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Brian Martin

@briansmartyr1.bsky.social

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Wildlife Photographer mainly Birds and Nature

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Brian Martin @briansmartyr1.bsky.social · 1h

A Grey Partridge from the Zinc works road a couple of nights ago. @teesbirds.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @durhambirdclub.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social #NEbirding #BirdsSeenin2026 #birds #UKbirds

Brian Martin @briansmartyr1.bsky.social · 1h

A Bar Tailed Godwit at dusk on the North Gare. @teesbirds.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @durhambirdclub.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social #NEbirding #BirdsSeenin2026 #birds #UKbirds

Brian Martin @briansmartyr1.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Not my usual photo, but the first time I've seen a Wasp Spider, taken @rspbtitchwellsnett.bsky.social @teesbirds.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @durhambirdclub.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social #NEbirding #BirdsSeenin2026 #birds #UKbirds

Brian Martin @briansmartyr1.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Shore Lark aka the Horned Lark taken on the Leas, South Shields last night, showed well, sometimes to close🙂 @teesbirds.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @durhambirdclub.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social #NEbirding #BirdsSeenin2026 #birds #UKbirds

Brian Martin @briansmartyr1.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

We were fortunate to be sitting in the hide at NWT Holme Dunes when this guy said he could see a Jack Snipe in the reeds in front of us, it eventually showed well after 45 minutes😃 @teesbirds.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @durhambirdclub.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social #NEbirding #UKbirds

Brian Martin @briansmartyr1.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

A Grey Plover & Golden Plover on the freshwater marsh @RSPBTitchwell just before sunset on Saturday. @teesbirds.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @durhambirdclub.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social #NEbirding #BirdsSeenin2026 #birds #UKbirds

Brian Martin @briansmartyr1.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Nice to see this Snow Bunting at Holme Dunes Norfolk on Sunday. @teesbirds.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @durhambirdclub.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social #NEbirding #BirdsSeenin2026 #birds #UKbirds

Brian Martin @briansmartyr1.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

A couple of Short Eared Owl shots from late yesterday afternoon. @teesbirds.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @durhambirdclub.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social #NEbirding #BirdsSeenin2026 #birds #UKbirds

Brian Martin @briansmartyr1.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Grey Partridge and Grey Hen up on the moors. @teesbirds.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @durhambirdclub.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social #NEbirding #BirdsSeenin2026 #birds #UKbirds

Brian Martin @briansmartyr1.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Kingfisher with its eye on something then, decides to take the plunge. @teesbirds.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @durhambirdclub.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social #NEbirding #BirdsSeenin2026 #birds #UKbirds

Brian Martin @briansmartyr1.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

I caught this lapwing just right to capture the Iridescence across it's wings. @teesbirds.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @durhambirdclub.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social #NEbirding #BirdsSeenin2026 #birds #UKbirds

Brian Martin @briansmartyr1.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

It was nice to see this Osprey at Derwent Reservoir on Sunday afternoon. @teesbirds.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @durhambirdclub.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social #NEbirding #BirdsSeenin2026 #birds #UKbirds

Brian Martin @briansmartyr1.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Even a 2500th of a second was still to slow to capture this Kingfisher. @teesbirds.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @durhambirdclub.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social #NEbirding #BirdsSeenin2026 #birds #UKbirds

Brian Martin @briansmartyr1.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

A couple more shots of the cheeky Redstart on Saturday on the South Gare. @teesbirds.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @durhambirdclub.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social #NEbirding #BirdsSeenin2026 #birds #UKbirds

Brian Martin @briansmartyr1.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Just got back from South Gare, no Wryneck, not seen all day, but this Merlin made up for it 😃 @teesbirds.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @durhambirdclub.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social #NEbirding #BirdsSeenin2026 #birds #UKbirds

Brian Martin @briansmartyr1.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

A bit late to see the Wryneck 6 shots and it was gone for me on Saturday, but waited patiently and was nice to see the Redstart and Hedgehog come so close @teesbirds.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @durhambirdclub.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social #NEbirding #BirdsSeenin2026 #birds #UKbirds

Brian Martin @briansmartyr1.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

A juvenile Kingfisher taken yesterday. @teesbirds.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @durhambirdclub.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social #NEbirding #BirdsSeenin2026 #birds #UKbirds

Brian Martin @briansmartyr1.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

A few birds taken up the moors on Sunday. @teesbirds.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @durhambirdclub.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social #NEbirding #BirdsSeenin2026 #birds #UKbirds

Brian Martin @briansmartyr1.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

We went for the Long-tailed Shrike earlier in the week, it showed amazingly well. @teesbirds.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @durhambirdclub.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social #NEbirding #BirdsSeenin2026 #birds #UKbirds

Brian Martin @briansmartyr1.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

A couple of photos from last night on Seaton Snook before the rain. @teesbirds.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @durhambirdclub.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social #NEbirding #BirdsSeenin2026 #birds #UKbirds

Brian Martin @briansmartyr1.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

I can't resist photographing Lapwings when the sun gets on them, the colours are amazing. @teesbirds.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @durhambirdclub.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social #NEbirding #BirdsSeenin2026 #birds #UKbirds

Brian Martin @briansmartyr1.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

I captured this Swallow coming down for a drink or so i thought, looks like it was just trying to cool down. @teesbirds.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @durhambirdclub.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social #NEbirding #BirdsSeenin2026 #birds #UKbirds

Brian Martin @briansmartyr1.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

A few more Bee-eaters from Portugal, so many still to get through.😀 @teesbirds.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @durhambirdclub.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social #NEbirding #BirdsSeenin2026 #birds #UKbirds

Brian Martin @briansmartyr1.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

I love watching the Little Bittern working its way through the reeds, not always as visible as this one. @teesbirds.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @durhambirdclub.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social #NEbirding #BirdsSeenin2026 #birds #UKbirds

Brian Martin @briansmartyr1.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

A Hobby, I thought it was going to come through the hide window😃 @teesbirds.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @durhambirdclub.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social #NEbirding #BirdsSeenin2026 #birds #UKbirds

Brian Martin @briansmartyr1.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

A local Barn Owl on the hunt. @teesbirds.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @durhambirdclub.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social #NEbirding #birds #UKbirds @nybirdnews.bsky.social #BirdsSeenin2026

Brian Martin @briansmartyr1.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

I'm struggling to identify this bird taken yesterday at Derwent reservoir, my thoughts are lagger or saker falcon, any thoughts? @teesbirds.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @durhambirdclub.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social #NEbirding #birds #UKbirds @nybirdnews.bsky.social #BirdsSeenin2026

Brian Martin @briansmartyr1.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Common Sandpiper, Greenshank, Sparrowhawk and Barnacle Goose from Saltholme pools hide yesterday. @teesbirds.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @durhambirdclub.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social #NEbirding #birds #UKbirds @nybirdnews.bsky.social #BirdsSeenin2026

Brian Martin @briansmartyr1.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Caught this Marsh Harrier eyeing me up from in the Phil Stead hide yesterday. @teesbirds.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @durhambirdclub.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social #NEbirding #birds #UKbirds @nybirdnews.bsky.social #BirdsSeenin2026

Brian Martin @briansmartyr1.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

A four Spotted chaser and a Norfolk Hawker from our Norfolk trip @teesbirds.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @durhambirdclub.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social #NEbirding #birds #UKbirds @nybirdnews.bsky.social #BirdsSeenin2026

Brian Martin @briansmartyr1.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

A couple of Swallows catching flies. @teesbirds.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @durhambirdclub.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social #NEbirding #birds #UKbirds @nybirdnews.bsky.social #BirdsSeenin2026

Brian Martin @briansmartyr1.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Went for the Long-tailed Shrike at Crail, none of the nice views for me, this was taken under a bush in the dark, but at least I saw it for a few seconds😀 @teesbirds.bsky.social @durhambirdclub.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social #NEbirding #birds #UKbirds @nybirdnews.bsky.social

Brian Martin @briansmartyr1.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

A nice Marsh Harrier sitting in a tree for a change @teesbirds.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @durhambirdclub.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social #NEbirding #birds #UKbirds @nybirdnews.bsky.social #BirdsSeenin2026

Brian Martin @briansmartyr1.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

Swallows catching bigger flies , this one paid me a visit and sat beside me in the hide 😀 @teesbirds.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @durhambirdclub.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social #NEbirding #birds #UKbirds @nybirdnews.bsky.social #BirdsSeenin2026

Brian Martin @briansmartyr1.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

I was watching the Sand Martins coming down for a drink, didn't realise they were catching flies. @teesbirds.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @durhambirdclub.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social #NEbirding #birds #UKbirds @nybirdnews.bsky.social #BirdsSeenin2026

Brian Martin @briansmartyr1.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

It is the first time I have been this close to a Crane and better still with 2 young, they fed peacefully as they moved through the reedbed. @teesbirds.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @durhambirdclub.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social #NEbirding #birds #UKbirds @nybirdnews.bsky.social

Brian Martin @briansmartyr1.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

A Bittern taking a look around before exploding out of the reedbed. @teesbirds.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @durhambirdclub.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social #NEbirding #birds #UKbirds @nybirdnews.bsky.social #BirdsSeenin2026

Brian Martin @briansmartyr1.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

I wasn't expecting this Nightingale to pop out of a hedge and land in front of me. @teesbirds.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @durhambirdclub.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social #NEbirding #birds #UKbirds @nybirdnews.bsky.social #BirdsSeenin2026

Brian Martin @briansmartyr1.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Not a lot of Hobby about while away and seamed to be hunting low in the water channels due to the heat. @teesbirds.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @durhambirdclub.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social #NEbirding #birds #UKbirds @nybirdnews.bsky.social #BirdsSeenin2026

Brian Martin @briansmartyr1.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Caspian Tern from Hickling Broad 18/06/2026 @teesbirds.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @durhambirdclub.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social #NEbirding #birds #UKbirds @nybirdnews.bsky.social #BirdsSeenin2026

Brian Martin @briansmartyr1.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

A Swallowtail butterfly from our latest trip to Norfolk. @teesbirds.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @durhambirdclub.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social #NEbirding #birds #UKbirds @nybirdnews.bsky.social #BirdsSeenin2026

Brian Martin @briansmartyr1.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Thought I'd post this comparison shot of the Western Reef Heron posing with his little follower. @teesbirds.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @durhambirdclub.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social #NEbirding #birds #UKbirds @nybirdnews.bsky.social #BirdsSeenin2026

Brian Martin @briansmartyr1.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

I thought this fish was a bit too big for this Great-crested Grebe and was shocked when it gave it to the humbug🫢 @teesbirds.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @durhambirdclub.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social #NEbirding #birds #UKbirds @nybirdnews.bsky.social #BirdsSeenin2026

Brian Martin @briansmartyr1.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Pleased to see the Western Reef Heron at Caernarfon and Foryd Bay, didn't realise how small it was. @teesbirds.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @durhambirdclub.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social #NEbirding #birds #UKbirds @nybirdnews.bsky.social #BirdsSeenin2026

Brian Martin @briansmartyr1.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

Bee-eaters from Portugal, I've got to say they showed really well.😀 @teesbirds.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @durhambirdclub.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social #NEbirding #birds #UKbirds @nybirdnews.bsky.social #BirdsSeenin2026

Brian Martin @briansmartyr1.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

Another Golden Oriole photo, I thought it was hard to photograph a Cetti's Warbler but it isn't in the same league as this. @teesbirds.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @durhambirdclub.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social #NEbirding #birds #UKbirds @nybirdnews.bsky.social #BirdsSeenin2026

Brian Martin @briansmartyr1.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

A few shots of the Sand Martins at Paddies Pool yesterday, collecting food. @teesbirds.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @durhambirdclub.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social #NEbirding #birds #UKbirds @nybirdnews.bsky.social #BirdsSeenin2026

Brian Martin @briansmartyr1.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

I caught up with the female Smew @RSPBSaltholme at the back of Paddies pool today. @teesbirds.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @durhambirdclub.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social #NEbirding #birds #UKbirds @nybirdnews.bsky.social #BirdsSeenin2026

Brian Martin @briansmartyr1.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

I was very lucky to get this Roller which was harassing a kestrel and landed next to the car. @teesbirds.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @durhambirdclub.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social #NEbirding #birds #UKbirds @nybirdnews.bsky.social

Brian Martin @briansmartyr1.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

A Purple Heron flying out of the reeds from Portugal. @teesbirds.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @durhambirdclub.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social #NEbirding #birds #UKbirds @nybirdnews.bsky.social