This is a new one for me A Hornet Mimic Hoverfly I believe. It was huge!!

Very pleased to find a yellow wagtail at the new Community Woodland at Rufforth. First one on there since its been developed @yorkbirding.bsky.social

Poor photos of a garganey and wood sandpiper at St Aidens 10.30am @northyorksbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social

Amazing to watch migration happening from a sunbed near Marbella. Buzzards, honey buzzard and black kites all coming the pool in droves. Hopefully the honey buzzard are heading up to Wykeham for the summer!

Buzzing to have 5 pristine wheatear on the new Community Woodland near Rufforth. First ones there, so really pleased. Lesser whitethroats are back too. Starting to become a nice little site @yorkbirding.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social

Heard them coming, and just made it out in time to see a large flock of whooper swans go over the house heading north. Hope they have a safe trip! ☺️ @yorkbirding.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social #ukbirding #birds

A whimbrel from Filey Brigg @northyorksbirds.bsky.social #ukbirds #birds #ukbirdwatching

Great views, terrible photo of a purple sandpiper on filey Brigg today. One of 7. It was freezing and 1000mph winds! @nybirdnews.bsky.social

Video of the spotted redshank having a scratch @yorkbirding.bsky.social

Spotted redshank showing really well at North Duffield. 7 white fronted geese too @yorkbirding.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social

2 cranes circled over Wheldrake from North Duffield Carrs @yorkbirding.bsky.social

Lovely 30mins in a local park in Poppleton whilst the lad warmed up at football. 2x blackcap seen (first for year), redwing still (possibly last for year). Loads of chiffs and skylark singing over the fields @yorkbirding.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social

Amazing views of the red necked grebe at South Gare this morning. Good briefs views of twite. Sanderling and ringed plovers too. No sign of the snow bunting though @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social

Pond mega today! Smooth newt I believe!

Video of the white fronted geese near York @yorkbirding.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social

Great view of the white fronted geese at Thorganby today. 40 in total at Ferry Lane. Along with a very bright greylag. @northyorksbirds.bsky.social @yorkbirding.bsky.social

Birdwatching through the window this morning. GSW the best with 11 different birds on the feeders. @northyorksbirds.bsky.social @yorkbirding.bsky.social

I believe this is Jupiter and its 4 moons. Super bright tonight with the moon. Visible with bins!

Perfect day at @flamboroughbird.bsky.social for #Migweek. Birds fresh in and a great guided walk around the headland. Thanks to the organisers. SE, LE & barn owl on the headland Yellow brow at south landing, with redpol and brambling Wheatear fresh in 50+ RT divers, scoters Woodcock Peregrine

Flock of 60+ redwing over the house in York just now. We had a flock of pink footed over yesterday. Autumn has arrived! @yorkbirding.bsky.social

Scaup showing very well at Heslington, York. It came within a 10 metres at one point! @yorkbirding.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social

The Mushrooms are looking great in the garden this Autumn!

A few more of the phalarope at @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social They'll be some amazing photos from today.

Video of red necked phalarope at @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social

Great weekend at @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social for #migfest25 fantastic red neck phalarope and finished with the Crane on the way home.

Whinchat and black red start in Withensea #migfest25

Great day at @tophilllow.bsky.social and Hornsea mere on the way to @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social. RC pochard, curlew sand, little stint, black tern, little gull, hobby & 5x marsh harrier the highlights. Great start to the weekend #migfest25

Nice surprise this lunchtime in Rufforth. I've never seen a grass snake this big. They look huge when they're all stretched out.

Great morning at St Aidens. Garganey, pectoral sandpiper, little stint (just visible in the picture) and loads more. @northyorksbirds.bsky.social

Just gone to buy my migfest ticket @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social and seen they're sold out!!! I've managed to book accommodation and even a table at the Crown. Doh. If anyone knows of any spare tickets going I'd be super grateful for a message. @yorkbirding.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social

Presumed leucistic blackbird unless I'm missing something crazy!! Looks like two different birds in the light. Any ideas welcomed? @yorkbirding.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social

Beautiful calling tree pipit near York @yorkbirding.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social

Single tree pipet at Strensall Common. Constantly singing and displaying between two trees and a stocking mistle thrush @yorkbirding.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social

Garden warbler and lesser whitethroat still singing today on the bridle path between Knapton and Rufforth @yorkbirding.bsky.social

Lesser whitethroat and garden warbler on patch at Knapton/Rufforth. I didn't have either on patch last year, so really pleased @yorkbirding.bsky.social

Great views of a lesser whitethroat at Flamborough this morning at Highcliffe Manor. At least 4 different birds present. Excuse the terrible phone video! 2 whimbrel still on south landing beach and barn owl hunting over the fields @northyorksbirds.bsky.social @flamboroughbird.bsky.social

Amazing view of this huge hare this morning in York.

Song thrush this morning. No better song on a mornings walk. Lots of blackcap and willow warbler back on patch in Rufforth/Knapton @yorkbirding.bsky.social

Handy guide for pipit identification.

FREE scope with stay on case, 20-60x eyepiece and tripod as pictured to any young birder just starting out only. Pick up only or meet if not too far. #NEbirding, @durhambirdclub.bsky.social,@ntbirdclub.bsky.social

A pair of blue tits sorting their nest kept me entertained for over an hour this lunch time at Rufforth. Lots of yellowhammer and skylarks around. Fly over shellduck was a nice surprise. @yorkbirding.bsky.social

We have frog spawn!! #spring #frogs #pondlife

American Wigeon showing extremely well in East Cottingwith, York. Egyptian goose and loads of pink feet still around too @nybirdnews.bsky.social @yorkbirding.bsky.social

It pays to do Wordle on the train home from work #wordle

Enjoyed watching the black necked grebes at St Aidens this weekend. Good to see them in their different plumage. Water pipit showed well. Marsh harrier and Cettis also showing well. @nybirdnews.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social

Single chiffchaff at Rufforth this lunchtime. First for the year for me. Also had 5 red kites together and at least 6 buzzards @yorkbirding.bsky.social

Another view @yorkbirding.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social

Another great murmuration in Acomb, York. It drew in quite a crowd tonight @yorkbirding.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social #starlings #murmuration #birds

Starlings in York. Terrible quality video but an amazing experience. Thanks @birdingcyclist.bsky.social for the tips @nybirdnews.bsky.social @yorkbirding.bsky.social