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Suzanne Atkinson
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It’s all about the birds!
First visit to Nebraska Wetlands nr Kirton on way home from seeing the GG Shrike - nice little reserve - 33 species including this pair of Grey Partridge @lincsbirding.bsky.social #ukbirding
February 8, 2026 at 7:48 PM
Went for 2nd helpings of the Great Grey Shrike at Fillingham this morning. Lots of great views of it hunting. It caught 2 voles in quick succession and cached these. @lincsbirding.bsky.social #ukbirding
February 8, 2026 at 7:20 PM
Fingers crossed that the River Don doesn't breach as it's looking very high - these sheep are not taking any chances
February 7, 2026 at 4:20 PM
Murky visit to North Duffield Carrs this morning. Lots of White-fronted Geese - 2 skeins flew over which had gone into a field close by blending in with the Pink-footed Geese plus more viewed from the hides. Had just missed the Slavonian Grebe but did see the Greater Scaup. @ldvnnr.bsky.social
February 7, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Short-eared Owl and Woodcock from Bempton last Saturday. Photos by @davidjcopeland.bsky.social @rspbbemptoncliffs.bsky.social
February 5, 2026 at 9:38 PM
Female Ring-necked Duck at Messingham Sand Quarry woke up briefly a few times in the time I was there today. Spent a lot of time 💤 @lincsbirding.bsky.social #lincsbirding
February 1, 2026 at 7:14 PM
Another great Starling murmuration today @northcavewet.bsky.social @ukstarlings.bsky.social #ukbirding
January 31, 2026 at 9:52 PM
North Cave Wetlands this afternoon - one of the Bitterns playing 'now you see me now you don't' @northcavewet.bsky.social #ukbirding #yorkshirebirding
January 31, 2026 at 9:43 PM
Had a good day today at Bempton - first sighting was a pod of 20-30 Dolphins, lots of Fulmar flying around along with some Gannets, plus Red-throated Diver, Short-eared Owl, Barn Owl and finished off with a Woodcock @rspbbemptoncliffs.bsky.social
January 31, 2026 at 9:25 PM
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January 19, 2026 at 3:52 PM
Great Grey Shrike showed well this morning at Fillingham @lincsbirding.bsky.social #lincsbirding
January 18, 2026 at 2:39 PM
Spring is in the air! I only managed to capture the end of these Great Crested Grebes performing their courtship display today on O Reservoir @tophilllow.bsky.social
January 17, 2026 at 10:02 PM
Selection from today's great visit to Tophill Low. Tawny high in the tree tops, liking The Henge hide - great views, Kestrel seen from the hide and Water Vole on North Marsh @davidjcopeland.bsky.social @tophilllow.bsky.social
January 17, 2026 at 9:46 PM
Great to see this male Blackcap return to the garden - it's been around over a week now enjoying sunflower hearts and apples #ukbirding
January 12, 2026 at 6:52 PM
Crossbills showed nicely against the blue skies of South Yorkshire - Hatfield Moors #ukbirding #yorkshirebirding
January 10, 2026 at 4:54 PM
Greenfinch shining brightly in the sun this morning #ukbirding
January 10, 2026 at 4:43 PM
Russian White-fronted Geese on Southfield Reservoir this morning before they flew back onto the nearby field #ukbirding
January 10, 2026 at 4:13 PM
Great views (albeit distant) of the White-tailed Eagle flying from the viewpoint at North Duffield Carr's this morning @yorkbirding.bsky.social #ukbirding
January 3, 2026 at 7:14 PM
We'd pulled over to let a car go past so took the opportunity for a quick scan and found this Common Crane at Stone Creek #ukbirding #yorkshirebirding
December 27, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Great to see this male Hen Harrier hunting in East Yorkshire this afternoon with Great White Egret, Curlew and Grey Heron in the background #ukbirding #yorkshirebirding
December 27, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Great visit to Carr Road, Gringley and looking over the River Idle to Misson Springs this afternoon - 40 species. Highlights - hundreds of Fieldfares, Whoopers, Pink-footed Geese, 7 Cattle Egret, Great-white Egret, Barn Owl and this Raven checking me out #ukbirding #nottsbirders
December 24, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Partially leucistic female Blackbird foraging on berries at Blacktoft Sands this afternoon #ukbirding
December 21, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Quick visit to Slaynes Lane, Misson yesterday morning. Lots of ducks including one of my favourites - Pintails.
Bar-headed Goose (perhaps the one that was at North Cave Wetlands) didn't wake up whilst I was there.
Two Red Kites circling over Hagg Lane flash #ukbirding
December 15, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Great to see a Black-throated Diver close to home at Westwoodside yesterday lunchtime #ukbirding #northlincs
December 15, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Sanderling are so entertaining to watch as they scuttle to avoid getting their bellies wet. #ukbirding
December 13, 2025 at 6:44 PM