North York Moors surveying - June '21

So that's the last round of our Wold Ecology wader surveys for the North York Moors National Park done and dusted for the season, and it was a period blessed with lovely weather and lots of fantastic wildlife. Waders again included Lapwings, Snipe, Curlews and Oystercatchers, singing Redstarts were particularly well represented, Hares were everywhere, Spotted Flycatchers seem to be having a good season, and there was plenty more to enjoy.

My favourite sound of the North York Moors - the laconic, distracted song of the Common Redstart. They seem to be well distributed in suitable habitat this year, here's hoping for a successful breeding season. @WoldEcology @ZEISSBirding @YCNature pic.twitter.com/ddl6woZhdU

— Mark James Pearson (@Markthebirder) June 11, 2021

Good morning from the North York Moors - Curlews bubbling, Yellowhammers bread-and-cheesing, Turtle Doves tight-lipped but close by. Last day of our @WoldEcology wader surveys up here for the season. pic.twitter.com/CzYSKYxKpJ

— Mark James Pearson (@Markthebirder) June 11, 2021