Julie Mason
@juliemason10.bsky.social
Approx 30 Snow Buntings at North Gare on and around breakwater at 13:03 @teesbirds.bsky.social
November 16, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Approx 30 Snow Buntings at North Gare on and around breakwater at 13:03 @teesbirds.bsky.social
North Gare Sands WeBS 606 Golden P, 19 Ringed P, 120 Dunlin, 71 Redshank, 207 Oystercatcher, 5 Bar-tailed G, 2 Curlew, 26 Grey P, 8 Turnstone, 5 Sanderling, 9 Teal, 2 Knot, 1 Eider, 2 Shag plus gulls. Waders looked amazing 😍#needmorefingersandtoesforcounting😀 @teesbirds.bsky.social
October 19, 2025 at 5:39 PM
North Gare Sands WeBS 606 Golden P, 19 Ringed P, 120 Dunlin, 71 Redshank, 207 Oystercatcher, 5 Bar-tailed G, 2 Curlew, 26 Grey P, 8 Turnstone, 5 Sanderling, 9 Teal, 2 Knot, 1 Eider, 2 Shag plus gulls. Waders looked amazing 😍#needmorefingersandtoesforcounting😀 @teesbirds.bsky.social
Busy BTO to day Winter Bird Survey at Cowpen Bewley Woodland Park recorded 35 species inc Cettis, Great White Egret, Fieldfare, Redwing. Afternoon was WeBS -Seaton Sands had 4 Red-throated Diver, 1 Shag, 1 Bar-tailed Godwit, 1 Redshank, 4 Cormorant and 20 Herring Gull. @teesbirds.bsky.social
October 19, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Busy BTO to day Winter Bird Survey at Cowpen Bewley Woodland Park recorded 35 species inc Cettis, Great White Egret, Fieldfare, Redwing. Afternoon was WeBS -Seaton Sands had 4 Red-throated Diver, 1 Shag, 1 Bar-tailed Godwit, 1 Redshank, 4 Cormorant and 20 Herring Gull. @teesbirds.bsky.social
Spoonbill on Greatham Creek, Greenshank on Tidal Pool and 55 Barnacle Geese on Seal Sands at 11:30 this morning @teesbirds.bsky.social
October 13, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Spoonbill on Greatham Creek, Greenshank on Tidal Pool and 55 Barnacle Geese on Seal Sands at 11:30 this morning @teesbirds.bsky.social
At least 7 Mistle Thrushes feeding in the grass areas around Wilton Centre this morning. @teesbirds.bsky.social
September 24, 2025 at 9:13 PM
At least 7 Mistle Thrushes feeding in the grass areas around Wilton Centre this morning. @teesbirds.bsky.social
North Gare WeBS cont - Terns - 2 Black, 37 Common and 11 Sandwich. The water was quiet due to the waves, but a Guillemot and 2 Eider were seen. @teesbirds.bsky.social
September 21, 2025 at 7:12 PM
North Gare WeBS cont - Terns - 2 Black, 37 Common and 11 Sandwich. The water was quiet due to the waves, but a Guillemot and 2 Eider were seen. @teesbirds.bsky.social
North Gare WeBS with a +5 metre high tide was a mega one. Hopefully I have recorded all the waders present from the breakwater to the snook. Oystercatcher 965, Ringed P 236, Dunlin 289, Grey P 14, Turnstone 13, Curlew Sand 3, Golden P 8, Bar-t 38, Redshank 91, Sanderling 2. @teesbirds.bsky.social
September 21, 2025 at 7:06 PM
North Gare WeBS with a +5 metre high tide was a mega one. Hopefully I have recorded all the waders present from the breakwater to the snook. Oystercatcher 965, Ringed P 236, Dunlin 289, Grey P 14, Turnstone 13, Curlew Sand 3, Golden P 8, Bar-t 38, Redshank 91, Sanderling 2. @teesbirds.bsky.social
At least 2 Northern Wheatears on North Gare at start of Webs. Rock pipits showing too plus about 20+ Pied Wags feeding on shore. @teesbirds.bsky.social
September 21, 2025 at 1:41 PM
At least 2 Northern Wheatears on North Gare at start of Webs. Rock pipits showing too plus about 20+ Pied Wags feeding on shore. @teesbirds.bsky.social
Water Rail showed well on Holme Fleet this afternoon. Curlew Sandpipers where on Saltholme West. @teesbirds.bsky.social
September 20, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Water Rail showed well on Holme Fleet this afternoon. Curlew Sandpipers where on Saltholme West. @teesbirds.bsky.social
2 dark phase Arctic Skua off North Gare @ 10:10. Large numbers of young Razorbills and Guillemots cruise past just outside Webs area. Summer plumage Sandlering & Turnstone on North Gare beach @teesbirds.bsky.social #NEbirding
August 17, 2025 at 9:16 AM
2 dark phase Arctic Skua off North Gare @ 10:10. Large numbers of young Razorbills and Guillemots cruise past just outside Webs area. Summer plumage Sandlering & Turnstone on North Gare beach @teesbirds.bsky.social #NEbirding
Next local outing SEATON SNOOK Sat 23August 2025
Meet at the end of the Zinc Works Road at 16.30. Join Graeme Joynt for this outing which has been arranged to coincide with the incoming high tide. Hopefully good numbers of passage waders should be present. @teesbirds.bsky.social
Meet at the end of the Zinc Works Road at 16.30. Join Graeme Joynt for this outing which has been arranged to coincide with the incoming high tide. Hopefully good numbers of passage waders should be present. @teesbirds.bsky.social
August 3, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Next local outing SEATON SNOOK Sat 23August 2025
Meet at the end of the Zinc Works Road at 16.30. Join Graeme Joynt for this outing which has been arranged to coincide with the incoming high tide. Hopefully good numbers of passage waders should be present. @teesbirds.bsky.social
Meet at the end of the Zinc Works Road at 16.30. Join Graeme Joynt for this outing which has been arranged to coincide with the incoming high tide. Hopefully good numbers of passage waders should be present. @teesbirds.bsky.social
1 Arctic Skua (dark phase) off North Gare chasing Sandwich Terns @ 10:08 @teesbirds.bsky.social
July 20, 2025 at 9:11 AM
1 Arctic Skua (dark phase) off North Gare chasing Sandwich Terns @ 10:08 @teesbirds.bsky.social
300-400 Common Scoter on sea just off Seaton Carew. Just outside my WeBS closer to Newburn. @teesbirds.bsky.social
July 20, 2025 at 8:56 AM
300-400 Common Scoter on sea just off Seaton Carew. Just outside my WeBS closer to Newburn. @teesbirds.bsky.social
WeBS today at North Gare Sands- Bar-Tailed G 48, Dunlin 100, Oystercatcher 398, Knot 38, Redshank 27 & Ringed Plover 40. Swallows, House Martins and Sand Martins seen and 6 Little Tern dropped in. Best Bar-tailed count for sometime. @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social #NEbirding
April 13, 2025 at 6:30 PM
WeBS today at North Gare Sands- Bar-Tailed G 48, Dunlin 100, Oystercatcher 398, Knot 38, Redshank 27 & Ringed Plover 40. Swallows, House Martins and Sand Martins seen and 6 Little Tern dropped in. Best Bar-tailed count for sometime. @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social #NEbirding
How does the weather know when it is WeBS? Sunshine yesterday and fog today. Visibility 20 m, so Seaton Carew & Hartlepool are out there somewhere 🙄 @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social #NEbirding
March 9, 2025 at 10:18 AM
How does the weather know when it is WeBS? Sunshine yesterday and fog today. Visibility 20 m, so Seaton Carew & Hartlepool are out there somewhere 🙄 @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social #NEbirding
Reposted by Julie Mason
Reminder for next local outing on Saturday 1st March. Meet in North Gare Car Park at 9:30 am. @teesbirds.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social #NEbirding
February 26, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Reminder for next local outing on Saturday 1st March. Meet in North Gare Car Park at 9:30 am. @teesbirds.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social #NEbirding
North Gare Sands WeBS improved with a bit of sunshine. 15 species recorded but numbers were low as the tide was <5m. Dunlin 299, Grey P 40, Oysterc 24, Knot 41, Barwit 9, GN Diver 1, Shag 3, Purple Sand 2 & GC Grebe 6. #NEburding @teesbirds.bsky.social
January 12, 2025 at 8:40 PM
North Gare Sands WeBS improved with a bit of sunshine. 15 species recorded but numbers were low as the tide was <5m. Dunlin 299, Grey P 40, Oysterc 24, Knot 41, Barwit 9, GN Diver 1, Shag 3, Purple Sand 2 & GC Grebe 6. #NEburding @teesbirds.bsky.social
Typical winter WeBS. Seaton Carew & Hartlepool are out there somewhere 😀 @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social #NEbirding
January 12, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Typical winter WeBS. Seaton Carew & Hartlepool are out there somewhere 😀 @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social #NEbirding
Good day birding today guiding visitors to the Teesmouth Field Centre around our area. 78 species seen with very little ice free water. Barn & SE Owls, Spoonbill, Marsh Harrier, Whooper Swan, Pintail, Water Rail & WF Goose amongst the highlights @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social
January 11, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Good day birding today guiding visitors to the Teesmouth Field Centre around our area. 78 species seen with very little ice free water. Barn & SE Owls, Spoonbill, Marsh Harrier, Whooper Swan, Pintail, Water Rail & WF Goose amongst the highlights @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social
Spoonbill still Salterns Wetlands this morning #NEbirding @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social
January 11, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Spoonbill still Salterns Wetlands this morning #NEbirding @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social
North Gare WeBS best tide of the year at 5.3m. 16 species 1697 individuals. H’lights RN Grebe 1, Oysterc 370, Grey P 124, Dunlin 154, Golden P 495, Lapwing 390, Sanderling 20, Redshank 65, T-stone 27, Knot 65 @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social #NEbirding
December 15, 2024 at 7:10 PM
North Gare WeBS best tide of the year at 5.3m. 16 species 1697 individuals. H’lights RN Grebe 1, Oysterc 370, Grey P 124, Dunlin 154, Golden P 495, Lapwing 390, Sanderling 20, Redshank 65, T-stone 27, Knot 65 @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social #NEbirding
Red-necked Grebe off North Gare. Estuary side close in shore. 13:20 today. @teesbirds.bsky.social
December 15, 2024 at 1:30 PM
Red-necked Grebe off North Gare. Estuary side close in shore. 13:20 today. @teesbirds.bsky.social
Great animation. Interesting movements around the North East.
The latest movement maps of our @waterbirdcm.bsky.social naturalised Barnacle Goose ringing programme. Here's the annual movements from the 14 UK breeding colonies we've marked birds at. Thanks to everyone who contributes sightings! Map thanks to @stephen8vickers.bsky.social #Monitoring
November 23, 2024 at 6:16 PM
Great animation. Interesting movements around the North East.