Lovely Peak District walk today despite a few showers. A 'pairs' day of Common Sandpiper, Mistle Thrush, Song Thrush, Grey Wagtail, Stonechat, Oystercatcher & Kestrel. Other highlights first Cuckoo of the year, Red Grouse, Curlew and lots of Wrens singing @peakdistrict.bsky.social #ukbirding

Male Marsh Harrier hunting at Adwick Washlands this afternoon #yorkshirebirding #ukbirding

Great visit to RSPB Adwick Washlands. Highlights - 5 Wheatear, 20+ Yellow Wagtail, my 1st Reed Warbler of the year, LRP, Black-tailed Godwit, Marsh Harrier and this Cattle Egret being chased by an inquisitive cow. Thanks to the Adwick regulars for letting me tag along #yorkshirebirding #ukbirding

Local walk this evening - lots of hares, Yellowhammers & Skylarks singing, 4 Fieldfares, a pair of Grey Partridge and a nice surprise of 2 Wheatear #lincsbirding #ukbirding

Day 4 of long weekend in Norfolk and Suffolk - a visit to Weeting to see the Stone Curlew #norfolkbirding #ukbirding

Day 3 of a weekend away in Norfolk and Suffolk - NT Dunwich Heath for Dartford Warbler - appeared within 10 minutes! @davidjcopeland.bsky.social #norfolkbirding #ukbirding

Day 2 of a long weekend in Norfolk and Suffolk - Walberswick - brief and distant view of Zitting Cisticola, lots of Marsh Harrier and a Spotted Redshank. My first Sedge Warbler of the year singing away #Norfolkbirding #ukbirding

Day 1 of a long weekend in Norfolk and Suffolk. Ospreys weren't on the radar but fantastic to find they had recently returned to NWT Ranworth Broad after they successfully fledged 2 chicks last year. A camera has been installed which can be viewed online #norfolkbirding #ukbirding

Garganey at Slaynes Lane this morning #nottsbirding #ukbirding

Lifer Alert and only 20 mins from home! Leach's Storm-Petrel at Slaynes Lane this morning. Amazing to watch it in flight (harassed by the Black-headed Gulls) and see the size comparison. Safe travels LSP #nottsbirding #ukbirding

Had to go back for more views of the Waxwings this morning on my way to RSPB Blacktoft Sands. What a lovely bird - just love the quiff! #yorkshirebirding #ukbirding

Stopped on the way home to see the Waxwings as the mist had lifted. Light not great but don't know why people think it's ok to go tramping in a farmer's crop field! #yorkshirebirding #ukbirding

"How do you do - is this seat taken?" Mediterranean Gulls at North Cave Wetlands today @northcavewet.bsky.social #ukbirding #yorkshirebirding

A bit atmospheric but Waxwings showing really well at Goole Fields this morning #ukbirding #yorkshirebirding

Then came across this Greater Scaup on Thorne Moors. Also a Red Kite and Marsh Harrier were circling with each other right above #yorkshirebirding #ukbirding

I went 'Crane Spotting' this morning on Crowle Moors and was in luck - great to see this pair strutting their stuff @lincsbirding.bsky.social #ukbirding

I've had a right good day today. Another lifer - Lapland Bunting. Plus 2 Shore Larks, 2 Snow Buntings and first LRP of the year topped off with a Smew! @lincsbirding.bsky.social #ukbirding

Some of @davidjcopeland.bsky.social photos from the weekend - North Wales #walesbirding #ukbirding

Amazing few days in North Wales and Anglesey. Started with the Lesser Yellowlegs at Rhyl #walesbirding

Iceland Gull at Roundhay Park, Leeds on Wednesday morning. Video looks ok on my phone but looks awful on here - come on @bsky.app please improve the quality of videos 🙏 #yorkshirebirding #ukbirding

A trip to Branston Island, Lincolnshire this morning to see the Cackling Goose and hybrids along with Barnacle and Canada. Seemed to be quite settled. Bonus 3 Glossy Ibis too. @lincsbirding.bsky.social #ukbirding

Tundra Bean Goose (1 of 2) on the right with some of the 100+ Russian White-fronted Geese at RSPB Blacktoft Sands today. The other highlight was the back of an Otter - I'd just missed the cubs - maybe next time I will be lucky! #ukbirding #yorkshirebirding @rspbblacktoftsands.bsky.social

White-fronted Geese at The Outstrays this afternoon #yorkshirebirding #ukbirding

Fabulous day at The Outstrays today - 5 Short-eared Owls, 30+ White-fronted Geese, 100 Avocet, lots of waders inc these Golden Plover #yorkshirebirding #ukbirding

First visit to Nebraska Wetlands nr Kirton on way home from seeing the GG Shrike - nice little reserve - 33 species including this pair of Grey Partridge @lincsbirding.bsky.social #ukbirding

Went for 2nd helpings of the Great Grey Shrike at Fillingham this morning. Lots of great views of it hunting. It caught 2 voles in quick succession and cached these. @lincsbirding.bsky.social #ukbirding

Fingers crossed that the River Don doesn't breach as it's looking very high - these sheep are not taking any chances

Murky visit to North Duffield Carrs this morning. Lots of White-fronted Geese - 2 skeins flew over which had gone into a field close by blending in with the Pink-footed Geese plus more viewed from the hides. Had just missed the Slavonian Grebe but did see the Greater Scaup. @ldvnnr.bsky.social

Short-eared Owl and Woodcock from Bempton last Saturday. Photos by @davidjcopeland.bsky.social @rspbbemptoncliffs.bsky.social

Female Ring-necked Duck at Messingham Sand Quarry woke up briefly a few times in the time I was there today. Spent a lot of time 💤 @lincsbirding.bsky.social #lincsbirding

Another great Starling murmuration today @northcavewet.bsky.social @ukstarlings.bsky.social #ukbirding

North Cave Wetlands this afternoon - one of the Bitterns playing 'now you see me now you don't' @northcavewet.bsky.social #ukbirding #yorkshirebirding

Had a good day today at Bempton - first sighting was a pod of 20-30 Dolphins, lots of Fulmar flying around along with some Gannets, plus Red-throated Diver, Short-eared Owl, Barn Owl and finished off with a Woodcock @rspbbemptoncliffs.bsky.social

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Great Grey Shrike showed well this morning at Fillingham @lincsbirding.bsky.social #lincsbirding

Spring is in the air! I only managed to capture the end of these Great Crested Grebes performing their courtship display today on O Reservoir @tophilllow.bsky.social

Selection from today's great visit to Tophill Low. Tawny high in the tree tops, liking The Henge hide - great views, Kestrel seen from the hide and Water Vole on North Marsh @davidjcopeland.bsky.social @tophilllow.bsky.social

Great to see this male Blackcap return to the garden - it's been around over a week now enjoying sunflower hearts and apples #ukbirding

Crossbills showed nicely against the blue skies of South Yorkshire - Hatfield Moors #ukbirding #yorkshirebirding

Greenfinch shining brightly in the sun this morning #ukbirding

Russian White-fronted Geese on Southfield Reservoir this morning before they flew back onto the nearby field #ukbirding

Great views (albeit distant) of the White-tailed Eagle flying from the viewpoint at North Duffield Carr's this morning @yorkbirding.bsky.social #ukbirding

We'd pulled over to let a car go past so took the opportunity for a quick scan and found this Common Crane at Stone Creek #ukbirding #yorkshirebirding

Great to see this male Hen Harrier hunting in East Yorkshire this afternoon with Great White Egret, Curlew and Grey Heron in the background #ukbirding #yorkshirebirding

Great visit to Carr Road, Gringley and looking over the River Idle to Misson Springs this afternoon - 40 species. Highlights - hundreds of Fieldfares, Whoopers, Pink-footed Geese, 7 Cattle Egret, Great-white Egret, Barn Owl and this Raven checking me out #ukbirding #nottsbirders

Partially leucistic female Blackbird foraging on berries at Blacktoft Sands this afternoon #ukbirding

Quick visit to Slaynes Lane, Misson yesterday morning. Lots of ducks including one of my favourites - Pintails. Bar-headed Goose (perhaps the one that was at North Cave Wetlands) didn't wake up whilst I was there. Two Red Kites circling over Hagg Lane flash #ukbirding

Great to see a Black-throated Diver close to home at Westwoodside yesterday lunchtime #ukbirding #northlincs

Sanderling are so entertaining to watch as they scuttle to avoid getting their bellies wet. #ukbirding

Beautiful blue skies at Filey today. Eastern Black Redstart showing really well #ukbirding #yorkshirebirding