in and around south tyneside (1 Viewer)

[IanMc]

2 med gulls on approach road to trow this morning, at least one was ringed

 

[Boldon Buzzard]

Little Ringed Plover at Boldon Flats mid-day

 

[IanMc]

Approx 20 waxwing in sunningdale, south shields this morning

 

[dampflippers]

Has anyone EVER heard of hazel dormice being present in South Tyneside (or anywhere else in the north east for that matter), or anecdotes from the older generation?

There are hopes of finding and helping isolated populations.

 

[martin kitching]

I'm not aware of any records from South Tyneside. Mammals, Amphibians and Reptiles of the North East describes a lack of contemporary and historical records for the species in North East England, limited recording effort for a difficult to locate species and infrequent reports which are usually not supported by any additional evidence. Northumberland is considered to be the northern limit of the species distribution, with records in the county only from the Tyne Valley (Stocksfield) and the Allen Valley. There are records from County Durham (although none since 2001 - and that was unverified) in the valleys of the Wear, Tees, Derwent and Tyne.

cheers
martin

Has anyone EVER heard of hazel dormice being present in South Tyneside (or anywhere else in the north east for that matter), or anecdotes from the older generation?

There are hopes of finding and helping isolated populations.

 

[IanMc]

32 waxwing on westcot ave, corner of horsely hill road south shields this morning

 

[IanMc]

Still 9 waxwings giving canny views this afternoon

 

[dampflippers]

Thanks Martin.

I'm not aware of any records from South Tyneside. Mammals, Amphibians and Reptiles of the North East describes a lack of contemporary and historical records for the species in North East England, limited recording effort for a difficult to locate species and infrequent reports which are usually not supported by any additional evidence. Northumberland is considered to be the northern limit of the species distribution, with records in the county only from the Tyne Valley (Stocksfield) and the Allen Valley. There are records from County Durham (although none since 2001 - and that was unverified) in the valleys of the Wear, Tees, Derwent and Tyne.

cheers
martin

 

[ian hamilton]

Boldon Flats 0700-0920.
2 Grey Heron, pr Canada Geese, 20 Wigeon, c30 Teal, 4 Mallard, 4 Coot, c6 Moorhen, 43 Lapwing, 1 Snipe, 2 Curlew, 15 Redshsnk, 1 ad Lbb Gull.

 

[ian hamilton]

Iceland Gull on Whitburn Steels at 0820.

 

[Boldon Buzzard]

Drake Mandarin paired with female Mallard at Boldon Flats this evening. The birds were observed yesterday here by Keith copulating. That could be interesting.

 

[Boldon Buzzard]

Drake Mandarin at Boldon Flats again this evening. Pair Gadwall at West Pastures Pool also 11 Wigeon, 18 Teal, 2 Mallard, 2 Canada Geese, 2 Greylag and 8 Pied Wagtail.

 

[dampflippers]

Is it a black-tailed godwit on the flooded field corner on Moor Lane, (Whitburn side opp academy)?

 

[dampflippers]

This is it.

 

[Jeff Turner]

Counted five wheatears on soil mounds academy car park off moor lane this afternoon.
Easily viewed from roadside

 

[Adam W]

This is it.

Yes thats a Black Tailed Godwit, very nice too.

 

[Jarra Sid]

Bird I.D.

Hi,Can anyone I.D, this for me.I only managed one photo as It flew overhead(Boldon)..

 

[Stuart2012]

Shields pier 2pm 23 possibly more Wheatears. Brigade hut 5 swallows. Trow (gun) rock 1 very dar k coloured shortie.
Another 20 plus wheatears 7 grey wagtails 10plus mippits and a few starling all together in one flock at scrubland at the back of Masefield drive Biddick hall. Probably won't be there tomorrow though. As I was leaving 2 young Aholes set fire to field and bushes. Its happening at station burn and colliery woods aswel. Probably same SCUM. A good day spoilt.

 

[IanMc]

couple house martins over harton moor estate tonight near brinkburn school

 

[Mark Newsome]

Durham Bird Club AGM

Durham Bird Club's AGM is taking place this coming Friday - 19/04/2013 - at 7:30 pm. The venue is Durham Wildlife Trust headquarters at Rainton Meadows. We would be delighted if you could attend and show some support for your Club.

As an extra incentive, we also have Blanaid Denman, the RSPBs "Skydancer Engagement Officer" to give a talk about the RSPB's Skydancer Project for Hen Harrier conservation. Entrance is free.

If you're not a member and want to see what happens in the club and maybe join, you're more than welcome to attend.

Mark