Stephen Howat

@gatesheadandbey Went Friday night to Hamsterly had a bonus Turtle Dove

Nightjaring at Winnows Hill last night, with a bonus Osprey.

@Colonelbirder Got to be one of the smartest British birds

This belter is still in the Funzie area, hopefully it will be leaving soon for its breeding grounds. The American Wigeon continued its stay, on Papil Water today.

@middy_birding Think Robs pic just shades yours 🤣🤣🤣

@Gersummer71 @onemantess @middy_birding @DurhamBirdClub Aye Ger see them most times I’m down your way mate . Thought they where from Backhouse park but must be breeding in the cemetery or somewhere close judging how frequently they are seen .

@HowatStephen @onemantess @middy_birding @DurhamBirdClub Steve they are down regular now mate

Ring Necked Parakeets at Toll Bar, who left the cage door open? @HowatStephen @middy_birding @DurhamBirdClub

@gatesheadandbey @pablohugelist Hear hear

@pablohugelist It gets a trim every September. Whether it needs it or not...

Hummingbird Hawkmoth garden tick this evening.

Male Ringo and at least 2 Wheatear at Bollihope this morning bsky.app/profile/steveh…

@tyneWearbirding Still around but unfortunately didn’t see the bird so 50%

50 years ago today I found a Killdeer at East Boldon, Tyne and Wear. I know a lot of people who saw this bird have passed away and I wonder how many are still around. Perhaps someone even has a photo?

@pablohugelist Been looking everyday no luck yet 🤞

@HowatStephen It’s a cracking bird, keeps flying to Wear so you never know

This Spotted Redshank seems to follow me about

@gatesheadandbey Phwoaaar

White-billed Diver showing rather well in Blyth Harbour this morning.

Short video of a Otter at Coxgreen

@HarperBirder Phwooaar

@HowatStephen Today has started with a familiar bird too, although looking better than all those I've seen on the east coast.

First day in Japan. Took the bullet train from Tokyo to Karuizawa and birded around there this afternoon. Not a lot of species, but a few nice birds. Japanese Waxwing, Japanese Green Woodpecker, Japanese Accentor and Falcated Duck.

@sidwemn Take your time mate slow and steady

I've had a relapse of my long standing illness. Been in hospital 9 days so far & over the worst although it was another near miss. Told its going to be a very long & slow recovery this time so might not be out & about for some time. Cheers everyone

@bellchris76 @fosterian1971 And me 🤞

@fosterian1971 I'd prefer you to unblock it north of the river... 😉

Tomorrow 31st January marks the 40th anniversary of the legendary Saltburn Ivory Gull. It stayed until Feb 8th and became one of Cleveland’s most twitched birds ever! I’ve kept these clippings for 40 years in the vain hope I can one day say Ivory Gull Unblocked at…@teesbirds1

@onemantess @andymould10 🤣🤣🤣

@HowatStephen @andymould10 😱 who invited you! 😂🤣😂

Canny start to the footy weekend 🤣 @andymould10

@fosterian1971 Let me know please when you find out 😎

Merry Christmas Everyone! Hope Santa brings you everything you wish for…now where’s he hiding that Ivory Gull 🤞🏻🎅🏻🎄🍺

@pablohugelist Nah getting some vinyl flooring for my van

@HowatStephen Big Mac ?

Not sure how good of a record but 4 Ring Necked Parakeets on Newcastle Rd South Shields near McDonald’s/ Tescos