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    corncrakes on Skye

    I am off to Skye in early August for a week, staying near Staffin. Will I be too late to see/hear corncrakes? If I am in with even the slimmest of chances, can anyone recommend some good localities to take a look/listen? Any other good birding localities would come in handy too, especially...
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    Silver Washed Fritillaries in Lancs/Cumbria

    Hello folks, Does anyone know a good spot for Silver Washed Fritillaries around Whitbarrow Scar? I had a look today, above the hamlet of Mill Side, with no luck. I know they can be found in the area, but I'm not sure about the best spots. The weather was rather overcast, but to be honest, the...
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    Mezereon and Spindle

    Hello folks, Does anyone have a good site where I can see Mezereon and Spindle in the wild? I live in South East Lancs, so was thinking of areas in Silverdale, the Peak District, the Yorkshire Dales and possibly the Forest of Bowland (if sites exist there). Any information pointing me in the...
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    Nightingales in North Lincs

    Hi Folks, Does anyone know of any reasonable sites for Nightingales in north Lincs? I am aware of Whisby (and will go there if I have to), but it is a bit of a trek for me here in Lancashire. Are there any other good sites further North? I am especially keen on sites fit to go at dusk/dawn...
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    Birds around Swaledale, North Yorks'

    Hi Folks, I'm off up to Swaledale (Yorkshire Dales, Reeth to be precise) at the end of this month and was wondering if anyone knows any good wildlife sites to visit. I'm mostly concerned with birds, but any good wildflower localities would be much appreciated too. Finally, is there anywhere...
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    Sea Lampreys in Yorkshire

    Hi Folks, Does anyone know any good sites in in the Yorkshire Dales (or anywhere else in the county) to observe Sea Lampreys? I have read that they occur in the River Ure in Wensleydale, but I don't know where to look. As a Lancashire 'mon', any good sites on Lancashire rivers would be good...
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    Big bat, U.K

    Hi Folks Earlier this week I was at a nature reserve in the Mendip Hills (Somerset) called Ubley Warren. On an information board it said both Lesser and Greater Horseshoe bats occur there. At dusk I was watching two large bats (they looked large (Noctule size or slightly smaller). I thought...
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    Mountain Avens in the Pennines

    Hi Folks Can anyone tell me a site in the Pennines where I can see Mountain Avens (Dryas Octopetala)? Apparently there is a locality somewhere near Arncliffe, not far from Wharfedale, in the Yorkshire Dales. That place would be best as I don't have to drive so far! I have also heard that it...
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    Black Grouse in the Peak District

    Hi Folks Does anyone know how the Black Grouse release programme is going on in the Peak District's Derwent Valley? A while back, someone one here, basically said it was a disaster and was always doomed to failure. Yet someone I spoke to the other day said it was doing 'alright'. T'would be...
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    Bardsey

    Hello I'm off on a trip to Bardsey Island next Saturday (weather permitting). Can anyone give me any ideas on what I might bump into on the crossing from the mainland? Also, is there any chance of cetaceans at this time of year? Regards, Chris
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    Mountain Avens in the Pennines

    Hello Thinking ahead for next year really, but does anyone have accurate site directions for Mountain Avens in the Wharfedale area of the Yorkshire Dales? Someone once told me it grew above Cowside Beck, but couldn't be any more specific. I once looked for the plant in Upper Teesdale, but...
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    Ptarmigan and eagles

    Hello I am off To Dollar (just north of the Firth of Forth) in Scotland for a few days next week. Does anyone have any sites for Ptarmigan (especially) and or Golden Eagles within a 50 miles radius say? I don't know the area well at all, but am slightly familiar with the Ochil Hills. Also...
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    Black Grouse in the Peak.

    Hello Does anyone know how the Black Grouse release programme is going in the Derwent Valley in the Peak District? I remember it starting up with much fanfare a few years ago, but I've heard very little since? Are the birds surviving? Any breeding taking place? Any chance of seeing them...
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    Swift book

    Hello Could anyone suggest a book on Swifts? Not swifts of the world, but just on our bog standard British Swift - kind of a definitive guide to our Common Swift. I'm really quite fixated by them. Thanks, Chris
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    Dukes at Gait Barrows

    Hello I am planning a trip to Gait Barrows (Silverdale) tomorrow (2nd) to look for Duke of Burgundys, but I noticed someone on here said they have had a terrible year due to all the rain of late. Has anyone been up there to see them this year and been successful? A good spot recommendation...
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    Hatfield and Thorne Moors

    Hello I have just heard of Hatfield and Thorne Moors as a good place to see and hear Nightingales and Nightjars. Consequently I am planning a visit at dusk or dawn. I have no knowledge of the area (but will buy relevant O.S maps) and was wondering if anyone has some good accurate sites on...
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    Thorne and Hatfield Moors

    Hello (writing from England) Just joined the forum and already asking for help! I am planning to visit either Thorne or Hatfield Moors or both, with a view to seeing Nightingales and Nightjars. Does anyone on here have info on the best localities and grid refs if poss' to find these two...
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