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Mark Newsome
Born to seawatch...
Good numbers of birds at Whitburn Steel this evening: 2 adult Med Gulls, Goosander, 3000+ Golden Plover, Grey Plover, 9 Bar-wits and 250+ Redshank. Also plenty of seaweed there, so good feeding for the Turnstones, and at least 12 Rock Pipits present.
StevieEvans
Well-known member
Durham Dozen
The 12 Core species (eventually) chosen :-
Kestrel, Tawny Owl
House Martin, Yellow Wagtail, Spotted Flycatcher
Starling, Green Woodpecker
Tree Sparrow, Corn Bunting, Yellowhammer, Skylark
Lapwing ( with inland lowland Redshank, Curlew & Snipe )
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The 12 Core species (eventually) chosen :-
Kestrel, Tawny Owl
House Martin, Yellow Wagtail, Spotted Flycatcher
Starling, Green Woodpecker
Tree Sparrow, Corn Bunting, Yellowhammer, Skylark
Lapwing ( with inland lowland Redshank, Curlew & Snipe )
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Mark Newsome
Born to seawatch...
Great to see field work and surveys being given such a major role in the 'new' DBC. Let's hope it gets some of the 'lost sheep' (ex-members) back involved to take the club forward. Once they get the next annual report (by the end of the year hopefully) and a couple more bulletins, they'll be flocking back.
Mark Newsome
Born to seawatch...
Nice photos Russkie - there's certainly a 'wow' factor when you see the flock twisting and wheeling over the coastline, especially on a decent day with blue skies.
Quiet at Whitburn today, although 2 lucky birders had a 'gull double' - a juv Sabs north very close in at 09.45 and an adult Glaucous at 11.00.
Quiet at Whitburn today, although 2 lucky birders had a 'gull double' - a juv Sabs north very close in at 09.45 and an adult Glaucous at 11.00.
StevieEvans
Well-known member
DBC Conservation Officer dealing with (DWT & Defra) about threats to a pond which has started to be infilled on South Tyneside. (often holds 100+ Teal)
Several local DBC members (instigated & organised by Russkie) have come forward to do a full survey of a farm nr Hetton. Currently under stewardship, but farmer keen to do more for birds, excellent potential here to help DBAP species like Corn Bunting, Tree Sparrow, Bullfinch & Barn Owl.
NB. Large no's of Nest Boxes are required asap for this project....
Other species specific surveys in 2006 may include Dabchick, Kingfisher, Nuthatch... any views or ideas on Projects or Surveys you'd like to see, EMail me.
Details are also required for all & any existing nest box schemes (20 plus boxes) as we have little data on these.
& of course the Long-eared Owl survey will run again, starting in the New Year (for those of you who maybe ............ didnt hear about it last year.... ;-)
1000 mixed gulls over the Wear / Landfill at Low Willington, where Iceland was seen several times last year.
ringtail Hen Harrier favouring The Long Drag late afternoons.
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Several local DBC members (instigated & organised by Russkie) have come forward to do a full survey of a farm nr Hetton. Currently under stewardship, but farmer keen to do more for birds, excellent potential here to help DBAP species like Corn Bunting, Tree Sparrow, Bullfinch & Barn Owl.
NB. Large no's of Nest Boxes are required asap for this project....
Other species specific surveys in 2006 may include Dabchick, Kingfisher, Nuthatch... any views or ideas on Projects or Surveys you'd like to see, EMail me.
Details are also required for all & any existing nest box schemes (20 plus boxes) as we have little data on these.
& of course the Long-eared Owl survey will run again, starting in the New Year (for those of you who maybe ............ didnt hear about it last year.... ;-)
1000 mixed gulls over the Wear / Landfill at Low Willington, where Iceland was seen several times last year.
ringtail Hen Harrier favouring The Long Drag late afternoons.
SE
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Where In Whitburn
Very impressed with your photo's of the Plovers, I have scutinised the photos trying to recognise the area of whitburn to no avail, as I thought I might try and pop over tomorrow afternoon as I have some time on my hands, one of the photos appear to be near the old Lime Kilns near Souter Point am I near tthe mark or way off.
DenBee 8-P
Hi Russkie.russkie said:
Very impressed with your photo's of the Plovers, I have scutinised the photos trying to recognise the area of whitburn to no avail, as I thought I might try and pop over tomorrow afternoon as I have some time on my hands, one of the photos appear to be near the old Lime Kilns near Souter Point am I near tthe mark or way off.
DenBee 8-P
hi denbee
they were in the field behind the observatory [sea watching hut !!] by the conservation area.
funny thing happened there today - i heard call that i thought might be a strange warbler migrant - like a scratching / squeeling sound for about 5 mins - bit whitethroatish - anyway i searched the grass and bushes and it turns out it was a pair of WEASELS fighting. they were so engrossed i got to within about 6 inches and managed to scare the bigger one off - so i hope i saved the little one from being savaged - nice sighting thou.
cheers
Nigel
they were in the field behind the observatory [sea watching hut !!] by the conservation area.
funny thing happened there today - i heard call that i thought might be a strange warbler migrant - like a scratching / squeeling sound for about 5 mins - bit whitethroatish - anyway i searched the grass and bushes and it turns out it was a pair of WEASELS fighting. they were so engrossed i got to within about 6 inches and managed to scare the bigger one off - so i hope i saved the little one from being savaged - nice sighting thou.
cheers
Nigel
HaWTHORN DENE SIGHTINGS
(1) Blackbird
(2) Male Great Spotted Woodpecker
(3) Redwing
(4) Siskin
(5) Kestrel
(6) Wren
(7) Great Tit
(8) Wood Pigeon
(10) Green Woodpecker ( Heard )
(11) Pheasant
(12) Bluetit
(13) Robin
(14) Greenfinch
(15) Goldfinch
(16 Carrion Crow
(17) Rock Dove
All sighted in and around Quarry Area, but alas no sign of Yellow Browed Warbler
DenBee
(1) Blackbird
(2) Male Great Spotted Woodpecker
(3) Redwing
(4) Siskin
(5) Kestrel
(6) Wren
(7) Great Tit
(8) Wood Pigeon
(10) Green Woodpecker ( Heard )
(11) Pheasant
(12) Bluetit
(13) Robin
(14) Greenfinch
(15) Goldfinch
(16 Carrion Crow
(17) Rock Dove
All sighted in and around Quarry Area, but alas no sign of Yellow Browed Warbler
DenBee
Mark Newsome
Born to seawatch...
swift sp. seen over Cornthwaite Park, Whitburn this morning. Late swifts are always worth checking out, so anyone in the area over the weekend, keep your eyes skyward....
(both Common and Pallid Swifts reported in North Norfolk today.)
(both Common and Pallid Swifts reported in North Norfolk today.)
StevieEvans
Well-known member
Herrington C.P (1.5 hour this morning, from surfaced trackways only.)
44 species.
800 Starling single flock on rough pasture, 12 Fieldfare, 3 Redwing, 2 Song Thrush, 5 Mistle Thrush, 4 Blackbird
female Stonechat at bottom of Bmx track. 1 Yellowhammer, 3Reed Bunting, 85 Linnet, 7 Chaffinch, 3 Goldfinch, 50+ Meadow Pipit, 20+ Skylark
13 Grey Partridge (single covey), 7 Magpie, 8 Carrion Crow, 150 mixed Jackdaw / Rook, 100 Wood Pigeon.
Singles of Kestrel & Sparrowhawk. singles of Blue Tit & Great Tit
10 Snipe, 39 Lapwing, 1 Heron, 3 Cormorant (used to people, roosting 25m away from path), BH, C, H.Gulls, 2 Grey Wagtail, 5 Pied Wagtail.
Mute Swan now 4 adult pairs (2prs still with last years cygnets)
1 Pink footed Goose (unringed) with 48 Canadas & a Greylag pair.
3 Dabchick, 1 Wigeon, 3 Teal, 7 Moorhen, Coot, Mallard, Tufted Duck.
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44 species.
800 Starling single flock on rough pasture, 12 Fieldfare, 3 Redwing, 2 Song Thrush, 5 Mistle Thrush, 4 Blackbird
female Stonechat at bottom of Bmx track. 1 Yellowhammer, 3Reed Bunting, 85 Linnet, 7 Chaffinch, 3 Goldfinch, 50+ Meadow Pipit, 20+ Skylark
13 Grey Partridge (single covey), 7 Magpie, 8 Carrion Crow, 150 mixed Jackdaw / Rook, 100 Wood Pigeon.
Singles of Kestrel & Sparrowhawk. singles of Blue Tit & Great Tit
10 Snipe, 39 Lapwing, 1 Heron, 3 Cormorant (used to people, roosting 25m away from path), BH, C, H.Gulls, 2 Grey Wagtail, 5 Pied Wagtail.
Mute Swan now 4 adult pairs (2prs still with last years cygnets)
1 Pink footed Goose (unringed) with 48 Canadas & a Greylag pair.
3 Dabchick, 1 Wigeon, 3 Teal, 7 Moorhen, Coot, Mallard, Tufted Duck.
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shibdon
shibdon pond today
nothing out of the ordinary
snipe redshank kingfisher shoveler teal mallard wigeon
heres a few photos from there - i was pleased with the kingfisher even though the fous is not 100% because its so hard to get them.
nigel
shibdon pond today
nothing out of the ordinary
snipe redshank kingfisher shoveler teal mallard wigeon
heres a few photos from there - i was pleased with the kingfisher even though the fous is not 100% because its so hard to get them.
nigel
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Dawdon/Hawthorn today
Had a small flock of Twite (20 plus 5 Linnet) at the carpark at Dawdon Blast Beach today. There is a fenced-off area behind the car-park and they were in there. Also a Ring Ouzel at Hawthorn Quarry.
Also, there was a flock of seven swan sp. (Mute or Whooper on size I suppose) flying south about 500 yds off shore at 3.00pm past the blast beach. I only had my bins - did anyone else see them and if so, can you tell me what they were!!?? :stuck:
Cheers
Steve
Had a small flock of Twite (20 plus 5 Linnet) at the carpark at Dawdon Blast Beach today. There is a fenced-off area behind the car-park and they were in there. Also a Ring Ouzel at Hawthorn Quarry.
Also, there was a flock of seven swan sp. (Mute or Whooper on size I suppose) flying south about 500 yds off shore at 3.00pm past the blast beach. I only had my bins - did anyone else see them and if so, can you tell me what they were!!?? :stuck:
Cheers
Steve
StevieEvans
Well-known member
Brasside Stores dusk
2 each of Little Owl & Kestrel
Lanchester, Kings Head
Dippers & Otter this morning
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2 each of Little Owl & Kestrel
Lanchester, Kings Head
Dippers & Otter this morning
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john gardiner
Well-known member
[/B]River Derwent Ebchester Kingfisher
Newlands male Sparrowhawk
Cowbyers Hill pair of Buzzards, 6 Fieldfare and male Kestrel
Carricks Hill picnic area GSW and flock of goldcrests
Derwent Reservoir Green Woodpecker, 8 male Pheasants, female Goosander, 22 Mallard, 11 Cormorant, 2 Grey Heron and had 10 Carrion Crow and 20 B-H Gull circling over a stoat killing a rabbit. When it eventually killed the birds flew off except 2 Carrion Crows who would not go near the stoat
entrance to Derwent Reservoir sailing club pair of Kestrels and flock of Goldcrests, Blue, Coal and Long tailed Tits
Millstone Hill 92 Lapwing, 28 B-H gull, 7 Rook, 23 Starling and cock Pheasant]
Holmside male Kestrel[/B][/B]
West Edmondsley female Kestrel
Newlands male Sparrowhawk
Cowbyers Hill pair of Buzzards, 6 Fieldfare and male Kestrel
Carricks Hill picnic area GSW and flock of goldcrests
Derwent Reservoir Green Woodpecker, 8 male Pheasants, female Goosander, 22 Mallard, 11 Cormorant, 2 Grey Heron and had 10 Carrion Crow and 20 B-H Gull circling over a stoat killing a rabbit. When it eventually killed the birds flew off except 2 Carrion Crows who would not go near the stoat
entrance to Derwent Reservoir sailing club pair of Kestrels and flock of Goldcrests, Blue, Coal and Long tailed Tits
Millstone Hill 92 Lapwing, 28 B-H gull, 7 Rook, 23 Starling and cock Pheasant]
Holmside male Kestrel[/B][/B]
West Edmondsley female Kestrel
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