Gary Sharples

Castle Lake, Bishop Middleham this afternoon: Brief views of the eclipse drake American Wigeon before it retreated into cover on left of this view. Also Ruff, Pintail, Dunlin, Snipe, Peregrine and Sparrowhawk. @teesbirds.bsky.social @durhambirdclub.bsky.social

Lovely photos. I especially like the first flight shot - the crispness of those feather edges is stunning.

My first trip to Hawthorn Dene this morning. What a hidden gem! Lovely views of the first winter Siberian Stonechat and the beautiful Durham coast. @durhambirdclub.bsky.social

My ‘photo’ of the Isabelline Wheatear today at Seaburn. What a beautiful bird, wonderful location and fantastic weather. @durhambirdclub.bsky.social

Nice one Bob! @b0bh.bsky.social @teesbirds.bsky.social

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Martian landscape at Seaton Snook

Seaton Snook over high tide this afternoon: Little Stint, Knot, 6 Grey Plover (including one really stunning adult summer), 7 Whimbrel, 10 Bar-tailed Godwit, 14 Sanderling, 4 Brent Geese. Missed the White-tailed Eagle. @teesbirds.bsky.social

Beautiful!

Nice selection of waders at Castle Lake, Bishop Middleham in the sunshine this afternoon. 11 Ruff, 4 Curlew Sandpiper, 2 Ringed Plover, Common Sandpiper, Wood Sandpiper and Snipe. @teesbirds.bsky.social @durhambirdclub.bsky.social

Broom Moth caterpillar near Lordstones this afternoon feeding on bracken. Beautifully marked on the sides @teesbirds.bsky.social

The dullest, dampest Roller ever but very grateful to have seen it

A family trip to Kiplin Hall this afternoon with the bonus of seeing a Hornet. The furthest north I’ve seen one in the UK. A bit too mobile for a good photo. It was big! @teesbirds.bsky.social

Thanks, Geoff. 3x Whinchat there now with 3x Stonechat. North of ZWR (north) bushes, nearer golf course. Also Dark phase Arctic Skua chasing Sandwich Tern. @teesbirds.bsky.social

Pectoral Sandpiper, Ruff, LRP and 3 Snipe at Margrove Ponds at 7.40pm. @teesbirds.bsky.social

Rocky spit @teesbirds.bsky.social

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3 adult Roseate Terns at South Gare this afternoon in the rocky spot; also Wall butterfly at Paddy’s Hole.

Pale phase adult Pomarine Skua just gone north close in at Hartlepool Headland. 11.24am @teesbirds.bsky.social

Saw something unusual on a stroll near Osmotherley this morning. A Fieldfare! It was with a Mistle Thrush. What’s it doing in North Yorkshire in the summer? @nybirdnews.bsky.social @teesbirds.bsky.social

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White-letter Hairstreak visited my Yarm garden this morning; only the second ever record @teesbirds.bsky.social

Battlestar Galactica Cylon raider or Glossy Ibis?

Great photo! The Cylon raider of the bird world.

Beautiful day out last Thursday at Culzean Castle Country Park. Location and weather simply stunning.

Gentle stroll by the river at Hutton Rudby this afternoon. Finally got an Orange Tip to settle. Also Grey Wagtail, Marsh Tit and a fresh Speckled Wood. @nybirdnews.bsky.social @teesbirds.bsky.social

Thanks, Dave. 4 there now including 3 males @nybirdnews.bsky.social @teesbirds.bsky.social

Along Baysdale Road, Kildale this afternoon. Blowing a gale and no Ring Ouzels but 2 lovely male Wheatears and a handsome and noisy male Stonechat. @northyorksbirds.bsky.social @teesbirds.bsky.social

Beautiful walk at Marske yesterday @teesbirds.bsky.social

@durhambirdclub.bsky.social The wonderful sight and sound of 5 Whooper Swans at Hurworth Burn Reservoir late afternoon. Within a few minutes they took off, circled around a few times and then headed north.

Feeling more spring-like this morning near Ingleby Arnecliffe. A melodious Song Thrush and lots of Snowdrops. @nybirdnews.bsky.social #NEBirding

Another grey day in less than beautiful surroundings, but illuminated by the birds on Teesside. Common Sandpiper and Grey Wagtail (Billingham Beck), Avocet, Black-tailed Godwit and Great Egret (Saltholme), Short-eared Owl (Greenabella) and Grey Plover (Seal Sands). #NEbirding