 31, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Wheldrake Ings this morning. It was good to get some good views, for a change, of 1 of the 2 Lesser Whitethroats. Curlews very vocal and seeing off everything that flew over. @ldvnnr.bsky.social @yorkbirding.bsky.social
Great to see good numbers of Small Blue this afternoon @bcyorkshire.bsky.social
May 28, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Great to see good numbers of Small Blue this afternoon @bcyorkshire.bsky.social
Greater Butterfly and Fly Orchids from the North York Moors today @ukorchids.bsky.social @yorkswildlife.bsky.social
May 21, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Greater Butterfly and Fly Orchids from the North York Moors today @ukorchids.bsky.social @yorkswildlife.bsky.social
Tansy Beetle having fun in the sun at Naburn Lock this morning. I hadn't realised that the iridescence covered the whole insect.
May 13, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Tansy Beetle having fun in the sun at Naburn Lock this morning. I hadn't realised that the iridescence covered the whole insect.
As well as the abundant birdsong at Wheldrake Ings this morning, including this Garden Warbler, there were 2 (tatty) Small Copper and numerous Green-veined White Butterflies, 3 Hairy Dragonflies and 1 Broad-bodied Chaser @yorkbirding.bsky.social @ldvnnr.bsky.social
May 10, 2025 at 1:41 PM
As well as the abundant birdsong at Wheldrake Ings this morning, including this Garden Warbler, there were 2 (tatty) Small Copper and numerous Green-veined White Butterflies, 3 Hairy Dragonflies and 1 Broad-bodied Chaser @yorkbirding.bsky.social @ldvnnr.bsky.social
Annual pilgrimage today to North York Moors for some great butterflies. Pearl Bordered Fritillary, Green Hairstreak, Duke of Burgundy + Dingy Skipper @bcyorkshire.bsky.social @daveob66.bsky.social @savebutterflies.bsky.social
May 6, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Annual pilgrimage today to North York Moors for some great butterflies. Pearl Bordered Fritillary, Green Hairstreak, Duke of Burgundy + Dingy Skipper @bcyorkshire.bsky.social @daveob66.bsky.social @savebutterflies.bsky.social
Pocklington Canal, Hagg Bridge/Storwood this morning. 3 Hobby and 1 Kestrel catching mayfly. 1 Barn Owl, 2 Buzzard, 1 Red Kite, 1 Little Egret, 3 Curlew @yorkbirding.bsky.social @ldvnnr.bsky.social
May 2, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Pocklington Canal, Hagg Bridge/Storwood this morning. 3 Hobby and 1 Kestrel catching mayfly. 1 Barn Owl, 2 Buzzard, 1 Red Kite, 1 Little Egret, 3 Curlew @yorkbirding.bsky.social @ldvnnr.bsky.social
This is one of my favourite benches - today on Levisham Moor above the station @myfavouritebench.bsky.social @northyorkmoors.org.uk
April 30, 2025 at 3:15 PM
This is one of my favourite benches - today on Levisham Moor above the station @myfavouritebench.bsky.social @northyorkmoors.org.uk
Spent today at Bolton Abbey in the company of Common Sandpipers. Charismatic little birds, always on the move, lots of territorial display flight and calling
April 28, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Spent today at Bolton Abbey in the company of Common Sandpipers. Charismatic little birds, always on the move, lots of territorial display flight and calling
Up in the North York Moors today @myfavouritebench.bsky.social
April 4, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Up in the North York Moors today @myfavouritebench.bsky.social