East Anglian birder, tractor boy, proud dad & grandad. Like to be out as much as possible, enjoying birding around the county, the country and abroad.https://bsky.app/profile/tractortwitchrr.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/tractortwitchrr.bsky.social/post/3muukdyru2k2b2 Wheatears showing in the dunes near Minsmere sluice this morning. #UKBirding #SuffolkBirds06 Sep 2026 17:46 +0000at://did:plc:2d3hxpgdwotcedyndz5jtytf/app.bsky.feed.post/3muukdyru2k2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/tractortwitchrr.bsky.social/post/3muuk72brg22bSome of the selection of waders showing during a pleasant wander around the Minsmere scrape with Geoff & Kim. #UKBirding #SuffolkBirds06 Sep 2026 17:43 +0000at://did:plc:2d3hxpgdwotcedyndz5jtytf/app.bsky.feed.post/3muuk72brg22bhttps://bsky.app/profile/tractortwitchrr.bsky.social/post/3muprasl33k2zA pre arranged day out in Southwold with my sister and brother in law gave me the ideal opportunity to check out the confiding Red-Footed Falcon in Lowestoft. I wasn’t disappointed. #UKBirds #SuffolkBirding04 Sep 2026 20:06 +0000at://did:plc:2d3hxpgdwotcedyndz5jtytf/app.bsky.feed.post/3muprasl33k2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/tractortwitchrr.bsky.social/post/3muhnewctmk24At least 3 Wheatears around the rocks at Bawdsey East Lane this morning. #SuffolkBirds. #UKBirding01 Sep 2026 14:35 +0000at://did:plc:2d3hxpgdwotcedyndz5jtytf/app.bsky.feed.post/3muhnewctmk24https://bsky.app/profile/tractortwitchrr.bsky.social/post/3mtbuzsiugs2vReturned to Shingle Street this morning for further views of the Pied Flycatchers around the allotment area. Also Wheatear and Whinchat near the tennis court. #SuffolkBirds. #UKBirding17 Aug 2026 14:11 +0000at://did:plc:2d3hxpgdwotcedyndz5jtytf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtbuzsiugs2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/tractortwitchrr.bsky.social/post/3mt77xyvfbc2oA good search around Shingle Street this morning eventually gave up a single Wheatear and at least 3 Pied Flycatchers at the footpath entrance next to the allotments. Thanks to Cheryl for getting the news out and Janet & Brian for their keen spotting.16 Aug 2026 12:49 +0000at://did:plc:2d3hxpgdwotcedyndz5jtytf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mt77xyvfbc2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/tractortwitchrr.bsky.social/post/3msxq3lagus2iOur first Wheatear of the Autumn at Shingle Street this morning. 13.08.2026. #SuffolkBirds #UKBirding13 Aug 2026 13:16 +0000at://did:plc:2d3hxpgdwotcedyndz5jtytf/app.bsky.feed.post/3msxq3lagus2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/tractortwitchrr.bsky.social/post/3msgdings722mA good reservoir day started at Alton Water with the 3 Red Crested Pochards + Raven then on to Abberton for the Ring Necked Duck, Osprey, G W Egrets, Spoonbills, Wood, Green & Common Sandpipers, Ringed & Little Ringed Plovers. Thanks to @SwallowBirding & @ESBR_Essex for help.06 Aug 2026 15:15 +0000at://did:plc:2d3hxpgdwotcedyndz5jtytf/app.bsky.feed.post/3msgdings722mhttps://bsky.app/profile/tractortwitchrr.bsky.social/post/3mrft4olxs22uAdult Dunnock feeding a young one in my Ipswich garden today. #SuffolkBirding #UKBirds24 Jul 2026 16:57 +0000at://did:plc:2d3hxpgdwotcedyndz5jtytf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrft4olxs22uhttps://bsky.app/profile/tractortwitchrr.bsky.social/post/3mrfjokpits2zThere was a large mixed flock of Hirundines congregating at Bawdsey, East Lane this morning. #SuffolkBirds #UKBirding24 Jul 2026 14:08 +0000at://did:plc:2d3hxpgdwotcedyndz5jtytf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrfjokpits2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/tractortwitchrr.bsky.social/post/3mr3umpzmoc24Juvenile Reed Warbler at Island Mere, Minsmere. 20.07.2026. #SuffolkBirds #UKBirding20 Jul 2026 17:57 +0000at://did:plc:2d3hxpgdwotcedyndz5jtytf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr3umpzmoc24https://bsky.app/profile/tractortwitchrr.bsky.social/post/3mqubc7kc7k2cOther bits and pieces around Abberton Reservoir EWT today included the Ruddy Shelduck, Common Terns, Common Sandpiper & Whitethroats. #SuffolkBirds #UKBirding17 Jul 2026 17:23 +0000at://did:plc:2d3hxpgdwotcedyndz5jtytf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqubc7kc7k2chttps://bsky.app/profile/tractortwitchrr.bsky.social/post/3mquazspbdk2cA full selection of Egrets, Spoonbills, Herons were showing well along the Layer Breton causeway at Abberton Reservoir EWT this morning. #SuffolkBirds #UKBirding17 Jul 2026 17:18 +0000at://did:plc:2d3hxpgdwotcedyndz5jtytf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mquazspbdk2chttps://bsky.app/profile/tractortwitchrr.bsky.social/post/3mqov7hythk2cThe 3 Glossy Ibis were once again showing well this morning on the far end of Ramsholt Flood. Also present were Greenshanks, Green & Wood Sandpipers + a Whimbrel on the estuary. #UKBirds #SuffolkBirding15 Jul 2026 14:03 +0000at://did:plc:2d3hxpgdwotcedyndz5jtytf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqov7hythk2chttps://bsky.app/profile/tractortwitchrr.bsky.social/post/3mqouxcnrcc2cWe returned to Catterwade this morning for another look at the Hudsonian Godwit which was showing well on North Marsh. #UKBirds #SuffolkBirding15 Jul 2026 13:59 +0000at://did:plc:2d3hxpgdwotcedyndz5jtytf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqouxcnrcc2chttps://bsky.app/profile/tractortwitchrr.bsky.social/post/3mqk2leax322aA pleasant morning around Ramsholt Flood & Hollesley Marsh produced Glossy Ibis, Spoonbills, Greenshank, Green Sandpiper, Whimbrel, Ringed Plover, Avocets, Black Tailed Godwits + lots more. #SuffolkBirding #UKBirds13 Jul 2026 15:56 +0000at://did:plc:2d3hxpgdwotcedyndz5jtytf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqk2leax322ahttps://bsky.app/profile/tractortwitchrr.bsky.social/post/3mpgri3h53s2fRuddy Shelduck still showing well west of Layer Breton causeway Abberton Reservoir this morning. #UKBirding29 Jun 2026 15:10 +0000at://did:plc:2d3hxpgdwotcedyndz5jtytf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpgri3h53s2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/tractortwitchrr.bsky.social/post/3mpgqo4bi3s2fA good selection of Egrets, Herons and Spoonbills all showing well from Layer Breton causeway, Abberton reservoir this morning. #UKBirding29 Jun 2026 14:56 +0000at://did:plc:2d3hxpgdwotcedyndz5jtytf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpgqo4bi3s2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/tractortwitchrr.bsky.social/post/3moxjesinjk2oWren & Reed Bunting at RSPB Hollesley Marsh this morning. Spoonbills & Ringed Plover also on site. #SuffolkBirds #UKBirding23 Jun 2026 13:35 +0000at://did:plc:2d3hxpgdwotcedyndz5jtytf/app.bsky.feed.post/3moxjesinjk2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/tractortwitchrr.bsky.social/post/3mo6ohzube22lDistant female Red Footed Falcon showing on Westleton Heath this morning, taken from footpath east of the quarry. #SuffolkBirds #UKBirding13 Jun 2026 16:30 +0000at://did:plc:2d3hxpgdwotcedyndz5jtytf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mo6ohzube22lhttps://bsky.app/profile/tractortwitchrr.bsky.social/post/3mnkvgbbdqc27Family feeding time around Minsmere today. #SuffolkBirds #UKBirding05 Jun 2026 19:41 +0000at://did:plc:2d3hxpgdwotcedyndz5jtytf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnkvgbbdqc27https://bsky.app/profile/tractortwitchrr.bsky.social/post/3mnkvadjivs27A pair of distant Roseate Terns on the south scrape at Minsmere again today. Viewable from both the public and south hides. #SuffolkBirds #UKBirding05 Jun 2026 19:38 +0000at://did:plc:2d3hxpgdwotcedyndz5jtytf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnkvadjivs27https://bsky.app/profile/tractortwitchrr.bsky.social/post/3mmz5n7sugs2cGood day around the Brecks produced Spotted Flycatcher, Stone Curlew, Tree Sparrow, Turtle Dove, Tree Pipit, Woodlarks, Willow Warblers, Stonechat, Yellowhammers, Grey Wagtail. #SuffolkBirds #UKBirding29 May 2026 18:20 +0000at://did:plc:2d3hxpgdwotcedyndz5jtytf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmz5n7sugs2chttps://bsky.app/profile/tractortwitchrr.bsky.social/post/3mmh4bk5k4c2dVery pleasant walk around Upper Hollesley Common this morning with plenty of residents performing well in the warm weather. #SuffolkBirds #UKBirding22 May 2026 14:08 +0000at://did:plc:2d3hxpgdwotcedyndz5jtytf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmh4bk5k4c2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/tractortwitchrr.bsky.social/post/3mlbplwxr322uLots of warblers singing and showing well at @RSPBLakenheath today including Chiffchaffs, Sedge Warblers and Willow Warblers.07 May 2026 17:12 +0000at://did:plc:2d3hxpgdwotcedyndz5jtytf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlbplwxr322uhttps://bsky.app/profile/tractortwitchrr.bsky.social/post/3mkzyiawqe22uWoodlarks singing on Upper Hollesley Common this morning 04.05.2026. #UKBirding #SuffolkBirds04 May 2026 15:30 +0000at://did:plc:2d3hxpgdwotcedyndz5jtytf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkzyiawqe22uhttps://bsky.app/profile/tractortwitchrr.bsky.social/post/3mkzyeswoqs2uCommon Redstart on Upper Hollesley Common this morning 04.05.2026 #SuffolkBirds #UKBirding04 May 2026 15:28 +0000at://did:plc:2d3hxpgdwotcedyndz5jtytf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkzyeswoqs2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/tractortwitchrr.bsky.social/post/3mkzy4ac4es2uExcellent morning around Hollesley Common with Redstarts, Woodlarks, Wrens, Yellowhammers all singing and showing well before heading to the marsh for the Wood Sandpiper, Cuckoo etc. #SuffolkBirds #UKBirding04 May 2026 15:23 +0000at://did:plc:2d3hxpgdwotcedyndz5jtytf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkzy4ac4es2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/tractortwitchrr.bsky.social/post/3mks6symf5s24Pleasing to see that the Turtle Doves have safely returned to their regular site in north Essex.01 May 2026 13:02 +0000at://did:plc:2d3hxpgdwotcedyndz5jtytf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mks6symf5s24https://bsky.app/profile/tractortwitchrr.bsky.social/post/3mkpshut4o222Good views of the staying Lesser Yellowlegs at Aldeburgh Town Marshes this morning.30 Apr 2026 14:16 +0000at://did:plc:2d3hxpgdwotcedyndz5jtytf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkpshut4o222