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Chris @chrisywrighty.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Here's an even better photo! Pure image. No editing or AI improvements.

Chris @chrisywrighty.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

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 · 21/08/2026

Absolutely fascinating read. Thank you so much for sharing that

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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 · 18/08/2026

Looks like he went to a dodgy barbershop!

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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"

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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 · 11/07/2026

Got it thanks. Amazing find!!

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Chris @chrisywrighty.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Still in the same area James?

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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 · 06/06/2026

Couldn't find it again. A couple people there looking. Nice kingfisher though.

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

Nice spot Dean. Was it viewed from the path along the river? Might try and find it.

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Chris @chrisywrighty.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

Amazing shots Jeremy!! Highly recommend a boat to Staffa for Fingals cave. Incredible island.

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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 · 08/05/2026

I've had a bluethroat show up in the last week too. The very start of the example song for bluethroat on the app does sound like a raspy chiff call. I wonder if this is what it uses to compare live calls.

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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 · 01/05/2026

Picked up a bluethroat this week. Ended up being a chiff with a husky throat!

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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 · 04/04/2026

Wow, great video Mark. Thats the longest I've ever seen one sit on the same spot 😆

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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

Ive just about warmed up! 🥶

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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

Sounds similar to my day Jono 😄

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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 · 14/02/2026

Love this. Particularly the dunnock one. Very on point when you know their sex life....

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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 · 21/01/2026

I thought it was doing the splits for a second!

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Chris @chrisywrighty.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

Great pics @alexcruik1.bsky.social Im planning a quick visit on the way up north tomorrow. I dont know the area well. Is it best to park at the back of Jackson Wharf pub and view from there? Thanks

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

Garden MEGA with a tree creeper dropping in. Managed a terrible shot before it was chased away by the blue tits. Long tailed tit too makes it 15.

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

Thats a great number. Up to 13 here too. No FF or redwing though. Weve got Apples out but no Berry trees unfortunately. Blue, great & coal tit Blackbird Robin Dunnock Goldfinch Greenfinch Chaffinch GSW Magpie Crow Wood pidgeon

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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 · 05/01/2026

I heard that they found oil under Old Trafford! 🤣

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