Northumbrian Birding (1 Viewer)

[zacatzooba]

Hi June,
that's brilliant that the birds are moving about - and probably good for the gene pool! thanks for all the info.
regards
rob

 

[woodhornbirder]

Fantastic news from druridge!!!

http://ipinswildlifeblog.blogspot.com/

one of my fav uk ducks. Great to hear they are having sucess so far north!

 

[Barred Wobbler]

There's a convicted egger lives about 3 miles away from there. Let's hope they don't come back next year now that he's been alerted.

 

[grumps]

Hello all. I'm staying at Alnmouth for the week beginning 7th July and would welcome any information regarding good sites. Where is the nearest place for good sea watching and what is likely to be around? Shearwaters? Also any information on the Farnes would be welcome - i.e. which is the best trip and what is likely to be about.Anything else would be welcome.

Many thanks,

Hugh

 

[The Liverbirder]

If it's not Wood and it's not Green it must be.......

......Common. Had a quick look this evening at Holywell Pond and the Beehive. No sign of said Sandpipers but a Common on the shore from the public hide at Holywell. Relax - photos to follow as it's too late now! :t:

 

[brianr]

Hello all. I'm staying at Alnmouth for the week beginning 7th July and would welcome any information regarding good sites. Where is the nearest place for good sea watching and what is likely to be around? Shearwaters? Also any information on the Farnes would be welcome - i.e. which is the best trip and what is likely to be about.Anything else would be welcome.

Many thanks,

Hugh

Hi Hugh, Inner Farne has everything and is great for close contact with the birds . Church point Newbiggin is possibly the the best sea watching point.
Druridge bay reserves are nearby. A good starting point is to check out this blog as it has lots of local sites with up to date info.

http://boulmerbirder.blogspot.com/
As to sea watching there is a chance of shearwaters and skuas, just depends on the weather.

 

[The Liverbirder]

Two from last night. The Common Sandpiper from HP and the not-so-ducklings from BF.

 

[grumps]

Thanks Brian,much appreciated. Any ideas anyone of the best boat trip to book on?

Thanks again,

 

[rokermartin]

Thanks Brian,much appreciated. Any ideas anyone of the best boat trip to book on?

Thanks again,

Billy Shields boat trips from Seahouses are the best ones to go on.

 

[brianr]

Thanks Brian,much appreciated. Any ideas anyone of the best boat trip to book on?

Thanks again,

Ours was a private hire for all day landing first on Staple Island for two hours, then on Inner Farne for another two hours.

Not sure as to individual day trips but if you can ,find one that gives you as much time on Inner Farne as possible. i think all the trips take in the seal colonies and do the historical bit about Grace Darling.

Hope you have a great day out and i look forward to hearing how you get on.

PS take a hat or stand next to a tall person, cos the Arctic terns take no prisoners , a ringed plover has a nest just yards from the landing area and the wardens may be able to pinpoint the couple of Roseate terns that are on the island

 

[grumps]

Thanks. About six years since I was last up there so looking forward to it. Time will be limited which is why I appreciate your kind replies.

Thanks again.

Hugh

 

[Stewart J.]

Thanks. About six years since I was last up there so looking forward to it. Time will be limited which is why I appreciate your kind replies.

Thanks again.

Hugh

Yo Hugh,

Off to Farnes tomorrow with Billy Shield, taking our bird mad 8 year old god-daughter, fingers crossed for good weather. Hope you have a good holiday up here.

Stewart

 

[tony robb]

There's a convicted egger lives about 3 miles away from there. Let's hope they don't come back next year now that he's been alerted.

lets not bother in any good news then........

 

[Stewart J.]

For those who do not have access to the Hexham Courant, its nice to read something positive about Harriers in Northumberland

http://www.hexham-courant.co.uk/news/news_at_a_glance/1.130868

Congratulations to all concerned, a marvelous effort.

Stewart

 

[Barred Wobbler]

Now that is good news.

 

[seggs]

Great news Stewart!...Well done to everyone involved:clap:

 

[brianr]

Cracking news Stewart, and a big congrats to all those who have put in time to protect the nest site.
Well done guys :clap::clap::clap:

 

[woodhornbirder]

2 Great crested grebes on QE2. Been 1 bird there since feb, but first time this year ive seen 2 there; unclear if they are m/f

 

[seggs]

Little egret at Druridge from the budge screen early afternoon, and again at Cresswell more then likely the same bird, also a common sand at Cresswell on the north pool, Curlews seem to be returning, 20+.
a few record shots of time here.

 

[Newton Stringer]

There were a couple of crossbills at Low Newton today...