A group of us were out checking the woods and riverbank at Thornaby early on this morning. Told to leave the river area above pipe bridge to the police.
The current coming down river is quite fast and there are a lot of underwater obstructions all the way down to Horseshoe bend.
Good news
I had a scare earlier in the year when i couldn't pee and as well as fitting a pee pipe I had the blood test which came back high so went down the prostate cancer route. Finger test ruled out enlarged prostate and ended up with MRI followed by a biopsy session and all came back clear...
It picked up a Eurasian Golden Oriole going up a path from the woods to Ingleby Barwick this morning, there were all sorts of small birds chirping away and it came up with that.
Been using the Merlin app for about a month. Have a few doubts about a couple it's recognised.
A list of birds recognised by the Merlin bird app during the past month around Thornaby woods.
Barn Swallow
Blackbird
Blackcap
Black Headed Gull
Black Scoter. (Doubtful,heard near Stainsby farm...
Retired at 68 and now 5 years in and don't regret it.
Our Jock keeps me busy , 3 or 4 trips to beaches or country parks and long walks in our local woods ,fresh air , watching and listening to wildlife.
Gardening is another hobby that fills in spare time along with creating AI images and videos...
Couple of trains moving through the area in April.
1st April Bahamas on way to Grosmont
https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:U49356/2025-04-01/detailed
15th April Sir Nigel Gresley on way to Crewe from Grosmont.
https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:U46904/2025-04-15/detailed