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    Durham Birding

    Spent nearly 3 years in Spain and saw and heard plenty of these.Beautiful bird and didn`t expect one to turn up in Teesside. Graham
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    Durham Birding

    Buzzard sat on hedge by the side of the road on Wynyard back road opposite the entrance to what used to be called Castle Eden Walkway giving excellent close up views, giving a few drivers a fright when swooping low over the road. Graham
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    Durham Birding

    I have a resident Pied Wagtail at the moment
  4. G

    Durham Birding

    At Saltholme today unaware it was official opening day.Here`s a few decent bird shots. Graham
  5. G

    Durham Birding

    SEO around Dormans pool car park tonight at about 4pm Graham
  6. G

    Durham Birding

    Thanks a lot Ian :t:. graham
  7. G

    Durham Birding

    Would I be right in thinking that Wynyard Woodland Park is the new name of Castle Eden Walkway?. Graham
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    Durham Birding

    I would also check out RGB Technology in Middlesbrough.I have bought quite a few things from them and the prices were very good and they are very knowledgeable.I bought a Bigma from them for £699 which was cheaper than the internet. Graham
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    Durham Birding

    That`s a beauty Ian.Next time he turns up send him up to my garden will you please :-O. Graham
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    Durham Birding

    I actually parked by the substation today for the first time.Couldn`t see the box but just had a small pair of bins in the car. Graham
  11. G

    Durham Birding

    Thanks for the prompt reply :t: unfortunately the mind is willing but the legs say no to the walking bit so will have to hope I get a glimpse from the main road. Graham
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    Durham Birding

    Is there any chance of seeing the Barn Owl on Greenabella marsh from the main road or do you have to a bit of walking onto the marsh itself? Graham
  13. G

    Durham Birding

    Went down Zinc Works Road at about 13.00pm.Fieldfare,Redwings and a Kestrel perched on the fence near the entrance.Stopped off at Greatham Creek where some birders pointed me towards a Brent Goose sat in amongst some Widgeon.Cold day but lovely and bright. Graham
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    Durham Birding

    I have been down by the smell factory and saw a fox sat inside the gates obviously waiting to be fed.When I worked down at Seal Sands foxes were regularly seen sitting outside various security gates where they were obviously being fed regularly. Graham
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    Durham Birding

    Cracking Barn Owl photo`s Ian will hopefully get down there and have a look myself. Graham
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    Durham Birding

    Glad I managed to get to Castle Eden Walkway on Sunday lunch time to see the Waxwings seeing as how they have all gone.It`s the first time I have seen that many that close.Moving back to Billingham next week and looking forward to all the birding action.It seems a lot more active than here in...
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    Durham Birding

    I totally agree with your last comment.When I signed up to the Durham Wildlife Trust at £5 a month I thought I was helping towards a knowledgeable worthwhile orginisation which would be helping to look after my local wildlife and give me an area which I could enjoy photographing wild birds and...
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    Durham Birding

    Hi Vivien there is a nature reserve called Low Barns in the village of Witton Le Wear which is about 5 mins from Witton Castle.It is signposted in Witton Le Wear and has several hides and also is along side the river Wear.You may be lucky to see a Kingfisher which are usually seen from the west...
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    Durham Birding

    Went to Low Barns today to try out new tripod and head (50th birthday pressie). I have to say there is more going on in my back garden.Feeding station completely empty and now overgrown and no sign of any new screens being erected.I no some say not to feed during summer months but is also...
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    Durham Birding

    Sat in the garden yesterday and a large raptor was soaring very high up.My lamps aren`t that good but the wife said she could just make out some white flashes under the wing and it definitely had a forked tail.can only think it was a red kite. Graham
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    Durham Birding

    I was at Zinc Works Road a couple of weeks back and there was a fox around then.
  22. G

    Durham Birding

    Hope you enjoyed your week Ian.Friends of ours have a caravan near Moffat and have said we should get up there as the wildlife/birdlife is great. Graham
  23. G

    Durham Birding

    Today on the road just out of West Auckland to Staindrop Barn Owl hunting along the hedgerows right next to the road.Could not believe it at first as it was 1 oclock in the afternoon.I thought they hunted mainly at dawn or dusk.Parked the car as soon as possible to get a better look but it had...
  24. G

    Durham Birding

    Stood in local branch of Morrisons when a bloke in FULL camo trousers and jacket walked in carrying a rifle in a shoulder carry case.Nobody said a word. Graham
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    Durham Birding

    Thanks for the info Gill much appreciated. Graham
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