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Lower Wharfe between Kirkby Wharfe and Cawood
Whooper Swan 2
PF Goose 42 flew S
Greylag 306
Teal 12
Mallard 99
Goosander 6
Gt White Egret 1
Lapwing 20
Golden Plover 1
Snipe 2
Ruff 1
Peregrine 1
Stock Dove 140
Kingfisher 1
GS Woodpecker 2

Little Gull, Greenshank and Ruff by the Lower Wharfe, so the winds have produced something. #YorkBirding

1027 PF Geese, 8 Whoopers SE over the Lower Wharfe between Leeds and York #YorkBirding

Sorry to hear of the death of Barry Banson. I was 14 when I met him at Spurn Bird Observatory in 1970 and he labelled myself and two friends "the three morons". Despite that caustic label he actually did a lot to encourage us as young birdwatchers. RIP

Sad news. He was a really pleasant, knowledgeable birder.

Swallow N over Bolton Percy Ings between Leeds and York #YorkBirding

Five of us covered the Lower Wharfe from Kirkby Wharfe to Ozendyke in the non-motorised Yorkshire Bird Race.
We had 66 species, down from last year’s 74, despite an identical route. No unusual birds, but an Otter gave good views.
All funds raised go to Spurn Bird Observatory - gofund.me/3347fb7c

Lower Wharfe between Kirkby Wharfe and Cawood. Good wildfowl numbers, but flooding receding fast.

Wigeon 480
Teal 350
Pintail 135
Shoveler 97
Mallard 159
Goosander 34
Grey Heron 7
Little Egret 4
Little Grebe 1
Lapwing 90
Snipe 1
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I'm about to move from SX70 to Sony RX10 for better picture quality, AF and low light performance. Main downside is less reach with the Sony (12x vs 27x). SX70 great for out and about record shots, RX10 for flight shots. Nikon P950 has even more reach, but is heavier and costs more than SX70.

9 Gannets NW over the Lower Wharfe between Leeds and York. Also 2 Whooper Swans, my first of the autumn.