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Darren Ward's photo gallery

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  • Pomarine SkuaPomarine SkuaSouth Gare Breakwater
  • Iberian ChiffchaffIberian ChiffchaffNorwood
  • Temminck's StintTemminck's StintThornwick Bay
  • Rose-coloured StarlingRose-coloured StarlingFlamborough
  • Snowy OwlSnowy OwlSnettisham
  • Desert WheatearDesert WheatearWhitby
  • Rough-legged BuzzardRough-legged BuzzardBempton Cliffs RSPB
  • Red-backed ShrikeRed-backed ShrikeEasington
  • Long-tailed SkuaLong-tailed SkuaGoswick
  • Long-tailed SkuaLong-tailed SkuaGoswick
  • Red-backed ShrikeRed-backed ShrikeEasington
  • Long-tailed SkuaLong-tailed SkuaGoswick
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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: Sun, 09 Sep 2018
  South Gare Breakwater (Cleveland) Uploaded: Tue, 11 Sep 2018
  What a fcuking bird!!
Photo: Darren Ward
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Iberian Chiffchaff
 
Previous Records of Iberian Chiffchaff - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Iberian Chiffchaff at Norwood (Yorkshire) All photos of Iberian Chiffchaff Upload a photo of the Iberian Chiffchaff at Norwood (Yorkshire) All the RBA news reports of the Iberian Chiffchaff at Norwood (Yorkshire) 
    Taken: Mon, 28 May 2018
  Norwood (Yorkshire) Uploaded: Mon, 28 May 2018
 
Photo: Darren Ward
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Temminck's Stint
 
All photos of Temminck's Stint at Thornwick Bay (Yorkshire) All photos of Temminck's Stint Upload a photo of the Temminck's Stint at Thornwick Bay (Yorkshire) All the RBA news reports of the Temminck's Stint at Thornwick Bay (Yorkshire) 
  adult Taken: Sat, 26 May 2018
  Thornwick Bay (Yorkshire) Uploaded: Mon, 28 May 2018
 
Photo: Darren Ward
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Rose-coloured Starling
 
All photos of Rose-coloured Starling at Flamborough (Yorkshire) All photos of Rose-coloured Starling Upload a photo of the Rose-coloured Starling at Flamborough (Yorkshire) All the RBA news reports of the Rose-coloured Starling at Flamborough (Yorkshire) 
  adult Taken: Sat, 26 May 2018
  Flamborough (Yorkshire) Uploaded: Mon, 28 May 2018
 
Photo: Darren Ward
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Snowy Owl
 
Previous Records of Snowy Owl - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Snowy Owl at Snettisham (Norfolk) All photos of Snowy Owl Upload a photo of the Snowy Owl at Snettisham (Norfolk) All the RBA news reports of the Snowy Owl at Snettisham (Norfolk) 
  first-winter, female Taken: Sun, 11 Mar 2018
  Snettisham (Norfolk) Uploaded: Mon, 12 Mar 2018
  What 'scope views.
Photo: Darren Ward
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Desert Wheatear
 
Previous Records of Desert Wheatear - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Desert Wheatear at Whitby (Yorkshire) All photos of Desert Wheatear Upload a photo of the Desert Wheatear at Whitby (Yorkshire) All the RBA news reports of the Desert Wheatear at Whitby (Yorkshire) 
  male Taken: Sun, 14 Jan 2018
  Whitby (Yorkshire) Uploaded: Tue, 16 Jan 2018
  Second helpings after Xmas Eve, what views, very close I'll say...
Photo: Darren Ward
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Rough-legged Buzzard
 
All photos of Rough-legged Buzzard at Bempton Cliffs RSPB (Yorkshire) All photos of Rough-legged Buzzard Upload a photo of the Rough-legged Buzzard at Bempton Cliffs RSPB (Yorkshire) All the RBA news reports of the Rough-legged Buzzard at Bempton Cliffs RSPB (Yorkshire) 
  juvenile Taken: Sun, 19 Nov 2017
  Bempton Cliffs RSPB (Yorkshire) Uploaded: Wed, 22 Nov 2017
 
Photo: Darren Ward
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Red-backed Shrike
 
All photos of Red-backed Shrike at Easington (Yorkshire) All photos of Red-backed Shrike Upload a photo of the Red-backed Shrike at Easington (Yorkshire) All the RBA news reports of the Red-backed Shrike at Easington (Yorkshire) 
  first-winter Taken: Thu, 12 Oct 2017
  Easington (Yorkshire) Uploaded: Fri, 13 Oct 2017
  Brill views, 3rd time..
Photo: Darren Ward
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Long-tailed Skua
 
All photos of Long-tailed Skua at Goswick (Northumberland) All photos of Long-tailed Skua Upload a photo of the Long-tailed Skua at Goswick (Northumberland) All the RBA news reports of the Long-tailed Skua at Goswick (Northumberland) 
  juvenile Taken: Wed, 11 Oct 2017
  Goswick (Northumberland) Uploaded: Wed, 11 Oct 2017
  I Phone shot.
Photo: Darren Ward
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Long-tailed Skua
 
All photos of Long-tailed Skua at Goswick (Northumberland) All photos of Long-tailed Skua Upload a photo of the Long-tailed Skua at Goswick (Northumberland) All the RBA news reports of the Long-tailed Skua at Goswick (Northumberland) 
  juvenile Taken: Wed, 11 Oct 2017
  Goswick (Northumberland) Uploaded: Wed, 11 Oct 2017
  3rd visit, so close under 5 feet, 50mm would have been fine!
Photo: Darren Ward
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Red-backed Shrike
 
All photos of Red-backed Shrike at Easington (Yorkshire) All photos of Red-backed Shrike Upload a photo of the Red-backed Shrike at Easington (Yorkshire) All the RBA news reports of the Red-backed Shrike at Easington (Yorkshire) 
  juvenile Taken: Wed, 04 Oct 2017
  Easington (Yorkshire) Uploaded: Wed, 04 Oct 2017
  Hunting mode.
Photo: Darren Ward
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Long-tailed Skua
 
All photos of Long-tailed Skua at Goswick (Northumberland) All photos of Long-tailed Skua Upload a photo of the Long-tailed Skua at Goswick (Northumberland) All the RBA news reports of the Long-tailed Skua at Goswick (Northumberland) 
  first-winter Taken: Thu, 28 Sep 2017
  Goswick (Northumberland) Uploaded: Thu, 28 Sep 2017
  Ab Fab!
Photo: Darren Ward
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Scops Owl
 
Previous Records of Scops Owl - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Scops Owl at Ryhope (Co.Durham) All photos of Scops Owl Upload a photo of the Scops Owl at Ryhope (Co.Durham) All the RBA news reports of the Scops Owl at Ryhope (Co.Durham) 
    Taken: Thu, 28 Sep 2017
  Ryhope (Co.Durham) Uploaded: Thu, 28 Sep 2017
 
Photo: Darren Ward
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Long-tailed Skua
 
All photos of Long-tailed Skua at Goswick (Northumberland) All photos of Long-tailed Skua Upload a photo of the Long-tailed Skua at Goswick (Northumberland) All the RBA news reports of the Long-tailed Skua at Goswick (Northumberland) 
  juvenile Taken: Thu, 28 Sep 2017
  Goswick (Northumberland) Uploaded: Thu, 28 Sep 2017
  What views..
Photo: Darren Ward
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Red-breasted Flycatcher
 
All photos of Red-breasted Flycatcher at Spurn (Yorkshire) All photos of Red-breasted Flycatcher Upload a photo of the Red-breasted Flycatcher at Spurn (Yorkshire) All the RBA news reports of the Red-breasted Flycatcher at Spurn (Yorkshire) 
  adult, female Taken: Sun, 17 Sep 2017
  Spurn (Yorkshire) Uploaded: Mon, 18 Sep 2017
 
Photo: Darren Ward
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Wryneck
 
All photos of Wryneck at Spurn (Yorkshire) All photos of Wryneck Upload a photo of the Wryneck at Spurn (Yorkshire) All the RBA news reports of the Wryneck at Spurn (Yorkshire) 
    Taken: Sun, 10 Sep 2017
  Spurn (Yorkshire) Uploaded: Wed, 13 Sep 2017
 
Photo: Darren Ward
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Western Bonelli's Warbler
 
Previous Records of Western Bonelli's Warbler - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Western Bonelli's Warbler at Easington (Yorkshire) All photos of Western Bonelli's Warbler Upload a photo of the Western Bonelli's Warbler at Easington (Yorkshire) All the RBA news reports of the Western Bonelli's Warbler at Easington (Yorkshire) 
    Taken: Thu, 17 Aug 2017
  Easington (Yorkshire) Uploaded: Thu, 17 Aug 2017
 
Photo: Darren Ward
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Caspian Tern
 
Previous Records of Caspian Tern - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Caspian Tern at New Swillington Ings (Yorkshire) All photos of Caspian Tern Upload a photo of the Caspian Tern at New Swillington Ings (Yorkshire) All the RBA news reports of the Caspian Tern at New Swillington Ings (Yorkshire) 
  adult Taken: Wed, 19 Jul 2017
  New Swillington Ings (Yorkshire) Uploaded: Wed, 19 Jul 2017
 
Photo: Darren Ward
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
White-winged Black Tern
 
Previous Records of White-winged Black Tern - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of White-winged Black Tern at Kilnsea (Yorkshire) All photos of White-winged Black Tern Upload a photo of the White-winged Black Tern at Kilnsea (Yorkshire) All the RBA news reports of the White-winged Black Tern at Kilnsea (Yorkshire) 
  adult Taken: Sat, 01 Jul 2017
  Kilnsea (Yorkshire) Uploaded: Sun, 02 Jul 2017
 
Photo: Darren Ward
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Sabine's Gull
 
All photos of Sabine's Gull at Nosterfield (Yorkshire) All photos of Sabine's Gull Upload a photo of the Sabine's Gull at Nosterfield (Yorkshire) All the RBA news reports of the Sabine's Gull at Nosterfield (Yorkshire) 
  first-summer Taken: Tue, 27 Jun 2017
  Nosterfield (Yorkshire) Uploaded: Sun, 02 Jul 2017
 
Photo: Darren Ward
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Bee-eater
 
All photos of Bee-eater at East Leake (Nottinghamshire) All photos of Bee-eater Upload a photo of the Bee-eater at East Leake (Nottinghamshire) All the RBA news reports of the Bee-eater at East Leake (Nottinghamshire) 
    Taken: Sat, 01 Jul 2017
  East Leake (Nottinghamshire) Uploaded: Sun, 02 Jul 2017
 
Photo: Darren Ward
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Turtle Dove
 
All photos of Turtle Dove at Goole (Yorkshire) All photos of Turtle Dove Upload a photo of the Turtle Dove at Goole (Yorkshire) All the RBA news reports of the Turtle Dove at Goole (Yorkshire) 
    Taken: Wed, 10 May 2017
  Goole (Yorkshire) Uploaded: Tue, 16 May 2017
  Oakhill NR
Photo: Darren Ward
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Pallid Harrier
 
Previous Records of Pallid Harrier - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Pallid Harrier at Whitendale (Lancashire and North Merseyside) All photos of Pallid Harrier Upload a photo of the Pallid Harrier at Whitendale (Lancashire and North Merseyside) All the RBA news reports of the Pallid Harrier at Whitendale (Lancashire and North Merseyside) 
  adult, male Taken: Sat, 29 Apr 2017
  Whitendale (Lancashire and North Merseyside) Uploaded: Sun, 30 Apr 2017
 
Photo: Darren Ward
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Western Subalpine Warbler
 
Previous Records of Western Subalpine Warbler - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Western Subalpine Warbler at Spurn (Yorkshire) All photos of Western Subalpine Warbler Upload a photo of the Western Subalpine Warbler at Spurn (Yorkshire) All the RBA news reports of the Western Subalpine Warbler at Spurn (Yorkshire) 
  adult, male Taken: Mon, 17 Apr 2017
  Spurn (Yorkshire) Uploaded: Tue, 18 Apr 2017
  In song and calling too..
Photo: Darren Ward
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Great White Egret
 
All photos of Great White Egret at Fairburn Ings RSPB (Yorkshire) All photos of Great White Egret Upload a photo of the Great White Egret at Fairburn Ings RSPB (Yorkshire) All the RBA news reports of the Great White Egret at Fairburn Ings RSPB (Yorkshire) 
    Taken: Sat, 07 Jan 2017
  Fairburn Ings RSPB (Yorkshire) Uploaded: Wed, 18 Jan 2017
 
Photo: Darren Ward
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Glaucous Gull
 
All photos of Glaucous Gull at North Shields (Northumberland) All photos of Glaucous Gull Upload a photo of the Glaucous Gull at North Shields (Northumberland) All the RBA news reports of the Glaucous Gull at North Shields (Northumberland) 
    Taken: Sat, 14 Jan 2017
  North Shields (Northumberland) Uploaded: Wed, 18 Jan 2017
 
Photo: Darren Ward
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Iceland Gull
 
All photos of Iceland Gull at North Shields (Northumberland) All photos of Iceland Gull Upload a photo of the Iceland Gull at North Shields (Northumberland) All the RBA news reports of the Iceland Gull at North Shields (Northumberland) 
    Taken: Sat, 14 Jan 2017
  North Shields (Northumberland) Uploaded: Wed, 18 Jan 2017
 
Photo: Darren Ward
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Blue Rock Thrush
 
Previous Records of Blue Rock Thrush - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Blue Rock Thrush at Stow-on-the-Wold (Gloucestershire) All photos of Blue Rock Thrush Upload a photo of the Blue Rock Thrush at Stow-on-the-Wold (Gloucestershire) All the RBA news reports of the Blue Rock Thrush at Stow-on-the-Wold (Gloucestershire) 
  male Taken: Fri, 30 Dec 2016
  Stow-on-the-Wold (Gloucestershire) Uploaded: Thu, 05 Jan 2017
 
Photo: Darren Ward
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Cattle Egret
 
Previous Records of Cattle Egret - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Cattle Egret at Skidbrooke (Lincolnshire) All photos of Cattle Egret Upload a photo of the Cattle Egret at Skidbrooke (Lincolnshire) All the RBA news reports of the Cattle Egret at Skidbrooke (Lincolnshire) 
    Taken: Sat, 19 Nov 2016
  Skidbrooke (Lincolnshire) Uploaded: Wed, 23 Nov 2016
 
Photo: Darren Ward
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Cattle Egret
 
Previous Records of Cattle Egret - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Cattle Egret at Skidbrooke (Lincolnshire) All photos of Cattle Egret Upload a photo of the Cattle Egret at Skidbrooke (Lincolnshire) All the RBA news reports of the Cattle Egret at Skidbrooke (Lincolnshire) 
    Taken: Sat, 19 Nov 2016
  Skidbrooke (Lincolnshire) Uploaded: Wed, 23 Nov 2016
 
Photo: Darren Ward
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Eastern Black Redstart
 
Previous Records of Eastern Black Redstart - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Eastern Black Redstart at Skinningrove (Cleveland) All photos of Eastern Black Redstart Upload a photo of the Eastern Black Redstart at Skinningrove (Cleveland) All the RBA news reports of the Eastern Black Redstart at Skinningrove (Cleveland) 
  first-winter, male Taken: Sat, 29 Oct 2016
  Skinningrove (Cleveland) Uploaded: Tue, 01 Nov 2016
 
Photo: Darren Ward
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Pied Wheatear
 
Previous Records of Pied Wheatear - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Pied Wheatear at Redcar (Cleveland) All photos of Pied Wheatear Upload a photo of the Pied Wheatear at Redcar (Cleveland) All the RBA news reports of the Pied Wheatear at Redcar (Cleveland) 
    Taken: Sun, 30 Oct 2016
  Redcar (Cleveland) Uploaded: Tue, 01 Nov 2016
 
Photo: Darren Ward
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Isabelline Shrike
 
Previous Records of Isabelline Shrike - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Isabelline Shrike at The Leas, South Shields (Co.Durham) All photos of Isabelline Shrike Upload a photo of the Isabelline Shrike at The Leas, South Shields (Co.Durham) All the RBA news reports of the Isabelline Shrike at The Leas, South Shields (Co.Durham) 
    Taken: Sat, 29 Oct 2016
  The Leas, South Shields (Co.Durham) Uploaded: Tue, 01 Nov 2016
 
Photo: Darren Ward
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Isabelline Shrike
 
Previous Records of Isabelline Shrike - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Isabelline Shrike at The Leas, South Shields (Co.Durham) All photos of Isabelline Shrike Upload a photo of the Isabelline Shrike at The Leas, South Shields (Co.Durham) All the RBA news reports of the Isabelline Shrike at The Leas, South Shields (Co.Durham) 
    Taken: Sat, 29 Oct 2016
  The Leas, South Shields (Co.Durham) Uploaded: Tue, 01 Nov 2016
 
Photo: Darren Ward
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Eastern Black Redstart
 
Previous Records of Eastern Black Redstart - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Eastern Black Redstart at Skinningrove (Cleveland) All photos of Eastern Black Redstart Upload a photo of the Eastern Black Redstart at Skinningrove (Cleveland) All the RBA news reports of the Eastern Black Redstart at Skinningrove (Cleveland) 
  first-winter, male Taken: Sun, 30 Oct 2016
  Skinningrove (Cleveland) Uploaded: Mon, 31 Oct 2016
 
Photo: Darren Ward
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Siberian Stonechat
 
Previous Records of Siberian Stonechat - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Siberian Stonechat at Spurn (Yorkshire) All photos of Siberian Stonechat Upload a photo of the Siberian Stonechat at Spurn (Yorkshire) All the RBA news reports of the Siberian Stonechat at Spurn (Yorkshire) 
    Taken: Sat, 22 Oct 2016
  Spurn (Yorkshire) Uploaded: Fri, 28 Oct 2016
 
Photo: Darren Ward
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Siberian Accentor
 
Previous Records of Siberian Accentor - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Siberian Accentor at Easington (Yorkshire) All photos of Siberian Accentor Upload a photo of the Siberian Accentor at Easington (Yorkshire) All the RBA news reports of the Siberian Accentor at Easington (Yorkshire) 
    Taken: Tue, 18 Oct 2016
  Easington (Yorkshire) Uploaded: Fri, 21 Oct 2016
 
Photo: Darren Ward
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Isabelline Wheatear
 
Previous Records of Isabelline Wheatear - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Isabelline Wheatear at Easington (Yorkshire) All photos of Isabelline Wheatear Upload a photo of the Isabelline Wheatear at Easington (Yorkshire) All the RBA news reports of the Isabelline Wheatear at Easington (Yorkshire) 
  first-winter, female Taken: Thu, 20 Oct 2016
  Easington (Yorkshire) Uploaded: Fri, 21 Oct 2016
 
Photo: Darren Ward
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
 
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