ciaranshaman.bsky.social @ciaranshaman.bsky.social · 17hJack snipe at Margrove this afternoon. Distant but nice to watch it briefly bobbing up and down through binoculars before it tucked its head in and dozed off. @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social 1223
ciaranshaman.bsky.social @ciaranshaman.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Seven whooper swans gracing Lockwood Beck this afternoon. Fabulous to see and hear. @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social 1333
ciaranshaman.bsky.social @ciaranshaman.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Nice 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 0152
ciaranshaman.bsky.social @ciaranshaman.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Red kite heading towards the moors over Grinkle Lane from a couple of days ago. @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social 0142
ciaranshaman.bsky.social @ciaranshaman.bsky.social · 28/09/2026A lovely hour before sunset in Easington garden with blackcap, greenfinch, & tree sparrow all making a welcome appearance. @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social 0161
ciaranshaman.bsky.social @ciaranshaman.bsky.social · 22/09/20266 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 1273
ciaranshaman.bsky.social @ciaranshaman.bsky.social · 30/08/2026Little stint at Scaling Dam this evening. @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social 0323
ciaranshaman.bsky.social @ciaranshaman.bsky.social · 28/08/2026Birds 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 0133
ciaranshaman.bsky.social @ciaranshaman.bsky.social · 28/08/2026Nice 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 0213
ciaranshaman.bsky.social @ciaranshaman.bsky.social · 27/08/2026ObsIdentify app has it as 100% Setaceous Hebrew Character. Lovely moth. 100
ciaranshaman.bsky.social @ciaranshaman.bsky.social · 25/08/2026Excellent. I saw there had been some records around Tyneside, nice to pin it down to Whitley Bay. Appreciate the kind info, many thanks. 000
ciaranshaman.bsky.social @ciaranshaman.bsky.social · 23/08/2026Mistle thrush (flock) at Grinkle Lane. Juv common buzzard & wasp plumehorn hoverfly at Easington. @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social 1171
ciaranshaman.bsky.social @ciaranshaman.bsky.social · 14/08/2026Scaling 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 0213
ciaranshaman.bsky.social @ciaranshaman.bsky.social · 12/08/2026Wow that's a sighting and a half! Utterly astonishing. Nice to know there are actually some about. Absolutely superb👍 000
ciaranshaman.bsky.social @ciaranshaman.bsky.social · 12/08/2026Great to hear of the water rail sighting - was just discussing the lack of WR sightings there with a birder yesterday. Greenshank superb also 👍 010
ciaranshaman.bsky.social @ciaranshaman.bsky.social · 12/08/2026That's great & helpful info, many thanks. I was hoping for a wing flap so as to see the underwings but didn't get one alas. Even though a common European still a nice bird to get at Margrove - first I've seen there in 7 years regular visits. Once again, very much appreciated 👍 020
ciaranshaman.bsky.social @ciaranshaman.bsky.social · 11/08/2026Nice one bbirds, much appreciated. Bit of an odd one isn't it - overall colour seemed right for European but the long legs & general giss of the bird looked a little odd. Either way a nice bird to see at Margrove. 200
ciaranshaman.bsky.social @ciaranshaman.bsky.social · 11/08/2026Green sandpiper and common snipe at Margrove this evening. @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social 0223
ciaranshaman.bsky.social @ciaranshaman.bsky.social · 11/08/2026Golden 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 1162
ciaranshaman.bsky.social @ciaranshaman.bsky.social · 10/08/2026Little grebe, 2 x common snipe, & common sandpiper at Margrove this afternoon. Distant, but nice to see nevertheless. @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social 0113
ciaranshaman.bsky.social @ciaranshaman.bsky.social · 09/08/2026Truly superb, both photo and bird. 110
ciaranshaman.bsky.social @ciaranshaman.bsky.social · 09/08/2026Chinese 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 0242
ciaranshaman.bsky.social @ciaranshaman.bsky.social · 08/08/2026Terrible 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 0333
ciaranshaman.bsky.social @ciaranshaman.bsky.social · 06/08/2026That's so sad, I'm sorry to hear that Eddie. Here's hoping it grows back quickly and stronger than ever 🤞 120
ciaranshaman.bsky.social @ciaranshaman.bsky.social · 06/08/2026A few confused seconds of mild panic there. This is my little tortie - her name is Tinks. Fabulous to find out she has a spirit sister out there 🙂 040
ciaranshaman.bsky.social @ciaranshaman.bsky.social · 06/08/2026Big 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 1343
ciaranshaman.bsky.social @ciaranshaman.bsky.social · 06/08/2026Thank you Carolyn that's very kind of you to say. 010
ciaranshaman.bsky.social @ciaranshaman.bsky.social · 05/08/2026Not 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 1283
ciaranshaman.bsky.social @ciaranshaman.bsky.social · 05/08/2026Best 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 0193
ciaranshaman.bsky.social @ciaranshaman.bsky.social · 04/08/2026Greenshank feeding near the hide at Scaling Dam this afternoon, & distant common sandpiper at Margrove. @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social 1263
ciaranshaman.bsky.social @ciaranshaman.bsky.social · 02/08/2026Thank you Carolyn. Aren't they just. Beautiful song too - was singing away for ages. 110
ciaranshaman.bsky.social @ciaranshaman.bsky.social · 02/08/2026Dipper showing well at Little Ayton. Grey wagtail family at Margrove, & greenfinch at Easington. @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social 1252
ciaranshaman.bsky.social @ciaranshaman.bsky.social · 31/07/2026Two red kites showing well over the moors this afternoon. Always a thrill seeing these superb birds. @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social 0263
ciaranshaman.bsky.social @ciaranshaman.bsky.social · 26/07/2026Many thanks Palustris, much appreciated 👍 010
ciaranshaman.bsky.social @ciaranshaman.bsky.social · 26/07/2026Thank you Carolyn, much appreciated 👍 010
ciaranshaman.bsky.social @ciaranshaman.bsky.social · 26/07/2026Many thanks Chris, much appreciated 👍 000
ciaranshaman.bsky.social @ciaranshaman.bsky.social · 26/07/20265 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 3172
ciaranshaman.bsky.social @ciaranshaman.bsky.social · 22/07/20265 records as far as I can tell David - mostly in and around the Devon area. This bird looks a bit brown for Boneparte's, though size and stature do seem perfect. Flight photo would have helped but it took off when I was looking elsewhere and didn't return. Here's a better side photo. 020
ciaranshaman.bsky.social @ciaranshaman.bsky.social · 21/07/2026Thought 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 1213
ciaranshaman.bsky.social @ciaranshaman.bsky.social · 17/07/2026Distant 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 0163
ciaranshaman.bsky.social @ciaranshaman.bsky.social · 16/07/2026Red kite & juv wheatear near Commondale. Cinnabar moth caterpillar at Scaling Dam, & holly blue butterfly at Margrove. @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social 0172
ciaranshaman.bsky.social @ciaranshaman.bsky.social · 11/07/2026Best 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 0263
ciaranshaman.bsky.social @ciaranshaman.bsky.social · 08/07/2026Many thanks Palustris, much appreciated. 010
ciaranshaman.bsky.social @ciaranshaman.bsky.social · 08/07/2026Thank you Jesika, much appreciated. 000
ciaranshaman.bsky.social @ciaranshaman.bsky.social · 08/07/2026Not 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 2243
ciaranshaman.bsky.social @ciaranshaman.bsky.social · 08/07/2026Snipe pair feeding near hide at Scaling Dam this afternoon. Green sandpiper at Margrove. @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social 0163
ciaranshaman.bsky.social @ciaranshaman.bsky.social · 02/07/2026Many thanks David, information very much appreciated and noted 👍 000
ciaranshaman.bsky.social @ciaranshaman.bsky.social · 02/07/2026Juv 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 1242
