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
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
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
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.
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
Great photo! The Cylon raider of the bird world.
June 5, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Great photo! The Cylon raider of the bird world.
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
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
An amazing day yesterday with White-billed Diver, Grey-headed Lapwing and Ross’s Gull locally. Here’s a short phone video of the latter taking flight (I think). @teesbirds.bsky.social #NEbirding
January 9, 2025 at 9:15 AM
An amazing day yesterday with White-billed Diver, Grey-headed Lapwing and Ross’s Gull locally. Here’s a short phone video of the latter taking flight (I think). @teesbirds.bsky.social #NEbirding
Chilly at South Gare this morning with frozen mini sand dunes. A fitting context to stumble across 8 Snow Buntings. @teesbirds.bsky.social
January 3, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Chilly at South Gare this morning with frozen mini sand dunes. A fitting context to stumble across 8 Snow Buntings. @teesbirds.bsky.social
Made it to Ropner Park this afternoon just before the rain to see the Red-crested Pochard in all his finery. Also 9 Goosander (1 drake), 6 Ring-necked Parakeets and 5 Stock Dove. @teesbirds.bsky.social
January 1, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Made it to Ropner Park this afternoon just before the rain to see the Red-crested Pochard in all his finery. Also 9 Goosander (1 drake), 6 Ring-necked Parakeets and 5 Stock Dove. @teesbirds.bsky.social