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Ray York @tractortwitchrr.bsky.social · 6d

Thank you.

Ray York @tractortwitchrr.bsky.social · 6d

Well spotted.

Ray York @tractortwitchrr.bsky.social · 6d

Crossbills coming down to drink at Upper Hollesley Common this morning. 35.10.2025.

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Ray York @tractortwitchrr.bsky.social · 6d

The Brown Shrike at Upper Hollesley Common in windy conditions this morning.

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Ray York @tractortwitchrr.bsky.social · 26d

Finally made it to Dunwich Heath today where favourable conditions made for good views of the Red-Tailed Shrike. Also enjoyed catching up with several friendly faces. #SuffolkBirds. #UkBirding

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Ray York @tractortwitchrr.bsky.social · 29d

A morning walk around Westleton Heath followed by a couple of hours in Island Mere. Great White Egrets, Bitterns, Hobbies, Bearded Tits, Marsh Harriers, Kingfisher all showed well plus a distant Otter. #SuffolkBirds #UKBirding

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Ray York @tractortwitchrr.bsky.social · Sep 24

A very pleasant morning around SWT Lackford Lakes with Steve & Marie. Main highlight was a small flock of Crossbills that came into a tree to the right of Bess’s hide, calling and showing well. #SuffolkBirds. #UKBirding

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Ray York @tractortwitchrr.bsky.social · Sep 12

The female type Ruddy Duck was showing well at Leathes Ham, Lowestoft this morning. I had it all to myself at the time. #SuffolkBirds. #UKBirding

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Ray York @tractortwitchrr.bsky.social · Sep 11

Made a return visit to Landguard Common, Felixstowe this afternoon and finally caught up with the Wryneck feeding in front of the observatory just before the rain arrived. #SuffolkBirds #UKBirding

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Ray York @tractortwitchrr.bsky.social · Sep 10

A successful trip around Landguard Common, Felixstowe this morning. Lots of Willow Warblers, Lesser Whitethroats + Black Redstarts, Wheatears and the overstaying Hoopoe. #SuffolkBirds #UKBirding

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Ray York @tractortwitchrr.bsky.social · Sep 4

The Red Backed Shrike was showing well along the coastal path at Thornham, Norfolk today. 04.09.2025. #UKBirds

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Ray York @tractortwitchrr.bsky.social · Sep 4

Day trip to North Norfolk started with superb views of the Red Backed Shrike at Thornham, no sign of the Dotterel at Ringstead and finished with a good variety of waders at @rspbtitchwellsnett.bsky.social inc distant Pectoral Sandpiper. #UKBirds

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Ray York @tractortwitchrr.bsky.social · Sep 2

Thank you Rob, much appreciated.

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Ray York @tractortwitchrr.bsky.social · Sep 1

Whinchat around the tennis courts at Shingle Street this morning. 01.09.2025. #SuffolkBirds #UKBirding

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Ray York @tractortwitchrr.bsky.social · Sep 1

Wheatear around the tennis court at Shingle Street this morning. 01.09.2025. #SuffolkBirds #UKBirding

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Ray York @tractortwitchrr.bsky.social · Aug 28

Lovely to see this Adder cross our path as we walked along the dunes at @rspbminsmere.bsky.social today.

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Ray York @tractortwitchrr.bsky.social · Aug 28

Another good day around @rspbminsmere.bsky.social with Steve & Marie. 50+ species recorded inc Stone Curlews, Sparrowhawk, Kingfisher, Water Rail, Hobby, GWE and variety of waders, #SuffolkBirds #UKBirding

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Ray York @tractortwitchrr.bsky.social · Aug 26

After a 2 hour search we were finally rewarded with good views of the Barred Warbler north of Kessingland sluice this morning feeding on Elder berries. #SuffolkBirds #UKBirding

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Ray York @tractortwitchrr.bsky.social · Aug 25

A pleasant morning at Hazlewood Marsh produced Osprey, Spoonbills, Wheatear and a good range of waders including Whimbrel, Curlew Sandpipers, Greenshank.

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Ray York @tractortwitchrr.bsky.social · Aug 16

A lovely day around @rspbminsmere.bsky.social with Geoff & Kim. Waders inc Black Tailed Godwits, Avocets, Spotted Redshanks, Greenshank, Snipe, Little Ringed Plovers, Little Stint, Common Sandpiper, Green Sandpiper, Dunlin + Kingfisher, GWE, Brent Goose, Stone Curlew. #SuffolkBirds #UKBirding

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Ray York @tractortwitchrr.bsky.social · Aug 9

Spent some time this morning watching a communal watering hole at Mayday Farm. Blue Tit, Great Tit, Coal Tit, Chiffchaffs, Blackcaps, Siskin,Chaffinch, Robin all visiting. Pair of Sparrowhawks overhead and c12 Crossbills moving around the conifers. #SuffolkBirds #UKBirding

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Ray York @tractortwitchrr.bsky.social · Aug 4

Thanks Cheryl. Disappointing that you didn’t get a reasonable view having made the effort. It’s not an easy bird to connect with particularly in difficult conditions. Hopefully it’ll stay long enough for another try,

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Ray York @tractortwitchrr.bsky.social · Aug 4

We managed reasonable flight views of the Zitting Cisticola at Walberswick this morning. It was distant but in the air for a long time calling occasionally. #SuffolkBirds #UKBirding.

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Ray York @tractortwitchrr.bsky.social · Aug 1

Pleasant visit to Welney WWT with Steve & Marie. Grey & wet but managed Black Tailed Godwits, Ruff, Green & Wood Sandpipers, Snipe, GWE, Whooper Swans and resident Tree Sparrows. #UKBirding

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Ray York @tractortwitchrr.bsky.social · Jul 31

Another trip down to Abberton Reservoir this morning. Distant Temminck’s Stint, Wood Sandpiper, Common Sandpiper, Great White Egret were the best on offer, #EssexBirds #UKBirding

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