Another great session in the Kingfisher hide this morning with a great group of clients. Here is Mrs Fisher showing her lipstick on the lower mandible and coming to terms with her catch. #blueflash #kingoffishers #kingfisher #kingfishers
Birds in Flight Photography Workshop...
We have two places available for this coming Tuesday 10th March at RSPB Bempton Cliffs from 8.00am to 12.00pm. Come along and capture the amazing seabirds that are now starting to arrive back on the cliffs.
www.yorkshirecoastnature.co.uk/workshops/10...
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
Had a great day with @theguardian.com journalist Kevin Rushby couple of weeks ago. Here is the lovely article he wrote @northyorkmoors.org.uk
www.theguardian.com/travel/2026/...
What a night…
A BIG thank you to Wharfedale Naturalists Society for inviting me to talk to them in Ilkley yesterday evening. A grand turnout of 180 members attended my presentation of “Wildlife of the Yorkshire Coast - Steve YCN #wildlifephotography #nature #naturalworld #floraandfauna #animals
Hawks & Doves my new blog on Yorkshire Coast Nature. Personal reflections on two of the most charismatic species in the North York Moors National Park. Link for blog below: www.yorkshirecoastnature.co.uk/blog/451/haw...
A fabulous start guiding our 2026 YCN Goshawk Safaris for me & Jono. Multiple views despite the bad light, plus Willow & Marsh Tits, Dippers, Ravens and great guests enjoying the beautiful landscapes & tranquillity @northyorkmoors.org.uk @birdingdad.bsky.social
Kingfisher Photography Experience
We still have a few places available on our Kingfisher Photography Experiences in March and April. Come and join us to photography this stunning iconic British species up close and personal.
www.yorkshirecoastnature.co.uk/workshops/67... #blueflash #kingfishers
Huge thanks to everyone who has bought my book! 'The Rarity Garden' Today I reached 508 sales! www.yorkshirecoastnature.co.uk/.../the-rari...
5% of sales I have donated to N. Yorks Turtle Dove Project. So today I was able to put £750 into the pot. To see all of the great work: gofund.me/27c77743e
2027 Tigers of India Photography Tour...
Come and join us on a wildlife photography trip of a lifetime in "Incredible India". We will be visiting two of India's stunning National Parks across central India. Info, pricing and availability on link below;
www.yorkshirecoastnature.co.uk/workshops/73...
Fabulous birding even on wet days with YCN
Calling all Wildlife Photographers...
Here is a small video clip to remind you of what's soon to come as the days and nights draw out and our spring migrants return back on their territories. For all our 2026 wildlife photography events click below;
www.yorkshirecoastnature.co.uk/workshops
Winter Birding and Photography Experience
Come and join us on a Winter Birding and Photography Experience in February. We will be looking to find that next winter visitor and capture some stunning wildlife images along the Yorkshire Coast...
www.yorkshirecoastnature.co.uk/workshops/22...
Nightjar
Lapwing chick
Lots of time in the North Yorkshire forests and on the moors in the spring, surveying and enjoying the fruits of a settled, warm spring. More here: northernrustic.blogspot.com/2026/01/revi...
@nybirdnews.bsky.social @yorkscoastnature.bsky.social
Leucistic Turnstone, Filey
Corncrakes, North Uist
Guiding on the Outer Hebrides, the Highlands & along the Yorkshire coast, exploring Orkney, surveying the North Yorkshire Moors, forests & the Humber, and plenty of off-the-clock birding too - it was a lovely spring. Part two of my annual Review here: northernrustic.blogspot.com/2026/01/revi...
A lovely day guiding for Jono on his Wetland Birding Discovery Day. Despite the wet weather loads of great birds
The story of an amazing encounter with Demoiselle Cranes and a conservation hero living in a small village in north west India in my new blog here: www.yorkshirecoastnature.co.uk/blog/561/spe...
A very special day for our YCN birding group
A wonderful couple of days guiding on my Winter Warmer Specials over on the coast... more here: northernrustic.blogspot.com/2026/01/wint...
@yorkscoastnature.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social
(Pics - Great Northern Diver, Weasel, Kingfisher)
FBO is hosting a talk by Richard Baines on February the 15th on his excellent book ’The Rarity Garden’.
Book artist Ben Green has generously donated original artwork from the book for auction to raise funds for FBO.
Please follow the link for details
flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk/events/rarit...
Big thanks to @yorkscoastnature.bsky.social for the generous donation in support of our Yorkshire Bird Race team!
With @duncbye.bsky.social & @ldvbirder.bsky.social
Still time to donate:
gofund.me/82e200515
Many of my best wildlife memories of 2025 were guiding for @yorkscoastnature.bsky.social. You can read about out best days here: www.yorkshirecoastnature.co.uk/blog/categor...
Fourth in our end of year series showcasing our Favourite Birding Days of 2025 is our wonderful Yorkshire Coast Nature wildlife guide @mboyd7.bsky.social Her choice is full of the joys of late spring in the North Yorkshire forests. Read her blog here:
www.yorkshirecoastnature.co.uk/blog/559/my-...
Over this weekend many people will be taking part in the famous Yorkshire Bird Race. This year the race is raising money for Swift conservation. To donate and read all about the event see this link in our post below. Thank you! gofund.me/82e200515
Fantastic Starling murmuration today at YWT Ripon Wetlands. At 1542 a Sparrowhawk dived into the flock, appearing again on the outer curve. A huge curling shape, thousands of small birds acting as one enormous organism. So impressive to witness. @birdingdad.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social
New Winter Birding Days & Christmas Gift Vouchers from only £65 (Birding Discovery Days). A great gift and experience! More details on our website here: www.yorkshirecoastnature.co.uk
Third in line for our end of year blog series: Favourite Yorkshire Birding Days 2025 is Jono Leadley @birdingdad.bsky.social choice cut. A day of great seabirds & whales in Yorkshire. Read it here: www.yorkshirecoastnature.co.uk/blog/557/my-... @nybirdnews.bsky.social @teesmouthbirdclub.bsky.social
Hunting must be good in the @ldvnnr.bsky.social as these three Marsh Harriers spent a while playing catch with a clump of grass! On our @yorkscoastnature.bsky.social Wetlands tour.
We are selling Christmas Gift Vouchers for our Yorkshire Wildlife Pelagic Boat Trips! Five Hour trips here:
www.yorkshirecoastnature.co.uk/products/124...
Shorter three hour trips here: www.yorkshirecoastnature.co.uk/products/134...
Great day down on the #humber at #welwick guiding @yorkscoastnature.bsky.social massive wader fest with peregrine hunting then male hen harrier to end the day #lovebirding @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social
