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
Nature Is Amazing - Let Us Keep It That Way
Wonderful pictures. I have never seen one of these before. You were lucky to get so close. Well done
Sarah
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Hi Buzzard fantastic pics of Dipper one of my favourite birds,when we go on holiday to Lathkill Dale in the Peak District it must be one of the best places for them as along a 2 mile stretch of river probably 4 pairs.Think these must be some of best pics ever.
Thanks Sarah and Sooty.
Hope you spot them when you visit Lathkill Dale Sooty.
regards Buzzard
OH WOW!!!! Fabulous photos Buzzard. I've never seen a Dipper so thank you very much for sharing those brilliant photos.
The necessity of bird-watching is a really good reason for avoiding all forms of housework.
The dust will still be there tomorrow - the birds may not be!