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Gary Sharples

@gjsharplesbirding.bsky.social

Birding NE England

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A lovely collection, Ted. It’s so good to have some sunshine!

14.02.2026 19:16 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Pretty ice feather patterns on the roof of my frosted car this morning.

28.01.2026 22:56 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

At Ropner Park this afternoon: 2 Ring-necked Parakeet, drake Pintail, 15 Tufted Duck, 17 Gadwall and 4 Stock Dove. @teesbirds.bsky.social

24.01.2026 14:53 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Excellent photos, James! πŸ‘

16.01.2026 20:42 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Pale-bellied Brent Goose showing well last Wednesday with the scenic background of Hartlepool nuclear power station. @teesbirds.bsky.social

12.01.2026 19:49 β€” πŸ‘ 19    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Great trip to Ferry Road, Hartlepool this morning. Finally caught up with the juvenile Glaucous Gull and bonus Black Redstart. Glorious beams of light on Seaton Carew a little later. @teesbirds.bsky.social

24.12.2025 17:28 β€” πŸ‘ 33    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It’s on the cliff top. See the yellowish field in my photo on the left. If you go west along the Cleveland Way from Skinningrove you will reach the obvious rough grassland field on the left.

11.12.2025 16:03 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Nice and sunny now but a trifle breezy

11.12.2025 12:55 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Richard’s Pipit still in rough grassland west of Skinningrove. Came onto the Cleveland Way and showed well on ground for 5 minutes. 12.40pm. @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social

11.12.2025 12:46 β€” πŸ‘ 23    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

That’s rather special! Lovely image of a beautiful bird.

09.11.2025 20:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Pleasant afternoon at Seaton Snook today, though rather breezy. Long-tailed Duck, 24 Grey Plover, 30 Golden Plover, 7 Bar-tailed Godwit, 60-70 Twite. @teesbirds.bsky.social

02.11.2025 20:33 β€” πŸ‘ 26    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Fantastic photo regardless Simon. As always!

25.10.2025 21:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Or Not/Knot πŸ˜‚

25.10.2025 17:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

He’s a lot easier to spot now! Great photos πŸ‘

24.10.2025 18:46 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

My sympathies. I did the same myself. It is quite a slog! Sad to see all the Sanderlings chased by the numerous free range dogs.

19.10.2025 17:07 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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19.10.2025 14:07 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Sandstorm between Redcar and South Gare today braved by a few, including this Snow Bunting. @teesbirds.bsky.social

19.10.2025 14:07 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Fantastic news! Very well done - no corrections 🀩. Impressive cake too 🍰. Enjoy the celebrations.

16.10.2025 17:08 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Thorp Perrow, Bedale this afternoon in beautiful light

12.10.2025 19:17 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Some lovely autumn colours at Durham University campus this morning

08.10.2025 08:33 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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

05.10.2025 15:57 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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

30.09.2025 20:55 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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

27.09.2025 14:46 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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My β€˜photo’ of the Isabelline Wheatear today at Seaburn. What a beautiful bird, wonderful location and fantastic weather. @durhambirdclub.bsky.social

25.09.2025 19:09 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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

15.09.2025 12:02 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Was posted on BirdGuides

07.09.2025 07:10 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Martian landscape at Seaton Snook

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

06.09.2025 15:28 β€” πŸ‘ 21    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Beautiful!

03.09.2025 17:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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

02.09.2025 15:34 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Broom Moth caterpillar near Lordstones this afternoon feeding on bracken. Beautifully marked on the sides @teesbirds.bsky.social

31.08.2025 16:52 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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