Stewart
@stewchat.bsky.social
Northumbrian Birder, Naturalist, fan of Ennion, RARichardson, Busby, Jarvis, McCanch, Wallace, Watkins-Pitchford and rarest of all, Notebook users... Local Patcher on the Northumberland coast.
Holiday let, Acharacle, Ardnamurchan...
January 28, 2026 at 8:25 AM
Holiday let, Acharacle, Ardnamurchan...
And the poor Porpoise. #cetaceans #Northumberland
January 25, 2026 at 12:35 PM
And the poor Porpoise. #cetaceans #Northumberland
Bit of mammal action locally this morn. This Stoat killing an unusual black rabbit on the beach, a tideline casualty Porpoise, and a Weasel carrying a mouse made up for lack of birds. #Lowcarbonbirding #Northumberland #LocalPatch #Mammals #Springwatch
January 25, 2026 at 12:33 PM
Bit of mammal action locally this morn. This Stoat killing an unusual black rabbit on the beach, a tideline casualty Porpoise, and a Weasel carrying a mouse made up for lack of birds. #Lowcarbonbirding #Northumberland #LocalPatch #Mammals #Springwatch
Our village used to be a top spot for Red Squirrels. I once caught one trying to get in to an active Tree Sparrow nestbox in the garden! But, when Greys arrived they didn't last long. My last here was December 2019. I don't suppose I'll see a return...
#RedSquirrelDay #Northumberland
#RedSquirrelDay #Northumberland
January 21, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Our village used to be a top spot for Red Squirrels. I once caught one trying to get in to an active Tree Sparrow nestbox in the garden! But, when Greys arrived they didn't last long. My last here was December 2019. I don't suppose I'll see a return...
#RedSquirrelDay #Northumberland
#RedSquirrelDay #Northumberland
Drake Ring necked Duck at Hedgely was looking very dapper yesterday despite the mist and overcast skies.
#Northumberland #Birdart #BirdNotes #LowCarbonBirding #BirdingUK
#Northumberland #Birdart #BirdNotes #LowCarbonBirding #BirdingUK
January 19, 2026 at 7:13 PM
Drake Ring necked Duck at Hedgely was looking very dapper yesterday despite the mist and overcast skies.
#Northumberland #Birdart #BirdNotes #LowCarbonBirding #BirdingUK
#Northumberland #Birdart #BirdNotes #LowCarbonBirding #BirdingUK
Looks like Americans are posting weird #shortbeak #birdoftheday photos.
Our tiny Long tailed Tit says Hold my coat.....😊
Our tiny Long tailed Tit says Hold my coat.....😊
January 17, 2026 at 9:35 AM
Looks like Americans are posting weird #shortbeak #birdoftheday photos.
Our tiny Long tailed Tit says Hold my coat.....😊
Our tiny Long tailed Tit says Hold my coat.....😊
Whitebird still present on #LocalPatch today but very elusive, fleeing at slightest movement.
#Lowcarbonbirding #Northumberland
#Lowcarbonbirding #Northumberland
January 14, 2026 at 1:05 PM
Whitebird still present on #LocalPatch today but very elusive, fleeing at slightest movement.
#Lowcarbonbirding #Northumberland
#Lowcarbonbirding #Northumberland
The white Blackbird was present at first light this morning but not seen at lunchtime.
#fieldnotes #fieldsketches #birdart #Northumberland
#fieldnotes #fieldsketches #birdart #Northumberland
January 12, 2026 at 2:23 PM
The white Blackbird was present at first light this morning but not seen at lunchtime.
#fieldnotes #fieldsketches #birdart #Northumberland
#fieldnotes #fieldsketches #birdart #Northumberland
The jizz is totally different. Don't just look for the details. RLB to me is longer winged and flies like a bit like an osprey. It has a heavier feathered owl like nape too. It's one of those birds, if you are debating it, it's not one.
January 11, 2026 at 6:20 PM
The jizz is totally different. Don't just look for the details. RLB to me is longer winged and flies like a bit like an osprey. It has a heavier feathered owl like nape too. It's one of those birds, if you are debating it, it's not one.
A new arrival in our village this afternoon. It's unlikely this Blackbird could go unnoticed in 18 houses, so I fancy it's in off the continent off this harsh weather. Nice.
#Lowcarbonbirding #Northumberland #LocalPatch
#Lowcarbonbirding #Northumberland #LocalPatch
January 11, 2026 at 2:30 PM
A new arrival in our village this afternoon. It's unlikely this Blackbird could go unnoticed in 18 houses, so I fancy it's in off the continent off this harsh weather. Nice.
#Lowcarbonbirding #Northumberland #LocalPatch
#Lowcarbonbirding #Northumberland #LocalPatch
2026 appears to be the year when Green Woodpecker became twitchable in #Northumberland. Birders heading for a lone bird at Mitford this week. Never 'common' but used to be found at many widespread sites...a sad start to the year. #fieldnotes #BirdNotes #BirdSketches #BirdArt
January 11, 2026 at 8:51 AM
2026 appears to be the year when Green Woodpecker became twitchable in #Northumberland. Birders heading for a lone bird at Mitford this week. Never 'common' but used to be found at many widespread sites...a sad start to the year. #fieldnotes #BirdNotes #BirdSketches #BirdArt
Looking again zoomed out the two closer birds do look good with the wrap around rump. Sorry I wouldn't like to be more positive on just this view. This northern wintered here with British birds and it stood out a mile.
January 7, 2026 at 6:11 PM
Looking again zoomed out the two closer birds do look good with the wrap around rump. Sorry I wouldn't like to be more positive on just this view. This northern wintered here with British birds and it stood out a mile.
All of these insectivores will take anything that is the right size. If it sees a movement, it grabs it... like this blackbird...we dont even have a pond...😃
January 5, 2026 at 1:10 PM
All of these insectivores will take anything that is the right size. If it sees a movement, it grabs it... like this blackbird...we dont even have a pond...😃
January 5, 2026 at 10:59 AM
Boulmer like the Arctic this morn. -2° with wind chill on top. Male Black Redstart out on the seaweed, a female Merlin didn't look too good as it hopped along the ground below a fence line , Little Egret S plus 21 Song Thrushes on 300 mtrs of beach.
#Lowcarbonbirding #LocalPatch #Northumberland
#Lowcarbonbirding #LocalPatch #Northumberland
January 4, 2026 at 4:11 PM
Boulmer like the Arctic this morn. -2° with wind chill on top. Male Black Redstart out on the seaweed, a female Merlin didn't look too good as it hopped along the ground below a fence line , Little Egret S plus 21 Song Thrushes on 300 mtrs of beach.
#Lowcarbonbirding #LocalPatch #Northumberland
#Lowcarbonbirding #LocalPatch #Northumberland
A bit late with the 2025 #NotebookAnnual this time.
Anyway, here are a few from my #Sketchbook from across the year. My only new bird, was the fantastic Pechora Pipit at South Shields.What will 2026 bring...
#birdart #Northumberland ##FieldNotes #Sketchbooks
Anyway, here are a few from my #Sketchbook from across the year. My only new bird, was the fantastic Pechora Pipit at South Shields.What will 2026 bring...
#birdart #Northumberland ##FieldNotes #Sketchbooks
January 3, 2026 at 11:18 AM
A bit late with the 2025 #NotebookAnnual this time.
Anyway, here are a few from my #Sketchbook from across the year. My only new bird, was the fantastic Pechora Pipit at South Shields.What will 2026 bring...
#birdart #Northumberland ##FieldNotes #Sketchbooks
Anyway, here are a few from my #Sketchbook from across the year. My only new bird, was the fantastic Pechora Pipit at South Shields.What will 2026 bring...
#birdart #Northumberland ##FieldNotes #Sketchbooks
Listen for calls too. This big Northern wintered near us some years ago. With our bullies it was like a waxwing! The width of wingback was very obvious in comparison.
December 29, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Listen for calls too. This big Northern wintered near us some years ago. With our bullies it was like a waxwing! The width of wingback was very obvious in comparison.
Northumberlands only Pied billed Grebe was found on Boxing Day 1992 by Ian Fisher and Mike Carr....it stayed for a couple of years...
December 26, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Northumberlands only Pied billed Grebe was found on Boxing Day 1992 by Ian Fisher and Mike Carr....it stayed for a couple of years...
They come to bread and chips here Mark...merry Christmas! 😁
December 25, 2025 at 6:24 PM
They come to bread and chips here Mark...merry Christmas! 😁
Happy Winter Solstice to all .Don't forget to welcome the light. 🕯
December 21, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Happy Winter Solstice to all .Don't forget to welcome the light. 🕯