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Paul Newton @paulnewton61.bsky.social · 5d

5 of the 13 Whooper Swans currently on Scaling Dam. @whitbynats.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social @teesbirds.bsky.social #northyorksbirds

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Paul Newton @paulnewton61.bsky.social · 11d

Had an excellent 2.5 hours Whale watching with Whitby Coastal Cruises this morning. Hard to give an exact number but about 12 Minkies were seen. @whitbynats.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social

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Paul Newton @paulnewton61.bsky.social · Sep 9

Pied Flycatcher in the Willows at Whitestone Point this evening. @whitbynats.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social #northyorksbirds

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Paul Newton @paulnewton61.bsky.social · Sep 7

Tonight's Lunar eclipse. @whitbynats.bsky.social

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Paul Newton @paulnewton61.bsky.social · Sep 2

3 Whinchats and 4 Wheatears at Ness Point this afternoon. @whitbynats.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social #northyorksbirds

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Paul Newton @paulnewton61.bsky.social · Aug 30

Curlew Sandpiper still at Scaling Dam this morning. @whitbynats.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social @teesbirds.bsky.social #northyorksbirds

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Paul Newton @paulnewton61.bsky.social · Aug 27

A good morning at Scaling Dam with Curlew Sandpiper, Ruff, Greenshank, 2 Gadwall and Great White Egret. @whitbynats.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social @teesbirds.bsky.social #northyorksbirds

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Paul Newton @paulnewton61.bsky.social · Aug 25

A surprise on a walk around Hawsker Bottoms and Ness Point this morning was a Clouded Yellow Butterfly which is only the second one that I've ever seen. Also 3 Wheatears. @whitbynats.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social #northyorksbirds

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Paul Newton @paulnewton61.bsky.social · Aug 24

An enjoyable few hours by the Esk at Ruswarp this morning. Flyover Whimbrel, 2 Common Sands, 2 Kingfishers, 3 Little Egrets, Goosander, Lesser Whitethroat, Green Woodpecker and this Heron which struggled to swallow this Dab. @whitbynats.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social #northyorksbirds

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Paul Newton @paulnewton61.bsky.social · Aug 19

5 hours between Hawsker Bottoms and Ness Point with Mark Eldridge this morning. Arctic and Great Skua, 3 Manx Shearwaters, 102 Common Scoters, 3 Teal, 1 Ringed Plover and a Wheatear. @whitbynats.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social #northyorksbirds.

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Paul Newton @paulnewton61.bsky.social · Aug 12

2 Great White Egrets at Scaling Dam this morning. Also Ruff and Black Tailed Godwit. @whitbynats.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social @teesbirds.bsky.social #northyorksbirds

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Paul Newton @paulnewton61.bsky.social · Aug 9

Thanks Rob.

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Paul Newton @paulnewton61.bsky.social · Aug 9

Excellent views of Kingfisher at Ruswarp this morning. @whitbynats.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social #northyorksbirds

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Paul Newton @paulnewton61.bsky.social · Aug 1

I've had some good Waders on my Ruswarp patch over the last week. A Dunlin in the creek on the flood plain this afternoon was only my 5th patch record. No sign of last night's Greenshank. @whitbynats.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social #northyorksbirds

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Paul Newton @paulnewton61.bsky.social · Jul 31

Greenshank by the Esk at Ruswarp this evening. Also 2 Little Egrets and Kingfisher. @whitbynats.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social #northyorksbirds

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Paul Newton @paulnewton61.bsky.social · Jul 27

An excellent 3 hours on my Ruswarp patch this morning with a patch first fly over Whimbrel, new for the year LBB Gull, Kingfisher, 3 Little Egrets, Jay and Green and Great Spotted Woodpeckers. @whitbynats.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social #northyorksbirds

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Paul Newton @paulnewton61.bsky.social · Jul 25

Brilliant views of White Tailed Eagle on the moors this morning. Also a Peregrine having a paddle. @whitbynats.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social @teesbirds.bsky.social #northyorksbirds

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Paul Newton @paulnewton61.bsky.social · Jul 18

6 Whimbrel flew south at Hawsker Bottoms this morning. @whitbynats.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social #northyorksbirds

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Paul Newton @paulnewton61.bsky.social · Jul 13

Little Gull, Green Sandpiper, Shoveler, 2 Black Tailed Godwits and 6 Little Egrets at Scaling Dam this morning. @whitbynats.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social @teesbirds.bsky.social #northyorksbirds

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Paul Newton @paulnewton61.bsky.social · Jul 11

The stunning Buck moon rising at 10.45 tonight. @whitbynats.bsky.social

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Paul Newton @paulnewton61.bsky.social · Jul 9

Late report from last night. 9 Manx Shearwaters past Whitestone Point between 7.30 and 7.50. @whitbynats.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social #northyorksbirds

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Paul Newton @paulnewton61.bsky.social · Jul 4

A couple of hours at Scaling Dam this morning. Adult Med Gull, 1 Dunlin, 1 Common Sand, 4 Little Ringed Plovers, 4 Little Egrets and Gadwall. @whitbynats.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social @teesbirds.bsky.social #northyorksbirds

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Paul Newton @paulnewton61.bsky.social · Jun 29

I was watching a Little Owl on the roof of this building this morning when a local tog decided to get as close as he possibly could until it flew off. Shocking behaviour just to get likes and comments on Facebook. @whitbynats.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social

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Paul Newton @paulnewton61.bsky.social · Jun 20

Thanks Elaine.

Paul Newton @paulnewton61.bsky.social · Jun 20

Cracking views of a Green Woodpecker family on Goathland Moor this morning. @whitbynats.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social #northyorksbirds

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