Gary Sharples
@gjsharplesbirding.bsky.social
Birding NE England
Pleasant afternoon at Seaton Snook today, though rather breezy. Long-tailed Duck, 24 Grey Plover, 30 Golden Plover, 7 Bar-tailed Godwit, 60-70 Twite. @teesbirds.bsky.social
November 2, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Pleasant afternoon at Seaton Snook today, though rather breezy. Long-tailed Duck, 24 Grey Plover, 30 Golden Plover, 7 Bar-tailed Godwit, 60-70 Twite. @teesbirds.bsky.social
Sandstorm between Redcar and South Gare today braved by a few, including this Snow Bunting. @teesbirds.bsky.social
October 19, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Sandstorm between Redcar and South Gare today braved by a few, including this Snow Bunting. @teesbirds.bsky.social
Thorp Perrow, Bedale this afternoon in beautiful light
October 12, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Thorp Perrow, Bedale this afternoon in beautiful light
Some lovely autumn colours at Durham University campus this morning
October 8, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Some lovely autumn colours at Durham University campus this morning
Castle Lake, Bishop Middleham this afternoon: Brief views of the eclipse drake American Wigeon before it retreated into cover on left of this view. Also Ruff, Pintail, Dunlin, Snipe, Peregrine and Sparrowhawk. @teesbirds.bsky.social @durhambirdclub.bsky.social
October 5, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Castle Lake, Bishop Middleham this afternoon: Brief views of the eclipse drake American Wigeon before it retreated into cover on left of this view. Also Ruff, Pintail, Dunlin, Snipe, Peregrine and Sparrowhawk. @teesbirds.bsky.social @durhambirdclub.bsky.social
My first trip to Hawthorn Dene this morning. What a hidden gem! Lovely views of the first winter Siberian Stonechat and the beautiful Durham coast. @durhambirdclub.bsky.social
September 27, 2025 at 2:46 PM
My first trip to Hawthorn Dene this morning. What a hidden gem! Lovely views of the first winter Siberian Stonechat and the beautiful Durham coast. @durhambirdclub.bsky.social
My ‘photo’ of the Isabelline Wheatear today at Seaburn. What a beautiful bird, wonderful location and fantastic weather. @durhambirdclub.bsky.social
September 25, 2025 at 7:09 PM
My ‘photo’ of the Isabelline Wheatear today at Seaburn. What a beautiful bird, wonderful location and fantastic weather. @durhambirdclub.bsky.social
Nice one Bob! @b0bh.bsky.social @teesbirds.bsky.social
An outstanding Wryneck portrait is today's Photo of the Week:
Photo of the Week: 8-14 September 2025
Wryneck is the subject of BirdGuides Photo of the Week for 8-14 September 2025. This week's winning image was taken by Bob Howe.
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September 15, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Nice one Bob! @b0bh.bsky.social @teesbirds.bsky.social
Seaton Snook over high tide this afternoon: Little Stint, Knot, 6 Grey Plover (including one really stunning adult summer), 7 Whimbrel, 10 Bar-tailed Godwit, 14 Sanderling, 4 Brent Geese. Missed the White-tailed Eagle. @teesbirds.bsky.social
September 6, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Seaton Snook over high tide this afternoon: Little Stint, Knot, 6 Grey Plover (including one really stunning adult summer), 7 Whimbrel, 10 Bar-tailed Godwit, 14 Sanderling, 4 Brent Geese. Missed the White-tailed Eagle. @teesbirds.bsky.social
Nice selection of waders at Castle Lake, Bishop Middleham in the sunshine this afternoon. 11 Ruff, 4 Curlew Sandpiper, 2 Ringed Plover, Common Sandpiper, Wood Sandpiper and Snipe. @teesbirds.bsky.social @durhambirdclub.bsky.social
September 2, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Nice selection of waders at Castle Lake, Bishop Middleham in the sunshine this afternoon. 11 Ruff, 4 Curlew Sandpiper, 2 Ringed Plover, Common Sandpiper, Wood Sandpiper and Snipe. @teesbirds.bsky.social @durhambirdclub.bsky.social
Broom Moth caterpillar near Lordstones this afternoon feeding on bracken. Beautifully marked on the sides @teesbirds.bsky.social
August 31, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Broom Moth caterpillar near Lordstones this afternoon feeding on bracken. Beautifully marked on the sides @teesbirds.bsky.social
A family trip to Kiplin Hall this afternoon with the bonus of seeing a Hornet. The furthest north I’ve seen one in the UK. A bit too mobile for a good photo. It was big! @teesbirds.bsky.social
August 20, 2025 at 6:12 PM
A family trip to Kiplin Hall this afternoon with the bonus of seeing a Hornet. The furthest north I’ve seen one in the UK. A bit too mobile for a good photo. It was big! @teesbirds.bsky.social
Pectoral Sandpiper, Ruff, LRP and 3 Snipe at Margrove Ponds at 7.40pm. @teesbirds.bsky.social
August 7, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Pectoral Sandpiper, Ruff, LRP and 3 Snipe at Margrove Ponds at 7.40pm. @teesbirds.bsky.social
3 adult Roseate Terns at South Gare this afternoon in the rocky spot; also Wall butterfly at Paddy’s Hole.
August 3, 2025 at 4:30 PM
3 adult Roseate Terns at South Gare this afternoon in the rocky spot; also Wall butterfly at Paddy’s Hole.
Pale phase adult Pomarine Skua just gone north close in at Hartlepool Headland. 11.24am @teesbirds.bsky.social
August 2, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Pale phase adult Pomarine Skua just gone north close in at Hartlepool Headland. 11.24am @teesbirds.bsky.social
Saw something unusual on a stroll near Osmotherley this morning. A Fieldfare! It was with a Mistle Thrush. What’s it doing in North Yorkshire in the summer? @nybirdnews.bsky.social @teesbirds.bsky.social
July 30, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Saw something unusual on a stroll near Osmotherley this morning. A Fieldfare! It was with a Mistle Thrush. What’s it doing in North Yorkshire in the summer? @nybirdnews.bsky.social @teesbirds.bsky.social
White-letter Hairstreak visited my Yarm garden this morning; only the second ever record @teesbirds.bsky.social
June 21, 2025 at 2:44 PM
White-letter Hairstreak visited my Yarm garden this morning; only the second ever record @teesbirds.bsky.social
Beautiful day out last Thursday at Culzean Castle Country Park. Location and weather simply stunning.
April 26, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Beautiful day out last Thursday at Culzean Castle Country Park. Location and weather simply stunning.
Gentle stroll by the river at Hutton Rudby this afternoon. Finally got an Orange Tip to settle. Also Grey Wagtail, Marsh Tit and a fresh Speckled Wood. @nybirdnews.bsky.social @teesbirds.bsky.social
April 20, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Gentle stroll by the river at Hutton Rudby this afternoon. Finally got an Orange Tip to settle. Also Grey Wagtail, Marsh Tit and a fresh Speckled Wood. @nybirdnews.bsky.social @teesbirds.bsky.social
Along Baysdale Road, Kildale this afternoon. Blowing a gale and no Ring Ouzels but 2 lovely male Wheatears and a handsome and noisy male Stonechat. @northyorksbirds.bsky.social @teesbirds.bsky.social
April 13, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Along Baysdale Road, Kildale this afternoon. Blowing a gale and no Ring Ouzels but 2 lovely male Wheatears and a handsome and noisy male Stonechat. @northyorksbirds.bsky.social @teesbirds.bsky.social
Beautiful walk at Marske yesterday @teesbirds.bsky.social
April 12, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Beautiful walk at Marske yesterday @teesbirds.bsky.social
@durhambirdclub.bsky.social The wonderful sight and sound of 5 Whooper Swans at Hurworth Burn Reservoir late afternoon. Within a few minutes they took off, circled around a few times and then headed north.
March 3, 2025 at 7:05 PM
@durhambirdclub.bsky.social The wonderful sight and sound of 5 Whooper Swans at Hurworth Burn Reservoir late afternoon. Within a few minutes they took off, circled around a few times and then headed north.
Feeling more spring-like this morning near Ingleby Arnecliffe. A melodious Song Thrush and lots of Snowdrops. @nybirdnews.bsky.social #NEBirding
February 22, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Feeling more spring-like this morning near Ingleby Arnecliffe. A melodious Song Thrush and lots of Snowdrops. @nybirdnews.bsky.social #NEBirding
Another grey day in less than beautiful surroundings, but illuminated by the birds on Teesside. Common Sandpiper and Grey Wagtail (Billingham Beck), Avocet, Black-tailed Godwit and Great Egret (Saltholme), Short-eared Owl (Greenabella) and Grey Plover (Seal Sands). #NEbirding
February 16, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Another grey day in less than beautiful surroundings, but illuminated by the birds on Teesside. Common Sandpiper and Grey Wagtail (Billingham Beck), Avocet, Black-tailed Godwit and Great Egret (Saltholme), Short-eared Owl (Greenabella) and Grey Plover (Seal Sands). #NEbirding
Adult winter Mediterranean Gull at Newburn on the beach from the larger car park @teesbirds.bsky.social
January 19, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Adult winter Mediterranean Gull at Newburn on the beach from the larger car park @teesbirds.bsky.social