Three Buzzard and one Raven flew over calling strongly. As I approached a feeder stream another pair of Buzzard flew overhead. As soon as I reached the stream I caught sight of a Dipper. Then I realised there was another close by. One of them adopted a pose of pointing its bill vertically skyward whenever the other approached. They stayed close together for the time I watched.

With a patch and a passion for nature. Tuesday, 13 March 2018. Ducking, Diving and Plodging at Druridge and Lindisfarne. The road down to East Chevington North Pool has been done no favours by the recent severe weather. More potholes than ever and pre-existing small ones have grown. The whole area looked badly hit by the weather. Happily spring was once again in the air and the sounds that greeted us on arrival was the calling of Reed Buntings. And calling geese, in the main Pink-footed Geese.

A diary living with nature in East Holywell and beyond. Tuesday, 4 August 2015. This nest has been brought into operation despite having been built back in March. Best till last perhaps? Tucked away in the gable end of our entrance. Sunday, 31 May 2015. Black-winged Pratincole - 2nd Northumberland Record. Sunday, 5 April 2015. The Mother of Record Shots! Links to this post.

Winters Gibbet - Monument To Murder. Unfortunately the Gibbet has been completely replaced, so its not original but it does still serve as a reminder of what once was. Sericomyia Silentis; One of many insect species amongst the moorland vegetation.