Birds in Cumbria (2 Viewers)

[christineredgate]

Hopefully here is a link to another paper.
http://www.newsandstar.co.uk/features/people/picture-perfect-1.785075
Will it work,will post then check.

 

[Fraser42]

Waxwings

Here's some video I shot earlier in the week of waxwings near Natland along the old canal. I'd say there were between 50 and 100.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4V4CHZ62MpY

Lovely to watch but could only film for about half an hour due to the cold.:C

 

[christineredgate]

Sightings of a Red Kite over the Port Haverigg holiday village.

 

[christineredgate]

Here's some video I shot earlier in the week of waxwings near Natland along the old canal. I'd say there were between 50 and 100.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4V4CHZ62MpY

Lovely to watch but could only film for about half an hour due to the cold.:C

Brilliant videos Fraser,also those by Goldfinch,ex quality.

 

[eagle33]

hi all, any Hawfinch at seizergh castle at present please. friend would like a look.

thanks...

 

[Andy K]

Bird watching in the lakes

Hello All,
I am a keen walker,angler,camper and ornithologist from Sunderland,Tyne and Wear.
I am trying to plan some weekends away from early spring onwards. (At this time of year I tend to stay closer to home on day trips).
I enjoy all sorts of birding, any tips on good places to base myself with good walks and above all plenty of opportunities to observe ? |=)|

 

[oncebittern]

Bittern at Siddick Pond today, around noon.

 

[Stephen C]

Cumbrian birders in Spain

Hi all

Attached is a trip report, by Cumbrian birders Frank and Shelagh Mawby, of a week's birding holiday in Spain from 11th-17th October 2010.

It's in .doc format and contains highlights of migrant highlights such as Yellow-browed Warbler as well as the usual Lammergeier, bustards, sandgrouse, Black-shouldered Kite, etc.

If you want to see photos, with a shorter version of the text click here:

http://www.surfbirds.com/blog/spainb...ank+Mawby.html

All the best and many thanks to Frank for writing it.

 

[christineredgate]

Waxwings in Haverigg,in the RSPB reserve on Sunday

 

[whitburnwarrior]

waxwings

I will be in Cumbria for New Year . My children would like to see Waxwings . We will be staying at Hayton near Brampton . Could anyone please advise the best bet for sightings in that area . many thanks

 

[eagle33]

I will be in Cumbria for New Year . My children would like to see Waxwings . We will be staying at Hayton near Brampton . Could anyone please advise the best bet for sightings in that area . many thanks

seems there all gone, just some flyovers Sorry

 

[eagle33]

Med Gulls at Flimby, siddick and Workington Today...

 

[oncebittern]

Two drake Smew still on Tindale Tarn this morning.

Record shot:

 

[christineredgate]

The farmers field full of Fieldfares again today.At the back of the reserve behind the Commordore Restaurant ,at the top of the hill.You will need a scope and cam or a 600mm lens plus ext.I did manage a couple of better shots today,but if they see you they are off,but they do return.

 

[oncebittern]

Great Grey Shrike at Long Marton, NY 665255. Seen this PM by me, and earlier today and yesterday by others, so it may be sticking around for a while hopefully.

 

[Fraser42]

Dragonflies and Damselflies Video

Not strictly speaking birds but I thought I would post it anyway. Hope you enjoy it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFDYNqqdLQQ

I thought the music was rather apt. It's called Dragonfly by Snowflake.

On the bird front there 's a male hen harrier at Foulshaw at the moment.

 

[Jonny721]

For anyone who hasn't already heard, Red Necked Grebe, redhead Smew and Long Tailed Duck off the pier at Waterhead, Ambleside this week.

 

[Fraser42]

Buzzards Nesting

Short video clip of Buzzards nesting in South Lakeland in 2009.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZzcy17mdtI

Hope you enjoy it !

 

[christineredgate]

I am sure Steve(S) will not mind me mentioning his sighting of an Otter when he went looking for the Red Necked Grebe at Ambleside.

 

[oncebittern]

I am sure Steve(S) will not mind me mentioning his sighting of an Otter when he went looking for the Red Necked Grebe at Ambleside.

Well, as you mentioned it...