Monday 11th February 2013

Ryton - Siskin on a garden feeder

The Siskin at Ryton [Paul Davidson]

Watergate - 1 Lesser Black-backed Gull & 1 Green Woodpecker.

The Lesser Black-backed Gull at Watergate [Rob Stonehouse]

Lamesley Water Meadows - 200+ Teal, 102 Curlew, 1 Wigeon, pair of Goosander, 1 Shelduck and 35 Redwing.

LBBG at SP

Shibdon Pond - Lesser Black-backed Gull. 14 Redwing over Blaydon.

Lesser Black-backed Gull at Shibdon

Yesterday, at Stargate - A pair of Siskin on a feeder

Boxing Day Otters

 Derwenthaugh - 2 Otters at 9am today  on the bank of the Derwent at Derwenthaugh Park adjacent to Longrigg by Metropolitan House (old Metro Radio building). They were very vocal according to the observer.
Shibdon Pond - A Lesser Black-backed Gull present briefly