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Bank Island and Wheldrake Ings Patchworker

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Adam @ldvbirder.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
@rspbblacktoftsands.bsky.social a 4th spotted Redshank joined the three roosting on marshland. The 2 little stint still present. Ruff, avocet, Blackwit, snipe made it a nice afternoon. My highlight this Ruff likely ringed in the @ldvnnr.bsky.social area. Couldn't quite get the details on the ring.
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Adam @ldvbirder.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
A few wildfowl cramming into this pond on the low grounds, with pintail and wigeon on there today joining around 15 teal and 20 mallard
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Adam @ldvbirder.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
I can't get a photo to show it, but it's great to see a good 40-50 swifts over the garden today #yorkswifts
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Adam @ldvbirder.bsky.social · 28/06/2026
A new Moth for the garden today. Scarlet Tiger.
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Adam @ldvbirder.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
I'm not sure if this local Roe deer picked up this plastic intentionally or not, but it now seems to be bothering it. Hopefully it can dislodged it soon.
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Adam @ldvbirder.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
An early Hummingbird Hawk Moth in the garden today #yorkshiremoths #mothsuk
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LDV_NNR @ldvnnr.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
You can also play a part in their survival by enjoying these wonderful breeding waders from the hides, and by keeping to the public footpaths and taking notice of our signs at this crucial time of year, when we need as many chicks to fledge as possible - thank you @yorkbirding.bsky.social
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Adam @ldvbirder.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
A Lower Derwent Valley, Red-footed Falcon found by Chris Gomersal at ND Carrs today is the bird of the year for me so far.
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Adam @ldvbirder.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Excellent talk last night at Bubwith church given by Craig Ralston, on the importance of and management of the LDV. I absolutely love this place and never tire visiting and learning more about it. @ldvnnr.bsky.social
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Adam @ldvbirder.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
Not the best, or most convincing video, but a pair (just one filmed) of Raven just flown over the fields next to the house so an Elvington tick for me. #pwc2026
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Adam @ldvbirder.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Avocet (?) over Elvington early hours this morning #nocmig
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Adam @ldvbirder.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
Amongst probably hundreds of Common Scoter recorded migrating over the LDV last night, this one sounded as if it was practically in the garden.
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Adam @ldvbirder.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
A Tundra Bean goose in with the Pink footed geese at Wheldrake ings this morning.
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Adam @ldvbirder.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
Finally get a #pwc2026 Barn Owl on the 3 and 10km patches. Usually a January 1st bird for me.
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Adam @ldvbirder.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
#nocmig common scoter migration picking up pace over Elvington, 11 flocks recorded between 10pm and 2am last night.
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Jono Leadley @birdingdad.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
Egrets, I've had a few... birdingdad.blogspot.com/2026/03/ebb-...
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Adam @ldvbirder.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
#pwc2026 Cattle egret on the 3km patch this morning, with great egret and little egret in the same area.
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Adam @ldvbirder.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
Slavonian grebe just inside my #pwc2026 10km patch on @ivoryg.bsky.social local spot.
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Adam @ldvbirder.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
The thermal camera providing a bit more insight into what goes on in the adjacent field after dark. Lots of teal feeding, mallard, something looking a bit bigger (shelduck perhaps) a heron, plus fox and roe deer.
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Adam @ldvbirder.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
Reading this article from Josh Jones has me thinking a recent hybrid in the ldv associating with Barnacles is a "North Holland Goose", a hybrid between cackling goose and barnacle goose.
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Adam @ldvbirder.bsky.social · 15/02/2026
A scaup still at North Duffield Carrs, 2nd calendar year drake I think. Showed nicely in front of Geoff Smith hide.
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Adam @ldvbirder.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
Knot, Spot Redshank and Little Gull hanging out just a few hundred meters outside my #PWC026 patch. Hoping they wander in before moving on.
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Adam @ldvbirder.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
So good it was worth buying twice. I really recommend this book if you have an interest in the birds of the @ldvnnr.bsky.social
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Adam @ldvbirder.bsky.social · 08/02/2026
LDV birding continues to be really good this year. I didn't manage to see the Slavonian grebe today but did find a Drake Smew at Thorganby along with an interesting hybrid goose.
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Adam @ldvbirder.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
Cracking goose flock to go through this morning on Ellerton ings. Thousands of pink feet, with white-fronted and Bean geese to pick out amongst them. Merlin nearby as well. What a place the LDV is.
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Spurn Bird Observatory @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
If you can support the appeal, or help by sharing it more widely, we would be incredibly grateful. You can donate here: 👉 gofund.me/31d302f20 Please help us give Little Terns at Beacon Ponds the protection they need in 2026.
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LDV_NNR @ldvnnr.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
Jean was also a key member of our Corncrake team last summer, attending all of the releases and helping with ringing, colour-ringing and DNA swabbing of the chicks before release - all whilst also finding time to be a trustee for the Friends of the #LDV 👏
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Adam @ldvbirder.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
I was swotting up on Lesser Scaup (photo) at Slimbridge this morning. Called in at North Duffield on my way home to try and find one. There was a drake Greater Scaup there which got my pulse up for a moment.
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Adam @ldvbirder.bsky.social · 10/01/2026
Great mixed goose flock to go through at East Cottingwith this morning with Greylag, Canada, Pink feet, White fronted and bean geese. @yorkbirding.bsky.social #PWC2026
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Adam @ldvbirder.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
Bitter Sweet morning @ldvnnr.bsky.social bank Island. Couldn't find firecrest, no eagle, but 10 Bean geese flew through. #PWC2016
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Adam @ldvbirder.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
A Raven over Wheldrake ings this morning was nice for #PWC2026 as it's a bird I can easily miss throughout the year, although they definitely seem more regular these days.
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Adam @ldvbirder.bsky.social · 01/01/2026
White -tailed Eagle new for my #PWC2026 10Km radius list. Hoping it makes it onto my patch list.
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Adam @ldvbirder.bsky.social · 01/01/2026
Last year I chose not to keep any year/ patch lists. This year I'm going to give the #PWC2026 a go. Off to a decent start with Jack Snipe next to the garden, and snipe.
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Adam @ldvbirder.bsky.social · 01/01/2026
Happy New Year everyone. First bird - Jack Snipe.
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Jono Leadley @birdingdad.bsky.social · 29/12/2025
Incredible morning in the @ldvnnr.bsky.social with @duncbye.bsky.social and @ldvbirder.bsky.social. White-tailed Eagle, Glossy Ibis, Spotted Redshank, White-fronted Geese, Great Egret, 3 sparring Peregrines, 2 Scaup, 40 Black-tailed Godwits etc. @yorkbirding.bsky.social
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Adam @ldvbirder.bsky.social · 27/12/2025
WT Eagle still in the LDV this morning. Best spot for it this morning is Aughton Church @yorkbirding.bsky.social
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Adam @ldvbirder.bsky.social · 26/12/2025
White tailed eagle at North Duffield Carrs. Birthday treat @yorkbirding.bsky.social
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Adam @ldvbirder.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
Aside from the content, which will be fascinating, this is also a beautifully produced, quality hardback book. A steal at this price, I ordered 2.
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Adam @ldvbirder.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
The wet field next to the garden is pretty reliable for woodcock in winter. At least 3 in there this evening.
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Adam @ldvbirder.bsky.social · 30/11/2025
A male American Wigeon, perhaps/ probably the returning bird from previous Winters, at Thorganby ings today in the @ldvnnr.bsky.social reserve @yorkbirding.bsky.social
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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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Adam @ldvbirder.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
Thanks to the great team @ldvnnr.bsky.social for finding me my first YOC area and patch Firecrest. Waited a long, long time to see one. Thankfully, I got brief but much better views than I could capture with the camera😂, as it hopped around the NE base bushes. I'll try again in the morning.
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Adam @ldvbirder.bsky.social · 15/11/2025
Water level at Bank Island deep enough to keep a Goldeneye and 7 Tufted duck occupied. Access to the hides needs wellies and they will probably be inaccessible in a few hours with rising river.
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Adam @ldvbirder.bsky.social · 15/11/2025
Hundreds of teal and wigeon, a dozen shovellar and 5 Gadwall on the low grounds. A juv peregrine hunting.
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Adam @ldvbirder.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
Back in action @ldvnnr.bsky.social Bank island! A bit more flooding has brought in the wildfowl, mainly teal and wigeon. Low grounds are also flooding. I imagine the river path between Bank Island and wheldrake ings will be flooded by tomorrow.
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York Birding @yorkbirding.bsky.social · 08/11/2025
The @yorkbirding.bsky.social 2024 report is now out, covering a great year locally with @wendyredrobin.bsky.social Little Gull on the cover & detailing our first Great Reed & Icterine Warblers. Free to members & also available from yorkbirding.org.uk @ldvnnr.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social
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Adam @ldvbirder.bsky.social · 11/10/2025
Whooper swans now been picked up regularly on #Nocmig along with increased wildfowl. Not much happening with winter thrushes yet though.
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Adam @ldvbirder.bsky.social · 05/10/2025
Flock of around 600 Goldfinch remains at Elvington. There didn't seem to be much else mixed in with them today.
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Adam @ldvbirder.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
Big flock of Goldfinch / linnet / other seed eating species outside the house this winter. About 600 birds 85% goldfinch.
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Adam @ldvbirder.bsky.social · 07/09/2025
#nocmig barnacle geese over Elvington 4am this morning. There is a feral population at York Uni though so no idea of the origin of these birds.
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