Jono Leadley
@birdingdad
Whale loving, bass playing, cricket watching Nature Geek. North Yorkshire, UK. All opinions are my own and do not represent the organizations that I work for, volunteer for, or am affiliated to.
Fiery-throated Hummingbird, one of 21 dazzling species seen during two weeks in Cista Rica. More here: birdingdad.blogspot.com?m=1
Over the past couple of years, YWT has built new islands at Bolton-on-Swale Lake. Good to hear that this year we've had four pairs of Oystercatchers successfully nest on them. @yorkswildlife.bsky.social
Night Heron, Great Egret, 7 Yellow Wagtails and 2 Snipe at Bolton-on-Swale Lake YWT this morning. Water Germander doing well where protected from sheep. @yorkswildlife.bsky.social
Straight out of Jabba's Palace, the incredible Three-wattled Bellbird, proclaiming its territory in the cloud forest of Monte Verde, Costa Rica. Simply awesome!
Mammals outdoing the birds in Costa Rica so far, with this Tamandua -a species of anteater- approaching very closely near Arenal. Gorgeous!
Well that was a hot weekend at #GlobalBirdfair! Great to make new friends, catch up with old mates, and talk about Yorkshire wildlife and birding all weekend, representing @yorkscoastnature.bsky.social. Many laughs, inspiration, beers and football!
The Swiftlings are starting to exercise their new wings, building up strength in their muscles.
Voracious Swiftlings! The siblings are growing well, benefitting from the warm, dry weather. #Swifts
Looking forward to the last day of the Wildlife Trusts' Big Wild Gathering conference. Great to meet Feargal Sharkey, with @yorkswildlife.bsky.social CEP Rachael Bice.
Fabulous cake at RSPB Conwy, following estuary heron fest. Fab company from @illutana.bsky.social Western Reef Heron.
We have Swiftlings! Both eggs have hatched overnight and two very attentive parents on hand.
Great morning leading Puffin walks st @yorkswildlife.bsky.social Flamborough Cliffs. Lots of Puffins and other seabirds to enjoy.
Fly, Bee & Greater Butterfly Orchids, North Yorkshire, this morning. ♥️
Female Garganey with male Teal and 2 Avocets at Staveley YWT, North Yorkshire, yesterday. The male Garganey was asleep on a nearby island.
Fab and inspiring day at the #BeaversAcrossBritain conference in Newcastle. Returning to Yorkshire inspired! @beavertrust.org @the-wildlifetrusts.bsky.social
Very excited to be heading north to Newcastle for the #BeaversAcrossBritain conference. Maybe Beavers will be back in this landscape soon!
Been checking Acaster Church Ings regularly for months now, so great to find two migrant Ringed Plovers this evening alongside the regular Little Rings. Nothing at Acaster Airfield this evening sadly. @yorkbirding.bsky.social
Skylark singing in the evening sunshine. They don't always live up to their name!
Two visits to Acaster Airfield flash today, revealed one Little Ringed Plover and not much else. Got quite the soaking on the way back. @yorkbirding.bsky.social
Osprey circling over North Duffield Carrs at 10.50. @ldvnnr.bsky.social @yorkbirding.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social
First-summer male Red-footed Falcon still hanging out near the river at Bubwith Ings. Also, first summer Hobby. If anybody has photos of the other bird reportedly present, please share. @yorkbirding.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social @ldvnnr.bsky.social
It's not often I go out specifically looking for a bird, and it pays off, but finding this Sanderling on a small flash at Acaster, nr York, was one such occasion. @yorkbirding.bsky.social
Led an enjoyable trip with @yorkbirding.bsky.social to Spurn and North Cave Wetlands today. Highlights: Black Brant, Greenland Wheatear, lots of Whimbrel, Med Gulls, and a sleepy Tawny Owl. Also, a possible female Blue-headed Wag at Sammy's Point.
Four noisy, northbound Whimbrel flew around North Cave Wetlands this afternoon before landing for a bath and a rest. @northcavebirds.bsky.social
Red-footed Falcon hunting Mayflies over the Derwent at North Duffield Carrs this afternoon. Note the Hobby in the background. @ldvnnr.bsky.social @yorkbirding.bsky.social
Swift-fight update, calm is restored with the intruder kicked out at some point. Pair on the nest with one constantly preening the other. Much mess from the struggle on the floor of the box.
Traumatic scenes in the box, with a third Swift entering at 7.30pm and an almighty fight taking place. Tw9 birds still locked in what could be a fatal fight at 11.30pm. Pretty hard to watch.
First-summer male Red-footed Falcon at North Duffield Carrs @ldvnnr.bsky.social a nice local find by Chris Gomersall this afternoon. @yorkbirding.bsky.social
