The beautiful Pectoral Sandpiper at Margrove early on last month. Many thanks to the finder @teesbirds.bsky.social

The amazing Wryneck at South Gare yesterday. Many thanks to finder Justin Liddle. @teesbirds.bsky.social

Few more of the five beautiful Dotterel at North Gare just over a fortnight ago. Showed wonderfully well early one morning. Took these from outside the golf course on the East side when they wandered right up to the fence. @teesbirds.bsky.social

Now and again the five Dotterel would fly to another part of the golf course. One always seemed to be that little bit further away from the others when they flew. @teesbirds.bsky.social

Two of the five Dotterel present at North Gare a couple of weeks ago. Great spot and thanks to finder Phil Niall. Thanks also to Seaton Carew golf club for allowing access and the helpful advice given to me by the staff. @teesbirds.bsky.social

After eating quite a few caterpillars it was chill time though it seemed to get a little too warm for him in the sunshine. Flew to the shady part of a tree not long after.

Taken earlier this month on the Durham moors this stunning male Cuckoo was feeding very well early morning.

Always a thrill to spot a Cuckoo. Taken earlier this month on my local moorland.

So very lucky when one of 5 Ring Ouzel among a flock of Fieldfare on the Durham moors landed and fed very close to me very early one morning last month. #DurhamBirdClub

Was fantastic to see 9 Ravens together on the moors recently. Only managed to fit 6 in the frame. Brilliant birds, very vocal too. #DurhamBirdClub

Marsh Harrier taken from the PS hide #RSPBSaltholme last month. #teesbirds1

Cettis Warbler pictures taken last month. #RSPBSaltholme Pleased to get any views of this often very elusive little bird. #teesbirds1

Ruff taken earlier this month #RSPBSaltholme pools hide. Such a beautiful, elegant bird. #teesbirds1

Got great views of this wonderful Little Gull at the Pools hide #RSPBSaltholme last Friday. Another great spot by MartinB! #teesbirds1 #Birds

The Glaucous Gull which landed on South Marine Park lake, South Shields very briefly a couple of weeks ago. It was only there 49 seconds so I count myself very lucky indeed. Many thanks to Steve for finding and reporting. #Birds #NEbirding

A few more Iceland Gull pictures taken at Royal Quays Marina, North Shields recently #Birds #NEbirding

Iceland Gull at Royal Quays Marina North Shields recently. Beautiful bird, so pleased to catch up with it. Thanks to the finder and those reporting its whereabouts #Birds #NEbirding

Snow Buntings at South Gare a few weeks ago. Were 9 that sunny morning feeding well and showing very nicely. Stunning birds! Great to see there were still some about there yesterday.

Helicopter checking the power lines set up this Great Egret which flew past the WWP hide at RSPB Saltholme week before last. Smashing views though unexpected and a bit over exp.

Terrific views of this Marsh Harrier a week before last at RSPBSaltholme.

Water Rail showing very nicely at RSPB Saltholme week before last.

Black Headed Gull taken at South Shields and a Common gull at South Gare recently.

Med gulls at Sunny South Shields a couple of weeks ago.

A few more of the beautiful little Ross's Gull at South Shields Thurs 9th Jan. Lovely to see a lot of friendly faces there and thanks to all for getting me on to it so quickly when I arrived.

Just when I thought the day couldn't get any better the Ross's Gull was reported again from South Shields. After a quick dash I was lucky enough to get views of this stunning bird. Thanks to finder Mark and John who relocated that day. Lifer no. 2!

The Fantastic Grey headed Lapwing at East Chevington week before last. Lucky to have such close flight views though numb fingers and thick gloves hindered changing my camera settings in time. Many thanks to finder and others posting whereabouts

Could not drive South without calling in at East Chevington for only my second ever views of the gorgeous Grey headed Lapwing. No heat haze this time and showed very nicely.

A few more of the White-billed Diver at Druridge CP week before last. Had such fantastic views of this beauty on a very cold but sunny early morning. A day couldn't start any better.

Early jaunt to Druridge CP Thursday 9th January to see this stunning White-billed Diver. A lifer for me! Many thanks to the finder and those reporting its presence.