South Shields

When the opportunity presents itself you just have to take it Tuesday was that opportunity and South Shields pier was the venue. Snow Bunting was the target bird but the light wasn’t great first thing. After a short wait the Buntings showed well and I managed a few pleasing images. Turnstone, Ringed Plover and Knot were on the rocks and I could not resist taking a few shots. The light still wasn’t great but I drove along to Trow Quarry to see if the Little Owls were around. One of the Owls was in its usual place and hovering not far away was a Kestrel needless to say I took a number of shots of each bird. The afternoon saw the sun come out for a short time so it was back to the pier for more shots of the Snow Buntings, what a difference a bit of sun can make.

Snow Bunting

Kestrel

Little Owl

Guillemot from the pier

Ringed Plover

Knot

Turnstone

Common Gull, I think (you know what my identification skills are like)