Gateshead and Beyond

A very early start got me to the Snook on Holy Island for 04.05 this morning. Twenty or so birders were already on site, loosely surroun...

The ongoing lockdown has meant any birding has been local, but surprisingly successful. Three unphotographed raptors were welcome additions ...

With lockdown in force, early morning trips to Burdon Moor have been my only escape from staring out of the window, praying for a White-tail...

My last day at work for a while finished after 5 mins this morning. Hopefully this won't go on for too long. My earliest ever House Ma...

A trip to the dentist this morning meant that I was back in the vicinity and with a bit of sun I popped up to Prestwick Carr. The Eastern Ye...

Stuck at work yesterday when a reported Yellow Wagtail at Prestwick Carr quickly escalated, as expected, into probable Eastern. Photos showe...

Rare up here, a Kentish Plover at Marske luckily hung around while I was stuck at work. An early start this morning had me on the beach befo...