Fred Milton
@sedgefred.bsky.social
Husband, dad, BARUFC U16s supporter, Academic Asst Librarian, historian, birder, cyclist & very hopeful NUFC fan. Enjoys fruitcake, cheese, good ale & a malt.
Skerne Wood in Sedgefld - a tiny linear strip N of Sedgefld adj to Netpark. There’s 100s of these patches across the county, all supporting countless nos of birds, many red listed. In 2025 Skerne held 161 pairs breeding of 34 species - 2025 census report www.sedgefieldweb.co.uk/THE%202025%2...
January 25, 2026 at 7:53 PM
Skerne Wood in Sedgefld - a tiny linear strip N of Sedgefld adj to Netpark. There’s 100s of these patches across the county, all supporting countless nos of birds, many red listed. In 2025 Skerne held 161 pairs breeding of 34 species - 2025 census report www.sedgefieldweb.co.uk/THE%202025%2...
Cowpen just past roundabout - Spoonbill asleep in field. 60 Twite Seaton Snook @teesbirds.bsky.social
January 13, 2026 at 3:40 PM
Cowpen just past roundabout - Spoonbill asleep in field. 60 Twite Seaton Snook @teesbirds.bsky.social
Jacksons Landing - BT Diver still present with 12 RB Merg. Hartlepool Breakwater - adult Med Gull @teesbirds.bsky.social
January 13, 2026 at 12:21 PM
Jacksons Landing - BT Diver still present with 12 RB Merg. Hartlepool Breakwater - adult Med Gull @teesbirds.bsky.social
Hartlepool - Snow Bunting opp Montague Drive & next to gun. Also 25 Purps & 2 Grey Plover @teesbirds.bsky.social
January 13, 2026 at 10:35 AM
Hartlepool - Snow Bunting opp Montague Drive & next to gun. Also 25 Purps & 2 Grey Plover @teesbirds.bsky.social
Castle Lake - drake American Wigeon amongst 400 Wigeon @teesbirds.bsky.social
December 29, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Castle Lake - drake American Wigeon amongst 400 Wigeon @teesbirds.bsky.social
Castle Lake - drake American Wigeon right of hide. May be the autumn bird? @teesbirds.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social
December 20, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Castle Lake - drake American Wigeon right of hide. May be the autumn bird? @teesbirds.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social
Fabulous few hours on Nland coast - big skies & superb scenery. Decent birds too - 1,000s of Brent, Barnacle & Wigeon, good selection of waders inc Grey Plov & Bar Tail, Scoter, Auks, RB Merg & Perg & best of all breeding plumage GN Diver.
October 30, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Fabulous few hours on Nland coast - big skies & superb scenery. Decent birds too - 1,000s of Brent, Barnacle & Wigeon, good selection of waders inc Grey Plov & Bar Tail, Scoter, Auks, RB Merg & Perg & best of all breeding plumage GN Diver.
Decent at Crimdon Dene - 2, pos 3 Yellow B Warbler, Brambling, 30 Goldcrest, 4 Chiffs, small nos of incoming Fieldfare, Redwing & Blackbird, 12 Partridge, 6 Marsh Tit, Buzzard, Redpoll & good nos of common species. Finished with Cattle Egret & Green Sand at Seal Sands Rd @teesbirds.bsky.social
October 19, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Decent at Crimdon Dene - 2, pos 3 Yellow B Warbler, Brambling, 30 Goldcrest, 4 Chiffs, small nos of incoming Fieldfare, Redwing & Blackbird, 12 Partridge, 6 Marsh Tit, Buzzard, Redpoll & good nos of common species. Finished with Cattle Egret & Green Sand at Seal Sands Rd @teesbirds.bsky.social
Crimdon Dene - Yellow B Warbler, Brambling, 4 Marsh Tit @teesbirds.bsky.social
October 19, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Crimdon Dene - Yellow B Warbler, Brambling, 4 Marsh Tit @teesbirds.bsky.social
Holme Fleet - Glossy Ibis flew over road 1330 into sheep grazed brinefields. Unable to relocate @teesbirds.bsky.social
October 12, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Holme Fleet - Glossy Ibis flew over road 1330 into sheep grazed brinefields. Unable to relocate @teesbirds.bsky.social
Castle Lake - eclipse m American Wigeon still showing in front of hide (thanks to finder Stephen) @teesbirds.bsky.social @fishburnian.bsky.social
October 4, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Castle Lake - eclipse m American Wigeon still showing in front of hide (thanks to finder Stephen) @teesbirds.bsky.social @fishburnian.bsky.social
This avenue of trees thru Teesside Uni in central Boro has held up to 4 calling Chiffs since early Aug & also Willow Warbler & Blackcap. Must be passage birds & prob dozens have passed thru over the last few months @teesbirds.bsky.social
September 24, 2025 at 4:21 PM
This avenue of trees thru Teesside Uni in central Boro has held up to 4 calling Chiffs since early Aug & also Willow Warbler & Blackcap. Must be passage birds & prob dozens have passed thru over the last few months @teesbirds.bsky.social
Wildlife Watchpoint - Common Swift @teesbirds.bsky.social
September 14, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Wildlife Watchpoint - Common Swift @teesbirds.bsky.social
Saltholme West - 25 Curlew Sand, 3 L Stint (thanks to finder) @teesbirds.bsky.social
September 14, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Saltholme West - 25 Curlew Sand, 3 L Stint (thanks to finder) @teesbirds.bsky.social
Castle Lake - GW Egret, Peregrine, 7 Curlew Sand, 7 Ruff, 4 Ringed Plover, Dunlin, 24 Blackwit, Common Sand, 300 Hirundine, 30 Siskin, 8 Yellow Wag, 30 Chiff/Willow Warb @teesbirds.bsky.social
September 13, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Castle Lake - GW Egret, Peregrine, 7 Curlew Sand, 7 Ruff, 4 Ringed Plover, Dunlin, 24 Blackwit, Common Sand, 300 Hirundine, 30 Siskin, 8 Yellow Wag, 30 Chiff/Willow Warb @teesbirds.bsky.social
Castle Lake - Spotted Redshank still present - opp hide far E bank (thanks Rob) 3 Curlew Sand, 5 Ruff, 1 Green Sand, Common Sand, 2 Ring Plover & Hobby over hide. Beautiful sunrise over Stoneybeck @teesbirds.bsky.social
September 7, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Castle Lake - Spotted Redshank still present - opp hide far E bank (thanks Rob) 3 Curlew Sand, 5 Ruff, 1 Green Sand, Common Sand, 2 Ring Plover & Hobby over hide. Beautiful sunrise over Stoneybeck @teesbirds.bsky.social
Reposted by Fred Milton
The doorstep milk thief, 1966
Artist: Ronald Lampitt
Artist: Ronald Lampitt
August 31, 2025 at 6:53 PM
The doorstep milk thief, 1966
Artist: Ronald Lampitt
Artist: Ronald Lampitt
Reposted by Fred Milton
Reposted by Fred Milton
Castle Lake 10am - 2 Curlew Sand (N end of lake), 2 Wood Sand, 14 Ruff, Common Sand, 2 Ringed Plover @teesbirds.bsky.social
August 31, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Castle Lake 10am - 2 Curlew Sand (N end of lake), 2 Wood Sand, 14 Ruff, Common Sand, 2 Ringed Plover @teesbirds.bsky.social
Holme Fleet - no sign of Cattle Egret but Hobby, SE Owl, Marsh Harrier, 2 Water Rail, Wood Sand, 9 Ruff, Yellow Wags @teesbirds.bsky.social
August 25, 2025 at 7:37 AM
Holme Fleet - no sign of Cattle Egret but Hobby, SE Owl, Marsh Harrier, 2 Water Rail, Wood Sand, 9 Ruff, Yellow Wags @teesbirds.bsky.social
Harvesting my veg this aftie - phenomenal growing year - just a tiny fraction of my produce so far with a load more spuds, beans, spring onions & parsnips still to come…got 10 jars of plum jam made too 🤤
August 24, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Harvesting my veg this aftie - phenomenal growing year - just a tiny fraction of my produce so far with a load more spuds, beans, spring onions & parsnips still to come…got 10 jars of plum jam made too 🤤
Castle Lake (1930) - 1 Little Stint, 15 Ruff, 5 Dunlin, 1 Common Sand; Stoneybeck - Green Sand, LR Plover @teesbirds.bsky.social
August 21, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Castle Lake (1930) - 1 Little Stint, 15 Ruff, 5 Dunlin, 1 Common Sand; Stoneybeck - Green Sand, LR Plover @teesbirds.bsky.social
Juvenile Shelduck twice on roofs of @teessideuni.bsky.social this afternoon & chased off by gulls @teesbirds.bsky.social First I’ve seen on campus!
August 18, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Juvenile Shelduck twice on roofs of @teessideuni.bsky.social this afternoon & chased off by gulls @teesbirds.bsky.social First I’ve seen on campus!
Willow Warbler, Chiff & Blackcap all singing in trees on campus opp @teesstudentlife.bsky.social
August 13, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Willow Warbler, Chiff & Blackcap all singing in trees on campus opp @teesstudentlife.bsky.social