Birds

The rare birds over RSPB Saltholme

Collection of rare birds take flight over North East nature reserve

Goshawk in Spennymoor, County Durham

Goshawk in Spennymoor, County Durham

Rare bird once on verge of extinction makes surprise visit to County Durham garden

Bird that was 'on brink of disappearing from Britain' spotted in North East

Black-tailed godwit

Black-tailed godwit

Rare and red-listed breeding bird spotted in waters of the North East

A Marsh Harrier at Cresswell, Northumberland

A Marsh Harrier at Cresswell, Northumberland

Rare bird of prey spotted over skies of North East coastline

The Peregrine Falcon

The Peregrine Falcon

'World's fastest animal' that travels over 200mph spotted in Darlington

Formerly limited to the south of England, the parakeet has spread widely across the country.

Formerly limited to the south of England, the parakeet has spread widely across the country.

Unusual bird sightings reported as exotic species flock to County Durham town

It's the best time se see a starling murmuration this winter - here's how to photograph the birds in flight

It's the best time se see a starling murmuration this winter - here's how to photograph the birds in flight

5 tips for seeing and photographing a starling murmuration this winter

A 'rare' Wryneck bird in South Gare, North East

A 'rare' Wryneck bird in South Gare, North East

'One of the rarest birds in the UK' spotted on the North East coast

Rare 'near threatened' wader bird spotted in nature reserve of the region

'Elusive' bird classed as 'red status' in UK spotted over skies of North East

The Siberian Stonechat as captured in an image by Roger Simpson

The Siberian Stonechat as captured in an image by Roger Simpson

Birdwatchers excited as 'rare visitor' spotted in County Durham

The white-tailed eagle, the UK’s largest bird of prey, has been thrilling birdwatchers and photographers across the North East and North Yorkshire in recent years

The white-tailed eagle, the UK’s largest bird of prey, has been thrilling birdwatchers and photographers across the North East and North Yorkshire in recent years

Return of the white-tailed eagle thrilling photographers across the North East

Birdwatchers at Gosforth Nature Reserve have been treated to a rare sight this month, with two separate sightings of the elusive bittern

Birdwatchers at Gosforth Nature Reserve have been treated to a rare sight this month, with two separate sightings of the elusive bittern

Double sighting of 'shy' and 'secretive' rare bird at North East nature reserve

Birdwatchers in the North East have been treated to a rare spectacle after a cuckoo was spotted in the skies of the region

Birdwatchers in the North East have been treated to a rare spectacle after a cuckoo was spotted in the skies of the region

One of Britain’s 'most under threat birds' spotted over North East skies

The Red-backed Shrike, one of Britain’s rarest birds, was spotted in Marske earlier this week, bringing hopes for future sightings of the elusive bird

The Red-backed Shrike, one of Britain’s rarest birds, was spotted in Marske earlier this week, bringing hopes for future sightings of the elusive bird

Rare ‘butcher bird’ spotted on North East coast amid hopes for future sightings

A sighting of the Grey Wagtail was made by Northern Echo Camera Club member Brian Howes earlier this week

A sighting of the Grey Wagtail was made by Northern Echo Camera Club member Brian Howes earlier this week

Bird that's faced 'great decline in the UK' sighted in County Durham stream

Birdwatchers were treated to an unexpected delight this week as a Wryneck, a rare and elusive woodpecker, was spotted at South Gare

Birdwatchers were treated to an unexpected delight this week as a Wryneck, a rare and elusive woodpecker, was spotted at South Gare

'Rare and elusive' bird spotted in woodland close to the North East coast

Birdwatchers in County Durham were treated to a rare sighting when a Black-tailed Godwit was spotted at the Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve

Birdwatchers in County Durham were treated to a rare sighting when a Black-tailed Godwit was spotted at the Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve

Delight after sighting of 'rare' bird at County Durham nature reserve

A baby spotted Fly Catcher

A baby spotted Fly Catcher

Birdwatchers delighted by discovery of rare fledgling in County Durham

The white-tailed eagle

The white-tailed eagle

Rare sighting of massive bird of prey leaves North York Moors visitors stunned

A ruff at Rainton Meadows

A ruff at Rainton Meadows

Sighting of rare bird in North East holds hope of making it a mainstay in the region

Rare North American Black Tern spotted in Northumberland

Rare North American Black Tern spotted in Northumberland

Rare bird spotted on Northumberland coast for sixth consecutive year

Birdwatchers in County Durham have been treated to an exciting sighting, as the elusive and increasingly rare willow tit made an appearance

Birdwatchers in County Durham have been treated to an exciting sighting, as the elusive and increasingly rare willow tit made an appearance

Rare bird spotted in County Durham - raising hopes for future sightings

Residents living in Thirsk, North Yorkshire, personally escort around 20 ducks to the town centre every evening

Residents living in Thirsk, North Yorkshire, personally escort around 20 ducks to the town centre every evening

Meet the 'duck wardens' helping groups of birds safely waddle across busy roads

A Bittern in North Yorkshire

A Bittern in North Yorkshire

Rare bird spotted over skies of the region that sets hope for future sightings

Birdwatchers were treated to a rare and exhilarating, as a marsh harrier, one of the UK’s rarest and most striking birds of prey, was spotted

Birdwatchers were treated to a rare and exhilarating, as a marsh harrier, one of the UK’s rarest and most striking birds of prey, was spotted

Birdwatchers spot rare bird of prey over the skies of the North East

Several rare birds and birds of prey have been spotted across the North East, including the Bittern, Marsh Harrier, and Goshawk

Several rare birds and birds of prey have been spotted across the North East, including the Bittern, Marsh Harrier, and Goshawk

The rare birds and birds of prey spotted over the skies of the North East

The green sandpiper, a seldom-seen wader in the UK, was photographed at Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve, County Durham, yesterday (July 29)

The green sandpiper, a seldom-seen wader in the UK, was photographed at Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve, County Durham, yesterday (July 29)

'Elusive' bird spotted at County Durham nature reserve in rare sighting

An Osprey in Kielder, Northumberland

An Osprey in Kielder, Northumberland

The 'once extinct' bird of prey now thriving in the North East after sightings

Goshawk: 'Rare' bird of prey spotted in County Durham, as the Wildlife Trust talks about its resurgence in the UK

Goshawk: 'Rare' bird of prey spotted in County Durham, as the Wildlife Trust talks about its resurgence in the UK

‘Rare’ bird once on verge of extinction in the UK spotted in County Durham

The North East's skies have once again welcomed the fastest animal on Earth, with a new sighting of the peregrine falcon in County Durham

The North East's skies have once again welcomed the fastest animal on Earth, with a new sighting of the peregrine falcon in County Durham

'World's fastest animal' that hits speeds of 200mph spotted in County Durham village

All of these birds are considered 'rare woodland birds' by the Woodland Trust, including seven that have been spotted in the North East

All of these birds are considered 'rare woodland birds' by the Woodland Trust, including seven that have been spotted in the North East

7 'rarest' birds spotted in the skies of the North East over the years

A Marsh Harrier

A Marsh Harrier

Rare bird of prey 'once on brink of extinction' spotted over North East skies

Rare Marsh Harrier spotted over Seal Sands in the North East

Rare Marsh Harrier spotted over Seal Sands in the North East

Delight for birdwatchers as rare bird of prey spotted over skies of North East

'Rare' bird seen again in North East skies - giving hope for further sightings

Nature enthusiasts and bird watchers were treated to a rare sighting of a bittern at Rainton Meadows on Tuesday, February 4

Nature enthusiasts and bird watchers were treated to a rare sighting of a bittern at Rainton Meadows on Tuesday, February 4

Nature enthusiasts treated to sighting of 'rare' bird across North East skies

A large bird is causing havoc on a Consett street.

A large bird is causing havoc on a Consett street.

Bird on the loose in Consett 'laughing' at residents trying to capture it

A nightjar spotted in September 2022.

A nightjar spotted in September 2022.

2022 bumper year for nature in North East nature reserve