Mandarin ducks in Cumbria (2 Viewers)

Scrufftyguy

Missing them east coast rares...

• Nov 12, 2011

• #1

Hi,

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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trw

Well-known member

• Dec 19, 2011

• #2

Scrufftyguy said:

Hi,

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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Saw a female Mandarin Duck on Whinfell Tarn near Grayrigg yesterday.
Also a Red head Smew.
Worth a look.

 

christineredgate

Winner of the Copeland Wildlife Photographer of th

• Dec 19, 2011

• #3

If you go to Facebook,and go to the Cumbrian birding group,you may find more info.

 

Scrufftyguy

Missing them east coast rares...

• Dec 20, 2011

• #4

Thanks for the suggestions, much appreciated!

 

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trw

Well-known member

• Dec 20, 2011

• #5

Scrufftyguy said:

Thanks for the suggestions, much appreciated!

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You may also like to look at the new website Birds In South Cumbria.

 

Gill Osborne

Well-known member

• Dec 20, 2011

• #6

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 |:$|

 

Scrufftyguy

Missing them east coast rares...

• Dec 20, 2011

• #7

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!