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David Gaffney @davygee.bsky.social · 2d

Firecrest opposite Souter lighthouse today still#NEbirds

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David Gaffney @davygee.bsky.social · 2d

Cattle egret on cowpen marsh last week #NEbirds

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David Gaffney @davygee.bsky.social · 18d

Eclipse drake American wigeon still with wigeon at castle lake this morning. #NEbirding#birds#ukbirds 5 pinkies flew into Boldon flats.

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David Gaffney @davygee.bsky.social · 23d

The ridiculous close Pectrol sandpiper at Mardale pond in August with a water rail out in the open too #NEbirding#birds#ukbirds

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David Gaffney @davygee.bsky.social · 23d

Marsh sandpiper and spotted redshank at Musselburgh last week sandpiper a lifer for me,there was no sign of the spotted redshank for about an hour #NEBIRDING#BIRDS#UKBIRDS

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David Gaffney @davygee.bsky.social · Aug 31

Distant curlew sandpiper's at Holme fleet even more distant juvenile little ringed plover,and not so distant wood sandpiper. #NEbirding#birds#ukbirds

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David Gaffney @davygee.bsky.social · Aug 27

Wader fest at Barmston pond today wood sandpiper, ruff,2 greenshank, 24 blacktailed godwit #NEbirding#birds#ukbirds

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David Gaffney @davygee.bsky.social · Jul 16

Black crowned night heron give good views yesterday at Whitley bay,ruff hanging out with the two red knot at Boldon flats #NEbirding#birds#ukbirds

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David Gaffney @davygee.bsky.social · Jun 18

Little gull on Salthome pool sedge singing on the way to viewing screen #NEbirding#birds#ukbirds

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David Gaffney @davygee.bsky.social · Jun 18

Clear views of the Pacific golden plover at greatham creek today. #NEbirding#birds#ukbirds

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David Gaffney @davygee.bsky.social · Jun 18

Pacific golden plover on Salterns boc shot

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David Gaffney @davygee.bsky.social · Jun 18

Pacific golden plover showing well on Salterns right hand side of Greatham creek.

David Gaffney @davygee.bsky.social · Jun 9

Starting to become a regular visitor to my garden the not so shy Jay #NEbirding#birds#ukbirds

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David Gaffney @davygee.bsky.social · Jun 9

Pied flycatcher with leg ring,two lapwing chicks and one of three little ringed plover #NEbirding#birds#ukbirds

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David Gaffney @davygee.bsky.social · May 31

No sign of the quail or garganey this morning but 3 avocet chicks and 7 cygnet.

David Gaffney @davygee.bsky.social · May 29

Glossy ibis from early in the month at budge field Druridge Northumberland.

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Paul Weddle @onemantess.bsky.social · May 17

#NEbirding #UKbirding #birds #parkingeye

Paul Weddle @onemantess.bsky.social · May 17

I'd appreciate it if this could be re posted by as many people as possible to highlight this greedy firm. Apparently if your Husband is rushed to hospital and you get there urgently (following the ambulance) you still have to read the conditions on the sign & appeal failed. @england.nhs.uk use them

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David Gaffney @davygee.bsky.social · May 14

Birds in Co.durham today #NEbirding#birds#ukbirds

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David Gaffney @davygee.bsky.social · May 14

Managed to fit in 5 dotterel in the frame at North Gare Hartlepool on the golf course today #NEbirding#birds#ukbirds

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David Gaffney @davygee.bsky.social · May 13

Squabbling common terns at Washington WWT fighting over mating rights #NEbirding#birds#ukbirds

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David Gaffney @davygee.bsky.social · May 13

Glossy ibis at budge field druridge last week was asleep then a bit preen flew off then returned for a bit feed up before flying off north #NEbirding#birds#ukbirds

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David Gaffney @davygee.bsky.social · May 6

Lesser yellowlegs have good but distant views at Nosterfield NR on Sunday morning #NEbirding#birds#ukbirds

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David Gaffney @davygee.bsky.social · May 5

Fantastic morning up at Druridge pools this morning American wigeon, 2 Male garganey, 2 spoonbill, ruddy shelduck,white wagtail, whimbrel, decided to go for the dotterel, was 20 yards from guys who all jumped to their scopes they had been there 2 hours.👀😁#NEbirding#birds#ukbirds

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David Gaffney @davygee.bsky.social · May 2

Wind swept grey heron at Hurworth Burn reservoir this afternoon #NEbirding#birds#ukbirds

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David Gaffney @davygee.bsky.social · May 2

Wood sandpiper at Washington WWT this is fourth location since Monday in Co.durham only the one common tern was carrying a fish but no takers #NEbirding#birds#ukbirds

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