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Gateshead Birders is a group of very keen birders who study and record the natural history throughout the borough. Gateshead has several countryside sites owned and managed by the Council and these are freely open for visitors to enjoy a wide range of woodlands, meadows, ponds and riverside walks and bridleways. For more information about Gateshead's Council's countryside sites telephone Thornley Woodlands Centre, 01207 545212 or better still click Sites for details of all good places for Wildlife in the area.

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140 Species recorded so far in 2010 (105 of them photographed)plus escaped Barnacle Goose and Muscovy Duck. Also the subspecies Scandinavian Herring Gull, White Wagtail & Continental Cormorant.
25 species of butterfly, 14 species of Dragonfly, 35 species of moth, 5 species of Bumblebee, 4 species of Hoverfly,177 species of plant in flower and 9 species of fungi

Species seen in 2009 but not in 2010
Birds - Barnacle Goose, Garganey, Merlin, Ruff, Jack Snipe, Iceland Gull, Turtle Dove, Ring-necked Parakeet, Barn Owl, Short-eared Owl, Red-rumped Swallow and Marsh Tit
Dragonflies - Ruddy Darter, Black-Darter and Migrant Hawker
Butterflies - None

141 Species recorded so far in 2009 (114 of them photographed) plus escaped White Stork. Also the subspecies Scandinavian Herring Gull, White Wagtail, Blue-headed Wagtail and Eastern Chiffchaff

23 species of butterfly, 15 species of Dragonfly, 215 species of moth, 5 species of Bumblebee, 7 species of Hoverfly, 351 species of plant in flower and 13 species of fungi

Species seen in 2004 - 2008 but not in 2009
Dragonflies - Broad-bodied Chaser, Red-veined and Yellow-winged Darter
Butterflies - Holly Blue, Green Hairstreak, Dark Green Fritillary and Clouded Yellow

148 Species recorded in 2008 (116 of them photographed) plus escaped Barnacle Goose and White Stork. Also the subspecies Scandinavian Herring Gull, Continental Lesser Black-backed Gull and White Wagtail

23 species of Butterfly, 16 species of Dragonfly, 382 species of plant in flower and 246 species of Moth and 18 species of Hoverfly

Species seen in 2004 - 2007 but not in 2008
Birds - Red-throated Diver, Black-necked Grebe, Little Egret, Barnacle Goose, Pintail, Garganey, Common Scoter, Red-breasted Merganser, Marsh Harrier, Quail, Little Stint, Turtle Dove, Ring-necked Parakeet, Lesser Spotted Woodpecker, Tree Pipit, Pied Flycatcher, Common Redpoll and Lapland Bunting
Dragonflies-Red-veined and Yellow-winged Darter
Butterflies - Green Hairstreak, Dark Green Fritillary and Clouded Yellow

159 Species recorded in 2007 plus introduced Red Kite and escaped Harris Hawk and Ring-necked Parakeet.Lesser Spotted Woodpecker, Shag, Hen Harrier and Puffin reported but not included in the totals as no details were available. Also the subspecies Scandinavian Herring Gull, Kumlien's Gull, Continental Cormorant and White Wagtail.

23 Species of Butterfly recorded in 2007, 14 species of Dragonfly and 341 species of plant in flower.

Species seen in 2004 - 2006 but not in 2007 -
Dragonflies-Red-veined and Yellow-winged Darter and Black-tailed Skimmer
Butterflies - Green Hairstreak, Dark Green Fritillary and Clouded Yellow

152 Species were recorded in 2006 plus introduced Red Kite and escaped Ring-necked Parakeet. Also 4 subspecies White & Blue-headed Wagtail, Scandinavian Herring and Scandinavian Lesser Black-backed Gulls.

24 Species of Butterfly recorded in 2006, 17 species of Dragonfly and 382 species of plant in flower

Species seen in 2004 and/or 2005 but not in 2006 -
Dragonflies- None
Butterflies - Green Hairstreak

149 Species were recorded in 2005 plus escaped Barnacle Goose,Ruddy Shelduck, White Stork, Red-tailed Hawk and introduced Red Kite

22 Species of Butterfly , 14 species of Dragonfly and 340 species of plant in flower also recorded in 2005

144 species were recorded in 2004 plus escaped White Stork, Wood Duck and introduced Red Kite.

23 species of Butterfly, 14 species of Dragonfly & 435 species of flowering plant also recorded in 2004

Golden-Ringed Dragonfly at Gibside

[Helen Carlton]

BIRDS

The Birds of Gateshead

Birders Lists

2008 List in Pictures

2009 List in Pictures

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Records 2003/2004/2005

INSECTS

Dragonfly Photo Guide

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Gateshead Flora List
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Sites Index

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Recent photographs

Wall Butterfly at Ryton The first of the 2nd generation adults (27th July last year). The first generation of adults emerge in early May, peaking at the end of May and early June, or a little later in the north of England and Scotland. They give rise to a second brood that emerges at the end of July, or mid-August further north. There are 2 generations each year and, on occasion, a small 3rd generation may appear in October.


Little Egrets on the Tyne Both photos both taken S bank of River Tyne between Ryton (Clara) GC and the Ferry House. The two birds on 10th July 2010, and the single on 14th. It is to be noted that one of the early pair was ringed. [Photos: Ian Conacher]

Juvenile Kittiwake at Timber beach [Paul Davidson]

Southern Hawker at Ryton [Paul Davidson]

Emperor Dragonfly at Kibblesworth [Michael Eccles]

White Letter Hairstreak at Derwent walk CP Seen here nectaring on brambles on 9th - 17th at least [Michael Eccles]

Grayling at Kibblesworth [Michael Eccles]


Black-tailed Skimmers at Kibblesworth An excellent year for this species which was noted egg-laying. Seems to have a two-year cycle in the borough with 'even' years being the best time to see this species More on insects page [Joanne Reavey]

Greenshank at Lamesley Water Meadows on 8th & 9th [Paul Davidson]

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July 2010 records

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Last updated 29th July 19:39hrs
Recent Updates
13th July - Bird records moved to Archive Bird News Animals updated [last updated 25th July] Gateshead 2010 bird list in photographs [last updated 4th June] Fungi page updated [last updated 2nd November] Flora page updated [last updated 12th June] & Flora Photo list [last updated 25th May] Insects page updated [last updated 25th July]

Wednesday 28th July 2010

Shibdon Pond - 2 Little Egrets still present, they are getting brave now, they chased a Heron this morning. Also 2 Speckled Wood butterfly, Lesser Black-backed Gull feeding fledged young, 1 Oystercatcher and a Grey Wagtail
Derwenthaugh - Meadow Brown, Small White, Green-veined Whit , Small Tortoiseshell and Small Copper

2 Little Egretat Shibdon today [George Simpson]

Blaydon -A Little Egret roosting on the

Tuesday 27th July 2010

Shibdon Pond -A Little Egret roosting on the island

Little Egret roosting at Shibdon today [Paul Davidson]

Monday 26th July 2010

Shibdon Pond -A Little Egret this morning feeding in front of hide was joined by a second bird. A Kingfisher feeding also present.

Little Egret at Shibdon [George Simpson]

Sunday 25th July 2010

Shibdon Pond - 1 Teal, 11 pair of Common Tern still at their nests, 2 Oystercatcher

Common Terns at Shibdon

Derwent Walk CP - 1 Hobby seen this afternoon. 2-3 White-letter Hairstreaks, 2 Comma. 1 Ringlet, 5 Meadow Brown

White-letter Hairstreak at Derwent Walk CP

Ryton Willows - No sign of any Little Egret but 1 Common Sandpiper, 2 Grey Heron, 45 Common Swift, 2 Common Tern and the first 2 second generation Wall Butterflies of the year.
River Tyne at Timber Beach to Costco - 1 Common Sandpiper, 75 Lapwing (many juveniles indicating the have had a good breeding season) and 2 broods of Shelduck
Lamesley Water Meadows - 2 Green Sandpiper and 8 Meadow Brown butterflies

Saturday 23rd July 2010

Derwenthaugh - Oystercatchers , Curlew and a Kestrel
Shibdon Pond - Female Shoveler with young and 2 juvenile Kittiwakes

Friday 23rd July 2010

Clara Vale - Goshawk flew over this morning
Derwenthaugh - 3 Common Sandpiper, Curlew , Redshank , 2 Oystercatchers and 2 Grey Wagtail
Shibdon Pond - Peacock and Large White butterflies

Wednesday 21st July 2010

Kibblesworth brickworks pools - 9 Purple Hairstreak, 1 Emperor Dragonfly and 3 Four-spotted Chasers. Also 1 Speckled Wodd butterfly
Burson Moor - Pair of Broad-bodied Chaser
Timber Beach - 1 Green Sandpiper

Tuesday 20th July 2010

Shibdon Pond - 1 Little Ringed Plover, Green Woodpecker , Oystercatchers Lapwing and Snipe Also Small Tortoiseshell butterfly
Lamesley Water Meadows - 1 Green Sandpiper and 1 Common Sandpiper

Monday 19th July 2010

Kibblesworth brickworks pools - 2+ Purple Hairstreak, 3 Grayling, 30 Common Blue butterfly, 1 Ringlet, 1 Emperor Dragonfly and 5 Four-spotted Chasers

Sunday 18th July 2010

River Tyne at Ryton - 1 Little Egret this afternoon, no sign earlier at high tide,

Little Egret at Ryton [Paul Davidson]

also Common Sandpiper on the river and a Southern Hawker at nearby Ryton Willows. The Little Egret still present in the evening

Small Tortoiseshell at Ryton

Lamesley Water Meadows -1 Red-legged Partridge during a Roadrunner impression along Greenford Lane.

Red-legged Partridge at Lamesley

Birtley reedbed pools - 2 broods of Tufted Duck (7 and 2), fledged Common Whitethroat chicks and 3 singing Reed Warblers.

Grey Heron at Birtley reedbeds

Timber beach -2 juvenile Kittiwake.
Gibside - 2 Painted Lasy butterflies

Saturday 17th July 2010

River Tyne at Ryton - No sign of any Little Egret but 3 Bullfinch, Grey Wagtail and a Southern Hawker. Several Great-blacked Gulls eating dead Salmon.
Shibdon Pond - 1 Mediterranean Gull seen at 14:30hrs.
Lamesley Water Meadows - 1 Green Sandpiper
Derwent Walk CP - 8 White-letter Hairstreak
Kibblesworth brickworks pools - 12+ Purple Hairstreak

Friday 16th July 2010

Clara Vale - Whimbrel flew east in the evening
Lamesley Water Meadows - 1 Green Sandpiper
Burdon Moor - 1Broad-bodied Chaser

Thursday 15th July 2010

River Tyne at Ryton - 2 Little Egret still on the river, just east of Ryton golf course on the shingle feeding on Salmon along with the several Lesser Black backed Gulls
Shibdon Pond - 60 spikes of Broad Leaved Helleborine in flower plus a Red Admiral

Wednesday 14th July 2010

River Tyne Costco to Timber Beach - 100+Redshank Ringed Plover ,several Curlew, also a Shelduck with 2 newly hatch young.
Shibdon Pond - Comma and Hover fly Episyrphus balteata seen.

Comma at Shibdon on 15th [George Simpson]

Tuesday 13th July 2010

Derwent Walk CP - 5 White-letter Hairstreak nectaring on brambles behind the Golden Lion together with good numbers of the commoner butterflies.
River Tyne at Ryton -2 Little Egret on the Tyne, just west of Ryton Willows again, one was feeding in one of the pools, the other one was sitting on one of the shingle banks in the middle of the river

Little Egret on the Tyne at Ryton [George Simpson]

Derwenthaugh - Small Skipper and 5 Common Sandpiper
Shibdon Pond - Juvenile Sedge Warbler seen
Kibblesworth Brickworks Pools - A covey of 11 Grey Partridge seen.

Monday 12th July 2010

River Tyne at Stella - Subadult Yellow-legged Gull on the river
River Tyne at Ryton - Little Egret on the Tyne, just west of Ryton Willows (it or another had been on the river at Newburn earlier)

Little Egret on the Tyne [George Simpson]

Westfield Pasture - An Dingy Shell moth caught - the first Gateshead record since 1990
Birtley - A Jay visted one observer's garden for the first time today

Jay [Roy Jacksaon]

Sunday 11th July 2010

Ryton Willows - Speckled Wood butterfly and 1-2 Green Woodpecker but no sign of any Little Egret. Brood of 5 Goosander with 1-2 adults
River Tyne at Costco - Brood of 5 Shelduck
River Tyne at Timber Beach - 1 Whimbrel, briefly before flying off upstream.

Small Skipper [George Simpson]

Saturday 10th July 2010

Ryton Willows -2 Little Egrets on the Tyne

Friday 9th July 2010

Lamesley Water Meadows -1 Greenshank still present
Ryton Willows - An amazing 4 Little Egrets on the Tyne
Derwent Walk CP - 2 White-letter Hairstreak
Kibblesworth - 7 Grayling

Thursday 8th July 2010

Lamesley Water Meadows -1 Greenshank

1st-7th July 2010

Sunday 4th - 10 Crossbill over Burdon Moor, 2 Green Sandpiper at Lamesley Water Meadows.

14th-30th June 2010

A Hobby was watched catching Dragonflies at Kibblesworth late in the month with 2 Common Buzzard there on 21st.
Dragonflies - 7 Black-tailed Skimmer at Kibblesworth brickworks pools was the highest count during the month. 1 Southern Hawker at Gibside on 30th.
Bumblebees - A Bombus hypnorum at Whickham 21st-28th June, probably only the 2nd Gateshead record.

Bombus hypnorum at Whickham [Darren Archer]