Mono, Very many thanks for suggestion and guidance. Much appreciated. Dave.A good pied flycatcher site is at Barbondale, very close to Kirkby Lonsdale.
Park by the bridge over the beck
Cross the bridge then turn left and walk west along bridleway. On your left is a mix of alder carr and oak that is good for pied flys and redstart. On the right is more open fellside with scattered scrub, this is good for ring ouzel and cuckoo. You will eventually hit a gate into the estate forestry, well former forestry Google shows conifers but they have been clear felled and broadleaves replanted. You can carry on along the bridleway through with woodland, the bluebells have been great but might be over by now, there are lots more usual woodland birds but not what you are after. Turn round when you want and head back the same way.
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Mono,Don't forget RSPB Leighton Moss is not far from KL. There is a backroads route that is more or less direct. The hides will be reopening on Monday 17th.
Reopening Hides & Latest Sightings
We're all very excited here at Leighton Moss as the much anticipated 'H-Day' approaches. Yes folks, May 17 is (hopefully) the day when we get to open our hides
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Mona, Thanks again. Will do, Dave.The LDBWS has a map of birding sites in their area.
LDBWS Area Map - Lancaster Bird Watching Society
It isn't exactly informative about the specifics of each site! But also check out their sightings forum.
Sightings - Lancaster Bird Watching Society
Owene, many thanks. We southerners often forget about Dippers, except when we have our annual (but not this or last year !) 5 or 6 week trip to the Scottish Highlands. Much appreciated. Dave.
Mono, Barbondale was excellent. Splendid views of pied flys, redstarts, and a pair of cuckoos together in a single hawthorn shrub. Possible spotted fly, but not clear enough view to be certain. Even without the birds, it was a stunning short walk. Very many thanks, Dave.A good pied flycatcher site is at Barbondale, very close to Kirkby Lonsdale.
Park by the bridge over the beck
Cross the bridge then turn left and walk west along bridleway. On your left is a mix of alder carr and oak that is good for pied flys and redstart. On the right is more open fellside with scattered scrub, this is good for ring ouzel and cuckoo. You will eventually hit a gate into the estate forestry, well former forestry Google shows conifers but they have been clear felled and broadleaves replanted. You can carry on along the bridleway through with woodland, the bluebells have been great but might be over by now, there are lots more usual woodland birds but not what you are after. Turn round when you want and head back the same way.
