The year started with the relative freedom of Tier 4. A couple of seawatches and a trip up into Northumberland got the year off to a flying start. Some decent birds with Hawfinch, Egyptian Goose, Smew, Ruff and Black Redstart the pick.
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| Hawfinch at Abbey Mill, Morpeth |
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| Black Redstart at Newbiggin |
Unfortunately, full lockdown kicked in and I was restricted to Gateshead. The restrictions have, however, meant that a few decent local birds have been unearthed.
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| Mandarin at Swalwell |
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| Glaucous Gull at Stella |
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| Pintail at Shibdon |
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| Siskin at Watergate |
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| Barnacle Goose at Derwenthaugh Staiths |
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| Greenshank at Derwenthaugh Staiths |
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| Iceland Gull at Stella |
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| Little Owl |
A few other bits and bobs unphotographed include skeins of Pink-footed Geese, Barn Owl, singing Chiffchaff, Pochard, Goldeneye and plenty of Woodcock.
