Goyt valley (1 Viewer)

[Goyter]

Spent the last two evenings watching a hunting long-eared owl in the Goyt valley
Great flight views in good light - most enjoyable

 

[Goyter]

Nice 2 hours in goyt valley yesterday evening. Long eared and Barn owls, woodcock and Nightjar

 

[GreenRooky]

I live in the south of the county but have never been to the Goyt valley, sounds like I'm missing out

 

[GreenRooky]

Thinking of going this weekend, looking at the map it looks a large area, any areas you suggest focusing?

 

[Goyter]

Sorry, only just read your message. Did you go. If not and you’re still thinking of going it rather depends on what birds you’re after as to where you go

 

[GreenRooky]

Sorry, only just read your message. Did you go. If not and you’re still thinking of going it rather depends on what birds you’re after as to where you go

No didn't go as the heat beat me. Number one bird to see would be a LEO as never seen one, so any tips on which moors offer the chance of seeing one in flight would be amazing, however distant.
Would also be keen to just know if there are any good areas to focus on for a general day out birding.
Finally, do you get golden plover in this area? I generally go to beeley moor or the barbrook area if going to the peaks and never come across golden plover

 

[Goyter]

An hour near Derbyshire Bridge the other evening gave Merlin,short eared owl and a most unexpected osprey flew over

 

[Goyter]

Greenrooky, I have a specific site for l e owl which I won’t publish on here but would have to be after 8 pm to have best chance
yes there is a spot for golden plover

 

[GreenRooky]

Had a good walk around this morning, really nice area, well definitely be returning, it's a big area to explore