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Graham Sigsworth @grahamsigsworth.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Finally had Little Owl in the Garden this evening just before dark. One in the field calling to one in the Garden. @northyorksbirds.bsky.social

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Graham Sigsworth @grahamsigsworth.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

A great day out birding in the Scarborough area with The Professor @andymalley53.bsky.social 5 Peregrine, Wheatear, lots of Robins and Thrushes and finally a Yellow-browed Warbler at the Castle @northyorksbirds.bsky.social

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Graham Sigsworth @grahamsigsworth.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Dalby Forest this afternoon:- 6 Common Buzzards, 1 Raven and a Red Kite. Hard work at times with not much in the air. @nybirdnews.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social

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Graham Sigsworth @grahamsigsworth.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Fragrant Orchids in Dalby Forest today and a few Spotted Flycatchers around. Thanks to @andymalley53.bsky.social for the info. #Wildflowers #Orchids @northyorksbirds.bsky.social

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Graham Sigsworth @grahamsigsworth.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

First time ever for Gatekeeper in our local woods. Also Dark Green, Silver-washed and Common Blue with plenty of common species as well. @bcyorkshire.bsky.social @ukbutterflies.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social

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Graham Sigsworth @grahamsigsworth.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Spotted Flycatchers used to be so common around here, but in recent years have almost disappeared locally. Finally, I found a family party in Dalby Forest today. @northyorksbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social

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Chris S @macrodactyla.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

2 adult Med Gulls, 2 arctic skuas a few manx shearwaters past Redcar cinema. Also adult and juv med Gulls on Bydales field, Marske. @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social #NEbirding #UKbirding

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Graham Sigsworth @grahamsigsworth.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Our local Barn Owlets must be under strict curfew as they never ever appear until after 10pm, by which time it’s pitch black. @northyorksbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social

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Graham Sigsworth @grahamsigsworth.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Local Butterflies out in force today with over 12 Silver-washed Fritillary, Marbled White, Small Copper, Red Admiral, Painted Lady and many more @bcyorkshire.bsky.social @ukbutterflies.bsky.social @daveob66.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social

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Graham Sigsworth @grahamsigsworth.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

My incorrect assumptions that the Barn Owl using our nest box was a none breeding bird were thankfully incorrect with 4 Owlets looking well and getting checked out. The box has only been up 2 years and just goes to show “Put it up and they will find it”. Thanks to all. @northyorksbirds.bsky.social

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Graham Sigsworth @grahamsigsworth.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

The local North Yorkshire forest tracks are awash with butterflies. At least 10 separate species seen. Also Quail calling in our field this evening @bcyorkshire.bsky.social @ukbutterflies.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social

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Graham Sigsworth @grahamsigsworth.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

Our local Barn Owl came up to the House this evening. Very privileged, just hope she can find a mate 🤞

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Jeremy Pierson @jempierson.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Patch Good to see the GSWoodpeckers doing well with 2 nests with young Barn owl hunting House Sparrows nesting in one of the Swift boxes Blue tits fledged And in a 2 of the other Swift box's we've got Swifts going in and out It's taken 3 years to have any interest. Buzzing @yorkbirding.bsky.social

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Graham Sigsworth @grahamsigsworth.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Very excited to see this Barn Owl in our field. Makes it all worthwhile @nybirdnews.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social

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Graham Sigsworth @grahamsigsworth.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

First Turtle Dove survey early morning in the local Forest and a single Purring bird, lots of Tree Pipits, Garden Warblers and Whitethroats as well. Still no sign of any Crossbills 🤔🤔🤔 @nybirdnews.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social @northyorkmoors.org.uk

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Graham Sigsworth @grahamsigsworth.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

www.facebook.com/share/1CPRdv... An area I have birded for years and this still goes on. You don’t need to be a detective to work out where to look @nybirdnews.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social @northyorkmoors.org.uk

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Graham Sigsworth @grahamsigsworth.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

A bit like buses. I found another Pied Flycatcher in Ryedale North Yorkshire after years of no shows. @nybirdnews.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social

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Graham Sigsworth @grahamsigsworth.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Finally, after a long period of no show, happy to find Pied Flycatchers back in Ryedale North Yorkshire. @nybirdnews.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social

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Graham Sigsworth @grahamsigsworth.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

A trip up t'north to not see LEO at RSPB Salthome, not see Twite, not see Snow Bunting and not see Red-necked Grebe at South Gare today. Normal service resumed on dipping everything. Consolation Ringed Plover, Turnstone and Sanderling though plus a lovely day, @northyorksbirds.bsky.social

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Graham Sigsworth @grahamsigsworth.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

After almost 2 years to the day. Our Barn Owl box which has only been used by Stock Doves, had a Barn Owl sat on the platform. Really excited and fingers crossed it finds a mate. @northyorksbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social

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Damian Money @damianmoney.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

This Snow Bunting at South Gare today had been ringed at Zeebrugge on the 23/12/25 @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social

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York Birding @yorkbirding.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

A report of 2 Firecrest at Derwent Cottage, York University @nybirdnews.bsky.social

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Graham Sigsworth @grahamsigsworth.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Upper Derwent Valley this afternoon. Well over 1200 Geese present with 600+ Pinks, 450+ White-Fronted and 7 Tundra Beans. Flood waters rapidly receding. @nybirdnews.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social

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Graham Sigsworth @grahamsigsworth.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Local Goshawks came out to play this morning in Dalby Forest. A gloomy start but eventually it brightened up enough to see them. Also a few Brambling in the forest. @nybirdnews.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social

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Graham Sigsworth @grahamsigsworth.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

North Yorkshire Moors today, bitterly cold with quite a bit of snow on the tops. Totals as follows :- Hen Harrier -0 Merlin -0 Common Buzzard -0 Peregrine-0 Any other Raptor -0 Any other birds -0 What a great diverse place managed grouse moors are …. Not 🤬🤬🤬 @northyorksbirds.bsky.social

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LDV_NNR @ldvnnr.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Our latest BTO ringing recoveries inc. a young Chiffchaff ringed at #SkipwithCommon NNR (presumably on passage) on 01/09/25, which was then controlled by ringers just 24 days later, 701 km away in Trunvel, Treogat, Finistère, France @yorkbirding.bsky.social

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ben338.bsky.social @ben338.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Slavonoan Grebe at Scaling Dam 13.00 @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social

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York Birding @yorkbirding.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

The drake Smew again from the Thorganby village hall viewing platform @nybirdnews.bsky.social @ldvnnr.bsky.social

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Graham Sigsworth @grahamsigsworth.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

Upper Derwent Valley :- 139 White-Fronts, 3 Barnacle, 500+ Pink Feet, Good numbers of Wigeon and Teal plus a bonus Raven this morning in North Yorkshire. @nybirdnews.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social

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Graham Sigsworth @grahamsigsworth.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

150+ White-fronted Geese, 3 Barnacle, 400 Pink Feet, Shoveler and 100 plus Wigeon and Teal at Upper Derwent Valley in the gloom this afternoon. @northyorksbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social

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Graham Sigsworth @grahamsigsworth.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

Upper Derwent Valley this afternoon :- 450 Pinks, 11 White-Fronts, 1 Barnacle, 120 Canadas, 90 Greylag, 1 Shoveler, 150 Lapwing, 2 Common Buzzard, 2 Kestrel, 1 Merlin, 100+ Wigeon/Teal. Alot of Flood Water after this weeks deluge. @northyorksbirds.bsky.social

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Graham Sigsworth @grahamsigsworth.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Local Upper Derwent Valley Birding today. White-Fronted, Pink Feet, Barnacle, 1000 + Wigeon/Teal, 8 Shoveler, 6 Shelduck and lots of Commoner stuff @ldvnnr.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social

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Graham Sigsworth @grahamsigsworth.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

Lots of Flood Water in the Upper Derwent Valley this afternoon. Poor Light but at least a few Birds around. @nybirdnews.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social

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Graham Sigsworth @grahamsigsworth.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

Upper Derwent Valley this afternoon. Lots of Flood water, horrible light, but a few birds at last. @northyorksbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social

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Graham Sigsworth @grahamsigsworth.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

View from Dalby Forest across to the Wolds. Still snowy and bitterly cold. Birding hard work here. @northyorksbirds.bsky.social

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Graham Sigsworth @grahamsigsworth.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

Bullfinches in Dalby Forest this afternoon. Still 0 "Crossbills" @northyorksbirds.bsky.social

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Graham Sigsworth @grahamsigsworth.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

Filey Brigg this afternoon on the last day of 2025. Can you spot the Eastern Black Redstart? No, neither could I as it disappeared within seconds of me arriving @northyorksbirds.bsky.social

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Graham Sigsworth @grahamsigsworth.bsky.social · 28/12/2025

The 2 Tundra Bean Geese in amongst 750 Pink Feet take some finding on the Upper Derwent area. @northyorksbirds.bsky.social Great find by @andymalley53.bsky.social

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Graham Sigsworth @grahamsigsworth.bsky.social · 27/12/2025

This morning on the Upper Derwent :- 57 Greylag, 350 Wigeon, 2 Kestrel, 750 Pinks, 1 Whitefront, 1 Common Buzzard, 2 CC Marsh Harriers, 12 Fieldfare, 250 Lapwing. @northyorksbirds.bsky.social

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Graham Sigsworth @grahamsigsworth.bsky.social · 25/12/2025

A walk around the local patch #dalbyforest was particularly quiet. Only a pair of Goshawks brightened the day. What was noteworthy was no Crossbills in any of the favoured areas. Other birders have noticed this to. They should be nesting in a few weeks. Where are they? @northyorksbirds.bsky.social

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