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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 · 03/10/2026
I've not posted anything for a while but thought I'd post a sped up video of Egrets @ Pennington Flash Y'day morning 4 GWE 9 Little all @ the West end with 5 more Little around the flash #PFBirding #UKBirding
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Gordon Newman @gan95.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Yes that's true too many earlies not enough pm😊
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Gordon Newman @gan95.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
I must be looking in all the wrong places they're avoiding me like the plague 🤔😊
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Gordon Newman @gan95.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Ok thanks
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Gordon Newman @gan95.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Sorry referring to L.Whimbrel
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Gordon Newman @gan95.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
I started birding in 1983 so obviously didn't see it but was it the same individual that I saw in Norfolk a few years later?
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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 · 18/08/2026
He/she flies as well didn't want to y'day evening 😀😀 narrowed my footage down to 3 vids included one here #PFBirding
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Gordon Newman @gan95.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
Yes it is, the paths to the sewage tanks are not too bad though! Currently there are 2 with good exposed mud which could attract something rarer than a Dunlin 🤞 plenty of bramble patches for another Blyth's Reed Warbler to hide in too😀 I heard Green Sand but not seen,2 Raven over & Grey Wag as norm
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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 · 13/08/2026
This morning August 13th I was able to confirm a 2nd pair with 3 fledglings in a slightly different area to the nest I was keeping an eye on that is still unconfirmed but could be the same pair moving around ! 👍 #BCPBirding #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
Painted Lady on Buddleia Plant Painted Lady on BuddleiaPainted Lady on Buddleia
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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 2 of 2 ringed C Tern @ Pennington Flash Y'day #UKBirding #PFBirding #BTOBIRDS@bsky
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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 · 28/07/2026
I kept an eye on another one suspected of visiting a nest but unconfirmed success! As for singing 8 I know of on the South side i.e Leigh,Fir Tree Flash along to former SBI the border line which I don't cross very often now as I used to due to mobility.
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Gordon Newman @gan95.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
My first confirmed successful breeding @ Bickershaw CP with 3 fledglings. Just caught the rear end of one moving through the vegetation. Also saw 3 fledglings @ Pennington Flash. #BCPBirding #PFBirding
Cetti's Warbler fledgling
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Gordon Newman @gan95.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Bill Oddie brought to my attention the art of "pishing", a practice I still use today when no one is around 😀😀 R.I.P Bill
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Gordon Newman @gan95.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
Still present in front of the yacht club @1 7.48
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Gordon Newman @gan95.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
There was one by Common Lane in fenced off area with BH Gull y'day morning so perhaps the same individual?
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Gordon Newman @gan95.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Too bloody hot today☀️☀️☀️ for wandering about! well done 👍👍
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Gordon Newman @gan95.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Nevison's Flash is the one closest to Plank Lane , Leigh
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Gordon Newman @gan95.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
2 NH on Nevison's Flash @BCP as well this afternoon no photo though unlike your great shot 👍 #Odonata
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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
(Poor photo sorry)Osprey (poor edited photo)Osprey (sorry for poor photo)Osprey (sorry for poor photo)
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Gordon Newman @gan95.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Thanks Bill, I thought that would be the case. I know nearly almost Impossible to read them. #PFBirding
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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
Lesser black backed Gull Lesser black backed GullLesser black backed Gull Lesser black backed Gull
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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
Would help if I actually attached the video 😀😀
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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
I feel like I missed out on other birds and didn't check the spit! Still drying out my coat this morning so in the garden to start the day this morning! #UKBirding
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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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