Sightings for July 2010
30th July, 2010
(Saltholme Pools)
The reported Whiskered Tern and Little Gull (both juveniles) were seen on the West Saltholme causeway soon after arrival. Several Grey Herons, a Little Egret, three Ruff, two Black–tailed Godwits and at least six Dunlin were also there. A Barn Owl was seen over East Saltholme / Dormans, working its way towards the tip. A Peregrine Falcon also put in a brief appearance over Back Saltholme. Two Greenshanks were on the calor gas pool.
25th July, 2010
(Etherley Moor)
Plenty of young Tree Sparrows, House Sparrows and Dunnocks visiting the feeders. Two Greenfinches have been visiting most days. A female Sparrowhawk has been seen twice during the past week. The regular Corn Bunting has not been seen or heard for over a week and may have departed.
25th July, 2010
(Bishops Park)
Garden Warbler (2), Willow Warbler (2), ChiffChaff (3+), Goldcrest (1), Dipper (1) and Common Redstart (1) were the pick of the birds during this short visit to the park.
24th July, 2010
(Hartlepool Headland)
A two hour seawatch produced Razorbill (10+), Guillimot (10+), Gannet (10+) and Whimbrel (15+). No Shearwaters or Skua’s during my visit.
9th July, 2010
(Etherley Moor)
The Tree Sparrows are now in the process of starting their third brood (two nestboxes) and a Corn Bunting is still being seen and heard most mornings and evenings.
9th July, 2010
(Low Barns)
Three female Tufted Ducks, two Coots and at least eight Mallards were on the West Pond. Two Swifts and at least five Swallows were seen over the West Pasture.
Three Willow Warblers, one ChiffChaff (heard), two Reed Warblers (heard), one Sedge Warbler (heard) and two Reed Buntings were in the area of the board walk.
Four Common Sandpipers were on the River Wear. A fifth Common Sandpiper, a family of Mute Swans and two Coots were on the Marston Lake islands. Little Grebe (2), Tufted Duck (1 female) and several Mallards were on the lake.
Dunnock (1), Robin (1), Treecreeper (1), Blue Tit (10+), Great Tit (10+), Coal Tit (10+), Garden Warbler (2), Blackcap (4 males), Nuthatch (1 heard), Great–spotted Woodpecker (1 heard), Green Woodpecker (1 heard) and Song Thrush were also seen. Butterflies included Speckled Wood (1), Small Tortoiseshell (1), Meadow Brown (10+) and Ringlet (2).
8th July, 2010
(Crimdon Dene)
The reported female Dotterel was seen approximately 100yds north of the tern colony soon after arrival. Two adult Roseate Terns, a Common Tern and a juvenile Arctic Tern were amongst approximately 100 Little Terns close to the waters edge. A handfull of Ringed Plovers were the only waders seen.
Sandwich Tern (10+), Gannet (10+) and Herring Gull (2+) were the only birds seen over the sea. The walk back to the car produced Stonechat (2), Common Whitethroat (2), Swallow (5+), Swift (2+), Linnet (6+) and Yellowhammer (1 calling).
A quick stop at RSPB Saltholme’s Bottom Tank for the reported Temminck’s Stint proved worthwhile, as the bird showed well for the 5 – 10 minutes I was there. Avocet (2), Ruff (1), Common Tern (2), Moorhen (1), Swallow (2+) and Sand Martin (5+) were also seen.
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