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The Firetail and the Nettle Bed
Fri 14th Jun, 2024
There are some birds that have a permanent place in my heart. I’ve been in love with Redstarts since I saw that flash of fire for the first time as a teenager.
Migration Madness on the Yorkshire Coast
Sun 14th Apr, 2024
Luckily for me, I spent almost all of October birding here on the Yorkshire coast - lots of it here in Filey, some of it at Flamborough (mostly guiding for YCN), and some of it at Spurn (also...
Ravens and Jackdaws at Sutton Bank - North Yorkshire
Sat 6th Apr, 2024
On the 4th April above the ‘best’ view in England I had the rare treat of hearing both sounds together. A large flock of Jackdaws exploded from the cliffs to meet two Ravens.
Godwits Shine in Spring
Sat 29th Apr, 2023
On the Humber Estuary this week I got really lucky. The tide was right, there was no disturbance and the waders were in just the right place for great views.
Very old trees above Rosedale Abbey
Sun 10th Jul, 2022
When I returned home on the 1st June, I just had to write about my five wow trees!