Hi wildlife lovers
It`s been a long time since I posted on the forum but I would like to tell you all about a great day out on Tuesday.
My partner and I decided to go for a drive and we ended up at Harlow Carr RHS gardens near Harrogate. On the site was a bird hide. Only small, it held about ten people but what a fantastic two hours we had.The feeders are very close to the hide and we watched most of the Tit variety along with Tree sparrows, Dunnocks, Robins, Tree creepers, Nuthatches and Gold finch. A cheeky squirrel joined the birds on a table and as we walked round the footpaths we watched a Wren from ten feet away hopping about the rocks in a small stream then a few yards along the stream two Grey wagtails entertained us. Overhead three Swallows wheeled about near the greenhouses and we watched them zooming in and out of their nests that had been fixed under the eaves of the buildings courtesy of the RHS staff. Various nest boxes were also fixed to trees throughout the gardens. With all the flower beds ready to come into bloom there will be plenty of insects for the birds to feed off. As usual, the cafe was busy with Robins and Tits flitting around the table looking for tasty morsels. It was a brilliant day so next time you see a garden centre or park, don`t just drive past, park up and take a walk.
Old man
Great spot isn't it ? our daughter often takes our grandson there as they often have family events and the cafe is very good.
Pete
Birding is for everyone no matter how good or bad we are at it,enjoy it while you can