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    Woodchat Shrike - RSPB Saltholme, Billingham, NE England - 2nd June 2021

    Officially 'found' on 2nd June 2021 when it was identified. Visitors reported to staff having seen a Shrike in that area the day previous but didn't investigate. It remained until at least 7.30 pm but there was no sign next day.
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    Purple Heron - Dormans Pool, RSPB Saltholme, Billingham - 6th June 2021

    Popped out of the reed around 6.30 pm. Giving good views though always distant. It was still around today.
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    Scops Owl - Ryhope, County Durham

    Ryhope is a few miles south of Sunderland on the County Durham Coast. Owl location
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    Blue-winged Teal hybrid? - RSPB Leighton Moss, UK

    The reddish brown flanks do look more Cinnamon Teal x Shoveler but the heavier spotting on the front looks more Blue-winged Teal x Shoveler to me. I'm still leaning more towards Blue-winged Teal x Shoveler.
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    Blue-winged Teal hybrid? - RSPB Leighton Moss, UK

    Thank you everyone for the confirmation.
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    Blue-winged Teal hybrid? - RSPB Leighton Moss, UK

    Seen this morning from Lilian's Hide. I thought Blue-winged Teal when I saw the face markings but now wondering if it's a Shoveler hybrid.
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    Wader ID - Greatham Creek, Billingham NE England

    Thanks could well be. Plenty of them around there.
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    Wader ID - Greatham Creek, Billingham NE England

    The bird to the left of the Greenshank. Seen this morning. Not the best of photos as taken at great distance in dull conditions. Thought it was a Dunlin at the time but the photos show a barred tail. Curlew Sandpiper were reported there this morning as well. Any help would be appreciated.
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    Dragonfly identifcation help wanted -Lesser Emperor? - Billingham NE UK

    Thanks. It's been confirmed elsewhere as well.
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    Dragonfly identifcation help wanted -Lesser Emperor? - Billingham NE UK

    Saw this on my local patch this morning. I thought it was an immature hawker or Empreror when I saw it but it's got me wondering if it's a Lesser Emperor?
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    Little Swift - Hartlepool Headland

    Still around mid-morning feeding along the promenade by town moor. Regularly just a few metres away as it fed back and forth along the path.
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    Scops Owl - Ryhope, County Durham

    Known to birders the last few days, though from locals as an unidentified bird it may have been present for several weeks. A new county record. 1&2 Nikon P900 3&4 Canon 7D+Canon 400mm f5,6
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    Magpie's waking me up

    Two things I'd consider. Stop putting food out on the ground for a couple of weeks. After a few days they'll soon realise they're not going to be fed. If you keep providing them food they'll still come. Secondly, for now I'd just provide food in hanging feeders. Magpies won't be able to use...
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    83x anyone? The new Nikon P900

    When I first got my P900 I was a little disappointed with the image quality lacking clarity/contrast. Adding a Hoya UV filter eliminated the problem. I wouldn't use the camera without now. Photos are now punchy and good contrast. The P900 is my primary camera nowadays. It's repeatedly taken...
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    Pied Avocet - RSPB Saltholme - which colour ring scheme?

    Thanks. I think the same myself. I've not actually found a scheme where they mix the size of the colour rings. I've re-sent the sighting to the BTO with a couple of photos. Hopefully they'll get back to me.
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