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- First Skylarks seen and heard this year…. Royd Moor. Skein of Pink-footed Geese over head. @btoengland.bsky.social @rspbengland.bsky.social @s-yorksbirding.bsky.social #spring #skylarks #ornithology #wildlife
- A wet layer of snow this morning…. 2 male and 1 female Siskin in the garden with the Goldfinch. @bto-gbw.bsky.social @btoengland.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social
- First of the Snowdrops out at work yesterday. Almost spring like then back to winter as the fog rolled in and temperatures dropped. #nature #woodland #signsofspring #flowers @sorbynathissoc.bsky.social @britishwildlife.bsky.social
- Another loop of Broadstones on way home. Enjoy my shorter work days while I can. Interesting to see different bird life at different times of day and this obliging Weasel @mammalsociety.bsky.social #wildlife #nature #mammal
- A some what different day…. Broadstones this morning. 2 Raven over, Wigeon pair, Bullfinch, Mistle Thrush, Buzzard @s-yorksbirding.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @btoengland.bsky.social #bird #wildlife #nature #ornithology
- A gloomy loop of Broadstones on way home. 2 Goldcrest along northern edge of reservoir and a female Stonechat added a bit of brightness. @s-yorksbirding.bsky.social @rspbengland.bsky.social @btoengland.bsky.social #birds #ornithology #winter
- Great hour of @rspb.bsky.social Garden Bird Watch with Beatrix. Big flock of 26 Goldfinch and first Siskin of the year. @bto-gbw.bsky.social @opticron.bsky.social @s-yorksbirding.bsky.social
- The rain over the last couple of days has made an impression on the small streams on site at work. #woodland #streams #river #winter #environment @wtscotsocial.bsky.social @freshwaterhabitats.bsky.social
- A rather miffed and soggy looking Goldfinch. Garden full of birds despite the rain. Likely all getting ready to disappear for a few days as it’s RSPB Garden Bird watch weekend….. @rspb.bsky.social @rspbengland.bsky.social @btobirds.bsky.social @bto-gbw.bsky.social @s-yorksbirding.bsky.social
- Nice patch of Scarlet Elf Cups at work today giving some colour to the woodland. @wtscotsocial.bsky.social @sorbynathissoc.bsky.social #woodland #mycology #nature
- Dead Sparrow Hawk found in garden this morning…. @bto-gbw.bsky.social @rspbengland.bsky.social @s-yorksbirding.bsky.social
- Meeting at Marsden this morning so quick walk around Tunnel End. Dipper in river up to Eastergate Bridge, Green Woodpecker and 2 Roe Deer. @rspbengland.bsky.social @btoengland.bsky.social @mammalsociety.bsky.social @nationaltrust.org.uk
- 5 Lapwing in field opposite entrance to Broadstones this afternoon. Excuse poor phone shot! @s-yorksbirding.bsky.social @rspbengland.bsky.social @btoengland.bsky.social
- Quick wonder up to Royd Moor before sunset. Mistle thrush, Grey Partridge off Folly Lane along with c250 Greylag. @s-yorksbirding.bsky.social @btoengland.bsky.social @rspbengland.bsky.social
- Broadstones: Whooper Swan 7, Wigeon 45, Grey Heron. Still some lingering ice on paths. @s-yorksbirding.bsky.social @btoengland.bsky.social @rspbengland.bsky.social
- Well this could be the culprit for setting the alarm off at work over the weekend🧐. Released safely into a quite mild day after the cold of the weekends ice and snow.
- 20sp around a frozen Royd Moor this morning. Stonechat, Pied Wagtail, Goldcrest. Snipe and Grey Partridge in field again on Royd Moor Rd. @s-yorksbirding.bsky.social @btoengland.bsky.social @rspbengland.bsky.social
- Skein of Pink-footed geese high over Royd Moor heading NW. @s-yorksbirding.bsky.social @btoengland.bsky.social @rspbengland.bsky.social
- Dozen Teal on Royd Moor. @s-yorksbirding.bsky.social
- Loop of Ingbirchworth. GCGrebe 7, Little Grebe 2, Moorhen 5, a very cold looking Kestrel in the 19 sp seen. @s-yorksbirding.bsky.social @btoengland.bsky.social @rspbengland.bsky.social @sorbynathissoc.bsky.social
- Sunrise at Broadstones. Calm before the storm? 40 Wigeon, Tree Sparrow, Kestrel, Buzzard and Fieldfare on an icy morning. @s-yorksbirding.bsky.social @btoengland.bsky.social @rspbengland.bsky.social @sorbynathissoc.bsky.social
- Short loop up to Royd Moor. 14 Brown Hare in fields off Folly Lane. Single Snipe in half frozen stream along Royd Moor Road. Kestrel, Grey Wagtail @mammalsocietyyouth.bsky.social @s-yorksbirding.bsky.social @btoengland.bsky.social @rspbengland.bsky.social
- Evening visitor across the frozen ponds at work…❄️❄️❄️ @mammalsocietyyouth.bsky.social
- Lovely walk around Royd Moor this morning with Hamish. Thankful for his quick eyes spotting a Goldcrest. 3 Snipe also seen along with Grey wagtail & numerous Fieldfare. @btoengland.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @s-yorksbirding.bsky.social
- Cold day around Scout Dike. Large flocks of Greylag and Canada. Fieldfare feeding. Yellowhammer, Grey Partridge and Grey Heron among 21sp. seen. @s-yorksbirding.bsky.social @rspbengland.bsky.social @btoengland.bsky.social
- A frosty Royd Moor this morning. Woodpecker hammering above pond at far end. Then seen on track. 100’s Geese in field to North, Grey Wagtail and 3 Jay amongst others. @rspbengland.bsky.social @btoengland.bsky.social @sorbynathissoc.bsky.social @s-yorksbirding.bsky.social
- Circa 200 Canada Geese off Folly Lane, c150 Grey lag fields West of Royd Moor res. 3 Grey Partridge and a large amount of rooks along with a Grey Heron in fields opposite Westfield Farm, Thurlstone. @s-yorksbirding.bsky.social @btoengland.bsky.social @rspbengland.bsky.social
- Royd Moor loop. Not much bird life in the breeze. 120+ Greylag in field to west. Tufted Duck, Cormorant, 4 Jays. 13 Brown Hare in fields along Folly Lane. @rspbengland.bsky.social @btoengland.bsky.social @mammalsocietyyouth.bsky.social @sorbynathissoc.bsky.social
- A wild Broadstones this morning. Very little around. BHGulls , Mallard a few Meadow Pipits and a couple of Cormorants over head. @s-yorksbirding.bsky.social @rspbengland.bsky.social @btoengland.bsky.social
- Quick wonder up to Royd Moor. Nice male Stonechat, Kestrel hunting and 5 Brown Hare. Several 100 Canada Geese in fields between Scout Dike and Folly Lane. @s-yorksbirding.bsky.social @rspbengland.bsky.social @btoengland.bsky.social
- Been a cold week at work. River Ure on Monday with numerous Kingfisher along the 10 miles we paddled. Ponds freezing over on site with the first of the seasons snow falling as well. ❄️❄️❄️
- Not the clearest of shots but found the Snipe on Browns Edge Road. @rspbengland.bsky.social @btobirds.bsky.social @s-yorksbirding.bsky.social
- Barn Owl hunting adjacent to Ingbirchworth res this evening. @s-yorksbirding.bsky.social @btobirds.bsky.social @rspbengland.bsky.social @barnowltrust.bsky.social
- Some more fungi from today’s woodland and stream walk at work. The kids massively got in to spotting them amongst the leaf litter. @sorbynathissoc.bsky.social @wtscotsocial.bsky.social
- 29sp around a damp Royd Moor and Scout Dike. Inc Little Owl, Linnet, GCGrebe and Little Grebe. C70 Cormorant at what is left of Scout Dike! @s-yorksbirding.bsky.social @btoengland.bsky.social @rspbengland.bsky.social
- Quick loop of Broadstones this morning. 2 Little Grebe, Kestrel, Lapwing a noisy Jay and Stonechat. @s-yorksbirding.bsky.social @btoengland.bsky.social @rspbengland.bsky.social
- Some more fungi with a young group today at work. Lots of interest from kids and parents alike🍄🟫🍄🍄🟫 @wtscotsocial.bsky.social #fungi #outdoorlearning #mycology
- Flocks of Lapwing c150 over Royd Moor this afternoon. C300 Canada & c250 Greylag, Little Grebe, Tufted Duck, Buzzard, Kestrel. Some nice fungi as well. @sorbynathissoc.bsky.social @btobirds.bsky.social @rspbengland.bsky.social
- Skein of Pink-foot geese over Windscar this morning @btobirds.bsky.social @rspbengland.bsky.social @sorbynathissoc.bsky.social
- A bit distant but nice to see a Barn Owl out hunting this evening. Royd Moor @sorbynathissoc.bsky.social @rspbengland.bsky.social @btoengland.bsky.social @barnowltrust.bsky.social
- Budle Bay this evening. 1000’s of Pink-footed Geese coming in to roost over onto the north side. @rspbengland.bsky.social @btoengland.bsky.social
- A nice Comma soaking up the afternoon sunshine in the garden @bcyorkshire.bsky.social @sorbynathissoc.bsky.social
- A couple of hundred geese opposite Broadstones. Been there every morning this week. 50/50 Greylag and Canada. @btobirds.bsky.social @rspbengland.bsky.social @s-yorksbirding.bsky.social
- Absolutely ridiculous. Smouldering ground around a fire pit on bone dry woodland surrounding Midhopestones Reservoir. 3m across. Fire service informed and attended 😡🤯.
- Been on Isle of Man for the last few days. Porpoise, Grey Seals, and a bit of birding in and amongst sea kayaking.
- Mink on Huddersfield Broad Canal yesterday afternoon. @mammalsocietyyouth.bsky.social
- Wonder around Denby Delph for an hour this afternoon. 9 butterfly sp. Inc Wall Brown, Small Heath and Small Copper @sorbynathissoc.bsky.social @bcyorkshire.bsky.social
- 9 butterfly species around Royd Moor this afternoon. Inc Small Copper, Painted Lady, Small Heath @sorbynathissoc.bsky.social @bcyorkshire.bsky.social
