Northumbrian Birding (1 Viewer)

[Nutcracker]

Goosanders more likely, but RBMergs not impossible :t:

 

[woodhornbirder]

Goosanders more likely, but RBMergs not impossible :t:

yes ;ogically i agree, they would be the ones who had bred up the tweed. However they looked too grey(the males) for goosanders.

 

[woodhornbirder]

alot of mud exposed on the wansbeck estuary atmo. between castle island and the wear.

wish id had been there in sep now....for peak wader passage. anyone know why the river is so low?

 

[Gill Osborne]

SWIFTS are back in Alnwick.....now just need the weather to begin to warm up to more summery temperatures!

 

[Gill Osborne]

Couple of hours at Boulmer today. Swallows aplenty and good numbers of Wheatear on cliffs at Longhoughton Steel, couple of Whimbrel and 13 Golden Plover in breeding plumage

 

[rollingthunder]

What is the status of Woodlark in Northumberland?

A mate from the Midlands is up at Seahouses for a weekend break and found one singing this morning at 10:30 on the coastal path between Seahouses and Banburgh Castle.....

Laurie

 

[rollingthunder]

Here it is.

 

[Bob Biggs]

Here it is.

Woodlark is rarer than rare in Northumberland unfortunately. More like Meadow Pipit.

 

[rollingthunder]

Hi Bob and thanks for replying.

I agree it is not the best marked bird and he says it was singing. I pointed out that it looked dark, out of 'habitat' and both head and wing pattern were not right.

Thanks again.

Laurie

 

[rollingthunder]

If anything Bob it looks more like Rock with the dark plumage and legs.

Laurie -

 

[Farnboro John]

If anything Bob it looks more like Rock with the dark plumage and legs.

Laurie -

No, It's definitely Meadow. The legs are just in shadow and who knows what the light was like - it is Northumberland.....

Bill shape is also wrong for Rock Pipit, not long or pointy enough.

John

 

[rollingthunder]

Cheers John👍🏻

 

[Derek Polley]

If anybody still uses this forum, which doesn't appear much, I'm heading over this weekend and I'm looking for any unusual birds in the Cresswell, Druridge, Chevington, Hauxley area.

 

[Bob Biggs]

If anybody still uses this forum, which doesn't appear much, I'm heading over this weekend and I'm looking for any unusual birds in the Cresswell, Druridge, Chevington, Hauxley area.

Hi Derek

Nothing really out of the ordinary at present. A couple of White Fronts on or near Chevington North Pool are the most recent additions. Red Headed Smew, Red Necked Grebe and Slavonian Grebe are all at Widdrington Moor Lake. A decent number of Twite near Cresswell Pond ( which is completely full of water so very few birds there).

Druridge Pools is worth a look. Lots of common birds there, including 5 Ruff.

Hope it picks up a bit for you ( and all of us)

Bob

 

[Murmur]

Checked with my neighbour and his blog and Bob seems to have summed it up pretty well.

Some redpolls and crossbills around the Country Park. Nowt much out of the ordinary.

 

[Derek Polley]

Thanks for that, will check Widdrington lake. Smew would be nice.

 

[Derek Polley]

Great day on Saturday, got ruff, white fronts and Slavonian grebe. Also good views of grey and red legged partridge and stock doves which are scarce/ rare at home. Fulmar at Snab Point, pink foot, Sanderling, grey plover and scoter. Twite flock found with a few skylarks as well. 78 species all told - could have hit 80 as we were missing a few we'd expect.

While scanning the sea at the burn I was sure I saw a few kittiwake going north, but wasn't sure. Is that possible?

Anyway enjoyed the day and stayed dry.

 

[Prestdj]

Great day on Saturday, got ruff, white fronts and Slavonian grebe. Also good views of grey and red legged partridge and stock doves which are scarce/ rare at home. Fulmar at Snab Point, pink foot, Sanderling, grey plover and scoter. Twite flock found with a few skylarks as well. 78 species all told - could have hit 80 as we were missing a few we'd expect.

While scanning the sea at the burn I was sure I saw a few kittiwake going north, but wasn't sure. Is that possible?

Anyway enjoyed the day and stayed dry.

had a few kittiwakes at bempton rspb the other week so not impossible for you to get them, sounds like a good day you had

 

[Derek Polley]

Trip report here, plus a few other local bits and pieces:

Mid term report from England

Lately back from England due to Storm Franklin which first cancelled and then delayed our return journey. Despite this we had a good (if wet...

bangorwestndcp.blogspot.com

 

[woodhornbirder]

Hope to check up on waders in the wansbeck area over next few days. want to try and get some footage if possible. my gear is very limited atmo(
(anyone got any old gear for sale?)

Made on an old bridge camera, will be experimenting with a camcorder next week, skeptical it will be any use, but will find out )