Thursday 31 March 2011

March 8th 2011 - Raptor Watch at Howden Reservoir

Fantastic morning that was so good it ended up being a whole day staked out at Windy Corner in brilliant sunshine! Spring is in the air!

Sightings - 1 juv Rough-legged Buzzard, 1 ringtail Hen Harrier, 3+ Goshawk, 3+ Sparrowhawk, 3 Peregrine, 7+ Common Buzzard, 4 Kestrel, 7+ Raven, 1 male Red-brested Merganser, 6+ Curlew, 3 Goldcrest.

Also took a walk up the top end of the valley past Slippery Stones and onto Howden Edge late afternoon. At least 50 Red Grouse up there and at least 12 Mountain Hares most still with very white fur!


Sparrowhawk

Goshawk

Goshawk

Raven
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