Shore Lark (M) at Rossall Point near the Observatory, seen and photographed yesterday 04/12/2014.
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Shore Lark AKA Horned Lark. (1 Viewer)
- Thread starter Chris G6 UXU
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I went to Rossall Point again yesterday 22/01/2015 and the shore Lark was still there.
Gronk08
Well-known member
Hi
Hoping to go tomorrow, is there any where in particular I should head for in terms of parking and to find the bird?
Also planning on trying for the near by Skua, just got to find a post code for the area around Pilling End for it.
Cheers
Tim.
Robin Edwards
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I spent a couple of hours looking in vain yesterday around high tide which was just after mid-day. The bird apparently shows on the grass by some picnic tables in the corner of the field closest to the golf course and coast path.
I have to say we couldn't think of anywhere else that we'd visited where there were more dogs off leads and with disrespectful owners? The other birds I tried to photograph were plagued by some individuals who didn't have any concept or care of invading another individual's space. A group of Turnstone in the sun had ball thrown at them which was quickly followed by large lumbering hound in pursuit.
I gave up and left.
questioning, is Thursday everyone's day-off in Fleetwood or am I also being equally disrespectful? Probably I am.
I have to say we couldn't think of anywhere else that we'd visited where there were more dogs off leads and with disrespectful owners? The other birds I tried to photograph were plagued by some individuals who didn't have any concept or care of invading another individual's space. A group of Turnstone in the sun had ball thrown at them which was quickly followed by large lumbering hound in pursuit.
I gave up and left.
questioning, is Thursday everyone's day-off in Fleetwood or am I also being equally disrespectful? Probably I am.
Evening all,
Anywhere near the Observatory is where it usually is but it is really difficult to spot among the pebbles and high tide mark. I find that if you go south past the Observatory and stand still and scan the area is the best way to see it. Also there are normally a few of the locals monitoring it. You can also ask the volunteers at the Observatory and they will be only too pleased to help.
Most of the dog owners go on the path on the dunes but some of the others go along the tide line with their dogs off the leash creating havoc among the birds.
Anywhere near the Observatory is where it usually is but it is really difficult to spot among the pebbles and high tide mark. I find that if you go south past the Observatory and stand still and scan the area is the best way to see it. Also there are normally a few of the locals monitoring it. You can also ask the volunteers at the Observatory and they will be only too pleased to help.
Most of the dog owners go on the path on the dunes but some of the others go along the tide line with their dogs off the leash creating havoc among the birds.
Nice one Tim and glad you got this excellent shot, all the best.
Gronk08
Well-known member
Thanks I had quite a productive day, it's a nice spot yes there were a lot of dog walkers but no more than some places in North wales.
Tim
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