Ray York @tractortwitchrr.bsky.social · 13/10/2026Some of the birds seen from the Layer Breton causeway during our pleasant morning around Abberton Reservoir today. 090 9
Ray York @tractortwitchrr.bsky.social · 08/10/2026Stonechat taking shelter from the wind outside the hide at SWT Hen Reedbeds this morning. #SuffolkBirding #UKBirds 0110 11
Ray York @tractortwitchrr.bsky.social · 05/10/2026Although always distant, the Great Grey Shrike provided good views at Butts Road, Spexhall near Halesworth this morning. #SuffolkBirds #UKBirding 0220 22
Ray York @tractortwitchrr.bsky.social · 30/09/2026The 2 Shorelark were showing well on the shingle between the observation compound and the port entrance at Landguard this morning in damp conditions. 090 9
Ray York @tractortwitchrr.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Nuthatch showing nicely on a pleasant walk around SWT Lackford Lakes with Steve & Marie today. #SuffolkBirds #UKBirding 091 9
Ray York @tractortwitchrr.bsky.social · 06/09/20262 Wheatears showing in the dunes near Minsmere sluice this morning. #UKBirding #SuffolkBirds 0131 13
Ray York @tractortwitchrr.bsky.social · 06/09/2026Some of the selection of waders showing during a pleasant wander around the Minsmere scrape with Geoff & Kim. #UKBirding #SuffolkBirds 0100 10
Ray York @tractortwitchrr.bsky.social · 04/09/2026A pre arranged day out in Southwold with my sister and brother in law gave me the ideal opportunity to check out the confiding Red-Footed Falcon in Lowestoft. I wasn’t disappointed. #UKBirds #SuffolkBirding 0160 16
Ray York @tractortwitchrr.bsky.social · 01/09/2026At least 3 Wheatears around the rocks at Bawdsey East Lane this morning. #SuffolkBirds. #UKBirding 071 7
Ray York @tractortwitchrr.bsky.social · 17/08/2026Returned to Shingle Street this morning for further views of the Pied Flycatchers around the allotment area. Also Wheatear and Whinchat near the tennis court. #SuffolkBirds. #UKBirding 0121 12
Ray York @tractortwitchrr.bsky.social · 16/08/2026A good search around Shingle Street this morning eventually gave up a single Wheatear and at least 3 Pied Flycatchers at the footpath entrance next to the allotments. Thanks to Cheryl for getting the news out and Janet & Brian for their keen spotting. 190 9
Ray York @tractortwitchrr.bsky.social · 13/08/2026Our first Wheatear of the Autumn at Shingle Street this morning. 13.08.2026. #SuffolkBirds #UKBirding 091 9
Ray York @tractortwitchrr.bsky.social · 06/08/2026A good reservoir day started at Alton Water with the 3 Red Crested Pochards + Raven then on to Abberton for the Ring Necked Duck, Osprey, G W Egrets, Spoonbills, Wood, Green & Common Sandpipers, Ringed & Little Ringed Plovers. Thanks to @SwallowBirding & @ESBR_Essex for help. 0130 13
Ray York @tractortwitchrr.bsky.social · 24/07/2026Adult Dunnock feeding a young one in my Ipswich garden today. #SuffolkBirding #UKBirds 0111 11
Ray York @tractortwitchrr.bsky.social · 24/07/2026There was a large mixed flock of Hirundines congregating at Bawdsey, East Lane this morning. #SuffolkBirds #UKBirding 0110 11
Ray York @tractortwitchrr.bsky.social · 20/07/2026Juvenile Reed Warbler at Island Mere, Minsmere. 20.07.2026. #SuffolkBirds #UKBirding 080 8
Ray York @tractortwitchrr.bsky.social · 17/07/2026Other bits and pieces around Abberton Reservoir EWT today included the Ruddy Shelduck, Common Terns, Common Sandpiper & Whitethroats. #SuffolkBirds #UKBirding 1130 13
Ray York @tractortwitchrr.bsky.social · 17/07/2026A full selection of Egrets, Spoonbills, Herons were showing well along the Layer Breton causeway at Abberton Reservoir EWT this morning. #SuffolkBirds #UKBirding 0181 18
Ray York @tractortwitchrr.bsky.social · 15/07/2026The 3 Glossy Ibis were once again showing well this morning on the far end of Ramsholt Flood. Also present were Greenshanks, Green & Wood Sandpipers + a Whimbrel on the estuary. #UKBirds #SuffolkBirding 1120 12
Ray York @tractortwitchrr.bsky.social · 15/07/2026We returned to Catterwade this morning for another look at the Hudsonian Godwit which was showing well on North Marsh. #UKBirds #SuffolkBirding 090 9
Ray York @tractortwitchrr.bsky.social · 13/07/2026A pleasant morning around Ramsholt Flood & Hollesley Marsh produced Glossy Ibis, Spoonbills, Greenshank, Green Sandpiper, Whimbrel, Ringed Plover, Avocets, Black Tailed Godwits + lots more. #SuffolkBirding #UKBirds 0130 13
Ray York @tractortwitchrr.bsky.social · 29/06/2026Ruddy Shelduck still showing well west of Layer Breton causeway Abberton Reservoir this morning. #UKBirding 1120 12
Ray York @tractortwitchrr.bsky.social · 29/06/2026A good selection of Egrets, Herons and Spoonbills all showing well from Layer Breton causeway, Abberton reservoir this morning. #UKBirding 0150 15
Ray York @tractortwitchrr.bsky.social · 23/06/2026Wren & Reed Bunting at RSPB Hollesley Marsh this morning. Spoonbills & Ringed Plover also on site. #SuffolkBirds #UKBirding 0130 13
Ray York @tractortwitchrr.bsky.social · 13/06/2026Distant female Red Footed Falcon showing on Westleton Heath this morning, taken from footpath east of the quarry. #SuffolkBirds #UKBirding 0190 19
Ray York @tractortwitchrr.bsky.social · 05/06/2026Family feeding time around Minsmere today. #SuffolkBirds #UKBirding 0130 13
Ray York @tractortwitchrr.bsky.social · 05/06/2026A pair of distant Roseate Terns on the south scrape at Minsmere again today. Viewable from both the public and south hides. #SuffolkBirds #UKBirding 091 9
Ray York @tractortwitchrr.bsky.social · 29/05/2026Good day around the Brecks produced Spotted Flycatcher, Stone Curlew, Tree Sparrow, Turtle Dove, Tree Pipit, Woodlarks, Willow Warblers, Stonechat, Yellowhammers, Grey Wagtail. #SuffolkBirds #UKBirding 1170 17
Ray York @tractortwitchrr.bsky.social · 22/05/2026Very pleasant walk around Upper Hollesley Common this morning with plenty of residents performing well in the warm weather. #SuffolkBirds #UKBirding 0100 10
Ray York @tractortwitchrr.bsky.social · 07/05/2026Lots of warblers singing and showing well at @RSPBLakenheath today including Chiffchaffs, Sedge Warblers and Willow Warblers. 090 9
Ray York @tractortwitchrr.bsky.social · 04/05/2026Woodlarks singing on Upper Hollesley Common this morning 04.05.2026. #UKBirding #SuffolkBirds 0100 10
Ray York @tractortwitchrr.bsky.social · 04/05/2026Common Redstart on Upper Hollesley Common this morning 04.05.2026 #SuffolkBirds #UKBirding 0191 19
Ray York @tractortwitchrr.bsky.social · 04/05/2026Excellent morning around Hollesley Common with Redstarts, Woodlarks, Wrens, Yellowhammers all singing and showing well before heading to the marsh for the Wood Sandpiper, Cuckoo etc. #SuffolkBirds #UKBirding 090 9
Ray York @tractortwitchrr.bsky.social · 01/05/2026Pleasing to see that the Turtle Doves have safely returned to their regular site in north Essex. 090 9
Ray York @tractortwitchrr.bsky.social · 30/04/2026Good views of the staying Lesser Yellowlegs at Aldeburgh Town Marshes this morning. 090 9
Ray York @tractortwitchrr.bsky.social · 30/04/2026Distant Tawny Pipit showing this morning at Landguard, Felixstowe in difficult conditions. A new lifer tick for me. 0150 15
Ray York @tractortwitchrr.bsky.social · 28/04/2026Some of the other colourful waders showing well at @rspbframptonmarsh.bsky.social today. 060 6
Ray York @tractortwitchrr.bsky.social · 28/04/2026Travelling back from Yorkshire today and made the usual stop off at @RSPBFrampton where the American Golden Plover was showing well at close range. 080 8
Ray York @tractortwitchrr.bsky.social · 25/04/2026More excellent views of the Dipper on the river Derwent on the Yorkshire moors this morning. 0140 14
Ray York @tractortwitchrr.bsky.social · 25/04/2026An excellent day on the Yorkshire moors and wolds produced a full range of upland birds including Dipper, Red Grouse, Wheatear & Meadow Pipit. 070 7
Ray York @tractortwitchrr.bsky.social · 24/04/2026Finally the main attraction at @Bempton_Cliffs is always the Puffins, and they didn’t disappoint the crowds that turned up today. 080 8
Ray York @tractortwitchrr.bsky.social · 24/04/2026Pleased to find a Bridled Guillemot amongst the colony on the cliffs at @Bempton_Cliffs today. 070 7
Ray York @tractortwitchrr.bsky.social · 24/04/2026Always good to see the colony of Tree Sparrows doing well at @Bempton_Cliffs . Lots of evidence of nesting activity today. 070 7
Ray York @tractortwitchrr.bsky.social · 24/04/2026Visiting a good friend in Yorkshire for the weekend enabled me to make my annual pilgrimage to @Bempton_Cliffs . Beautiful weather provided good views of all the expected variety of sea birds plus newly arrived migrants. 070 7
Ray York @tractortwitchrr.bsky.social · 20/04/2026Distant views of the Osprey at Hazlewood Marshes. 20.04.26. 090 9
Ray York @tractortwitchrr.bsky.social · 18/04/2026Other birds on the heath this morning included Dartford Warblers and Whitethroats. #SuffolkBirding #UKBirding 0110 11
Ray York @tractortwitchrr.bsky.social · 18/04/2026The Iberian Chiffchaff was showing really well and singing constantly on Westleton Heath early this morning. #SuffolkBirding #UKBirds 0170 17
Ray York @tractortwitchrr.bsky.social · 16/04/2026Common Whitethroat & Blackcap at EWT Wrabness today 16.04.2026. #UKBirding #SuffolkBirds 0150 15
Ray York @tractortwitchrr.bsky.social · 14/04/2026Another view of the male Wheatear showing well at Shingle Street this morning 14.04.2026. #SuffolkBirds #UKBirding 0200 20
Ray York @tractortwitchrr.bsky.social · 14/04/2026An excellent morning around Shingle Street produced some wonderful views of Wheatear, Black Redstart and singing Corn Bunting. #SuffolkBirds #UKBirding 0130 13