Sightings for November 2009
15th November, 2009
(Escomb)
Approximately twenty Yellowhammers and at least one hundred Tree Sparrows were in the hedgerows between the village and the River Wear. Greylag Goose (100c), Tufted Duck (17), Goosander (1 female), Cormorant (3) and Redwing (15+) were also seen.
13th November, 2009
(Rookhope)
A working visit to St John’s Chapel gave me the opportunity to check Rookhope and the surrounding area.
Twelve Black Grouse were seen on grazing land to the north of the village. At least twelve Red Grouse and a thirteenth Black Grouse were seen on nearby moorland.
Two Ravens, a Kestrel and at least four Common Buzzards (one pair and two individuals) were other birds seen.
A quick stop at Low Barns produced two female Goldeneyes (Marston Lake).
8th November, 2009
(North Shields)
I decided to have another try for the Sabines Gull at North Shields and managed to get good views of the bird for aproximately 5 – 10 minutes before it flew towards South Shields.
A Mediteranean Gull was seen whilst waiting for the bird to return.
7th November, 2009
(South Shields)
Eventually managed to try for the reported Sabines Gull at North Shields. Missed the bird by ten minutes, so we decided to try our luck at South Shields. The first winter Sabines Gull was sen at Sandhaven Beach before flying towards Whitburn after being disturbed by a jogger. A Mediteranean Gull was seen from the car park.
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