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knotsbirder
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Tried for it yesterday afternoon and managed to miss it 20 minutes before we arrived and 20 minutes after we left! As is the way...
Sam
Sam
dwatsonbirder
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I found a rather unco-operative female Rouzel on Brackenhurst campus this afternoon, it was loosely associated with a mixed thrush flock feeding near where the public footpath crosses Crink lane.
Idle Valley Birder
An Idle Valley Birder
Lanford Starling Roost
Hoping to take the Grandkids to view RSPB Langford starling roost.
Long time since I last visited this site so any info. on parking and the best place to view much appreciated.
Hoping to take the Grandkids to view RSPB Langford starling roost.
Long time since I last visited this site so any info. on parking and the best place to view much appreciated.
Idle Valley Birder
An Idle Valley Birder
Langford Starling Roost
Sorry for the late reply Andy.
Went to watch the Starlings at Langford RSPB again last week.
It was a clear night and a marvellous sight. With 15000+ birds this time dropping into phase one directly opposite us. :t:
Apparently the birds can roost in a different areas each night. So it's pot luck and they can be quite distant from the Cromwell side of the river.
Langford RSPB twitter site is estimating 20,000+ earlier this week.
NB: We viewed the site from across the river at Cromwell Lock, as the lane to the riverside car park is a boggy mess and very rutted.
Good luck.
Sorry for the late reply Andy.
Went to watch the Starlings at Langford RSPB again last week.
It was a clear night and a marvellous sight. With 15000+ birds this time dropping into phase one directly opposite us. :t:
Apparently the birds can roost in a different areas each night. So it's pot luck and they can be quite distant from the Cromwell side of the river.
Langford RSPB twitter site is estimating 20,000+ earlier this week.
NB: We viewed the site from across the river at Cromwell Lock, as the lane to the riverside car park is a boggy mess and very rutted.
Good luck.
Andy, apologies for the late reply. Spalford Pit is at the northern end of the Girton Pit complex. It can be viewed from the quarry gate which is immediately south of the junction with Sand Lane (which leads into Spalford village), on the west side of the A1133.
I've not seen the Ferruginous Duck since the 30th despite having tried a couple of times.
I've not seen the Ferruginous Duck since the 30th despite having tried a couple of times.
Idle Valley Birder
An Idle Valley Birder
Swan Attack - A Tragic indictment of conservations hypocrisy
If were honest, we are all very much aware that dogs are being allowed to run wild (Off lead) both in and around nature reserves.
Irresponsible dog owners allowing this to happen is no surprise to anyone today. I know from experience that this is a real issue and a daily and well documented occurrence in the Idle Valley. So why is it being allowed it to continue?
No one locally was surprised at last weeks most recent and horrific mauling and subsequent death of a Mute Swan, by a dog on adjacent land to the Idle Valley NR.
IMHO folks it's time for a total ban on irresponsible dog owners on nature reserves.
Those charged with protecting nature are failing the wildlife we love to watch. Ordinary people need to put an end to this sort of thoughtless act. Before the next Swan gets mutilated!
I truly feel this incident is a tragic indictment of conservations hypocrisy - While protecting wildlife, we continue to allow the many irresponsible, ignorant and selfish to ruin it.
(See video link below) NB: It's not for the squeamish.
http://youtu.be/id6b-ER1-G8
If were honest, we are all very much aware that dogs are being allowed to run wild (Off lead) both in and around nature reserves.
Irresponsible dog owners allowing this to happen is no surprise to anyone today. I know from experience that this is a real issue and a daily and well documented occurrence in the Idle Valley. So why is it being allowed it to continue?
No one locally was surprised at last weeks most recent and horrific mauling and subsequent death of a Mute Swan, by a dog on adjacent land to the Idle Valley NR.
IMHO folks it's time for a total ban on irresponsible dog owners on nature reserves.
Those charged with protecting nature are failing the wildlife we love to watch. Ordinary people need to put an end to this sort of thoughtless act. Before the next Swan gets mutilated!
I truly feel this incident is a tragic indictment of conservations hypocrisy - While protecting wildlife, we continue to allow the many irresponsible, ignorant and selfish to ruin it.
(See video link below) NB: It's not for the squeamish.
http://youtu.be/id6b-ER1-G8
I contacted ITV news who ran the story. Here it is....
http://www.itv.com/news/calendar/story/2013-01-13/horror-attack-by-dog-on-swan/
http://www.itv.com/news/calendar/story/2013-01-13/horror-attack-by-dog-on-swan/
Idle Valley Birder
An Idle Valley Birder
Swan Attack - A Tragic indictment of conservations hypocrisy
Nice one Deseo. :t:
I emailed our Member of parliament and representatives from Natural England, Notts. Wildlife Trust, Bassetlaw Council and Nottinghamshire Police.
John Mann MP has done more than should be expected to help with these dog issues in the Idle Valley and I thank him for that.
Nottinghamshire Police responded immediately and were very supportive of local peoples efforts to remove this curse of irresponsible dog walkers in the Idle Valley and the adjacent nature reserve. :t:
The Wildlife trust eventually replied saying "measures are being discussed about dogs and hope to be in place shortly" :-O
The phrase after the horse has bolted springs to mind.
No response from Natural England yet but I did not really expect one.
They have never been much interested in wildlife disturbance the past, despite being fully informed of the well documented dog issues on their SSSI Reserve, right next door to the killing field. :eek!:
One of the parties named above deleted my email without even reading it but did reply and apologise, after I made a direct complaint.
I spoke to 'The Retford Times' yesterday who are doing a piece on this horrific dog attack. :clap:
Having been reserve manager and head warden of the 'Idle Valley Nature Reserve' for over 20 years and able to give an informed view of the disturbance caused by dogs in the Idle Valley, they kindly asked me to forward a statement.
I look forward to seeing if they will print it.
Nice one Deseo. :t:
I emailed our Member of parliament and representatives from Natural England, Notts. Wildlife Trust, Bassetlaw Council and Nottinghamshire Police.
John Mann MP has done more than should be expected to help with these dog issues in the Idle Valley and I thank him for that.
Nottinghamshire Police responded immediately and were very supportive of local peoples efforts to remove this curse of irresponsible dog walkers in the Idle Valley and the adjacent nature reserve. :t:
The Wildlife trust eventually replied saying "measures are being discussed about dogs and hope to be in place shortly" :-O
The phrase after the horse has bolted springs to mind.
No response from Natural England yet but I did not really expect one.
They have never been much interested in wildlife disturbance the past, despite being fully informed of the well documented dog issues on their SSSI Reserve, right next door to the killing field. :eek!:
One of the parties named above deleted my email without even reading it but did reply and apologise, after I made a direct complaint.
I spoke to 'The Retford Times' yesterday who are doing a piece on this horrific dog attack. :clap:
Having been reserve manager and head warden of the 'Idle Valley Nature Reserve' for over 20 years and able to give an informed view of the disturbance caused by dogs in the Idle Valley, they kindly asked me to forward a statement.
I look forward to seeing if they will print it.
Idle Valley Birder
An Idle Valley Birder
Swan Attack - A Tragic indictment of conservations hypocrisy
Dogs on Nature Reserves discussion follow the link below.
http://www.birdforum.net/showthread.php?t=248429
Dogs on Nature Reserves discussion follow the link below.
http://www.birdforum.net/showthread.php?t=248429
Much praise for Deseo for being on the ball with this unfortunate and sorry situation, for highlighting it both locally on the Lound Bird Club web site and nationally and regionally through media and TV.
The owners of the nearby Idle Valley Nature Reserve, Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust, will hopefully have a rethink about implementing stricter rules on allowing public access with dogs onto its reserve. I am personally in favour of a complete all year round 'NO Lead then NO Access' approach and I am also a dog owner myself.
What happened to that innocent Mute Swan highlighted graphically the raw instinct in all dogs to attack and kill so all dog owners should look at the evidence, listen to both sides and comply with the rules that are set.
The owners of the nearby Idle Valley Nature Reserve, Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust, will hopefully have a rethink about implementing stricter rules on allowing public access with dogs onto its reserve. I am personally in favour of a complete all year round 'NO Lead then NO Access' approach and I am also a dog owner myself.
What happened to that innocent Mute Swan highlighted graphically the raw instinct in all dogs to attack and kill so all dog owners should look at the evidence, listen to both sides and comply with the rules that are set.
dwatsonbirder
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Could be worth keeping an eye on the roost, not had much success on Saturdays at Hoveringham (in respect to scarce gulls).
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