#Swinemoor this morning was ridiculously windy, however, today’s haul were 2 Spotted Redshank, 2 Ruff, 2 Oystercatcher, 6 LRP, 3 Wheatear (FOY), 4 Yellow Wag and 2 White Wag. #Patchbirding #PWC2026 #Eastyorksbirding

#swinemoor this blustery afternoon had a nice surprise of 18 Yellow Wag, plus two White Wag. Spotted Redshank still on site together with 4 LRP. Very dodgy windblown video attached of the main flock of Yellow Wag. #patchbirding #eastyorksbirding #PWC2026

#Swinemoor- 2 FOY this morning with 4 House Martin and a Reed Warbler, plus 2 Spotted Redshank, 4 LRP, 4 Ruff, 2 Green Sand, 3 Yellow Wag, 1 White Wag, Sedge Warbler, Blackcap and a few pulses of small flocks of Sand Martin #patchbirding #PWC2026 #eastyorksbirding

Had a bit of a rushed visit to #Swinemoor this morning. Single Spotted Redshank still present and also 4 LRP on site. Additionally, 2 Green Sand, Ruff, Oystercatcher and Redshank. #patchbirding #PWC2026 #eastyorksbirding

#Swinemoor this morning and another FOY with a Whitethroat now on site. The 2 Spotted Redshank continue to remain as well as 2 Green Sand, Oystercatcher, Ruff, Redshank, Dunlin, Yellow Wag, Sedge Warbler and Sand Martin. #patchbirding #PWC2026 #eastyorksbirding

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Pre-work visit to #Swinemoor pleased to pick up Spotted Redshank found by @wildlifegeekpix.bsky.social yesterday (thanks) and add a second (see video on previous post). Also Ruff, Snipe, Kingfisher
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Short wibbly wobbly snippet of 1 of 2 Spotted Redshank #Swinemoor this morning #YorkshireBirding

#Swinemoor- 2 Spotted Redshank today, plus Green Sandpiper, plus Blackwit, Oystercatcher, Snipe, Dunlin, and Redshank. FOY Yellow Wagtail plus Sedge Warbler and Sand Martin. #patchbirding #PWC2026 #eastyorksbirding

#Swinemoor producing the wader goods again today, with a patch gold winter plumaged Spotted Redshank on site as well as Greenshank, Oystercatcher, Dunlin, Redshank. Shockingly bad video attached. #patchbirding #PWC2026 #Eastyorksbirding

#Swinemoor was a bit of a wader fest this morning with Greenshank, LRP, 30+Snipe, Blackwit, Oystercatcher, Curlew, Ruff, Dunlin, 30+ Redshank, Sand Martin, White Wagtail and a number of Blackcap. #patchbirding #PWC2026 #eastyorksbirding

#Swinemoor was a challenge this morning with the remanence of the high winds, but another FOY with Sedge Warbler back on the patch. Otherwise, same species as yesterday, with a fair few Snipe now dropping in. #patchbirding #eastyorksbirding #PWC2026

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Pre-work visit to #Swinemoor
Water level down, big reduction in Wigeon & Teal (both down to double figures, poss more Teal than Wigeon) spread across the site.
Still good number of Shoveler. A smattering of Redshank, Lapwing and Oycs.
My full count: app.bto.org/birdtrack/pu... #YorkshireBirding

Yellowhammer (Emberiza citrinella) Brown, yellow and russet bunting blending in nicely with lichen covered, almost leafless, tree branches

Another pre-work visit to #Swinemoor still strong numbers of Wigeon, increase in Redshank since my last visit (17) Pintail (10) still present.

Nearly missed this Yellowhammer as I left the site.

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#swinemoor this morning was a bit grey and foggy. 8 Whooper Swan the highlight. Snipe numbers rising, c20 Pintail present and duck numbers still high Wigeon, teal, Shoveler, Gadwall, Mallard and Shelduck continue on site. #eastyorksbirding #patchbirding

#swinemoor had some time to go for another quick look this afternoon, 20 WFG present, 7 PFG and still 14 Pintail. Dunlin, Redshank, Golden Plover also present. #patchbirding #eastyorksbirding

#swinemoor has has a bit of a duck clear out but still good numbers of Wigeon and teal. 14 Pintail the highlight plus Chiffchaff coming through. No waders bar two Redshank. Build up of Redwing and Blackbird ready to start leaving shortly. #patchbirding #eastyorksbirding

Reading this article just reminded me this morning, and last week, I thought I heard a Green Woodpecker on my walks at #Swinemoor (EYorks) but I am now convinced it was a Song Thrush mimicking

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Short pre-work visit to #Swinemoor on 04/03/2026, 07:15 - 08:15. View my #BirdTrack list: app.bto.org/birdtrack/pu...
Disappointed that yesterday's WFG & Whoopers gone. Pintail still (12) single Pinkie, Redshank and min 60 Shoveler highlights.
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Back to my patch at #swinemoor this morning and happy to see 20 WFG and 6 Whooper Swan. Bonus was 25+ Pintail. Goose activity on site has been incredibly poor (for me) this year, on par with my digiscoping, so nice to see some quality birds. #patchbirding #eastyorksbirding

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I love a pre-work spot of birding. This morning a visit to #Swinemoor
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2 Pintail, 5 Dunlin, 600+ Wigeon, Grey Wagtail plus
Of course if I could have stayed out birding and not gone to work that might have been even better #YorkshireBirding

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Unable to access my WeBS site today I went for a 1st 2026 visit to #Swinemoor heavy mist, replaced by persistent rain = poor visibility. Nevertheless c100 Golden Plover, minimum 300 Wigeon & 2 Yellowhammer brightened the morning full count: app.bto.org/birdtrack/pu... #YorkshireBirding #UKBirding

#swinemoor again good numbers of Wigeon, Teal, Lapwing, Dunlin, Redshank and Golden Plover, one of which is already dressed for Spring ahead of his compatriots. #patchbirding #eastyorksbirding

#swinemoor had plenty of Wigeon, Teal and Lapwing this morning, with supporting cast of Snipe, Golden Plover, Dunlin, Ruff, Oystercatcher, Grey Wagtail, Marsh Harrier and a lone Male Pintail #patchbirding #eastyorksbirding

Swinemoor this morning was packed of the usual stuff with large numbers of Wigeon, teal and Lapwing. Nice quick pit stop for 8 Whooper Swan. Didn’t stay long, but always nice to see on site. Also good numbers of Yellowhammer. #Swinemoor #Patchbirding #eastyorksbirding

So near, yet so far! Mistle Thrush at the entrance to Weel Rd tonight. Just a little too far out to join the patch list for #Swinemoor #patchbirding #eastyorksbirding

Huge respect for the first ever breeding pair of avocets on #Swinemoor. Despite off-leash dogs, tractors, many predators and nearly losing their food and water due to drought, the young are now flying strong—against all odds. They should leave any day now. #patchbirding @rspb.bsky.social

Very worried about the two Avocet chicks on #Swinemoor (first breeding record). They are about a week away from being able to fly away from site, however the last remaining water pool on site is critically low. Can the Beverley Pastermasters help? @bbclooknorth.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social

#Swinemoor this morning. I still feel like a nervous dad as the first site Avocet chicks have now reached two weeks. Keeping fingers crossed. Bonus Cuckoo this morning as well as good numbers of Pom Pom lapwings! #patchbirding #eastyorksbirding #pwc2025

#Swinemoor very happy today as the Avocet pair now have two chicks. Keeping my fingers crossed that they remain safe. Quiet otherwise for LRP and Oystercatcher still, plus Yellow Wag, C Whitethroat #patchbirding #yorkshirebirding #pwc2025

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Quite startling how dry #Swinemoor was this morning, with a drop in water levels a drop in bird activity. Always good to squeeze some pre-work birding in and great to catch up with @wildlifegeekpix.bsky.social and his keen eyes. My
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