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  1. June Atkinson

    Durham Birding

    Roost Watch Saturday 8 November 2014 Damian, I spoke to Paul (Dannyboy) on Monday. He lives in Durham and says he is happy to lift you and one other BF member from Durham. Could you please contact him direct now to ensure you have the arrangements. You should be back in Durham about...
  2. June Atkinson

    Durham Birding

    Roost Watch Transport for BF members If Paul is willing to pick you up, I'd be happy to lift you back - I'll see Paul tomorrow...................stay in touch please. June 01661 823208
  3. June Atkinson

    Durham Birding

    Friends of Red Kites Roost Watch From Durham it's possible to take the bus to Consett, where you can pick up a Red Kite Bus - they run every ten minutes. This would take you direct to Winlaton Mill, the starting point for the Roost Watch walk. Stay in touch - there is just a possibility that...
  4. June Atkinson

    Durham Birding

    2014 Anniversary Red Kite Roost Watch It would be good to welcome you to our Roost Watch on Saturday 8 November. Attached files give the details. Do come! Could you possibly print off the poster at A5 or A4 to display at DBC? Many thanks June Atkinson Press & Publicity
  5. June Atkinson

    Durham Birding

    Video I have a video facility on my Olympus. It's good, but when I loaded footage of my parakeet on YouTube, it took hours!! Have a look at our On Red Kite Wings film (with music composed specially by a University student) Enjoy! http://www.enlightenedmedia.net/#!community-videos/c21q8
  6. June Atkinson

    Durham Birding

    Any video footage? Do you ever take video footage Derek? If so, it could be a really useful tool for us to use on our website and on the OurGateshead.org.uk site.
  7. June Atkinson

    Durham Birding

    Kites' teaparty You have wisely not given the location - we know that some residents do feed the kites. Not long ago, Gateshead Council distributed a leaflet giving advice about feeding anything to wildlife because of problems with rats. We just try to advise on what kind of food should be...
  8. June Atkinson

    Durham Birding

    Concern for nesting birds I would contact your nearest RSPB Office. Send an e-mail to [email protected] Or Newcastle Office Sirius House Quayside Telephone: 0300 7772 676 Or Birds and wildlife advice: 01767 693690 (office hours)
  9. June Atkinson

    Durham Birding

    Goldcrest That is beautiful! Such a dainty little bird and quite rare.:t:
  10. June Atkinson

    Durham Birding

    Low Barns Sounds as though you had a cracking day! You were certainly not "2slo" in getting that stunning shot of the heron, with the wild flower meadow as a backdrop! :t:
  11. June Atkinson

    Durham Birding

    Skylark A beautiful image.:t:
  12. June Atkinson

    Durham Birding

    Anniversary Red Kite Bus Tour Following our exciting and highly successful Event, On Red Kite Wings, at Sage Gateshead, on Saturday, we are now taking bookings for our next Anniversary Event - a 3 -hour Bus Tour in Red Kite country. Attached is the poster - do feel free to save and print for...
  13. June Atkinson

    Durham Birding

    Sage Gateshead Saturday 5 July Friends of Red Kites welcome RSPB as part of their Celebratory Event this Saturday 11am - 6pm. RSPB will be there and they will be raising the profile of the Hen Harrier - why not come along and talk to them; a sighting of the male is in itself something to...
  14. June Atkinson

    Durham Birding

    Slow worm What a good capture!
  15. June Atkinson

    Durham Birding

    Kite Watch Sunday 8 June 2014 It's Kite Watch time again - and you are all invited! Bring the whole family and a picnic; we are celebrating our double Anniversary! Here are the details and the map shows how to get to Kite Hill.
  16. June Atkinson

    Durham Birding

    Red Kite in flight Beautiful shot, Mick. Added to your folder for either Summer Newsletter or Celebration Brochure. Have you any ID for it? Up at Muggleswick this afternoon. Beautiful sunny day - oystercatchers, lapwings, red grouse and a huge curlew on the fence as I came away. I was...
  17. June Atkinson

    Durham Birding

    World Heritage Centre, Durham, host our Exhibition City of Durham hosts our celebrated Photographic Exhibition Flight of the Red Kite 10a.m until 5p.m. each day in the Visitor Centre. Entry is FREE https://www.durhamworldheritagesite....visitor-centre
  18. June Atkinson

    Durham Birding

    Bolliehope Thursday I came over the tops from Barnard Castle to Ponteland - a lovely run, but no kites and no ring ouzels! A lapwing or two, but no adorable fluffy chicks!!
  19. June Atkinson

    Durham Birding

    A good day out Super shots, Derek! I've added them to your FoRK Folder - some great images coming in now that the kites are finally waking up and getting active!!:t: I'm out this afternoon with a new Volunteer whose survey patch is out from Shotley Bridge to the A68 - Kiln Pit Hill and back...
  20. June Atkinson

    Durham Birding

    Photographic competition Mick, your photos are worthy of being sent in for the competition. If everybody holds back, we'll have no beautiful kite images to show at Sage Gateshead. This really is an opportunity to share you pics, please!
  21. June Atkinson

    Durham Birding

    People inspired by red kites I remember this very well, Derek, especially the photo of the lovely perched kite looking straight at the lens! If you've not already seen it, do go to our Home Page; at the foot there is a link to a pdf entitled "A Community inspired by Red Kites in Gateshead's...
  22. June Atkinson

    Durham Birding

    Protecting nesting kites That particular nest was being monitored by our licensed FoRK members. Observation of the disturbance was also reported by our member/s. This morning I spent three hours travelling up the Derwent Valley from home in Ponteland, to Medomsley, which is my survey area, to...
  23. June Atkinson

    Durham Birding

    Nesting red kites I received a copy of your first message Michael, but it hasn't appeared on this BirdForum page. Perhaps you deleted it? Anyway, you are correct; there was a nest there. In the early stages kites don't appear to mind the presence of people; it's when they reach the actual...
  24. June Atkinson

    Durham Birding

    Far Pastures If you see any wing tags or specific behaviour suggesting nesting, please PM me. We had a nest at FP last year, but it attracted more attention than was healthy. Many thanks! June
  25. June Atkinson

    Durham Birding

    Spotted redshank A great shot, Ron. I've never seen this one before.
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