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    Autumnwatch 2011 on BBC2 20.30pm-22.00pm 7/10/2011

    anything that gets more wildlife on tv is good in my opinion, and lets face it you would find faults with anyone who became a presenter, at least they are passionte about wildlife and chris has to be admired for his depth of knowledge on such a wide range of subjects. looks ok so far to me tonight!
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    Sparrowhawk nest

    Thanks for your comments guys. Yes its definately a sparrowhawk nest, for the last week we have been watching the female sitting on chicks. Had some great sightings of the male bringing food in for her. She seems unconcerned by the passing walkers on the footpath and we are hoping that no one...
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    Sparrowhawk nest

    Had the amazing luck of finding a nesting pair of sparrowhawks 5 minutes from our house last weekend :t: . The female is sitting on the nest now after watching the male nestbuilding all week. The nest is sited in a tree which overlooks a very well used path on a nature reserve and we are...
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    Help identifying raptor?

    I photographed this bird on my neighbours rooftop a couple of days ago, I thought it was a sparrowhawk but it then flew off towards a nearby small wooded area and repeatedly dove at speed towards the tree canopy. Is this normal behaviour for a sparrow hawk? Thanks
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    Peak district birds of prey

    Whilst walking in my usual patch near Langsett reservoir on Sunday, I noticed a number of posters had been put up on commonly used footpaths indicating the severe nature of raptor persecution in the area. |:(| Sorry about the poor picture quality but hopefully they are readable. Lisa
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    bird trapped in a cage?

    Thanks for your quick responses guys, the link makes interesing reading mattie, I just hope the intended target species were indeed corvids.
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    bird trapped in a cage?

    Can anyone help? I found this very distressed crow trapped in a cage whilst out walking today in the Northern Peak District (see attached images). There were the remains of a dead bird in the cage aswell, the smell was terrible. Does anyone know what this cage is for and how a crow had come...
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    Goshawk windy corner

    Not had any sightings yet myself, spent 2 sundays there in feb but couldnt make it last weekend. however I was told there were many people heading to windy corner with scopes looking for the gos so so I'm sure you will get something. Alport castle is about half hour walk from the main road...
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    Weekly TV Diary 19 – 25 February (U K Channels)

    Thanks Ann, just discovered this thread, find it very useful and will definately use it regularly from now on.
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    Hen Harriers in this Peak District

    This is wonderful news! Thanks for reporting on it matthew! Its really good to hear considering the Peak Malpractice report on the area earlier this year. Lets hope the pair are successful and will return to the area in future years....keep us posted!
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    Bird of Prey Photos

    Peak District Birds of Prey Matthew I have spent many weekends and week nights walking round Dark Peak in search of Gos, sparrowhawk and merlin without much success. My partner (a much more experienced birder) tells me they were much more common a few years ago but since I started watching...
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    Tawny Owl Calling In Daylight

    Short eared owls I have also had some amazing views of short eared's on the Dark Peak the Peak District, my record was 3 in flight, the best views I have had have usually been early evening, they are one of the most amazing sites I have ever seen - gorgeous colours and very impressive to watch...
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    Any News About Lake District Ospreys

    This is my first post so hope i get it right! Just returned from long weekend at Bassenthwaite where we had some great views of the osprey from the Dodd Wood view point. Best views were at about 6.30 saturday evening (nice and quiet at the view point at that time too!). This is the first time...
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