John Wilkinson
York based nature enthusiast
- BTO WBS Copmanthorpe West fields. Highlight of the mid winter surveys is a count of 19 grey partridges. Not sure whether this is the low vegetation making the count easier or a successful breeding season in 2025 but it's great to see. @yorkbirding.bsky.social @btobirds.bsky.social
- BTO winter bird survey Copmanthorpe West fields this morning inc: 6 grey partridges 9 skylarks 2 hares Delighted with the partridges, all in 1 covey so I'm guessing a successful breeding season 💚 @yorkbirding.bsky.social @btobirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social
- Ings South of York yesterday morning inc: Sand martin Swift Swallow Skylark Yammer R bunting Sedge warbler B cap W warbler Chiff Song thrush Oystercatcher, Mallard inc young and heron on the river Hare roe buck grazing in meadowsweet 💚 @yorkbirding.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social
- Copmanthorpe West fields BBS this morning inc: Lapwing x4💚 Grey partridge💚 Hare inc some young ones💚 Skylark Yammer R bunting Linnet Chiff W warbler Wthroat Kite Roe @yorkbirding.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social
- Ings South of York earlier this week inc: Curlew 💚 Hare💚 Skylark Mippet Sand Martin Yammer Rbunting Wthroat W warbler Bcap Song thrush @yorkbirding.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social
- Ings South of York earlier this week inc: Curlew 💚 Shelduck willow warbler Rbunting Swallow Sand Martin skylark yammer hare & a roe buck swimming across the Ouse! @yorkbirding.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social
- Copmanthorpe West fields BBS inc lapwing x4💚 grey partridge x4💚 hare x4💚 yammer, skylark, kite (new for patch) bcap, chiff, Rbunting @yorkbirding.bsky.social
- Early morning bike ride along the solar system trail inc curlew calling near Naburn & corn bunting between Naburn & Escrick, kingfisher on the river @yorkbirding.bsky.social
