Martyn Sidwell
@sidwemn.bsky.social
Birder usually found around Hartlepool & the North Tees Marshes. Cleveland County Recorder. Cleveland and Co. Durham lister. Not averse to taking a few photos
1stw Polish ringed Caspian Gull again Middleton/Ferry Road Hartlepool gull roost. Ad Med Gull Neeburn
December 2, 2025 at 12:04 PM
1stw Polish ringed Caspian Gull again Middleton/Ferry Road Hartlepool gull roost. Ad Med Gull Neeburn
3x ad Med Gulls Newburn
November 30, 2025 at 9:27 AM
3x ad Med Gulls Newburn
Polish ringed 1stw Caspian Gull at Hartlepool Fish Quay today
November 29, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Polish ringed 1stw Caspian Gull at Hartlepool Fish Quay today
1st winter Caspian Gull, Haverton Hill Road gull roost this morning
November 29, 2025 at 3:16 PM
1st winter Caspian Gull, Haverton Hill Road gull roost this morning
At least one 1stw Caspian Gull Haverton Hill Gull roost this morning
November 29, 2025 at 8:58 AM
At least one 1stw Caspian Gull Haverton Hill Gull roost this morning
An adult Mediterranean Gull Newburn, Hartlepool a couple of days ago.
November 23, 2025 at 3:09 PM
An adult Mediterranean Gull Newburn, Hartlepool a couple of days ago.
Finally managed great views of the Tees Barrage Otters a few days ago
November 23, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Finally managed great views of the Tees Barrage Otters a few days ago
After speculation that the South Gare Bluethroat could possibly be one of the eastern races I decided to try to get a faecal sample & ask if Martin Collinson was interested in testing.
The culprit was caught red handed.
The culprit was caught red handed.
November 18, 2025 at 2:54 PM
After speculation that the South Gare Bluethroat could possibly be one of the eastern races I decided to try to get a faecal sample & ask if Martin Collinson was interested in testing.
The culprit was caught red handed.
The culprit was caught red handed.
I didn't expect to see a Bluethroat when I left the house for a days birding this morning. 1stw Female South Gare this afternoon
November 16, 2025 at 5:51 PM
I didn't expect to see a Bluethroat when I left the house for a days birding this morning. 1stw Female South Gare this afternoon
Firecrest on Hartlepool Headland today
November 15, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Firecrest on Hartlepool Headland today
Hpool today, personal totals. 3x Little Auk south 1x Bonxie sth, 2x LT Duck nth, 10 Brent Geese nth
Firecrest in the Croft Gardens, 5 Woodcock
Firecrest in the Croft Gardens, 5 Woodcock
November 15, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Hpool today, personal totals. 3x Little Auk south 1x Bonxie sth, 2x LT Duck nth, 10 Brent Geese nth
Firecrest in the Croft Gardens, 5 Woodcock
Firecrest in the Croft Gardens, 5 Woodcock
1stw Caspian Gull off Newburn today. Distant and taken in appalling weather. An unringed bird.
November 13, 2025 at 5:55 PM
1stw Caspian Gull off Newburn today. Distant and taken in appalling weather. An unringed bird.
1stw Caspian Gull & 2x ad Med Gulls in feeding flock off Newburn Car Park this morning
November 13, 2025 at 10:35 AM
1stw Caspian Gull & 2x ad Med Gulls in feeding flock off Newburn Car Park this morning
Had a medical test at Redcar today so decided to bird South Gare. I of course had to take another look at the OBP while I was there. It certainly didn't let me down. Seems to be getting more confiding.
November 12, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Had a medical test at Redcar today so decided to bird South Gare. I of course had to take another look at the OBP while I was there. It certainly didn't let me down. Seems to be getting more confiding.
Went back for a second try with the Olive-backed Pipit at South Gare today
November 9, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Went back for a second try with the Olive-backed Pipit at South Gare today
Olive-backed Pipit at South Gare today
November 8, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Olive-backed Pipit at South Gare today
Pallas's still South Gare late pm, also ad male Black Redstart briefly & single Snow Bunting flew north calling
November 7, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Pallas's still South Gare late pm, also ad male Black Redstart briefly & single Snow Bunting flew north calling
Pallas's Warbler South Gare this afternoon
November 6, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Pallas's Warbler South Gare this afternoon
Yellow-browed Warbler on Hartlepool Headland this morning
November 2, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Yellow-browed Warbler on Hartlepool Headland this morning
Single Little Auk nth past Hpool 09.15am.
October 26, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Single Little Auk nth past Hpool 09.15am.
Not the rarest of birds but Twite is a scarce bird on Hartlepool Headland.
October 19, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Not the rarest of birds but Twite is a scarce bird on Hartlepool Headland.
Todays star bird at Scarbrough. Thanks to @fosterian1971 for driving.
October 10, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Todays star bird at Scarbrough. Thanks to @fosterian1971 for driving.
Hen Harrier South Gare, Cleveland gave excellent views this afternoon
October 10, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Hen Harrier South Gare, Cleveland gave excellent views this afternoon
Slav Grebe still Redcar from Zetland in front of Eider flock
October 8, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Slav Grebe still Redcar from Zetland in front of Eider flock
Spotted Flycatcher, Hartlepool Headland at the weekend
September 22, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Spotted Flycatcher, Hartlepool Headland at the weekend