RSPB St Aidan's - West Yorkshire (Jan 24)

My first visit to this superb RSPB site, a stunning frosty cold January morning which didn't disappoint. I can't wait to return in the spring.
#yorkshire #birdphotography #lovenaturephotography #rspb #roedeer #bearded tit #kestrel #golden eye.

[@jamieproctor8691]

Great video Shaun, this is my local reserve and I was down there the week before you. Managed to see the Glossy Ibis as well as Pink Footed Geese and 2 lifers in Stonechat and Bearded Tit.

[@shaungriffin1968]

Yes I must plan another visit as the migrant warblers start to arrive...

[@nbandpinportugal]

Is that the former open cast mining site which was flooded when the River Aire burst its banks some years ago ? A Corn Bunting in winter ?

[@riakemp5283]

Lovely Curlews . Thank you

[@SimpleSteBirds]

Was you in RAF? I was in 2 sqn RAF reg when I was younger. Didn't stay in long though.

[@shaungriffin1968]

Yes RAF Regt too 🫡

[@SimpleSteBirds]

I'm only just getting into birds, so I've started following channels and came across yours. I don't have much equipment yet or knowledge but I hope to learn a few things. Something about birds and being outdoors that calms the mind and is relaxing.

[@shaungriffin1968]

@SimpleSteBirds just being outdoors is the tonic, start with simple kit and keep trying new stuff, lots of experts out there 😉

[@SimpleSteBirds]

@@shaungriffin1968 I didn't realise how many people liked birds. I made a few bird boxes about 6 years ago and had blue tits nesting in one. But my "dog" 4 year old daughter peeped in it and knocked it down and my dog killed the chicks so I got pissed off and binned the nest boxes and stopped learning about birds back then. But every time I go in garden there's a robin. So I've started again. Had a feeder out and had a pair of blue tits on it again. So I was made up there back. Or probably the original ones offspring maybe.