Ray York
@tractortwitchrr.bsky.social
East Anglian birder, tractor boy, proud dad & grandad. Like to be out as much as possible, enjoying birding around the county, the country and abroad.
A Stonechat checking us out as we were checking out the ducks and geese from the screen at RSPB Hollesley Marsh this morning. Also found Cattle Egrets, Water Pipit, Snipe but no sign of the Bean Geese. #UKBirding #SuffolkBirds
December 16, 2025 at 4:51 PM
A Stonechat checking us out as we were checking out the ducks and geese from the screen at RSPB Hollesley Marsh this morning. Also found Cattle Egrets, Water Pipit, Snipe but no sign of the Bean Geese. #UKBirding #SuffolkBirds
Another excellent day at @rspbminsmere.bsky.social . Fieldfares, Redwings, Siskins in the north bushes, Temminck’s Stint, Golden Plovers, Snipe on the scrape, Bitterns, Marsh Harriers, Merlin from Bittern hide and finished with a spectacular Starling murmuration. . #UKBirding #SuffolkBirds
December 13, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Another excellent day at @rspbminsmere.bsky.social . Fieldfares, Redwings, Siskins in the north bushes, Temminck’s Stint, Golden Plovers, Snipe on the scrape, Bitterns, Marsh Harriers, Merlin from Bittern hide and finished with a spectacular Starling murmuration. . #UKBirding #SuffolkBirds
Lovely conditions today around @rspbminsmere.bsky.social for my monthly meet up with Steve and Marie. Temminck’s Stint, Water Pipit, Golden Plover on the scrape and Fieldfares, Redwings, Siskins in the North Bushes were the best. #UKBirding #SuffolkBirds
December 2, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Lovely conditions today around @rspbminsmere.bsky.social for my monthly meet up with Steve and Marie. Temminck’s Stint, Water Pipit, Golden Plover on the scrape and Fieldfares, Redwings, Siskins in the North Bushes were the best. #UKBirding #SuffolkBirds
A trip out to SWTLackfordLakes and a little patience resulted in good views of the Green Winged Teal this morning + a male Crossbill from the visitor centre. #SuffolkBirds #UKBirding
November 17, 2025 at 3:13 PM
A trip out to SWTLackfordLakes and a little patience resulted in good views of the Green Winged Teal this morning + a male Crossbill from the visitor centre. #SuffolkBirds #UKBirding
Today we spent the morning enjoying the Crossbills in and around Westleton Heath. Although generally very mobile they are also very accommodating on occasions. Dartfords, Wood Larks, Stonechats also recorded . #SuffolkBirds. #UKBirding
November 4, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Today we spent the morning enjoying the Crossbills in and around Westleton Heath. Although generally very mobile they are also very accommodating on occasions. Dartfords, Wood Larks, Stonechats also recorded . #SuffolkBirds. #UKBirding
Crossbills coming down to drink at Upper Hollesley Common this morning. 35.10.2025.
October 25, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Crossbills coming down to drink at Upper Hollesley Common this morning. 35.10.2025.
The Brown Shrike at Upper Hollesley Common in windy conditions this morning.
October 25, 2025 at 3:02 PM
The Brown Shrike at Upper Hollesley Common in windy conditions this morning.
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
October 5, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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
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
October 2, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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
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
September 24, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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
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
September 12, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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
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
September 11, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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
A successful trip around Landguard Common, Felixstowe this morning. Lots of Willow Warblers, Lesser Whitethroats + Black Redstarts, Wheatears and the overstaying Hoopoe. #SuffolkBirds #UKBirding
September 10, 2025 at 2:51 PM
A successful trip around Landguard Common, Felixstowe this morning. Lots of Willow Warblers, Lesser Whitethroats + Black Redstarts, Wheatears and the overstaying Hoopoe. #SuffolkBirds #UKBirding
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
September 4, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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
Whinchat around the tennis courts at Shingle Street this morning. 01.09.2025. #SuffolkBirds #UKBirding
September 1, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Whinchat around the tennis courts at Shingle Street this morning. 01.09.2025. #SuffolkBirds #UKBirding
Wheatear around the tennis court at Shingle Street this morning. 01.09.2025. #SuffolkBirds #UKBirding
September 1, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Wheatear around the tennis court at Shingle Street this morning. 01.09.2025. #SuffolkBirds #UKBirding
Lovely to see this Adder cross our path as we walked along the dunes at @rspbminsmere.bsky.social today.
August 28, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Lovely to see this Adder cross our path as we walked along the dunes at @rspbminsmere.bsky.social today.
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
August 28, 2025 at 6:40 PM
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
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
August 26, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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
A pleasant morning at Hazlewood Marsh produced Osprey, Spoonbills, Wheatear and a good range of waders including Whimbrel, Curlew Sandpipers, Greenshank.
August 25, 2025 at 2:47 PM
A pleasant morning at Hazlewood Marsh produced Osprey, Spoonbills, Wheatear and a good range of waders including Whimbrel, Curlew Sandpipers, Greenshank.
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
August 16, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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
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
August 9, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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
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.
August 4, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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.
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
August 1, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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