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Gary Sharples

@gjsharplesbirding.bsky.social
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Birding NE England

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Gary Sharples @gjsharplesbirding.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Lovely walk from Clay Bank to the Wainstones this morning
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Gary Sharples @gjsharplesbirding.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
Lunchtime walk in the vicinity of Anya’s Wood. Highlight was a Green Woodpecker, which loudly announced its arrival before landing in a dead tree for several minutes. Always a joy to actually see one. Moors looking very pink. @teesbirds.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social
Stone gate post with a square hole cut through itTinder or Hoof Fungus on silver birch treeStream by the road near Anya’s WoodHeather in bloom on moors above Osmotherley
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Gary Sharples @gjsharplesbirding.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Pleasant walk between Faceby and Swainby this morning. This large buddleia bush had Painted Lady, Red Admiral and a Hummingbird Hawkmoth. My first of the latter in the NE of England. @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social
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Gary Sharples @gjsharplesbirding.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
A good selection of butterflies on the North Yorkshire Moors today near Over Silton, including two of my favourites - Small Copper and Painted Lady @teesbirds.bsky.social
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Gary Sharples @gjsharplesbirding.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
3 Great White Egrets from Phil Stead Hide, Saltholme but no Bittern for me
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Gary Sharples @gjsharplesbirding.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
Over high tide this afternoon at Seaton Snook: adult and juvenile Roseate Tern, 2 Arctic Tern and 3 Little Tern; 4 Knot and 18 Golden Plover, latter on Power Station field; 3 Whimbrel over calling @teesbirds.bsky.social
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Gary Sharples @gjsharplesbirding.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Short walk at Northallerton this afternoon with our granddaughter. Ringlets on the wing and a Cinnabar moth caterpillar on ragwort.
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Gary Sharples @gjsharplesbirding.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
These sycamore keys seemed to glow in the last rays of sunshine the other night. I was out locally, unsuccessfully, trying to hear the wonderful sound of a Quail.
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Gary Sharples @gjsharplesbirding.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
A short break in Northumberland and then home. It was a cold week of northerlies. Three delightful small butterflies seen and plenty of quality birding.
Green Hairstreak on Wooler Common pretending to be a leafSmall Copper in dunes near Ross Bank SandsDingy Skipper today near Over Silton
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Gary Sharples @gjsharplesbirding.bsky.social · 10/05/2026
Some lovely weather near Wooler this afternoon
Red Admiral on gorse
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Gary Sharples @gjsharplesbirding.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
I came across this jigsaw in a charity shop this morning. Couldn’t resist sharing. A beautiful English cottage garden scene with a ‘typical’ selection of birds and butterflies in appropriate habitat. 😂 Needless to say I didn’t purchase. @teesbirds.bsky.social
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Gary Sharples @gjsharplesbirding.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
A quick trip to Coatham Woods this morning. Lovely views (unusually) of 3 Garden Warblers and a less showy Lesser Whitethroat. @teesbirds.bsky.social
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Gary Sharples @gjsharplesbirding.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
A beautiful sunny morning at Cardiac Hill, Durham University. The bluebells are glowing among the fresh leaves.
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Paul Dufour @pauldufour80.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Curious about what drives transoceanic vagrancy and what it might mean for birds? Our new paper discusses these questions in the context of Hurricane Lee and the remarkable influx of American landbirds recorded in the British Isles in September 2023. Take a look: tinyurl.com/388k3mcp
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Gary Sharples @gjsharplesbirding.bsky.social · 26/04/2026
Some busy wood ants today in North Yorkshire.
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Gary Sharples @gjsharplesbirding.bsky.social · 26/04/2026
Anya’s Wood this morning. 3 Redstarts plus Cuckoo and Green Woodpecker heard. Single Trddtart and Pied Flycatcher at Snilesworth. @nybirdnews.bsky.social
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Gary Sharples @gjsharplesbirding.bsky.social · 26/04/2026
Roseberry Topping yesterday. Bluebells coming along nicely. 4 singing Redstarts but keeping out if view. @teesbirds.bsky.social
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Princeton University Press @princetonupress.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Announcing The Bird Guide: North America! This landmark field guide, published in association with @cornellbirds.bsky.social, will set a new standard for North American bird identification. Publishing in early 2027, the guide is now available for pre-order from booksellers everywhere. 🐦‍⬛ 📙
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Gary Sharples @gjsharplesbirding.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
Short walk near Crathorne this afternoon in sunshine. A mix of woodland and farmland. Grey Wagtail x2, Blackcap x2, Yellowhammer x2, Marsh Tit x2, Skylark x7 and Chiffchaff x8. Speckled Wood and Peacock plus lots of flowers.
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Gary Sharples @gjsharplesbirding.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Found some ‘treasure’ on the beach between Marske and Saltburn this morning. Brown Crab shell and Common Whelk egg cases. A few Sand Martin heading west and Linnet, Meadow Pipit and Skylark. Very little on the sea. @teesbirds.bsky.social
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Gary Sharples @gjsharplesbirding.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
Rainbow over Nosterfield this morning. Bar-tailed and Black-tailed Godwit, Ruff and Green Woodpecker (heard). Couldn’t locate the Smew on Lingham Lake but Great White Egret there. @northyorksbirds.bsky.social
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Gary Sharples @gjsharplesbirding.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
Pretty ice feather patterns on the roof of my frosted car this morning.
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Gary Sharples @gjsharplesbirding.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
At Ropner Park this afternoon: 2 Ring-necked Parakeet, drake Pintail, 15 Tufted Duck, 17 Gadwall and 4 Stock Dove. @teesbirds.bsky.social
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Gary Sharples @gjsharplesbirding.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
Pale-bellied Brent Goose showing well last Wednesday with the scenic background of Hartlepool nuclear power station. @teesbirds.bsky.social
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Gary Sharples @gjsharplesbirding.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
Great trip to Ferry Road, Hartlepool this morning. Finally caught up with the juvenile Glaucous Gull and bonus Black Redstart. Glorious beams of light on Seaton Carew a little later. @teesbirds.bsky.social
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Gary Sharples @gjsharplesbirding.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
Richard’s Pipit still in rough grassland west of Skinningrove. Came onto the Cleveland Way and showed well on ground for 5 minutes. 12.40pm. @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social
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Gary Sharples @gjsharplesbirding.bsky.social · 02/11/2025
Pleasant afternoon at Seaton Snook today, though rather breezy. Long-tailed Duck, 24 Grey Plover, 30 Golden Plover, 7 Bar-tailed Godwit, 60-70 Twite. @teesbirds.bsky.social
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Gary Sharples @gjsharplesbirding.bsky.social · 19/10/2025
Sandstorm between Redcar and South Gare today braved by a few, including this Snow Bunting. @teesbirds.bsky.social
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Gary Sharples @gjsharplesbirding.bsky.social · 12/10/2025
Thorp Perrow, Bedale this afternoon in beautiful light
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Gary Sharples @gjsharplesbirding.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
Some lovely autumn colours at Durham University campus this morning
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Gary Sharples @gjsharplesbirding.bsky.social · 05/10/2025
Castle Lake, Bishop Middleham this afternoon: Brief views of the eclipse drake American Wigeon before it retreated into cover on left of this view. Also Ruff, Pintail, Dunlin, Snipe, Peregrine and Sparrowhawk. @teesbirds.bsky.social @durhambirdclub.bsky.social
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Gary Sharples @gjsharplesbirding.bsky.social · 27/09/2025
My first trip to Hawthorn Dene this morning. What a hidden gem! Lovely views of the first winter Siberian Stonechat and the beautiful Durham coast. @durhambirdclub.bsky.social
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Gary Sharples @gjsharplesbirding.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
My ‘photo’ of the Isabelline Wheatear today at Seaburn. What a beautiful bird, wonderful location and fantastic weather. @durhambirdclub.bsky.social
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Gary Sharples @gjsharplesbirding.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
Nice one Bob! @b0bh.bsky.social @teesbirds.bsky.social
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Gary Sharples @gjsharplesbirding.bsky.social · 06/09/2025
Seaton Snook over high tide this afternoon: Little Stint, Knot, 6 Grey Plover (including one really stunning adult summer), 7 Whimbrel, 10 Bar-tailed Godwit, 14 Sanderling, 4 Brent Geese. Missed the White-tailed Eagle. @teesbirds.bsky.social
Martian landscape at Seaton Snook
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Gary Sharples @gjsharplesbirding.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
Nice selection of waders at Castle Lake, Bishop Middleham in the sunshine this afternoon. 11 Ruff, 4 Curlew Sandpiper, 2 Ringed Plover, Common Sandpiper, Wood Sandpiper and Snipe. @teesbirds.bsky.social @durhambirdclub.bsky.social
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Gary Sharples @gjsharplesbirding.bsky.social · 31/08/2025
Broom Moth caterpillar near Lordstones this afternoon feeding on bracken. Beautifully marked on the sides @teesbirds.bsky.social
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Gary Sharples @gjsharplesbirding.bsky.social · 20/08/2025
A family trip to Kiplin Hall this afternoon with the bonus of seeing a Hornet. The furthest north I’ve seen one in the UK. A bit too mobile for a good photo. It was big! @teesbirds.bsky.social
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Gary Sharples @gjsharplesbirding.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
Pectoral Sandpiper, Ruff, LRP and 3 Snipe at Margrove Ponds at 7.40pm. @teesbirds.bsky.social
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Gary Sharples @gjsharplesbirding.bsky.social · 03/08/2025
3 adult Roseate Terns at South Gare this afternoon in the rocky spot; also Wall butterfly at Paddy’s Hole.
WallWall
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Gary Sharples @gjsharplesbirding.bsky.social · 02/08/2025
Pale phase adult Pomarine Skua just gone north close in at Hartlepool Headland. 11.24am @teesbirds.bsky.social
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Gary Sharples @gjsharplesbirding.bsky.social · 30/07/2025
Saw something unusual on a stroll near Osmotherley this morning. A Fieldfare! It was with a Mistle Thrush. What’s it doing in North Yorkshire in the summer? @nybirdnews.bsky.social @teesbirds.bsky.social
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Gary Sharples @gjsharplesbirding.bsky.social · 21/06/2025
White-letter Hairstreak visited my Yarm garden this morning; only the second ever record @teesbirds.bsky.social
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Gary Sharples @gjsharplesbirding.bsky.social · 26/04/2025
Beautiful day out last Thursday at Culzean Castle Country Park. Location and weather simply stunning.
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Gary Sharples @gjsharplesbirding.bsky.social · 20/04/2025
Gentle stroll by the river at Hutton Rudby this afternoon. Finally got an Orange Tip to settle. Also Grey Wagtail, Marsh Tit and a fresh Speckled Wood. @nybirdnews.bsky.social @teesbirds.bsky.social
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Gary Sharples @gjsharplesbirding.bsky.social · 13/04/2025
Along Baysdale Road, Kildale this afternoon. Blowing a gale and no Ring Ouzels but 2 lovely male Wheatears and a handsome and noisy male Stonechat. @northyorksbirds.bsky.social @teesbirds.bsky.social
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Gary Sharples @gjsharplesbirding.bsky.social · 12/04/2025
Beautiful walk at Marske yesterday @teesbirds.bsky.social
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Gary Sharples @gjsharplesbirding.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
@durhambirdclub.bsky.social The wonderful sight and sound of 5 Whooper Swans at Hurworth Burn Reservoir late afternoon. Within a few minutes they took off, circled around a few times and then headed north.
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Gary Sharples @gjsharplesbirding.bsky.social · 22/02/2025
Feeling more spring-like this morning near Ingleby Arnecliffe. A melodious Song Thrush and lots of Snowdrops. @nybirdnews.bsky.social #NEBirding
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Gary Sharples @gjsharplesbirding.bsky.social · 16/02/2025
Another grey day in less than beautiful surroundings, but illuminated by the birds on Teesside. Common Sandpiper and Grey Wagtail (Billingham Beck), Avocet, Black-tailed Godwit and Great Egret (Saltholme), Short-eared Owl (Greenabella) and Grey Plover (Seal Sands). #NEbirding
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