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    Durham Birding

    If you leave Durham and head south on the A167 to Croxdale, turn right onto the minor road towards Browney, and after about 100 yards turn left onto the now disused road and park at the bridge over the river Wear. Often there are Dipper on the rocks to the east of the bridge.
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    Northumbrian Birding

    Many thanks. Another forum member has also pm'd me a map so will visit in the very near future
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    Northumbrian Birding

    Hi - could someone please tell me if Prestwick Carr is accessible by wheelchair, and if so pm me driving directions (I know my way out of Newcastle to the airport) Thanks
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    Durham Birding

    The parakeet is now fair game under new rules from the wildlife watchdog Natural England which allow the birds to be shot without a licence. Seems a bit draconian, although I believe they are causing problems in orchards in the south east. :C
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    Northumbrian Birding

    Haven't actually counted them, but there seem to be a lot less kittiwakes nesting on the Tyne bridge this year
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    Northumbrian Birding

    The road between Seaton Carew (Hartlepool) and Port Clarence. Leaving Seaton Carew past the golf course there is a turning on the left marked 'North Gare' The road leads down to a car park and there are loads of different birds to be seen. Past the turning to North Gare the road rises over a...
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    Durham Birding

    Thanks neil - beak is wrong colour in my book, hence my confusion
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    Durham Birding

    Can someone ID this one please. According to my book it is a Terek Sandpiper, which is a native of Russia Saw it above Rookhope in Weardale this afternon
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    Durham Birding

    Armed with the scuzz and jaybee guide, managed a good lunch of ham and cheese sandwich then these 2 appeared Only trouble was in organising my sandwiches I forgot my tripod and monopod :eek!: so result a bit blurred. Still, will add that as a side note and venture out again later in the week...
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    Durham Birding

    Go to Rookhope in Weardale. Head out towards Hexham and take the right turn up the steep hill towards Blanchland. At the top of the hill there are several black grouse to be seen
  11. Is this a Ross's Goose?

    Is this a Ross's Goose?

    Taken in Newcastle upon Tyne this week
    • dmwwp
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    Durham Birding

    Knew I shouldn't have bothered
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    Durham Birding

    OK - It's up to you whether you believe this: 14.20 this afternoon I was driving along the road between Woodland and Egglestone and saw a Golden Eagle. No, I wasnt seeing things and I have checked with my bird books since I came home. Sadly I couldnt get a pic as was leading a party of overseas...
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    Durham Birding

    Been a member of BF for a few weeks but only ever posted 3 photos in gallery when I first started. I like this Durham thread, although I am now exiled to Newcastle I can still escape south of the river. Have just purchased a digiscope to fit my Nikon, so once I figure out how to use the thing...
  15. this one IS a kittiwake

    this one IS a kittiwake

    sorry for posting the wrong pic and thanks to those who spotted my mistake!!
    • dmwwp
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    • Category: Britain & Europe
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    Comment by 'Guest' in media 'black backed gull over the river tyne'

    it is. I uploaded the wrong pic and didnt notice!!
    • dmwwp
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  17. black backed gull over the river tyne

    black backed gull over the river tyne

    • dmwwp
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    • Comments: 2
    • Category: Britain & Europe
  18. kittiwake over the river tyne

    kittiwake over the river tyne

    one of the kittiwake colony in newcastle upon tyne
    • dmwwp
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    • Category: Britain & Europe
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