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We've had cuckoos round the moor edge of Ilkley/silsden for a week or more now. Keeping my eyes open for a ring ouzel, which a birdwatching, spaniel walking guy who I see in passing fairly regularly has told me are due any time now, in the little plantation bit up on Nab End.
Never 'ad Cuckoos 'round 'ere DT. I'm always happy to hear a Cuckoo.Quote:
Originally Posted by Derby Tup
Magic bird. Usually heard before seen....as here... http://www.forestofbowland.com/wild_birds_ringouzelQuote:
Originally Posted by plodding bear
Theres some on Stanage edge at the moment I'm told.Quote:
Originally Posted by plodding bear
Saw a Lapwing, a Curlew, several Rabbits, and a Roe Deer whilst on club run tonight in Harewood. Great night for it
Many thanx for the audio link, Wharfy, I'll keep my ears...er... peeled? Now I know what to listen out for!
Wheatear, Lapwing, Curlew, saw quite a few chicks/young birds.
Took a slight diversion to check a known black spot for snares. Found 5 in 50m including a recently dead fox in a Stink pit.
Not alot you can do though as these are on private land but there has been a few incident recently of runners getting caught in them. Has this happened any where else??
Ha Haaa! Seen me first ring ouzel this morning whilst out with the dogs, right where spaniel guy said they usually show up. Heard a cuckoo in there, too.
Saw a swift on sunday. I have a swift box but can never keep the pesky starlings out of it, they even roost in it in winter.Quote:
Originally Posted by molehill
Next winter try cleaning out any material from the box then block the hole. Re-open the hole at this time of the year just when the Swifts are returning...Starlings will have already started their nests by then...the Swifts might take up residence with a bit of luck.Quote:
Originally Posted by Masham Man