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Old Saturday 12th November 2011, 18:48   #1
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Mandarin ducks in Cumbria

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Just wondering if anyone has seen any mandarins this year on Windermere? I've had a look at a few old bird reports and it seems Fell Foot is a good site. Has anybody got any other suggestions on where is a good viewing point for them? Thanks! :)


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Just wondering if anyone has seen any mandarins this year on Windermere? I've had a look at a few old bird reports and it seems Fell Foot is a good site. Has anybody got any other suggestions on where is a good viewing point for them? Thanks! :)
Saw a female Mandarin Duck on Whinfell Tarn near Grayrigg yesterday.
Also a Red head Smew.
Worth a look.
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Thanks for the suggestions, much appreciated! :)
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Thanks for the suggestions, much appreciated! :)
You may also like to look at the new website Birds In South Cumbria.
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Probably not much use as it was a few years back but I saw mandarin ducks regularly on High Borrans Reservoir, approx 5 miles south of Windermere, in June 2002. Not sure if they're still there
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Thank again, all suggestions are gratefully received! I'm hoping to get out and have a search over the next few weeks and I'll report back if I find any!
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