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@klipdok.bsky.social

Geologist, retired, former business owner. Interests are natural history and wildlife photography. Follow me on www.flickr.com/photos/saltholme

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Blyth yesterday produced some nice shots of the White-billed Diver and a Red-throated Diver (in the outer harbour) yesterday. @teesbirds.bsky.social @teeswildlife.bsky.social @clevelandnats.bsky.social @scabz1.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social @durhambirdclub.bsky.social @whitbynats.bsky.social

01.03.2026 14:24 — 👍 16    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Shoveler and Russian White-fronted Geese at RSPB Saltholme. @rspb.bsky.social @teesbirds.bsky.social @teeswildlife.bsky.social @clevelandnats.bsky.social @durhambirdclub.bsky.social @whitbynats.bsky.social

23.02.2026 13:08 — 👍 11    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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The Black-throated Diver in Hartlepool Marina. Note the lesions on the web foot. Are these barnacles? @teesbirds.bsky.social @teeswildlife.bsky.social @whitbynats.bsky.social @clevelandnats.bsky.social @scabz1.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social

18.02.2026 16:22 — 👍 7    🔁 2    💬 1    📌 0
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Cormorant at the Pilot Pier on Hartlepool Headland and Shag at the Marina. @teesbirds.bsky.social @teeswildlife.bsky.social @clevelandnats.bsky.social @whitbynats.bsky.social @scabz1.bsky.social

18.02.2026 16:13 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Part of the Twite flock at Seaton Snook. @teesbirds.bsky.social @teeswildlife.bsky.social @clevelandnats.bsky.social @whitbynats.bsky.social @scabz1.bsky.social

18.02.2026 16:10 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Two of the three juvenile Scaup at TVW Trust Bowesfield reserve. @teesbirds.bsky.social @clevelandnats.bsky.social @whitbynats.bsky.social @teeswildlife.bsky.social @scabz1.bsky.social

18.02.2026 16:06 — 👍 4    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Whitefronts and Bean Geese near Cowpen Bewley on Teesside recently. Part of the large influx of brown geese this winter

18.02.2026 16:04 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Otter at Albert Park. @teesbirds.bsky.social @clevelandnats.bsky.social @teeswildlife.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social

01.02.2026 13:22 — 👍 11    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
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Three of four Tundra Bean Geese near Cowpen Bewley before the storm. @teesbirds.bsky.social @teeswildlife.bsky.social @whitbynats.bsky.social @clevelandnats.bsky.social @scabz1.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @durhambirdclub.bsky.social

27.01.2026 12:07 — 👍 17    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
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A Black-throated Diver has been present in Hartlepool Marina recently. @teesbirds.bsky.social @clevelandnats.bsky.social @teeswildlife.bsky.social @whitbynats.bsky.social @scabz1.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social

15.01.2026 22:02 — 👍 11    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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The large flock of Linnet feeding in the set aside south of Kirklevington and also roosting in trees north of the village. @teesbirds.bsky.social @clevelandnats.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social

12.01.2026 10:51 — 👍 18    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
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Skinningrove with Rock Pipit and Stonechat along with the Black Redstart. @teesbirds.bsky.social @clevelandnats.bsky.social @whitbynats.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social

12.01.2026 10:46 — 👍 20    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
Black Redstart

Black Redstart

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A few pics of the Black Redstart at Skinningrove recently. #NEbirds @teesbirds.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @clevelandnats.bsky.social

12.01.2026 10:40 — 👍 24    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
Whooper

Whooper

Snipe

Snipe

Barnacle Geese

Barnacle Geese

Skylark

Skylark

A few pics from Saltholme recently. Whooper Swan on a flying visit, Snipe, our semi resident Barnacle Geese and a Skylark. @teesbirds.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @teesmouthbirdclub.bsky.social @clevelandnats.bsky.social

12.01.2026 10:34 — 👍 10    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Waxwings at the Clarences in the murk yesterday morning (12th) @teesbirds.bsky.social @clevelandnats.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @scabz1.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social @whitbynats.bsky.social @teeswildlife.bsky.social

13.12.2025 18:10 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Very good!

13.12.2025 18:03 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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1st winter Bluethroat at South Gare recently @teesbirds.bsky.social @whitbynats.bsky.social @clevelandnats.bsky.social @the-wildlifetrusts.bsky.social @teeswildlife.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social

19.11.2025 19:10 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0
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Snow Bunting South Gare. @teesbirds.bsky.social @whitbynats.bsky.social @clevelandnats.bsky.social @teeswildlife.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social @scabz1.bsky.social

19.11.2025 18:59 — 👍 26    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
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The Olive-backed Pipit skulking in the long grass near the cabin rocks at South Gare yesterday. @teesbirds.bsky.social @whitbynats.bsky.social @clevelandnats.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @the-wildlifetrusts.bsky.social @teeswildlife.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social

10.11.2025 18:26 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Last thing I expected to see at Hartlepool Headland. Clouded Yellow. @teesbirds.bsky.social @clevelandnats.bsky.social @whitbynats.bsky.social @ukbutterflies.bsky.social @scabz1.bsky.social @rspbengland.bsky.social

03.11.2025 16:31 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Phil Stead at RSPB Saltholme recently. Grey Wagtail, Water Pipit, Marsh Harrier plus Wigeon. @teesbirds.bsky.social @whitbynats.bsky.social @clevelandnats.bsky.social @rspbengland.bsky.social

02.11.2025 15:43 — 👍 10    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Studley Royale Deer Park recently. Red Deer stag with large harem, Sika and Fallow deer also. @clevelandnats.bsky.social @whitbynats.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @teesbirds.bsky.social @teeswildlife.bsky.social

23.10.2025 07:54 — 👍 8    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

Good one Paul!

20.10.2025 16:59 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

Definitely awesome.

15.09.2025 21:39 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Curlew Sandpiper and Dunlin on the beach at North Gare. @clevelandnats.bsky.social @teesbirds.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social @scabz1.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social

13.09.2025 22:56 — 👍 16    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
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Little Stint at the North Gare recently. @teesbirds.bsky.social @clevelandnats.bsky.social @scabz1.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social

13.09.2025 22:51 — 👍 14    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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A few from North Tees. Wood Sand, Ruff, Marsh Harrier and Barnacle Geese. Enjoy! @teesbirds.bsky.social @rsbb.bsky.social @teeswildlife.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social

08.09.2025 17:09 — 👍 8    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0
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Willow Emerald and Small Red-eyed Damselflies, Migrant Hawker and a Banded Demoiselle. Fishing lakes near Malton on a trip with Cleveland NATS. @teesbirds.bsky.social @clevelandnats.bsky.social @britishdragonflies.bsky.social

30.08.2025 22:06 — 👍 23    🔁 7    💬 1    📌 0
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A few butterflies from RSPB Saltholme recently. @teesbirds.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @scabz1.bsky.social @teeswildlife.bsky.social

26.08.2025 12:57 — 👍 6    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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The Pectoral Sandpiper at Margrove Pool was showing exceptionally well yesterday. @teesbirds.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social

13.08.2025 12:39 — 👍 22    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0