Birdwatching meet (1 Viewer)

[CazPaul]

Any other nature lovers, I was wondering if in the future any members would be interested in a birdwatching/nature meet.

 

[funflair]

Go on we would be up for that Paul, what species can you lay on for us, if you have any great crested newts can we take them home as we have a field out the back of us that we are trying to stop them building on

 

[Poppy and Hamish]

I enjoy birdwatching/nature photography. I guess it would depend where/when, but I would potentially be interested. I am new to motorhoming so not all that sure of campsites near good sites, although found Ferry Meadows already.

I'm hoping there is somewhere near Ham Wall as would be awesome to see the murmurations, but it's too far for a day trip for me, so an overnight camping trip would be ideal.

 

[Just smiffy]

I’ve got my binoculars ready…

 

[Nanniemate]

Love to learn about our birdies a can recognise , Robin, swans and ducks but not which brand

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[movan]

Not for me but I recognise a lovely idea when I see one. It sounds like a winner.
I so wish the lovely Funster 1 man and his dob could see your post. Is anyone in touch with Neil, please?

 

[CazPaul]

Go on we would be up for that Paul, what species can you lay on for us, if you have any great crested newts can we take them home as we have a field out the back of us that we are trying to stop them building on

Yes that would stop them building Martin for sure.

 

[Nirvanauk]

Yes that would stop them building Martin for sure.

It certainly worked when they tried to build the Vantage shopping centre in York. (for a while)

 

[CazPaul]

I will keep this thread going maybe after Christmas we can arrange something and if it takes off could become a regular occurrence.
All sorts of locations are possible, coastal, nature reserves etc.

I’m County Durham Teesdale but can travel , sites/parking the van etc will need some thought.

Maybe January/February we could arrange something. Any places for the van in good locations for nature/birdwatching that you can recommend?

 

[funflair]

Yes that would stop them building Martin for sure.

You would think so but a neighbour has a photo of a GCN on his patio but the planning officer has recommended acceptance, even a pair of otters running around the site at night doesn't seem to have deterred the council, there is a meeting on 10th Nov so wish us luck.

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[sylvester1954]

Go on we would be up for that Paul, what species can you lay on for us, if you have any great crested newts can we take them home as we have a field out the back of us that we are trying to stop them building on

Can great crested newts be moved?


The Wildlife Trust advise that you don't attempt to move newts or their eggs away from an existing habitat/ pond, by taking them to a different pond you may unwittingly transfer various diseases and invasive plants. Also, many amphibians may try to return and there is a danger that some may suffer as a result of being placed in an unsuitable area.
In effect you would be as culpable as the the developers putting wildlife at risk. So please reconsider taking this action.

 

[funflair]

I will keep this thread going maybe after Christmas we can arrange something and if it takes off could become a regular occurrence.
All sorts of locations are possible, coastal, nature reserves etc.

I’m County Durham Teesdale but can travel , sites/parking the van etc will need some thought.

Maybe January/February we could arrange something. Any places for the van in good locations for nature/birdwatching that you can recommend?

I saw my first adder in the forest near Whitby a couple of months ago, actually I ran the poor thing over on my mountain bike but when I went back to see if it was OK it reared up before scurrying off into the undergrowth so I guess it was OK.

 

[funflair]

Can great crested newts be moved?


The Wildlife Trust advise that you don't attempt to move newts or their eggs away from an existing habitat/ pond, by taking them to a different pond you may unwittingly transfer various diseases and invasive plants. Also, many amphibians may try to return and there is a danger that some may suffer as a result of being placed in an unsuitable area.
In effect you would be as culpable as the the developers putting wildlife at risk. So please reconsider taking this action.

Sorry I missed the as desperate as we are to stop the builders I would not do that.

 

[CazPaul]

I saw my first adder in the forest near Whitby a couple of months ago, actually I ran the poor thing over on my mountain bike but when I went back to see if it was OK it reared up before scurrying off into the undergrowth so I guess it was OK.

That area could be one venue for a future nature meet Martin.

 

[Lenny HB]

Sounds like a good idea especially if in Sussex.

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[The Coops]

Marshside reserve at Southport then you could do Martin Mere, Marton Mere and Lytham for the wild ducks, geese and swans, Parking in Lytham St Annes, on the council car parks and waste/water available or Southport fairground or at the reserve if you are able to find a space for free.

 

[3 cabbages]

or Ayrshire

 

[CazPaul]

Some good ideas here, Farne Islands next Spring/Summer also.

It could also materialise into different meets depending on where you are in the UK.

 

[Just smiffy]

I’ve got my binoculars ready…

Having now put my glasses on and re-read the post I’ll have to pull out of this one and should never have put it in, in the first place…

 

[CWH]

Depends where & when

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[3 cabbages]

Having now put my glasses on and re-read the post I’ll have to pull out of this one and should never have put it in, in the first place…

And then you do the hokey kokey ! ,and you turn around!

that;s what it is all about!

 

[Lenny HB]

Having now put my glasses on and re-read the post I’ll have to pull out of this one and should never have put it in, in the first place…

Need to get your finger out and get a van sorted.

 

[funflair]

That area could be one venue for a future nature meet Martin.

That's great then as it's only 25 miles for us we stayed on the C&MHC site North Yorkshire Moors site,

North Yorkshire Moors Club Campsite

North Yorkshire Moors is a Club Campsite in Whitby that welcomes both caravans and motorhomes. Enjoy a site open to both members and non-members.

www.caravanclub.co.uk

 

[Littlewheels]

Any other nature lovers, I was wondering if in the future any members would be interested in a birdwatching/nature meet.

Definitely up for it, just getting back into wildlife photography and if the location is near a hostelry even better.

 

[uzsnowdrop]

Sorry I missed the as desperate as we are to stop the builders I would not do that.

I got it first time funflair…

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[Just smiffy]

Need to get your finger out and get a van sorted.

Thought I was having yours for 20k when you get the new one…..

 

[vzac]

I would be interested, but it's what, who, where, when etc.
Leighton miss could be good, nr silverdale rspb site, morecambe bay couple of small farm camp sites Close by.

 

[uzsnowdrop]

I saw my first adder in the forest near Whitby a couple of months ago, actually I ran the poor thing over on my mountain bike but when I went back to see if it was OK it reared up before scurrying off into the undergrowth so I guess it was OK.

It was probably just tyred

 

[Abacist]

You would think so but a neighbour has a photo of a GCN on his patio but the planning officer has recommended acceptance, even a pair of otters running around the site at night doesn't seem to have deterred the council, there is a meeting on 10th Nov so wish us luck.

You need Bats Martin!

 

[funflair]

You need Bats Martin!

Got them but not roosting on-site, got barn owl but again foraging not nesting Otter but the people doing the report didn’t see them, just recently had a little egret visit so hopefully enough along with the flood threat.

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