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.

The people on site first thing were lucky to get good views of the Night Heron at North Cave Wetlands. Shortly after this it flew into vegetation and wasn’t see again up to 14:30.

Night Heron showed well this am at NCW - presumably the returning bird from last year

Bird of the day today was this Clouded Yellow butterfly. Thanks to @northcavebirds.bsky.social

It’s been a bit quiet on the wader front at NCW so two beautiful Wood Sandpipers today were very welcome.

An adult Cuckoo at NCW today. It won’t be long before these leave the country. @northcavebirds.bsky.social @northcavewet.bsky.social

Two years ago avian flu ripped through our reserve, we lost many Black headed Gulls and all Mediterranean Gulls, so it’s great to see at least 7 juveniles (3 families), this year. NCW, East Yorkshire.

It was hard to catch up with Whimbrels at NCW last year so it is good that there seems to be a few birds on the reserve regularly. These two from 5/5/25

Surely the best dabbling duck? Drake Garganey at NCW 3/5/25 - seems to have been an influx today.

The first Wheatear of the year at NCW is always a delight. This bird brightened a damp day 15/4/25 @northcavebirds.bsky.social @northcavewet.bsky.social

Three new birds for the year at NCW today. Only photo is of the delightful Yellow Wagtail, a Sedge Warbler sang from deep in a bush. Best of all 4 Common Cranes flew over very distantly. Thanks to tip off from Alkborough for the latter.

Terrible photos but the nice birds keep coming at NCW - one of four Little Gulls today shown plus drake Garganey.

Our run of nice birds at NCW continues with this Grey Plover 2/4/25 - always distant but very welcome. @northcavebirds.bsky.social @northcavewet.bsky.social

Great day at NCW - imm drake Common Scoter, SE Owl (both shown). Also 14 Whooper Swans, Scaup and first Willow Warblers.

Common Scoter flocks over my garden now - Willerby East Yorkshire - great to hear.

Another fantastic SLF gig, this time in York. With @wathingsmecca.bsky.social and Joe

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Really pleased that the Twite have stayed at Dryham Lane long enough for me to see them. Reliably turning up at c 5pm each evening.

Scaup, North Cave Wetlands, East Yorkshire 6/3/25

A horrible wet and grey day at NCW today. Notable birds at a premium but I enjoyed seeing this striking leucistic Black headed Gull and 2 Golden Plovers (1 shown)

Great Northern Diver - Scarborough Harbour 7/2/25

At this time of year a few Redwings become really tame on our reserve. I took this shot with my phone.

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I have seen very few Woodcock on the deck but atm up to four are showing brilliantly at NCW East Yorkshire

Red Kites used to just pass over North Cave Wetlands reserve but over the last few weeks they have taken to landing in trees in groups of up to five. This one was quite low down.

First Pintail of the year at NCW was a delight today

Black and Red Grouse in a wintry North Yorkshire today. Blacks much more difficult to see than last couple of years today.

I don’t see many Purple Sandpipers so it was nice to see this one in a group of 8 at Bridlington today. You are a bit on top of them though as can be seen by the photo.

I know the Redpolls have been lumped and there are other lumps mooted e.g. Teal/GW Teal but can anyone point me to a definitive list of agreed changes please?

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It’s been hard to catch up with Redpolls at NCW this year, so I was pleased to get this shot of one of two on West Path today.

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Red-crested Pochard at NCW today. My 158th species on the reserve in 2024 - I am regretting not twitching the three other species that I could have this year now.

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One of three Bewick’s Swans on Crosslands Lake NCW today

Could not be assigned to species but the Isabelline Shrike at Bempton this year was a pleasure to see.

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From this morning’s edition of Shooting Times. Hang on a minute, isn’t this the industry that claims to be self-regulating & not shooting Woodcock until after 1st December to protect resident UK red-listed population?! Idiots.

One of three Bewick’s Swans in a mixed flock of Whooper Swans, Greylags, Canada and Pink-footed Geese, near Broomfleet, East Yorkshire.

Bearded Tits on Dryham Ings NCW this am.

A cold but beautiful start to the day at North Cave Wetlands, East Yorkshire.