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Recent content by Madspider
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Durham Birding
Thanks Andy, we live quite close so It will be a regular spot from now on so we will certainly keep an eye out ... First patrol early tomorrow before the trip to Saltholme :t: Spider ... -
Durham Birding
Kingfishers ??? Hi All, Being a new birder I have the privilaged position of getting a "lifer" most times I leave the house. Last weekend I went down to Broken Scar on the Tees a couple of times and both times saw Dippers, the second time six or so Goosanders. Has anyone ever seen Kingfishers... -
RSPB Saltholme
A good day at Saltholme. We got there at 9.30 and left when it closed, highlight of the day for me was seeing a pair of Avocet and Ruff, followed closely by a small riot in the hide near the car park where all at once a couple of Peregrines, a buzzard and two Common Cranes were circling over the... -
RSPB Saltholme
Came home early from the Lakes early on Monday to come over and spend a couple of windy hours at Saltholme. Well worth the effort, as a new birdwatcher I was amazed how beautiful Black Tailed Godwits and Redshanks are and so glad I got to see them for the first time there. Spider... -
RSPB Saltholme
I'm actually going to miss it this weekend, even though we are off to the lakes for a couple of days ... See you the weekend after though ;) -
RSPB Saltholme
I just want to say a big thank you to all those who helped us at the centre and in the hides. We have been for the last couple of weekends and love the place. Spider... -
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Good Starting Point
Thanks Mike, Its strange I've been going there for the past 20 years walking, rock climbing and more recently mountain biking but clueless when it comes to birding !! So a walk round the lake is in order for at least one day... Spider... -
Good Starting Point
Helllo .... I've only been seriously bird watching for a couple of weeks now and it so happens I have a weekend planned in Keswick this weekend. Could anyone give some advice of where a newbie would best be going in and around Borrowdale / Newlands ? Many thanks in advance :-O Spider .... -
Hello From Darlington
Just saying hello ... At 47 years old I decided 2 weeks ago to start bird watching after being suitably inspired by my wonderful daughter who is already a very capable and knowledeable fan. Spider... :t: