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passerdomesticus · Apr 23, 2017

Swillington good for migrants today - cuckoo (singing), lesser whitethroat, wheatear, yellow wagtail, whimbrel, ruff, black-tailed godwit plus others - see Swillington Ings website - https://sibg1.wordpress.com/bird-sightings/sightings/

Chris-Leeds · Apr 24, 2017

Keith Dickinson said:
Last year we scored with wood warblers in the first week of May - the other side of the river though above the bodgers place.

I counted three last year but only saw one of them. Is the Bodger the bloke who makes things from wood? There was one above his workshop. That was mid to late May. Looks like the cold snap may be fading by the end of the week and better weather will hopefully last a bit longer. A cycle ride to Skipwith common could be beckoning also.

Brin · Apr 24, 2017

passerdomesticus said:
Swillington good for migrants today - cuckoo (singing), lesser whitethroat, wheatear, yellow wagtail, whimbrel, ruff, black-tailed godwit plus others - see Swillington Ings website - https://sibg1.wordpress.com/bird-sightings/sightings/

Swillington/St Aidans has been outstanding for the last few weeks - I had whoopers and a Bewick last week, along with black-necked grebe in beautiful plumage and later still short eared owl around. Some pix are on the rare bird alert gallery for anyone interested.
Bittern booming too.

WACCOE · Apr 30, 2017

Sad to hear the news that Andy Roadhouse passed away last night RIP mate.

Lardlikesdogs · Apr 30, 2017

passerdomesticus said:
Swillington good for migrants today - cuckoo (singing), lesser whitethroat, wheatear, yellow wagtail, whimbrel, ruff, black-tailed godwit plus others - see Swillington Ings website - https://sibg1.wordpress.com/bird-sightings/sightings/

Spotted a female wheatear today at Swillington along with black terns

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Duckwoman · May 1, 2017

WACCOE said:
Sad to hear the news that Andy Roadhouse passed away last night RIP mate.

That's terrible news. Thanks for letting us know.

Craig H · May 9, 2017

Alcina said:
Concerning the Friends of Spurn Observatory: I'd be very glad to join now that I've cencelled my YWT Direct Debit, but it seems the only way to pay is by cheque? I don't think many people have cheque books nowadays, and I certainly haven't seen mine for several years. Is it possible to join in person anywhere for cash next time I am on site?

Only just seen this - you can buy your membership if you go into the shop from the SBO website too.

gclarke1 · May 16, 2017

Could anyone provide any tips for seeing Willow Tit at Askham Bog please - in York for the next few days and might have time to pop out after work.
Thanks in advance!

northernloon · May 16, 2017

As I understand it, park up on the slip road off the A64.. Walk into the reserve and bingo.

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gclarke1 · May 17, 2017

northernloon said:
As I understand it, park up on the slip road off the A64.. Walk into the reserve and bingo.

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Thanks, but I walked the reserve for two hours last night and neither heard or saw any Willow Tit. So, just wondered if there are specific locations that are best, are they reasonably common there or just a handful of birds? I'll try again before I leave York but if anyone has any suggestion for specific locations then much appreciated.

Thanks again - Graham

screaming piha · May 18, 2017

Hi Graham

I've not been there this spring, but FWIW...

From the boardwalk walking anti-clockwise from the entrance, the best places (for me) over the last couple of years have been close to the entrance near where the boardwalk splits into the loop and at the far end of the loop near where you first start to head back to the entrance (between the far end and the royal fern signage). Of course, others may have different experiences.

I almost always pick them up on call first (the wheeze and the chickadee-type call). There are Marsh Tits there, too BTW.

Good luck

John

Keith Dickinson · May 23, 2017

Anyone been to Timble Ings this spring? Any woodcock roding?

Hotspur · May 23, 2017

gclarke1 said:
Thanks, but I walked the reserve for two hours last night and neither heard or saw any Willow Tit. So, just wondered if there are specific locations that are best, are they reasonably common there or just a handful of birds? I'll try again before I leave York but if anyone has any suggestion for specific locations then much appreciated.

Thanks again - Graham

The entrance to Wheldrake Ings used to be excellent for them including first couple of hundred yards over the bridge.

WACCOE · May 23, 2017

gclarke1 said:
Thanks, but I walked the reserve for two hours last night and neither heard or saw any Willow Tit. So, just wondered if there are specific locations that are best, are they reasonably common there or just a handful of birds? I'll try again before I leave York but if anyone has any suggestion for specific locations then much appreciated.

Thanks again - Graham

Hotspur said:
The entrance to Wheldrake Ings used to be excellent for them including first couple of hundred yards over the bridge.

Fairburn good for Willow Tit.

gclarke1 · May 23, 2017

Thanks all for your suggestions for Willow Tit. I didn't get any further opportunities to return to Askham Bog last week but will be back up in York again in a few months.

Cheers

Graham

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tyson · May 23, 2017

Keith Dickinson said:
Anyone been to Timble Ings this spring? Any woodcock roding?

I stayed until dark the other night:

Woodcock, barn owl & the usual suspects

Keith Dickinson · May 24, 2017

Thanks for the input - will have to drag myself over there

tyson said:
I stayed until dark the other night:

Woodcock, barn owl & the usual suspects

pete seaman · May 25, 2017

Keith Dickinson said:
Anyone been to Timble Ings this spring? Any woodcock roding?

Some of our members were there Saturday and had them roding along the main track quite early on,about 8pm. It had been a showery day so that may have affected their timing. They were also seen in the Bewerly area near P.Bridge the same evening.

WACCOE · May 27, 2017

Been to Spurn a few times over last couple of weeks,can not believe the YWT are ripping up bushes and habitat during the breading season what complete tools.Think people will get a shock at the destruction they are causing in the name of profit. RANT OVER.

Keith Dickinson · May 27, 2017

Dave, I totally agree with you - I have seen the photos on twitter and I am gutted. YWT should not be allowed to use the words, Yorkshire, Wildlife or Trust in their title as no one trusts them, they do not represent Yorkshire and worst of all they have no thought for wildlife. They worship money.... end of.

WACCOE said:
Been to Spurn a few times over last couple of weeks,can not believe the YWT are ripping up bushes and habitat during the breading season what complete tools.Think people will get a shock at the destruction they are causing in the name of profit. RANT OVER.

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