Hi All,
I'm staying at Windermere for 2 weeks family holiday at the beginning of Sept.
I have borrowed Birds of the Lake District by WR Mitchell.
On previous visits I have struggled to see some of the specialities of the region so I am wondering if anyone can help me on any other sites not mentioned in the book. In particular raptor sites and is there a chance of an eagle at Haweswater? Is the area round Cowshill still any good for Black Grouse or is there anywhere else? Dipper can also be awkward.
Any help would be much appreciated. I plan to go to Leigton Moss, South Walney and Sunbiggin Tarn, but what weather conditions would be good for seawatching and migrant falls, and where? I will have text messages for scarce/rarities in the area for the first time which will help.
I'm staying at Windermere for 2 weeks family holiday at the beginning of Sept.
I have borrowed Birds of the Lake District by WR Mitchell.
On previous visits I have struggled to see some of the specialities of the region so I am wondering if anyone can help me on any other sites not mentioned in the book. In particular raptor sites and is there a chance of an eagle at Haweswater? Is the area round Cowshill still any good for Black Grouse or is there anywhere else? Dipper can also be awkward.
Any help would be much appreciated. I plan to go to Leigton Moss, South Walney and Sunbiggin Tarn, but what weather conditions would be good for seawatching and migrant falls, and where? I will have text messages for scarce/rarities in the area for the first time which will help.