Geoff Pain
Rural Member
Set off for the upper reaches of the Yorkshire Dales this morning with my mate AJ for our usual yearly tour.First port of call was a site where we have seen Ring Ouzel before.We were not to be disapointed,seeing both male and female flying to and fro behind a rocky projection where I presume they had a nest.Next target bird of the day was Black Grouse and we headed off to a site that has reaped dividends before.Once again this site came up trumps with no fewer than 18 Males,yes 18,never seen so many at once before and surely a good sign for the future.Picked up Red Grouse as well and an unexpected Short-eared Owl hunting close to the road side whilst driving over the moors.A stop in a layby for lunch and a midday siesta(I must be getting older I can't keep up with the pace)produced a nice Yellow Wagtail.
Finished the day with a walk round the woods at Bolton Abbey where we saw Dipper,Pied Flycatcher,Nuthatch,Treecreeper,Grey Wagtail and the best of all Wood Warbler,my 300th British Bird. :t: Only taken me about 10years to get it.
Finished the day with a walk round the woods at Bolton Abbey where we saw Dipper,Pied Flycatcher,Nuthatch,Treecreeper,Grey Wagtail and the best of all Wood Warbler,my 300th British Bird. :t: Only taken me about 10years to get it.