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  1. June Atkinson

    Northumbrian Birding

    Staple Island I take it that you were able to land on Staple? The last twice I've been, the swell was too great. Did you hear the seals singing - that's magical! I'm so glad you have enjoyed your Northumbrian trip; no doubt you will be coming back...................... June
  2. June Atkinson

    Northumbrian Birding

    The Wynding Bamburgh For eiders, we have always found them either in Amble Harbour - wonderful Fish & chips and Ice Cream. There is also a one-hour boat trip round Coquet Island from the Harbour. Or The Winding at Bamburgh often has groups of male eider and/or the crêches of young with...
  3. June Atkinson

    Northumbrian Birding

    Hen Harrier Day This was well flagged up, Mick, but we haven't had any follow-up - or I haven't seen anything. Have you?
  4. June Atkinson

    Northumbrian Birding

    An extension is required! With all the recommendations you're getting, you need to book another three weeks!
  5. June Atkinson

    Northumbrian Birding

    A journey into wonderland I'd be the first to welcome you to Northumberland, and hope that you have a wonderful time. I know most of these places mentioned, but if you fancy a country trip, why not come and see our Red Kites in Gateshead's Derwent Valley? All our info is on our website...
  6. June Atkinson

    Northumbrian Birding

    Oystercatcher on Muggleswick Moor Spent an idyllic afternoon in and around the Derwent Reservoir - one of my favourite places. We swam at Eddys Bridge - before the reservoir was built!!! But it was interesting to see oystercatchers and of course lots of lapwings, whose flight is impossible to...
  7. June Atkinson

    Northumbrian Birding

    Bearded tit A beautiful and quite rare tit. I'm very envious :-)
  8. June Atkinson

    Northumbrian Birding

    Goats on the roof and a redstart! Were the goats there? I know the new owners and I wish them well. Look out for ospreys, too.
  9. June Atkinson

    Northumbrian Birding

    Dog harassing seal Were you not tempted to challenge her - and the dog's - behaviour?
  10. June Atkinson

    Northumbrian Birding

    What about red kites? When your friend has finished studying the rooks, red kites are an absolute gift - they are local and they are very vocal!
  11. June Atkinson

    Northumbrian Birding

    2014 Red Kite survey - your help is needed 2014 Red Kite Breeding Survey Friends of Red Kites (FoRK) are planning a survey of breeding red kites in the north east of England next spring and early summer. The aim of the survey is to establish the number of breeding pairs of red kites in Durham...
  12. June Atkinson

    Northumbrian Birding

    Red Kite Roost Watch Attached is a poster/flyer for our next Roost Watch, on Saturday 18th January 2014. Details are on our website. www.friendsofredkites.org.uk Happy New Year! June
  13. June Atkinson

    Northumbrian Birding

    Osprey on migration Wonder where it was coming from - Kielder? Loch of the Lowes in Dunkeld, perhaps Loch Garten? Any visible rings if you managed to get close in with your binocs? It's magical, following these magnificent birds as they fly south. The Bassenthwaite thread is following...
  14. June Atkinson

    Northumbrian Birding

    Ring-necked parakeet Thanks Andy ................... And here it is this morning, doing acrobatics on the Garden feeders! They've been coming for nearly two years, but never with what appears to be a youngster. Maybe I ought to see if they can be encouraged to come to feed from my hand :-)
  15. June Atkinson

    Northumbrian Birding

    A young parakeet perhaps? Ponteland For months a parakeet has visited the feeders (high energy advanced seed mix!) On a few occasions, two came. This evening, a single one arrived and I was immediately struck by the fluffiness of its plumage. Is it possible that both adults have been...
  16. June Atkinson

    Northumbrian Birding

    A first Red Kite for the Farnes Some exciting news breaking from the Farnes - first a Black Kite flew over then later the same day, a Red Kite caused quite a stir. It is the first red kite ever seen over the Farnes! More from the Farnes Blog: http://farnephoto.blogspot.co.uk/:t:
  17. June Atkinson

    Northumbrian Birding

    Surprising visitors Two little, rather drab birds flew into the garden this morning and made straight for the niger seed feeder. I didn't take much notice but then I caught sight of a little patch of red on the crown of the nearer bird. I had no idea what they were, so grabbed the camera and...
  18. June Atkinson

    Northumbrian Birding

    Chiffchaff in Northumberland A friend reports a chiffchaff in her garden here in Ponteland. I have never seen or heard this bird, but maybe one day....................
  19. June Atkinson

    Northumbrian Birding

    Swarland kites A good idea to involve the school, with the proviso that the Head stresses the fact that red kites are a Schedule 1 bird of prey and protected by law. Nest sites must not be disturbed and the birds should not be approached. How to help...
  20. June Atkinson

    Northumbrian Birding

    Kites in Swarland? That would be a great help - each time I/we have gone and spent time in the area south-east of Alnwick, we've seen nothing. But this last report was a sound one, so maybe you will see evidence that kites are in that area. If we can help with info - leaflets etc, please let...
  21. June Atkinson

    Northumbrian Birding

    Blackcap One appeared in the front garden here in Ponteland on Tuesday this week. By the time I had dashed for my camera, it was gone, of course!
  22. June Atkinson

    Northumbrian Birding

    Beautiful shots, Ron. Amazing that it was so accessible.
  23. June Atkinson

    Northumbrian Birding

    Red Kites in Northumberland A report has come in of a pair of red kites seen in the Swarland area. Please keep looking; it would be so encouraging to know that the kites are moving up-county. The more people know, the safer the kites are! I know that sounds rather odd, but in fact that is one...
  24. June Atkinson

    Northumbrian Birding

    Gorgeous - such colourful birds. In our other house, which faced a long hedge, a flock of sixty waxwings arrived and within twenty minutes had stripped the whole length of the hedge bare of its berries!
  25. June Atkinson

    Northumbrian Birding

    Yes, Gill, now that I think about it, it was a BF meet. Why don't we do these any more - or have I missed them? It was always a good chance to meet folk. We had a well-attended one at the Black Horse years ago.
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