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Chris S

@macrodactyla.bsky.social
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Patch birder at Redcar and Marske-by-the-Sea. (3.5km²) Occasional Plants, Insects, Astronomy and very rarely Planes. Patch Total: 206 Patch Year: 137

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Chris S @macrodactyla.bsky.social · 19h
Great White Egret flew south over Green Lane, Marske. Also Short-Eared Owl harrassed by crows along Marske Stray, headed towards Redcar. A few Redwings and Song Thrushes in off too. @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social #UKBirding #NEBirding
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Chris S @macrodactyla.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Brambling briefly in fox covert, Marske. @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social #NEbirding #UKbirding
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Chris S @macrodactyla.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
2 DB Brent geese landed on Redcar beach before flying off towards south gare, also 3 little Gulls, 5 arctic skuas and hundreds of gannets from Redcar cinema. @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social #NEbirding #UKbirding
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Chris S @macrodactyla.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
A few from Redcar this morning. Goosander, Herring Gull chasing Sandwich Tern, Oystercatcher and Cormorant (i think sinensis). @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social #UKBirding #NEBirding
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Chris S @macrodactyla.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Bairds Sandpiper still from viewing screen, saltholme. @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social #NEbirding #UKbirding
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Chris S @macrodactyla.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Kestrel from Bydales Car Park today, also 20 Brent Geese still on the sea and a Med Gull on Bydales Field, Marske. @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social #NEBirding #UKBirding
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Chris S @macrodactyla.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
While messing around trying slow mo videos, I got this gull, which looking at later thought it could be yellow-legged, though not too sure, any help appreciated. @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social @saloplarus.bsky.social @pratorum2112.bsky.social
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Chris S @macrodactyla.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Some of the 18 Brent Geese at Marske today, feeding on Sea Lettuce. Also 2 Roseate Terns and a Med Gull from Redcar Cinema earlier. @teesbirds.bsky.social @teeswildlife.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social #UKBirding #NEBirding
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Chris S @macrodactyla.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Caspian Gull on beach opposite cinema, also 2 yellow wagtails west. Redcar @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social #NEbirding #UKbirding
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Chris S @macrodactyla.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Sandwich Tern from Bydales Car Park this morning. Also while watching the Curlew Sandpiper at Redcar, this Goosander flew east. @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social #UKBirding #NEBirding
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Chris S @macrodactyla.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Curlew Sandpiper still present at Redcar, opposite park hotel. @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social #NEbirding #UKbirding
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Chris S @macrodactyla.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Curlew Sandpiper and co at Redcar this afternoon. Thanks @damianmoney.bsky.social for the heads up. @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social @waderquest.bsky.social #NEbirding #UKBirding
DunlinRinged Plover
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Chris S @macrodactyla.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Possible Northern Eider today off Redcar Cinema, sails and bill look good, and looks like yellow legs too. Will try to keep an eye on it as it moults. Note the other Eider also has sails but none of the other features @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social #NEBirding #UKBirding
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Chris S @macrodactyla.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Fulmar from Marske this morning, also Goosander flew west and 2 Roseate Terns from Redcar Cinema. @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social #UKBirding #NEBirding
FulmarGoosander
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Chris S @macrodactyla.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Setaceous Hebrew Character?? Marske today. #ukmoths
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Chris S @macrodactyla.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Jackdaw, Marske today. @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social #UKBirding #NEBirding
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Chris S @macrodactyla.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Juv Long-tailed Skua that flew close by on Redcar Beach before heading North this morning @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social #NEBirding #UKBirding
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Chris S @macrodactyla.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Juv Ruff just in front of Bydales Car Park, Marske. @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social @waderquest.bsky.social #UKBirding #NEBirding
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UK Rares @ukraritiesdaybyday.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
AUGUST 25th: 🧾 Good morning folks...! 🖐🏻👋🏻 There were forty-one (41) accepted records on this day... 😃 #UKrares #rarebirdsUK #UKbirding
📸: Greater Sand Plover - ©David Mattocks, many thanks. 👍🏻📸: Lesser Grey Shrike - ©Hugh Harrop, many thanks. 👍🏻
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Chris S @macrodactyla.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Redcar cinema 8.30-10.30 - Cory's Shearwater, Great Skua, Sooty Shearwater, 12 Arctic Skuas, 15 Manx Shearwaters, single Black-tailed Godwit, and numerous teal and common scoter passing. @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social #NEbirding #UKbirding
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Chris S @macrodactyla.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Juv and adult Roseate terns off Redcar cinema this morning @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social #NEbirding #UKbirding
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Chris S @macrodactyla.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Spitfire Mk.TIX currently at Teesside Airport, flew along the coast earlier, then as i picked it up it did a loop at Redcar, seen from house. #planespotting #aviation #spitfire
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Chris S @macrodactyla.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Time-lapse of the #solareclipse before the trees started getting in the way. Using #DWARF3 from Redcar.
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Chris S @macrodactyla.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Southern Hawker, Azure Damselfly and Willow Emerald? Damselfly. Redcar garden this afternoon. @teesbirds.bsky.social #UKinsects #UKDragonflies #UKDamselflies
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Chris S @macrodactyla.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Juv Knot at Redcar this morning. @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social #NEBirding #UKBirding
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Chris S @macrodactyla.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Sandwich Terns and Ringed Plover from Redcar today. Also 5 Bar-tailed Godwits and a Whimbrel on Bydales School Field. @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social #NEBirding #UKBirding
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Chris S @macrodactyla.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Honey bee on Red Hot Poker (Kniphofia), Redcar.
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Chris S @macrodactyla.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Another Black-headed gull, shame the wing tips were just out of shot. @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social #NEbirding #UKBirding
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Chris S @macrodactyla.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Turnstone and Black-headed Gull, Redcar this morning. @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social #NEbirding #UKbirding
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Chris S @macrodactyla.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
100+ House Sparrows (mostly juvs) around Fox Covert, Marske today. @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social
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Chris S @macrodactyla.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Graphopsocus cruciatus, Redcar today #ukinsects
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Chris S @macrodactyla.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Knot at Redcar today. @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social #UKBirding #NEBirding
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Chris S @macrodactyla.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
7 Med Gulls in total (2 juv, 4 ad and a 2nd summer) Marske and Redcar today. Juv Sandwich Tern and 6 of 13 Golden Plovers that dropped in on Redcar beach. @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social #NEBirding #UKBirding
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Chris S @macrodactyla.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
2 adult Med Gulls, 2 arctic skuas a few manx shearwaters past Redcar cinema. Also adult and juv med Gulls on Bydales field, Marske. @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social #NEbirding #UKbirding
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Chris S @macrodactyla.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Two-banded Spearhorn, Marske. @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social #UKInsects
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Chris S @macrodactyla.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Moorhen in Marske coastal field this morning. @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social #UKBirding #NEBirding
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Chris S @macrodactyla.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Quail briefly calling last night around 1am, Ings estate Redcar. @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social #UKBirding #NEBirding
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Chris S @macrodactyla.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Painted Lady in Fox Covert, Marske today. @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social #UKButterflies #UKInsects
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Chris S @macrodactyla.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Any ideas other than Conocephalus sp. ?? Had Conocephalus dorsalis in basically the same area, but 6 years ago @teesbirds.bsky.social #UKinsects
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Chris S @macrodactyla.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Nice to see a Nuthatch in fox covert, Marske only briefly flew above us and called. Bird 205 for patch list. @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social #NEbirding #UKbirding
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Chris S @macrodactyla.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
Single manx east past Redcar cinema, also arctic skua harassing terns in coatham bay. @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social #NEbirding #UKbirding
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Chris S @macrodactyla.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Dunlin at Marske this morning @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social #UKBirding #NEBirding
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Chris S @macrodactyla.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Meadow Pipit and a bedraggled Juv at Marske today. @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social #NEBirding #UKBirding
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Chris S @macrodactyla.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
Little Terns from Redcar this morning. @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social #UKBirding #NEBirding
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Chris S @macrodactyla.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
2 whimbrel dropped in at Redcar then flew off towards south gare. @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social #NEbirding #UKbirding
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Chris S @macrodactyla.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Male Garganey west past Redcar cinema, into coatham Bay. @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social #NEbirding #UKbirding
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Chris S @macrodactyla.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Garden Warbler in Redcar Garden briefly today. @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social #UKBirding #NEBirding
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Chris S @macrodactyla.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Sand Martins at Marske today. @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social #UKBirding #NEBirding
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Chris S @macrodactyla.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Stonechat and Sparrowhawk from Marske this morning. Also Lesser Whitethroat in Fox Covert and 10-15 Bottlenose Dolphins off Redcar early on. @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social #UKBirding #NEBirding
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Chris S @macrodactyla.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Marsh Harrier over coastal field at Marske, flew west. Also Short-eared Owl flew west from Redcar Cinema earlier. @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social #NEbirding #UKbirding
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