Sunshine, blue sky and a great walk around the stunning coastline of Beadnell Bay to visit the Tern colony. Just the one slight issue other than a vague description on the National Trust’s website I didn’t really know where I was going. Fortunately Arctic Terns aren’t known Read More …
Category: Birds
Goyt Valley
One of several areas I really need to visit more often. The upper reaches of the River Goyt from Derbyshire Bridge dropping down through the moorland and wooded valley to the ruins of Errwood Hall is a superb area for bird watching. In addition to the more Read More …
Pied Flycatchers
Burbage Brook at the northern entrance to Padley Gorge……………..great to see several Pied Flycatchers amongst the early arrivals whilst exploring the Derbyshire woodlands. Read More …
Pendle Hill
A glorious morning in early May and time for a walk. Probably around a 1:10 chance of finding a Dotterel not great odds but …………….. Read More …
In Search of the Ring Ouzel – Part II
Suddenly it turned around to face us revealing a smart white bib. Even to a 10yr old it was clear this was no ordinary blackbird but a Ring Ouzel. Read More …
Keep your head down
Hidden away amongst the heather and moss a Red Grouse unfortunately for the Grouse the red eyebrows are simply unmissable. This one really needs to learn to be a bit more wary ….. Read More …
Bowland Dippers
A few highlights from the Trough of Bowland. Thankfully the area still remains relatively wild and unspoilt. In early Spring its still possible even at weekends to walk along valleys and up footpaths without seeing another soul. Read More …
To the End of the World
Sometimes its difficult not to question your sanity especially when its 4:30am and you’re heading west down the M56 with the controls set for the end of the World. Read More …
Return of the Loon
Great to see the young Great Northern Diver still on the Quays ……….. this time it was rather appropriately on Ontario Basin. Read More …