Longridge Fell (1 Viewer)

[sleipnerofasgard]

Not seen any reports on here for this area , Considering the Great Grey Shrike, showing well further up the track from clitheroe road , and stunning close up views of Red Grouse on the walk up from Longridge

Frank
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[Himalaya]

Nice photos! I am surprised that there is no Forest of Bowland thread or maybe it is lower down?

 

[Boom]

Couldn`t agree more- an amazing place! i`ve always put it down to the understandable sensitivity around certain species?

cheers

 

[Himalaya]

just a thread would do.....some species are sensitive but they are being wiped out by people in the game industry allegedly.....many raptor watchers in the dunsop valley today......i just saw the common ones....no surprises

 

[sleipnerofasgard]

Yes , sad to hear about the Eagle Owls
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[SiG]

Thanks Frank. This is just what I was looking for as I'm thinking of doing this trip by public transport tomorrow. How arduous was the walk from Longridge, and where did you see the Grouse?

 

[sleipnerofasgard]

Thanks Frank. This is just what I was looking for as I'm thinking of doing this trip by public transport tomorrow. How arduous was the walk from Longridge, and where did you see the Grouse?

Its quite a walk but i think you can get a bus from Preston to Hurst Green which might be a bit shorter but i haven't tried it , the Grouse were seen just after the Newdrop inn heading towards Clitheroe

Frank

 

[sleipnerofasgard]

Its quite a walk but i think you can get a bus from Preston to Hurst Green which might be a bit shorter but i haven't tried it , the Grouse were seen just after the Newdrop inn heading towards Clitheroe

Frank

The map says 4.1 miles from Longridge and 2 miles from Hurst Green to old clitheroe road where the Shrike is so you do the maths , i know where ill be going next time:t:
Frank

 

[SiG]

That's great, I had found the bus to the Halls Arms at Knowle Green that seemed a sensible option for approaching the Newdrop Inn ... And then someone with a Landrover offered to be chauffeur for the day! So we're off first thing. Shrike was seen again at 7.15 tonight so here's hoping