Denholme Clough

 Sunday 30th August a.m.

After my quick visit to Harden Moor with the sun still out I decided to go over to Denholme Clough where the temperature was 10°C. Walking through the Clough a Kestrel was in a tree and not too far away was a Green Woodpecker, Swallows were flying around and Mipits were on a distant fence. I soon got to my destination finding the two Redstarts enjoying the sunshine and giving plenty chances for pictures. Also in this area a couple of Chiffchaffs, Blackcap and Willow Warbler. Walking back I added a couple of Whitethroats to a good walk and some good birding.

Redstart

Whitethroat

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Chiffchaff

Green Woodpecker

Kestrel

Denholme Clough 30/8/2020

 

Harden Moor

 Sunday 30th August a.m.

 Another bright sunny morning with a temperature of 9°C, not so many birds around on Harden Moor with the best being Whitethroat, Blackcap, Willow Warbler, Bullfinch, Goldfinch, Mipit, Blue Tit and Swallow.

Whitethroat

Blackcap

Blue Tit

Bullfinch

Goldfinches on Harden Moor 30/8/2020

Redcar Tarn

Saturday 29th August a.m.

A bright sunny morning with a temperature of 9°C as I walked round Redcar Tarn where there were c50 Canadas, 10 Lapwings and 8 Tufteds. Above were flying House Martins, Sand Martins and Swallows, a few Pied Wagtails were seen as was a Grey Wagtail. Some Coots were squabbling and on the island there was a Coot chick, in the corner of the Tarn a female Mallard had several young chicks.

Lapwing

Mallard chick

Female Mallard with chicks

Pied Wagtail

Tufted

Coots squabbling

Coot chick

Grey Wagtail

House Martin

Redcar Tarn 29/8/2020

 

Denholme Clough

Sunday 23rd August a.m.

Some early morning sunshine soon turned to cloud cover and grey skies with a temperature of 13°C and a brisk wind. These conditions made it a difficult morning for spotting birds, the walk was pleasant though even though there was plenty mud on the paths and wet grass. I did manage to re-locate the Redstart which has been around for a few weeks now, though no chance of a picture. When I reached Doe Park Reservoir I could see a Cormorant and a Grey Heron. The route back produced a few more birds with a mixed flock of LT Tits, Blue Tits and Willow Warblers. A few Swallows were flying around and c30 House Martins were feeding high over the trees, others seen were Jay and Kestrel.

LT Tit

LT Tit & Willow Warbler

Grey Heron

Jay

The route through Denholme Clough

Denholme Clough 23/8/2020

Denholme Clough to Doe Park Res.

Saturday 8th August a.m.

After a foggy start the sun soon broke through and with a temperature of 17°C as I started my walk through Denholme Clough with a Kestrel. A quiet walk with just a Jay and a couple of Swallows until I spotted a Redstart, then at the reservoir there was a distant Cormorant and a Grey Heron. Heading back I relocated the Redstart and also a second bird and a possible third. I spent some time in this area and managed some decent pictures before moving on seeing another Kestrel and a Willow Warbler. The morning finished well with a Green Woodpecker perched on a post.

Redstart

Green Woodpecker

Jay

Doe Park Res 8/8/2020