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pete schofield

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Hi all in need of a little bit of help. Going up to East Yorkshire next week (Thurs) for 10 days. Will be going to Filey Brigg for the sea watching.

I have the 'Where to watch birds in Yorkshire' book but would like the benefit of members experience.

A bird we would particularly like to get is the Dipper. Can anyone point us to sites where we are best likely to see them. Don't mind a bit of travel say within 50 miles of Scarboro.

Also needs bearing in mind, I have walking difficulties and use a mobility scooter to get around. So paths need to be reasonably wide. I can walk about 100 yards on good ground.

Any suggestions much appreciated.

Pete
 
pete schofield said:
Hi all in need of a little bit of help. Going up to East Yorkshire next week (Thurs) for 10 days. Will be going to Filey Brigg for the sea watching.

I have the 'Where to watch birds in Yorkshire' book but would like the benefit of members experience.

A bird we would particularly like to get is the Dipper. Can anyone point us to sites where we are best likely to see them. Don't mind a bit of travel say within 50 miles of Scarboro.

Also needs bearing in mind, I have walking difficulties and use a mobility scooter to get around. So paths need to be reasonably wide. I can walk about 100 yards on good ground.

Any suggestions much appreciated.

Pete
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The best place I found for watching Dipper with easy access was Bolton Abbey woods which would be about 50/60 miles from Scarborough ,but perhaps the local lads will be along soon with closer sites for you.
 
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Hi Pete

I've sent you a PM regarding Dippers in North/East Yorks - near to where you're staying.
 
pete schofield said:
Thanks any more help out there?
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Dear Pete

A good place for Dipper is Thorton Le Dale about 12 miles inland from Scarboro' just follow the A170 into TLD, park up just past the bridge near the the Hall hotel, cross over the road and watch the stretch of stream upto the bridge. Dipper often seen along here, also TLD has got a couple of pubs and a few tearooms for rest and recuperation!
Regards Jack.
 
Do you know, i lived in TLD for 5 years and never saw a dipper there! Never looked seriously but hey will next time i go back.
 
Thank you all for posting, will be going up Thursday let you know how we got on when we get back.

Once again many thanks for taking the time to post.

Pete
 
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