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Ray York

@tractortwitchrr.bsky.social
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East Anglian birder, tractor boy, proud dad & grandad. Like to be out as much as possible, enjoying birding around the county, the country and abroad.

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Ray York @tractortwitchrr.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
Some of the birds seen from the Layer Breton causeway during our pleasant morning around Abberton Reservoir today.
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Ray York @tractortwitchrr.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Stonechat taking shelter from the wind outside the hide at SWT Hen Reedbeds this morning. #SuffolkBirding #UKBirds
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Ray York @tractortwitchrr.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Although always distant, the Great Grey Shrike provided good views at Butts Road, Spexhall near Halesworth this morning. #SuffolkBirds #UKBirding
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Ray York @tractortwitchrr.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
The 2 Shorelark were showing well on the shingle between the observation compound and the port entrance at Landguard this morning in damp conditions.
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Ray York @tractortwitchrr.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Nuthatch showing nicely on a pleasant walk around SWT Lackford Lakes with Steve & Marie today. #SuffolkBirds #UKBirding
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Ray York @tractortwitchrr.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
2 Wheatears showing in the dunes near Minsmere sluice this morning. #UKBirding #SuffolkBirds
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Ray York @tractortwitchrr.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Some of the selection of waders showing during a pleasant wander around the Minsmere scrape with Geoff & Kim. #UKBirding #SuffolkBirds
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Ray York @tractortwitchrr.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
A 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
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Ray York @tractortwitchrr.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
At least 3 Wheatears around the rocks at Bawdsey East Lane this morning. #SuffolkBirds. #UKBirding
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Ray York @tractortwitchrr.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Returned 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
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Ray York @tractortwitchrr.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Our first Wheatear of the Autumn at Shingle Street this morning. 13.08.2026. #SuffolkBirds #UKBirding
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Ray York @tractortwitchrr.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Adult Dunnock feeding a young one in my Ipswich garden today. #SuffolkBirding #UKBirds
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Ray York @tractortwitchrr.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
There was a large mixed flock of Hirundines congregating at Bawdsey, East Lane this morning. #SuffolkBirds #UKBirding
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Ray York @tractortwitchrr.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Juvenile Reed Warbler at Island Mere, Minsmere. 20.07.2026. #SuffolkBirds #UKBirding
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Ray York @tractortwitchrr.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Other bits and pieces around Abberton Reservoir EWT today included the Ruddy Shelduck, Common Terns, Common Sandpiper & Whitethroats. #SuffolkBirds #UKBirding
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Ray York @tractortwitchrr.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
A full selection of Egrets, Spoonbills, Herons were showing well along the Layer Breton causeway at Abberton Reservoir EWT this morning. #SuffolkBirds #UKBirding
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Ray York @tractortwitchrr.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
The 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
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Ray York @tractortwitchrr.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
We returned to Catterwade this morning for another look at the Hudsonian Godwit which was showing well on North Marsh. #UKBirds #SuffolkBirding
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Ray York @tractortwitchrr.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
A 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
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Ray York @tractortwitchrr.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Ruddy Shelduck still showing well west of Layer Breton causeway Abberton Reservoir this morning. #UKBirding
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Ray York @tractortwitchrr.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
A good selection of Egrets, Herons and Spoonbills all showing well from Layer Breton causeway, Abberton reservoir this morning. #UKBirding
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Ray York @tractortwitchrr.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Wren & Reed Bunting at RSPB Hollesley Marsh this morning. Spoonbills & Ringed Plover also on site. #SuffolkBirds #UKBirding
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Ray York @tractortwitchrr.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
Distant female Red Footed Falcon showing on Westleton Heath this morning, taken from footpath east of the quarry. #SuffolkBirds #UKBirding
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Ray York @tractortwitchrr.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Family feeding time around Minsmere today. #SuffolkBirds #UKBirding
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Ray York @tractortwitchrr.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
A pair of distant Roseate Terns on the south scrape at Minsmere again today. Viewable from both the public and south hides. #SuffolkBirds #UKBirding
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Ray York @tractortwitchrr.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Good day around the Brecks produced Spotted Flycatcher, Stone Curlew, Tree Sparrow, Turtle Dove, Tree Pipit, Woodlarks, Willow Warblers, Stonechat, Yellowhammers, Grey Wagtail. #SuffolkBirds #UKBirding
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Ray York @tractortwitchrr.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Very pleasant walk around Upper Hollesley Common this morning with plenty of residents performing well in the warm weather. #SuffolkBirds #UKBirding
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Ray York @tractortwitchrr.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Lots of warblers singing and showing well at @RSPBLakenheath today including Chiffchaffs, Sedge Warblers and Willow Warblers.
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Ray York @tractortwitchrr.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
Woodlarks singing on Upper Hollesley Common this morning 04.05.2026. #UKBirding #SuffolkBirds
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Ray York @tractortwitchrr.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
Common Redstart on Upper Hollesley Common this morning 04.05.2026 #SuffolkBirds #UKBirding
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Ray York @tractortwitchrr.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
Excellent 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
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Ray York @tractortwitchrr.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Pleasing to see that the Turtle Doves have safely returned to their regular site in north Essex.
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Ray York @tractortwitchrr.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Good views of the staying Lesser Yellowlegs at Aldeburgh Town Marshes this morning.
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Ray York @tractortwitchrr.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Distant Tawny Pipit showing this morning at Landguard, Felixstowe in difficult conditions. A new lifer tick for me.
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Ray York @tractortwitchrr.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Some of the other colourful waders showing well at @rspbframptonmarsh.bsky.social today.
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Ray York @tractortwitchrr.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Travelling back from Yorkshire today and made the usual stop off at @RSPBFrampton where the American Golden Plover was showing well at close range.
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Ray York @tractortwitchrr.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
More excellent views of the Dipper on the river Derwent on the Yorkshire moors this morning.
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Ray York @tractortwitchrr.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
An excellent day on the Yorkshire moors and wolds produced a full range of upland birds including Dipper, Red Grouse, Wheatear & Meadow Pipit.
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Ray York @tractortwitchrr.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
Finally the main attraction at @Bempton_Cliffs is always the Puffins, and they didn’t disappoint the crowds that turned up today.
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Ray York @tractortwitchrr.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
Pleased to find a Bridled Guillemot amongst the colony on the cliffs at @Bempton_Cliffs today.
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Ray York @tractortwitchrr.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
Always good to see the colony of Tree Sparrows doing well at @Bempton_Cliffs . Lots of evidence of nesting activity today.
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Ray York @tractortwitchrr.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
Visiting 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.
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Ray York @tractortwitchrr.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
Distant views of the Osprey at Hazlewood Marshes. 20.04.26.
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Ray York @tractortwitchrr.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
Other birds on the heath this morning included Dartford Warblers and Whitethroats. #SuffolkBirding #UKBirding
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Ray York @tractortwitchrr.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
The Iberian Chiffchaff was showing really well and singing constantly on Westleton Heath early this morning. #SuffolkBirding #UKBirds
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Ray York @tractortwitchrr.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
Common Whitethroat & Blackcap at EWT Wrabness today 16.04.2026. #UKBirding #SuffolkBirds
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Ray York @tractortwitchrr.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
Another view of the male Wheatear showing well at Shingle Street this morning 14.04.2026. #SuffolkBirds #UKBirding
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Ray York @tractortwitchrr.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
An excellent morning around Shingle Street produced some wonderful views of Wheatear, Black Redstart and singing Corn Bunting. #SuffolkBirds #UKBirding
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Ray York @tractortwitchrr.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
Confiding Blackcap at SWT Lackford Lakes today. Also Nightingales, Common Whitethroats, Chiffchaffs all showed well. #SuffolkBirds #UKBirding
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Ray York @tractortwitchrr.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
My first visit of the year to the Kings Forest and pleased to see that Tree Pipits, Willow Warblers, Linnets, Stonechats, Skylarks have all returned to their territories whilst a croaking Raven circled overhead. #SuffolkBirds #UKBirding
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