Friday 11 May 2012

Seen a Stunner in Hartlepool

Red-Spotted Bluethroat

Last minute decision to head down for the reported Red-Spotted Bluethroat that had been frequenting Cliff Terrace on Hartlepool Headland last night. Picking Phil up at 06:00 we arrived at about 07:00 to the news that it was present but hadn't been seen for a good 20 minutes. Not to worry plenty of bits and pieces around, and bushes to search.


Lesser Whitethroat, Garden Warbler, Whitethroat, Willow Warbler, Chiff Chaff, Grasshopper Warbler, Wheatear, Whimbrel and a deceased ringed Blackbird, in a hedge with a cat, were all present. The Bluethroat soon joined the cast, showing on and off in the gardens of number 14, 15, and 16 of Cliff Terrace. What a stunner ! It spent the majority of its time feeding on the ground, with the occasional alight of a nearby fence, or wall. Despite the wet weather and poor light I managed to capture the above image.

7 comments:

  1. Spot on with that mate,it really is a stunner.

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    1. cheers, was a bonny bird to say the least

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  2. Had the BOBBY DAZZLER today(Fri).
    Cracking bird that wasn't too shy. It went missing a few times but always returned to no.15.
    Had a pair of Wheatear and Linnet down by the battery as suporting cast.

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  3. That a beaut Cain! Very clear pic, you must have been chuffed!

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  4. Unreal, cain wow, I hope you're reading my blog, Mr Scrimgeour!

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