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Duckwoman
fledging new birdwatchers every year
Hi Lynn
I run birdwatching classes for beginners and I live very close to you. You can email me on [email protected] for my latest list of classes and to receive 50% off your first 2 hour class. My website is www.startbirding.co.uk
Looking forward to hearing from you and welcome to Bird Forum (and Headingley)
Linda
Duckwoman
fledging new birdwatchers every year
I doubt it could have been fresher. I was glad of the shelter of the hides at Tophill Low although the screen at the 'O' reservoir proved a challenge. I'm guessing it is going to be too windy at St Aidan's for my class on Saturday. Might need to go with an alternative venue.
The garden has been a good place to be recently with red kite flying over, a huge female juv sparrowhawk taking continental blackbirds, lots of bullfinches and redwing and 1 fieldfare. So easy to procrastinate and not do my tax return!
HydeParkDave
Well-known member
RSPB web site has a bird ID tool which sometimes works quite well. Looking forward to any photos you post here, it's interesting how many different birds you can see fairly close to the city center.
Anyone got info on the water levels at the LDV? Just wondering whether they would be high enough to give us an opportunity for a BF meet there sometime soon.
BirdFlower
Always more to learn
Well, you can get in both hides OK. Everything was v distant, but you could just about ID Whoopers from Mute Swans in bins - much clearer thro the scope. Garganey hide was better for birds than Geoff Smith. The water levels weren't that high or v.close to the hides.
There was a positive message about Wheldrake on Yorks Birders Facebook the other day. Apparently, the long walk to the hide is as muddy as ever.
My day at N.Duff summarised here: http://eybirdwatching.blogspot.co.uk/2015/01/nice-start-to-new-year.html
Hi Keith,
this was the scene yesterday similar to Michael's comments.
More here. http://zingsldv.blogspot.co.uk/
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gazpic
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All - I'm sure many of you have seen, read or heard about the YWT's plans to build a new visitor centre at Spurn. It is considered by many that the location for this centre is wholly inappropriate for many reasons. A growing number of people are opposed to these plans & there is now an online petition to register your opposition...or indeed to read & help make your mind up. Pls pls take a minute to read through & sign. Your voice in opposition could make a difference.
More details can be found in the Facebook page
No to Spurns YWT visitor centre page. #keepspurnwild
Petition is here;
http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/no-to-yorkshire-wildlife-trusts-spurn-visitor
More details can be found in the Facebook page
No to Spurns YWT visitor centre page. #keepspurnwild
Petition is here;
http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/no-to-yorkshire-wildlife-trusts-spurn-visitor
northernloon
swimming in a virtual sea
Cracking pics Doc. Glad to hear you are on the mend.
For anyone in the area there's a large flock of golden plover & lapwing in the fields just North of Adel Dam NR in North Leeds.
tba20042003
Well-known member
Excellent double - had both in my garden but never together like that.
pete seaman
Well-known member
Certainly a nice double TBA.
DOC REED
Well-known member
There is always one!
to the guy at Buckton today,,,beard ,600mm lens on a monopod, and a black and white dog.I don't know if u visit this site but if u do, please take note of the following:
1) Its impossible to photograph a LEO at 10 feet with your lens
2)when someone,,ie me,,puts u onto this bird ,and tells u that u should walk past the bird and then assess the situation u should listen
3)especially when u have a dog
4)u shouldn't then persue the flushed owl across the site which is a triple sssi
5)at least u did respond when shouted at to get out of the dell
6)you prevented several other birdwatchers seeing the bird which was sat comfortably and settled until u ignored all advice
7)I hope u never come to Buckton again
8)if u do return,please don't beat gorse bushes trying to flush owls.
9)Learn some field craft,start by leaving your dog at home.
10)can't wait to see your pic of a LEOs left eye,what a lens u have!
apologies to all for my rant, sounds unbelievable,but its all true.
So sad........
to the guy at Buckton today,,,beard ,600mm lens on a monopod, and a black and white dog.I don't know if u visit this site but if u do, please take note of the following:
1) Its impossible to photograph a LEO at 10 feet with your lens
2)when someone,,ie me,,puts u onto this bird ,and tells u that u should walk past the bird and then assess the situation u should listen
3)especially when u have a dog
4)u shouldn't then persue the flushed owl across the site which is a triple sssi
5)at least u did respond when shouted at to get out of the dell
6)you prevented several other birdwatchers seeing the bird which was sat comfortably and settled until u ignored all advice
7)I hope u never come to Buckton again
8)if u do return,please don't beat gorse bushes trying to flush owls.
9)Learn some field craft,start by leaving your dog at home.
10)can't wait to see your pic of a LEOs left eye,what a lens u have!
apologies to all for my rant, sounds unbelievable,but its all true.
So sad........
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What a complete ****!
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Dint See It
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Could anyone tell me where the great grey shrike is at upper midhope please?
Thanks Paul
Thanks Paul
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