Yesterday I had a trip across the Yorkshire Moors, to survey the upland and moorland birds.
As we have had a proper winter for a number of years, I was concerned what effect this has had on many nesting moorland birds.
I was really surprised to see good numbers of both Lapwing and Curlew.
When I say good numbers this was roughly twenty pairs of Lapwing and half a dozen pair of Curlew, in a twenty mile radius.
Not huge numbers, but nether the less a pleasing sight.
I also saw a pair of Golden Plover.
Most of the birds were to far away to photograph and were quite well camouflaged in the heather!
I did however stop by one of the many small streams and my patience was rewarded. A pair of Dippers gathering nesting materials.
Both birds were very obliging and came close enough that I could capture some shots.
Hope you enjoy them!
In total I recorded 49 species, I did mange some more photo's of a few other species.
One in particular that I was really pleased to see?
Regards Buzzard
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Brilliant stuff Buzzard! A little jealous and inspired, I want one of those, grreat set.
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What a gorgeous bird, lovely pics Buzzard, I love the colour of them very foxy coloured or stoat(ish) if you know what I mean.
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Hi Buzzard,
Top pictures, really enjoyed them. It's been quite a few years since I've seen a Dipper but I remember being surprised that they were a bigger bird than I had thought they would be. Please keep the great photoes coming!
Corriepaw
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Wonderful pictures Buzzard. I just love the ones of her/him with the nesting material. You must have infinite patience, but well worth it to get photos like those. Thank you.
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Buzzard said: Most of the birds were to far away to photograph and were quite well camouflaged in the heather! I did however stop by one of the many small streams and my patience was rewarded. A pair of Dippers gathering nesting materials. Both birds were very obliging and came close enough that I could capture some shots. Hope you enjoy them!
Hi Buzzard
I certainly enjoyed them, so thank you very much for sharing them with us. I've never seen a dipper before. Hopefully they will nest on your patch and you will see them again
Best wishes Chris
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Sounds like a brilliant day out. Stunning pictures
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HI Buzzard
Fabulous pictures of the Dipper, Buzzard
The bird was very obliging to give you those detailed pictures
Cannot remember last time I ever saw Dippers now - it was a while ago
You are giving me itchy feet now for a few Bird Watching walks out and about at the moment
Regards
Kathy and Dave
Wow Buzzard, great photos, they are very striking birds I love their markings, not seen them before so thank you. Well done you.
Kerry
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Super photos Buzzard, thanks so much for sharing them with us. What a little star to pose for you like that. Well done you :-)
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Thanks everyone for the kind comments.
Bestwishes.