South Yorkshire Birders @s-yorksbirding.bsky.social · 07/07/2025First 6 months of South Yorkshire @Team_eBird species counts. 050
Reposted by South Yorkshire Birdersw82matt.bsky.social @w82matt.bsky.social · 17/05/2025Little Grebe feeding young at Royd Moor. @btoengland.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @s-yorksbirding.bsky.social 081
Reposted by South Yorkshire BirdersSuzanne Atkinson @suzanne11a.bsky.social · 18/05/2025Great afternoon yesterday watching the Hobbies catching dragonflies on Thorne Moors. Must have been at least 20! Plus Cuckoos calling all around us. Photos by @davidjcopeland.bsky.social @s-yorksbirding.bsky.social #ukbirding 0352
Reposted by South Yorkshire BirdersChris Toop @birdingcyclist.bsky.social · 08/05/2025Garish, but always photogenic. Mandarin on the River Don near Long Sandall today @s-yorksbirding.bsky.social #UKBirding 071
Reposted by South Yorkshire Birdersw82matt.bsky.social @w82matt.bsky.social · 29/04/202523 bird species this evening at Broadstones. Inc Tawny Owl, Sedge Warbler, Reed Bunting, Oystercatchers and Curlews on Dam Wall. Brown Hare. @btobirds.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @s-yorksbirding.bsky.social @sorbynathissoc.bsky.social 071
South Yorkshire Birders @s-yorksbirding.bsky.social · 28/04/2025The #SouthYorkshire spring bird arrivals list is now completed with Spotted Flycatcher, thanks to all the SY Birders for their help 😎 #birding 081
Reposted by South Yorkshire Birdersw82matt.bsky.social @w82matt.bsky.social · 25/04/2025Run to Windscar from home via Langsett and South Nab trig. First Cuckoo of the year at Langsett. Golden Plover, Lapwing, Curlew. Possible Short-eared Owl but was a long way off. @s-yorksbirding.bsky.social @btoengland.bsky.social @rspbengland.bsky.social 041
Reposted by South Yorkshire BirdersBlackerhillbilly @blackerhillbilly.bsky.social · 25/04/2025Harley village - 22:15 - avocets calling overhead! @s-yorksbirding.bsky.social @wildsheffield.bsky.social @sorbynathissoc.bsky.social @barnsleybsg.bsky.social 052
South Yorkshire Birders @s-yorksbirding.bsky.social · 18/04/2025Spring migrants are almost complete with early whinchat yesterday and recent common tern. #UKBirding 090
Reposted by South Yorkshire Birdersw82matt.bsky.social @w82matt.bsky.social · 14/04/2025Broadstones on way home. 7 Oystercatcher on dam wall, Stonechat, Willow Warblers, GCGrebe of note. @s-yorksbirding.bsky.social @btoengland.bsky.social @rspbengland.bsky.social 041
Reposted by South Yorkshire Birdersw82matt.bsky.social @w82matt.bsky.social · 15/04/2025Wonder over to Scout Dike with Hamish this evening 2 Grey Partridge, Gadwall, 5 Oystercatcher in field, at least 8 GCGrebes, Swallows, 3 Yellowhammer. @btoengland.bsky.social @rspbengland.bsky.social @s-yorksbirding.bsky.social 061
Reposted by South Yorkshire BirdersRich @scottybirder.bsky.social · 13/04/2025Not a bad day at the local patches. Unexpected Iceland Gull at Potteric Carr and Goosander at Parson's Carr (fka iPort Lakes). Also picked up my first Whitethroat, Sedge and Reed Warblers of the year #YorkshireBirding #phonescoped 0171
South Yorkshire Birders @s-yorksbirding.bsky.social · 12/04/2025South Yorkshire Spring arrivals bird list updated, this year (2025) has 6 of the earliest dates out of the sixteen species so far recorded, is this the warm weather, or more birders, anywhere else in the UK notice this? 020
Reposted by South Yorkshire Birderswheatearbill63.bsky.social @wheatearbill63.bsky.social · 29/03/20256 Redshank, 4 Little Ringed Plover, 2 Oystercatcher, c12 Lapwing, 2 Shelduck, 2LBBG, White Wagtail among 42 species at Wombwell Ings this afternoon @s-yorksbirding.bsky.social @rspbengland.bsky.social #yorkshirebirding 161
Reposted by South Yorkshire BirdersSuzanne Atkinson @suzanne11a.bsky.social · 23/03/2025One of 3 Garganey at RSPB Blacktoft Sands this afternoon #ukbirding 1201
Reposted by South Yorkshire Birderswheatearbill63.bsky.social @wheatearbill63.bsky.social · 23/03/2025Oystercatcher numbers increasing at Broadstone Reservoir - 17 on the dam wall mid afternoon and 2 pairs of Goosander. @s-yorksbirding.bsky.social #yorkshirebirding 061
South Yorkshire Birders @s-yorksbirding.bsky.social · 23/03/2025Update for the South Yorkshire spring arrivals - with house Martin, swallow, wheatear and sedge warbler added to the list. #UKBirding 092
Reposted by South Yorkshire BirdersMatt D @mattdenial.bsky.social · 23/03/2025Success! I went back for the Blue-winged Teal this morning. What a beautiful drake. #birds @s-yorksbirding.bsky.social #bluewingedteal 0231
Reposted by South Yorkshire BirdersTom Lowe @saloplarus.bsky.social · 21/03/2025The pair of Blue-winged Teals looking good on Brough Airfield Marsh this morning. Nice spot #yorkshirebirding #rarebirdsuk 1803
Reposted by South Yorkshire Birderswheatearbill63.bsky.social @wheatearbill63.bsky.social · 14/03/2025Lunch at #YWT Denaby Ings reserve and nearby Mexborough Low Pasture. Highlights Pochard c10, mostly males, pr Goosander, Chiffchaff, Sparrowhawk and fem/imm type Marsh Harrier headed east @s-yorksbirding.bsky.social @donnybirding.bsky.social 0101
Reposted by South Yorkshire BirdersFlamborough Bird Observatory @flamboroughbird.bsky.social · 14/03/20252 Velvet Scoter and 1000+ Kittiwakes, 68 Puffins on the sea near North Landing with Red Kite and 5 Redwing on the land flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk/sightings/14...flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk14th March 2025 - Flamborough Bird ObservatoryLighter northerly winds, sunny intervals and temperatures reached eight degrees C. Two Velvet Scoters and 1004 Kittiwakes flew north during the morning seawatch. Puffins returned inshore following the... 0181
South Yorkshire Birders @s-yorksbirding.bsky.social · 10/03/2025Little ringed plover at Wombwell Ings yesterday added to the spring arrivals list, in South Yorkshire. #UKBirding 030
Reposted by South Yorkshire Birderswheatearbill63.bsky.social @wheatearbill63.bsky.social · 04/03/2025Had a spare hour so did a walk along Ewden Heights. Buzzard, Kestrel (male just visible in one of these), Meadow Pipit, Chaffinch, Lapwing and more Red Grouse on this part of the moor than last year. @s-yorksbirding.bsky.social #yorkshirebirding 081
Reposted by South Yorkshire BirdersJoe Seymour @sephphotography.bsky.social · 09/03/2025Pleasantly mild walk along Slaynes Lane at Idle Washlands. 4 Little Egrets, 3 Great White Egrets, 10 Cattle Egrets and 4 Raven. @s-yorksbirding.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social 0101
Reposted by South Yorkshire Birderswheatearbill63.bsky.social @wheatearbill63.bsky.social · 02/03/2025A few signs of spring today on the local patch. Pair of Stonechat new for the year and Lapwing numbers increasing @s-yorksbirding.bsky.social @patchbirding.bsky.social #patchbirding #yorkshirebirding 0101
South Yorkshire Birders @s-yorksbirding.bsky.social · 28/02/2025Sand martin added to the spring arrivals list yesterday- the earliest in South Yorkshire, from the last 5 years by 6 days. #UKBirding 0121
Reposted by South Yorkshire Birderswheatearbill63.bsky.social @wheatearbill63.bsky.social · 26/02/2025Quick spin around the local patch between showers this pm. Highlights, single Oystercatcher on Castle Dam, c6 Lapwing, displaying Skylark, Mistle Thrush & Buzzard in nearby fields and flock of 50+ Fieldfare over #yorkshirebirding #patchbirding @patchbirding.bsky.social @s-yorksbirding.bsky.social 061
Reposted by South Yorkshire BirdersToby Holmes @tegholmes.bsky.social · 22/02/2025My first Eastern Yellow Wagtail gave great scope views this morning, much more distinctive sulphur-y colouration than I expected, great to hear it call a bunch as well. Stopped in on the Blacker Hill Cattle Egret on my way back this afternoon, my first in South Yorkshire #rarebirdsuk 0171
Reposted by South Yorkshire Birderswheatearbill63.bsky.social @wheatearbill63.bsky.social · 25/02/2025One of two pairs of Mandarin Duck skulking amongst the willows at Havelock Dam, Rivelin Valley, Sheffield this morning #yorkshirebirding @s-yorksbirding.bsky.social @patchbirding.bsky.social 093
Reposted by South Yorkshire Birderswheatearbill63.bsky.social @wheatearbill63.bsky.social · 20/02/2025Wombwell Ings 11.40-1.30. 37 species. Highlights - Water Pipit, Marsh Harrier, Goosander, Wigeon, Pochard & displaying Skylarks @donnybirding.bsky.social @s-yorksbirding.bsky.social @rspbengland.bsky.social #yorkshirebirding #ukbirding 041
Reposted by South Yorkshire Birderswheatearbill63.bsky.social @wheatearbill63.bsky.social · 20/02/2025Cattle Egret still in fields off Grange View, Blacker Hill, Barnsley 10.40am @s-yorksbirding.bsky.social @donnybirding.bsky.social #yorkshirebirding #ukbirding 021
South Yorkshire Birders @s-yorksbirding.bsky.social · 07/02/2025Last month's eBird count was 117 species for South Yorkshire. #UKBirding 040
Reposted by South Yorkshire Birderswheatearbill63.bsky.social @wheatearbill63.bsky.social · 07/02/2025Midhope Reservoir midday Oystercatcher 3, Canada Goose 214, Chaffinch 50+, Coal Tit c8, Buzzard, Grey Wagtail #Yorkshirebirding @s-yorksbirding.bsky.social 061
Reposted by South Yorkshire BirdersBlackerhillbilly @blackerhillbilly.bsky.social · 29/01/2025Tankersley black lane & ponds 3-4pm - ponds full few birds - moorhen 1 wren 1 (in reeds) teal 8 gadwall 7. Old Hedge linnet 30 yellowhammer 6 reed bunting 7 chaffinch 1 flock of mipit/goldfinch 12 @s-yorksbirding.bsky.social @sorbynathissoc.bsky.social @barnsleybsg.bsky.social 031
Reposted by South Yorkshire BirdersMartin Roper @wildlifeandtravel.bsky.social · 12/01/2025Dancing Bittern #Birds #Yorkshire #Wildlife wildlifeandtravel.com 310210
Reposted by South Yorkshire BirdersFlamborough Bird Observatory @flamboroughbird.bsky.social · 10/01/2025A good variety of waders pushed in by the cold weather included Lapwings, Golden, Grey & Ringed Plovers and Jack Snipe also 32 Snow Bunting with a Merlin At Bempton #Yorkshirebirding 0111
Reposted by South Yorkshire BirdersFlamborough Bird Observatory @flamboroughbird.bsky.social · 08/01/2025The flock of Lesser White-fronted Geese were seen again with Shoveler at Thornwick and a Black Redstart and Buckton. #Yorkshirebirding flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk/sightings/8t...flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk8th January 2025 - Flamborough Bird ObservatorySunny and chilly throughout, with light winds and a high of just two degrees C. The day’s highlight was the surprise re-discovery of the family party of Lesser White-fronted Geese on fields east of No... 0233
Reposted by South Yorkshire BirdersSpurn Bird Observatory @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social · 06/01/2025The Michael Clegg Memorial Bird Race results are in! Check out the donations page for the full results. Please support the participants by making a donation if you can, and help the Obs' with our important work on habitat management & creation gofund.me/de83fba7gofund.meDonate to Help raise funds for SPURN - A MAGICAL PLACE, organized by Spurn Bird ObsThe 2025 Birdrace is raising funds for SPURN - A MAGICAL PLACE Spurn B… Spurn Bird Obs needs your support for Help raise funds for SPURN - A MAGICAL PLACE 1112
Reposted by South Yorkshire BirdersBlackerhillbilly @blackerhillbilly.bsky.social · 04/01/2025Wentworth, midday - little owl 2 in hedge by paddock past church @s-yorksbirding.bsky.social @sorbynathissoc.bsky.social @wildsheffield.bsky.social 031
Reposted by South Yorkshire BirdersSpurn Bird Observatory @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social · 04/01/2025The "sun" is setting on the Michael Clegg Birdrace, & our tired and weary teams will be heading home shortly, and probably onto the Crown for final checks of the species list, collect some sponsorship money & have a well earned drink! Donate here - buff.ly/4gRLzsK Thanks for your support 0151
Reposted by South Yorkshire BirdersMark Reeder @orgreavebirder.bsky.social · 29/12/2024An enjoyable year on the patch with 139 of 145 sp seen. Highlights were the Spoonbill in May and ring-tailed Hen Harrier on 30th Oct. The annual March movement of Whoopers was again spectacular and a day hunting Long-eared Owl serene. As they say in football , "we go again Wednesday." #ukbirding 0281
Reposted by South Yorkshire BirdersAndy Butler @andysbutler.bsky.social · 26/12/2024Distant Great Grey Shrike seen briefly at Middleton Moor, Derbys this afternoon #ukbirding 1414
Reposted by South Yorkshire BirdersNick Addey @longnabbirder.bsky.social · 24/12/2024Merry Christmas!🎄 FREE membership of Scarborough Birders to under 25s. We already have a small number of Youth members. Details here: www.scarboroughbirding.co.uk/2024/12/yout... #YorkshireBirding #Scarborough @nybirdnews.bsky.social 1228
Reposted by South Yorkshire BirdersDarren (George) Best @wildlifegeekpix.bsky.social · 23/12/2024Bitterly cold at #swinemoor this morning with @owentatdraws.bsky.social. The 2 Snow Geese flew in at 0920 joining lots of Teal and Wigeon. Good numbers of Redshank, Dunlin and Golden Plover. Flyover GWE. @birdguides.bsky.social #patchbirding #UKbirding 1283
Reposted by South Yorkshire BirdersMike H. @yorkshirebirder.bsky.social · 16/12/2024Great Northern Diver. Distant at Calder Wetlands during lunch hour walk. #yorkshirebirding #ukbirding 0251
Reposted by South Yorkshire BirdersSteve Furber @stevefurber.bsky.social · 15/12/2024Hawfinch feeding on Hawthorn berries behind houses at Newington Flash this morning. #UKBirding 0211
Reposted by South Yorkshire BirdersBlackerhillbilly @blackerhillbilly.bsky.social · 13/12/2024Harley Ashes Hoodhill- generally very quiet with shooting and hedge flailing! Best redwing 30 brambling 1 (first for a while) massive dusk corvid roost 600 plus @s-yorksbirding.bsky.social 021
Reposted by South Yorkshire BirdersDarren (George) Best @wildlifegeekpix.bsky.social · 14/12/2024A check in of #swinemoor this sunny but quite windy morning and the 2 Snow Geese are back on site. Large numbers of Wigeon, Teal, Redshank, Dunlin and Lapwing, including a leucistic individual @birdguides.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social 1121
