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Archive for the ‘Forest of Bowland AONB’ CategoryRed Kite over AONBTuesday, June 1st, 2010
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Saw a red kite gliding over Lawkland Green on Monday 31st May about 5.00pm - pursued by a pair of crows. Not unknown but usual over Bowland. There have been more sightings in the last year or so - perhaps they are spreading this way from the Harewood estate and Warfedale where some released a few years ago? Magnificent, elegant bird! Mike Pugh, AONB team  Forest of Bowland AONB Wildlife Blog 2010-04-22 22:58:00Thursday, April 22nd, 2010
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Seen a Dotterel (male) among a flock of about 35 Golden Plover on pasture near Abbeystead about 6.00pm Thursday 22nd. They pass through Bowland on migration but usually in early May, so this one is ahead of the game! Mike Pugh  Hoody in BowlandWednesday, April 21st, 2010
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Plain view of a hooded crow beside the road near Jubliee Tower. Not totally unknown but rare in England; they are quite common in Scotland, Ireland and the Isle of Man. Maybe this one fancied a quick trip across Morecambe Bay? Mike Pugh (on the way to the rowing club 18 April 9.00am)  Whole array of wading birds on one day!Monday, March 22nd, 2010 A waders paradise: 42 lapwing, 4 Curlew, 2 Redshank, 2 Oystercatchers and a snipe were spotted by the Bowland RSPB Wader Officer at Landskill Farm near Calder Vale on Friday 19th March. Why not walk by and visit the birdhide yourself? For a copy of the downloadable self guided route follow this link or why not extend your visit and stay at Caldertop CottageImage copyright - Chris Gomersall, RSPB Images  Exciting first sighting of the hen harrierMonday, March 8th, 2010 Mike excitably reported sightings of the female hen harrier on his way to work last week - the first of the year. I'm yet to have a sighting at all, never mind just for this year! A Festival Bowland hen harrier safari guided walk is probably in order for me. He was driving through the trough of Bowland at the time so wasn't able to get a photo, but here's an image of the female next to her nest in Bowland taken a few years ago.It's also always wonderful to see and hear the return of lapwing and curlew which we've all been experiencing from our new office base at Dunsop Bridge, those evocative calls are a sure reminder that spring has arrived! Forest of Bowland AONB website  |
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The aim of this site is to bring together as much information about the wildlife and natural history of the Forest of Bowland as possible. To help those who want to bird watch and watch hares and other mammals we also want it to become the best resource for those searching for wild flowers and anyone interested in the entomology of the Forest of Bowland. If you have a Blog about wildlife in the Forest of Bowland please contact us. For Lancashire wide information go to www.lancashirewildlife.org.uk |
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