Gateshead and Beyond

Still quiet around Gateshead this morning, so I headed up to Cresswell to try for some shots of the Long-billed Dowitcher. Present for over ...

Despite the cold weather, migrants have continued to trickle in. With small groups of Sand Martin passing north the first significant group ...

Within two minutes of arriving at Burdon Moor this morning the hoped for Wheatear popped up on the fence line. Despite some pretty cold weat...

No rush of migrants yet. A White Wagtail at Lamesley flash pool today was the best I've had. 2 Chiffchaff were singing at Birtley reed b...

First up was to Gibside to try for the Crossbill that Sacha had heard yesterday. A pleasant stroll in the sun with Buzzard and Red Kite disp...

A tweet from David A of a Guillemot at Dunston Staithes caused a bit of a rush to the Tyne. A chase downstream ensued and I managed to see i...

After a tantalising glimpse of spring, it was back to winter today. Mist, drizzle and a cold north-easterly were the order of the day. A tri...