Rare and Scarce birds in the Teesmouth Area (1 Viewer)

[Boy Wonder]

I have pinched this thread idea from a few other Forums where, while not being the busiest of threads, still has a good following and provides a useful service and allows information to be found and shared quickly.

Cleveland has always been an incredible place for good quality birds and with RSPB Saltholme now firmly established in one of the best birding areas in the country more and more people are coming to the area.

In simple numbers more birders + more unusual birds being found + more birders wanting to see these scarcities + more birders sharing information about these records = this thread. The aim of this thread would be to provide information from the rarity hotspots, South Gare, Hartlepool Headland, Tees Marshes, as well as any location where something happens to turn up so anyone wanting to visit for the day can, at a glance, see whats about and get details of where to see it.

It would be great to try and tie this in with those out there with smart phones that can access and update the thread from in the field. Hopefully this won't be taking anything away from the news services but might cover and provide more detail than they can offer.

If it doesn't work it doesn't work but no harm in trying.

 

[simmojunior]

Excellent idea.

I wonder if a twitter account would be a good way of doing it.

People can then "tweet" to this account and everyone can view it easily including the bird news services. Problem with this is one person would have to spend the time operating it.

 

[Boy Wonder]

I think there are a few twitter accounts already up and running for rarities but not within the area and the problem then is, as you say, someone having the account and filtering the information. Also you only have 140 chracters to say things in.

On here you/anyone can cut and paste information from other threads (Durham for Tees Marshes or Yorkshire for South Gare and around) or simply enter it directly themselves if you're in the field at the time or when you get back.

 

[Boy Wonder]

Will give this a whirl..... highlights this week, and therefore potentially this weekend are
Glossy Ibis, Green-winged Teal, 3 x Water Pipit, Little Gull, Med Gull, LRP, Marsh Harrier, Bittern, Avocet, SEO all around the Tees Marshes with Iceland Gull at South Gare.

Not a bad wee day out if you're wondering where to go this weekend

 

[RicardoWensleydale]

I have a couple of photos of birds from the Cleveland area i could do with some help with. How do you attach photos?

 

[IanF]

I have a couple of photos of birds from the Cleveland area i could do with some help with. How do you attach photos?

You'd be better off posting them in the Bird Identification forum as they'd attract wider audience.

Select 'new post' complete the text box and scroll down the page and select 'manage attachments' to add a photo making sure your photo is within the stated size limits. You can attach five photos per post.

If you're replying to an existing thread then make sure you use the 'post reply' button rather than the 'quick reply box' and the same 'manage attachments' option will be visible.

 

[Boy Wonder]

Seems like spring is starting at last Stunning red-spotted Bluethroat at Hartlepool, Nightingale in full song at Cowpen Bewley, 2 drake Garganey, 1st summer Little Gull and Bittern at Saltholme. Hopefully more to come for the weekend.

 

[Boy Wonder]

Red-spotted Bluethroat still present on Rowell Street this morning

For anyone wanting information and details of Hartlepool headland locations, go here

http://www.teesmouthbc.com/forumtbc/index.php?topic=1168.0

 

[Boy Wonder]

The Western Orphean Warbler still showing from the Bowling Green at 10:30. Possible Golden Oriole in the area too...

Link to the Headland locations below

http://www.teesmouthbc.com/forumtbc/index.php?topic=1168.0

 

[woodhornbirder]

anymore info on the spotted sand, reported yesterday morning?...at scaling dam i think it was.

 

[Boy Wonder]

anymore info on the spotted sand, reported yesterday morning?...at scaling dam i think it was.

Unfortunately not. Found and reported late evening so I don't think those that saw it were in double figures. Think the report from the morning was a negative as it couldn't be relocated.

 

[Boy Wonder]

Fantastic evening on Seaton Snook at high tide yesterday. Loads of Dunlin and Ringed Plovers to enjoy while waiting for the Broad-Billed Sand to show. Also dotted amongst them were a few Curlew Sandpipers and a supporting cast of Grey Plover, Sanderling, Knot and Bar-tailed Godwit (some of the latter two still looking splendid) providing a real wader treat. The Tern roost was impressive too with 4 Black Terns, adult Roseate and lots of Arctics in amongst the 300+ Sandwich and Commons. If you want some practise on your tern id skills then can think of no better place to be than the Snook at high tide tonight Who knows what else you might see...?