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Published: January 14, 2026 19:56
Kestrel and Short-eared Owl having a rather animated debate over voling rights at Buston Links this evening #NEbirding
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Published: January 14, 2026 19:46
Quality dog walk at Buston Links at dusk… 2 Water Pipits (site first?), 2 Short-eared Owls, Merlin, 2 Water Rails & 3 Whooper Swans, and a Black-throated Diver offshore 🙂 #NEbirding
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Published: January 12, 2026 00:10
First gig of the year, a good start with Hector Gannet at the Cluny, Newcastle. Lots of new songs which suggested that the next album will be the best yet.
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Published: January 8, 2026 19:51
I had 3 interesting Bullfinches at Seaton Pt this pm. They seemed large and pale, in particular the females having the pastel tones of Northern, but the views were poor (esp. of the females) and it’s hard to judge size and shade without direct comparison…
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Published: January 6, 2026 20:54
Also at Boulmer, this Black-headed Gull was quite the looker - the photo doesn’t really do justice to how rosy it appeared. But not the pink gull I I had been hoping for! #NEbirding #birds
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Published: January 6, 2026 20:51
The male Black Redstart sticking it out at a snowy Boulmer this afternoon #NEbirding
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Published: January 5, 2026 20:42
Jack Snipe over the east edge of Alnwick Moor this afternoon #NEbirding
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Published: January 5, 2026 18:03
Some dog ballet (Rosie in pursuit of a flying snowball) in Alnwick today #dogs
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Published: January 3, 2026 20:02
The toughest winter bird race I’ve ever done, with frequent blizzards and treacherous roads - we got rear-ended by a Range Rover and had to limp home to change cars - but excellent company from @yolobirder.bsky.social @dlangstonbirder.bsky.social …