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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 · 05/08/2026

Also get them at High Eske NR and Tophill Low NR.

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Erich @erichjames.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

I had one a few years back off Park Lane.

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Erich @erichjames.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Great. Try and have a look soon.

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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

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Erich @erichjames.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

One serious issue is it can dissolve some plastics. Not good if wearing glasses and with things like binoculars straps. There are natural alternatives but no sure how good. My worst experience was in Florida.

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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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Erich @erichjames.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Just listened to news that mosquitoes have been trained to associate DEET with a nice blood meal. Worrying if this is occurring naturally.

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Erich @erichjames.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Overwintering is didn't different. With global warming some species are increasingly avoiding the risk of migration or a shorter one.

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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

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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🪰🦗

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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 · 22/03/2026

Interesting same number seen at Aughton Ings this morning but going in the wrong direction?

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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

Ruddy 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

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Erich @erichjames.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Had 1st in East Yorkshire @tophilllow.bsky.social on Monday and had 3 others at other local sites since. Certainly very early.

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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

Haven't bothered yet. Hopefully a good night soon.

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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 · 25/02/2026

Wasn't Saint Cuthbert recognised as the first conservationist for protecting nesting Eider on the Farne Islands?

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Erich @erichjames.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Saw nothing in Sunday but Roy Lyon had the geese on Monday. A lot of fields they could be in though.

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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

A few regularly in Millbeck Wildlife area.

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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 · 01/01/2026

Weren't too bad last night here anyway.

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