Gary Sharples @gjsharplesbirding.bsky.social · 03/10/2026Beautiful morning at Dorman’s Pool eventually seeing and hearing 2-3 Bearded Tits. Also 4 Cetti’s Warblers very vocal and 21 Pink-footed Geese flew south. @teesbirds.bsky.social 0211
Gary Sharples @gjsharplesbirding.bsky.social · 31/08/2026Lovely walk from Clay Bank to the Wainstones this morning 031
Gary Sharples @gjsharplesbirding.bsky.social · 23/08/2026Lunchtime 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 0182
Gary Sharples @gjsharplesbirding.bsky.social · 22/08/2026Pleasant 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 0143
Gary Sharples @gjsharplesbirding.bsky.social · 08/08/2026A 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 0141
Gary Sharples @gjsharplesbirding.bsky.social · 27/07/2026I think Graeme Garden is still going strong 100
Gary Sharples @gjsharplesbirding.bsky.social · 26/07/20263 Great White Egrets from Phil Stead Hide, Saltholme but no Bittern for me 050
Gary Sharples @gjsharplesbirding.bsky.social · 26/07/2026Over 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 0181
Gary Sharples @gjsharplesbirding.bsky.social · 03/07/2026Short walk at Northallerton this afternoon with our granddaughter. Ringlets on the wing and a Cinnabar moth caterpillar on ragwort. 050
Gary Sharples @gjsharplesbirding.bsky.social · 10/06/2026These 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. 020
Gary Sharples @gjsharplesbirding.bsky.social · 18/05/2026A short break in Northumberland and then home. It was a cold week of northerlies. Three delightful small butterflies seen and plenty of quality birding. 020
Gary Sharples @gjsharplesbirding.bsky.social · 10/05/2026Some lovely weather near Wooler this afternoon 040
Gary Sharples @gjsharplesbirding.bsky.social · 02/05/2026I 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 061
Gary Sharples @gjsharplesbirding.bsky.social · 01/05/2026A quick trip to Coatham Woods this morning. Lovely views (unusually) of 3 Garden Warblers and a less showy Lesser Whitethroat. @teesbirds.bsky.social 0181
Gary Sharples @gjsharplesbirding.bsky.social · 29/04/2026A beautiful sunny morning at Cardiac Hill, Durham University. The bluebells are glowing among the fresh leaves. 030
Reposted by Gary SharplesPaul Dufour @pauldufour80.bsky.social · 28/04/2026Curious 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 2317
Gary Sharples @gjsharplesbirding.bsky.social · 26/04/2026Some busy wood ants today in North Yorkshire. 070
Gary Sharples @gjsharplesbirding.bsky.social · 26/04/2026Anya’s Wood this morning. 3 Redstarts plus Cuckoo and Green Woodpecker heard. Single Trddtart and Pied Flycatcher at Snilesworth. @nybirdnews.bsky.social 0312
Gary Sharples @gjsharplesbirding.bsky.social · 26/04/2026Roseberry Topping yesterday. Bluebells coming along nicely. 4 singing Redstarts but keeping out if view. @teesbirds.bsky.social 0272
Reposted by Gary SharplesPrinceton University Press @princetonupress.bsky.social · 23/04/2026Announcing 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. 🐦⬛ 📙 310426
Gary Sharples @gjsharplesbirding.bsky.social · 06/04/2026Short 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. 060
Gary Sharples @gjsharplesbirding.bsky.social · 01/04/2026Found 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 0111
Gary Sharples @gjsharplesbirding.bsky.social · 05/03/2026I only heard today that you’d been back in hospital. Glad that you are home and I really do wish you a full and speedy recovery 🙏 010
Gary Sharples @gjsharplesbirding.bsky.social · 20/02/2026Rainbow 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 0132
Gary Sharples @gjsharplesbirding.bsky.social · 14/02/2026A lovely collection, Ted. It’s so good to have some sunshine! 110
Gary Sharples @gjsharplesbirding.bsky.social · 28/01/2026Pretty ice feather patterns on the roof of my frosted car this morning. 050
Gary Sharples @gjsharplesbirding.bsky.social · 24/01/2026At Ropner Park this afternoon: 2 Ring-necked Parakeet, drake Pintail, 15 Tufted Duck, 17 Gadwall and 4 Stock Dove. @teesbirds.bsky.social 0161
Gary Sharples @gjsharplesbirding.bsky.social · 12/01/2026Pale-bellied Brent Goose showing well last Wednesday with the scenic background of Hartlepool nuclear power station. @teesbirds.bsky.social 0191
Gary Sharples @gjsharplesbirding.bsky.social · 24/12/2025Great 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 0332
Gary Sharples @gjsharplesbirding.bsky.social · 11/12/2025It’s on the cliff top. See the yellowish field in my photo on the left. If you go west along the Cleveland Way from Skinningrove you will reach the obvious rough grassland field on the left. 130
Gary Sharples @gjsharplesbirding.bsky.social · 11/12/2025Richard’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 1233
Gary Sharples @gjsharplesbirding.bsky.social · 09/11/2025That’s rather special! Lovely image of a beautiful bird. 110
Gary Sharples @gjsharplesbirding.bsky.social · 02/11/2025Pleasant 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 0261
Gary Sharples @gjsharplesbirding.bsky.social · 25/10/2025Fantastic photo regardless Simon. As always! 110
Gary Sharples @gjsharplesbirding.bsky.social · 24/10/2025He’s a lot easier to spot now! Great photos 👍 010
Gary Sharples @gjsharplesbirding.bsky.social · 19/10/2025My sympathies. I did the same myself. It is quite a slog! Sad to see all the Sanderlings chased by the numerous free range dogs. 020
Gary Sharples @gjsharplesbirding.bsky.social · 19/10/2025Sandstorm between Redcar and South Gare today braved by a few, including this Snow Bunting. @teesbirds.bsky.social 1101
Gary Sharples @gjsharplesbirding.bsky.social · 16/10/2025Fantastic news! Very well done - no corrections 🤩. Impressive cake too 🍰. Enjoy the celebrations. 110
Gary Sharples @gjsharplesbirding.bsky.social · 12/10/2025Thorp Perrow, Bedale this afternoon in beautiful light 030
Gary Sharples @gjsharplesbirding.bsky.social · 08/10/2025Some lovely autumn colours at Durham University campus this morning 020
Gary Sharples @gjsharplesbirding.bsky.social · 05/10/2025Castle 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 0121
Gary Sharples @gjsharplesbirding.bsky.social · 30/09/2025Lovely photos. I especially like the first flight shot - the crispness of those feather edges is stunning. 010
Gary Sharples @gjsharplesbirding.bsky.social · 27/09/2025My 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 080
Gary Sharples @gjsharplesbirding.bsky.social · 25/09/2025My ‘photo’ of the Isabelline Wheatear today at Seaburn. What a beautiful bird, wonderful location and fantastic weather. @durhambirdclub.bsky.social 070
