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Jonathan Pomroy

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North Yorks wildlife/landscape artist. Gilling East studio. Writer. Naturalist. Swift conservation, author of On Crescent Wings. Birdscapes Art for Conservation award 2023. House Martin Conservation UK-IE. Website https://jonathanpomroy.wordpress.com/

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Andrew Wappat @andrewwappat.bsky.social · 13d

Red-necked phalarope, Nosterfield NR this morning. Few photos of underwing, mantle and bill. Good discussion here at the always cracking @nosterfieldnr.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social @teesbirds.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social @jonathanpomroy.bsky.social #birds #ukbirding

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Jonathan Pomroy @jonathanpomroy.bsky.social · 15d

Four watercolour studies sketched on a September evening.
My sketchbooks will be available to view at my forthcoming Ampleforth Abbey exhibition.
Saturday and Sunday 4th/5th October
10am-4pm each day
More details at

jonathanpomroy.wordpress.com

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Jonathan Pomroy @jonathanpomroy.bsky.social · 15d

Mellow September days-a blog at

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Next solo exhibition at Ampleforth Abbey visitor centre
Weekend of 4th/5th October
10am-4pm each day. Further details in blog link above.

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Jonathan Pomroy @jonathanpomroy.bsky.social · 29d

Sketching little stints and curlew sandpipers on Teeside, September 9th.

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Jonathan Pomroy @jonathanpomroy.bsky.social · Sep 5

Thank you. Whinchat still present in brambles in front of Dorman’s car park 10.55am.

Jonathan Pomroy @jonathanpomroy.bsky.social · Aug 14

2025 swift season closes. A blog at

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Jonathan Pomroy @jonathanpomroy.bsky.social · Jul 7

Preparing swift work for Global Birdfair, 11-13th July. I’ll be in puffin marquee stand 11. Looking forward to catching up with everyone!

Swift season update- blog at

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Jonathan Pomroy @jonathanpomroy.bsky.social · Jun 23

Swifts on midsummer’s eve.
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Jonathan Pomroy @jonathanpomroy.bsky.social · Jun 23

How many yesterday Mark? Younger non breeders absent here after an incredible show on midsummer’s eve!

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Jonathan Pomroy @jonathanpomroy.bsky.social · Jun 13

North Yorkshire Open Studios second weekend
14th/15th June 10am-5pm

Watercolours,prints and cards.
Sketchbooks on show.
Swift nest box live footage
Wildlife garden
Do pop in!

For information see link below
jonathanpomroy.wordpress.com/exhibitions-...

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Jonathan Pomroy @jonathanpomroy.bsky.social · Jun 6

Yes me too, usually quiet by July here. I always associate blackbird song with the sound of the first swift flypasts of the year, what a sound combination!
-) -) -)

Jonathan Pomroy @jonathanpomroy.bsky.social · Jun 6

Lovely. Definitely a sound to savour now @jamesgilbertmr.bsky.social Quiet until next spring soon...

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Jonathan Pomroy @jonathanpomroy.bsky.social · Jun 5

North Yorkshire Open Studios is a chance to see sketchbooks including this tiny one of swift nest box entrances. Watercolours, prints and cards for sale/ swift nest box cameras.
7th/8th and 14th/15th June 10am-5pm each day. For more info see link
nyos.org.uk/artist/jonat...

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Jonathan Pomroy @jonathanpomroy.bsky.social · Jun 4

I'm doing North Yorkshire Open Studios - June 7/8 and 14/15 10am-5pm (I'm not there on 7th but studio open)

Sketchbooks on display, watercolours, prints, cards for sale. Live swift nest box cameras. Set in our wildlife garden. Do pop in! Further info
jonathanpomroy.wordpress.com/exhibitions-...

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Jonathan Pomroy @jonathanpomroy.bsky.social · Jun 1

Delivering watercolours to Scottish Ornithologists Club gallery at Waterston House, Aberlady tomorrow, including these black-throated divers.
Exhibition with Darren Rees and Katie Warner from 4th June-27th July.
More information below
www.the-soc.org.uk/pages/exhibi...

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Jonathan Pomroy @jonathanpomroy.bsky.social · May 29

Our first swift egg of 2025 laid and discarded. After two years of decline at our swift colony this is a tough watch. But whatever the reason it's fairly common swift behaviour.
Here's to the next egg. Mysterious swifts.
Swift blog at www.jonathanpomroy.co.uk

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Jonathan Pomroy @jonathanpomroy.bsky.social · May 28

Not such a swift arrival and hobbies chasing bats.

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Jonathan Pomroy @jonathanpomroy.bsky.social · May 22

Thank you as ever @hannahbournetaylor.bsky.social -) -)

Jonathan Pomroy @jonathanpomroy.bsky.social · May 22

Thanks Allyson for supporting @hannahbournetaylor.bsky.social -) -) -)

Jonathan Pomroy @jonathanpomroy.bsky.social · May 22

The peeping sounds like a swift calling to another on the nest. Once eggs are laid both take turns to incubate so you should see one in, shortly followed by one out, at regular intervals. Sounds very good, keep us updated please!

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Jonathan Pomroy @jonathanpomroy.bsky.social · May 16

Our lone swift finds a mate, maybe...
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Jonathan Pomroy @jonathanpomroy.bsky.social · May 13

Our first swift returns.

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Jonathan Pomroy @jonathanpomroy.bsky.social · May 9

A slow swift arrival.

Swift and house martin diary at www.jonathanpomroy.co.uk

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Jonathan Pomroy @jonathanpomroy.bsky.social · May 5

Thrilled to see two spotted flycatchers back near Gilling East this morning.
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Jonathan Pomroy @jonathanpomroy.bsky.social · May 3

Wonderful! -) -)