“That’s false... that’s not how history went.” Dutch Foreign Minister David van Weel says “we should speak out for the truth” in response to claims from President Trump that European soldiers stayed “a little off the frontlines” in Afghanistan. #Newsnight

It's here, Big Garden Birdwatch has finally arrived. We're off to a great start, with Woodpigeon, Robin, two Great Tits on the feeder and a Blackbird rummaging for berries. Let us know in the comments what you're seeing and share your photos with us too we'd love to see them.

Attention birders! @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social have launched an urgent appeal to protect the Little Tern colony, one of the most successful in the UK. An unexpected funding gap means they need funds sharpish - a few quid goes a long way! Donate: tinyurl.com/2s3k5exe Learn more: tinyurl.com/2cnc9br4

Please help if you can! I read Clinging to the edge. After years of care & data it would be shameful if we can’t support this. If you’ve ever visited the area you’ll know how special the Spurn area is. gofund.me/6a72899a8

Is anyone familiar with the scheme that puts these trackers on Pink-feet? There didn't appear to be any numbers on this one #ukbirding

♂.Smew still #High_Eske_NR at 11:30 but mobile due to EA work @rarebirder.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social #YorkshireBirding

Including some @tophilllow.bsky.social birdingandbikingblog.wordpress.com/2026/01/05/2...

My highlights of 2025. 10 birds and 2 moths all in East Yorkshire #YorkshireBirding birdingandbikingblog.wordpress.com/2026/01/05/2...

A dip in the sea on New Year's Day will feel relatively mild compared to the wind chill that can be expected on land However, please be aware that the strong winds along eastern coasts will bring large waves and higher tides

Ring-necked Parakeet y'day morning #Hull at Oppy Wood fishing pond cTA060336. 5 recently #Cottingham at Millhouse Woods Lane PS and 2 Thwaite Hall [attempted to nest in 2019] #YorkshireBirding

1♂ Smew @tophilllow.bsky.social on Watton NR still at 12.30 @rarebirder.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social #YorkshireBirding

3 Blackcap [1♂] #Cottingham in my back garden #YorkshireBirding

1w♂ Smew @tophilllow.bsky.social on Watton NR at 12.30 @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social #YorkshireBirding

Turn Black Friday Green! Richards book helps Turtle Doves in North Yorkshire. 5% of sales go directly to our campaign www.gofundme.com/f/drinking-p... Buy here: www.yorkshirecoastnature.co.uk/products/139... Please share and help #TurtleDoves @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social @flamboroughbird.bsky.social

‪E.Yorks 2.Ruddy Shelducks east of Hull at Willerby at Carr Farm still cTA047307 from metalled road [Swine Bank] at c1pm @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social #YorkshireBirding

Is the Government Hiding Where Raptors Are Being Poisoned? www.rarebirdalert.co.uk/v2/Content/I...

Such a tranquil place and a haven for wildlife. This should not be happening. Please repost :-) www.ywt.org.uk/news/derwent...

E.Yorks 2.Ruddy Shelducks east of Hull at Willerby at Carr Farm again cTA047307 from metalled road [Swine Bank] at 3.45pm @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social #YorkshireBirding

2 Ruddy Shelduck #Cottingham off Priory Road opposite Wood Lane cTA051318 again at 10:50am @rarebirder.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social #YorkshireBirding

♀.Common Common Scoter #High_Eske_NR cTA052437 at 1:50pm. ♀.Scaup on the 9th but not since. 2 Ruddy Shelduck #Cottingham on Northmoor Lane Flood Lagoon cTA053337 still at 4:20pm @rarebirder.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social #YorkshireBirding

2 Ruddy Shelduck #Cottingham on Northmoor Lane Flood Lagoon cTA053337 at 3:30pm [2nd day]. Also Goldeneye [my 1st for village] +2rh.Goosander [2 previous fly over] @rarebirder.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social #YorkshireBirding

2 Ruddy Shelduck #Willerby at Carr Farm [cTA046309] at 2:20pm. Ad'w Med Gull flew over @rarebirder.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social #YorkshireBirding

E.Yorks Ring-necked Duck ad.drk @tophilllow.bsky.social still at D. Resr at 13pm+♂Scaup +Black-n.Grebe c53.9270,-0.3630. Park at 53.9224,-0.3673. No sign of Long-tailed Duck [no awareness on site of y'day's report. Last confirmed sighting 31/10]

Including @tophilllow.bsky.social birdingandbikingblog.wordpress.com/2025/11/04/o...

birdingandbikingblog.wordpress.com/2025/11/04/o... #YorkshireBirding

E.Yorks Shorelark Skipsea still 11.30am just north of end of Cliff Road on cliff top 53.9795,-0.2002 showing well @rarebirder.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social #Birds #EastYorkshire

Report of 2 Ruddy Shelduck #Cottingham via @rarebirder.bsky.social this morning [pin was a built up area]. Just checked Priory Fields but no sign although a good flock of greylags.

3 Common Scoter #Welton_Waters on Watersports Pit at 5:50pm cSE955250 @rarebirdalertuk.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social

Did you hear about these Right Wing terrorist attacks that were prevented? No I doubt it. But now you have.

In other news abhorrent racist unhappy about being called an abhorrent racist... top tip - try not being a racist in the first place.

Just a message to MET Police, if you have trouble arresting Peaceful Protestors for supporting what is definately not a Terrorist Organisation. Just don't arrest them. Easy.

Thanks to the fear of migrants Britain is losing billions in funding from foreign students and risking losing badly needed frontline NHS and care workers.

birdingandbikingblog.wordpress.com/2025/10/01/t... #Birds #Eastyorkshire #insects

The Black Redstart reported at Skidby by @rarebirder.bsky.social appears to refer to BioWise on Albion Lane, Eppleworth cTA0031. I have no info on access [may be none]. Will attempt to view tomorrow.

Spoonbill #Brough_Haven SE9326 at 1pm @rarebirder.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social

birdingandbikingblog.wordpress.com/2025/09/15/e... @tophilllow.bsky.social

Sums things up in Britain really, they try to cover things up, but all the scrubbing just leaves a ghost that will haunt them.

3 Curlew Sand @tophilllow.bsky.social flew south from South Marsh East at 11.20 and not relocated by 1pm. No sign of Little Stint @rarebirder.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social

Little Stint @tophilllow.bsky.social on South Marsh East at 1.30pm. 2 Red-crested Pochard on D res this morning. @rarebirder.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social #birds #eastyorkshire

Whinchat #Willerby at Haltemprice Farm cTA041310 this morning #birds #eastyorkshire

birdingandbikingblog.wordpress.com/2025/09/01/a... #birds #moths @ukbutterflies.bsky.social @tophilllow.bsky.social

Spoonbill on R.Humber flats off Brough Haven SE9326 at 1pm @rarebirder.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social

Willow Emerald Damselfly #Cottingham in Millbeck Wildlife Area #damselfly #dragonfly #Odonata #EastYorkshire

Pectoral Sand still #Alkborough_Flats at 11.00 from Prospect hide. 17 Spoonbill dropped into the reedbed at c10.15 @rarebirder.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social #birds #Lincolnshire #photography

Copper Underwing +Single-dotted Wave NFY #Cottingham last night. @savebutterflies.bsky.social #moths

Spotted Redshank again #Alkborough_Flats from Prospect hide at 4.30pm @rarebirder.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social #birds #Lincolnshire #photography

Straw Underwing NFY #Cottingham last. Also Orange Ladybird in the trap @savebutterflies.bsky.social @buglife31.bsky.social #moths #EastYorkshire

Another Palestinian footballer murdered by Israel and FIFA is silent.

5+ Spoonbill at Brough at 12:50 4+ off Brough Haven cSE935261 and 1 off BAE System cSE938257 @rarebirder.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social #birds #wildlife #photography #EastYorkshire