New YOC website live…almost
The new Yorkbirding website is now on the internet as of a few minutes ago. There are some functions that are not working just yet so do please bear with us while we iron out these glitches. At the moment …
Hassacarr Nature Reserve goes for LNR status
A decision on whether Hassacarr Nature Reserve in Dunnington, run by YOC stalwart Terry Weston, will be given Local Nature Reserve status is due soon. See the article in the York Press today. Good luck with getting the right decision, …
September East Coast trip, Sunday 6th
As not much had been reported in the region aside from passage birds over the sea, we decided on a round trip for the day starting off at Flamborough lighthouse and ending at North Cave Wetlands (the advertised destination). 13 …
Heslington East evening walk Sept 3rd
Despite the rain and black clouds overhead, 17 of us joined John Lawton on the Club’s evening walk round Heslington East last night. It was great to be joined by new members of the club too. Apart from one notable …
Aquatic Warbler at Wheldrake Ings
This was posted to the Yorkbirding Googlegroup by Craig Ralston. Belated news from yesterday (12th) of a juv Aquatic Warbler caught and ringed at Wheldrake Ings as part of the ongoing warbler/migration monitoring work being carried out by NE, the …
Monthly round ups
A monthly round up of sightings is planned for the new club website. Look out for them soon.
New YOC website under development
A refresh of the YOC website is currently under development. We hope that it will be going live in early autumn.
June trip to Ampleforth and Hawnby
On a fine, sunny day, the club trip on 7th June saw us start off at Yearsley Moor, where 14 of us met Jonathan Pomroy, who led us on a walk through the woods and down to the lakes. Whilst …
Sand Martins at Hes East
Sand Martins have been spotted using the Sand Martin Hotel at Heslington East. However, there are fewer House Martins around this year than might have been expected.