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Adrian Wetherill

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alangray22.bsky.social @alangray22.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Is this a dark sword caterpillar (at Flamborough today) please?
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Adrian Wetherill @awnature.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Grey Wagtail at #Scorton Lakes this afternoon. 6 Dunlin, 3 Redshank and a Ruff on Scorton Back Lake. 3 Ruff on Grange lake mud. @nybirdnews.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social
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Adrian Wetherill @awnature.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
European Hornet on Flasks Lane @nosterfieldnr.bsky.social this morning.
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Yorkshire Crayfish Forum @yorkshirecrayfish.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Fancy learning more about Crayfish in Yorkshire? Come pay us a visit at YWT Staveley Nature Reserve on Saturday 3rd October. We'll be there from 10am to 1pm to teach you all about this amazing species!🦞 See link for more info ⬇️ www.facebook.com/events/97456...
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Adrian Wetherill @awnature.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Green sandpiper and a Ruff on Scorton back lake with 60 Pinkfoots and a Hobby over. A Mandarin on Bolton on Swale lake. @nybirdnews.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social
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Adrian Wetherill @awnature.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Buff-breasted and Pectoral Sandpiper both still at Castle Lake, Bishop Middleham this morning
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Adrian Wetherill @awnature.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Spotted Redshank, 3 Black-tailed Godwits, 4 Ruff and a Greenshank on the main lake @nosterfieldnr.bsky.social today, lots of Swallows and Meadow Pipits moving and the first Pink-footed geese of the Autumn. Chiffchaff, Lesser and Common Whitethroat and Blackcap in the silt lagoon bushes.
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Adrian Wetherill @awnature.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Hartlepool Headland 9.45 to 13.30 3 Arctic Skuas, 1 Bonxie, 4 Little Gulls, 4 Fulmar, Harbour Porpoise. North Gare road, adult Grey Partridge with 2 juveniles. Peregrine at Seaton Snook @teesbirds.bsky.social
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Adrian Wetherill @awnature.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
2 Swifts over Commondale late this afternoon @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social
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Adrian Wetherill @awnature.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
White-rumped Sandpiper at Beacon Ponds recently
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Adrian Wetherill @awnature.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Good selection of waders @nosterfieldnr.bsky.social this afternoon, over 200 Curlew, Snipe, Ruff, Little Stint, Dunlin, Ringed Plover and Common Sandpiper @nybirdnews.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social
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Adrian Wetherill @awnature.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Emerald Damsel and Migrant Hawker @rspb.bsky.social Saltholme yesterday
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Adrian Wetherill @awnature.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Wader passage building up @nosterfieldnr.bsky.social this morning, upto 4 Greenshank, 2 Wood Sandpiper, 2 Snipe and a Ruff amongst the locals.
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Adrian Wetherill @awnature.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
A brood of Grey Partridges @nosterfieldnr.bsky.social last night
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Adrian Wetherill @awnature.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
Ruddy Darter on Flasks Lane @nosterfieldnr.bsky.social yesterday and Small red-eyed Damselfly at Scorton Lakes today
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Adrian Wetherill @awnature.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Turtle Dove at Sutton Bank this evening @nybirdnews.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social #birds
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Adrian Wetherill @awnature.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Common Darter in the garden today
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Adrian Wetherill @awnature.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
The recent dry spell has brought quite a few frogs to the garden pond @froglife.bsky.social
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Adrian Wetherill @awnature.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
One of two Silver-washed Fritillary seen @nosterfieldnr.bsky.social today.
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Adrian Wetherill @awnature.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
I'm lucky enough to get the odd Large Red Damsel in the garden every year
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Adrian Wetherill @awnature.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
5 puffins south at Hartlepool Headland between 10.30 and 1 @teesbirds.bsky.social
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Adrian Wetherill @awnature.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
Holly Blue and Volucella pellucens @nosterfieldnr.bsky.social this morning with @haverahbirder.bsky.social
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Adrian Wetherill @awnature.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Spotted Flycatcher at Lockwood Beck Reservoir this morning. Sadly, it's a bird I don't see often these days.
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Adrian Wetherill @awnature.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
2 Spotted Flycatchers at Lockwood Beck in pines from the dam footpath @nybirdnews.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social @teesbirds.bsky.social
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BTO | British Trust for Ornithology @btobirds.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Do you love filming, and creating videos? Our Digital Communications Officer (Videographer) role could be for you! Find out more and apply ➡️ www.bto.org/jobs 📆 Full time. 📝 £33,954 per annum. 📍 Thetford, Norfolk (Hybrid). ⚠️ Application deadline: 5 July.
A side view of a Cuckoo perching on top of a tree, showing its pointed wings and long tail, blue-grey head and upper plumage with white black-barred underparts. Wording above reads: We're hiring! Digital Communications Officer (Videographer).
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Froglife @froglife.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Red-eared terrapins are popular pets but can become a problem when released into ponds & lakes. They compete with native wildlife & prey on amphibians & other aquatic species. Report any sightings via our Dragon Finder app: ow.ly/aOk550ZfNOh 📷 Rebecca Turpin #InvasiveSpeciesWeek
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Adrian Wetherill @awnature.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
2 Egyptian Geese with 3 young and at least 3 young terns on the rafts at Cowpen Marsh @teesbirds.bsky.social
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Adrian Wetherill @awnature.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
2 Greenshank on the tidal pool, Greatham Creek @teesbirds.bsky.social
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Froglife @froglife.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Meet the American Bullfrog! This giant amphibian isn't native to the UK & will eat native amphibians. It can also spread harmful diseases that affect amphibian populations. Please report any sightings on our Dragon Finder app: ow.ly/ne3q50ZfNsJ #InvasiveSpeciesWeek
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Adrian Wetherill @awnature.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
Great-crested Grebe and well grown "humbug" @rspb.bsky.social St Aidan's this afternoon
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Adrian Wetherill @awnature.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Bittern @rspb.bsky.social St Aidan's today #birds
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Adrian Wetherill @awnature.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
The north hide @nosterfieldnr.bsky.social is a great place to watch Curlews at this time of year. @haverahbirder.bsky.social
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Palustris @palustris.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
"Almost all the parasiticides that are preventatively applied to pets are unnecessary." This could be a big step forward in reducing routine use of fipronil and imidacloprid, potent insecticides which have been shown to be devastating to aquatic life. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Vets advise ban on over the counter flea treatment for pets
Pet owners have historically been advised they should treat cats and dogs as a preventative measure every month.
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Adrian Wetherill @awnature.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
Small Copper on the causeway @nosterfieldnr.bsky.social this afternoon with @helenhays.bsky.social
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Adrian Wetherill @awnature.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Gorgeous Common Blue on the causeway @nosterfieldnr.bsky.social this morning with @haverahbirder.bsky.social and @helenhays.bsky.social
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Adrian Wetherill @awnature.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Shoveler with a brood of 10 @nosterfieldnr.bsky.social at the weekend
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Adrian Wetherill @awnature.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Struggled to find Dippers this year but caught up with this one in Colsterdale today @nybirdnews.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social #birds
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Froglife @froglife.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
We're looking for a Creative Artist. You'll lead workshops & co-create 2 unique 'Speaking Sculptures' celebrating local wildlife & biodiversity. - Boston, Lincolnshire - Jul–Dec 26' - Up to £320/day + materials & installation budget Closing date: 8th June 2026 Apply: ow.ly/3B6z50Z63bq
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RSPB Science @rspbscience.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
New research by the University of Leeds and the RSPB reveals that moorland burning exposes millions to unsafe air pollution. Find out more: environment.leeds.ac.uk/faculty/news... @universityofleeds.bsky.social
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Moorland burning exposes millions to unsafe air pollution
Managed burning on moorland in the UK led to millions of people being exposed to unsafe levels of fine particulate pollution, according to research led by the University of Leeds and the RSPB.
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Adrian Wetherill @awnature.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
Pectoral Sandpiper still @nosterfieldnr.bsky.social this morning, far side of main lake @northyorksbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social
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Adrian Wetherill @awnature.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Red-footed Falcon still at North Duffield Carrs @nybirdnews.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social
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Adrian Wetherill @awnature.bsky.social · 10/05/2026
Pectoral Sandpiper still @nosterfieldnr.bsky.social this afternoon along with Little Stint and 3 Wood Sandpipers @nybirdnews.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social
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Adrian Wetherill @awnature.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
Pectoral sandpiper @nosterfieldnr.bsky.social this morning, distant on the main lake @nybirdnews.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social
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Adrian Wetherill @awnature.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Drake Shoveler at Ripon City Wetlands this morning @yorkswildlife.bsky.social #birds
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Froglife @froglife.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
We’re hiring 2 Trainees for our Coalface to Wildspace Scotland project. Great opportunity to gain hands-on conservation experience + work with communities. 💰 £13.8k | 12 months | 3 days/week ⏳ Apply by 5pm, 20 May 2026 👉 ow.ly/WF5o50YQYWL
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Nosterfield Nature Reserve @nosterfieldnr.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
🌧️ EVENT CANCELLATION: Dawn Chorus Walk, 3 May Unfortunately, due to the heavy rain forecast for tomorrow, we’ve had to cancel the dawn chorus walk. Apologies for any inconvenience, and we hope to see you at a future event.
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Adrian Wetherill @awnature.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
Brent Geese at Kilnsea Wetlands with @haverahbirder.bsky.social yesterday @yorkswildlife.bsky.social
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Adrian Wetherill @awnature.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Wood Sandpiper on Scorton Back Lake @rstephenson08.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social
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Adrian Wetherill @awnature.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
Gorgeous Black-tailed Godwit @nosterfieldnr.bsky.social today. Also in the area were 4 Mediterranean gulls, 4 Little-ringed plover, 3 Whimbrels and a Black Tern @nybirdnews.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social #birds
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Adrian Wetherill @awnature.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
4 Swifts, Garden Warbler and Lesser Whitethroat all new for me this year at Ripon City Wetlands, also Bittern over reedbed and 4 Avocets on Riverside Lagoon @yorkswildlife.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social
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