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MartinWW @swaledalebirds.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

First day @nosterfieldnr.bsky.social this year! Cold and windy but as always enjoyable. Surprised I’ve not noticed the Cyclamen before (it’s been there at least 7 years!), Shaggy Scalycap, Darter and some geese (an awful lot actually). Also entertained by a Peregrine hunting Lapwing.

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Adrian Wetherill @awnature.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

European Hornet on Flasks Lane @nosterfieldnr.bsky.social this morning.

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Palustris @palustris.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Bad phone photo on a rainy, windy autumn PM doesn't do it justice but this patch of Purple Moor-grass fen-meadow @nosterfieldnr.bsky.social is full of Devilsbit Scabious and orchid seedheads. A remarkably good example of a rare plant community but it's only 8 years old, established from local seed.

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Adrian Wetherill @awnature.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Spotted Redshank, 3 Black-tailed Godwits, 4 Ruff and a Greenshank on the main lake @nosterfieldnr.bsky.social today, lots of Swallows and Meadow Pipits moving and the first Pink-footed geese of the Autumn. Chiffchaff, Lesser and Common Whitethroat and Blackcap in the silt lagoon bushes.

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Andrew Wappat @andrewwappat.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Spotted redshank, Nosterfield LNR Has always been a bogey bird for me in North Yorkshire, finally caught up with one today at the ever glorious @nosterfieldnr.bsky.social. Thanks to the local original finder. 🙏 @nybirdnews.bsky.social @teesbirds.bsky.social @waderquest.bsky.social #birds #ukbirding

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chrisrymer.bsky.social @chrisrymer.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Photo of the Spotted Redshank at Nosterfield LNR on Friday 11th September and some of the x62 Curlews. There were also x2 Black-tailed Godwits, x3 Ruff and Greenshank. @nosterfieldnr.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social @curlewaction.bsky.social

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Nosterfield Nature Reserve @nosterfieldnr.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

We’re delighted to see the reintroduction of glowworms at Nosterfield featured in The Guardian today. With many thanks to independent ecologist Pete Cooper and LUCT's volunteer team for their work on the project. www.theguardian.com/environ...

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Glowworms shine again in North Yorkshire after larvae reared in garden shed

Volunteer ‘glow-getters’ overseeing reintroduction of endangered beetles at Nosterfield nature reserve

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

Recent birding action at @nosterfieldnr.bsky.social . Ruff, Juv Red Kite, Snipe and Woodpigeon.

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

Pic of some of the c120 Curlews at Nosterfield at lunchtime on 2nd September also x2 Ruff, x3 Snipe, Greenshank and Common Sandpiper @nosterfieldnr.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social

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Adrian Wetherill @awnature.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Good selection of waders @nosterfieldnr.bsky.social this afternoon, over 200 Curlew, Snipe, Ruff, Little Stint, Dunlin, Ringed Plover and Common Sandpiper @nybirdnews.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social

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Gary Flakes @flako1959.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

A stunning male Redstart along the path from the Quarry CP to Flask Lake @nosterfieldnr.bsky.social today never quite came close enough.

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Adrian Wetherill @awnature.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Wader passage building up @nosterfieldnr.bsky.social this morning, upto 4 Greenshank, 2 Wood Sandpiper, 2 Snipe and a Ruff amongst the locals.

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Adrian Wetherill @awnature.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

A brood of Grey Partridges @nosterfieldnr.bsky.social last night

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birderamh.bsky.social @birderamh.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Franklins Gull at @nosterfieldnr.bsky.social today x.com/timscot78560...

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Adrian Wetherill @awnature.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Ruddy Darter on Flasks Lane @nosterfieldnr.bsky.social yesterday and Small red-eyed Damselfly at Scorton Lakes today

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Nosterfield Nature Reserve @nosterfieldnr.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Thanks Jackie, just seen your message. We will look into it.

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Adrian Wetherill @awnature.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

One of two Silver-washed Fritillary seen @nosterfieldnr.bsky.social today.

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Gary Flakes @flako1959.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

A little disappointed with my phonescoped pics of the @nosterfieldnr.bsky.social Caspian Tern on Friday afternoon; only my second UK bird. I have great excuse, it was a very hot day! @nybirdnews.bsky.social

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chrisrymer.bsky.social @chrisrymer.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Two very record shots of the Nosterfield Caspian Tern on Friday morning at Flask Lake I even managed to include a mystery dark smudge on one shot sorry for being out of focus @nybirdnews.bsky.social @nosterfieldnr.bsky.social

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Nick @nickw7coc.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Caspian tern on Flask lake @14:30 @nosterfieldnr.bsky.social #OMDS #OM-1 #mz300f4Pro @nybirdnews.bsky.social

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Mick and Sylvia Brennan @lochdon.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Went to Nosterfield today. When we arrived it had clouded up so didn't expect to see the White Letter Hairstreaks in flight. Within minutes we managed to see one mid-way up the tree which sat for quite a while before walking out of sight. @nosterfieldnr.bsky.social @teesbirds.bsky.social

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Adrian Wetherill @awnature.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

Holly Blue and Volucella pellucens @nosterfieldnr.bsky.social this morning with @haverahbirder.bsky.social

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chrisrymer.bsky.social @chrisrymer.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

This morning @nosterfieldnr.bsky.social x5 Curlew, x2 Ringed Plover, single Avocet,Common Sandpiper,Black-tailed Godwit, Redshank & Oystercatcher @nybirdnews.bsky.social

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Rita M @rmercer28.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Thistle broomrape flowering well near Ripon where @nosterfieldnr.bsky.social volunteers have been clearing balsam and brambles.

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StephenLovesCrisps @lovecrisps007.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Hobby & Marsh Harrier with some tasty snacks the other day 🤪😁 @nosterfieldnr.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social @teesbirds.bsky.social

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Nosterfield Nature Reserve @nosterfieldnr.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

LUCT Event Rescheduled Please note a change of date for our Dragonflies on Flasks Fen event. It is now taking place on 1st August, 10am -1pm. Please see the link below for more information and how to book. www.luct.org.uk/events-1/dr... Photography by Whitfield Benson

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Dragonflies on Flasks Fen — The Lower Ure Conservation Trust

Join dragonfly expert Keith Gittens for a tour of Flasks fen, finding out more about dragonfly species that can be found in the area.

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Nosterfield Nature Reserve @nosterfieldnr.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Mullein moth caterpillars really enjoying munching away on the Figwort! We don't mind though - it is a tough plant 😊 Mulleins and Figwort are both part of the Scrophulariaceae family, so they eat both (despite their name) Their camouflage needs work though...

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Adrian Wetherill @awnature.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

The north hide @nosterfieldnr.bsky.social is a great place to watch Curlews at this time of year. @haverahbirder.bsky.social

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Nosterfield Nature Reserve @nosterfieldnr.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Bittern from the Reedbed Hide A wonderful encounter with one of our most elusive wetland birds. Many thanks to Robert Greaves for kindly sharing these superb photographs.

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Nosterfield Nature Reserve @nosterfieldnr.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

In the Habitat Creation Nursery... Kidney vetch (Anthyllis vulneraria) – essential for Small Blue butterfly caterpillars, as it's their only food plant Bogbean (Menyanthes trifoliata) – a striking white-flowered plant of wetlands and ponds. Globeflower (Trollius europaeus)

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Adrian Wetherill @awnature.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

Small Copper on the causeway @nosterfieldnr.bsky.social this afternoon with @helenhays.bsky.social

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Adrian Wetherill @awnature.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Gorgeous Common Blue on the causeway @nosterfieldnr.bsky.social this morning with @haverahbirder.bsky.social and @helenhays.bsky.social

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Nosterfield Nature Reserve @nosterfieldnr.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Birds-eye primrose (Primula farinosa) This beautiful plant was once widespread in damp meadows across the Central Vale. A combination of habitat loss and drainage mean it's been lost from the Washlands for now. Find out more on our website: www.luct.org.uk/plants

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PLANTS — The Lower Ure Conservation Trust

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Adrian Wetherill @awnature.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Shoveler with a brood of 10 @nosterfieldnr.bsky.social at the weekend

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bacobbirds.bsky.social @bacobbirds.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

Reinforcing my butterfly ID this afternoon after last weeks transects at @nosterfieldnr.bsky.social. Common Blue, Red Admiral, Painted Lady. Seen but not pictured: Orange Tip, Brown Argus. Marsh Harrier showing well over Reed bed as well as our first hobby of the season!

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Edward Philips Art @edwardphilips.co.uk · 28/05/2026

Another lovely evening at @nosterfieldnr.bsky.social xx

Nosterfield Nature Reserve via the bird hide.

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DWardPhotos @dwardphotos.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

Osprey at Nosterfield Nature Reserve near Ripon this morning @nybirdnews.bsky.social @nosterfieldnr.bsky.social

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DWardPhotos @dwardphotos.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

Garden Warbler calling away at Nosterfield near Ripon today @nybirdnews.bsky.social @nosterfieldnr.bsky.social

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Nathan B @haverahbirder.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

@nosterfieldnr.bsky.social today. Spoonbill dropped in to the main reserve for about 15 mins. 1 Sanderling present. No sign of pec sand today... and thankfully the white-winged terns came back for a second evening to Ladybridge. Did mean two visits in one day though

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DWardPhotos @dwardphotos.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

White-winged Black Tern….nice to see a couple spend a little time at Nosterfield yesterday @nybirdnews.bsky.social @nosterfieldnr.bsky.social

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StephenLovesCrisps @lovecrisps007.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

White-Winged Black Terns at Nosterfield this evening, although distant and mobile fabulous to see (even in the mizzle ☔️🤪) @nybirdnews.bsky.social @teesbirds.bsky.social @nosterfieldnr.bsky.social

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Adrian Wetherill @awnature.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

Pectoral Sandpiper still @nosterfieldnr.bsky.social this morning, far side of main lake @northyorksbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social

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Gary Pickles @gdp01.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Excellent day at @nosterfieldnr.bsky.social Lovely people. Fabulous birds. You can just make out the Pectoral Sandpiper on this photo and my first Ringed Plover of the year. #birding

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Nosterfield Nature Reserve @nosterfieldnr.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Have you spotted a Bloody-nosed Beetle at Nosterfield Nature Reserve? Find out more about the species at NNR in this report from The Naturalist in the Biodiversity Heritage Library: www.biodiversitylibrary.org... Photography: Mike Samworth and Whitfield Benson.

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Nathan B @haverahbirder.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Horrible light and distance but great to see Curlew Sandpiper with Little Stint and Wood Sandpiper with Pectoral Sandpiper at @nosterfieldnr.bsky.social yesterday

Wood Sandpiper left, Pectoral Sandpiper right

Little Stint left, Curlew Sandpiper right

Little Stint front, Curlew Sandpiper back

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Adrian Wetherill @awnature.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

Pectoral Sandpiper still @nosterfieldnr.bsky.social this afternoon along with Little Stint and 3 Wood Sandpipers @nybirdnews.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social

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Adrian Wetherill @awnature.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

Pectoral sandpiper @nosterfieldnr.bsky.social this morning, distant on the main lake @nybirdnews.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social

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Andrew Wappat @andrewwappat.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Grey partridge, nr Well After fluffing a shot of a barn owl flying past my head with a mole, at least this beauty appeared shortly after. Nice bonus leaving @nosterfieldnr.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social @teesbirds.bsky.social #birds #ukbirding

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James Robson @jamesrobson.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

A beautiful female islandica Black-tailed Godwit @nosterfieldnr.bsky.social at the weekend. @nybirdnews.bsky.social @wadertales.bsky.social

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Adrian Wetherill @awnature.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Drake Shoveler at Ripon City Wetlands this morning @yorkswildlife.bsky.social #birds

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