All creatures.... Black Grouse Lek

Black Grouse Lek

JudiM 18/05/2019 11:37

Just had to share these photos from Langholm Moor two weeks ago
My first ever Black Grouse Lek Wonderful to watch

Of all creatures, man is the most detestable, he is the only creature that inflicts pain for sport, knowing it to be pain.
~ Mark Twain

HAZY 18/05/2019 13:17

Fabulous photo set Judi, must have been quite a thrill to see this display

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Regards, Hazel
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Nigel O 18/05/2019 19:40

Looks like it was well worth a trip, even if, as I imagine, it involved an early start!

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Seaman 18/05/2019 21:41

A great sight to see,we have a couple of reliable lek sites locally but we have not been up to facing early mornings so far this year, thanks for posting

Pete

Birding is for everyone no matter how good or bad we are at it,enjoy it while you can
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gaynorsl 19/05/2019 20:47

Great to see and hear I would think Judi, thanks for posting.

Lot to learn
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JudiM 22/05/2019 21:18

Many thanks everyone We had a wonderful week up there Merlin, Goshawk, Hen harriers, badgers foxes and all the usual moor birds. Stayed in a lovely cottage on the edge of Necastleton overlooking the fields and forest areas 2 bed 2 bath lounge small dining kitchen wood burner and very reasonable I thought

Of all creatures, man is the most detestable, he is the only creature that inflicts pain for sport, knowing it to be pain.
~ Mark Twain
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Geoff Cooper 23/05/2019 14:26

Fabulous photos - must have been amazing to watch. I've heard them lekking but never actually seen it!

Cheers,
Geoff
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Seaman 23/05/2019 21:42

A great part of the country and usually fairly quiet as most people seem to pass through heading North

Pete

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