Gateshead and Beyond

Another excellent seawatch at Whitburn. No stand-out rarities today, but plenty moving and superb views of a Balearic Shearwater. 05.50-09...

The Great Shearwater went north past a packed Whitburn Obs at 17.28. It capped an excellent day seawatching and was swiftly followed by a hi...

At 06.20 this morning a Little Shearwater flew north past Whitburn, about 400m out, the ideal distance to give good, prolonged views. Flying...

More seawatching from Whitburn with the continuing north-westerly. Boat loads of Gannet and Kittiwake were moving with some goodies among th...

An excellent seawatch from Whitburn this morning. The strengthening north-westerly did the trick with loads of birds passing, including som...

The over-night northerly blow did not happen, so this morning's seawatch was not as good as expected. Still a few good birds though with...

With the wind starting to turn northerly it was time for some seawatching from Whitburn. Although the north wind hadn't been blowing for...