David Parkin
@davidparkin.bsky.social
🇬🇧Adopted Northumbrian, Bird Watcher, inadequate photographer, walker, keen eater, repetitive drinker.
Glossy Ibis, a rare visitor to the Northumberland coast early today. #UKBirding #NEBirding
May 9, 2025 at 7:26 AM
Glossy Ibis, a rare visitor to the Northumberland coast early today. #UKBirding #NEBirding
This Red-legged Partridge seems to have adopted us. In the Garden today with a juvenile, I had no idea they bred so early. #NEBirding #UKBirding
April 29, 2025 at 9:42 PM
This Red-legged Partridge seems to have adopted us. In the Garden today with a juvenile, I had no idea they bred so early. #NEBirding #UKBirding
Many Warblers in Ulgham Meadows LNR today. Slow trigger finger meant I only snapped the Whitethroat #UKBirding #NEBirding
April 29, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Many Warblers in Ulgham Meadows LNR today. Slow trigger finger meant I only snapped the Whitethroat #UKBirding #NEBirding
Merlin heard 8sp of Warbler on Ulgham Park Lane this morning, I think I agreed with 7 but could only snap the Sedge Warbler. A fantastic half hour of bird song though. #NEbirding #UKbirding
April 26, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Merlin heard 8sp of Warbler on Ulgham Park Lane this morning, I think I agreed with 7 but could only snap the Sedge Warbler. A fantastic half hour of bird song though. #NEbirding #UKbirding
The Water Rail at Northumberland Park came too close for my camera, but my wife managed to snap it.
February 20, 2025 at 1:38 PM
The Water Rail at Northumberland Park came too close for my camera, but my wife managed to snap it.
Turnstone on Amble harbour staying still for the photo. (Of course the ball and chain helps). #BirdingNE #Birds
February 11, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Turnstone on Amble harbour staying still for the photo. (Of course the ball and chain helps). #BirdingNE #Birds
I don't know? Canada / White fronted hybrid? #NEBirding all the other 145 were Canada.
January 15, 2025 at 5:01 PM
I don't know? Canada / White fronted hybrid? #NEBirding all the other 145 were Canada.
Single Whooper Swan at QEII Park, Ashington. I see it every January but as I only visit once a year I guess it could be resident. #NEBirding #Birds
January 13, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Single Whooper Swan at QEII Park, Ashington. I see it every January but as I only visit once a year I guess it could be resident. #NEBirding #Birds
White-billed Diver a long way from home. Don't you just love Northumberland?#NEBirding
January 8, 2025 at 5:02 PM
White-billed Diver a long way from home. Don't you just love Northumberland?#NEBirding
DIY meant a late and gloomy walk today, but a little sparkle was added by a small group of Goldcrest on Ulgham Lane. Heard regularly but first sighting this year. #NEBirding #Birds
December 14, 2024 at 5:29 PM
DIY meant a late and gloomy walk today, but a little sparkle was added by a small group of Goldcrest on Ulgham Lane. Heard regularly but first sighting this year. #NEBirding #Birds
Phone pic of a Goldeneye on the Wansbeck this morning, oddly keeping close company with a Mute Swan.
December 9, 2024 at 8:09 PM
Phone pic of a Goldeneye on the Wansbeck this morning, oddly keeping close company with a Mute Swan.
@whitburnbirds.bsky.social Hi. I am putting #NEbirding in my posts but they aren't appearing- am I getting something wrong?
November 18, 2024 at 5:11 PM
@whitburnbirds.bsky.social Hi. I am putting #NEbirding in my posts but they aren't appearing- am I getting something wrong?
3 Roe Deer, a crow with a broken wing and the sound of Goldcrests and Treecreepers. But only this guy prepared to pose on the R Wansbeck #birds #NEbirding
November 18, 2024 at 2:33 PM
3 Roe Deer, a crow with a broken wing and the sound of Goldcrests and Treecreepers. But only this guy prepared to pose on the R Wansbeck #birds #NEbirding
At last the Fieldfares reach Ulgham. So have the Teal but pics too awful to share. #birds #NEBirding
November 17, 2024 at 4:59 PM
At last the Fieldfares reach Ulgham. So have the Teal but pics too awful to share. #birds #NEBirding
Ulgham Woodlands & Meadows LNR. Steps now in place to enable a short 1k circular walk round the reserve, as long as you don't mind risking life and limb on the stepping-stones. Suggestions from fellow birders re further improvements gratefully received. Goldcrest this weeks best. #birds #NEBirding
November 14, 2024 at 1:01 PM
Ulgham Woodlands & Meadows LNR. Steps now in place to enable a short 1k circular walk round the reserve, as long as you don't mind risking life and limb on the stepping-stones. Suggestions from fellow birders re further improvements gratefully received. Goldcrest this weeks best. #birds #NEBirding
Now with the pic attached #pigeonSky
November 8, 2024 at 11:24 PM
Now with the pic attached #pigeonSky
#pigeonsky a celebratory tufted woodpigeon.
November 8, 2024 at 11:22 PM
#pigeonsky a celebratory tufted woodpigeon.
Lesser Grey Shrike, should be in Africa now but instead is lighting up the Amble coastline.#northeastbirding
November 5, 2024 at 9:10 PM
Lesser Grey Shrike, should be in Africa now but instead is lighting up the Amble coastline.#northeastbirding
A welcome, but slightly surprising addition to my garden list, first in 30 years. A Red-legged Partridge admiring the neighbours RV. #birds #ukbirding
October 15, 2024 at 3:15 PM
A welcome, but slightly surprising addition to my garden list, first in 30 years. A Red-legged Partridge admiring the neighbours RV. #birds #ukbirding
My first Pink-footed Geese of the season overhead this morning. Hope they might come down and join the early Wigeon on the ponds who are already visiting the Coot, Tufted Duck, Gadwall, Mute Swan and Little Grebe. #birds
September 12, 2024 at 2:21 PM
My first Pink-footed Geese of the season overhead this morning. Hope they might come down and join the early Wigeon on the ponds who are already visiting the Coot, Tufted Duck, Gadwall, Mute Swan and Little Grebe. #birds
A Chiffchaff peering into the Kitchen Window this morning, I am guessing trying to feed itself up - ready to head south.
September 11, 2024 at 8:36 PM
A Chiffchaff peering into the Kitchen Window this morning, I am guessing trying to feed itself up - ready to head south.