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Forum: Yorkshire Saturday 26th January 2013, 12:47
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Posted By HydeParkDave
45+ waxwings in Guisely opp. Nunroyd Park by A65.

45+ waxwings in Guisely opp. Nunroyd Park by A65.
Forum: Yorkshire Tuesday 22nd January 2013, 21:26
Replies: 23
Views: 1,085
Posted By HydeParkDave
You may have found out already that Red Kite were...

You may have found out already that Red Kite were reintroduced on the Harewood estate. I walked from Eccup to Bramhope late this afternoon and saw several around Bank House Farm at Eccup, then eight...
Forum: TV & Radio Alert For Birding, Nature and Other Wildlife Monday 10th December 2012, 20:25
Replies: 0
Views: 354
Posted By HydeParkDave
Cornell Lab of Ornithology Birds Of Paradise

Hello

Sorry if this is not best place to post, but couldn't find a 'Interesting Web Information' type thread.

This Wired.com article is a nice summary of the Birds of paradise project, and includes...
Forum: Yorkshire Friday 23rd November 2012, 18:44
Replies: 19,236
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Posted By HydeParkDave
Quick walk around Kirkstall nature reserve late...

Quick walk around Kirkstall nature reserve late afternoon. 50+ Redwing, plenty of Goldfinch and 7 Bullfinch by the river.
Forum: Spotting Scopes & tripod/heads Saturday 20th October 2012, 08:49
Replies: 292
Views: 10,708
Posted By HydeParkDave
1. Yes 2. No Looks like a long queue ... db

1. Yes
2. No

Looks like a long queue ...

db
Forum: Yorkshire Thursday 9th August 2012, 16:38
Replies: 19,236
Views: 2,291,897
Posted By HydeParkDave
Nice weather so went for a walk from Bramhope to...

Nice weather so went for a walk from Bramhope to Otley via East Carlton. Just a few minutes into the walk had close view of Spotted Flycatcher then Meadow Pipit. Don't know if Flycatcher numbers are...
Forum: Computers, Birding Software And The Internet Thursday 3rd May 2012, 22:15
Replies: 9
Views: 687
Posted By HydeParkDave
Get a new wide screen (if you want a...

Get a new wide screen (if you want a recommendation let me know) and and if your desktop videocard allows it also use your 18". All the systems in my office and home are now dual screen and it makes...
Forum: Computers, Birding Software And The Internet Thursday 3rd May 2012, 21:49
Replies: 1
Views: 459
Posted By HydeParkDave
Take a look at Bento database by Filemaker. They...

Take a look at Bento database by Filemaker. They sell the Mac software and iPhone app separately but they work together. Lots of templates, and very easy to use interface to build your own data entry...
Forum: Bird Behaviour Monday 30th April 2012, 19:45
Replies: 5
Views: 348
Posted By HydeParkDave
I too, a couple of winters ago, managed to get...

I too, a couple of winters ago, managed to get within a foot or so of a Goldcrest on a low hanging branch. It is odd how birds generally fly at even a hint of taking an interest in them but just...
Forum: Yorkshire Monday 23rd April 2012, 09:13
Replies: 19,236
Views: 2,291,897
Posted By HydeParkDave
@Alcina - you forgot the large car park and gift...

@Alcina - you forgot the large car park and gift shop.
Forum: Yorkshire Monday 16th April 2012, 21:43
Replies: 19,236
Views: 2,291,897
Posted By HydeParkDave
I was at Fairburn on Saturday with 2 friends who...

I was at Fairburn on Saturday with 2 friends who have known the site for over 40 years, and the consensus was the reserve has vastly improved under RSPB management. Given that, I feel the majority of...
Forum: Yorkshire Sunday 15th April 2012, 16:32
Replies: 19,236
Views: 2,291,897
Posted By HydeParkDave
Just the conversation we were having yesterday!...

Just the conversation we were having yesterday! And we were discussing how Fairburn was in the early days of RSPB taking it on. Work is bit quiet at moment so might try to get to Swillington...
Forum: Yorkshire Saturday 14th April 2012, 22:33
Replies: 19,236
Views: 2,291,897
Posted By HydeParkDave
sulabassana - RSPB Fairburn Ings Visitor Centre...

sulabassana - RSPB Fairburn Ings Visitor Centre also has a good range, but it's down wind of Leeds and that might kick off your allergy. Was there today - through the sleet and hail. Didn't see the...
Forum: Yorkshire Thursday 5th April 2012, 22:21
Replies: 19,236
Views: 2,291,897
Posted By HydeParkDave
Excellent day back north of Wharfedale. Weeton to...

Excellent day back north of Wharfedale. Weeton to Stainburn forest to Pool. Skylarks calling all the way up to the forest, plus Meadow Pipits. Steady number of Buzzard - 15+, and 5 Red Kites and a...
Forum: Sigma & Other Third Party Lenses Wednesday 4th April 2012, 21:33
Replies: 4
Views: 1,702
Posted By HydeParkDave
CerambyX - thanks very much. Now convinced this...

CerambyX - thanks very much. Now convinced this is my next lens. Sadly cannot see myself getting quality shots of Goshawks!
Forum: Sigma & Other Third Party Lenses Saturday 31st March 2012, 11:44
Replies: 4
Views: 1,702
Posted By HydeParkDave
Hello - sorry to bump this thread after a few...

Hello - sorry to bump this thread after a few months, but can I ask how you're finding the Tamron? Its on my list for a new lens, and the price is very appealing now. I've just bought a Canon 550D...
Forum: Yorkshire Thursday 29th March 2012, 20:30
Replies: 19,236
Views: 2,291,897
Posted By HydeParkDave
Walked from Weeton to Almscliff Crag, then to...

Walked from Weeton to Almscliff Crag, then to Otley via Riffa wood. Usual numbers of Red Kite, but more Buzzards, with some close views. Plenty of Curlew calling, and larks, but no Lapwing or...
Forum: Yorkshire Friday 23rd March 2012, 00:11
Replies: 19,236
Views: 2,291,897
Posted By HydeParkDave
Nice afternoon walking through Caley Deer Park...

Nice afternoon walking through Caley Deer Park and Chevin Forest Park. 2 Goldcrest at edge of wood, then F quickly followed by M Sp'hawk, at same time as ubiquitous Red Kite. Plenty of Great, Blue,...
Forum: Yorkshire Thursday 8th March 2012, 15:54
Replies: 19,236
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Posted By HydeParkDave
1 Male and 1 Female Mandarin still at Adel NR,...

1 Male and 1 Female Mandarin still at Adel NR, from both hides, plus 2 Male barely visible tucked behind willows at far end of dam. Woods and the feeders very busy. On Golden Acre Park pond had just...
Forum: Yorkshire Tuesday 21st February 2012, 14:58
Replies: 19,236
Views: 2,291,897
Posted By HydeParkDave
20+ Waxwing mid morning in grounds St Johns, off...

20+ Waxwing mid morning in grounds St Johns, off new Briggate Leeds (churchyard locked). Passable views for ten minutes, before they flew west. Also checked Joseph Well car park, Woodhouse Sq, Park...
Forum: Yorkshire Sunday 19th February 2012, 17:05
Replies: 13
Views: 1,117
Posted By HydeParkDave
Harrogate is also close to Gouthwaite reservoir,...

Harrogate is also close to Gouthwaite reservoir, north of Pately Bridge. I don't think there are any hides, but there are viewing points along the B-road that skirts the western bank of the...
Forum: Yorkshire Friday 17th February 2012, 21:27
Replies: 19,236
Views: 2,291,897
Posted By HydeParkDave
GF talked me into a walk around Eccup reservoir,...

GF talked me into a walk around Eccup reservoir, pleased she did. Pretty much same situation as reported by Kieth Dickinson & lioner. Arrived at Golden Acre around 11.30am. Walking in we saw around...
Forum: Information Wanted Friday 17th February 2012, 20:56
Replies: 20
Views: 954
Posted By HydeParkDave
Skoma - was there in June couple of years ago....

Skoma - was there in June couple of years ago. Awash with Puffins. Also saw good range of seabirds. Birds of the day (by a whisker) were close views of Short Eared Owls in late afternoon, seen in the...
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