Paul Davidson
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Delighted to cone across this Gateshead mega this morning, Great Northern Diver on the Tyne at Dunston - full patch tick! #NEbirding
November 14, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Delighted to cone across this Gateshead mega this morning, Great Northern Diver on the Tyne at Dunston - full patch tick! #NEbirding
It’s probably twenty years or more since I last saw Marsh Tit In Gateshead so I was very pleased to catch up with this one today #NEbirding
November 2, 2025 at 5:41 PM
It’s probably twenty years or more since I last saw Marsh Tit In Gateshead so I was very pleased to catch up with this one today #NEbirding
Winter visitors starting to arrive - these Whooper Swans were resting on the Tyne at Dunston this afternoon #NEbirding
October 30, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Winter visitors starting to arrive - these Whooper Swans were resting on the Tyne at Dunston this afternoon #NEbirding
Another encounter with a Caspian Gull on the Tyne off Dunston this afternoon though it was somewhat distant on the north bank and so not sure whether it was the bird from the 8th or a different individual #NEbirding
October 29, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Another encounter with a Caspian Gull on the Tyne off Dunston this afternoon though it was somewhat distant on the north bank and so not sure whether it was the bird from the 8th or a different individual #NEbirding
Goldeneye have been in short supply in Gateshead this year so nice to see a pair at Shibdon Pond this morning #NEbirding
October 17, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Goldeneye have been in short supply in Gateshead this year so nice to see a pair at Shibdon Pond this morning #NEbirding
The second occurrence of Common Scoter in Gateshead this year after a pair for one day in the spring this drake was on the Tyne at Dunston this morning. Never closer than c150m and in poor light but you get the idea #NEbirding
October 16, 2025 at 12:39 PM
The second occurrence of Common Scoter in Gateshead this year after a pair for one day in the spring this drake was on the Tyne at Dunston this morning. Never closer than c150m and in poor light but you get the idea #NEbirding
A few more of the Caspian Gull at Dunston, Gateshead yesterday #NEbirding
October 8, 2025 at 7:28 AM
A few more of the Caspian Gull at Dunston, Gateshead yesterday #NEbirding
I’ve long hoped to find a Caspian Gull on the Gateshead and then finally this morning this first winter appeared on the tidal mud at Dunston #NEbirding
October 7, 2025 at 12:13 PM
I’ve long hoped to find a Caspian Gull on the Gateshead and then finally this morning this first winter appeared on the tidal mud at Dunston #NEbirding
Tradition dictated it was fish for lunch at Dunston on Friday #NEbirding
September 28, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Tradition dictated it was fish for lunch at Dunston on Friday #NEbirding
Isabelline Wheatear at Whitburn showing tail pattern #NEbirding
September 25, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Isabelline Wheatear at Whitburn showing tail pattern #NEbirding
Isabelline Wheatear showing very well at Whitburn this afternoon #NEbirding
September 25, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Isabelline Wheatear showing very well at Whitburn this afternoon #NEbirding
Wader passage in Gateshead has been very slow so far this autumn but livened up this afternoon when I found this fine Spotted Redshank at Shibdon Pond. Also present 4 Black-tailed Godwits, the biggest group so far #NEbirding
September 22, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Wader passage in Gateshead has been very slow so far this autumn but livened up this afternoon when I found this fine Spotted Redshank at Shibdon Pond. Also present 4 Black-tailed Godwits, the biggest group so far #NEbirding
The Tyne at Dunston continues to deliver with this fine juvenile Knot in with the Redshanks in the Staiths Basin this morning before moving onto the mud west of Timber Beach as the tide receded #NEbirding
August 29, 2025 at 12:01 PM
The Tyne at Dunston continues to deliver with this fine juvenile Knot in with the Redshanks in the Staiths Basin this morning before moving onto the mud west of Timber Beach as the tide receded #NEbirding
It’s been at least a couple of years since I’d seen Otter in Gateshead so it was a nice surprise when this one appeared in front of me this morning #NEbirding
August 27, 2025 at 12:10 PM
It’s been at least a couple of years since I’d seen Otter in Gateshead so it was a nice surprise when this one appeared in front of me this morning #NEbirding
For reasons it’s hard to understand Great Crested Grebe remains stubbornly rare in Gateshead with records barely annual so it was good to encounter this juvenile on the Tyne at Dunston this afternoon #NEbirding
August 26, 2025 at 4:30 PM
For reasons it’s hard to understand Great Crested Grebe remains stubbornly rare in Gateshead with records barely annual so it was good to encounter this juvenile on the Tyne at Dunston this afternoon #NEbirding
And still the Whinchats continue to move through Gateshead. There were 3 on Ravensworth Fell yesterday and still 2 this morning. Maybe the best place in the county to see them on passage #NEbirding
August 25, 2025 at 10:14 AM
And still the Whinchats continue to move through Gateshead. There were 3 on Ravensworth Fell yesterday and still 2 this morning. Maybe the best place in the county to see them on passage #NEbirding
Juvenile Razorbill on the Tyne this morning found by @davidlocke1992 at Dunston steadily made its way up river towards the Scotswood Bridge before sadly being despatched by a GBBG! #NEbirding
August 20, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Juvenile Razorbill on the Tyne this morning found by @davidlocke1992 at Dunston steadily made its way up river towards the Scotswood Bridge before sadly being despatched by a GBBG! #NEbirding
It’s been an excellent year for Whinchats passing through Gateshead with a dozen or so in the spring and a handful already this month including this distant bird this morning #NEbirding
August 17, 2025 at 1:12 PM
It’s been an excellent year for Whinchats passing through Gateshead with a dozen or so in the spring and a handful already this month including this distant bird this morning #NEbirding
Despite becoming generally much commoner there have only been 3/4 previous Gateshead records of Great White Egret, all untwitchable short stayers. Today it was finally un-blocked for me with this one roosting at Shibdon Pond. Huge thanks to @gatesheadandbey for the find! #NEbirding
August 10, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Despite becoming generally much commoner there have only been 3/4 previous Gateshead records of Great White Egret, all untwitchable short stayers. Today it was finally un-blocked for me with this one roosting at Shibdon Pond. Huge thanks to @gatesheadandbey for the find! #NEbirding
This morning on Burdon Moor good numbers of juvenile Swallows resting on the walls and fences waiting to be fed by their parents. Probably heading south before too long #NEbirding
August 8, 2025 at 1:02 PM
This morning on Burdon Moor good numbers of juvenile Swallows resting on the walls and fences waiting to be fed by their parents. Probably heading south before too long #NEbirding
2 Black-tailed Godwits at Shibdon Pond this morning represent only the second occurrence of the species in the borough this year. Thanks to George for the info #NEbirding
August 6, 2025 at 10:13 AM
2 Black-tailed Godwits at Shibdon Pond this morning represent only the second occurrence of the species in the borough this year. Thanks to George for the info #NEbirding
Silver-washed Fritillary is extremely rare in Gateshead so was very pleased to come across this one this morning in woodland near Chopwell. A first for me in the borough #NEbirding
July 31, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Silver-washed Fritillary is extremely rare in Gateshead so was very pleased to come across this one this morning in woodland near Chopwell. A first for me in the borough #NEbirding
White-letter Hairstreak is one of the less common butterflies in Gateshead. This one was enjoying brunch this morning with a Black and Yellow Longhorn Beetle #NEbirding
July 11, 2025 at 12:04 PM
White-letter Hairstreak is one of the less common butterflies in Gateshead. This one was enjoying brunch this morning with a Black and Yellow Longhorn Beetle #NEbirding
Checking the tidal mud for passage waders at Stella this afternoon drew a blank but a Shoveler feeding vigorously at the water’s edge was a surprise and the first I’ve seen here #NEbirding
July 2, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Checking the tidal mud for passage waders at Stella this afternoon drew a blank but a Shoveler feeding vigorously at the water’s edge was a surprise and the first I’ve seen here #NEbirding
I rarely bird away from the patch so two trips away in a fortnight is unprecedented. However I could not resist the lure of the Song Sparrow at Flamborough. Not arriving until late pm there was a nervous wait of an hour before it thankfully showed well #NEbirding
June 10, 2025 at 7:57 PM
I rarely bird away from the patch so two trips away in a fortnight is unprecedented. However I could not resist the lure of the Song Sparrow at Flamborough. Not arriving until late pm there was a nervous wait of an hour before it thankfully showed well #NEbirding