dant-ne.bsky.social
Keen ornithologist, seabirds & coastal birds esp. River Tyne breeding kittiwakes; Coordinator NE England Beached Bird Surveys; seabird researcher. Little bit of a writer: local (Tyneside / NE England), social and natural history, diarist, poetry.
👤 Joined on 18 March 2025
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@dant-ne.bsky.socialSince tentatively picking up willow charcoal for the first time in the summer, I have fallen ever deeper in love with the Curlew. The softness of the charcoal marks seems to really suit these magical birds. Fast forward me to next week when I’m Humber Estuary bound to fill my soul with their calls.
Show PostFor me, Mute swans are more exciting than fighter jets with their flyby #NorthShields Fish Quay today #UrbanNature 🦢
Show PostAmong my last butterflies of the year yesterday, here on the cooler coastal location of North East England. Red Admiral 🦋 on buddleja 🌸. (the butterfly bush) in #Tynemouth (UK)
Show PostDark cliffs embrace the ocean's crest. As golden fire lights up the sea. The tired day sinks down to rest. While tide pools mirror majesty. A distant tower guards the deep. As shadows softly fall asleep. #photography #photos #poems #art #poetry
Show PostExcited to be in Frome, Somerset, today for the inaugural Consider the Wondrous #naturewriting festival. & here' my book in the window of Sherlock & Pages. Of you're nearby, there are a few tickets on the door for my urban nature walk at 2.30
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