Young Male Sparrowhawk in the Garden this morning. @nybirdnews.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social

Fragrant Orchids in Dalby Forest today and a few Spotted Flycatchers around. Thanks to @andymalley53.bsky.social for the info. #Wildflowers #Orchids @northyorksbirds.bsky.social

First time ever for Gatekeeper in our local woods. Also Dark Green, Silver-washed and Common Blue with plenty of common species as well. @bcyorkshire.bsky.social @ukbutterflies.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social

Spotted Flycatchers used to be so common around here, but in recent years have almost disappeared locally. Finally, I found a family party in Dalby Forest today. @northyorksbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social

Our local Barn Owlets must be under strict curfew as they never ever appear until after 10pm, by which time it’s pitch black. @northyorksbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social

Local Butterflies out in force today with over 12 Silver-washed Fritillary, Marbled White, Small Copper, Red Admiral, Painted Lady and many more @bcyorkshire.bsky.social @ukbutterflies.bsky.social @daveob66.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social

At least a dozen Purple Hairstreaks in Dalby Forest this evening. A great walk led by @daveob66.bsky.social @bcyorkshire.bsky.social @ukbutterflies.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social @bcyorkshire.bsky.social

My incorrect assumptions that the Barn Owl using our nest box was a none breeding bird were thankfully incorrect with 4 Owlets looking well and getting checked out. The box has only been up 2 years and just goes to show “Put it up and they will find it”. Thanks to all. @northyorksbirds.bsky.social

The local North Yorkshire forest tracks are awash with butterflies. At least 10 separate species seen. Also Quail calling in our field this evening @bcyorkshire.bsky.social @ukbutterflies.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social

Our local Barn Owl came up to the House this evening. Very privileged, just hope she can find a mate 🤞

Very excited to see this Barn Owl in our field. Makes it all worthwhile @nybirdnews.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social

Finally, after a long period of no show, happy to find Pied Flycatchers back in Ryedale North Yorkshire. @nybirdnews.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social

A trip up t'north to not see LEO at RSPB Salthome, not see Twite, not see Snow Bunting and not see Red-necked Grebe at South Gare today. Normal service resumed on dipping everything. Consolation Ringed Plover, Turnstone and Sanderling though plus a lovely day, @northyorksbirds.bsky.social

I wasn't expecting a pair of Mandarin on our ponds in North Yorkshire @nybirdnews.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social

Yellow Star of Bethlehem. North Yorkshire. Not very easy to locate. @bsbibotany.bsky.social @wildflowersociety.bsky.social

Local Curlew arrived back after winter. @northyorksbirds.bsky.social

Upper Derwent Valley this afternoon. Well over 1200 Geese present with 600+ Pinks, 450+ White-Fronted and 7 Tundra Beans. Flood waters rapidly receding. @nybirdnews.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social

Local Goshawks came out to play this morning in Dalby Forest. A gloomy start but eventually it brightened up enough to see them. Also a few Brambling in the forest. @nybirdnews.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social

Upper Derwent Valley :- 139 White-Fronts, 3 Barnacle, 500+ Pink Feet, Good numbers of Wigeon and Teal plus a bonus Raven this morning in North Yorkshire. @nybirdnews.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social

Another farmland bird in deep decline. Locally hanging on (just). #GreyPartridge @nybirdnews.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social

Upper Derwent Valley this afternoon :- 450 Pinks, 11 White-Fronts, 1 Barnacle, 120 Canadas, 90 Greylag, 1 Shoveler, 150 Lapwing, 2 Common Buzzard, 2 Kestrel, 1 Merlin, 100+ Wigeon/Teal. Alot of Flood Water after this weeks deluge. @northyorksbirds.bsky.social

Local Upper Derwent Valley Birding today. White-Fronted, Pink Feet, Barnacle, 1000 + Wigeon/Teal, 8 Shoveler, 6 Shelduck and lots of Commoner stuff @ldvnnr.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social

Lots of Flood Water in the Upper Derwent Valley this afternoon. Poor Light but at least a few Birds around. @nybirdnews.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social

View from Dalby Forest across to the Wolds. Still snowy and bitterly cold. Birding hard work here. @northyorksbirds.bsky.social

Bullfinches in Dalby Forest this afternoon. Still 0 "Crossbills" @northyorksbirds.bsky.social

If you're a Werewolf, then tonight's the night. #wolfmoon #badmoonrising #northyorks

Filey Brigg this afternoon on the last day of 2025. Can you spot the Eastern Black Redstart? No, neither could I as it disappeared within seconds of me arriving @northyorksbirds.bsky.social

Exit Stage Left.

The 2 Tundra Bean Geese in amongst 750 Pink Feet take some finding on the Upper Derwent area. @northyorksbirds.bsky.social Great find by @andymalley53.bsky.social

Christmas carol from he/she this morning in the garden. #dipper @northyorksbirds.bsky.social