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Jon Cook @jcbirder.bsky.social · 14h

Bonaparte’s Gull this morning off Stag Rocks, Bamburgh, Northumberland.

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Jon Cook @jcbirder.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Red-throated Diver this afternoon, just off the north end of Embleton Bay, Northumberland.

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Jon Cook @jcbirder.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Dunlin & Ringed Plover at Hollowell Reservoir earlier this week. A mixed group here for several weeks now, sometimes all together, but usually in two separate parties; maximum counts 7 of the former and a notable 22 of the latter. #northantsbirds #waders

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Jon Cook @jcbirder.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Black-tailed Godwit this morning at Ravensthorpe Reservoir (with Green Sandpiper and Teal behind it). Irregular here (this is only my second ever record) - the site normally lacks any significant muddy margins. #northantsbirds #waders

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Jon Cook @jcbirder.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

4 Dunlin this morning at Hollowell Reservoir: 5 birds present for the last couple of days. Also here this morning: 15 Ringed Plover - pretty sure that’s my best count for this site #waders #northantsbirds

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Jon Cook @jcbirder.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Whinchat (& prey item) this morning at Hollowell Reservoir #northantsbirds

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Jon Cook @jcbirder.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Red Knot this evening at Hollowell Reservoir. Flying circuits & calling when I arrived; it then landed, fed & preened for a couple of minutes, before flying off high to the west. Only my second record here (last one was Aug 2020). #northantsbirds #waders

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Jon Cook @jcbirder.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Northern Wheatear this evening at Hollowell Reservoir #northantsbirds

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Jon Cook @jcbirder.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Turnstone this morning at Pitsford Reservoir #northantsbirds #waders

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Jon Cook @jcbirder.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Whinchat at Hollowell Reservoir, present since yesterday. First of this autumn for me. Feeding this morning out in the open with a wagtail flock. #northantsbirds

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Jon Cook @jcbirder.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Ruff this evening at Hollowell Reservoir, one of two present #northantsbirds #waders

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Jon Cook @jcbirder.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Sanderlings this afternoon, Towan Beach, Roseland Peninsula, Cornwall @cbwps.org.uk

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Jon Cook @jcbirder.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Common Redstart this afternoon at sun-baked Cold Ashby #northantsbirds #redstart

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Jon Cook @jcbirder.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Dunlin this morning at Hollowell Reservoir #northantsbirds #waders

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Jon Cook @jcbirder.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Waiting by a hedge for Redstarts to appear this afternoon, when out popped this Stoat. Came dancing in & out of cover, almost up to my feet. An amazing thing to see. #stoat

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Jon Cook @jcbirder.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Juvenile Common Redstart this afternoon near Glassthorpe Hill, Upper Heyford. Reddish underparts were visible in the field. With an adult female. 2+ birds here since 27th July. #northantsbirds

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Jon Cook @jcbirder.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

In-the-garden tick #38 (admittedly Cat C4): Racing Pigeon. On the roof this evening. A first, after 21 years of living here!

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Jon Cook @jcbirder.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Wood Sandpiper still at Hollowell Reservoir this afternoon, hunkered down behind a stump in the channel of the feeder stream #northantsbirds #ukbirding #waders

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Jon Cook @jcbirder.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Little Ringed Plover this afternoon at Naseby Reservoir. I’ve seen a fair few juveniles like this one on the local patch over the last couple of weeks: hopefully signs of a good breeding season. #northantsbirds #ukbirding #waders

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Jon Cook @jcbirder.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Common Snipe this morning at Hollowell Reservoir, first one of this autumn for me. #northantsbirds #ukbirding #waders

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Jon Cook @jcbirder.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Wood Sandpiper this morning at Hollowell Reservoir. #northantsbirds #ukbirding #waders

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Jon Cook @jcbirder.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Dartford Warbler this afternoon at @nationaltrust.org.uk Dunwich Heath, Suffolk. #ukbirding

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Jon Cook @jcbirder.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

One of at least two (probably three) Common Redstarts this evening at Honey Hill, Cold Ashby. A reliable site in spring and late summer. #northantsbirds #redstarts #ukbirding

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Jon Cook @jcbirder.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

Common Redstart today on the east perimeter of Cold Ashby Golf Centre, Northants. Thanks to a conservation-minded landowner, I’m fortunate to have access to adjacent farmland, including some classic late-summer Redstart habitat. Also foraged a bonus 39 stray golf balls, hopefully reusable.

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Jon Cook @jcbirder.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Osprey circling high over Hollowell village this evening, with a large Bream; & being mobbed by the local Swifts. #ukbirding #northantsbirds

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Jon Cook @jcbirder.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Grasshopper Warbler this morning at Hollowell Reservoir. Reeling from a dense patch of Meadowsweet, and showing occasionally. A late first for me this year, perhaps overlooked here.

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Jon Cook @jcbirder.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

Spotted Flycatcher pair still in & around our garden; both birds active from dawn to dusk, taking food to presumed nest in hydrangea on our neighbour’s wall. No sound whatsoever from the nestlings.

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Jon Cook @jcbirder.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Sitting in the back garden, watching Swifts overhead. Lovely.

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Jon Cook @jcbirder.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Spotted Flycatcher, present in & around our garden since May 1st, joined this morning by a female. Courtship observed, with the male bird feeding the female.

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Jon Cook @jcbirder.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

Tyne Kittiwakes on the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, Gateshead. Good to see the colony apparently doing well, despite the maintenance work on the Tyne Bridge.

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Jon Cook @jcbirder.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Dartford Warbler this morning at Blaxhall Common, Suffolk.

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Jon Cook @jcbirder.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Nightjar this evening, Rendlesham Forest, Suffolk. 1-2 churring & 1 heard calling, but didn’t show themselves.

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Jon Cook @jcbirder.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Osprey ‘Blue T3’ fishing this evening at Hollowell Reservoir #northantsbirds

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Jon Cook @jcbirder.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Manx Shearwaters this morning at Pendeen Watch. A constant stream heading SW between 0600 and 0800.

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Jon Cook @jcbirder.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

Whimbrel this morning at Common Towans, Hayle. Two feeding in the dunes. @cbwps.org.uk

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Jon Cook @jcbirder.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Tawny Owl this morning at Ravensthorpe Reservoir. Above the path just ahead of me: don’t think I’ve ever had a better view of this species. Spent an enjoyable couple of minutes in its company. #northantsbirds

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Jon Cook @jcbirder.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Black Tern this evening at Ravensthorpe Reservoir #northantsbirds

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Jon Cook @jcbirder.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Spotted Flycatcher today in Hollowell village. A welcome early return - first seen here last year on 5th June. Just one bird, around for most of the morning; & seen investigating previous attempted nest site in neighbour’s Hydrangea. #northantsbirds

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Jon Cook @jcbirder.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Passage of Common Sandpipers this morning: 8 at Hollowell Reservoir, then 8 again at nearby Ravensthorpe Res. (photo); based on timings, I’d say two different parties. High Spring counts for both sites #northantsbirds #waders

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Jon Cook @jcbirder.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

Found these Barn Owl flight feathers a couple of weeks ago. No sign of the rest of the bird. Perhaps lost in a tussle? (found in a meadow also frequented by Kestrels).

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Jon Cook @jcbirder.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

Tree Sparrow this afternoon near Sibbertoft. Local & declining in these parts, so it was very pleasing to find a ‘new’ site. One bird collecting nest material. Several years since I’ve seen one anywhere other than the feeding station at Pitsford Res. #northantsbirds

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Jon Cook @jcbirder.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

Osprey this evening at Hollowell Reservoir #northantsbirds

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Jon Cook @jcbirder.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Black Terns and Little Gulls this afternoon at Pitsford Reservoir (10+ and 5+ respectively while I was there), very active and mobile. Lots moving through the county today; glad I managed to connect with a few of them. #northantsbirds

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Jon Cook @jcbirder.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

Yellow Wagtail this evening at Hollowell Reservoir, one of two feeding on the spillway. First-of-year for me. Seeing these has to be one of the best things about springtime birding. #northantsbirds

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Jon Cook @jcbirder.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

Red-throated Diver still at Hollowell Reservoir this morning. Very active, flying extended high circuits; also vocal: repeated cackling flight call and while on the water, a mournful wail. #northantsbirds

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Jon Cook @jcbirder.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Wheatears moving through this morning, including this one on a muck heap near Cold Ashby #northantsbirds

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Jon Cook @jcbirder.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

One of three Northern Wheatears this morning at Borough Hill, Daventry; first of year for me #northantsbirds

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Jon Cook @jcbirder.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Osprey (first of year for me) this evening at Hollowell Reservoir #northantsbirds

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