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Stuart Griffiths

@sgriffiths1302.bsky.social
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Birder based in East Yorkshire. Local patch North Cave Wetlands (NCW).

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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 · 05/09/2026
She should press charges
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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 · 14/07/2026
Fantastic
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Stuart Griffiths @sgriffiths1302.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
Definitely not my favourite
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Stuart Griffiths @sgriffiths1302.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
The Roberto Carlos of the beetle world
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Stuart Griffiths @sgriffiths1302.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
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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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Stuart Griffiths @sgriffiths1302.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
There’s been an influx today by the look of it
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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
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Stuart Griffiths @sgriffiths1302.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Had another brood of Tufted Duck on Main Lake too Barry - 5 ducklings
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Stuart Griffiths @sgriffiths1302.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Thanks Rich. Maybe Egyptian x RS it is.
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Stuart Griffiths @sgriffiths1302.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
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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 · 17/06/2026
What is it a hybrid of I wonder?
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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
Shelduck and a singing Lesser Whitethroat nearby. Someone told me that a Grasshopper Warbler was reeling in vicinity first thing this morning too.
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Stuart Griffiths @sgriffiths1302.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Very nice find for you Mac. Few other birds on that big puddle too.
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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 · 26/05/2026
Thanks for rechecking
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Stuart Griffiths @sgriffiths1302.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Now back again!
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Stuart Griffiths @sgriffiths1302.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
No sign today apparently
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Stuart Griffiths @sgriffiths1302.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
Excellent Mac. Can’t go now but will try and connect am
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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 · 24/05/2026
The Clash Stiff Little Fingers The Skids The Undertones UK Subs The Housemartins REM The Exploited Darts Fine Young Cannibals
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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 · 12/04/2026
Agree and proximity doesn’t have to be close does it?
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Stuart Griffiths @sgriffiths1302.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
Well done Rich - lovely find
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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
I’m glad you said you’ve not seen it Mick, I know I haven’t - I expected someone to say they do it all the time, you just haven’t been looking.
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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 · 06/03/2026
I got 403 forbidden
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Stuart Griffiths @sgriffiths1302.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Info now received. Originally ringed in The Netherlands, it has been recorded in Germany, Poland and Lithuania.
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Stuart Griffiths @sgriffiths1302.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
We had the earliest ever at North Cave Wetlands, East Yorkshire today too.
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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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