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Mark Fewster

@fewst.bsky.social
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Hiking, Travelling and a keen Birder. Love the natural world and usually found outdoors! Live in York (UK)

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Mark Fewster @fewst.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
1 x Wheatear l, 1 Yellow-browed Warbler and 1 Pied Flycatcher best of the bunch at @flamboroughbird.bsky.social this morning. #wildlife #photography #naturephotography #birdsseenin2026 #ukbirding 🪶
Wheatear on cliff top
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Mark Fewster @fewst.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Did she make it?
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Mark Fewster @fewst.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
52x species at @northcavewet.bsky.social this morning. With fantastic views of this Hobby hunting over the pools. @northcavebirds.bsky.social #wildlife #photography #naturephotography #birdsseenin2026 #phonescoping #digiscoping #ukbirding 🪶
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Mark Fewster @fewst.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Lovely morning at @flamboroughbird.bsky.social 6x Pied and 1x Spotted Flycatchers. 4 x Whinchats, 8 Wheatear 3x Redstarts, 1 x Lesser Whitethroat the best. Nice to meet @eider1172.bsky.social and see @birdingdad.bsky.social #wildlife #photography #naturephotography #birdsseenin2026
Pied Flycatcher Redstart Wheatear
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Mark Fewster @fewst.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
2x Goshawk , 2x Raven & Crossbills the best from an early morning visit to wykeham raptor viewpoint @northyorksbirds.bsky.social #wildlife #photography #naturephotography #birdsseenin2026
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Chris S @macrodactyla.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Time-lapse of the #solareclipse before the trees started getting in the way. Using #DWARF3 from Redcar.
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Mark Fewster @fewst.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Cracking morning at #RSPB #Blacktoftsands 2 x Spotted Redshank, 1 Wood Sandpiper, Greenshank, Ruff. Large numbers of Bearded Tits and over 40 Yellow Wagtails across the reserve. #wildlife #photography #naturephotography #birdsseenin2026 @rspbengland.bsky.social
Spotted Redshank Spotted Redshank Green Sandpiper
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Mark Fewster @fewst.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
#FairburnIngs 3 Glossy Ibis, 4 Cattle Egret, GWE and at least 15 Spoonbill. Had GWE, Spoonbill and Glossy Ibis all in scope at one point. mad! @rarebirder.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social #wildlife #photography #naturephotography #birdsseenin2026 @rspbengland.bsky.social
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Mark Fewster @fewst.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
A few more from today
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Mark Fewster @fewst.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Top days birding along the Tagus Estuary nature reserve outside #Lisbon Highlight of 2x Lesser Spotted Woodpecker and 1 x Marsh Sandpiper & my first Iberian Magpies! #wildlife #photography #naturephotography #birdsseenin2026 www.birds.pt ebird.org/checklist/S3...
Lesser Spotted Woodpecker
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Mark Fewster @fewst.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
In #Coimbra Portugal. I have never seen so many Swifts. 1000s over the city on an evening and 100s weaving between the narrow streets. Amazing to see ❤️ #wildlife #photography #naturephotography #birdsseenin2026
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Mark Fewster @fewst.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Yes. Amazing really
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Mark Fewster @fewst.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Nice!! Hummingbird Hawkmoth in my backyard in York. #wildlife #photography #naturephotography
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Mark Fewster @fewst.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
Quiet start but still 52 species at North cave this morning. #wildlife #photography #naturephotography #birdsseenin2026 @northcavewet.bsky.social @northcavebirds.bsky.social
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Mark Fewster @fewst.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
12 x Spoonbill, 3 x Cattle Egret, Little Ringed Plover and 2 x Green Sandpiper at @rspbengland.bsky.social #Fairburnings this morning #wildlife #photography #naturephotography #birdsseenin2026
Fairburn IngsGreen SandpiperJuv Spoonbills, adult Spoonbill at the back
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Mark Fewster @fewst.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
@yorkswildlife.bsky.social
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Mark Fewster @fewst.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
@alangray22.bsky.social never been!!! Is it worth a look?
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Mark Fewster @fewst.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Lots of Orchids and Butterflies at Wharram Quarry today. Gorgeous place! #wildlife #photography #naturephotography
Marbled White Butterfly Marbled White Butterfly Marbled White Butterfly Marbled White Butterfly
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Mark Fewster @fewst.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
Up at sunrise for the @btobirds.bsky.social late WBBS. Fairly quiet and no sign of Curlew on the ings this visit ( were present earlier). But loads of Skylark (7) and 1 Kingfisher good to see. @yorkbirding.bsky.social #summersolstice #wildlife #photography #naturephotography #birdsseenin2026
Fulford Ings River Ouse at York Millennium bridge YorkMeadow Vetchling?
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Mark Fewster @fewst.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
Yes ..is this early?
Early marsh orchid
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Mark Fewster @fewst.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
Trip up to Langdon Beck. Black Grouse, Ring Ouzel, Curlew ,Wheatear, Snipe, Dipper, Grey Wagtails and loads of Northern Marsh Orchids and I think some Early Marsh Orchids. @ukorchids.bsky.social #wildlife #photography #naturephotography #birdsseenin2026
Ring Ouzel Marsh Orchid Langdon Beck Wildflowers
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Mark Fewster @fewst.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
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Mark Fewster @fewst.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
Great photos @teejay811.bsky.social
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Mark Fewster @fewst.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
Good numbers of Bee Orchids on the verges of the A64..thanks @teejay811.bsky.social and Pyramidal Orchids starting to show @ukorchids.bsky.social #wildlife #photography #naturephotography
Bee OrchidsBee Orchid Bee Orchid My bike on cycle path
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Mark Fewster @fewst.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
Annual train ride to see the Little Terns at #seatoncarew at least 70 on the beach and more in flight offshore. Not that many on the gravel and very flighty. #birds #birding #birdsSeenin2026 🪶 #wildlife #photography #naturephotography
Little Tern amongst rocks
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Mark Fewster @fewst.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Hi @teejay811.bsky.social is this near askham bog as cycled past a week ago and didn't see any.
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Mark Fewster @fewst.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
42 species from #Boltonabbey. 14 Pied Flycatchers (12m 2f). 4xM Redstart. Common Sandpiper. LBBG and 2x Dipper @northyorksbirds.bsky.social #birds #birding #birdsSeenin2026 🪶 #wildlife #photography #naturephotography
Male Pied Flycatcher
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Mark Fewster @fewst.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
A lovely day out birding near Horsham with White Stork, Garganey, Nightingale, Turtle Dove, Hobby but the highlight was this gorgeous Adder.
Adder
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Mark Fewster @fewst.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Up early for the @btobirds.bsky.social WBB survey. 1x Curlew and Skylark on the ings..plus an Oystercatcher. 6 Little Egrets and a pair of Gadwall on the floodwaters near the canoe club. @yorkbirding.bsky.social #birds #birding #birdsSeenin2026 🪶 #wildlife #photography #naturephotography
Millennium bridge. YorkDandelion seed headsWild GarlicCross gravestone.St Andrews Old Church, Bishopthorpe
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Mark Fewster @fewst.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
Cycle to Rspb Bempton. Rammed ( bank holiday) but still a wonderful place. Barn Owl Hunting and Lesser Whitethroat in the dell alongside the Seabirds ❤️ #birds #birding #birdsSeenin2026 🪶 #wildlife #photography #naturephotography
Tree Sparrow RazorbillsGannet
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Mark Fewster @fewst.bsky.social · 26/04/2026
@dredhenderson.bsky.social Just the order in which they were uploaded. So selected.
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Mark Fewster @fewst.bsky.social · 26/04/2026
Nice couple of days in the Lakes hiking from Borrowdale. Raven, Dipper, Pied Fly, Tree Pipit, Redstart, RB Merganser. Wheatears and Cuckoo #birds #birding 🪶
Derwent WaterBorrowdaleEagle CragView from Eagle Crag
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Mark Fewster @fewst.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
A Pair of Raven and pair of Lesser Black Backed Gulls..plus 4 Pairs of Wheatear on hike up Great Gable. . 🪶 #birds #birding
Great Gable Route up to Base Brown Great Gable Route down Great Gable
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Mark Fewster @fewst.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
2xWheatear and 2x Grey Partridge on Tillmire this evening. @yorkbirding.bsky.social #birds #birding #birdsSeenin2026 🪶 #wildlife #photography #naturephotography
Wheatear WheatearHare
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Mark Fewster @fewst.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
Nice morning at Wheldrake Ings. 46 species inc. 1 m Garganey ( flew up river towards the bridge ) 2xGW Egrets and 3xWhooper Swans @ldvnnr.bsky.social @yorkbirding.bsky.social #birds #birding #birdsSeenin2026 🪶 #wildlife #photography #naturephotography
Great White Egret
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Mark Fewster @fewst.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
3xYellow Wagtails just off Moor Lane at Naburn. Plus c5 Corn Bunting. @yorkbirding.bsky.social #birds #birding #birdsSeenin2026 🪶 #wildlife #photography #naturephotography
Corn Bunting singing from a tree top
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Mark Fewster @fewst.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
Perfect spring morning at @ldvnnr.bsky.social Wheldrake Ings. 57 Species with my first Swallows, f Scaup, an Osprey and 2 Cranes and a couple of Willow Warblers.. @yorkbirding.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social #birds #birding #birdsSeenin2026 🪶 #wildlife #photography #naturephotography
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Mark Fewster @fewst.bsky.social · 04/04/2026
😂
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Mark Fewster @fewst.bsky.social · 04/04/2026
53 Species from North Cave, inc. 6xMed Gulls, 2xLittle Ringed Plover and c17 Avocet. Fingers crossed the LRPs have a successful year ❤️ 🤞 #birds #birding #birdsSeenin2026 🪶 #wildlife #photography #naturephotography @northcavebirds.bsky.social @northcavewet.bsky.social @yorkswildlife.bsky.social
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Mark Fewster @fewst.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
I have never seen it before, but it is a territorial dispute between 2 males, there was a second male about 1ft away who was also displaying
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Mark Fewster @fewst.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
50 species including 8 Black Necked Grebes at @rspb.bsky.social St Aidens this morning. Don't usually see Cettis Warblers and not seen this wing waving display before. #birds #birding #birdsSeenin2026 🪶 #wildlife #photography #naturephotography
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Mark Fewster @fewst.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
Didn't feel much warmer than your photo 🥶😂
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Mark Fewster @fewst.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
3 Goshawk. 2 m and 1 f from Wykeham Raptor viewpoint this morning. Not the warmest first thing 🥶 @nybirdnews.bsky.social #birds #birding 🪶
Wykeham raptor viewpoint
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Mark Fewster @fewst.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
I had some really good views of Hummingbirds in #costarica including this White throated mountaingem. Beautiful bird. #wildlife #photography #naturephotography
White-throated mountaingem
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Mark Fewster @fewst.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
Thanks @helenoutandabout.bsky.social ❤️
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Mark Fewster @fewst.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
Thanks @jempierson.bsky.social was fantastic ❤️
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Mark Fewster @fewst.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
One from Costa Rica trip, and not a bird!. Aptly named Red-eyed tree frog. Saw good numbers of Frogs but this guy was the coolest.. #costarica #wildlife #photography #naturephotography
Red-eyed tree frog.
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Mark Fewster @fewst.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
@ychi06.bsky.social I didn't make it up that far north. I did not know anything really about Manakins before visiting , but agree , watching the leks was my highlight too. Wonderful place. ❤️
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Mark Fewster @fewst.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
Thanks @alsw.bsky.social , bit colder than I've been used too 😂
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Mark Fewster @fewst.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
Nice to get out, but a bit misty early on! 24 Whooper Swans, c200 Black-tailed Godwit , 1 Sand martin and 2 m Scaup from North Duffield Carrs. And 2 Green Woodpeckers at Skipwith Common. @yorkbirding.bsky.social @ldvnnr.bsky.social #birds #birding #birdsSeenin2026 🪶
Whooper Swans
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