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    Durham Birding

    Unmistakable call of a Chiffchaff in woods at South Cleatlam near Staindrop this afternoon
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    In AND around Sunderland

    Visited Washington Wildfowl and Wetland Trust on Monday. Good to see the common terns back in numbers and the avocets breeding. A suprise was that an Oystercatcher has chosen to lay her eggs in the stones/pebbles of the old flamingo enclosure.She took a break from incubating and revealed three...
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    In AND around Sunderland

    Timber Beach yesterday 12 to 2 Shelduck,Mallard,Redshank,Curlew,Oystercatcher,Common Gull,BH Gull,Herring Gull,Grey Heron,Blackcap,Goldfinch,Reed Bunting,Robin,Blackbird,Great,Blue and Long Tailed Tit,Willow Warbler,Wood Pigeon,Jackdaw,Carrion Crow,Magpie,Pheasant,Wren.
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    Durham Birding

    Good views of the Little Bunting at Elba Park this morning. Great to see a Dipper too, the water quality in the Burn has improved considerably. Also a pair of Grey Partridges, a Lapwing clearly distressed and dive bombing a dog in one of the plantations, the trees are only inches high and widely...
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    In AND around Sunderland

    AndyK .... Now I know why I had to put a gap in between the y and K when I got my user name !!!
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    Durham Birding

    Cheers Andy Mc, signed and shared on my facebook page too.
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    Hen Harrier persecution.

    Done :-)
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    In AND around Sunderland

    Cheers Adam :-) I know where you mean now.
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    In AND around Sunderland

    Hawthorn Dene I must visit this weekend, been all round the area but this is somewhere i havnt been to. I am keen to see the marsh tits, any advice on access,parking etc ? Thanks Andy
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    In AND around Sunderland

    They usually are at Concorde, just of the main street behind the old bingo hall.
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    Durham Birding

    Thanks for the replies on the Hawfinches. Sounds like I need to get a copy of the Durham Bird Club Book anyway :-)
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    Durham Birding

    Hi Paul, There was nothing out of the ordinary, GSW,Nuthatch etc. Does anyone know where I can see Hawfinches ? Send me a PM if the site is sensitive. Many thanks.
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    Durham Birding

    Tried 2 days on the trot for Hawfinches at Croxdale Hall/ Chapel but no luck. Anyone seen them recently ? Thanks.
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    In AND around Sunderland

    Kingfisher showing well in Roker Park the last 3 days. favourite spots being the railing on the stream bridge below the boating pool and the tree at the top south west of the boating pool ( above the green controls box ) with a half white/red square on it.
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    In AND around Sunderland

    WWT - Saline pool Paid a visit to WWT on Saturday and got a guided walk ( every 1st and 3rd Saturday in the month) . Took in the new saline pool, just before the tide came in. Should open albeit nearly a year late ( due to funding) in the Spring. Apparently a pair of Oystercatchers attempted to...
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    The birds & wildlife of Gateshead

    Otters Yes unfortunately the otter trust at Bowes has closed down
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    in and around south tyneside

    Originally Posted by daz_martin Guys I have seen loads of posts about West Pastures and raptors. Below is a link to where I think it is ! Where do you park ? Are you looking into the field where it looks like there is flood water on the map ...
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    Durham Birding

    Cheers Adam, thought it was but wanted a confirmation !
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    Durham Birding

    http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/165922_338154522931371_1142288941_n.jpg Anyone help ?? What is this ?? Thanks.
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    Durham Birding

    You are right Andrew, I am at the lakes walking/scrambling every other weekend and I am astonished at the amount of cuckoos calling in every valley you go into :-)
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    Durham Birding

    2slo Colours on the Swallow are superb.
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    Durham Birding

    Little Gull One flew very close to Saltholme Pools hide today and settled in amongst BH Gulls and Terns so got great perspective of the bird. Regularly seen Fox came within 2 metres of me at the dipping pools, looked at me and strolled on !
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    Durham Birding

    Saltholme. Watched the Glossy Ibis for a good half hour at Haverton Hole at about 12.30. Gorgeous colour as it moved. So pleased to have seen it.
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    in and around south tyneside

    Tawny on my roof in Ennerdale,Ashbrooke,Sunderland calling as I write in the loft conversion some 10 feet below,Velux window open, amazing sound !
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    In AND around Sunderland

    Cheers Adam,will give it a go !
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