jeff said:
I'm hopefully going to the forest of dean this weekend, hopefully to see Goshawk(s), i think were going to Tidenham Chase to see them? Hopefully i'll recongnise one when i see it.....
Anyone got any tips for the area, i think we may also go to the Nagshead RSPB which i'm told is also good for birds.
Anywhere else good in the area.
Birds i'd be interested to see are:
Goshawk
L-S Woodpecker
Woodcock
Crossbill
Owls (any)
Cheers
Jeff
Hi
We had a trip there yesterday. Mixed success, but had a good day out.
Brierley - SO622149
Hawfinch x2, Goshawk x2
Track opposite petrol station. Go down abot 100m until it turns right. Stand by the gate and look over to the right. There is fallen log that people have been putting seed on. Hawfinches are in these trees and sometimes come down to feed. They are very shy, so be patient and quiet.
Speech House - SO618118
Brambling x>10, Siskin x10 and more species
The RSPB currently have a huge feeder near the car park at Speech House. There are great views of Brambling and Siskin both coming into summer plumage. Hawfinch and many common woodland birds in the area.
?Warends Pools? - SO629127
Goosander x6, one drake plus x redheads
ot sure of the name of this site.
Cannop Ponds - SO609109
Mandarin Duck x10, nuthatch
We went for possible Marsh and Willow Tit without success.
New Fancy View - SO629094
we missed Goshawks, but a friend saw 4 in the air at one point the weekend before last. Morning may be best here. This is a site for Crossbills too.
Good Luck.