Black Grouse, Osprey, Ring Ouzel, Wood Warbler in North Yorks/Northumberland? (1 Viewer)

[cranefan]

Hello all,

I'm visiting North Yorkshire/Northumberland over the late May bank holiday and would really love to track down Black Grouse, Osprey and Ring Ouzel, none of which I've ever succeeded in seeing in the region. I wondered if anyone had any up-to-date tips for good spots?

I've read that Osprey bred in the Kielder Forest a few years ago and it sounds like viewing was set up - anyone know if they've come back?

I have no idea where to look for Black Grouse or Ring Ouzel at all!

I'm kind of assuming that Wood Warbler is now basically impossible across the region, but if anyone knows otherwise that would be wonderful. A species yet to make it onto my British list.

Any tips hugely appreciated!

 

[KenM]

There is “pressure” on those four species,
I’d be very surprised if anyone offered sites.😮
Over the years I’ve found all the species mentioned and my joy has been in the “finding”,
recommend you do the same.👍

 

[cranefan]

There is “pressure” on those four species,
I’d be very surprised if anyone offered sites.😮
Over the years I’ve found all the species mentioned and my joy has been in the “finding”,
recommend you do the same.👍

Fair enough! If disturbance is a big issue in the area, I'm happy to just leave them be, maybe hope to encounter the latter three on migration.

 

[Andy Lakin]

Arkengarthdale is very much in the public domain for Black Grouse. It should be very easy to Google the name of the farm you need. They are viewable distantly (but still decent views) from a public road overlooking the farm where they frequent. They are often tricky to connect with so patience may be required. The fields adjacent to the farm are your best bet and also the moor to the left of the farm viewed distantly can also be productive. You can often spend ages looking with no success and then the birds seem to appear from.nowhere giving decent views.

Good luck and let us know what happens if you visit.
Andy

 

[Andy Lakin]

Apparently the farm is Shaw Farm. Haven't a clue where I bought this but very informative and only £8.

 

[Andy Lakin]

Shaw House this is the spot, you can't miss it due to the very short grass surrounded by dry stone walls directly behind the farm.