Dan Dodds
@derds.bsky.social
Northumberland Coast. Archaeologist passionate about the natural world. Love being outdoors, doing a bit birding too. Often seen walking the durgs.
Sunday morning on the coast at Cresswell.
December 7, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Sunday morning on the coast at Cresswell.
Ah, the inventiveness of the young. We had something similar, we called it Cracking On, or Gittin ya Heid Doon.
BBC News - Locking in: How people are embracing winter arc without burning out - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
BBC News - Locking in: How people are embracing winter arc without burning out - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Locking in: How people are embracing winter arc without burning out
It helps you ignore distractions and achieve your goals - but how do you avoid burning out?
www.bbc.co.uk
November 30, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Ah, the inventiveness of the young. We had something similar, we called it Cracking On, or Gittin ya Heid Doon.
BBC News - Locking in: How people are embracing winter arc without burning out - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
BBC News - Locking in: How people are embracing winter arc without burning out - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The excitement is starting for Black Grape in the Toon.
November 29, 2025 at 8:08 PM
The excitement is starting for Black Grape in the Toon.
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Alnwick festive weekend markets🎄🎅🏻🧑🏻🎄
Great choice of Christmas gifts from the traders
Loads of stalls come along for a great day out in Alnwick 🎄🧑🏻🎄🎅🏻
Dates below ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️
@alnwickcastle.bsky.social
#ncl
Great choice of Christmas gifts from the traders
Loads of stalls come along for a great day out in Alnwick 🎄🧑🏻🎄🎅🏻
Dates below ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️
@alnwickcastle.bsky.social
#ncl
November 28, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Alnwick festive weekend markets🎄🎅🏻🧑🏻🎄
Great choice of Christmas gifts from the traders
Loads of stalls come along for a great day out in Alnwick 🎄🧑🏻🎄🎅🏻
Dates below ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️
@alnwickcastle.bsky.social
#ncl
Great choice of Christmas gifts from the traders
Loads of stalls come along for a great day out in Alnwick 🎄🧑🏻🎄🎅🏻
Dates below ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️
@alnwickcastle.bsky.social
#ncl
Down in Hampshire, and while I'll mainly be office bound, I'll be looking oot and aboot for archaeology sites and bird sightings. Any recommendations gratefully accepted
September 16, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Down in Hampshire, and while I'll mainly be office bound, I'll be looking oot and aboot for archaeology sites and bird sightings. Any recommendations gratefully accepted
End of holiday in Mull. Took a snap of this fine Hen harrier this morning. Fantastic place.
September 5, 2025 at 3:15 PM
End of holiday in Mull. Took a snap of this fine Hen harrier this morning. Fantastic place.
Ah birding. A three hour round trip to RSPB Geltsdale today. Best sighting was a Kestrel. Beautiful site though. Def going back
August 24, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Ah birding. A three hour round trip to RSPB Geltsdale today. Best sighting was a Kestrel. Beautiful site though. Def going back
Budge field at Druridge has almost dried up.
August 10, 2025 at 5:35 AM
Budge field at Druridge has almost dried up.
@garyseconomics.bsky.social apparently Rachael Reeves is looking for 'heavy weight' economists to help with the budget. Has she called you yet?
July 23, 2025 at 8:25 PM
@garyseconomics.bsky.social apparently Rachael Reeves is looking for 'heavy weight' economists to help with the budget. Has she called you yet?
HSBC becomes first UK bank to quit industry’s net zero alliance www.theguardian.com/business/202...
HSBC becomes first UK bank to quit industry’s net zero alliance
Campaigners condemn ‘troubling’ move that follows departure of six of largest US banks after Trump’s election
www.theguardian.com
July 11, 2025 at 7:20 PM
HSBC becomes first UK bank to quit industry’s net zero alliance www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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Anyone remember where I parked my locally sourced organic Land Rover ?
The Tragic Comedy of Grouse Shooting Lies: presented to you by your elected representatives , at the
@wildjustice.bsky.social driven grouse shooting debate earlier this week – enjoy .
The Tragic Comedy of Grouse Shooting Lies: presented to you by your elected representatives , at the
@wildjustice.bsky.social driven grouse shooting debate earlier this week – enjoy .
July 4, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Anyone remember where I parked my locally sourced organic Land Rover ?
The Tragic Comedy of Grouse Shooting Lies: presented to you by your elected representatives , at the
@wildjustice.bsky.social driven grouse shooting debate earlier this week – enjoy .
The Tragic Comedy of Grouse Shooting Lies: presented to you by your elected representatives , at the
@wildjustice.bsky.social driven grouse shooting debate earlier this week – enjoy .
Spotted Flycatchers and Goldcrest at Ulgham this morning
June 29, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Spotted Flycatchers and Goldcrest at Ulgham this morning
#NEbirding a fairly hum drum day was much enlivened on the drive home. Between Woodhorn and Hadston I clocked buzzard, kestrel and marsh harrier.
June 16, 2025 at 5:22 PM
#NEbirding a fairly hum drum day was much enlivened on the drive home. Between Woodhorn and Hadston I clocked buzzard, kestrel and marsh harrier.
Glorious day at Allen Banks in Northumberland. Nuthatch and grey wagtail were highlights. Expected dipper but didn't see one. Beautiful place.
May 25, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Glorious day at Allen Banks in Northumberland. Nuthatch and grey wagtail were highlights. Expected dipper but didn't see one. Beautiful place.
Just bought an EV. Hope we've done the right thing. Lots to learn.
May 25, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Just bought an EV. Hope we've done the right thing. Lots to learn.
Up on Rothbury Common this morn, good view of a cuckoo. Along the Coquet picked up another 41 species. Whitethroat, nuthatch, common sandpiper the standouts.
May 11, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Up on Rothbury Common this morn, good view of a cuckoo. Along the Coquet picked up another 41 species. Whitethroat, nuthatch, common sandpiper the standouts.
I've just lost an hour watching the Spuggies in the garden. They have fledglings!
April 27, 2025 at 12:15 PM
I've just lost an hour watching the Spuggies in the garden. They have fledglings!
Skylark study, trying to beat work blues.
April 21, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Skylark study, trying to beat work blues.
Cullernose Point before breakfast was fresh. Kittiwake, razorbill, eider, oystercatcher all present and full of voice. #nebirding
April 18, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Cullernose Point before breakfast was fresh. Kittiwake, razorbill, eider, oystercatcher all present and full of voice. #nebirding
Frosty in Warkworth. Tawny calling from the trees.
April 2, 2025 at 5:39 AM
Frosty in Warkworth. Tawny calling from the trees.
#nebirding superbly windy on Holy Island this morning. Hoped for a wheatear or short eared owl, but really only pipits and skylarks. Windy made the dogs a bit crazy like.
March 30, 2025 at 3:18 PM
#nebirding superbly windy on Holy Island this morning. Hoped for a wheatear or short eared owl, but really only pipits and skylarks. Windy made the dogs a bit crazy like.
Marsh Harrier with red wing tags RV today at Druridge pools. May have some pictures later. Anyone know where / when tag was fitted? #nebirding
March 23, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Marsh Harrier with red wing tags RV today at Druridge pools. May have some pictures later. Anyone know where / when tag was fitted? #nebirding
Frosty start this morning. Stunning in Amble all the same
March 19, 2025 at 6:02 AM
Frosty start this morning. Stunning in Amble all the same
I tend to avoid talking about politics. But if Trump and Musk are trying to 'reduce' govt, then how would annexing Canada and Greenland square with that?
March 13, 2025 at 8:55 PM
I tend to avoid talking about politics. But if Trump and Musk are trying to 'reduce' govt, then how would annexing Canada and Greenland square with that?