Birdwatching Group visit to Long Preston Deeps
Long Preston DeepsThe Deeps are renowned for beautiful scenery and abundant wildlife and at this time of year they are very attractive to migrating ducks, geese and waders.
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The Deeps are renowned for beautiful scenery and abundant wildlife and at this time of year they are very attractive to migrating ducks, geese and waders.
Crosby Coastal Park is famous for its migrating seabirds such as Little Gull and Leach's Petrel, but at any time of year there are more birds to see here than you can shake a stick at.
Sunderland Point is a magnet at this time of year for waders such as Grey Plover, Bar-tailed Godwit and Greenshank. It is also a good location for wintering thrushes.
Our first indoor meeting of the year.
For our second indoor meeting of the season Les Chandler takes us on a journey to discover whether birds are really as stupid as people think.
Group member Phil Simnett brushes away those winter blues with a comprehensive look at the Birds of the Galapagos. Prepare for colour and drama in equal measure.
The River Kent at Kendal, between Watercrook and Sandy Bottoms, is a magnet for birds - both residents such as Common Sandpiper, Dipper and Kingfisher and migrants. Just about anything can turn up here.
After exploring the woods alongside Arkle Beck, alive with birds in Spring, we'll make our way up Slei Gill in a search for two of our more uncommon species: the elusive Ring Ouzel and Black Grouse.
The current incarnation of the Birdwatching Group held its first meeting at Malham Tarn back in 2018 and on this visit we'll retrace our steps looking for some of the special birds which make a home in this delightful neck of the woods. Tree Pipit anyone? Or Kingfisher?
Strid Woods are a lovely place to visit at any time but in early June they are alive with special birds: Wood Warbler, Pied Flycatcher and Redstart to name a few. And on the River Wharfe Sand Martins, Dipper, Grey Wagtail and Common Sandpipers are a constant source of delight. And there's always a chance […]