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Snow Bunting

Upload a photo of the Snow Bunting at St Mary's Island (Northumberland)

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adult, female

Taken: Mon, 11 Feb 2019

St Mary's Island (Northumberland)

Uploaded: Tue, 12 Feb 2019

One of the 2 adult females, feeding on the grassy bank below the main car park, early afternoon.

Photo: Frank Golding

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Firecrest

Upload a photo of the Firecrest at Fishburn (Co.Durham)

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Taken: Thu, 07 Feb 2019

Fishburn (Co.Durham)

Uploaded: Fri, 08 Feb 2019

Elusive but showed briefly in briers near the perimeter fence mid-afternoon. Possibly a female.

Photo: Frank Golding

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Firecrest

Upload a photo of the Firecrest at North Shields (Northumberland)

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adult

Taken: Mon, 14 Jan 2019

North Shields (Northumberland)

Uploaded: Tue, 15 Jan 2019

Still in Northumberland Park, near the herb garden, mid-afternoon.

Photo: Frank Golding

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Black Redstart

Upload a photo of the Black Redstart at Tynemouth (Northumberland)

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Taken: Mon, 14 Jan 2019

Tynemouth (Northumberland)

Uploaded: Tue, 15 Jan 2019

Sometimes showing well on and around the east facing cliff below the priory, viewed from the viewing platform by the base of the pier. Showing some signs of developing a white wing panel so it might be an immature male, although widely held to be a female.

Photo: Frank Golding

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Black Redstart

Taken: Mon, 14 Jan 2019

Tynemouth (Northumberland)

Uploaded: Tue, 15 Jan 2019

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Richard's Pipit

Upload a photo of the Richard's Pipit at The Leas, South Shields (Co.Durham)

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adult

Taken: Wed, 12 Dec 2018

The Leas, South Shields (Co.Durham)

Uploaded: Thu, 13 Dec 2018

Extremely elusive and virtually impossible to photograph, spending all of it's time in deep cover in dense grass (on the mound at the Leas, just south of Trow Quarry) - but got this one lucky record shot.

Photo: Frank Golding

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Snow Bunting

adult, male

Taken: Mon, 10 Dec 2018

St Mary's Island (Northumberland)

Uploaded: Mon, 10 Dec 2018

One of a group of 3 (1 male and 2 females) feeding on the grassy bank below the first car park.

Photo: Frank Golding

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Snow Bunting

adult, male

Taken: Mon, 10 Dec 2018

St Mary's Island (Northumberland)

Uploaded: Mon, 10 Dec 2018

One of a group of 3 (1 male and 2 females) feeding on the grassy bank below the first car park.

Photo: Frank Golding

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Red-backed Shrike

Upload a photo of the Red-backed Shrike at Newbiggin-by-the-Sea (Northumberland)

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first-winter

Taken: Sun, 02 Dec 2018

Newbiggin-by-the-Sea (Northumberland)

Uploaded: Sun, 02 Dec 2018

Rather bedragged looking in quite heavy rain, hunting for insects around the concrete blocks by the beach just east of the caravan site at Church Point. Camera: Nikon D500 with Sigma 500mm F4 Sport lens + 1.4 converter

Photo: Frank Golding

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Red-backed Shrike

first-winter

Taken: Sun, 02 Dec 2018

Newbiggin-by-the-Sea (Northumberland)

Uploaded: Sun, 02 Dec 2018

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Red-backed Shrike

first-winter

Taken: Sun, 02 Dec 2018

Newbiggin-by-the-Sea (Northumberland)

Uploaded: Sun, 02 Dec 2018

Photo: Frank Golding

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Bonaparte's Gull

Upload a photo of the Bonaparte's Gull at Bamburgh (Northumberland)

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adult

Taken: Fri, 30 Nov 2018

Bamburgh (Northumberland)

Uploaded: Fri, 30 Nov 2018

In winter plumage. Again near the beach at Stag Rocks, often associating with a mixed (mainly Black-headed) Gull flock. All photos taken with a Nikon D500 with Sigma 500mm F4 OS Sport lens + 1.4 converter & monopod.

Photo: Frank Golding

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Bonaparte's Gull

adult

Taken: Fri, 30 Nov 2018

Bamburgh (Northumberland)

Uploaded: Fri, 30 Nov 2018

In winter plumage. Again near the beach at Stag Rocks, often associating with a mixed (mainly Black-headed) Gull flock.

Photo: Frank Golding

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Bonaparte's Gull

adult

Taken: Fri, 30 Nov 2018

Bamburgh (Northumberland)

Uploaded: Fri, 30 Nov 2018

In winter plumage. Again near the beach at Stag Rocks, often associating with a mixed (mainly Black-headed) Gull flock.

Photo: Frank Golding

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Bonaparte's Gull

adult

Taken: Fri, 30 Nov 2018

Bamburgh (Northumberland)

Uploaded: Fri, 30 Nov 2018

In winter plumage. Again near the beach at Stag Rocks, often associating with a mixed (mainly Black-headed) Gull flock.

Photo: Frank Golding

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Great Northern Diver

Upload a photo of the Great Northern Diver at Ladyburn Lake (Northumberland)

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Taken: Wed, 14 Nov 2018

Ladyburn Lake (Northumberland)

Uploaded: Wed, 14 Nov 2018

Allowing quite close views this morning near the car park at the west end.

Photo: Frank Golding

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Great Northern Diver

Taken: Wed, 14 Nov 2018

Ladyburn Lake (Northumberland)

Uploaded: Wed, 14 Nov 2018

Allowing quite close views this morning near the car park at the west end.

Photo: Frank Golding

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Little Swift

Upload a photo of the Little Swift at Hartlepool (Cleveland)

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Taken: Sun, 11 Nov 2018

Hartlepool (Cleveland)

Uploaded: Mon, 12 Nov 2018

Another view of this superb find. Flying low in the shade of the breakwater at the Headland.

Photo: Frank Golding

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Little Swift

Taken: Sun, 11 Nov 2018

Hartlepool (Cleveland)

Uploaded: Mon, 12 Nov 2018

Another view of this superb find.

Photo: Frank Golding

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Pallid Swift

Upload a photo of the Pallid Swift at Hartlepool (Cleveland)

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Taken: Sun, 11 Nov 2018

Hartlepool (Cleveland)

Uploaded: Sun, 11 Nov 2018

Some very close views, flying around (with Little Swift) over the sea at the headland by the town moor, late afternoon.

Photo: Frank Golding

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Little Swift

Taken: Sun, 11 Nov 2018

Hartlepool (Cleveland)

Uploaded: Sun, 11 Nov 2018

Some very close views, flying around (with Pallid Swift) over the sea at the headland by the town moor, late afternoon.

Photo: Frank Golding

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Little Swift

Taken: Sun, 11 Nov 2018

Hartlepool (Cleveland)

Uploaded: Sun, 11 Nov 2018

Some very close views, flying around (with Pallid Swift) over the sea at the headland by the town moor, late afternoon.

Photo: Frank Golding

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Little Swift

Taken: Sun, 11 Nov 2018

Hartlepool (Cleveland)

Uploaded: Sun, 11 Nov 2018

Some very close views, flying around (with Pallid Swift) over the sea at the headland by the town moor, late afternoon.

Photo: Frank Golding

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Little Swift

Taken: Sun, 11 Nov 2018

Hartlepool (Cleveland)

Uploaded: Sun, 11 Nov 2018

Some very close views, flying around (with Pallid Swift) over the sea at the headland by the town moor, late afternoon.

Photo: Frank Golding

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Twite

Upload a photo of the Twite at East Chevington (Northumberland)

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Taken: Fri, 09 Nov 2018

East Chevington (Northumberland)

Uploaded: Sat, 10 Nov 2018

One of a small group on the beach, near the East Chevington Burn outlet, briefly taking some shelter from some very strong southerly winds, mid-afternoon.

Photo: Frank Golding

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Snow Bunting

Upload a photo of the Snow Bunting at Blyth (Northumberland)

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Taken: Wed, 31 Oct 2018

Blyth (Northumberland)

Uploaded: Wed, 31 Oct 2018

One of 6 near Meggie's Burn outflow, Blyth South beach this afternoon.

Photo: Frank Golding

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Gull-billed Tern

Upload a photo of the Gull-billed Tern at Hexham (Northumberland)

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first-winter

Taken: Fri, 19 Oct 2018

Hexham (Northumberland)

Uploaded: Fri, 19 Oct 2018

Another long range flight shot. Camera: Nikon D500 with Sigma 500mm F4 DG S + 1.4 converter

Photo: Frank Golding

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Gull-billed Tern

first-winter

Taken: Fri, 19 Oct 2018

Hexham (Northumberland)

Uploaded: Fri, 19 Oct 2018

Photos taken around lunchtime today from long range view of the western gravel pit, with mixed flock of gulls. In flight after the flock spooked by a raptor & headed to fields NW of site. Camera: Nikon D500 with Sigma 500mm F4 DG S + 1.4 converter

Photo: Frank Golding

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Gull-billed Tern

first-winter

Taken: Fri, 19 Oct 2018

Hexham (Northumberland)

Uploaded: Fri, 19 Oct 2018

Photos taken around lunchtime today from long range view of the western gravel pit, with mixed flock of gulls. Camera: Nikon D500 with Sigma 500mm F4 DG S + 1.4 converter

Photo: Frank Golding

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Yellow-browed Warbler

Upload a photo of the Yellow-browed Warbler at Cresswell (Northumberland)

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Taken: Thu, 11 Oct 2018

Cresswell (Northumberland)

Uploaded: Fri, 12 Oct 2018

Another view of one of the 2 individuals seen in Willows near the hide, still present today (12th).

Photo: Frank Golding

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Yellow-browed Warbler

Taken: Thu, 11 Oct 2018

Cresswell (Northumberland)

Uploaded: Fri, 12 Oct 2018

Another view of one of the 2 individuals seen in Willows near the hide, still present today (12th).

Photo: Frank Golding

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Yellow-browed Warbler

Taken: Thu, 11 Oct 2018

Cresswell (Northumberland)

Uploaded: Thu, 11 Oct 2018

One of two individuals in trees and bushes by the path to the hide at Cresswell Pond, this one often seen in Willows near the hide this afternoon.

Photo: Frank Golding

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Bee-eater

Upload a photo of the Bee-eater at Haltwhistle (Northumberland)

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first-winter

Taken: Sun, 07 Oct 2018

Haltwhistle (Northumberland)

Uploaded: Sun, 07 Oct 2018

Great views of this bird this afternoon, on trees and catching bees on north-east side of Bellister bridge.

Photo: Frank Golding

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Bee-eater

first-winter

Taken: Sun, 07 Oct 2018

Haltwhistle (Northumberland)

Uploaded: Sun, 07 Oct 2018

Great views of this bird this afternoon, on trees on north-east side of Bellister bridge.

Photo: Frank Golding

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Bee-eater

first-winter

Taken: Sun, 07 Oct 2018

Haltwhistle (Northumberland)

Uploaded: Sun, 07 Oct 2018

Great views of this bird this afternoon, on trees on north-east side of Bellister bridge.

Photo: Frank Golding

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Peregrine

Upload a photo of the Peregrine at Snab Point (Northumberland)

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juvenile

Taken: Sat, 06 Oct 2018

Snab Point (Northumberland)

Uploaded: Sat, 06 Oct 2018

Flew North past Snab Point at 2pm, briefly diving at waders on the way.

Photo: Frank Golding

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Woodchat Shrike

Upload a photo of the Woodchat Shrike at Barns Ness (Lothian)

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juvenile

Taken: Mon, 17 Sep 2018

Barns Ness (Lothian)

Uploaded: Mon, 17 Sep 2018

Excellent close views this afternoon. Camera: Nikon D500 with Sigma 500mm DG OS Sports lens + 2x teleconverter

Photo: Frank Golding

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Woodchat Shrike

juvenile

Taken: Mon, 17 Sep 2018

Barns Ness (Lothian)

Uploaded: Mon, 17 Sep 2018

Excellent close views this afternoon. Camera: Nikon D500 with Sigma 500mm DG OS Sports lens + 2x teleconverter

Photo: Frank Golding

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Woodchat Shrike

juvenile

Taken: Mon, 17 Sep 2018

Barns Ness (Lothian)

Uploaded: Mon, 17 Sep 2018

Excellent close views this afternoon. Camera: Nikon D500 with Sigma 500mm DG OS Sports lens + 1.4 teleconverter

Photo: Frank Golding

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Pomarine Skua

Upload a photo of the Pomarine Skua at South Gare Breakwater (Cleveland)

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adult

Taken: Sun, 09 Sep 2018

South Gare Breakwater (Cleveland)

Uploaded: Sun, 09 Sep 2018

Giving very close views with excellent photo opportunities. These photos all taken with a Nikon D500 + Sigma 500mm F4 DG OS Sports lens.

Photo: Frank Golding

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