Welcome

Wilsons Phalarope at Bishop Middleham My name is David Brown and I have created this website to provide you with the opportunity to view a selection of my latest bird sightings and wildlife images.

Based in Bishop Auckland, I am in a perfect position to explore some of the excellent birds and scenery that County Durham has to offer.

Northumberland, North Yorkshire & Cumbria border the county, which also offers the chance of quality birding and scenery. The possibility of twitching the speciality / rarity in these areas is relatively easy as they are only a short drive away.

Trips outside the county normally takes place whilst on family holidays in the caravan or when chasing specialities / rarities. However, time restraints usually confines my birdwatching and photography experiences to the Wear Valley, Teesside and the Dales.

Locations visited inside the county may include:

The Dales – (Black Grouse, Red Grouse, Red Kite, Ring Ouzel & more)
Teesside – (Wildfowl, Waders, Rarities & more)
South Tyneside – (Red Kite, Seabirds, Wildfowl, Terns & Waders)
Nightjar Evenings – (Nightjar, Woodcock, Owls & more)

Outside the county:

The Twitch – (chasing that latest rarity)
Outside the County – (visit Norfolk, Dumfries, Cairngorms & more)

I do not claim to know everything there is about the birds and wildlife that can be found in and around County Durham, but I certainly know the area and also where certain species can be found. If I am available, it may be possible for me to act as a guide for the day if you are planning a visit to the area.

At this point, I need to make you aware that all images displayed on these pages are copyright protected and I would like to be asked if you intend to use the images and information for anything other than personal use (a small fee may apply if you are not a David Brown Website Design, Imaging & Photography customer or charitable organisation).

I hope you enjoy viewing my pages, ‘thank you’.