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Durham Wildlife Trust LOW BARNS Well worth a visit is you are in the North East

JudiM
21/11/2012 03:17

Set in the countryside near Witton Le Wear this is an oasis for wildlife. Lovely lakes, hides, forest walks and a river nearby. There is also a first floor observation tower which affords lovely views. A cafe, shop and toilets.  We go quite often and have seen Wild Otters, Kingfishers, Heron, Teal, stoat,treecreeper, nuthatch,woodpecker and a huge variety of tits.
Visited on Sunday, there was ice on the lake it was so cold and dull, but the take away coffees kept us going. Just a few shots

 

 

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

  • 21/11/2012 03:32 in reply to Birdie Wild

    Welcome back Judi, Shorty was short-lived. LOL

    That swan is so beautiful, a brilliant photo, and the heron is really detailed - brilliant. They are all great, as we have come to expect from you!

    Low Barnes was on my list when we came up to Durham - but you took us somewhere else. Were you keeping it all to yourself? LOL.

    Cheers, Linda.

    See my photos on Flickr

  • 21/11/2012 03:38 in reply to Birdie Wild

    Thanks Birdie Wild

    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

  • 21/11/2012 03:39 in reply to Sparrow

    Susan H said:
    Low Barnes was on my list when we came up to Durham - but you took us somewhere else. Were you keeping it all to yourself? LOL.

    I was thinking of the non birdie OH Linda, but you can always come back LOL

    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

  • 21/11/2012 03:41 in reply to doggie

    Unknown said:

    Lovely photos Judi my faves the Woodpecker

    I liked shorty

    Thanks Doggie. Shorty arose due to troll following me somewhere else, so I got my knickers in a bit of a knot LOL

    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

  • 21/11/2012 03:45 in reply to doggie

    Unknown said:
    Well change it back we will all soon get used to it

    Ok then seeing you have a soft spot for Shorty. People will think I'm a lunatic LOL

    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

  • 21/11/2012 03:47 in reply to JudiM

    Those men in white coats are on their way! LOL

    Cheers, Linda.

    See my photos on Flickr

  • 21/11/2012 04:00 in reply to bob's_retired_now

    I would say its 150 to 200 yards to the first hide, The West Hide. All on flat paths and an incline to the hide. All these photos were taken from that hide Bob and to be honest we often never get any further LOL

    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

  • 21/11/2012 04:36 in reply to bob's_retired_now

    Hi Shorty sorrynthe trollhas been a wandering. Hope its not been to horrid - someone did that too me a while back v unpleasant!!

    Great pics there esp love the mute + grey heron. have popped in once over xmas a couple of yars ago + thought it was good.

    Escaped alone last week Druridge area there were bittern, slavonian + beardie at Chevington - none of which I saw but the water rail was a fantastic bonus.

    We live in a wonderful part of the country.

    'In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks'  John Muir.       

    Excuse wobbily dyslexic spelling!

  • 21/11/2012 18:35 in reply to bob's_retired_now

    Unknown said:

    Brilliant Judi, the whole place sounds excellent, but it looks as if the first hide would be good for dad. Thanks again, much appreciated.

    Hi Bob, Just as a footnote you need to check this website, under latest news as the hide is occasionally closed to be used for educational purposes

    It will give you any days when the hide is not available
    http://lowbarnsvolunteertaskforce.zenfolio.com/ 

    Hope you manage a visit soon.

    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

  • 21/11/2012 18:37 in reply to osprey

    Ann S said:
    We live in a wonderful part of the country

    Yes, it's a well kept secret osprey LOL Low living costs and wonderful countryside on the doorstep

    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