Northumbrian Birding (3 Viewers)

[Barred Wobbler]

The stork was still at the top of the pylon at Linton this morning at 0605 hrs. It's the pylon north of the railway crossing next to the disused road. The bird is not ringed according to another birder there.

It's moved to a different power line now. It's on a pylon along the River Lyne half way between Linton and Ellington villages - nowhere near Linton Pond.

 

[Mark Newsome]

It's moved to a different power line now. It's on a pylon along the River Lyne half way between Linton and Ellington villages - nowhere near Linton Pond.

Presumably the same bird has now moved south - reported via Birdguides as flying south across the Tyne at Newburn at 13.15.

 

[LSB]

Hi all
I had the White Stork this morning around 11.40am when it flew west. ( Guess it is the same bird over the Toon) Its not ringed and is a good time of year for a genuine vagrant. Ive ticked it..
Also dipped on the reported Little Egret at Amble Braid..

 

[DEREK.C.]

Few days up the caravan earlier in the week. Beautiful day up the Breamish Valley with loads of stonechat, grey wags, dippers and a kingfisher. Had to move an Adder which was lying in the middle of the road sunbathing.

 

[Vipers]

Also dipped on the reported Little Egret at Amble Braid..

Darren, the Little Egret was reported as being seen at 13:10, that was just after we were there. :C

I called in at Bothal pond this afternoon and had White Wagtail, Yellow Wagtail, Common Sandpiper, Little Ringed Plover and three Swallows.

 

[LSB]

Darren, the Little Egret was reported as being seen at 13:10, that was just after we were there. :C

I called in at Bothal pond this afternoon and had White Wagtail, Yellow Wagtail, Common Sandpiper, Little Ringed Plover and three Swallows.

Cheers Vipers,
Typical isnt it. I bet it was round the bend that we were unable to see round. Nice one I still need Common Sand and LRP
LSB

 

[Barred Wobbler]

Cheers Vipers,
Typical isnt it. I bet it was round the bend that we were unable to see round. Nice one I still need Common Sand and LRP
LSB

The little egret had been seen feeding on the main river opposite the Braid at about mid-day, but it was nowhere to be seen when I looked for it just after one. I reckoned that the rising tide had pushed it off and I looked up the Old Waters from the jetty in front of the boat club. Sure enough it was there but distant, with a heron. It was probably in the same place when Gary was looking for it.

 

[LSB]

The little egret had been seen feeding on the main river opposite the Braid at about mid-day, but it was nowhere to be seen when I looked for it just after one. I reckoned that the rising tide had pushed it off and I looked up the Old Waters from the jetty in front of the boat club. Sure enough it was there but distant, with a heron. It was probably in the same place when Gary was looking for it.

Cheers Alan
I was with Gary at the time and we didnt see it. I guess the tide pushed it back into view, aww well you cant win em all.
Lsb

 

[Barred Wobbler]

I've just noticed my first House Martin for the county this year inspecting the usual nest site on the house across the road.

 

[RobF]

Common Sand's are back up the top of the Coquet. House Martins and Swallows are now in good numbers, no sign of Ring Ouzel yet in their usual haunts.

Rob

 

[Keith Reeder]

Very quiet at St Mary's/Seaton Sluice/Blyth today (presumably the stiff breeze was keeping the birds down) with only "usual suspects" like reed buntings, linnets, meadow pipits about - no sign of any migrants.

But I did see someone learn a painful lesson today - the lesson that for every low tide, there'll be a high tide along in a little while..!

 

[LSB]

Very quiet at St Mary's/Seaton Sluice/Blyth today (presumably the stiff breeze was keeping the birds down) with only "usual suspects" like reed buntings, linnets, meadow pipits about - no sign of any migrants.

But I did see someone learn a painful lesson today - the lesson that for every low tide, there'll be a high tide along in a little while..!

Thats just made my day........Great one Keith :-O :-O :-O :-O :-O :-O

 

[Brian Bullough]

Very quiet at St Mary's/Seaton Sluice/Blyth today (presumably the stiff breeze was keeping the birds down) with only "usual suspects" like reed buntings, linnets, meadow pipits about - no sign of any migrants.

But I did see someone learn a painful lesson today - the lesson that for every low tide, there'll be a high tide along in a little while..!

You would think living on the Island he would have known better ??
perhaps its an insurance job.
I saw this guy one day take off a stranded couple with one pair of waders.ladies first,then the guy who had great problem even getting the things on.
there is always someone who gets caught ,I love the look of horror as they come around from the back of the lighthouse to see the tide in,but thats just me !!!
nice one
Brian

 

[Vipers]

I had a trip upto Harthope Valley today. Still a bit early for migrants, but did see Wheatear, Chiffchaff, Buzzard, Peregrine, lots of willow Warblers and Red Grouse all over the place. The stars of today though had to be the five Ring Ouzels in the Hawsen Burn area.

 

[LSB]

Pair of Garganey at St Mary's Wetland today. Showing in front of the concrete view point.

 

[Keith Bradley]

Pair of Garganey at St Mary's Wetland today. Showing in front of the concrete view point.

............and still present there at 18.00

Keith

 

[LSB]

............and still present there at 18.00

Keith

Glad you got them Keith... :t:

 

[Pluvius]

I intend to visit Northumberland in the first few days of may on my way from Scotland to Suffolk. Where should I stay as a central place to do a couple of days birding and where should I go? Thanks in advance.

 

[Barred Wobbler]

I intend to visit Northumberland in the first few days of may on my way from Scotland to Suffolk. Where should I stay as a central place to do a couple of days birding and where should I go? Thanks in advance.

You could do worse than go B&B in the Amble/Warkworth/Alnwick area. It would put you right on top of Coquet Island (Roseate terns[probably a bit soon in early May], other terns, puffins etc, etc), Druridge Bay with its various reserves (Cresswell, Druridge Pools, East Chevington, Hauxley).

It would also be handy for going inland (30-40 minutes) for the Cheviots (Harthope/Ingram Valleys) and northwards to the coast at Bamburgh, the Farnes and Holy Island (40 minutes).

 

[Pluvius]

Thanks Alan