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The following species have occurred in North Yorkshire and are listed in the ORB archive. Bird News Extra subscribers can click on each species for details of past North Yorkshire records.
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This year birds were again fitted with satellite transmitters at their important staging site in the Lower Derwent Valley in North Yorkshire. Find out more about the movements of 'Wallace', one of the birds that was caught. read on
The discovery of an apparent Chimney Swift in York at the end of July sparked a lot of interest at the time. Subsequently the identification has become hotly debated. Brett Richards asks further questions over this bird's identity. read on
The discovery of a Pacific Diver in North Yorkshire brought the identification of this subtle species back into focus. John MacLoughlin and Martin Garner discuss the find and set out the identification criteria by which to claim future records. read on
Studies over the past four years have found that the Lower Derwent Valley near York may be one of the most important areas in Britain for Barn Owls. read on
In recent years this famous Yorkshire wetland area near York has provided many visitors superb views of these charming grebes. Several were colour-ringed in 2004 and observers at nesting areas/passage sites are urged to look for colour-rings on any birds they see. read on
Russell Slack recalls a period when there was an exceptional east coast fall. Rarities were turning up along the east coast, but could a team of patch-watchers share in the spoils on their own patch? read on
The spring Whimbrel roost at Wheldrake Ings in North Yorkshire has long been an exciting feature of the site. Local birder Dave Tate provides some background on staging sites for the species. read on
English Nature's Hen Harrier Recovery Project has recorded a great success this year with the fantastic news that six young birds have been safely reared in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, the first successful breeding of this endangered bird in the Dales for nine years. read on
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