Teesmouth Bird Club

I am looking to recruit one or two individuals with good bird identification and counting skills to join a dedicated team of volunteer surveyors who undertake coordinated Wetland Bird Counts (WeBS Counts) in the Tees Estuary. The Coatham Sands North and Redcar and Coatham Sands South sectors would need to be surveyed once a month on a scheduled date which occurs on a Sunday.

The Wetland Bird Survey monitors non-breeding waterbirds in the UK, providing data for population and trends in abundance and distribution. Nationally over 3000 volunteers contribute to the survey.

Further information on WeBS can be found on the following link: https://www.bto.org/our-science/projects/wetland-bird-survey

If you would like to express an interest in monitoring either or both of the sectors please contact me via email: adam.jones@rspb.org.uk

Many thanks,
Adam Jones
Local Organiser Tees Estuary Wetland Bird Survey

I am looking to recruit an individual with good bird identification and counting skills to join a dedicated team of volunteer surveyors who undertake coordinated Wetland Bird Counts (WeBS Counts) in the Tees Estuary. The Hartlepool Bay sector would need to be surveyed once a month on a scheduled date which occurs on a Sunday.

The Wetland Bird Survey monitors non-breeding waterbirds in the UK, providing data for population and trends in abundance and distribution. Nationally over 3000 volunteers contribute to the survey.

Further information on WeBS can be found on the following link: https://www.bto.org/our-science/projects/wetland-bird-survey

If you would like to express an interest in monitoring the Hartlepool Bay sector please contact me via email: adam.jones@rspb.org.uk

Many thanks,
Adam Jones
Local Organiser Tees Estuary Wetland Bird Survey

I am looking to recruit an individual with good bird identification and counting skills to join a dedicated team of volunteer surveyors who undertake coordinated Wetland Bird Counts (WeBS Counts) in the Tees Estuary. The Seaton Common sector would need to be surveyed once a month on a scheduled date which occurs on a Sunday.

The Wetland Bird Survey monitors non-breeding waterbirds in the UK, providing data for population and trends in abundance and distribution. Nationally over 3000 volunteers contribute to the survey, the Seaton Common sector has been monitored since 1993.

Further information on WeBS can be found on the following link: https://www.bto.org/our-science/projects/wetland-bird-survey

If you would like to express an interest in monitoring the Seaton Common sector please contact me via email: adam.jones@rspb.org.uk

Many thanks,
Adam Jones
Local Organiser Tees Estuary Wetland Bird Survey

Canada Goose DATZ was by the Main Lake at Saltholme today, likely to have been ringed at Windermere Lake, Cumbria.

Cheers,
Adam

The Wildlife Watchpoint Hide will be closed today whilst new windows are fitted, we apologies in advance for any inconvenience.

Many thanks,

The Saltholme Team

The Wildlife Watchpoint Hide will be closed today whilst new windows are fitted, we apologies in advance for any inconvenience.

Many thanks,

The Saltholme Team

Fantastic views of crossbill along footpath about 250 metres to the east of Captain Cook's Monument earlier today.

Distinctive individual forming part of a 600+ flock currently utilising the RSPB Saltholme reserve.

Regular visitors to the reserve will be aware of a newly created viewpoint overlooking a regular roosting location for our wintering long-eared owl. At the same time of installing the viewpoint  a couple of barriers were created to provide a refuge area for the roosting birds.

It was very disappointing to discover this morning that some visitors had forced their way through a bramble patch creating a trail directly to the roosting spot. Needless to say there were no owls visible from the viewpoint today. In addition to last years post above can I please ask visitors to remember to put the birds' interests first!

A link to the RSPB Birdwatchers' Code can be found here: https://www.rspb.org.uk/birds-and-wildlife/wildlife-guides/birdwatching/the-birdwatchers-code/

Thank you for your cooperation,

The Saltholme Team

Spotted a couple of darvic ringed canada geese from Paddy's Pool Bridge during today's WeBS Count. Unable to read the codes given distance and strong breeze however likely to have originated from the following scheme in Cumbria : http://www.cr-birding.org/node/2247

Interestingly I've come across a bird from this scheme in the past whilst working at RSPB Ynys-hir in Mid Wales, the goose observed there was ringed at Windermere: https://www.rspb.org.uk/community/cfs-file.ashx/__key/communityserver-blogs-components-weblogfiles/00-00-01-22-87/IMAG0616.jpg

Cheers,
Adam

Good Morning,

The Phil Stead Hide will be closed all day whilst we undertake essential habitat management works. Further details can be found in Dean's latest blog: http://www.rspb.org.uk/community/placestovisit/saltholme/b/saltholme-blog/archive/2017/10/23/it-39-s-organic-week.aspx

Recently a few images have appeared online of the Haverton long-eared owl adopting an erect, slender stance with vertical ear tufts, a posture adopted by an alert bird as a result of disturbance whilst at its day roost. Can we please refer people to the Voluntary Guide for Wildlife Photographers http://www.teesmouthbc.com/Main/VolGuide.aspx which is listed on the Teesmouth Bird Club Website. Although tailored for photographers the text still carries relevance for the general wildlife enthusiast out in the field.

The long-eared owl has been admired by hundreds of people so far this winter, many observing the species for the first time. With the cooperation of visitors this bird, one of our winter highlights, could be enjoyed by hundreds more.
When possible the long-eared owl roost is manned by our Volunteer Saltholme Guides, please ask at reception to see if a guide is on owl duty on the day of your visit.

Many thanks,
The Saltholme Team

Hello,

On Thursday 10th November the Estate Team will be removing vegetation from around outflow pipes on Bottom Tank, this will result in some disturbance if trying to view wildlife from the Phil Stead Hide. Apologies in advance for any inconvenience this may cause.

Thanks,

Saltholme Team

Coastal feel to a walk around the reservoir today with a single Common Scoter, Long-tailed Duck and Mediterranean Gull. Willow Tit and Brambling were also present in the hedgerows.

Hello,

We will be undertaking re-profiling works in front of the Phil Stead Hide on Monday 12th September. We are aiming to improve the habitat in front of the hide, this should also enhance viewing opportunities.

The hide will be closed for the day but will open again as normal on Tuesday.

Thanks,

Saltholme Team