Royd Moor loop from home with Beatrix. 30sp inc. Yellowhammer, Reed bunting, Oystercatcher, Little Owl, Teal, Little Grebe. 7 Brown Hare. @s-yorksbirding.bsky.social @sorbynathissoc.bsky.social @btoengland.bsky.social @rspbengland.bsky.social

Morning hour at Broadstones. 19sp Inc Reed Bunting, Yellowhammer, Skylark, Meadow Pipit. 11 Oystercatcher on dam wall. BH and common Gull. @s-yorksbirding.bsky.social @btoengland.bsky.social @rspbengland.bsky.social

Night loop of Royd Moor Res looking for toads with Hamish. Counted 51 toads, just 1 frog, calling Tawny Owls and 2 Roe Deer👍🏻 @froglife.bsky.social @arc-trust.bsky.social

On Windscar this morning. 2 Whooper Swan, Oystercatcher c30+, Lapwing, Grey Heron, Canada and Greylag. Skylarks singing away👍🏻 @s-yorksbirding.bsky.social @btoengland.bsky.social @rspbengland.bsky.social

Woken at 5am by a calling Tawny Owl. #firstbirdofmyday

Beatrix sailing at Windscar this morning so managed a quick scan around. Curlew, Oystercatcher, Buzzard, Canada along with the BHGull colony. @btoengland.bsky.social @rspbengland.bsky.social @s-yorksbirding.bsky.social

Early Royd Moor before breakfast. 2 White-fronted geese in the Greylag on Folly Lane. c110 BHGull numerous fully black headed now. 52 Canada. Skylark, Lapwing and Brown Hares. @s-yorksbirding.bsky.social @btoengland.bsky.social @rspbengland.bsky.social

Short evening loop up to Royd Moor. 2 Curlew, 6 Lapwing off Folly Lane along with c150 Canada Geese. Pair of Goosander on reservoir. Yellowhammer calling and Roe Deer Buck in fields. @btobirds.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @s-yorksbirding.bsky.social @mammalsocietyyouth.bsky.social #wildlife #nature

Short walk at home to see if we could find the Woodpeckers Beatrix saw yesterday. We didn’t but 19 species in 1km loop from home. Inc. Nuthatch, Yellowhammer, Grey Heron and heard a Tawny Owl. @btobirds.bsky.social @s-yorksbirding.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social

Nice wonder around above Langsett for a few hours this afternoon. Some navigation practice with staff. Red Grouse, Fox Moth caterpillar and the distant calls of Curlew. @sorbynathissoc.bsky.social

Quick stroll up to Royd Moor. Nothing much about on Res. Single Curlew in field off Folly Lane. Yellowhammer, Skylark and a few Brown Hare hunkering down out the wind. Numerous Scarlet Elf Cups. @btobirds.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @s-yorksbirding.bsky.social @sorbynathissoc.bsky.social

Langsett and Midhopestones BTO surveying this morning. Mega windy force 7 gusts. Nearly blew Beatrix over! @btobirds.bsky.social @btoengland.bsky.social @s-yorksbirding.bsky.social

A day of a variety of weather F6 wind at 8am sleet, rain on Derwent water. Then calm end and blue skies on Bassenthwaite🤷‍♂️ Tour leader assessment yesterday. Plenty Geese and swans. A couple of Dippers on the river and grey wagtail.

Royd Moor: first Curlew of the year seen. Stonechat, Redwing, Fieldfare, Skylark and Grey Partridge. #curlew #ornithology #wildlife #birding @rspbengland.bsky.social @btobirds.bsky.social @curlewaction.bsky.social @s-yorksbirding.bsky.social

Finally can see the sky☀️☀️ glorious sunrise this morning. Lots of ice around.

The volunteers at work have been working hard building some new bird boxes for the year. Looking forward to seeing the new inhabitants as we get towards Spring. #wildlife #woodland #ornithology #birds #habitat #spring @btobirds.bsky.social @rspbengland.bsky.social

Woodland walks with groups this morning. Some nice bright fungi to brighten up the day. Tawny Owl in old quarry and finding Roe Deer scrapes. @wtscotsocial.bsky.social @mammalsociety.bsky.social

Nice to see a Barn Owl this evening out hunting above Royd Moor reservoir. Very mild. No pic as was running.

First Skylarks seen and heard this year…. Royd Moor. Skein of Pink-footed Geese over head. @btoengland.bsky.social @rspbengland.bsky.social @s-yorksbirding.bsky.social #spring #skylarks #ornithology #wildlife

A wet layer of snow this morning…. 2 male and 1 female Siskin in the garden with the Goldfinch. @bto-gbw.bsky.social @btoengland.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social

First of the Snowdrops out at work yesterday. Almost spring like then back to winter as the fog rolled in and temperatures dropped. #nature #woodland #signsofspring #flowers @sorbynathissoc.bsky.social @britishwildlife.bsky.social

Another loop of Broadstones on way home. Enjoy my shorter work days while I can. Interesting to see different bird life at different times of day and this obliging Weasel @mammalsociety.bsky.social #wildlife #nature #mammal

A some what different day…. Broadstones this morning. 2 Raven over, Wigeon pair, Bullfinch, Mistle Thrush, Buzzard @s-yorksbirding.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @btoengland.bsky.social #bird #wildlife #nature #ornithology

A gloomy loop of Broadstones on way home. 2 Goldcrest along northern edge of reservoir and a female Stonechat added a bit of brightness. @s-yorksbirding.bsky.social @rspbengland.bsky.social @btoengland.bsky.social #birds #ornithology #winter

Great hour of @rspb.bsky.social Garden Bird Watch with Beatrix. Big flock of 26 Goldfinch and first Siskin of the year. @bto-gbw.bsky.social @opticron.bsky.social @s-yorksbirding.bsky.social

The rain over the last couple of days has made an impression on the small streams on site at work. #woodland #streams #river #winter #environment @wtscotsocial.bsky.social @freshwaterhabitats.bsky.social

A rather miffed and soggy looking Goldfinch. Garden full of birds despite the rain. Likely all getting ready to disappear for a few days as it’s RSPB Garden Bird watch weekend….. @rspb.bsky.social @rspbengland.bsky.social @btobirds.bsky.social @bto-gbw.bsky.social @s-yorksbirding.bsky.social

A day for lichens…..low cloud, rain and pretty cold. #lichen #nature #naturalworld

Nice patch of Scarlet Elf Cups at work today giving some colour to the woodland. @wtscotsocial.bsky.social @sorbynathissoc.bsky.social #woodland #mycology #nature

Dead Sparrow Hawk found in garden this morning…. @bto-gbw.bsky.social @rspbengland.bsky.social @s-yorksbirding.bsky.social

Meeting at Marsden this morning so quick walk around Tunnel End. Dipper in river up to Eastergate Bridge, Green Woodpecker and 2 Roe Deer. @rspbengland.bsky.social @btoengland.bsky.social @mammalsociety.bsky.social @nationaltrust.org.uk

5 Lapwing in field opposite entrance to Broadstones this afternoon. Excuse poor phone shot! @s-yorksbirding.bsky.social @rspbengland.bsky.social @btoengland.bsky.social

Quick wonder up to Royd Moor before sunset. Mistle thrush, Grey Partridge off Folly Lane along with c250 Greylag. @s-yorksbirding.bsky.social @btoengland.bsky.social @rspbengland.bsky.social

Broadstones: Whooper Swan 7, Wigeon 45, Grey Heron. Still some lingering ice on paths. @s-yorksbirding.bsky.social @btoengland.bsky.social @rspbengland.bsky.social

Well this could be the culprit for setting the alarm off at work over the weekend🧐. Released safely into a quite mild day after the cold of the weekends ice and snow.

20sp around a frozen Royd Moor this morning. Stonechat, Pied Wagtail, Goldcrest. Snipe and Grey Partridge in field again on Royd Moor Rd. @s-yorksbirding.bsky.social @btoengland.bsky.social @rspbengland.bsky.social

Skein of Pink-footed geese high over Royd Moor heading NW. @s-yorksbirding.bsky.social @btoengland.bsky.social @rspbengland.bsky.social

Dozen Teal on Royd Moor. @s-yorksbirding.bsky.social

Loop of Ingbirchworth. GCGrebe 7, Little Grebe 2, Moorhen 5, a very cold looking Kestrel in the 19 sp seen. @s-yorksbirding.bsky.social @btoengland.bsky.social @rspbengland.bsky.social @sorbynathissoc.bsky.social

Sunrise at Broadstones. Calm before the storm? 40 Wigeon, Tree Sparrow, Kestrel, Buzzard and Fieldfare on an icy morning. @s-yorksbirding.bsky.social @btoengland.bsky.social @rspbengland.bsky.social @sorbynathissoc.bsky.social

Short loop up to Royd Moor. 14 Brown Hare in fields off Folly Lane. Single Snipe in half frozen stream along Royd Moor Road. Kestrel, Grey Wagtail @mammalsocietyyouth.bsky.social @s-yorksbirding.bsky.social @btoengland.bsky.social @rspbengland.bsky.social

Evening visitor across the frozen ponds at work…❄️❄️❄️ @mammalsocietyyouth.bsky.social

Lovely walk around Royd Moor this morning with Hamish. Thankful for his quick eyes spotting a Goldcrest. 3 Snipe also seen along with Grey wagtail & numerous Fieldfare. @btoengland.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @s-yorksbirding.bsky.social

Cold day around Scout Dike. Large flocks of Greylag and Canada. Fieldfare feeding. Yellowhammer, Grey Partridge and Grey Heron among 21sp. seen. @s-yorksbirding.bsky.social @rspbengland.bsky.social @btoengland.bsky.social

A frosty Royd Moor this morning. Woodpecker hammering above pond at far end. Then seen on track. 100’s Geese in field to North, Grey Wagtail and 3 Jay amongst others. @rspbengland.bsky.social @btoengland.bsky.social @sorbynathissoc.bsky.social @s-yorksbirding.bsky.social

Circa 200 Canada Geese off Folly Lane, c150 Grey lag fields West of Royd Moor res. 3 Grey Partridge and a large amount of rooks along with a Grey Heron in fields opposite Westfield Farm, Thurlstone. @s-yorksbirding.bsky.social @btoengland.bsky.social @rspbengland.bsky.social

Royd Moor loop. Not much bird life in the breeze. 120+ Greylag in field to west. Tufted Duck, Cormorant, 4 Jays. 13 Brown Hare in fields along Folly Lane. @rspbengland.bsky.social @btoengland.bsky.social @mammalsocietyyouth.bsky.social @sorbynathissoc.bsky.social

A wild Broadstones this morning. Very little around. BHGulls , Mallard a few Meadow Pipits and a couple of Cormorants over head. @s-yorksbirding.bsky.social @rspbengland.bsky.social @btoengland.bsky.social

Quick wonder up to Royd Moor. Nice male Stonechat, Kestrel hunting and 5 Brown Hare. Several 100 Canada Geese in fields between Scout Dike and Folly Lane. @s-yorksbirding.bsky.social @rspbengland.bsky.social @btoengland.bsky.social

Been a cold week at work. River Ure on Monday with numerous Kingfisher along the 10 miles we paddled. Ponds freezing over on site with the first of the seasons snow falling as well. ❄️❄️❄️