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Chris Downes's photo gallery

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  • Cattle EgretCattle EgretFairburn Ings RSPB
  • Mealy RedpollMealy RedpollLockwood Beck Reservoir
  • Great Grey ShrikeGreat Grey ShrikeClumber Park
  • Night HeronNight HeronRedcar
  • Pied WheatearPied WheatearMeols
  • Pied WheatearPied WheatearMeols
  • ShorelarkShorelarkHartlepool
  • ShorelarkShorelarkHartlepool
  • Short-eared OwlShort-eared OwlSeaton Carew
  • Short-eared OwlShort-eared OwlSeaton Carew
  • Pomarine SkuaPomarine SkuaSouth Gare Breakwater
  • WryneckWryneckBempton Cliffs RSPB
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Cattle Egret
 
Previous Records of Cattle Egret - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Cattle Egret at Fairburn Ings RSPB (Yorkshire) All photos of Cattle Egret Upload a photo of the Cattle Egret at Fairburn Ings RSPB (Yorkshire) All the RBA news reports of the Cattle Egret at Fairburn Ings RSPB (Yorkshire) 
    Taken: Sun, 16 Jun 2019
  Fairburn Ings RSPB (Yorkshire) Uploaded: Sun, 16 Jun 2019
  New Flash from the roadside 8am
Photo: Chris Downes
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Mealy Redpoll
 
All photos of Mealy Redpoll at Lockwood Beck Reservoir (Cleveland) All photos of Mealy Redpoll Upload a photo of the Mealy Redpoll at Lockwood Beck Reservoir (Cleveland) All the RBA news reports of the Mealy Redpoll at Lockwood Beck Reservoir (Cleveland) 
  male Taken: Fri, 22 Mar 2019
  Lockwood Beck Reservoir (Cleveland) Uploaded: Sat, 23 Mar 2019
 
Photo: Chris Downes
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Great Grey Shrike
 
All photos of Great Grey Shrike at Clumber Park (Nottinghamshire) All photos of Great Grey Shrike Upload a photo of the Great Grey Shrike at Clumber Park (Nottinghamshire) All the RBA news reports of the Great Grey Shrike at Clumber Park (Nottinghamshire) 
  adult Taken: Wed, 27 Feb 2019
  Clumber Park (Nottinghamshire) Uploaded: Sun, 03 Mar 2019
 
Photo: Chris Downes
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Night Heron
 
All photos of Night Heron at Redcar (Cleveland) All photos of Night Heron Upload a photo of the Night Heron at Redcar (Cleveland) All the RBA news reports of the Night Heron at Redcar (Cleveland) 
    Taken: Wed, 21 Nov 2018
  Redcar (Cleveland) Uploaded: Thu, 22 Nov 2018
  In Locke Park on weir, west end
Photo: Chris Downes
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Pied Wheatear
 
Previous Records of Pied Wheatear - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Pied Wheatear at Meols (Cheshire and Wirral) All photos of Pied Wheatear Upload a photo of the Pied Wheatear at Meols (Cheshire and Wirral) All the RBA news reports of the Pied Wheatear at Meols (Cheshire and Wirral) 
  first-winter Taken: Thu, 08 Nov 2018
  Meols (Cheshire and Wirral) Uploaded: Sun, 11 Nov 2018
 
Photo: Chris Downes
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Pied Wheatear
 
Previous Records of Pied Wheatear - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Pied Wheatear at Meols (Cheshire and Wirral) All photos of Pied Wheatear Upload a photo of the Pied Wheatear at Meols (Cheshire and Wirral) All the RBA news reports of the Pied Wheatear at Meols (Cheshire and Wirral) 
  first-winter Taken: Thu, 08 Nov 2018
  Meols (Cheshire and Wirral) Uploaded: Sun, 11 Nov 2018
 
Photo: Chris Downes
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Shorelark
 
All photos of Shorelark at Hartlepool (Cleveland) All photos of Shorelark Upload a photo of the Shorelark at Hartlepool (Cleveland) All the RBA news reports of the Shorelark at Hartlepool (Cleveland) 
    Taken: Mon, 15 Oct 2018
  Hartlepool (Cleveland) Uploaded: Wed, 17 Oct 2018
 
Photo: Chris Downes
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Shorelark
 
All photos of Shorelark at Hartlepool (Cleveland) All photos of Shorelark Upload a photo of the Shorelark at Hartlepool (Cleveland) All the RBA news reports of the Shorelark at Hartlepool (Cleveland) 
    Taken: Mon, 15 Oct 2018
  Hartlepool (Cleveland) Uploaded: Wed, 17 Oct 2018
 
Photo: Chris Downes
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Short-eared Owl
 
All photos of Short-eared Owl at Seaton Carew (Cleveland) All photos of Short-eared Owl Upload a photo of the Short-eared Owl at Seaton Carew (Cleveland) All the RBA news reports of the Short-eared Owl at Seaton Carew (Cleveland) 
    Taken: Thu, 11 Oct 2018
  Seaton Carew (Cleveland) Uploaded: Sat, 13 Oct 2018
 
Photo: Chris Downes
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Short-eared Owl
 
All photos of Short-eared Owl at Seaton Carew (Cleveland) All photos of Short-eared Owl Upload a photo of the Short-eared Owl at Seaton Carew (Cleveland) All the RBA news reports of the Short-eared Owl at Seaton Carew (Cleveland) 
    Taken: Thu, 11 Oct 2018
  Seaton Carew (Cleveland) Uploaded: Sat, 13 Oct 2018
 
Photo: Chris Downes
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Pomarine Skua
 
All photos of Pomarine Skua at South Gare Breakwater (Cleveland) All photos of Pomarine Skua Upload a photo of the Pomarine Skua at South Gare Breakwater (Cleveland) All the RBA news reports of the Pomarine Skua at South Gare Breakwater (Cleveland) 
  adult Taken: Mon, 10 Sep 2018
  South Gare Breakwater (Cleveland) Uploaded: Sun, 16 Sep 2018
 
Photo: Chris Downes
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Wryneck
 
All photos of Wryneck at Bempton Cliffs RSPB (Yorkshire) All photos of Wryneck Upload a photo of the Wryneck at Bempton Cliffs RSPB (Yorkshire) All the RBA news reports of the Wryneck at Bempton Cliffs RSPB (Yorkshire) 
    Taken: Thu, 06 Sep 2018
  Bempton Cliffs RSPB (Yorkshire) Uploaded: Fri, 07 Sep 2018
 
Photo: Chris Downes
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Pomarine Skua
 
All photos of Pomarine Skua at South Gare Breakwater (Cleveland) All photos of Pomarine Skua Upload a photo of the Pomarine Skua at South Gare Breakwater (Cleveland) All the RBA news reports of the Pomarine Skua at South Gare Breakwater (Cleveland) 
  adult Taken: Sat, 01 Sep 2018
  South Gare Breakwater (Cleveland) Uploaded: Mon, 03 Sep 2018
 
Photo: Chris Downes
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Pomarine Skua
 
All photos of Pomarine Skua at South Gare Breakwater (Cleveland) All photos of Pomarine Skua Upload a photo of the Pomarine Skua at South Gare Breakwater (Cleveland) All the RBA news reports of the Pomarine Skua at South Gare Breakwater (Cleveland) 
  adult Taken: Sat, 01 Sep 2018
  South Gare Breakwater (Cleveland) Uploaded: Mon, 03 Sep 2018
 
Photo: Chris Downes
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Western Bonelli's Warbler
 
Previous Records of Western Bonelli's Warbler - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Western Bonelli's Warbler at Seaton Carew (Cleveland) All photos of Western Bonelli's Warbler Upload a photo of the Western Bonelli's Warbler at Seaton Carew (Cleveland) All the RBA news reports of the Western Bonelli's Warbler at Seaton Carew (Cleveland) 
    Taken: Sat, 18 Aug 2018
  Seaton Carew (Cleveland) Uploaded: Sat, 18 Aug 2018
 
Photo: Chris Downes
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Western Bonelli's Warbler
 
Previous Records of Western Bonelli's Warbler - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Western Bonelli's Warbler at Seaton Carew (Cleveland) All photos of Western Bonelli's Warbler Upload a photo of the Western Bonelli's Warbler at Seaton Carew (Cleveland) All the RBA news reports of the Western Bonelli's Warbler at Seaton Carew (Cleveland) 
    Taken: Sat, 18 Aug 2018
  Seaton Carew (Cleveland) Uploaded: Sat, 18 Aug 2018
 
Photo: Chris Downes
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Wood Sandpiper
 
All photos of Wood Sandpiper at Thornwick Bay (Yorkshire) All photos of Wood Sandpiper Upload a photo of the Wood Sandpiper at Thornwick Bay (Yorkshire) All the RBA news reports of the Wood Sandpiper at Thornwick Bay (Yorkshire) 
    Taken: Tue, 31 Jul 2018
  Thornwick Bay (Yorkshire) Uploaded: Mon, 06 Aug 2018
  Thornwick Pool
Photo: Chris Downes
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Wood Sandpiper
 
All photos of Wood Sandpiper at Thornwick Bay (Yorkshire) All photos of Wood Sandpiper Upload a photo of the Wood Sandpiper at Thornwick Bay (Yorkshire) All the RBA news reports of the Wood Sandpiper at Thornwick Bay (Yorkshire) 
    Taken: Tue, 31 Jul 2018
  Thornwick Bay (Yorkshire) Uploaded: Mon, 06 Aug 2018
  Thornwick Pool
Photo: Chris Downes
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Buff-breasted Sandpiper
 
All photos of Buff-breasted Sandpiper at Blacktoft Sands RSPB (Yorkshire) All photos of Buff-breasted Sandpiper Upload a photo of the Buff-breasted Sandpiper at Blacktoft Sands RSPB (Yorkshire) All the RBA news reports of the Buff-breasted Sandpiper at Blacktoft Sands RSPB (Yorkshire) 
    Taken: Sat, 04 Aug 2018
  Blacktoft Sands RSPB (Yorkshire) Uploaded: Mon, 06 Aug 2018
  With green sandpiper
Photo: Chris Downes
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Franklin's Gull
 
Previous Records of Franklin's Gull - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Franklin's Gull at Scaling Dam (Cleveland) All photos of Franklin's Gull Upload a photo of the Franklin's Gull at Scaling Dam (Cleveland) All the RBA news reports of the Franklin's Gull at Scaling Dam (Cleveland) 
    Taken: Wed, 25 Jul 2018
  Scaling Dam (Cleveland) Uploaded: Wed, 25 Jul 2018
 
Photo: Chris Downes
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Franklin's Gull
 
Previous Records of Franklin's Gull - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Franklin's Gull at Scaling Dam (Cleveland) All photos of Franklin's Gull Upload a photo of the Franklin's Gull at Scaling Dam (Cleveland) All the RBA news reports of the Franklin's Gull at Scaling Dam (Cleveland) 
    Taken: Wed, 25 Jul 2018
  Scaling Dam (Cleveland) Uploaded: Wed, 25 Jul 2018
 
Photo: Chris Downes
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Greater Sand Plover
 
Previous Records of Greater Sand Plover - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Greater Sand Plover at Easington (Yorkshire) All photos of Greater Sand Plover Upload a photo of the Greater Sand Plover at Easington (Yorkshire) All the RBA news reports of the Greater Sand Plover at Easington (Yorkshire) 
  adult Taken: Sun, 15 Jul 2018
  Easington (Yorkshire) Uploaded: Tue, 17 Jul 2018
 
Photo: Chris Downes
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Squacco Heron
 
Previous Records of Squacco Heron - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Squacco Heron at Kilnsea (Yorkshire) All photos of Squacco Heron Upload a photo of the Squacco Heron at Kilnsea (Yorkshire) All the RBA news reports of the Squacco Heron at Kilnsea (Yorkshire) 
    Taken: Fri, 29 Jun 2018
  Kilnsea (Yorkshire) Uploaded: Sat, 30 Jun 2018
  On East pond, Holderness field. With eel?
Photo: Chris Downes
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Semipalmated Sandpiper
 
Previous Records of Semipalmated Sandpiper - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Semipalmated Sandpiper at Washington WWT (Co.Durham) All photos of Semipalmated Sandpiper Upload a photo of the Semipalmated Sandpiper at Washington WWT (Co.Durham) All the RBA news reports of the Semipalmated Sandpiper at Washington WWT (Co.Durham) 
    Taken: Thu, 21 Jun 2018
  Washington WWT (Co.Durham) Uploaded: Fri, 22 Jun 2018
 
Photo: Chris Downes
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Semipalmated Sandpiper
 
Previous Records of Semipalmated Sandpiper - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Semipalmated Sandpiper at Washington WWT (Co.Durham) All photos of Semipalmated Sandpiper Upload a photo of the Semipalmated Sandpiper at Washington WWT (Co.Durham) All the RBA news reports of the Semipalmated Sandpiper at Washington WWT (Co.Durham) 
    Taken: Thu, 21 Jun 2018
  Washington WWT (Co.Durham) Uploaded: Fri, 22 Jun 2018
 
Photo: Chris Downes
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Semipalmated Sandpiper
 
Previous Records of Semipalmated Sandpiper - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Semipalmated Sandpiper at Washington WWT (Co.Durham) All photos of Semipalmated Sandpiper Upload a photo of the Semipalmated Sandpiper at Washington WWT (Co.Durham) All the RBA news reports of the Semipalmated Sandpiper at Washington WWT (Co.Durham) 
    Taken: Thu, 21 Jun 2018
  Washington WWT (Co.Durham) Uploaded: Fri, 22 Jun 2018
 
Photo: Chris Downes
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Woodchat Shrike
 
All photos of Woodchat Shrike at Scaling Dam (Cleveland) All photos of Woodchat Shrike Upload a photo of the Woodchat Shrike at Scaling Dam (Cleveland) All the RBA news reports of the Woodchat Shrike at Scaling Dam (Cleveland) 
  adult, male Taken: Wed, 13 Jun 2018
  Scaling Dam (Cleveland) Uploaded: Fri, 15 Jun 2018
 
Photo: Chris Downes
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Garganey
 
All photos of Garganey at Adwick upon Dearne (Yorkshire) All photos of Garganey Upload a photo of the Garganey at Adwick upon Dearne (Yorkshire) All the RBA news reports of the Garganey at Adwick upon Dearne (Yorkshire) 
  male Taken: Mon, 09 Apr 2018
  Adwick upon Dearne (Yorkshire) Uploaded: Tue, 10 Apr 2018
 
Photo: Chris Downes
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Black-necked Grebe
 
All photos of Black-necked Grebe at New Swillington Ings (Yorkshire) All photos of Black-necked Grebe Upload a photo of the Black-necked Grebe at New Swillington Ings (Yorkshire) All the RBA news reports of the Black-necked Grebe at New Swillington Ings (Yorkshire) 
    Taken: Fri, 06 Apr 2018
  New Swillington Ings (Yorkshire) Uploaded: Tue, 10 Apr 2018
 
Photo: Chris Downes
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Black-necked Grebe
 
All photos of Black-necked Grebe at New Swillington Ings (Yorkshire) All photos of Black-necked Grebe Upload a photo of the Black-necked Grebe at New Swillington Ings (Yorkshire) All the RBA news reports of the Black-necked Grebe at New Swillington Ings (Yorkshire) 
    Taken: Fri, 06 Apr 2018
  New Swillington Ings (Yorkshire) Uploaded: Tue, 10 Apr 2018
 
Photo: Chris Downes
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Black-necked Grebe
 
All photos of Black-necked Grebe at New Swillington Ings (Yorkshire) All photos of Black-necked Grebe Upload a photo of the Black-necked Grebe at New Swillington Ings (Yorkshire) All the RBA news reports of the Black-necked Grebe at New Swillington Ings (Yorkshire) 
    Taken: Fri, 06 Apr 2018
  New Swillington Ings (Yorkshire) Uploaded: Tue, 10 Apr 2018
 
Photo: Chris Downes
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Grey Phalarope
 
All photos of Grey Phalarope at Bridlington (Yorkshire) All photos of Grey Phalarope Upload a photo of the Grey Phalarope at Bridlington (Yorkshire) All the RBA news reports of the Grey Phalarope at Bridlington (Yorkshire) 
  first-winter Taken: Tue, 20 Mar 2018
  Bridlington (Yorkshire) Uploaded: Wed, 21 Mar 2018
  Off South pier
Photo: Chris Downes
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Grey Phalarope
 
All photos of Grey Phalarope at Bridlington (Yorkshire) All photos of Grey Phalarope Upload a photo of the Grey Phalarope at Bridlington (Yorkshire) All the RBA news reports of the Grey Phalarope at Bridlington (Yorkshire) 
  first-winter Taken: Tue, 20 Mar 2018
  Bridlington (Yorkshire) Uploaded: Wed, 21 Mar 2018
  Off South Pier
Photo: Chris Downes
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Barn Owl
 
All photos of Barn Owl at Burton Fleming (Yorkshire) All photos of Barn Owl Upload a photo of the Barn Owl at Burton Fleming (Yorkshire) All the RBA news reports of the Barn Owl at Burton Fleming (Yorkshire) 
    Taken: Sat, 24 Feb 2018
  Burton Fleming (Yorkshire) Uploaded: Sun, 18 Mar 2018
 
Photo: Chris Downes
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Green-winged Teal
 
All photos of Green-winged Teal at North Cave (Yorkshire) All photos of Green-winged Teal Upload a photo of the Green-winged Teal at North Cave (Yorkshire) All the RBA news reports of the Green-winged Teal at North Cave (Yorkshire) 
  male Taken: Wed, 14 Mar 2018
  North Cave (Yorkshire) Uploaded: Sun, 18 Mar 2018
 
Photo: Chris Downes
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hawfinch
 
All photos of hawfinch at Broomhill (Yorkshire) All photos of hawfinch Upload a photo of the hawfinch at Broomhill (Yorkshire) All the RBA news reports of the hawfinch at Broomhill (Yorkshire) 
    Taken: Sun, 11 Mar 2018
  Broomhill (Yorkshire) Uploaded: Sun, 18 Mar 2018
 
Photo: Chris Downes
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Hawfinch
 
All photos of Hawfinch at Broomhill (Yorkshire) All photos of Hawfinch Upload a photo of the Hawfinch at Broomhill (Yorkshire) All the RBA news reports of the Hawfinch at Broomhill (Yorkshire) 
    Taken: Sun, 11 Mar 2018
  Broomhill (Yorkshire) Uploaded: Sun, 18 Mar 2018
 
Photo: Chris Downes
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green-winged teal
 
All photos of green-winged teal at North Cave (Yorkshire) All photos of green-winged teal Upload a photo of the green-winged teal at North Cave (Yorkshire) All the RBA news reports of the green-winged teal at North Cave (Yorkshire) 
  male Taken: Wed, 14 Mar 2018
  North Cave (Yorkshire) Uploaded: Sun, 18 Mar 2018
 
Photo: Chris Downes
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Twite
 
All photos of Twite at Seaton Sands (Cleveland) All photos of Twite Upload a photo of the Twite at Seaton Sands (Cleveland) All the RBA news reports of the Twite at Seaton Sands (Cleveland) 
    Taken: Sun, 26 Nov 2017
  Seaton Sands (Cleveland) Uploaded: Tue, 28 Nov 2017
 
Photo: Chris Downes
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Long-eared Owl
 
All photos of Long-eared Owl at Saltholme (Cleveland) All photos of Long-eared Owl Upload a photo of the Long-eared Owl at Saltholme (Cleveland) All the RBA news reports of the Long-eared Owl at Saltholme (Cleveland) 
    Taken: Sun, 26 Nov 2017
  Saltholme (Cleveland) Uploaded: Tue, 28 Nov 2017
 
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