Straight out of Jabba's Palace, the incredible Three-wattled Bellbird, proclaiming its territory in the cloud forest of Monte Verde, Costa Rica. Simply awesome!
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Whale loving, bass playing, cricket watching Nature Geek. North Yorkshire, UK. https://birdingdad.blogspot.com All opinions are my own and do not represent the organizations that I work for, volunteer for, or am affiliated to.
Mammals outdoing the birds in Costa Rica so far, with this Tamandua -a species of anteater- approaching very closely near Arenal. Gorgeous!
Working on those wing muscles! Swiftlings getting flight ready. #Swifts
Appalling: Church of England votes against plan to rewild 30% of its land by 2030 @wildcard.land have run a noble campaign trying to get the CofE to see sense But this demonstrates exactly why Ministers can't rely on landowners to voluntarily support 30by30: www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
Church of England votes against plan to rewild 30% of its land by 2030
Campaigners criticise C of E for failing to show moral leadership as one of country’s biggest landowners
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Well that was a hot weekend at #GlobalBirdfair! Great to make new friends, catch up with old mates, and talk about Yorkshire wildlife and birding all weekend, representing @yorkscoastnature.bsky.social. Many laughs, inspiration, beers and football!
The Swiftlings are starting to exercise their new wings, building up strength in their muscles.
It is rare for me to twitch outside of Yorkshire, but to do it twice, well, that's unheard of. Two great days seeking the Western Reef Heron, with top mate Paz @illutana.bsky.social see here: birdingdad.blogspot.com/2026/06/hero...
Heron Addict
Part One: Westerly Dipping News that Britain's first Western Reef Heron had done a bunk, was a worrying development as Paz and me stopped fo...
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Voracious Swiftlings! The siblings are growing well, benefitting from the warm, dry weather. #Swifts
Looking forward to the last day of the Wildlife Trusts' Big Wild Gathering conference. Great to meet Feargal Sharkey, with @yorkswildlife.bsky.social CEP Rachael Bice.
Fabulous cake at RSPB Conwy, following estuary heron fest. Fab company from @illutana.bsky.social Western Reef Heron.
16 HOURS LEFT! The government consultation closes at 11:59pm tonight (Thursday 18th June). If you have started and not yet completed the form, then now is the time to do so. SPEAK UP for wildlife and be a part of the change. 👉 www.huntsabs.org.uk/ha-campaign/...
We have Swiftlings! Both eggs have hatched overnight and two very attentive parents on hand.
Great morning leading Puffin walks st @yorkswildlife.bsky.social Flamborough Cliffs. Lots of Puffins and other seabirds to enjoy.
Fly, Bee & Greater Butterfly Orchids, North Yorkshire, this morning. ♥️
More news on the satellite-tagged White-tailed Eagle that 'disappeared' on a grouse shooting estate in the North York Moors National Park. #RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime raptorpersecutionuk.org/2026/06/03/m...
More news on the satellite-tagged White-tailed Eagle that ‘disappeared’ on a grouse shooting estate in the North York Moors National Park
On Monday the news broke that a young satellite-tagged White-tailed Eagle had ‘disappeared’ in suspicious circumstances on a grouse shooting estate in the North York Moors National Park…
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Female Garganey with male Teal and 2 Avocets at Staveley YWT, North Yorkshire, yesterday. The male Garganey was asleep on a nearby island.
Fab and inspiring day at the #BeaversAcrossBritain conference in Newcastle. Returning to Yorkshire inspired! @beavertrust.org @the-wildlifetrusts.bsky.social
Very excited to be heading north to Newcastle for the #BeaversAcrossBritain conference. Maybe Beavers will be back in this landscape soon!
Been checking Acaster Church Ings regularly for months now, so great to find two migrant Ringed Plovers this evening alongside the regular Little Rings. Nothing at Acaster Airfield this evening sadly. @yorkbirding.bsky.social
You can also play a part in their survival by enjoying these wonderful breeding waders from the hides, and by keeping to the public footpaths and taking notice of our signs at this crucial time of year, when we need as many chicks to fledge as possible - thank you @yorkbirding.bsky.social
LDV_NNR@ldvnnr.bsky.social · 3mo agoWe're pleased to say good numbers of Curlew & Lapwing broods are hatching off at present throughout the #LDV, with our team of volunteers playing a large part in this by helping us to remove & reduce the taller trees & fence posts, & in doing so reducing predation/improving hatching success 🐦
We're pleased to say good numbers of Curlew & Lapwing broods are hatching off at present throughout the #LDV, with our team of volunteers playing a large part in this by helping us to remove & reduce the taller trees & fence posts, & in doing so reducing predation/improving hatching success 🐦
Shot Buzzard found in Bransdale area of North York Moors National Park, a well known hotspot for gamebird shooting and raptor persecution. Police appeal for information. Details ⬇️ #RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime raptorpersecutionuk.org/2026/05/19/s...
Shot Buzzard found in Bransdale area of North York Moors National Park – Police appeal for information
Press statement from North Yorkshire Police (19 May 2026): APPEAL FOR INFORMATION AFTER SHOT BUZZARD FOUND IN NORTH YORK MOORS We’re appealing for information after a buzzard was found with shotgun…
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The headline findings are striking: 🔥 Moorland burning produces 0.7–1.6 kT of PM2.5 per year — equivalent to ~30% of PM2.5 from all road transport in the UK 👥 On active burning days, more than 2.32 million people on average were exposed to at least a 5% increase in PM2.5 concentrations
Prescribed moorland burning in Great Britain exposes 2.3 million people to PM2.5 levels exceeding the WHO 24 h guideline limit
Prescribed moorland burning in Great Britain exposes 2.3 million people to PM2.5 levels exceeding the WHO 24 h guideline limit, Graham, Ailish M, Spracklen, Dominick V, Shewring, Mike P, Douglas, David J T, Pope, Richard J, Chipperfield, Martyn P
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Skylark singing in the evening sunshine. They don't always live up to their name!
Two visits to Acaster Airfield flash today, revealed one Little Ringed Plover and not much else. Got quite the soaking on the way back. @yorkbirding.bsky.social
Osprey circling over North Duffield Carrs at 10.50. @ldvnnr.bsky.social @yorkbirding.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social
