Keith Robson

A naturalist whenever he has the time, living by Waldridge Fell. BSBI county recorder for vc66 (Durham)

[Keith Robson @Chesterbirder]

Chester-le-street riverside park this lunchtime. Spring arrived with 1 Swallow, 7 Sand Martin and several Chiffchaff despite the dull cold day.

[Keith Robson @Chesterbirder]

5 Waxwing flew from Chester Moor NR and now in Chester Moor pub car park. 6 Brambling and a Chiffchaff in the NR

[Keith Robson @Chesterbirder]

35 Waxwing in trees at Waldridge Hall, seen from the garden. Mistle Thrush has twice managed to chase them off.

[Keith Robson @Chesterbirder]

Now 40+ Waxwing on Waldridge Road, Chester-le-street

[Keith Robson @Chesterbirder]

5 Waxwing at Chester-le-street at the moment at junction of Waldridge Road and Whitehill Way.

[Keith Robson @Chesterbirder]

Still 1 Waxwing at Waldridge Fell opposite Waldridge village in Hawthorns early morning.

[Keith Robson @Chesterbirder]

2 Swift sp. just gone over Waldridge village

[Keith Robson @Chesterbirder]

Autumn! - skein of 66 Pink-footed Geese SW over Waldridge 11;06

[Keith Robson @Chesterbirder]

Increasing numbers of Dingy Skipper on the wing today at Waldridge Fell. Counted 31 (21 + 10) at the 2 colonies, my largest count yet.

[Keith Robson @Chesterbirder]

That's Waxwing on my Chester le Street yearlist. Bird still present 9:10 at Thornton Close, Pelton. Also a Red Kite flying around the houses.

[Jim Cokill @jimcokilldwt]

Was at the lauch of Durham Uni biodiversity strategy yesterday. @durhamwildlife advised on its development and is looking forward to helping deliver nature recovery across the University estate. Durham is a #NaturePositiveUniversity. How about it @sunderlanduni ? We'll help!

[Keith Robson @Chesterbirder]

@sedgefred10 @teesbirds1 @DurhamBirdClub It is a nice little spot Fred, The Durham Botany Group did a botanical survey and we gave some recommendations to improve the habitat a few years back.

[Keith Robson @Chesterbirder]

Finch flocks building up at #Waldridge including a flock of 200 Lesser Redpoll in the birches. Also, a Chiffchaff and this very recently arrived flock of 54 Fieldfare on the fell.

[Keith Robson @Chesterbirder]

14 Russian White fronted Geese at Rainton Meadows behind P4 in sheepfield but very distant. Also here Barnacle Goose, Peregrine and Little Egret.

[Keith Robson @Chesterbirder]

A rather depressing few hours at Rainton Meadows NR this afternoon with several dead Mute Swan (presumably bird-flu) and a large amount of sewage in Joe's pond, stinking the area. Mediterranean Gull, Barnacle Goose and 2 Goldeneye tried but sadly didn't cheer me up. @durhamwt

[Keith Robson @Chesterbirder]

My first ever November Speckled Wood and a Red Admiral in this morning’s sunshine at #Waldridge this morning

[Keith Robson @Chesterbirder]

Ringtail Hen Harrier west over north end of Cong Burn Woods, Chester-le Street 15:43

[Keith Robson @Chesterbirder]

Single juv Whooper Swan South over Chester Moor NR this morning and a Chiffchaff

[Keith Robson @Chesterbirder]

My first Redwings of the autumn over the house this morning ( 2 flocks) #Waldridge