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Hmmmm……. difficult to top a Pallid Harrier but few better places to be than the Trough of Bowland on a glorious day in Spring. Even the Chaffinches look superb in the bright sunshine and unpolluted air. |
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A few highlights from another walk alongside a crystal clear brook. |
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One of 5 Dippers seen on a relatively short stretch. |
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Preparing to take the plunge. |
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The result of a successful dip. A male Dipper with a caddis fly larvae on the way back to feed to feed a few hungry mouths. |
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With the adjacent fells and areas of blanket moss being important breeding areas for many waders good to see plenty of Oystercatchers, Curlews and Golden Plovers flying over. |
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A female Grey Wagtail on the look out for insects |
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A male Grey Wagtail, note the black bib . |
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Also several Pied Wagtails seen enjoying the local insect life. |
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One of the many Swallows close to one of the hill farms. |