Hawfinch is my next quarry where? (1 Viewer)

[Nikon Kid]

Hawfinch is my next quarry, where can I get good close up images of them, from hides or in the open, I live in Peterborough UK will travel for best pics anywhere.

Thanks for any information

 

[Marmot]

Sizergh Castle near Kendal.

There has been quite a few sightings of them on birdguides during the past few weeks. We saw one when we were there in Nov last year. We are visiting the area in a couple of days time so may see you about.

Here is a BF thread that has been running recently about them
http://www.birdforum.net/showthread.php?t=165422&highlight=sizergh

 

[chris butterworth]

Hate to mention this ( :t: ) but when I lived in Peterborough in the late 70's-early80's I picked them up in the trees on the golfcourse by Goldie Lane @ Ferry Meadows, and they were supposed to be in some of the private woodland around there.
Chris

 

[Nikon Kid]

Hate to mention this ( :t: ) but when I lived in Peterborough in the late 70's-early80's I picked them up in the trees on the golfcourse by Goldie Lane @ Ferry Meadows, and they were supposed to be in some of the private woodland around there.
Chris

The last sighting of Hawfinch on the Peterborough Bird site at Ferry Meadows was 6 years ago, cant wait that long :-O

I suppose I need a guarantee of seeing them so travel is not a problem in UK

 

[djludlow]

As you live in Peterborough try Lindford arboretum in Norfolk ,not a long drive and regular reports usually mentioning the paddock aera.

 

[Stewart J.]

Join the Yahoo group Birding Cumbria and check out todays postings,

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BirdingCumbria/

ATB

Stewart

 

[Dave Hall]

Hi Terry nearest to you that I know of is Linford Arboretum I think they had a few this winter

 

[Xenospiza]

From what I've heard they're usually distant at Lynford, so as a photographer I wouldn't bother.
I was lucky enough to digiscope one in Herts this year, but these few birds haven't been reported recently.

 

[Birdbrain]

Lynford is one of the best places to get this very elusive bird! but there is a 50/50 chance!
The best plan is to spend the whole morning there, early to after midday!
Good luck a right boggy for me!

 

[Winterdune]

They are easier in France. Take a holiday.
Sean

 

[Stephen Fletcher]

I'm looking through the window as i type this, watching 3 feeding in my garden. A very common bird here, but Greenfinch would be a rarity for me here, so its horses for courses i suppose.

 

[chris butterworth]

Cracking photo Steve ( but not a nice thing to do to someone looking for a lifer :-O )
Chris

 

[Nikon Kid]

I'm looking through the window as i type this, watching 3 feeding in my garden. A very common bird here, but Greenfinch would be a rarity for me here, so its horses for courses i suppose.

Last year was thinking about going to Spain, this year I am thinking again, but what puts me off is the price, will have to look into it again, nice shot that hurts.....

 

[Dave Hall]

Hi Terry last time I looked £ was about 1.10 euro thats not so good

 

[steve west]

The best place I've been to for Hawfinches so far is Bulgaria. CHeaper than Spain too.

Steve
http://www.BirdingInSpain.com

 

[Stephen Fletcher]

The best place I've been to for Hawfinches so far is Bulgaria.

.................................................................or maybe my garden

 

[hampers]

I'd agree with Lynford Arboretum. They have never been photographable when I've seen them there though.

 

[Nikon Kid]

I might take a ride over to Lynford Arboretum in the week, its only 60 miles form me, just to have a look see, anywhere I should concentrate on, best place......

Thanks for all the replies.............

 

[David Smith]

.................................................................or maybe my garden

I've just had a quick 'phone around' and there are 75 of us (mates & wives) flying out to your place tomorrow. If you can have the bacon butties ready for 11.00 it would be appreciated. We dont need beds as we are bringing sleeping bags.
Thanks
:t:

 

[Epsomsalt]

Hawfinch is my next quarry, where can I get good close up images of them, from hides or in the open, I live in Peterborough UK will travel for best pics anywhere.

Thanks for any information

Hi Terry,
I read an article in Birdwatch recently saying they were present at Clumber Park, Near Worksop - Up the A1 a bit from you.

From memory they can be seen near the old chapel.

Chris