Tom Cadwallender
@tomcadwallender.bsky.social
‘I was much older then, I’m younger than that now!’ Birding the magnificent county of Northumberland, particularly walking my home patch of the Aln Estuary and environs. Combined with a little wanderlust.
#SuperSeabirdSunday the oOoooOOo has started for what some consider the County bird of Northumberland - Eider. @steelyseabirder.bsky.social @theseabirdgroup.bsky.social
January 4, 2026 at 9:09 AM
#SuperSeabirdSunday the oOoooOOo has started for what some consider the County bird of Northumberland - Eider. @steelyseabirder.bsky.social @theseabirdgroup.bsky.social
Blue-throated Starfrontlet in Colombia.
January 4, 2026 at 8:59 AM
Blue-throated Starfrontlet in Colombia.
“Dancing in the Moonlight” yesterday, coming to the end of our Northumberland bird race day! With challenging weather during most of the day a chilly calmness descends! A grand day out with friends.
January 4, 2026 at 8:56 AM
“Dancing in the Moonlight” yesterday, coming to the end of our Northumberland bird race day! With challenging weather during most of the day a chilly calmness descends! A grand day out with friends.
White-necked Jacobin in Colombia. #birding #birdsofthewotld
January 3, 2026 at 4:56 AM
White-necked Jacobin in Colombia. #birding #birdsofthewotld
Green Thorntail in Colombia. #birding #birdsoftheworld
January 3, 2026 at 4:46 AM
Green Thorntail in Colombia. #birding #birdsoftheworld
Andean Emerald in Colombia. #birding #birdsoftheworld
January 3, 2026 at 4:43 AM
Andean Emerald in Colombia. #birding #birdsoftheworld
“Free As A Bird” Seaton Point across Alnmouth Bay #Northumberland.
January 2, 2026 at 8:30 PM
“Free As A Bird” Seaton Point across Alnmouth Bay #Northumberland.
January 2, 2026 at 8:39 AM
Black Phoebe in Colombia. #birdsoftheworld #birding
January 2, 2026 at 8:33 AM
Black Phoebe in Colombia. #birdsoftheworld #birding
January 2, 2026 at 8:28 AM
A male Bullfinch near Alnmouth. #Northumberland
January 2, 2026 at 8:23 AM
A male Bullfinch near Alnmouth. #Northumberland
“Knockin' on Heaven's Door” the dawning of 2026 at Alnmouth. #Northumberland
January 1, 2026 at 5:27 PM
“Knockin' on Heaven's Door” the dawning of 2026 at Alnmouth. #Northumberland
One of the most beautiful birds-the Agami Heron in Brazil to start 2026. #birdsoftheworld
January 1, 2026 at 7:57 AM
One of the most beautiful birds-the Agami Heron in Brazil to start 2026. #birdsoftheworld
Nip and a Punch for the first of the first month of 2026.
January 1, 2026 at 7:36 AM
Nip and a Punch for the first of the first month of 2026.
As I’m not intending to go too far before midnight I thought I’d share my 2025 ‘walking’ stats!
Distance walked = 2701miles an average of 7.4 miles per day.
Steps walked = 6,889,375 an average of 18,875 per day.
Most was birding around my home patch of ‘Greater’ Alnmouth #Northumberland
Distance walked = 2701miles an average of 7.4 miles per day.
Steps walked = 6,889,375 an average of 18,875 per day.
Most was birding around my home patch of ‘Greater’ Alnmouth #Northumberland
December 31, 2025 at 6:03 PM
As I’m not intending to go too far before midnight I thought I’d share my 2025 ‘walking’ stats!
Distance walked = 2701miles an average of 7.4 miles per day.
Steps walked = 6,889,375 an average of 18,875 per day.
Most was birding around my home patch of ‘Greater’ Alnmouth #Northumberland
Distance walked = 2701miles an average of 7.4 miles per day.
Steps walked = 6,889,375 an average of 18,875 per day.
Most was birding around my home patch of ‘Greater’ Alnmouth #Northumberland
Reposted by Tom Cadwallender
Wishing our members and all birders visiting Northumberland a bird-filled 2026.
If you have outstanding records for 2025 please submit to our county recorder Tim Dean as soon as possible (t.r.dean@btinternet.com).
NTBC are supporting the International Swan Census in Jan - details on website.
If you have outstanding records for 2025 please submit to our county recorder Tim Dean as soon as possible (t.r.dean@btinternet.com).
NTBC are supporting the International Swan Census in Jan - details on website.
December 31, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Wishing our members and all birders visiting Northumberland a bird-filled 2026.
If you have outstanding records for 2025 please submit to our county recorder Tim Dean as soon as possible (t.r.dean@btinternet.com).
NTBC are supporting the International Swan Census in Jan - details on website.
If you have outstanding records for 2025 please submit to our county recorder Tim Dean as soon as possible (t.r.dean@btinternet.com).
NTBC are supporting the International Swan Census in Jan - details on website.
Grey-necked Wood-rail in Brazil. #birdsoftheworld
December 31, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Grey-necked Wood-rail in Brazil. #birdsoftheworld
#WaderWednesday Crowned Lapwing (Plover) in Kenya. Taken with a bridge camera in 2010. #birdsoftheworld
December 31, 2025 at 8:35 AM
#WaderWednesday Crowned Lapwing (Plover) in Kenya. Taken with a bridge camera in 2010. #birdsoftheworld
“Being for the Benefit of Mr Kite” Sunrise from Alnmouth, #Northumberland.
December 31, 2025 at 8:26 AM
“Being for the Benefit of Mr Kite” Sunrise from Alnmouth, #Northumberland.
"All My Loving" The Aln Estuary, #Northumberland
December 30, 2025 at 12:53 PM
"All My Loving" The Aln Estuary, #Northumberland
Swallow-tailed Kites in the Brazilian Pantanal. #birdsoftheworld
December 30, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Swallow-tailed Kites in the Brazilian Pantanal. #birdsoftheworld
Streak-necked Flycatcher on the Manu Road, Peru. #birdsoftheworld
December 30, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Streak-necked Flycatcher on the Manu Road, Peru. #birdsoftheworld
Blue-headed Macaw on the Manu Road, Peru. #birding #birdsoftheworld
December 30, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Blue-headed Macaw on the Manu Road, Peru. #birding #birdsoftheworld
Spix’s Guan in southern Peru. #birdsoftheworld
December 29, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Spix’s Guan in southern Peru. #birdsoftheworld
‘Psychedelic’ Cormorant!
December 29, 2025 at 7:43 AM
‘Psychedelic’ Cormorant!