13th November

Todays birds, 2 Hens, 3 Buzzards, 4 Kestrels, 1 Sparrowhawk, 1 Teal, 2 Stonechats, 2 GSWP.

15th October

2 Hens, 1 barnie, 3 Buzzards, 6 Kestels ans 23 distant Crossbills.

11th October

Back on the moors tonight and 4 Hen Harriers, 8 Buzzards, 3 Kestrels, 3 Barn Owls, 1 Little Owl, 3 Ravens, 32 Golden Plovers, 3 Snipe, 1 Herring Gull, 1 GSWPecker, 4 Siskins etc.

Long-toed Stint

Yet another great Yorkshire bird today, a Long-toed Stint at St Aidans only Britains 4th ever and the first one for 39 years. Lots of other good birds on show as well Ruff, Black Wits, Dunlin, Green Sands and heard 3 Cettis Warblers.

26th September

Yesterdays birds included a Marsh Harrier that came in with 3 Hen Harriers, also 3 Barn Owls, 7 Buzzards, 2 Kestrels, 2 Ravens, 1 Herring Gull, 1 Snipe and a flock of 310 Pinkies.

12th September

Back on the moors. 2 Hens, 1 Peregrine, 4 Buzzards, 4 Kestrels, 2 Barn Owls, 7 Ravens, 1 Grey Heron and 2 Spotted Flycarchers.

A few more

White-tailed Lapwing / Plover

Finally got over to Blacktoft for the White-tailed Lapwing and it showed really well all afternoon. Saw one on Lesvos 20 years ago then dipped on one at Leighton Moss 14 years ago so really chuffed to see this bird. Lots of other nice birds also present.

9th September

Finally got Sand Martin on my year list with at least 2 in with a large flock of Swallows and House Martins at Roils Head today. They drew in a superb Hobby which took one out and flew off over the Golf Course with it. Also here at last a Spotted Flycatcher and at least 2 Chiffchaffs. Male Kestrel and female Sparrowhawk at Highroad Well Moor.

6th September

Found a probable Yellow-legged Gull today at Pellon Reservoir, sadly it only showed its front end. Out on the moors later on and a nice juvenile Marsh Harrier was a welcome sight, also 1 Hen, 1 Buzzard, 17 Ravens and a Spotted Flycatcher + 10000000000000000000 midges.

3rd September

Walk over Roils Head again today and a male Kestrel caught a small rodent right in front of me and eat it within a couple of minutes, also 130 Linnets, 1 Willow Warbler and a Sparrowhawk. Wheatear yesterday.

1st September

Finally got a Hobby this year when a juvenile flew strait past me at close range at Roils Head today, also Sparrowhawk and I possibly heard a Whimbrel calling but wont count it.

31st August

Missed out on the White-tailed Plover at Blacktoft due to health reasons, sorry Andy for letting you down. Later on out with DF on the moors and 23 Ravens, 1 Hen, 1 Peregrine, 2 Barnies and 4 Spotted Flycatches.

28th August

Out on the moors again and a roost of 19 Ravens was pretty special, also 2 Barn Owls, 1 Shortie, 1 Little Owl, 1 Buzzard and 5 Kestrels.

25th August

Finally got a few migrants on my local walk with a Whinchat and Wheatear, not much else only one Herring Gull.

23rd August

The Adult Yellow-legged Gull came in to roost again tonight, also 2 Hens, 1 Buzzard, 2 Kestrels, 2 Barn Owls, 7 Ravens and a Spotted Flycatcher.

Mind Blown Steve Vai

July 2007 and went to see Steve Vai for the 4th time. First three numbers and I am going what the hell is this? it was something I had never heard before, brilliant, I remember turning to my brother and saying, this must be what they listen to on other plantets.

16th August

The Yellow-legged Gull moulting adult was again on the reservoir shoreline, phone scoped it again using the extender on my Kowa at 96x +. Also today 1 Hen, 4 Buzzards, 4 Ravens, Shortie, Barn and Little Owls, Herring Gull and Spot Fly.

9th and 13th August

9th August on the moors, 2 Hens, 3 Shorties, 2 Barn Owls, 3 Buzzards, 8 Kestrels,GBBGull, Redstart, Spotted Fly and Goosander. 13th August, Yellow-legged Gull, 1 Hen, 7 Buzzards, 8 Kestrels, 9 Ravens, 1 Barn Owl and a Green Woodpecker.

3rd August

Out on the moors with AC. 4 Shorties, 2 Buzzards, 2 Hens, Barn Owl, Spotted Fly and a nice Small Copper Butterfly.

2nd August

Out on the moors again with AC and DF. 6 Shorties, 2 Barn Owls, 2 Buzzards, 10 Kestrels, 2 Hens, Juv Redstart, Wheatear, juv Stonechat, 4 Little Ringed Plovers etc.

26th July

Out and about on the moors today with DF, Red Kite, Female Hen, 3 Buzzards, 7 Kestrels, 2 Short-eared Owls, Spotted Flycatcher, Wheatear, Siskin etc.

Scarce Silver Lines

Scarce Silver Lines caught in garden trap on 20th July.

Gannets at Bempton

Gannets at Bempton Cliffs two weeks ago.

Leo

Long-eared Owl taken a few weeks ago.

Black-Browed Albatross

After loosing 100 million brain cells I finally got the blog workinging again thanks to DF. Hopefully?. After a 7 hour wait 2 weeks ago we dipped out out. We returned on Lucky 13th and after 3 hours waiting I fouund the bird right in front of me. Fantastic bird thanks Dave for the lift.