Birdwatching meet

[uzsnowdrop]

Got them but not roosting on-site, got barn owl but again foraging not nesting Otter but the people doing the report didn’t see them, just recently had a little egret visit so hopefully enough along with the flood threat.

Egrets, I’ve had a few…

 

[L' Hobo]

Some good ideas here, Farne Islands next Spring/Summer also.

It could also materialise into different meets depending on where you are in the UK.

Because of Avian Flu and so many birds dying, the Farne Islands were closed to the public a few months ago. We still have many areas closed here in East Anglia.

 

[CazPaul]

Because of Avian Flu and so many birds dying, the Farne Islands were closed to the public a few months ago. We still have many areas closed here in East Anglia.

Hopefully next year though it may have changed

 

[scally]

Just found this thread does anyone read the posts now.
I'm a fan of wildlife and try my best to photograph it. When in Boston, I frequent Frampton Marsh rspb site. Cairpark OK for mohomes but don't know about ovelrnight. The variety of different birds here ifs vast.

 

[TheAleMan]

Bang into my wildlife and birding Paul. Would love a meet if dates were favourable

Dont know how I missed this first time round

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[CazPaul]

Bang into my wildlife and birding Paul. Would love a meet if dates were favourable

Dont know how I missed this first time round

Yes Steve this year hopefully we can get something arranged.

 

[TheAleMan]

Yes Steve this year hopefully we can get something arranged.

That would be great Paul.

 

[Wanderlust]

Budle Bay is worth a look as well, lots of twitchers there most days and a couple of sites very near to the bay.

 

[scally]

Yes Steve this year hopefully we can get something arranged.

Please let me know if anything is arranged. If it fits my dates I'm there

 

[TheAleMan]

Budle Bay is worth a look as well, lots of twitchers there most days and a couple of sites very near to the bay.

Had a look at that suggestion..looks good to me

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[CazPaul]

What about May, Budle Bay or other location sounds good.

We need to get something arranged I can then book the AL from work.

Any takers?

 

[Mousy]

There is the wetland centre in Llanelli (South wales).The Gateway campsite next door, have never been so can’t comment. The off road cycle tract runs 17 miles up to Bury Port too.

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[CazPaul]

There is the wetland centre in Llanelli (South wales).The Gateway campsite next door, have never been so can’t comment. The off road cycle tract runs 17 miles up to Bury Port too.

Llanelli Wetland Centre

See wetland wildlife in a new light at Llanelli Wetland Centre

www.wwt.org.uk

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That site says that on arrival you pay a fiver deposit for your electric card, our warden then goes to your pitch with you and shows you how to use your electric card and the meter?
Does that mean you then pay an extra charge for what you use?

 

[CazPaul]

Would it be better to now start a new thread for say”May birdwatching/Nature meet 2023”

 

[JMHerts]

I'd be interested if I can get the time off work. And our campervan is actually built which is more important. We like birds and wildlife photography.

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[chaser]

At the risk of putting everyone else off, I could be interested in this.

 

[Nanniemate]

That site says that on arrival you pay a fiver deposit for your electric card, our warden then goes to your pitch with you and shows you how to use your electric card and the meter?
Does that mean you then pay an extra charge for what you use?

They do some good out of season deals fully booked this weekend not sure if they have a rally field I stayed in winter once plenty of leccy no problem

 

[TheAleMan]

What about May, Budle Bay or other location sounds good.

We need to get something arranged I can then book the AL from work.

Any takers?

We are away in Scotland early May Paul. How many nights were you thinking of doing?

 

[Just smiffy]

Oh that really made me chuckle Chas…. why would it put anyone off…

 

[CazPaul]

We are away in Scotland early May Paul. How many nights were you thinking of doing?

It doesn’t have to be May Steve, early June?

I was going to book a weekish off work maybe a bit more than that.

I think it’s best to her the date/time sorted then decide where.

Any suggestions from anybody about dates?

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[pacman]

Not sure how I missed this thread before but I'd be very interested in such a meet up but will be away in France / Spain in April & May

 

[pacman]

Just found this thread does anyone read the posts now.



I'm a fan of wildlife and try my best to photograph it. When in Boston, I frequent Frampton Marsh rspb site. Cairpark OK for mohomes but don't know about ovelrnight. The variety of different birds here ifs vast.

FRAMPPTON

 

[pacman]

Frampton Marsh is an amazing site, visited for the first time yesterday. Not many places where you can see 6 raptors in a couple of hours (Hen Harrier, Marsh Harrier, Peregrine, Buzzard, Merlin, Kestrel). Parked overnight the day before at Marsh Road about 4 miles away.

Any of tHe large RSPB sites would be ideal for such a meet up
Leighton Moss has a small CL within walking distance

 

[CazPaul]

Frampton Marsh is an amazing site, visited for the first time yesterday. Not many places where you can see 6 raptors in a couple of hours (Hen Harrier, Marsh Harrier, Peregrine, Buzzard, Merlin, Kestrel). Parked overnight the day before at Marsh Road about 4 miles away.

Any of tHe large RSPB sites would be ideal for such a meet up
Leighton Moss has a small CL within walking distance

That sounds ideal so would anyone be up for an early June meet.

Do you know what the CL is called within walking distance?

 

[TheAleMan]

That sounds ideal so would anyone be up for an early June meet.

Yes we would be Paul. My wife still works for the time being so will have to check her holiday book at work to see if it’s available.

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[pacman]

Brow Foot Farm. Never stayed there although it is on my list to. Appears to have good reviews on Search For Sites

 

[hja]

Brow foot farm is no longer a CL. Couldn’t find it on the CAMC site and there is a not on s for s. Don’t know if ceased trading or turning itself into something else.

 

[Kingskids-2022]

Yes Steve this year hopefully we can get something arranged.

This sounds really great Paul. Count us in depending on location.

 

[Millie 'n us]

Yes, we’d be up for this. Leighton Moss RSPB sie is supposed to be good for murmuations along with Blackpool North pier but happy to come anywhere really. We mainly wild camp but know this is tricky for a meet. Look forward to seeing a definite here.

 

[Polar bear]

Am interested depending on where and when

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