5 scoter year it is then. Record shots from Holy Island - my 7D doesn't seem to like the 2.0 extender... Spoonbill at Druridge was...

Nice White-spotted Bluethroat on the shore at Newbiggin this morning. Can't beat a bit of rubbish to enliven a distant record shot.

A mere 450 days for my UK list to increase by one - provided by the drake American White-winged Scoter off Musselburgh on 25th. A welcome...

IOC keeps Mealy on the Redpoll list, so this bird was nice and timely - at Low Lights, in low light.

Sunny conditions this morning, but much more difficult viewing - until one appeared above us on the path side. Light was tricky, but I'l...

January 2006 was the last time I saw a Hawfinch - this morning I was able to see 10! In Northumberland too... Hopefully more to com...

Armed with the trusty DSLR and a cheeky use of the 2.0 extender, combined with a dash of patience...

An unexpected catch back on the few fortunate to be at East Chevington last weekend, with a mid afternoon re-visit of Bee-eater to Druridge!...

Barred...

Wednesdays ' commute home from work was abnormal, with a diversion to Ryhope to see the Scop's Owl that had been found earlier in th...

Time has been a premium lately... Ruddy Duck - May, Northumberland (iPhone) Great White Egret - June, Newton-by-the-Sea (iPhone) ...

Popped back to Lynemouth -en-route to Seahouses for an attempt at Serin, a County mega.  Citrine Wagtail still performing well... image...