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Durham Birding
Escomb For anyone interested, there is a Whooper Swan on Escomb Lake. -
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Hawfinch One at Low Barns feeding station at 11am on Sunday. Was showing for about 30 seconds before being disturbed by dog walkers (did not show for another hour after that). Staff are working on re-positioning the feeding station and feeding station currently has no cover, but still might... -
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Roseate or Arctic I was at Teesside yesterday and was lucky enough to catch a distant photo of a couple of terns, one Common and the other originally thought to be Roseate. This has been questioned since looking at the photos and i've started a thread to help id the bird. The thread has... -
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Bishops Park 2 male Redstarts back on territory in the top end of Bishops Park, just to the north of the golf course. -
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Escomb Not very often I post on here but the following might be of interest: 7th April, 2008 (Escomb) Plenty happening here this afternoon with Willow Warbler (1), Chiffchaff (10+), Sand Martin (50+), Meadow Pipit (8), Skylark (1), Green Woodpecker (1), Willow Tit (2), Reed Bunting (7), Grey... -
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Bishop Middleham (17.08.07) An early morning visit to the lake proved very relaxing and worthwhile. On arrival, there were no birds in the vicinity of the sewage works so I sat down, set the camera and waited. Unfortunately the sun was behind the birds, but it was a joy to just sit and watch... -
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South Shields At least two Roseate Terns were amongst Common Tern (20+), Arctic Tern (10+), Sandwich Tern (10+) and Little Tern (3) on Sandhaven Beach this morning. Gulls included Great Black–backed Gull (20+), Lesser Black–backed Gull (10+), Herring Gull (100c), Common Gull (2), Black–headed... -
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Bishop Middleham & Etherley Moor today The two Egyptian Geese were amongst at least 180 Greylag Geese in a field close to the A1 flashes. A Greenshank and at least five Ringed Plovers (including four juveniles) were on Castle Lake. Other birds in the area brought the total number of species... -
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Etherley Moor During the past week at least three Tree Sparrows have fledged (2nd Brood) and now appear to be trying for a third. Families of Great Tit, Long–tailed Tit, Robin, Dunnock, Starling and House Sparrow are all visiting the feeders. The Song Thrush and a few Blackbirds are singing... -
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Canny shot of the Little Owl. As for the Ruddy's, I can't help but wonder how many wetland birds have been harmed by the cull (i.e. swans, geese, ducks and those very delicate grebe nests). Also, we can't forget the ground nesting birds. Surely, if all the clubs throughout the country had... -
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I try and keep the locations of certain birds away from the public domain. It's open for all to see, including mindless people with guns who would not think twice about spoiling other peoples enjoyment (RD's are a species that are great to watch when they are displaying). Saltholme Pools have... -
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Saltholme Red-necked Phalarope, 2 Avocets, a Little Stint and a single Knot on Back Saltholme this evening. Somewhere in the county - a pair of Ruddy Ducks (reports on Teesside suggest that these are going to be a hard bird to locate in the not to distant future). DaveB -
Durham Birding
Low Barns At least one Reed Warbler was in the reed mace opposite the new board walk. Little Grebe (2), Mute Swan (2), Tufted Duck (7), Mallard (4), Swallow (2), Sedge Warbler (3+) and Reed Bunting (3+) were also there. A pair of Great Crested Grebes were observed displaying / copulating on... -
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Mark, Thanks for the confirmation! The lack of dark coloration round the belly / white round the head / pink on the bill made me question this bird. Cheers, DaveB -
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A report of a Temminck’s Stint meant yet another visit to Saltholme Pools. Shortly after arrival the bird was thought to have been seen amongst 20+ Dunlin and a pair of Wigeon, but after a closer look this bird was identified as a Little Stint. The Broad–billed Sandpiper was still present... -
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Two Curlew Sandpipers, two Little Gulls and at least one Little Stint were at Back Saltholme. Greenshank (1), Ringed Plover (20+) and Dunlin (100+) were also there. A pair of Garganey were seen on the Calor Gas Pool, before having superb views of a Little Egret on West Saltholme Pool... -
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Bishops Park & Etherley Moor Etherley Moor Cuckoo and Corn Bunting heard this morning. Two Tree Sparrows fledged from nest box and are now attempting a second brood. Starlings and House Sparrows have also fledged. Bishops Park Whitethroat, Blackcap, Garden Warbler, Chiffchaff and Willow... -
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Upper Teesdale Three Red Grouse (plus several young), a Common Buzzard, a male Kestrel and a pair of Stonechats were near Kinninvie. A Red Kite and a probable Goshawk were seen on the outskirts of Egglestone. Six Black Grouse were at Langdon Beck, before seeing a pair of Spotted Flycatchers by... -
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Deepdale and Knitsley Fell Corn Bunting singing on the outskirts of Toft Hill. Two Spotted flycatchers, a pair of Blackcaps and at least three Bullfinches were near the entrance to Deepdale. A male Pied Flycatcher was seen just after the clearing. A pair of Dippers and a Common Sandpiper were... -
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Etherley Moor Very busy at the feeding station. Starlings, Magpies, Carrion Crows, Woodpigeon, Collared Dove, House Sparrows, Tree Sparrows, Dunnocks, Robin, Greenfinch, Chaffinch, Goldfinch, Great Tit, Blue Tit and Blackbird all fighting for food. Tree Sparrows are doing well, but I'm a bit... -
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Ian, Not sure if it is the same bird, but we had a similar ross's / snow type goose in a visit to Snettisham earlier this year. A thread was soon started after my pics were uploaded to Birdguides (picture is on first post in thread)... -
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Upper Teesdale Very windy on the moors, during this forenoon visit to Upper Teesdale. Twenty Black Grouse, seventeen Red Grouse, a pair of Grey Partridge and five Northern Wheatear were near Langdon Beck. Greylag Goose (4 over), Common Sandpiper (6), Golden Plover (4), Lapwing (10+), Curlew... -
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Tunstall A pair of Blackcaps, two Song Thrushes, a single Dipper and two Common Sandpipers were at Witton Gate. Tunstall Woods produced four Pied Flycatchers (2 pairs), at least three Common Redstart, a Garden Warbler and a single Wood Warbler. Other species that were recorded included Green... -
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Upper Teesdale Thirty two Black Grouse were seen at three seperate locations. Approximately ten Red Grouse were also seen, along with good numbers of Lapwing (30+), Curlew (20+), Common Redshank (10+), Pheasant (20+), Meadow Pipit (30+) and Common Buzzard (10+). A female Ring Ouzel was back on... -
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I often see Deer on the outskirts of the park, but have not seen them inside for a good few years. In saying that, they are sure to be at the top end (where the Redstarts were this morning). Less disturbance from the public there! DaveB