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Erich

@erichjames.bsky.social
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Wildlife spotter and left-wing ranter.

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Protect the Wild @protectthewild.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Rats have a right to live, just like us. Their lives matter and are equally important, even if humans are taught to hate them.
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Erich @erichjames.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
11/8/26 Willow Emerald Damselfly @northcavewet.bsky.social
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Erich @erichjames.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Night Heron still giving obscured views @northcavewet.bsky.social by Carp Lake at 1pm. Eclipse ♂ Mandarin still on Far Lake @rarebirder.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social #YorkshireBirding
Night HeronMandarin Duck
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Erich @erichjames.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Wood Sand still @tophilllow.bsky.social on South Marsh East at 4.20pm @rarebirder.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social #YorkshireBirding
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Erich @erichjames.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
Ruddy Shelduck #Cottingham on Northmoor Lagoon TA056336 at 9.50 @rarebirder.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social #YorkshireBirding
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Erich @erichjames.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
If a gentile suffers anti-Semitic abuse by mistake, should the police take it seriously? This has happened twice this year, probably due to my hat and beard making me look Hasidic.
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BladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
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Erich @erichjames.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Little Stint still @NorthCaveWet on East Holm from Denis Wood Hide at 10:45am @rarebirder.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social #Yorkshirebirding
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Erich @erichjames.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
2 unringed White Stork still #Cottingham in wet field off Dunswell Road just east of Low Farm road at 9:45am @rarebirder.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social #Yorkshirebirding
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Erich @erichjames.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Wood Sand @tophilllow.bsky.social on Watton NR at 5.10pm but no sign this evening of Garganey on South Marsh @rarebirder.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social #YorkshireBirding
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Erich @erichjames.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
E.Yorks Black Redstart #Cottingham at Cottingham Pumping Station on tree guards N.of solar panels cTA046342 at 7.50pm. Park off Park Lane on road to new power station cTA042344 & walk east then south. No access from Millhouse Woods Lane. @rarebirder.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social
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Spurn Bird Observatory @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
Thinking about a career in conservation? Our 12-month internship offers real experience in bird monitoring, conservation and observatory life. A great step into the sector. Apply now 👇 spurnbirdobservatory.co.uk/news/conserv...
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Yorkshire Naturalists' Union @ynuorg.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
Join the YNU for their first Yorkshire Invertebrate Day and this coming Saturday, 18th April from 10:30am at YWT’s Potteric Carr Nature Reserve. It will be a day of snappy 20-minute presentations, formal and informal discussion and a chance to bring and view exhibits. Hope to see many of you there🪰🦗
Collage of invertebrates and Yorkshire Naturalists' Union logo
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Erich @erichjames.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
1.Spotted Redshank still #Swine_Moor at midday. Also my 1st House Martin, Yellow Wagtail, Sedge Warbler and Wheatear [+2 Ruff} @rarebirder.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social #YorkshireBirding
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Erich @erichjames.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
♀.Common Scoter @tophilllow.bsky.social on D res. Black-necked Grebe on O res still at 4.45pm but no further sign of Little Gull [♂.Ruff +Avocet on South Marsh East] @rarebirder.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social #YorkshireBirding
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Erich @erichjames.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
♀.Common Scoter @tophilllow on D res. Black-necked Grebe on O res still at 4.45pm but no further sign of Little Gull [♂.Ruff +Avocet on South Marsh East] @rarebirder.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social #YorkshireBirding
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Erich @erichjames.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
2♀.Common Scoter @northcavewet.bsky.social still at 6pm on Main Lake @rarebirder.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social #YorkshireBirding
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Erich @erichjames.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
♀.Smew still @tophilllow.bsky.social on O res at 3.49pm. Also my 1st Sand Martin over D res. @rarebirder.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social #YorkshireBirding
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Erich @erichjames.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
My 1st butterfly photos this year Peacock @tophilllow.bsky.social and Small Tortoiseshell #Cottingham. Also Brimstone seen #Walkington @ukbutterflies.bsky.social @savebutterflies.bsky.social
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Erich @erichjames.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
7 Crane flew W along Leven Canal at 1.20pm then S over High Eske NR. The ♀.Ruddy Shelduck was #Cottingham on Orchard Park Lagoon Saturday morning @rarebirder.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social #YorkshireBirding
CraneRuddy Shelduck with Common Gull and Herring Gull
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Erich @erichjames.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
♀.Ring-N.Duck @tophilllow.bsky.social on D res at 2:30pm. Siskin and Brambling at feeders. Black-tailed Godwit roosted on South Marsh East @rarebirder.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social #YorkshireBirding
♀Ring-necked DuckSiskin Black-tailed Godwit
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Erich @erichjames.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
♂.Smew again #High_Eske_NR at c5pm +Ruddy Shelduck @rarebirder.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social #YorkshireBirding
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Erich @erichjames.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
4 Goosander +3 Coot a surprise #Cottingham #Hull this morning on Orchard Park Lagoon #YorkshireBirding
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Erich @erichjames.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
8 Scaup [3♂,5♀] @tophilllow on D res at 11am. ♂.Smew again on Watton NR late morning but swam out of view but Ruddy Shelduck still 1pm @rarebirder.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social #YorkshireBirding
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Erich @erichjames.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
No sign of any geese at Wilfholme Landing but 2 Whooper Swans W.of the farm. 10+ Russian White-fronted Geese #Dumble_Farm. ♂.Smew again #High_Eske_NR #YorkshireBirding
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Erich @erichjames.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
2 ad.Russian White-fronted Geese #Cottingham/#hull on Orchard Park Lagoon 53.7882,-0.3989 at 10.15 with feral Greylags [my 1st for the Village] @rarebirder.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social #YorkshireBirding
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BBC Newsnight @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
“That’s false... that’s not how history went.” Dutch Foreign Minister David van Weel says “we should speak out for the truth” in response to claims from President Trump that European soldiers stayed “a little off the frontlines” in Afghanistan. #Newsnight
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RSPB England @rspbengland.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
It's here, Big Garden Birdwatch has finally arrived. We're off to a great start, with Woodpigeon, Robin, two Great Tits on the feeder and a Blackbird rummaging for berries. Let us know in the comments what you're seeing and share your photos with us too we'd love to see them.
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Mark James Pearson @markthebirder.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
Attention birders! @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social have launched an urgent appeal to protect the Little Tern colony, one of the most successful in the UK. An unexpected funding gap means they need funds sharpish - a few quid goes a long way! Donate: tinyurl.com/2s3k5exe Learn more: tinyurl.com/2cnc9br4
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Donate to Save the Beacon Ponds Little Tern Project, organized by Spurn Bird Obs
Without urgent support, the Beacon Ponds Little Tern Project may not be able … Spurn Bird Obs needs your support for Save the Beacon Ponds Little Tern Project
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alangray22.bsky.social @alangray22.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
Please help if you can! I read Clinging to the edge. After years of care & data it would be shameful if we can’t support this. If you’ve ever visited the area you’ll know how special the Spurn area is. gofund.me/6a72899a8
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Donate to Save the Beacon Ponds Little Tern Project, organized by Spurn Bird Obs
Without urgent support, the Beacon Ponds Little Tern Project may not be able … Spurn Bird Obs needs your support for Save the Beacon Ponds Little Tern Project
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OwenTat Draws @owentatdraws.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
Is anyone familiar with the scheme that puts these trackers on Pink-feet? There didn't appear to be any numbers on this one #ukbirding
Grey/blue-ish tracking collar on a Pink-footed Goose
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Erich @erichjames.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
♂.Smew still #High_Eske_NR at 11:30 but mobile due to EA work @rarebirder.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social #YorkshireBirding
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Erich @erichjames.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
Including some @tophilllow.bsky.social birdingandbikingblog.wordpress.com/2026/01/05/2...
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2025 in 12 pictures
My health was much improved on 2024, but I didn’t feel up to long car journeys, so apart from a disastrous trip to Scarborough and a couple to North Lincolnshire, I never left East Yorkshire.…
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Erich @erichjames.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
My highlights of 2025. 10 birds and 2 moths all in East Yorkshire #YorkshireBirding birdingandbikingblog.wordpress.com/2026/01/05/2...
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2025 in 12 pictures
My health was much improved on 2024, but I didn’t feel up to long car journeys, so apart from a disastrous trip to Scarborough and a couple to North Lincolnshire, I never left East Yorkshire.…
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Met Office - weather and climate @metoffice.gov.uk · 31/12/2025
A dip in the sea on New Year's Day will feel relatively mild compared to the wind chill that can be expected on land However, please be aware that the strong winds along eastern coasts will bring large waves and higher tides
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Erich @erichjames.bsky.social · 30/12/2025
Ring-necked Parakeet y'day morning #Hull at Oppy Wood fishing pond cTA060336. 5 recently #Cottingham at Millhouse Woods Lane PS and 2 Thwaite Hall [attempted to nest in 2019] #YorkshireBirding
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Erich @erichjames.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
1♂ Smew @tophilllow.bsky.social on Watton NR still at 12.30 @rarebirder.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social #YorkshireBirding
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Erich @erichjames.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
3 Blackcap [1♂] #Cottingham in my back garden #YorkshireBirding
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Erich @erichjames.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
1w♂ Smew @tophilllow.bsky.social on Watton NR at 12.30 @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social #YorkshireBirding
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Yorkshire Coast Nature @yorkscoastnature.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
Turn Black Friday Green! Richards book helps Turtle Doves in North Yorkshire. 5% of sales go directly to our campaign www.gofundme.com/f/drinking-p... Buy here: www.yorkshirecoastnature.co.uk/products/139... Please share and help #TurtleDoves @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social @flamboroughbird.bsky.social
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Erich @erichjames.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
‪E.Yorks 2.Ruddy Shelducks east of Hull at Willerby at Carr Farm still cTA047307 from metalled road [Swine Bank] at c1pm @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social #YorkshireBirding
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RareBirdAlert @rarebirder.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
Is the Government Hiding Where Raptors Are Being Poisoned? www.rarebirdalert.co.uk/v2/Content/I...
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Is the Government Hiding Where Raptors Are Being Poisoned?
Freedom of Information data reveal dozens of illegally poisoned birds of prey in key valleys between 2015-2023 and a lack of updated official mapping
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Jono Leadley @birdingdad.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
Such a tranquil place and a haven for wildlife. This should not be happening. Please repost :-) www.ywt.org.uk/news/derwent...
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Derwent Hunt trespasses again at Chafer Wood nature reserve | Yorkshire Wildlife Trust
On the 15th November, the Derwent Hunt once again trespassed into our Chafer Wood nature reserve near Ebberston.
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Erich @erichjames.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
E.Yorks 2.Ruddy Shelducks east of Hull at Willerby at Carr Farm again cTA047307 from metalled road [Swine Bank] at 3.45pm @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social #YorkshireBirding
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Erich @erichjames.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
2 Ruddy Shelduck #Cottingham off Priory Road opposite Wood Lane cTA051318 again at 10:50am @rarebirder.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social #YorkshireBirding
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Erich @erichjames.bsky.social · 16/11/2025
♀.Common Common Scoter #High_Eske_NR cTA052437 at 1:50pm. ♀.Scaup on the 9th but not since. 2 Ruddy Shelduck #Cottingham on Northmoor Lane Flood Lagoon cTA053337 still at 4:20pm @rarebirder.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social #YorkshireBirding
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Erich @erichjames.bsky.social · 15/11/2025
2 Ruddy Shelduck #Cottingham on Northmoor Lane Flood Lagoon cTA053337 at 3:30pm [2nd day]. Also Goldeneye [my 1st for village] +2rh.Goosander [2 previous fly over] @rarebirder.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social #YorkshireBirding
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Erich @erichjames.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
2 Ruddy Shelduck #Willerby at Carr Farm [cTA046309] at 2:20pm. Ad'w Med Gull flew over @rarebirder.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social #YorkshireBirding
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Erich @erichjames.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
E.Yorks Ring-necked Duck ad.drk @tophilllow.bsky.social still at D. Resr at 13pm+♂Scaup +Black-n.Grebe c53.9270,-0.3630. Park at 53.9224,-0.3673. No sign of Long-tailed Duck [no awareness on site of y'day's report. Last confirmed sighting 31/10]
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Erich @erichjames.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
Including @tophilllow.bsky.social birdingandbikingblog.wordpress.com/2025/11/04/o...
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October 2025-Black-faced Bunting, but not White-throated Needletail
2/10/25 Went to Brough Haven on Thursday morning. Had a Great White Egret in flight to the west, likely my first from the Haven. Again, a good number of Avocet but no Spoonbill. Also, a couple of B…
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