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Incredible video of the bairds sandpiper at Fairburn 😳 Just had 20 mins with it showing well before it flew off high over towards St Aidens again at around 6pm. @northyorksbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social

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Chris @chrisywrighty.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Peregrine was a long overdue first for me at the York Community Woodland, with buzzard, kestral and red kite. Plenty of mippets and stonechat still. Green sand fly over. Dragonflies still going for it! @yorkbirding.bsky.social

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Chris @chrisywrighty.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

A belter of a spotted flycatcher at the York Community Woodland this lunchtime. Swallows and Martins seem to have just moved on. One a single meadow pipit too. @yorkbirding.bsky.social

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Chris @chrisywrighty.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Adult female redstart at the York Community Woodland. Buzzing as its my first there in 2 years and feeding in a group of young Alders that look certain to host many more migrants in the future! @yorkbirding.bsky.social

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Chris @chrisywrighty.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Great views of the night heron at Brompton. It was out in the open fishing for a little while but spent most of the time hiding. Also saw a mink in Richmond. Not great news for the kingfishers nesting closeby! @northyorksbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social

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Alexander Lees @alexanderlees.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

"Couple embracing Mediterranean life"

Massive wildlife in France - Maximilien Lamy/AFP via Getty Images

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Chris @chrisywrighty.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Great day at Seaton Carew to see the little terns. The last of the chick's were testing their wings and look like they'll go any day now. Single common scoter on the sea with eiders. Whimbrel, med gull and common & sandwich terns flew past @teesbirds.bsky.social

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Chris @chrisywrighty.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

This is a new one for me A Hornet Mimic Hoverfly I believe. It was huge!!

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Chris @chrisywrighty.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Very pleased to find a yellow wagtail at the new Community Woodland at Rufforth. First one on there since its been developed @yorkbirding.bsky.social

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Chris @chrisywrighty.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

Poor photos of a garganey and wood sandpiper at St Aidens 10.30am @northyorksbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social

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Chris @chrisywrighty.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Amazing to watch migration happening from a sunbed near Marbella. Buzzards, honey buzzard and black kites all coming the pool in droves. Hopefully the honey buzzard are heading up to Wykeham for the summer!

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Chris @chrisywrighty.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Buzzing to have 5 pristine wheatear on the new Community Woodland near Rufforth. First ones there, so really pleased. Lesser whitethroats are back too. Starting to become a nice little site @yorkbirding.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social

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Chris @chrisywrighty.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Heard them coming, and just made it out in time to see a large flock of whooper swans go over the house heading north. Hope they have a safe trip! ☺️ @yorkbirding.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social #ukbirding #birds

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Chris @chrisywrighty.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

Great views, terrible photo of a purple sandpiper on filey Brigg today. One of 7. It was freezing and 1000mph winds! @nybirdnews.bsky.social

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Chris @chrisywrighty.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

Video of the spotted redshank having a scratch @yorkbirding.bsky.social

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Chris @chrisywrighty.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

Spotted redshank showing really well at North Duffield. 7 white fronted geese too @yorkbirding.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social

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Chris @chrisywrighty.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

2 cranes circled over Wheldrake from North Duffield Carrs @yorkbirding.bsky.social

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Chris @chrisywrighty.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

Lovely 30mins in a local park in Poppleton whilst the lad warmed up at football. 2x blackcap seen (first for year), redwing still (possibly last for year). Loads of chiffs and skylark singing over the fields @yorkbirding.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social

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Chris @chrisywrighty.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

Amazing views of the red necked grebe at South Gare this morning. Good briefs views of twite. Sanderling and ringed plovers too. No sign of the snow bunting though @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social

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Chris @chrisywrighty.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Pond mega today! Smooth newt I believe!

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Chris @chrisywrighty.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

Great view of the white fronted geese at Thorganby today. 40 in total at Ferry Lane. Along with a very bright greylag. @northyorksbirds.bsky.social @yorkbirding.bsky.social

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Chris @chrisywrighty.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

Birdwatching through the window this morning. GSW the best with 11 different birds on the feeders. @northyorksbirds.bsky.social @yorkbirding.bsky.social

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Chris @chrisywrighty.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

I believe this is Jupiter and its 4 moons. Super bright tonight with the moon. Visible with bins!

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Chris @chrisywrighty.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

Perfect day at @flamboroughbird.bsky.social for #Migweek. Birds fresh in and a great guided walk around the headland. Thanks to the organisers. SE, LE & barn owl on the headland Yellow brow at south landing, with redpol and brambling Wheatear fresh in 50+ RT divers, scoters Woodcock Peregrine

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Chris @chrisywrighty.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

Flock of 60+ redwing over the house in York just now. We had a flock of pink footed over yesterday. Autumn has arrived! @yorkbirding.bsky.social

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Chris @chrisywrighty.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

Scaup showing very well at Heslington, York. It came within a 10 metres at one point! @yorkbirding.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social

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Chris @chrisywrighty.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

The Mushrooms are looking great in the garden this Autumn!

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Chris @chrisywrighty.bsky.social · 14/09/2025

A few more of the phalarope at @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social They'll be some amazing photos from today.

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Chris @chrisywrighty.bsky.social · 14/09/2025

Great weekend at @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social for #migfest25 fantastic red neck phalarope and finished with the Crane on the way home.

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Chris @chrisywrighty.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

Whinchat and black red start in Withensea #migfest25

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Chris @chrisywrighty.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

Great day at @tophilllow.bsky.social and Hornsea mere on the way to @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social. RC pochard, curlew sand, little stint, black tern, little gull, hobby & 5x marsh harrier the highlights. Great start to the weekend #migfest25

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Chris @chrisywrighty.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

Nice surprise this lunchtime in Rufforth. I've never seen a grass snake this big. They look huge when they're all stretched out.

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Chris @chrisywrighty.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

Great morning at St Aidens. Garganey, pectoral sandpiper, little stint (just visible in the picture) and loads more. @northyorksbirds.bsky.social

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Chris @chrisywrighty.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

Just gone to buy my migfest ticket @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social and seen they're sold out!!! I've managed to book accommodation and even a table at the Crown. Doh. If anyone knows of any spare tickets going I'd be super grateful for a message. @yorkbirding.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social

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Chris @chrisywrighty.bsky.social · 11/05/2025

Presumed leucistic blackbird unless I'm missing something crazy!! Looks like two different birds in the light. Any ideas welcomed? @yorkbirding.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social

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Chris @chrisywrighty.bsky.social · 10/05/2025

Single tree pipet at Strensall Common. Constantly singing and displaying between two trees and a stocking mistle thrush @yorkbirding.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social

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Chris @chrisywrighty.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

Garden warbler and lesser whitethroat still singing today on the bridle path between Knapton and Rufforth @yorkbirding.bsky.social

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Chris @chrisywrighty.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

Lesser whitethroat and garden warbler on patch at Knapton/Rufforth. I didn't have either on patch last year, so really pleased @yorkbirding.bsky.social

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Chris @chrisywrighty.bsky.social · 03/05/2025

Great views of a lesser whitethroat at Flamborough this morning at Highcliffe Manor. At least 4 different birds present. Excuse the terrible phone video! 2 whimbrel still on south landing beach and barn owl hunting over the fields @northyorksbirds.bsky.social @flamboroughbird.bsky.social

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Chris @chrisywrighty.bsky.social · 12/04/2025

Amazing view of this huge hare this morning in York.

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Chris @chrisywrighty.bsky.social · 12/04/2025

Song thrush this morning. No better song on a mornings walk. Lots of blackcap and willow warbler back on patch in Rufforth/Knapton @yorkbirding.bsky.social

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YOLOBirder @yolobirder.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

Handy guide for pipit identification.

A flowchart for identifying pipits. Where is it? Up a tree? It is a tree pipit. Is it near water? It is a water pipit. Near some rocks? It is a rock pipit. Is it in Blyth? It is a Blyth’s pipit.
Is it Somewhere else? Yes. Who found it? Richard. It is Richard’s pipit. Not Richard. What is its belly like? buff-it is a buff bellies pipit. Not that buff. It is a meadow pipit.

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Barry Johnson @banktopbirder.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

FREE scope with stay on case, 20-60x eyepiece and tripod as pictured to any young birder just starting out only. Pick up only or meet if not too far. #NEbirding, @durhambirdclub.bsky.social,@ntbirdclub.bsky.social

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Chris @chrisywrighty.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

A pair of blue tits sorting their nest kept me entertained for over an hour this lunch time at Rufforth. Lots of yellowhammer and skylarks around. Fly over shellduck was a nice surprise. @yorkbirding.bsky.social

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