Cheers Rob,
TBH that's what I assumed it to be anyway. I've seen them around Cookridge & Holt Park when I've been out & about at lunchtime previuosly.
Richard
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Cheers Rob,
TBH that's what I assumed it to be anyway. I've seen them around Cookridge & Holt Park when I've been out & about at lunchtime previuosly.
Richard
Cheers all. I was viewing the ditch - your blue line Daz. I did see a birder heading towards your other drains just as i was leaving, and it seems it had re-orinetated to these even though it had appeared to fly to the pools.
BirdFlower
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I can confirm that it was at Q's red arrow again between 11am & 3pm yesterday.
John Bullfinch
John Bullfinch
Spent a lovely evening last night at the badger watch which the Forestry Commission runs from Dalby Forest. (Ring 01751 460295 for more info & to book) 3 badgers showed, 1 as soon as we got to the hide. Once it went back in its sett the ranger put out some peanuts and it was not long before 1 scuttled to the top in front of the hide. Another came up later - taking it in turns - I assume a pecking order situation. Great experience and a first for me after a few failed attempts in scotland the other year. A brucey bonus was 2 woodcock flying over our heads as we headed back to the car. Great night and I would recommend it to anyone.
DOC REED
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Oscillate_Wildly
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Went to Figham tonight. Plenty of swallows feeding some coming quite close when flying off the river. Walked along the Beck, got some great views of them perched on ladders in the boat yard. Also seem to be nesting in the grit store as saw a few flying in and out.
AndyK
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Where is that John? Sounds like a great experience!
After watching the springwatch High Seas programme last night i'd really like to observe some sea birds, especially the puffins & gannets, does anyone have any suggestions of somewhere nearby? I live in Leeds
James Thomas
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AndyK
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thanks jim, is Bempton the best place to see puffins or flamborough?
captaincarot
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flambrough north landing go through the back of the car park and follow the path along the cliff top.
DOC REED
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I know its a bit further but I went to the Farnes today and it was stunning . Its in my top 5 birding experiences of all time!
James Thomas
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Nice day for it, I would imagine few crowds as well. Did you get shat on?
Dint See It
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How do? I usually make an annual trip to the farnes, its cracking! I always get shat on + an arctic tern once brought blood pecking my baldy head even through my cap. Whilst up there it could be a good idea to make a boat trip to Coquet Island, though landings not allowed, to get good close views of Roseate Terns. Sailings to Coquet are tide dependant so check tide times first
John Bullfinch
John Bullfinch
Hi Andy
We were asked to meet the ranger near pickering - around an hours drive from Leeds. the ranger then takes you to the hide - we arrived at the hide around 7.30pm and left around 10pm. It costs £12 each. The visits only take place on Mondays & Wednesdays to start of august, possible you could probably book the whole hide for yourself on another night - at a price!!! I took are lass, me mam & brother and they are all still buzzing about the experience. Just type in dalby forest badger watch on the web for more info.
As far as puffins & gannets - I agree with the others on here - I was at Bempton last week and did not need my bins for the puffins, a few corkers right next to one of the viewing platforms. Loads of gannets, razorbills, guilemots, kittiwakes, fulmars. I even had a couple of corn buntings sat on the fence posts - been a long time since Ive seen any at bempton.
I hope you get to enjoy both experiences.
cheers
John
DOC REED
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No Jim I didn't but was certainly getting dive bombed by the Arctic Terns !You are right ,it was a bonza of a day,and the crowds werent overwhelming. The trip to go on is Billy Shiels 51/2 hour trip which gives you 2 hours on Staple and 2 hours on Inner Farne.£28 steep but worth it.There is a landing fee of £6 at both islands if you are a non national trust member.I was just hoping for a late migrant ,but had 1 swallow over the sea and 5 ??late Brent Geese over.
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Echo what has been said about the Farnes. I'm having a week's holiday in Seahouses from next Saturday & then on the 13th June I'm booked on this day course which I'm really looking forward to.
knocker7800
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Headed up to Scotland (Boat of Garten) for a week (set-off yesterday), hopefully i can clear up a few specialities and get a decent view of a RinG Ouzel. If anyone has any good info on highland eagles or anyting else that would be great. James has been kind enough to give me some great info but anymore would be great. Also i'll be keeping my eyes peeled for Merlin/Harriers/SEO as i've never seen them outside of winter.
A very excited Mark.
A very excited Mark.
Mark, if you haven't already done so then pm Marcus.... he should be able to give you some up to date gen.
Lucky man I've yet to get to Scotland on a birding holiday
peter hill
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Great day at old moor and area saw a lifer broad billed sandpiper and plentey of other stuff :t:
First ever record for Old Moor too .. Good stuff .. Credit goes out to Dave Waddington for finding it at 10am this morning. It was still there this evening so there may be half a chance tomorrow for another view.
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