Philip Smithson

[Philip Smithson @phil_smithson]

It was great to catch up with the long-staying Hoopoe at Stamford Bridge this morning. Many thanks to the understanding residents. @YorkBirding @nybirdnews @WakeyBirders @yorkshirewild

[Philip Smithson @phil_smithson]

While watching the black tern at Pugneys the other day catching flies, there was also a constant delivery of fish to their young by the common terns. I wonder if any anglers could confirm the type of fish being caught. @WakeyBirders @yorkshirewild

[Philip Smithson @phil_smithson]

Amazing views of juvenile black tern hawking for flies over the water at Pugneys yesterday morning. @WakeyBirders @yorkshirewild

[Philip Smithson @phil_smithson]

Great morning visit at the weekend to St Aidans @RSPBAireValley with @yorkshirewild. Two ospreys, bittern, spoonbills, kingfishers, little owl to name but a few.

[Philip Smithson @phil_smithson]

No Skuas but lucky to catch a passing juvenile cuckoo. Seaton Snook Saturday. @teesbirds1 @yorkshirewild

[Philip Smithson @phil_smithson]

Red knot O9V or 09V, Seaton Snook on Saturday. I would be interested to know where it was ringed if anyone can help. @teesbirds1 @yorkshirewild

[Philip Smithson @phil_smithson]

Finally managed to see, and capture, the little owl in the oaks @NorthCaveWet Added bonus also seeing both birds - so there is a pair. @yorkshirewild @WakeyBirders

[Philip Smithson @phil_smithson]

Three down, one to go. No dramas on the towpath this morning. Two juveniles on the flat roof near the nest and one on the factory roof on the other side of the canal! @huddperegrines @WfldPeregrines @yorkshirewild

[Philip Smithson @phil_smithson]

I was fortunate to be in the right place at the right time to help recover a newly fledged juvenile from a towpath today. It was such a privilege to see this amazing bird at such close quarters. @huddperegrines @WfldPeregrines @yorkshirewild

[Philip Smithson @phil_smithson]

@huddperegrines one of young fledged and on towpath. Who needs to be contacted?

[Philip Smithson @phil_smithson]

@SteelySeabirder @IofMayBirdObs One of my favourite birds. Fingers crossed for one next Monday when I visit.

[Philip Smithson @phil_smithson]

@Al_Shaw_Shirts @CoalRace @_jodieounsley @SouthdaleSchool @Y5Southdale Race photos will be available soon.

[Philip Smithson @phil_smithson]

Another tick on my birding wish list today - my first ever kingfisher fish pass @tophilllow @WakeyBirders @nybirdnews @yorkshirewild

[Philip Smithson @phil_smithson]

Amazing encounter with a barn owl at St Aidans yesterday afternoon. So close I couldn't get it in frame! @RSPBAireValley @yorkshirewild @WakeyBirders

[Philip Smithson @phil_smithson]

@dave_ruffles Great photo. Is this in the small paddock between the bungalow and farm house on Dryham Lane?

[Philip Smithson @phil_smithson]

Signs of Spring @NorthCaveWet earlier this week. @nybirdnews @yorkshirewild

[Philip Smithson @phil_smithson]

Not your usual passerine @NorthCaveWet earlier this week. @nybirdnews @yorkshirewild

[Philip Smithson @phil_smithson]

It was definitely more Spring-like @NorthCaveWet yesterday. My first chiffchaff of the year. @nybirdnews @yorkshirewild @WakeyBirders

[Philip Smithson @phil_smithson]

Some great views of crossbills at Wykeham at the weekend. @nybirdnews @WakeyBirders @yorkshirewild

[Philip Smithson @phil_smithson]

@DWardPhotos @nybirdnews @ForpLeeds Great shot. Are there still parakeets at Roundhay Park?