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ciaranshaman.bsky.social @ciaranshaman.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Nice to watch a few blackcaps feeding well in Easington garden today. Merlin app up to its tricks - hawfinch flyover plausible, black kite less so. Typically both of those sound ID's happened when I was busy in the kitchen & not outside looking up. @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social

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ciaranshaman.bsky.social @ciaranshaman.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Red kite heading towards the moors over Grinkle Lane from a couple of days ago. @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social

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ciaranshaman.bsky.social @ciaranshaman.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

A lovely hour before sunset in Easington garden with blackcap, greenfinch, & tree sparrow all making a welcome appearance. @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social

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ciaranshaman.bsky.social @ciaranshaman.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

6 x common buzzard & 2 x red kite near Sleddale this aft. Nice to get views of a kite on the ground so as to fully appreciate those lethal legs, feet & talons. Also large skein of pinkies heading inland over Easington garden at 17:30. @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social

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ciaranshaman.bsky.social @ciaranshaman.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Birds on the move. Common chiffchaff in garden at Easington just before the rain arrived. Spotted flycatcher also through this morning though no photo unfortunately. @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social

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ciaranshaman.bsky.social @ciaranshaman.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Nice wader action at Scaling Dam past couple of days with ruff, dunlin, redshank, & common sandpiper all showing well in front of hide. Two meadow pipits today also nice to see, a challenge to initially pick out until they moved. @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social

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ciaranshaman.bsky.social @ciaranshaman.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Mistle thrush (flock) at Grinkle Lane. Juv common buzzard & wasp plumehorn hoverfly at Easington. @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social

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ciaranshaman.bsky.social @ciaranshaman.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Scaling Dam this eve. Buff-breasted sandpiper on far bank, greenshank, ruff, & whitethroat a little closer. Clouded yellow butterfly outside hide a real thrill to see as it's my first - was too fast for a photo alas. @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social

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ciaranshaman.bsky.social @ciaranshaman.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Golden plover at Margrove this evening. Very rare to see one there, possibly even rarer - I'm no expert at all but this bird seems to be showing traits of Pacific golden plover with its incredibly long legs & coarsely notched tail. Would value opinions. @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social

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ciaranshaman.bsky.social @ciaranshaman.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Little grebe, 2 x common snipe, & common sandpiper at Margrove this afternoon. Distant, but nice to see nevertheless. @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social

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ciaranshaman.bsky.social @ciaranshaman.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Chinese character moth in kitchen last night. Though common & widespread it's actually the first I've ever seen. Famous for resting on branches & looking like a bird dropping so as to avoid predation. Remarkably beautiful up close. @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social

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ciaranshaman.bsky.social @ciaranshaman.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Terrible photos but thrilled to see a goshawk heading inland at Easington this afternoon. Brute of a bird, even from a distance. Many thanks to those who helped clinch ID, much appreciated. @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social

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ciaranshaman.bsky.social @ciaranshaman.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Big mis-ID moment yesterday with this wood sandpiper at Margrove that I had down as a green sandpiper. Many thanks to everyone for the gentle corrections - birders showing fine form by being so kind about it. @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social

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ciaranshaman.bsky.social @ciaranshaman.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Not a trio I ever expected to get in the same frame - greenfinch, linnet, & little ringed plover at Scaling Dam this afternoon. Shame the sun went behind a cloud just as this shot happened. @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social

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ciaranshaman.bsky.social @ciaranshaman.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Best views yet of a green sandpiper at Margrove today - wasn't phased by my presence at all. Nice to see up close as it pottered about feeding. Common sandpiper also present but distant. @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social

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ciaranshaman.bsky.social @ciaranshaman.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Greenshank feeding near the hide at Scaling Dam this afternoon, & distant common sandpiper at Margrove. @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social

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ciaranshaman.bsky.social @ciaranshaman.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Dipper showing well at Little Ayton. Grey wagtail family at Margrove, & greenfinch at Easington. @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social

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ciaranshaman.bsky.social @ciaranshaman.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Two red kites showing well over the moors this afternoon. Always a thrill seeing these superb birds. @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social

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ciaranshaman.bsky.social @ciaranshaman.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

5 x common snipe enjoying the rain at Margrove this afternoon, plus one I'm not at all sure about - looking at tail feathers I'd hazard a wild guess at juv reed bunting but happy to be corrected. @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social

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ciaranshaman.bsky.social @ciaranshaman.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Thought I'd hit patch gold with a little gull at Margrove this afternoon when I first saw this dinky bird. Closer views showed it to be a very small juv black-headed gull. Brief excitement fun though. LBBG beside me & fresh painted lady nice to see. @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social

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ciaranshaman.bsky.social @ciaranshaman.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Distant black-tailed godwit at Scaling Dam this afternoon - threw me for a while until I got a wing flap & clearly saw white underwing & wing bar. Adjacent whimbrel nice to see also. @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social

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ciaranshaman.bsky.social @ciaranshaman.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Red kite & juv wheatear near Commondale. Cinnabar moth caterpillar at Scaling Dam, & holly blue butterfly at Margrove. @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social

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ciaranshaman.bsky.social @ciaranshaman.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Best I could manage of the sleepy smew on a very quick visit to Saltholme yesterday. Huge thanks to Carolyn for kind help in locating it. Then home to find a rather lovely Pellucid hoverfly 'Volucella pellucens' on the garden brambles. @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social

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ciaranshaman.bsky.social @ciaranshaman.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Not sure what was going on with this fabulous & very beautiful collection of green-veined white butterflies at Margrove this afternoon. Obviously attracted to something. @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social

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ciaranshaman.bsky.social @ciaranshaman.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Snipe pair feeding near hide at Scaling Dam this afternoon. Green sandpiper at Margrove. @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social

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ciaranshaman.bsky.social @ciaranshaman.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Juv song thrush in the garden yesterday. It did well in finding plenty of wriggling food in the flower beds before moving on. Lovely to see. @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social

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ciaranshaman.bsky.social @ciaranshaman.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Distant sandpiper at Margrove this afternoon. Not 100% with ID but leaning very much towards green. Nice to see after what's been a quiet spring & early summer. @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social

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ciaranshaman.bsky.social @ciaranshaman.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Surrounded by red kites on the moors today. Fabulous to see, & hope they fare well. @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social

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ciaranshaman.bsky.social @ciaranshaman.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

After a bit of research this afternoon I'm pretty sure this is a willow emerald damselfly at Margrove, though happy to be corrected. Beautiful insect whatever it may be. @teesbirds.bsky.social #damselfly

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ciaranshaman.bsky.social @ciaranshaman.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Red kite showing nicely near Commondale this afternoon. Always a joy watching these superb birds in action. @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social

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ciaranshaman.bsky.social @ciaranshaman.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Wonderful to see so many Daphnia in the garden pond last night. Could have watched them for hours but didn't want to disturb them too much with the light. Amazing sight. @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social

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ciaranshaman.bsky.social @ciaranshaman.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Blue tit & goldfinch fledglings in Easington garden. Common spotted-orchid at Scaling Dam, & Emporer moth caterpillar at Margrove - nice to know they're in the area. @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social

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ciaranshaman.bsky.social @ciaranshaman.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

Barn owl at Margrove, dipper (pair of) & grey wagtail (again, pair of) at Glaisdale, plus linnet near Castleton. Two green woodpecker also seen at Glaisdale but not photographed unfortunately. @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social

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ciaranshaman.bsky.social @ciaranshaman.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Redstart family at Sleddale doing well, much activity & feeding going on. Green woodpecker on post beside the road at Commondale church but driving & unable to stop for a photo unfortunately. Nice to see nevertheless & good to know they're about. @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social

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ciaranshaman.bsky.social @ciaranshaman.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

Great views of a red kite over Blakey Ridge - superb to see. House martins learning the ropes in Skelton, looks like a good few successful broods. Nursery web spider with prey in Easington - good numbers of swift & painted lady passing through too. @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social

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ciaranshaman.bsky.social @ciaranshaman.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Cuckoo in flight at Hob Hole this afternoon - superb to see, plus 1st painted lady of the season for me at Margrove, then home to a hunting sparrowhawk taking out starlings. @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social

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ciaranshaman.bsky.social @ciaranshaman.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

Stunning male redstart with willow warbler providing great soundtrack at Sleddale, then home to greenfinch serenading collared dove in garden near Loftus. @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social

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ciaranshaman.bsky.social @ciaranshaman.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

Little stint, ringed plover, meadow pipit, & wheatear in the sunshine & showers at Scaling Dam this afternoon. @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social

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ciaranshaman.bsky.social @ciaranshaman.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

Watching a common sandpiper & hirundines at a very murky Scaling Dam this afternoon when things were considerably brightened by a brief appearance by the grey-headed 'flava' wagtail reported earlier this morning. Colour lovely even in the gloom. @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social

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ciaranshaman.bsky.social @ciaranshaman.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

No sight nor sound of any bluethroat at Margrove today, but it was well worth the look with sedge, reed & grasshopper warbler singing by the pond, plus garden warbler, blackcap, lesser whitethroat, chiffchaff & willow warbler along the old rail walk. @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social

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ciaranshaman.bsky.social @ciaranshaman.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Bluethroat reported today halfway along the old railway track/walk between Margrove & Slapewath (Fox & Hound). Lady who saw it not a birder but did thankfully have Merlin app which confirmed through song. Worth a look tomorrow methinks. @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social

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ciaranshaman.bsky.social @ciaranshaman.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Linnet, ringed plover, and new oystercatchers in the making helped brighten a quiet, dull and overcast Scaling Dam this afternoon. @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social

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ciaranshaman.bsky.social @ciaranshaman.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

A decent hour at Scaling Dam today. Greenshank, common sandpiper, redshank, LRP, common buzzard, red kite, & the unusual chiff warbler (posted earlier) near hide. Cuckoo & merlin on back moor. @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social

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ciaranshaman.bsky.social @ciaranshaman.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Interesting bird at Scaling Dam this afternoon. Unsure if Iberian chiffchaff or Chiff/Willow warbler hybrid. Song very distinctive. Sings twice in video, clearest at 12 second mark. Couple of photos too below. Thoughts most welcome. @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social

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ciaranshaman.bsky.social @ciaranshaman.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Ringed plover & little ringed plover at Scaling Dam this afternoon, plus common sandpiper nice to watch bobbing about. Also yesterday two pipits I'm not sure if meadow or tree - flank streaks look tree but bill looks more meadow? @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social

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ciaranshaman.bsky.social @ciaranshaman.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Some nice viewing at Scaling Dam this afternoon. Dunlin, willow warbler, tree sparrow with nest material, and song thrush all close to the hide. @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social

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