Hen Harrier found poisoned on a grouse moor in North Yorkshire I’ve blogged recently about a number of illegally-killed Hen Harriers whose deaths have not been publicised by the authorities (Hen Harrier ‘Susie’ who was found dead with gunshot…

Hen Harrier found poisoned on a grouse moor in North Yorkshire.

Once again, details have only come to light through scrutiny of a spreadsheet - where's the publicity from the Police? This is supposed to be a national wildlife crime priority!

#RaptorResearch

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@teesbirds.bsky.social @durhambirdclub.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social 1 of the 8 unringed Barnicles, and a hovering Buzzard at Saltholme this morning

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@teesbirds.bsky.social @durhambirdclub.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social Caspian Gull at Portrack/Haverton hill Gull roost this morning, thanks to Martyn Sidwell for help with id

@teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social Bluethoat still on cabin rocks, South Gare this morning, still showing when I left at 11.00hrs

@teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social the long staying Olive-Backed Pipit at South Gare this morning

Soldier and RUC officer in Northern Ireland, with Poppies around their feet

WE WILL REMEMBER THEM

@teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social Pallas's Warbler at South Gare this afternoon

@teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social Pallas's Warbler still showing at South Gare 14.00hrs

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Cheers Ian

Don't normally do none birding photos, but moved house recently, my 1st job was a wildlife pond,just finished it an hour ago, tree planting next

Now I've double checked, you are correct there is a bird there, good camouflage

@teesbirds.bsky.social @durhambirdclub.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social I think I've posted a picture of a load of reeds.without the bird, this is what I meant to post

@teesbirds.bsky.social @durhambirdclub.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social 2 of the 9 Jack Snipe showing at top tank, Saltholme 14.45hrs

@durhambirdclub.bsky.social @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social the eclipse American Widgion on Stonybeck, Bishop Middlem this morning

@teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social the long staying Slav Grebe, from slipway near Zetland roundabout, Redcar this morning

@teesbirds.bsky.social @durhambirdclub.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social White-fronted Goose (long staying), and 1 of the 24 Curlew Sandpipers on Saltholme west this morning

Marching, that would make make a Guardsman 💂‍♂️ proud

@teesbirds.bsky.social @durhambirdclub.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social the distant White Tailed Eagles x2 near Greatham creek this morning

@teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social the very illusive Wryneck at South Gare this afternoon

@teesbirds.bsky.social @durhambirdclub.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social 1 of 5 Whinchat seen between jubilee mound and Paddies hide this morning at Saltholme

@teesbirds.bsky.social @durhambirdclub.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social Whinchat x2 in rough field between jubilee mound and Haverton gate 10.16 hrs

@teesbirds.bsky.social @durhambirdclub.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social also Wheatear x3, Knot x6 on the beach at North gare this morning

@teesbirds.bsky.social @durhambirdclub.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social Curlew Sandpiper x5 at North gare this morning, found by Carolin Farry

@teesbirds.bsky.social @durhambirdclub.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social Little Stint on beach near Seaton Snook this morning, good find by Carolin Farry amongst the many Dunlin & Ringed Plover

@teesbirds.bsky.social @durhambirdclub.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social Wood Sandpiper at Holme fleet this morning, also Curlew Sandpiper x3 but distant

@teesbirds.bsky.social @durhambirdclub.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social Holme fleet 10.15hrs Wood Sandpipers quite close, right hand side, Curlew Sandpiper x2 distant

@teesbirds.bsky.social @durhambirdclub.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social Lesser White-fronted Goose at Bowesfield marsh this evening, found by Martin Blick, still showing at 18.30hrs

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