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Stuart Griffiths @sgriffiths1302.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Helice Clouded Yellow - please forgive the poor quality screenshot, it was difficult to photograph in windy conditions, but I was delighted to see my first example of this form at NCW today.

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Stuart Griffiths @sgriffiths1302.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

This Hobby was running about on East Holm, North Cave Wetlands, attempting to catch unseen prey. First time I have seen one hunting like this.

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Stuart Griffiths @sgriffiths1302.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

A very short video of the Hobby at NCW. I love the way it remains unmoved in the very strong wind.

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Stuart Griffiths @sgriffiths1302.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

This Hobby is being very obliging at North Cave Wetlands (NCW) East Yorkshire. It has been using the same tree as a base for its hunting sorties for a few days now. @northcavewet.bsky.social

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Stuart Griffiths @sgriffiths1302.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Nice review of this great book by Chris Knox @budlebirder.bsky.social in this month’s Birdwatch magazine. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it.

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Stuart Griffiths @sgriffiths1302.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Delighted to see the Long-tailed Shrike in Gloucestershire this evening.

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Stuart Griffiths @sgriffiths1302.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Very pleased to see the Night Heron which has returned for its third year to NCW East Yorkshire

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Stuart Griffiths @sgriffiths1302.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Astronomical autumn 23/9 Meteorological autumn 1/9 Birder’s autumn- first returning Green Sandpiper, so 23/6 for me

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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

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Stuart Griffiths @sgriffiths1302.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

This bird at North Cave Wetlands is being described as hybrid. Any thoughts welcome. Can Ruddy Shelducks at any age ever look like this? If it is a hybrid, any thoughts on parents? Thanks.

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Stuart Griffiths @sgriffiths1302.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Just received this wonderful book recording the avifauna of Budle Bay. Well written and illustrated with great photos. Well done Chris Knox! Highly recommended @budlebirder.bsky.social

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Stuart Griffiths @sgriffiths1302.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

We don’t get loads of waders passing through at North Cave Wetlands but we do get some nice ones, like this lovely Little Stint today.

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Stuart Griffiths @sgriffiths1302.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Great to see the White Storks in Cottingham. Thanks to @scarpermac.bsky.social for finding and getting news out.

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Stuart Griffiths @sgriffiths1302.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Delighted to see this Red-necked Phalarope at NCW today. The fourth site record.

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Stuart Griffiths @sgriffiths1302.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

I haven’t seen many Brent Geese at NCW, the ones I have seen have all been dark-bellied. So it was great to hear about then connect with this pale-bellied bird today.

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Stuart Griffiths @sgriffiths1302.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

A few inland sites had Sanderlings today - so I was pleased that one dropped into North Cave Wetlands.

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Stuart Griffiths @sgriffiths1302.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Woodlarks - I was delighted to see the two at North Cave Wetlands today. The second and third recorded at the site.

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Stuart Griffiths @sgriffiths1302.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Nice to have some wader passage at North Cave Wetlands today. Greenshank and Sanderling shown. There were also 11 Ruff, Wood Sandpiper, Ringed Plover and Dunlin.

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Stuart Griffiths @sgriffiths1302.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

Terrible photo but a Ring Ouzel on your local patch is always a delight. North Cave Wetlands

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Stuart Griffiths @sgriffiths1302.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Late compared to some but I was pleased to see my first Yellow Wagtails of the year at North Cave Wetlands. The White Wagtail shown was unusual looking to me.

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Stuart Griffiths @sgriffiths1302.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Plenty of butterflies around on this beautiful day - first Holly Blue of the year was in my garden. Willerby, East Yorkshire

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Stuart Griffiths @sgriffiths1302.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

Snow Bunting - Cairngorm, one of about 20 birds in the car park.

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Stuart Griffiths @sgriffiths1302.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

After hearing so many over the garden last night, it wasn’t a huge surprise to see a Common Scoter today at North Cave Wetlands, East Yorkshire.

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Stuart Griffiths @sgriffiths1302.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Common Scoter - several flocks over Willerby East Yorkshire tonight

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Stuart Griffiths @sgriffiths1302.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

Maybe Cetti’s Warblers always display like this - but I cannot recall seeing one display like this before.

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Stuart Griffiths @sgriffiths1302.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

SLF - magnificent as always in Leeds last night

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Stuart Griffiths @sgriffiths1302.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Little Ringed Plover - terrible photo but it was great to see the first of the year at NCW, it is also our earliest ever record by some margin.

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Stuart Griffiths @sgriffiths1302.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Beautiful Yellowhammer in morning sunshine - North Cave Wetlands, East Yorkshire 25/2/26

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Stuart Griffiths @sgriffiths1302.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

I was pleased to see the first Mediterranean Gull of the year at North Cave Wetlands today.

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Stuart Griffiths @sgriffiths1302.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

After a few sightings of small numbers of White-fronted Geese, it was good to really get in on the invasion today with 5 over then 116 down on North Cave Wetlands today. Any info on ringed bird appreciated

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BTO | British Trust for Ornithology @btobirds.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

⚠️ We've had reports of seabirds washing up. Please report ALL species of dead birds ⬇️ 📍 In England, Wales & Scotland: www.gov.uk/guidance/... 📍 In Northern Ireland: www.daera-ni.gov.uk/... 📍 In Republic of Ireland: aviancheck.apps.serv... #UKBirding #BirdingWales #BirdingScotland

A deceased Puffin lies on its back on the ground. Wording above reads: Please report sightings of all dead birds. A graphic showing an exclamation mark in a triangle features.

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Bluesky Jan @janetleicester.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

@mrjamesob.bsky.social Bedford CC dealing with the bigots like an absolute boss.

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Stuart Griffiths @sgriffiths1302.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

Any views on this Shelduck hybrid appreciated. Seen at North Cave Wetlands 7/2/26. Only noticed later that both it and the Common Shelduck were ringed.

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North Cave Birds @northcavebirds.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Smew, these 4 birds, 2 drakes, and 2 red-heads, constitutes the largest flock ever recorded at North Cave Wetlands. It is almost 30 years since the last and only previous male was recorded on the reserve when it was present with 2 red-heads from 18/2/1996 to 25/2/1996 @northcavewet.bsky.social

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Stuart Griffiths @sgriffiths1302.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

Two drake Smew at Tophill Low Nature 22/1/26 - one looks pristine, the other showing darker flanks.

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Raptor Persecution UK @raptorpersuk.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

147 Hen Harriers confirmed 'missing' or illegally killed in UK since 2018 - most of them on or close to grouse moors. Data extracted from reports by Natural England, RSPB, HSE, various Police forces, National Wildlife Crime Unit. #RaptorResearch 🌍 raptorpersecutionuk.org/2026/01/21/1...

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147 Hen Harriers confirmed ‘missing’ or illegally killed in UK since 2018, most of them on or close to grouse moors

For anyone who still wants to pretend that the grouse shooting industry isn’t responsible for the systematic extermination of Hen Harriers on grouse moors across the UK, here’s the latest catalogue…

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Stuart Griffiths @sgriffiths1302.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

This aythya hybrid was on D reservoir Tophill Low today. I think it may be a Pochard x Ferruginous - views welcome.

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Stuart Griffiths @sgriffiths1302.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

Nice to see so many Grouse in North Yorkshire today. 19 Black and 60+ Red. No raptors other than one Kestrel in what look perfect habitat for BoP.

Male Red Grouse against a frosty background

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Stuart Griffiths @sgriffiths1302.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

Starlings leaving their roost at NCW 7/12/25 - great spectacle

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northcavewet.bsky.social @northcavewet.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

About 80,000 Starlings leaving their Reed-bed roost early this morning

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Stuart Griffiths @sgriffiths1302.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

Goosander have been hard to see at NCW this year so a party of three today, these two and a female were welcome. Apparently the immature is this year’s bird - I am surprised how advanced it is.

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Stuart Griffiths @sgriffiths1302.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

Red crested Pochard at NCW today. This bird hides well on Crosslands Lake.

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Stuart Griffiths @sgriffiths1302.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

This Jack Snipe was found on our reserve using a thermal imaging camera. Great to see and record it without disturbance.

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Spurn Bird Observatory @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

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Stuart Griffiths @sgriffiths1302.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

One of the eight Whooper Swans that came into Crosslands Lake, NCW today was ringed in Iceland in August. Fantastic to be able to get instant feedback like this.

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North Cave Birds @northcavebirds.bsky.social · 01/11/2025

Yearlist to end of October 2025 at North Cave Wetlands stands at 164 species with new birds for the month shown in Red.. The most unexpected bird of the month and also a new species for the reserve was a Hoopoe that flew over the Viewing Platform on the 3rd. @northcavewet.bsky.social

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Stuart Griffiths @sgriffiths1302.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

Grey Plover Crosslands Lake NCW 22/10/25

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Stuart Griffiths @sgriffiths1302.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

Black-faced Bunting - Spurn 20/10/25 - congratulations to the finder

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Stuart Griffiths @sgriffiths1302.bsky.social · 19/10/2025

Pectoral Sandpiper at Easington Lagoons- it showed well today.

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Stuart Griffiths @sgriffiths1302.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

You know when people say record shot and it’s no such thing? Well not in this case, but I am so pleased that NCW finally scored Glossy Ibis today that I wanted to post this shot.

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