Jono Leadley
@birdingdad.bsky.social
Whale loving, bass playing, cricket watching Nature Geek. North Yorkshire, UK. https://birdingdad.blogspot.com
All opinions are my own :-)
All opinions are my own :-)
Totally tropical scenes at Ripon City Wetlands despite it being 2degC with ice on the puddles. Several Tree Sparrows in the hedge, 10 Water Rails squealing in the reeds and a dozen buffalo-headed Goldeneye enjoying the lagoons.
December 3, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Totally tropical scenes at Ripon City Wetlands despite it being 2degC with ice on the puddles. Several Tree Sparrows in the hedge, 10 Water Rails squealing in the reeds and a dozen buffalo-headed Goldeneye enjoying the lagoons.
Unprecedented numbers of little white dots in a tree at Bishopthorpe Ings today. 15 Little Egrets! @yorkbirding.bsky.social
December 2, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Unprecedented numbers of little white dots in a tree at Bishopthorpe Ings today. 15 Little Egrets! @yorkbirding.bsky.social
Reposted by Jono Leadley
A male American Wigeon, perhaps/ probably the returning bird from previous Winters, at Thorganby ings today in the @ldvnnr.bsky.social reserve @yorkbirding.bsky.social
November 30, 2025 at 1:27 PM
A male American Wigeon, perhaps/ probably the returning bird from previous Winters, at Thorganby ings today in the @ldvnnr.bsky.social reserve @yorkbirding.bsky.social
Just spotted these cool Collared Earthstars in our front garden! With a little tap, a jet of spores comes out the top like a mini volcanic eruption!
November 30, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Just spotted these cool Collared Earthstars in our front garden! With a little tap, a jet of spores comes out the top like a mini volcanic eruption!
Tricky to count this sextet of Dabchicks (Little Grebes), this morning at Castle Howard! @yorkbirding.bsky.social
November 30, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Tricky to count this sextet of Dabchicks (Little Grebes), this morning at Castle Howard! @yorkbirding.bsky.social
No sign of the recent Bittern at Castle Howard, but two Great Egrets were looking pristine and elegant despite the dismal weather. 30ish Goosanders too. @yorkbirding.bsky.social
November 29, 2025 at 3:38 PM
No sign of the recent Bittern at Castle Howard, but two Great Egrets were looking pristine and elegant despite the dismal weather. 30ish Goosanders too. @yorkbirding.bsky.social
Was there an Aesop's fable about a Fox and a swan? Here's Foxy with some Icelandic Whooper Swans at North Duffield Carrs, near York, yesterday @ldvnnr.bsky.social
November 29, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Was there an Aesop's fable about a Fox and a swan? Here's Foxy with some Icelandic Whooper Swans at North Duffield Carrs, near York, yesterday @ldvnnr.bsky.social
Spectacular afternoon sunshine in the @ldvnnr.bsky.social following a biblical downpour, on our @yorkscoastnature.bsky.social Wetlands birding day. A smart Peregrine landed nearby, having flushed thousands of waders and ducks from the flooded ings. Friday feeling!
November 28, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Spectacular afternoon sunshine in the @ldvnnr.bsky.social following a biblical downpour, on our @yorkscoastnature.bsky.social Wetlands birding day. A smart Peregrine landed nearby, having flushed thousands of waders and ducks from the flooded ings. Friday feeling!
Reposted by Jono Leadley
Written to inspire. Designed to protect. Every copy of The Rarity Garden helps make a difference. Buy your copy here: www.yorkshirecoastnature.co.uk/products/139... @flamboroughbird.bsky.social @nymnptrust.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social
November 27, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Written to inspire. Designed to protect. Every copy of The Rarity Garden helps make a difference. Buy your copy here: www.yorkshirecoastnature.co.uk/products/139... @flamboroughbird.bsky.social @nymnptrust.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social
Reposted by Jono Leadley
The ringing of Shoveler ducklings is somewhat of an #LDV speciality, so it was nice to receive a @btobirds.bsky.social recovery of one this week (ringed as a young male at Wheldrake Ings in July 2021 - recovered at Valle Morosina, Padova, Italy last week) 1,338 km SE of the reserve.
November 27, 2025 at 2:52 PM
The ringing of Shoveler ducklings is somewhat of an #LDV speciality, so it was nice to receive a @btobirds.bsky.social recovery of one this week (ringed as a young male at Wheldrake Ings in July 2021 - recovered at Valle Morosina, Padova, Italy last week) 1,338 km SE of the reserve.
9 little white dots = 9 Little Egrets. The increase in the population of this elegant white heron in the UK is well known; it even breeds in Yorkshire these days. However, most birds in the York area head to the coast in winter so this flock at Bishopthorpe ings is notable. @yorkbirding.bsky.social
November 27, 2025 at 1:54 PM
9 little white dots = 9 Little Egrets. The increase in the population of this elegant white heron in the UK is well known; it even breeds in Yorkshire these days. However, most birds in the York area head to the coast in winter so this flock at Bishopthorpe ings is notable. @yorkbirding.bsky.social
Reposted by Jono Leadley
Incredible wader scenes on the Humber this week. More in my Outstrays blog here: www.yorkshirecoastnature.co.uk/blog/554/out... @northyorksbirds.bsky.social @birdingdad.bsky.social @markthebirder.bsky.social @mboyd7.bsky.social @waderquest.bsky.social
November 26, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Incredible wader scenes on the Humber this week. More in my Outstrays blog here: www.yorkshirecoastnature.co.uk/blog/554/out... @northyorksbirds.bsky.social @birdingdad.bsky.social @markthebirder.bsky.social @mboyd7.bsky.social @waderquest.bsky.social
170+ Whooper Swans on the River Derwent at Ellerton this morning. An incredible clamor under the rainbow @yorkbirding.bsky.social
November 23, 2025 at 3:32 PM
170+ Whooper Swans on the River Derwent at Ellerton this morning. An incredible clamor under the rainbow @yorkbirding.bsky.social
The Primitives at The Crescent, York, this evening...making me feel 17 again. Brilliant! With @duncbye.bsky.social
November 22, 2025 at 10:44 PM
The Primitives at The Crescent, York, this evening...making me feel 17 again. Brilliant! With @duncbye.bsky.social
Frisky Goosanders flirting in the early morning gloom at Castle Howard. 13 in all, Red-crested Pochard also. @yorkbirding.bsky.social
November 22, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Frisky Goosanders flirting in the early morning gloom at Castle Howard. 13 in all, Red-crested Pochard also. @yorkbirding.bsky.social
Reposted by Jono Leadley
This story is all Nigel Farage should be asked about by journalists for months
Ex-leader of Reform UK in Wales sentenced to 10-and-a-half years for taking pro-Russian bribes
The judge tells Nathan Gill his actions were a
www.bbc.co.uk
November 21, 2025 at 2:34 PM
This story is all Nigel Farage should be asked about by journalists for months
Reposted by Jono Leadley
Proud to support the amazing work of these legends Committee Against Bird Slaughter (CABS) with a grant from our birding trip income. Read all about their work, how you can help and good news about recent results in our new YCN blog here www.yorkshirecoastnature.co.uk/blog/553/dir...
November 21, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Proud to support the amazing work of these legends Committee Against Bird Slaughter (CABS) with a grant from our birding trip income. Read all about their work, how you can help and good news about recent results in our new YCN blog here www.yorkshirecoastnature.co.uk/blog/553/dir...
Such a tranquil place and a haven for wildlife. This should not be happening. Please repost :-)
www.ywt.org.uk/news/derwent...
www.ywt.org.uk/news/derwent...
Derwent Hunt trespasses again at Chafer Wood nature reserve | Yorkshire Wildlife Trust
On the 15th November, the Derwent Hunt once again trespassed into our Chafer Wood nature reserve near Ebberston.
www.ywt.org.uk
November 19, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Such a tranquil place and a haven for wildlife. This should not be happening. Please repost :-)
www.ywt.org.uk/news/derwent...
www.ywt.org.uk/news/derwent...
Reposted by Jono Leadley
We are very pleased to make a donation to the @the-wildlifetrusts.bsky.social Lost Rainforests appeal.
We have donated ALL our profits to nature conservation since 1988
We have donated ALL our profits to nature conservation since 1988
November 14, 2025 at 2:41 PM
We are very pleased to make a donation to the @the-wildlifetrusts.bsky.social Lost Rainforests appeal.
We have donated ALL our profits to nature conservation since 1988
We have donated ALL our profits to nature conservation since 1988
Clustered Brittlestem, like a tiny fungal city, growing at Ripon City Wetlands t'other day.
November 18, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Clustered Brittlestem, like a tiny fungal city, growing at Ripon City Wetlands t'other day.
Reposted by Jono Leadley
The party's surge under new leader Zack Polanski continues.
Greens Neck-And-Neck With Tories As Party Hits Record High With Major Pollster
The party's surge under new leader Zack Polanski continues.
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk
November 18, 2025 at 10:39 AM
The party's surge under new leader Zack Polanski continues.
This little rabbit-shaped dot is a Mountain Hare, on moorland at RSPB Dove Stone near Oldham. They were introduced into the Peak District in the late 1800s and here at least, are doing ok.
November 17, 2025 at 6:33 PM
This little rabbit-shaped dot is a Mountain Hare, on moorland at RSPB Dove Stone near Oldham. They were introduced into the Peak District in the late 1800s and here at least, are doing ok.
A write-up of York's 17th Red-throated Diver, and first since 2012 is now on my blog: birdingdad.blogspot.com
@yorkbirding.bsky.social
@yorkbirding.bsky.social
November 16, 2025 at 3:50 PM
A write-up of York's 17th Red-throated Diver, and first since 2012 is now on my blog: birdingdad.blogspot.com
@yorkbirding.bsky.social
@yorkbirding.bsky.social
Red-throated Diver at Castle Howard this morning @yorkbirding.bsky.social
November 16, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Red-throated Diver at Castle Howard this morning @yorkbirding.bsky.social
Juv Red-throated Diver at Castle Howard this morning plus Otter. My first diver in the York area. With @duncbye.bsky.social @yorkbirding.bsky.social
November 16, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Juv Red-throated Diver at Castle Howard this morning plus Otter. My first diver in the York area. With @duncbye.bsky.social @yorkbirding.bsky.social