Gateshead and Beyond

Started with a spin around Gateshead with nothing new to report. Highlights were two Grasshopper Warbler reeling at Burdon Moor and the Blac...

I discovered last night that I could sort of coax some life out of my car's clutch and get use out of the first three gears. Eventually ...

My habit of ignoring car problems until terminal came to its natural conclusion this morning. Half of the day was written off with car hunti...

Popped up to Muggleswick this afternoon, where after an hour's wait, got superb close views of a pair of Wood Warbler. While waiting I h...

An excellent day around Gateshead with pleasant weather and a light easterly. A dull start at Burdon Moor where I was met by a Weasel bounci...

An early start at Burdon Moor and a calling Cuckoo was heard from the car park before the traffic noise started up. Unfortunately it was cal...

A frustrating start to May with some quiet seawatching and the only year tick a calling Cuckoo at Muggleswick on the 2nd. Star Wars Day ar...