christineredgate
Winner of the Copeland Wildlife Photographer of th
Thanks Ian,yes I know the area where you mean.Hopefully tommorrow will be better weather.
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oncebittern
Steve Sheehan
solwaybirder
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Mandarins Thacka Pond
Hi! Steve,
Thanks for your directions went this morning and was lucky in fact very lucky we found two drake Mandarins on the pond, one Mandarin proved very elusive but the other was more obliging, the elusive Mandarin came out of the reeds and swam behind the other drake Mandarin before disappearing again gave up the search for the elusive bird after 30 mins.
Ian Carswell
Hi! Steve,
Thanks for your directions went this morning and was lucky in fact very lucky we found two drake Mandarins on the pond, one Mandarin proved very elusive but the other was more obliging, the elusive Mandarin came out of the reeds and swam behind the other drake Mandarin before disappearing again gave up the search for the elusive bird after 30 mins.
Ian Carswell
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Stephen Dunstan
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Sorry Christine I have only just seen this. I thought I was trying to keep the peace at the time!!
Stephen
oncebittern
Steve Sheehan
You're welcome Ian - glad you found the birds. BTW, it was me that you and Dave were talking to as you were leaving. Shortly after you left I met up with another chap, Roy, and we both searched for another hour or so, but found nothing other than the Mallards :-C
solwaybirder
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Hi! Steve,
Only one was seen by Dave Johnston on the afternoon. I think we have met before both of us chasing dragonflies at Bowness GP ?
Ian
Only one was seen by Dave Johnston on the afternoon. I think we have met before both of us chasing dragonflies at Bowness GP ?
Ian
Hi, I am fairly new to birdwatching and towards the end of the summer we had a little wander down the South Copeland area. I had no idea there was a hide. Please can you give me directions to it or a map reference? I'm sure it would encourage us to have another little outing given a fine day.
I am learning quite a bit just reading these local threads.
Thanks.
oncebittern
Steve Sheehan
Starlings
Starling roost at Clifton Dykes, NY541278, has better numbers of birds than last year. Hard to put an accurate figure on it, but 200,000 would be in the right area I think. Great aerobatic displays this evening from about 3.45 to 4.15. Well worth a look. Also in attendance were one Peregrine, and at least three Sparrowhawks. No photos, but I'll try and get some next time we have a clear, bright evening.
Steve.
Starling roost at Clifton Dykes, NY541278, has better numbers of birds than last year. Hard to put an accurate figure on it, but 200,000 would be in the right area I think. Great aerobatic displays this evening from about 3.45 to 4.15. Well worth a look. Also in attendance were one Peregrine, and at least three Sparrowhawks. No photos, but I'll try and get some next time we have a clear, bright evening.
Steve.
getzbirder
Member
Snow buntings
Anthorn/River wampool.An unusually large flock of snow buntings, 30+,this afternoon on edge of marsh adjacent to the old airfield. Feeding on seeds on grass tufts on taking root at the edge of the sand/mud.
Anthorn/River wampool.An unusually large flock of snow buntings, 30+,this afternoon on edge of marsh adjacent to the old airfield. Feeding on seeds on grass tufts on taking root at the edge of the sand/mud.
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christineredgate
Winner of the Copeland Wildlife Photographer of th
Hi there is a hide at Haverigg,opposite the lighthouse,along the sea defences,part of the Hodbarrow RSPB reserve.But you may see more species by walking along the sea wall and gorse patches adjacent to the reserve.
Hope this helps,
Christine
mtb birder
Member
Hi-newbie-for anyone interested,I parked at top of Brentfield Way in Penrith today(just past the cut) & 50 yds away flock of circa 50-60 Waxwings-when I went back to my car at 2-30pm,circa 125-150 Waxwings-very vocal!
getzbirder
Member
Brambling at Talkin Tarn
Huge flock of Brambling and Chaffinch at Talkin Tarn yesterday,22nd. Too many to count, but estimate would be several hundred of each. Were feeding mainly on the beech mast in area to east of coffee shop. Fantastic colours in Brambling, male and female.
Huge flock of Brambling and Chaffinch at Talkin Tarn yesterday,22nd. Too many to count, but estimate would be several hundred of each. Were feeding mainly on the beech mast in area to east of coffee shop. Fantastic colours in Brambling, male and female.
oncebittern
Steve Sheehan
christineredgate
Winner of the Copeland Wildlife Photographer of th
Just a quick mention to my fellow Cumbrian birders,none of whom I have ever met,(perhaps one or two),tommorrow ,at 2-30pm I go to the Beacon in Whitehaven to receive my award,and in Mondays paper(the Star!!!) there will be an article,have done this re the phone!!!.so,hopefully South Cumbria will be on the map,and a plug in general for our beautiful county.wish me luck,as I am really apprehensive.!!!
eagle33
Craig Shaw
fantastic..well done Christine
christineredgate
Winner of the Copeland Wildlife Photographer of th
Thanks Craig.The photo printed onto a large blockboard,looks absolutely stunning.Everyone was very friendly,and we just escaped the snow,it is now snowing heavily!!!!
eagle33
Craig Shaw
just seen your wounderful picture on Facebook christine and the pic of yourself...great Swan pic very atmospheric deserved winner..
2 years on the trott isnt it christine?
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oncebittern
Steve Sheehan
Congrats Christine - great photo :clap:
Took me ages to find it on line though, so if anyone else wants to see it, go here:
http://www.culture24.org.uk/science+&+nature/animals/art312834
Took me ages to find it on line though, so if anyone else wants to see it, go here:
http://www.culture24.org.uk/science+&+nature/animals/art312834
christineredgate
Winner of the Copeland Wildlife Photographer of th
Thanks Steve and Craig.There is another posting in another paper,and next week again in the whitehaven news.I will see if i can find the link from the North Star paper-I think.
I am really fed up at the moment,this gorgeous sunshine,no rain,no wind,but,due to icy pavements etc,I am CTB,most unfair.
I am really fed up at the moment,this gorgeous sunshine,no rain,no wind,but,due to icy pavements etc,I am CTB,most unfair.
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