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Gordon Newman

@gan95.bsky.social
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Birder since 1983, have done a fair bit of Twitching, but more local patch birding now although still keeping tabs on the sightings around the UK. Patch birding Bickershaw Rucks since 2011 long before Country Park status! Also interested in Nature in gen

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Gordon Newman @gan95.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Finally narrowed down 180 photos of the Juvenile Glossy Ibis taken on Tues @ Pennington Flash some of which I have created a short Pity the the sun didn't put his hat on 😊#PFBirding #UKBirding
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Gordon Newman @gan95.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
You don't see this very often @ #HopeCarrNR Leigh,Dunlin found this morning by K.Williams wasn't expecting it to be still present @16.45 with an added bonus showing of Water Rail! #UKBirding
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Gordon Newman @gan95.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Pennington Flash a.m, Single Female Com Scoter first seen @ W end @08.15 before drifting to the middle of the flash, 2 Green Sand in Ramsdales, Heard G'shank calling while on Ramsdales Ruck sounded like it was flying West, 8 C.Tern. Y'day Juv Hobby flew low over Ramsdales Reedbed @ 17.10 #PFBirding
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Gordon Newman @gan95.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Sat a'noon @ RSPB Marshside highlights: 2 Spoonbill, 1 Whimbrel flew SW calling, 1 Greenshank, several Juv Y Wag, 2 eclipse Wigeon, a big build up in numbers of H Martin & Swallow & smaller numbers of Sand Martin in late a'noon & 1 Marsh Harrier. Numerous B'flys Holly Blue the best. #UKBirding
Spoonbill Spoonbill Greenshank Eclipse Wigeon
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Gordon Newman @gan95.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Several Painted Lady & Small Tortoiseshell Butterfly were being attracted to this Buddleia Bush a couple of days ago in Leigh
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Gordon Newman @gan95.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Great crested Grebe with 2 young fledglings being fed by the Male although not caught on video @ Pennington Flash on Monday 3rd August #UKBirding #PFBirding
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Gordon Newman @gan95.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
This Black headed Gull at Pennington Flash made me smile yesterday with a nmber of one liners that could be added such as 'FOR MY NEXT TRICK ' 😃 #UKBirding #PFBirding #Gulls
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Gordon Newman @gan95.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Post 1 of 2 Long shot I know, but Common Tern @ Pennington Flash Y'day a.m with BTO ring of which I can't read & photo editor to make it any clearer! If anyone is able to get any info please let me know its details. Attached all images unedited over several posts. Cheers #UKBirding #PFBirding #BTO
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Gordon Newman @gan95.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
Hot weather this week has been good for a variety of species with more insects providing food for a good number of fledglings. A pair of LTT fly catching from branches above the nest then dropping down to feed the young was intriguing & Orchids came to life. Colage photos from this week @ #PFBirding
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Gordon Newman @gan95.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
4 years ago today this White tailed Lapwing gave me one hell of a shock when I found it on a Sunday afternoon @ Bickershaw C.P. not realising that it had left Lincs 2 days prior. It left 31st then found @ Woolston Eyes & Sandwell Valley after touring England for many years #UKBirding #Patchbirding
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Gordon Newman @gan95.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Late afternoon y'day @ #BCPBirding @ Nevison's Flash #Odonata noted 2 Norfolk Hawker, 4 Spot Chaser, Small Red eyed Damselfly, Red eyed Damselfly, Common Blue Damselfly
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Gordon Newman @gan95.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
This week @ #BCPBirding has been all action Cuckoo 3 Male possibly 4 & 2 F The bubbling call of the Female followed by the excited call of a Male. Good to see after a rapid decline in last 6 years resulting sporadic sightings. Photos not the best! #UKBirding #Patchbirding
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Gordon Newman @gan95.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Video of a very smart Greenshank @ Pennington Flash yesterday. Only occasional visitors to Penny! #PFBirding #UKBirding
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Gordon Newman @gan95.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
Since last @ #BCPBirding post the lure of Ospreys @ Pennington Flash meant less time #Patchbirding but have added 2 new site ticks for myself! A late M Redstart (12th) fly catching & a Osprey flew over @ 8pm (20th) was a surprise after 2 day no show gap @ PF 2 M & 1 F Cuckoo daily & Hobby #UKBirding
Male Cuckoo
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Gordon Newman @gan95.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Mon a.m @ Pennington Flash I saw a C.Tern with a Silver BTO ring on its left leg as per photo. Sun p.m I saw a different C.Tern with Silver BTO ring on the right leg,as per photo, both rings I can't read! Q. Would they be from same ringing scheme or different ones? Sorry 4 v.poor photos! #PFBirding
Common Tern Common Tern
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Gordon Newman @gan95.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Osprey @ Pennington Flash this morning. Thanks Colin for spotting me on Ramsdales Ruck & ringing me to let me know its location. Not often you see Osprey perched @ Penny. #PFBirding #UKBirding
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Gordon Newman @gan95.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
Past week @ #BCPBirding highlights: 1 Hobby,L.Egret coming & going on regular trips, 2 Cuckoo chasing each other (P.Rhodes),Warblers on territories in good numbers, other species feeding nestlings & fledglings out of nests, various Butterflies in good numbers, Roe Deer are very vocal #UKBirding
Peacock Butterfly, Sunrise through the fog, Garden; Warbler Long tailed Tit, Sedge Warbler & C Whitethroat
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Gordon Newman @gan95.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
LbbGull just paid us a visit! I told him Fish & Chips is Friday tea not Thursday & on his way he went 😂😂 #UKBirding #Gulls
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Gordon Newman @gan95.bsky.social · 26/04/2026
Another vid of the Elton Res BNG which whilst close to pairs of GCG & Coot which were happy to be side by side the BNG was wary of getting too close & on the odd occasion it did it was quickly ushered away & was dive bombed by Lapwing for good measure. Felt sorry for it really! #UKBirding
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Gordon Newman @gan95.bsky.social · 26/04/2026
Short vid of B N Grebe @ Elton Res pm also of interest 1 L.Whitethroat, pair of Sedge Warbler, 1 L. Egret #UKBirding
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Gordon Newman @gan95.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
@ #BCPBirding this week has seen all 9 regular breeding Warblers & an irregular L. Whitethroat on Wednesday,2 Marsh Harrier & M Cuckoo had a fly around singing this am. A LbbGull flying around appeared to have an object stuck over It's bill but didn't land today see photo #UKBirding #Patchbirdng
BlackcapLbbGullGarden Warbler Grasshopper Warbler
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Gordon Newman @gan95.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
Short vid of 7 B N Grebe in the middle of Pennington Flash y‘day (Thurs) evening also 10+ Com Tern #PFBirding #UKBirding
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Gordon Newman @gan95.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
First 4 Swift returned briefly over the estate last night, 6 screaming over the garden this morning. New nest box waiting for its first occupants 😊 #UKBirding #Swifts
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Gordon Newman @gan95.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
This week @ #BCPBirding saw the arrival of 2 Groppers on Wed 3 this morning, C Whitethroat with Reed Warbler into double figures, Willow W'ler now 30+, still 1 Sedge with no additional arrivals & this mornings highlight saw the arrival of a singing CUCKOO & M Pochard #UKBirding #Patchbirding
Common Buzzard Willow Warbler Male Pochard
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Gordon Newman @gan95.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
Y'day aft'n I decided to try & catch up with the G Scaup @ Pennington Flash which I found straight away on the opposite side of the flash. The threat of rain constant @ the point thunder & lightning arrived while watching the 7 BNG & 2 C Tern 4.30 left me soaked in seconds #UkBirding #PFBirding
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Gordon Newman @gan95.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
5pm-7 with P Rhodes Ramsdales & main flash from the point @ Pennington Flash 3 B-n Grebe, 2 C.Tern, 2 C Sandpiper, 2 LRP, 1 Black'wit, 3 R'sank, 2 Reed W'ler, 3 C W'throat, 4 C Snipe #PFBirding #UKBirding
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Gordon Newman @gan95.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
6 Buzzard in one group circled extremely high over my house @ 11.20 seemed to drift over SW towards Pennington Flash. #UKBirding #PFBirding
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Gordon Newman @gan95.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
Mid afternoon @ #HopeCarrNR Filter beds & sludge tanks only! highlights 2 Garden, 2 Cetti's, 1 Sedge, 20 Willow W'ler, 15 Chiffchaff, 10 Blackcap,1 C Whitethroat, 2 Green Sand displaying, 5 Swallow, 4 S Martin, 1 Med Gull, 2 Buzzard & 1 Raven #UKBirding
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Gordon Newman @gan95.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
Highlights this morning @ #BCPBirding included 1 Sedge,4 Reed, 35 Willow, 5 Cetti's Warbler, 8 Blackcap, 3 C Whitethroat, 15 Chiffchaff & 7 Sand Martin North #UKBirding #Patchbirding
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Gordon Newman @gan95.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
Y'day aft'n @ Rams's Hide @ Pennington Flash in very harsh sunlight made the id of a unseasonable Green Sand tricky until it started feeding, also 1 Black'wit, 2 LRP, 2 L Egret & l8tr @ 6pm spit & R'les Bay viewed from canal towpath 1 and M & 1mm M Pochard, 2 R's'k & 1 S Martin #PFBirding #UKBirding
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Gordon Newman @gan95.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
Y'day from first light saw 2 Reed Warbler on either sides of Nevison's Flash new in, 30+ Willow Warbler outnumbered Chiffchaff + more Blackcap, 1 Swallow flew over N Tues. Linnet are busy nest building amongst other species. GWE flew over Mon SE. 1 Mink too ffa☹️ #UKBirdling #BCPBirding #Patchbirding
Linnet Chiffchaff Sunrise
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Gordon Newman @gan95.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Y’day a.m saw the arrival of a few more Willow W’ler, Blackcap & Chiffchaff @ #BCPBirding & a big jump in numbers of very mobile Redpoll busy feeding b4 they move on. Good numbers of Linnets sing on the usual nesting ground. No joy with Wheatear in an area that used to be a dead cert! #UKBirding
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Gordon Newman @gan95.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Pairs of Com Scoter, Med Gull & L.Egret, 2 Blackcap, 1 Willow Warbler, 1 White Wagtail, 3 Redshank were Mon afternoon highlights @ Pennington Flash. #PFBirding #UKBirding
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Gordon Newman @gan95.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
Post 1 of 2 also y'day @ Pennington Flash besides the C.Scoter etc men'ed in earlier post some Cormorant bonding was in full swing. Post 1 contains a vid post 2 photos #PFBirding #UKBirding
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Gordon Newman @gan95.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
Y'day af'noon @ Pennington Flash vid of 2 of the 3 C Scoter still present found earlier by other birders also 2 Swallow flew over West & 1 GWE @ West end #PFBirding #UKBirding
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Gordon Newman @gan95.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
1 Willow Warbler, 7 Chiffchaff, several mixed Finch parties moved through North, 2 Sparrowhawk & a Roe Deer during a 2hr late a.m visit today, @ Bickershaw CP no bird photos but attached one of the Female Roe Deer noted today #BCPBirding #UKBirding #Patchbirding
Female Roe Deer
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Gordon Newman @gan95.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
Was glad of the use of the hides this afternoon @ Pennington Flash during absolute monsoon conditions!! 2 Ad Med Gulls on the spit & 35+ Sand Martin in Ramsdales Bay the best on offer. Y'day pm 75+ Sand Martin were @ the West end #PFBirding UKBirding
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Gordon Newman @gan95.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
Y'day a.m 4 the 3rd day run'g started with thick fog @ #BCPBirding with mixed fauna as per photos so stayed in woodland on edge of Nevison's flash to begin with usual songsters Inc 1 Blackcap, 8 Chiffchaff (24 in total)1 Willow Warbler & 1 near New Water later the latter the 1st this year #UKBirding
Song ThrushRoe Deer Greater spotted Woodpecker Dunnock
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Gordon Newman @gan95.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Y'day a.m @ #BCPBirding 20+ Chiffchaff was an increase signalling some migration but was half expecting Willow Warbler! A Female Marsh Harrier caught me unawares hence the rubbish edited photo & as she banked round the camera battery died. p.m @ #PFBirding a Blackcap sang. Siskin by R'les #UKBirding
Collage photos from today
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Gordon Newman @gan95.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Still waiting for the arrival of migration to start maybe today that will change? Starling roost numbers dropped dramatically now not b4 a 3rd Sprawk joined the party at the W/end, a few Redpoll & Siskin present. Y'day 2 Peacock butterfly was my first this year! #BCPBirding #UKBirding #Patchvirding
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Gordon Newman @gan95.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
Not too much to shout about this week #Patchbirding @ #BCPBirding some highlights included in the collage photos also 7 singing Chiffchaff, 150+Pinkies West & a few Siskin North, 4 pairs of W.Rail, Starling roost still 8000+ with 2 Sprawk in the mu'tion & Tawny Owl, @ #PFBirding 20+G'eye #UKBirding
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Gordon Newman @gan95.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
Starling roost getting bigger estimate of 8000 in 2 drops last @ 18.20, Tawny Owl calling during last drop Sprawk flew through the murmuration! Late afternoon a Merlin flew low over flash,only my 2nd site record! Video taken after 1st drop L.Grebe shape @ 11sec!! #UKBirding #BCPBirding #Patchbirding
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Gordon Newman @gan95.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Extremely poor record shot in fading light edited of 3 Black necked Grebe at Pennington Flash this evening. Was notified of their presence by P.Rhodes while I was at BCP, so had a walk over to Penny instead of watching the Starlings! #UKBirding #PFBirding
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Gordon Newman @gan95.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Felt like Spring has arrived this morning @ #BCPBirding 3 singing Chiffchaff, 3 Raven displaying, 2 pairs of LTT nest building, Cetti’s singing from new areas, usual pair Buzzard mewing, Geese vocal, Peckers drumming,R Bunt singing. Siskin,Redpoll Woodcock moving. Etc etc #UKBirding #Patchbirding
Common Buzzard Reed Bunting
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Gordon Newman @gan95.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
Short video of the long staying G.Ibis at #MartinMereWWT this afternoon. 45 Cattle Egret, 3 GWE,4 Marsh Harriers, 1 Sprawk, 1 Buzzard,1 M Brambling, 60 species in total + Stoat & Roe Deer. #UKBirding #Lancsbirding
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Gordon Newman @gan95.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
Y'day saw a chopper approach a murmuration of Starling on what appeared to be the same flight path, expecting it to change paths it carried on. The optical illusion created appears to slow the chopper down & drop in altitude as the Starlings rise. Quite intriguing to watch! #BCPBirding #UKBirding
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Gordon Newman @gan95.bsky.social · 15/02/2026
The Starling roost count @BCPBirding is growing each day it seems with a rough estimate of 6000 this evening dropping into the reeds in 7 separate groups of various sizes all performing a murmuration, last group dropped @ 17.37 5 mins after the first group. #UKBirding #Patchbirding #Starlingroost
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Gordon Newman @gan95.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
1hr watch from 07.40 in my Leigh garden this morning mainly flyovers 26 Species: 3 Pinkies S,an unusual direction for the time of year? a few heard only heading SW, 1 GBb Gull, 1 Buzzard, 2 G Heron, 2 Cormorant, pair of Blue & Great Tit & 1 Coal Tit all vying for use of a nest box #UKBirding
Carrion CrowPink-footed GeeseGreat Black-backed GullBlue Tit
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Gordon Newman @gan95.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
2000+Starling roosted @ Bickershaw CP today & 400+ Jackdaws also 1 Great White Egret flew over South to roost @ Pennington Flash otherwise quiet. Not mid Feb but firebugs have been busy already with an area of reed charred. #UkBirding #BCPBirding #Patchbirding
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Gordon Newman @gan95.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
2 Russian White-fronted Geese flew over my Leigh garden, North, calling @ 08.03 this morning 😊😊#UKBirding
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