Had a great day at Flamborough (as always), albeit the wind was challenging at times. Greenish Warbler at Thornwick and in line with a lot of places a bevvy of Pied Flycatcher and Redstart as well as a single Spotfly and Yellow Wag. @flamboroughbird.bsky.social

Nice start to the day at Spurn. Dipped so far on the Roseate Tern, needed for a county tick, but managed to get a new county tick with the long staying Juv Stone Curlew at Skeffling. @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social #eastyorksbirding

So near, yet so far! Mistle Thrush at the entrance to Weel Rd tonight. Just a little too far out to join the patch list for #Swinemoor #patchbirding #eastyorksbirding

Had to go up to Wykeham Forest this morning to check out the Ortolan Bunting after dipping the Hornsea bird last year. Saw it albeit at distance, as soon as I got there, but then nothing until I left at 11. @rarebirder.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social

Huge respect for the first ever breeding pair of avocets on #Swinemoor. Despite off-leash dogs, tractors, many predators and nearly losing their food and water due to drought, the young are now flying strong—against all odds. They should leave any day now. #patchbirding @rspb.bsky.social

Very worried about the two Avocet chicks on #Swinemoor (first breeding record). They are about a week away from being able to fly away from site, however the last remaining water pool on site is critically low. Can the Beverley Pastermasters help? @bbclooknorth.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social

As with the BOC photo, I had a flying visit up to Thornwick to try and see the Song Sparrow. Despite getting soaking wet and thinking the bird would be in hiding, it graced us with its presence. I understand that it’s been giving great views since. @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social

All a bit quiet this morning at Kilnsea Wetlands, Spurn. Nice to see this summer plumage Turnstone. @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social

#Swinemoor this morning. I still feel like a nervous dad as the first site Avocet chicks have now reached two weeks. Keeping fingers crossed. Bonus Cuckoo this morning as well as good numbers of Pom Pom lapwings! #patchbirding #eastyorksbirding #pwc2025

#Swinemoor very happy today as the Avocet pair now have two chicks. Keeping my fingers crossed that they remain safe. Quiet otherwise for LRP and Oystercatcher still, plus Yellow Wag, C Whitethroat #patchbirding #yorkshirebirding #pwc2025

#Swinemoor pretty well dry now bar a couple of small pools. 2 Avocet, 2 Oystercatcher, 2 Common Tern passing through, Garden Warbler, Whitethroat and Yellow Wag the only birds of note. #patchbirding #eastyorksbirding #pwc2025

I thought I would chance my arm and see if the Kentish plover turned up this morning at Spurn. No sign, but 6 Curlew Sand from the Warren was my only highlight. Tried to get to Hornsea for the Great Reed Warbler but got a puncture, and my spare was flat! I gave up!! A poor day!!

Had a lovely walk this morning around the @rspbengland.bsky.social St Aidan’s site this morning, with a bonus Temminck’s Stint. Thanks to those who let me look through their scopes as I had left mine in the car! Arghhh!

#Swinemoor on a blustery, showery morning, Wood Sand, Greenshank, 3 LRP, sitting Avocet still, Ruff, Golden Plover, 3 White Wag, good numbers of Swift, Swallow, House and Sand Martin and C&L Whitethroat.

#Swinemoor Greenshank, 6 Whimbrel, 4 Ruff, 3 Curlew, 2 LRP, Avocet still in nest, 2 Oystercatcher, 15+ Swift, Swallow, House and Sand Martin in good numbers

Had another quick check in of #Swinemoor after lunch, and the only additional species for the day was a solitary Greenshank. I was joined however by this little guy for the duration of my stay. Roger the Reed Warbler #patchbirding #eastyorksbirding

#Swinemoor- 3 Wood Sand, 3 LRP, pair Avocet still on nest, 2 Oystercatcher, 4 Ruff, Cetti’s, Reed and Sedge Warblers. #patchbirding #eastyorksbirding #pwc2025

#Swinemoor- 1 Wood Sand, 3 Whimbrel, 2 LRP, pair Avocet still on nest, 2 Oystercatcher, 1 Golden Plover, 1 White Wag, Cetti’s, Reed and Sedge Warblers. #pwc2025 @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social #ukbirding

Finally uploaded pictures from last week with the Eastern Subalpine Warbler at Filey. That’s quick for me, usually it takes a few months to look at my photos! I managed to get one with it consuming an aphid.

#Swinemoor- 2 Whimbrel, 2 LRP, pair Avocet still on nest, 4 Oystercatcher, 6 Ruff (1 male partially displaying) 2 White Wag, 4 Pied, singing Cetti’s, Reed and Sedge Warblers. #patchbirding #ukbirding #pwc2025

#Swinemoor this morning 2 Curlew, 2 Whimbrel, 2 LRP, pair Avocet, 2 Oystercatcher, 1 Ruff, full suite of Wags, 1 Grey, 2 Yellow, 2 White, 4 Pied, singing Cetti’s, Reed and Sedge Warblers. #patchbirding #eastyorksbirding #pwc2025

#Swinemoor this morning- 2 Wood Sand, 2 Whimbrel, 4 LRP, pair Avocet, 2 Oystercatcher, 5 Ruff, 2 Yellow Wag, 3 White Wag. #patchbirding #pwc2025 #ukbirding

After missing the Eastern Subalpine Warbler at Filey yesterday, I thought I’d give it another go today. Thankfully after some amount of waiting it finally started to show, albeit at distance. Two BOC shots. @rarebirdalertuk.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social

An absolute flying visit to quickly get the Bonaparte’s Gull at Hornsea Mere. Thanks as always Jon L! Nice county tick! @eastyorksbirding

Very blustery, but dry day at #Swinemoor this morning. Very much a Wagtail day with 8 Yellow, 9 White and 4 Pied. Also, Whimbrel, 2 LRP, Pair of Avocet, 8 Ruff, 4 Oystercatcher, 4 Wheatear, and a number of Sand and House Martin and Swallow. #patchbirding #eastyorksbirding #pwc2025

Great day at #Swinemoor this morning. 2 LRP, 2 Ruff, 2 Avocet, 4 Oystercatcher, kettle of 5 Buzzard, Marsh Harrier, 10 Yellow Wg, 5 White Wag, 4 Wheatear, Sprawk, FOY Sedge Warbler, Chiffchaff, Blackcap, Cetti’s Warbler, Coal Tit #pwc2025 #eastyorksbirding #patchbirding

Nice start to the day with both a Lesser Scaup and BNG at Hornsea (thanks Jon L) then back on site at #swinemoor with 4 Ruff, 2 LRP, 2 Oystercatcher, 6 Sand Martin, a Swallow and a FOY House Martin @rarebirdalertuk.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social #pwc2025 #ukbirding

Back on site at #swinemoor this morning. What a difference a week makes. FOY Wheatear and Yellow Wag, 3 LRP, 15 Snipe, a Marsh Harrier, Peregrine, Swallow, 5 Oystercatcher and Redshank. #patchbirding #pwc2025 #ukbirding

A bit of work in London, then visiting a number of hospitals in Northern Ireland with work this week. I have scheduled any bird of interest to turn up at #Swinemoor when I return and not before!!! #eastyorksbirding

Lovely calm, sunny day at #swinemoor and a vast difference with the volume of ducks down, but a number of Wigeon still hanging on. Shelduck, Gadwall, Shoveler, Oystercatcher, LRP, Ruff, Snipe and Redshank on site presently. #patchbirding #eastyorksbirding #pwc2025

Huge duck clear out overnight at #swinemoor. A number of Wigeon and teal still around. FOY White alba Wagtail as well as LRP, Ruff, Redshank, Snipe, Yellowhammer, drumming GSW and Reed Bunting. Still waiting for hirundines! #patchbirding #pwc2025 #eastyorksbirding

7 Blackwit, 2LRP, 4 Oystercatcher, 8 Snipe, a good number of Redshank, a not so often seen Red Kite over #Swinemoor this morning, as well as a Sprawk. Still good numbers of Wigeon, Teal and Common Gull. #patchbirding #pwc2025 #ukbirding

A Ruff and Common Gull day today at #Swinemoor with 14 Ruff and 300+ Common Gull and a lone PFG. Oystercatcher and the usual other species still present. #patchbirding #pwc2025 #ukbirding

Second time lucky with the Hornsea Bluethroat. Seen at lunchtime today. Nice county tick and a very nice find by Jim Cooper. @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social

I succumbed and decided to catch up with the fairly local Blue-winged Teal at Brough Airfield. Nice to catch up with these birds again on this side of the pond. @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social #ukbirding #eastyorksbirding

A pleasant morning at #swinemoor with a definite uptick of waders. LRP, Ruff, Oystercatcher, Redshank, Dunlin and Snipe in good numbers. 80+ Common Gull as well as singing Yellowhammer, Chiffchaff and Song Thrush. #patchbirding #ukbirding #pwc2025

Really quiet at #swinemoor this morning. Number of ducks down sharply. Drop in of Blackwit, 3 Ruff, 4 Dunlin as well as the usual Redshank. Still waiting for the first hirundines on site! #patchbirding #pwc2025 #ukbirding

Nice morning as always at the fab @northcavewet.bsky.social 60 species including Ruff, Blackwit, Med Gull, Blackcap and a number of Chiffchaff.

32 Whooper Swan at #swinemoor this morning, first flock of 23 later to be joined by another 9 birds as I was leaving. Ducks still in good numbers with the long staying Pintail (5) still on site. #patchbirding #pwc2025 #ukbirding

Sunny but bracing morning at #swinemoor with a surprise drop in of 40 Whooper Swan, looking very smart in the sunshine. #patchbirding #ukbirding #pwc2025

My first county tick of Raven @northcavewet.bsky.social since arriving here 18 months ago. Otherwise a wonderful day walking around a lovely reserve. Finches everywhere with Brambling and good a number of Bullfinch and Greenfinch. Birds singing and displaying everywhere. Fab! #ukbirding

Again glorious weather at #swinemoor. A bit of status quo with the species this morning. Singing Yellowhammer, Reed Bunting, Cettis Warbler and drumming GSW. Now off to the fantastic @northcavewet.bsky.social to have a walk round that site. #patchbirding #eastyorksbirding

Fabulous sunny morning at #Swinemoor Generally lower volume of ducks, Redshank, Dunlin, Golden Plover and Lapwing, but a welcome drop in of a Curlew, Oystercatcher, and Ad GBBG. Lots of Pied Wags and Mippets with Gulls definitely on the increase. #patchbirding #eastyorksbirding #pwc2025

Definitely Spring at #swinemoor this morning, with Cettis, Skylark, Reed Bunting singing, GSW drumming, increase in LBBGs, 150 PFG over, Dunlin reducing but some with plumage changes. Redshank, Shelduck, Gadwall, Lapwing, Stonechat and Mippet present also. #patchbirding #eastyorksbirding #pwc2025

#Swinemoor a very quick 10 min visit and straight away engaged in a spot the wigeon competition! On this occasion the wigeon went from a dabbling duck to a diving duck with help from the Marsh Harrier! It took some effort for the MH to carry its dinner away! #patchbirding #ukbirding #pwc2025

Dad and son session at both #Swinemoor and @tophilllow.bsky.social this morning. Great to be out and about introducing my boy (7) to birding. His list over his first weekend of birding is getting there. His first bird yesterday was the Lincs Eastern Yellow Wagtail, not a bad start! #patchbirding

#swinemoor this morning had its first Gadwall since early last year. Ruff increased to 8 birds, Gulls increased, wigeon and teal still good numbers, Redshank and Dunlin down, Pied Wags up. No Snipe today, but it’s been thin on the ground for them this year. #pwc2025 #patchbirding #eastyorksbirding

After misreading and not acting on the initial alert for the Eastern Yellow Wagtail earlier this week, I finally got to go and see it. A nice twitch fairly close to home. @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social

A sunny #swinemoor and Spring is definitely coming. Song Thrush and Blackbird singing, uptick in Reed Bunting, Skylark, Mippets. a CC Marsh Harrier, drop in duck numbers, but still very good numbers, less Redshank and Dunlin, but a welcome drop in of a Curlew. #patchbirding #pwc2025 #ukbirding

A great raptorfest today at #Swinemoor. Pairs of Peregrine and Sparrowhawk, as well as Buzzard, Marsh Harrier, Merlin and Kestrel all wanting to dine at the site. Peregrine again succeeded. Otherwise duck numbers reduced slightly, gulls up, redshank and Dunlin down substantially. #patchbirding