Lake District (1 Viewer)

[Simongodders]

Hi,

I'm moving from Berkshire to the Lake District next month and wondered what I'm likely to see, raptor-wise? I'm obviously going to miss seeing the Red Kites down here (don't think they've made the lakes yet?), but would appreciate any info.

Cheers,
Simon

 

[P H]

Golden Eagle at Haweswater, Buzzards and Peregrines.

 

[A CHAPLIN]

Plus the Ospreys at Lake Bassenthwaite, Keswick should be arriving back late April.

Ann
The Osprey Fanatic :flyaway::egghead:

 

[P H]

Foregot about them and supposed to be making a trip in April to see Eagle and Osprey hopefully.

 

[Simongodders]

Golden Eagles, Ospreys and Peregrines. Not a bad trade off...

However, if I was desperate to see a Red Kite, where would be the nearest place to see them? Other side of the Pennines?

 

[craigthirlwell]

Northern Kites over near Gateshead or the Dumfries and Galloway birds around Loch Ken.
http://www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.s...=4&ar=Y&mapp=newmap.srf&searchp=newsearch.srf

 

[Mike Richardson]

Northern Kites over near Gateshead or the Dumfries and Galloway birds around Loch Ken.
http://www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.s...=4&ar=Y&mapp=newmap.srf&searchp=newsearch.srf

Also plenty of Red Kites in West Yorkshire now.

 

[ikw101]

Eccup reservoir just north of Leeds is also reliable for Red Kite but not a patch on Loch Ken for scenery and all round wildlife interest.

Up in Cumbria Geltsdale is good for SE Owl, Merlin and a reasonable chance of Hen Harrier. Trough of Bowland is also just around the corner and is probably the only reliable place for breeding Hen Harrier in England. Also a chance of Eagle Owl if last year's events are anything to go by.

 

[Himalaya]

there are some goshawks in the forest of bowland too. are there any goshawks in the lakes?

marsh harriers at leighton moss too! youwillalso see tawny own, s e owl, probably log eared and barn owl in the forest of bowland too. thereareprobablysome hobby'saroundtoo - not sure of there status in the north.

 

[Simongodders]

It's all looking pretty damn good then! Many thanks for replies. Have been walking on the Forest of Bowland before, will certainly keep a keen eye for Goshawks and Eagle Owl's, never seen either!

And my beloved Red kites are fairly close too...

:t:

 

[Gary Jenkins]

Hi Simon there is also a good chance of red kites in the Trough of Bowland as well usually between Lancaster and Dunsop Bridge.Large open areas of farmland available.Eagle Owls are still there and on a good day Goshawks too.Good luck.

 

[On-Firecrest]

The lake district has the worlds highest density of breeding peregrines of 90-110 breding pairs, according to the cumbrian breeding bird atlas.

 

[Simongodders]

Hi Simon there is also a good chance of red kites in the Trough of Bowland as well usually between Lancaster and Dunsop Bridge.Large open areas of farmland available.Eagle Owls are still there and on a good day Goshawks too.Good luck.

Brilliant! Imagine seeing all three in a day's yomping!

 

[Simongodders]

The lake district has the worlds highest density of breeding peregrines of 90-110 breding pairs, according to the cumbrian breeding bird atlas.

The Peregrine is probably my favourite BOP, but one I've seen precious little of, so that's a fabulous statistic to dangle in front of me. Great news.

 

[boddie]

I spent 3 days there in November, I was outside, walking the hills during all the daylight hours and do you know what? All I saw were buzzards, not to quash the enthusiasm, but it might be an idea to ask around for some tried and tested viewing spots if you're really keen.

 

[pmydon]

Don't forget we have a high concentration of barn owls. Caught one in the headlights driving home tonight. After I parked the car, almost deafened by the hooting of tawney owls.

Derek

 

[ikw101]

Just in case you missed it!

 

[boddie]

'you are guaranteed to see deer, red squirrels, ospreys and peregrine falcons'

I'd beg to differ.......

Can't knock the outstanding natural beauty of the landscape, though; breath-taking.

 

[Boom]

Golden Eagle at Haweswater (prob the best time of year for him displaying is around now), Peregrine are all over The Lakes but again there are 2-3 pairs in the Haweswater area, Merlin are also resonably common.Goshawk are a rare breeder in Cumbria but there have been sightings in Grizedale Forest.Bowland is a much better bet for these birds. I was lucky enough to see one on Friday! Also look out for Otters from the Lower Hide at Leighton Moss and also from the Hide at Bassenthwaite. Good luck.

 

[Gary Jenkins]

One day in spring in the Dunsop valley I had Merlin,Kestral,Sparrowhawk,Buzzard,Peregrine,Hen Harrier, and Gos. I only went to find ring ouzel and vsaw them too.
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