10 & 11 th Jan 2025 : Short Eared Owls and a single Roe Deer
The bright, cold sunny weather was set to finish after the weekend so I made the most of it and […]
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9 January 2024 – Snow and Ice with Blue Sky, Barn Owls, Gadwalls, Bullfinches and great views
Another perfect Cumbrian Winters day, so an early morning walk to see what was about in the local haunts. Still
7& 8th January 2025 : Searching for Short Eared Owls – but finding Jay’s, Bullfinches, Reed Buntings, Frozen Swans and distant Barn Owls !
Frozen water & snow, but blue skies, so I headed out to see if the new location for the Short
06 January 2025 : Went to watch one Short Eared Owl and found another !
The Snow had stopped and roads looked mostly clear, so I decided to have a trip up to Workington to
06 January 2025 : Went to watch one Short Eared Owl and found another ! Read Post »
04 January 2025 : Two Short Eared Owls ! as well as Stonechats & Kestrels
4 Jan 2025 : The weather was a bit grey and damp ahead of the impending snow that was forecast,
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1st to 2nd January 2025 : Short Eared Owl, Turnstones , Kestrels, Stonechats and Cormorants- not a bad start to the new birding year !
The New Year started with howling winds and rain, and a report of a Short Eared Owl in Workington, so
29 December 2024 : Martin Mere – Pintails, Godwits, Whoopers, Ruffs & Kingfishers
29 December 2024 : A foggy day but we managed a quick couple of hours at WWT Martin Mere on
29 December 2024 : Martin Mere – Pintails, Godwits, Whoopers, Ruffs & Kingfishers Read Post »
26 December 2024 : Southport & Martin Mere
Boxing day and a trip down South was on the cards, so we packed the car and headed down to
26 December 2024 : Southport & Martin Mere Read Post »
23 & 24 December 2024 : Otters, Swans and Herons
The weather has been grey and damp, but thats not stopped the Christmas wildlife putting on a show, its just
23 & 24 December 2024 : Otters, Swans and Herons Read Post »
15th to 20 th December 2024 : Out and about in West Cumbria
The weather has been a bit cold, wet and windy, but we have had the odd sunny spell and when
15th to 20 th December 2024 : Out and about in West Cumbria Read Post »
11 December 2024 : A few cold icey trips out in West Cumbria
A few times in the past few days the sun has shone, and its been bitterly cold so there were
11 December 2024 : A few cold icey trips out in West Cumbria Read Post »
27 Nov 2024 : Otters, Owls and Mallards !
A nice cold and crisp morning to start the day and so I took a trip a mile or so
27 Nov 2024 : Otters, Owls and Mallards ! Read Post »
26 November 2024 : Quick dusk visit to check on the Barn Owls
Tonight the grey weather disappeared for a short while and so I took a trip up to see how the
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22 November 2024 : Flying Barn Owls and Stonechats, a good night out !
I almost didnt go out tonight as the light was not great and storm “Bert” was due to move in,
22 November 2024 : Flying Barn Owls and Stonechats, a good night out ! Read Post »
17 -21 November 2024 : Mainly Barn Owls in some very cold weather
The weather over the last few days has been very cold, but clear and dry and so I’ve managed to
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13 – 16 November 2024 : A few grey days with sporadic sun and only a few wildlife sightings
The weather has been a bit hit and miss the last few days and so I’ve not managed to get
11 & 12 November 2024 : Barn Owls, Hen Harriers & Goldcrest
At last the mist lifted after what seemed like 40 days and 40 nights and the sun came out ,
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07 November 2024 : Another night of Barn Owl Bums ! and a few birds on the pond
The weather remained wet and grey all day, but there were a few nice surprises on the pond this morning.
07 November 2024 : Another night of Barn Owl Bums ! and a few birds on the pond Read Post »
4 November – Barn Owls at 4.30 pm in West Cumbria
It seems a bit odd going looking at Barn Owls at 3.45pm but it hasn’t been light all day and
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1 – 3 November 2024 – Quick wildlife walks between grey and wet weather
The weather has been poor for the start of November, not much heavy rain but dark, grey and full of
1 – 3 November 2024 – Quick wildlife walks between grey and wet weather Read Post »
27 October 2024 – A quick wander out before the rain set in
The weather was set to change later today, so we decided to have a quick wander localy with the dog,
27 October 2024 – A quick wander out before the rain set in Read Post »
25 / 26 October 2024 : Out and about in West Cumbria
The weather has alternated between great and awful this week so I’ve grabbed whatever time I could to nip out
25 / 26 October 2024 : Out and about in West Cumbria Read Post »
21 October 2024 : Quick walk in West Cumbria after storm Ashley fades
The winds and rain from the past two day storm settled down this evening and for a short while the
21 October 2024 : Quick walk in West Cumbria after storm Ashley fades Read Post »
13 October : Longlands, Parkside and River Esk
The day dawned bright and cold so I took a trip to Longlands Lake, just outside Cleator in West Cumbria.
13 October : Longlands, Parkside and River Esk Read Post »
12 October 2024 : A quick walk around Longlands lake before the rain hits !
With the weather forecast to get worse as the days goes on I decided to take a quick walk around
12 October 2024 : A quick walk around Longlands lake before the rain hits ! Read Post »
10 October 2024 : Early morning walk along the river with Otters and Northern Lights at night
The forecast today was for sun, having almost forgotton what that looked like, I headed out before dawn so that
7 October 2024 : At home at Parkside, Cumbria
Today was wet and grey until 5pm when the clouds lifted and the sun came out, so making the most
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2 – 5 October 2024 : Parkside & Ravenglass wanderings
I’ve only managed a few brief trips out over the past few days, but there have been some highlights. Down
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2 October 2024 : RSPB Leighton Moss, Red Deer & Bearded Reedlings
An early morning start and an unplaned trip to RSPB Leighton Moss, Silverdale, Lancashire. The forecast was good but sadly
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29 September 2024 : St Bees – a few wildlife shots while doing a lifeboat shoot !
So today while we were taking photos of a Lifeboat display, I found myself waiting on the rocks around St
29 September 2024 : St Bees – a few wildlife shots while doing a lifeboat shoot ! Read Post »
29 September 2024 : RNLI Display at St Bees, Cumbria
So today was a little different to normal, in so much that this trip wasn’t wildlife based ( although there
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28 Sept 2024 : Parkiside and Longlands Lake, Cleator Moor, Cumbria
Another bright day in West Cumbria, so an early morning walk to Longlands Lake, I had hoped to see the
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27 September 2024 : Quick Walk Around the Fields
A dry night and so just managed a quick 30min walk around the pond and fields, a great sunset but
27 September 2024 : Quick Walk Around the Fields Read Post »
17 -25 September 2024 : Hares, Owls and Deer
The weather over the past few days has been dryer than of late, but it seems to have been accompanied
17 -25 September 2024 : Hares, Owls and Deer Read Post »
16 September 2024 Moths & Butterflies in Parkside , Cumbria
Today the sun came out in Cumbria, and so we managed to get a few much needed jobs done in
16 September 2024 Moths & Butterflies in Parkside , Cumbria Read Post »
12 September 2024: Barn Owl Chicks Fledged & Snipe on the pond
The rain stopped today so I managed to get up to the quarry to check on the Barn Owl Nest.
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10th September 2024 : Rain stopped play this week apart from a quick walk around locally
This week the weather has been very wet, and very windy and so Ive not managed to get out much,
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4 September 2024 : Hares in West Cumbria and Common Sandpiper at home
A Rainy day that ended in bright sunshine, so I headed out to see how the Hares were doing, spotted
4 September 2024 : Hares in West Cumbria and Common Sandpiper at home Read Post »
1st September 2024 : Barn Owls, Herons, Dippers and Cormorants
The sun has come out in West Cumbria ! The weekend started off with an early morning walk from Parkside
1st September 2024 : Barn Owls, Herons, Dippers and Cormorants Read Post »
28,29 & 30th August 2024 : Grey wet weather slowly improving, one Barn Owl Chick left in the nest and adult hunting
The weather continues to be torrential rain so the last few days have been a case of nipping out when
26 August 2024 : Wet weather continues and two Barn Owl Chicks still remain in the nest
Tonight the weather broke for a short while and so i took a trip out, picking my way through the
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24 August 2024 : Storm clouds gathering with Barn Owls and Deer in West Cumbria
Storm clouds were gathering tonight, so before the rain hit I took a trip to check up on the Barn
24 August 2024 : Storm clouds gathering with Barn Owls and Deer in West Cumbria Read Post »
16 to 22 August 2024 : Wet, windy and mainly trapped inside with quick trips out to check on Barn Owl chicks ( photos not great , for reference only ! )
16 to 22 August 2024 : Wet windy and grey Not good weather here at all, and so trips out
15 August 2024 : A bright end to a very wet day so a local walk – Swallows & Hares
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14 August : A quick check on the Barn Owl chicks and a wander around the garden at home
14 August 2024 : A bright day with a cloudy evening Took a trip up to check on the progress
14 August : A quick check on the Barn Owl chicks and a wander around the garden at home Read Post »
13 August 2024 : Dry end to a wet day so a short walk from home
13 August 2024 : Wet and grey day with rain and wind, but ended bright for the last few hours
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12 August 2024 : Barn Owls and Grey Herons in West Cumbria
12 August 2024 : A warm, sunny evening so a short walk to see how the Barn Owl chicks are
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12 August 2024 : Northern Lights from Parkside, Cumbria
11pm 12 August 2024 : Parkside, Cleator Moor, Cumbria Tonight the skies were clear and there was a forecast for
12 August 2024 : Northern Lights from Parkside, Cumbria Read Post »
11 August 2024 : Owls and Peregrines mainly but some interesting additions
11 August 2024 : Sunny weather in the main so a nice early morning walk and a short evening one
11 August 2024 : Owls and Peregrines mainly but some interesting additions Read Post »
09 August 2024 : Evevning walk in West Cumbria
9 August 2024 : A quick walk on a very windy evening A dry but very windy evening so I
09 August 2024 : Evevning walk in West Cumbria Read Post »
07 August 2024 : A Wander around the local fields
7 August 2024 : A grey night with a bit of sun but rain in the air, so just a
07 August 2024 : A Wander around the local fields Read Post »
06 August 2024 : Morning walk to check on Barn Owls
06 August 2024 : Morning walk out in sun to see how the Barn Owls nest was doing Just a
06 August 2024 : Morning walk to check on Barn Owls Read Post »
03 August 2024 : Afternoon walk in West Cumbria
03 August 2024 : Afternoon walk in West Cumbria 3 August 2024, Grey ish weather a trip tot he quarry
03 August 2024 : Afternoon walk in West Cumbria Read Post »
1 August 2024 : West Cumbria. Peregrines flying and Barn Owl Chicks fledged
1 August 2024 : West Cumbria. Peregrines flying and Barn Owl Chicks fledged 1 August 2024 : A sunny evening
1 August 2024 : West Cumbria. Peregrines flying and Barn Owl Chicks fledged Read Post »
31 July 2024 : Peregrine Falcon with one of its young tonight
31 July 2024 : Peregrine Falcon with one of its young tonight 31 July 2024 : Another nice sunny day
31 July 2024 : Peregrine Falcon with one of its young tonight Read Post »
30 July 2024 : Barn Owls flying and chicks feldging at sunset in West Cumbria
30 July 2024 : Barn Owls flying and chicks feldging at sunset in West Cumbria 30 July 2024 : It
30 July 2024 : Barn Owls flying and chicks feldging at sunset in West Cumbria Read Post »
29 July 2024 : A Stoat trying to raid a Barn Owl Nest and a Perigrine Falcon
29 July 2024 : A Stoat trying to raid a Barn Owl Nest and a Perigrine Falcon The sun was
29 July 2024 : A Stoat trying to raid a Barn Owl Nest and a Perigrine Falcon Read Post »
28th July 2024 : Early morning wander in West Cumbria
28 July 2024 : Bright and sunny early morning walk The sun was out at 5.00am today and so was
28th July 2024 : Early morning wander in West Cumbria Read Post »
26 , 27 July : Barn Owl Chicks nearly ready to roost
26 & 27 July 2024 : Dry weather and some sun The weather finaly broke and so had a trip
26 , 27 July : Barn Owl Chicks nearly ready to roost Read Post »
24 July 2024 : Barn Owls in West Cumbria
24 July 2024 : Barn Owl in West Cumbria 24 July 2024 : Blue Sky and Cloud changing every ten
24 July 2024 : Barn Owls in West Cumbria Read Post »
18 July 2024 : Evening Hares, West Cumbria
18 July 2024 : Evening Hares, West Cumbria 18 July 2024 : A humid and dark evening, so I took
18 July 2024 : Evening Hares, West Cumbria Read Post »
19 July 2024 : St bees head
19 July 2024 : St bees head Windy and overcast 18 Juky 2024 : Cloudy and windy but very warm
19 July 2024 : St bees head Read Post »
13 to 17 July 2024 : West Cumbria
13 to 17 July 2024 : Peregrines, Kestrels and Barn Owls 13 to 17 July 2024 : Brief spells of
13 to 17 July 2024 : West Cumbria Read Post »
August 2023 18.08.23 : Evening walk in West Cumbria, Hares, Swallows and Martins
August 2023 18.08.23 : Evening walk in West Cumbria, Hares, Swallows and Martins 18.08.23 : Slow walk this evening around
August 2023 18.08.23 : Evening walk in West Cumbria, Hares, Swallows and Martins Read Post »
August 2023 06.08.23 – Hares in the evening , West Cumbria
August 2023 06.08.23 – Hares in the evening , West Cumbria 06.08.23 – An Evening stroll in the fields of
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July 2023 25.07.23 : Cogra Moss, Ennerdale
July 2023 25.07.23 : Cogra Moss, Ennerdale Another early start and a trip to Cogra Moss, Ennerdale. Sunny but with
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July 2023 25.07.23 : Roe Deer at Bassenthwaite Lake Staion, Cumbria
July 2023 25.07.23 : Roe Deer at Bassenthwaite Lake Staion, Cumbria Pouring with rain and all the light gone this
July 2023 25.07.23 : Roe Deer at Bassenthwaite Lake Staion, Cumbria Read Post »
June 2023 27.06.23 : A wet week in Cumbria
June 2023 27.06.23 : A wet week in Cumbria After a few weeks of great weather and long evening walks,
June 2023 27.06.23 : A wet week in Cumbria Read Post »
June 2023 22.06.23 : Evening hare walk after work
June 2023 22.06.23 : Evening hare walk after work Took a short walk after work to look for the hares,
June 2023 22.06.23 : Evening hare walk after work Read Post »
June 2023 21.06.23 : Evening hare walk and then a stroll around Parkside
June 2023 21.06.23 : Evening hare walk and then a stroll around Parkside The longest day today so a good
June 2023 21.06.23 : Evening hare walk and then a stroll around Parkside Read Post »
June 2023 19.06.23 : A walk along the Calder river and evening Hare walk
June 2023 19.06.23 : A walk along the Calder river and evening Hare walk Today I wanted to see if
June 2023 19.06.23 : A walk along the Calder river and evening Hare walk Read Post »
June 2023 15.06.23 Parkside round up and West Cumbria explore
June 2023 15.06.23 Parkside round up and West Cumbria explore Another Hot day, and evening in Cumbria, by the pond
June 2023 15.06.23 Parkside round up and West Cumbria explore Read Post »
June 2023 13.06.23 – 14.06.23 Parkside round up and West Cumbria explore
June 2023 13.06.23 – 14.06.23 Parkside round up and West Cumbria explore The hot westher continues and with it the
June 2023 13.06.23 – 14.06.23 Parkside round up and West Cumbria explore Read Post »
June 2023 09.06.23 – 12.06.23 Parkside, Cleator Moor, and Ponsonby Tarn, Gosforth, Cumbria
June 2023 09.06.23 – 12.06.23 Parkside, Cleator Moor, and Ponsonby Tarn, Gosforth, Cumbria An evening wander in the West Cumbria
08.06.23: High Leys quarry, Rowrah, Cumbria
08.06.23: High Leys quarry, Rowrah, Cumbria Short walk out today as I’m getting over a chest infection, but the short
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12 July 2024 West Cumbria
12 July 2024 : West Cumbria Wandering A cloudy day with Sunny spells and some great birds A dry today
12 July 2024 West Cumbria Read Post »
4th April 2023, St Bees Head
April 2023 St Bees Head ( by the lighthouse ) , Cumbria : 03.04.23 04.04.23 : Took a trip up
4th April 2023, St Bees Head Read Post »
1 to 4th April 2023
April 2023 Parkside Pond , River Ehen, Cleator Moor cycle track : Cumbria 01.04.23- 04.04.23 01.04.23 : The Martins are
1 to 4th April 2023 Read Post »
28 March 2023 : Parkside
March 2023 Parkside Pond , Cleator Moor, Cumbria 28.03.23 28.03.23 : Today the Sand Martins came home! Spring must be
28 March 2023 : Parkside Read Post »
20 MArch 2023 Parkside
March 2023 Parkside Pond , Cleator Moor, Cumbria 20.03.23
20 MArch 2023 Parkside Read Post »
16 t0 20 March 2023
March 2023 Out and about West Cumbria -16.03.23 – 20.03.23
16 t0 20 March 2023 Read Post »
July 8th 2024 : Parkside and Isel , West Cumbria
July 8th 2024 : Parkside and Isel , West Cumbria 8th July 2024 : Out and about in West Cumbria
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7 July 2024 : Barn Owl in the sunset , West Cumbria
7 July 2024 : Barn Owl in the sunset , West Cumbria 7 July 2024 : West Cumbria Tonight was
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6 July 2024 : Quick visit to Solway Moss reserve, West Cumbria
6 July 2024 : Quick visit to Solway Moss reserve, West Cumbria The day dawned overcast and so we had
6 July 2024 : Quick visit to Solway Moss reserve, West Cumbria Read Post »
June 22 2024 : Bempton Cliffs, Yorkshire
22 June 2024 : RSPB Bempton Cliffs, Yorkshire Sunny day but a late start so arrived 1.30pm We intended to
June 22 2024 : Bempton Cliffs, Yorkshire Read Post »
June 21 2024 – Lincoln fens
June 21 2024 – Lincolnshire Fens 21 June 2024 – Lincoln Fens nature reserve on a cloudy morning We had
June 21 2024 – Lincoln fens Read Post »
20 June 2024 : West Cumbria river walks, Otters, Damsel Flies & Osyter Catchers
20 June 2024 : West Cumbria River Walk, Otters, Damsel Flies & Oyster Catchers Sunny day with light breeze A
20 June 2024 : West Cumbria river walks, Otters, Damsel Flies & Osyter Catchers Read Post »
17 June 2024 : Out and About in West Cumbria
17 June 2024 : Workington & Cleator Moor Changable weather with the odd bright spell Just a quick trip today,
17 June 2024 : Out and About in West Cumbria Read Post »
14 June 2024 : Out and about West Cumbria
14 June 2024 : Out and about West Cumbria A wet day brightening up towards evening Today started off wet,
14 June 2024 : Out and about West Cumbria Read Post »
January 09/01/24 Meadow Pipits & Geese and a flyby by a Great Egret on my walks around Parkside, Cleator Moor, Cumbria
January 09/01/24 Meadow Pipits & Geese and a flyby by a Great Egret on my walks around Parkside, Cleator Moor,
January 08/01/24 Walks around Parkside, Cleator Moor, Cumbria
January 08/01/24 Walks around Parkside, Cleator Moor, Cumbria January 08 2024 : Parkside, Cleator Moor, Cumbria Sunny but cold in
January 08/01/24 Walks around Parkside, Cleator Moor, Cumbria Read Post »
January 01/01/2024 – 05/01/2024 Walks around Parkside, Cleator Moor, Cumbria
January 01/01/2024 – 05/01/2024 Walks around Parkside, Cleator Moor, Cumbria January 2024 : Parkside, Cleator Moor, Cumbria Well its been
January 01/01/2024 – 05/01/2024 Walks around Parkside, Cleator Moor, Cumbria Read Post »
13/06/24 : Early morning walk in West Cumbria
13 June 2024 : Early morning walk and Otters ! Grey start to the day, but set to rain later
13/06/24 : Early morning walk in West Cumbria Read Post »
12 June 2024 : Parkside Wanderings in the evening light
12 June 2024 : Wanderings at dusk in Parkside, Cumbria Bright, sunny evening with no wind A bright, still evening
12 June 2024 : Parkside Wanderings in the evening light Read Post »
April 27 2024 : Steel Brow, Frizington, West Cumbria Another cold early morning & Late Evening
April 27 2024 : Steel Brow, Frizington, West Cumbria Another cold early morning & Late Evening 27 April 2024 Cold
April 26 2024 : Steel Brow, Frizington, West Cumbria A frosty early morning
April 26 2024 : Steel Brow, Frizington, West Cumbria A frosty early morning 26April 2024 Frosty bright start to the
April 26 2024 : Steel Brow, Frizington, West Cumbria A frosty early morning Read Post »
April 25 2024 : Parkside, Cleator Moor, West Cumbria A bright and cold morning
April 25 2024 : Parkside, Cleator Moor, West Cumbria A bright and cold morning 25 April 2024 bright start to
April 25 2024 : Parkside, Cleator Moor, West Cumbria A bright and cold morning Read Post »
April 24 2024 : West Cumbria A bright and cold morning
April 24 2024 : West Cumbria A bright and cold morning 24 April 2024 bright start to the day Quick
April 24 2024 : West Cumbria A bright and cold morning Read Post »
April 22 2024 : Parkside , Cleator Moor, Cumbria A bright Sunny day first thing clouding over later
April 22 2024 : Parkside , Cleator Moor, Cumbria A bright Sunny day first thing clouding over later 22 April
April 20 2024 : Parkside , Cleator Moor, Cumbria A bright Sunny day, the first in a while/
April 20 2024 : Parkside , Cleator Moor, Cumbria A bright Sunny day, the first in a while/ 20 April
April 17 2024 : Parkside , Cleator Moor, Cumbria A cold but sunny evening
April 17 2024 : Parkside , Cleator Moor, Cumbria A cold but sunny evening 17 April 2024, evening Nice evening
April 17 2024 : Parkside , Cleator Moor, Cumbria A cold but sunny evening Read Post »
03 June – 11 June – West Cumbrian Wanderings!
03 June – 11 June – West Cumbrian Wanderings! Another week of poor weather so no major days for good
03 June – 11 June – West Cumbrian Wanderings! Read Post »
02 June 2024 – Steel Brow, Frizington, a cloudy end to the day but worth the trip
02 June 2024 : Steel Brow, Frizington, West Cumbria, a cloudy end to the day. The sun had gone today
02 June 2024 – Steel Brow, Frizington, a cloudy end to the day but worth the trip Read Post »
01 June 2024 – Dent Fell and Steel Brow, on a sunny day
01 Jne 2024 – A sunny day with some wind and light cloud Today was the first day in a
01 June 2024 – Dent Fell and Steel Brow, on a sunny day Read Post »
May 27 – 31 2024 – “steel brow and `Parkside, West Cumbria. Sunny and cloudy in equal measure
May 27 to 31 2024 – Steel Brow, Frizington, West Cumbria The weather has been very hit and miss and
May 26 – 29 2024 West Cumbria
May 26 – 29 2024 West Cumbria A wet few days with some bright evenings so not a huge amount
May 26 – 29 2024 West Cumbria Read Post »
May 25 2024 : West Cumbria A bright sunnyday, but not so at 5.45am when the Otter came to visit !
May 25 Cleator Moor, West Cumbria The Otter return today for the second time, this time though he arrived at
May 24 2024 : West Cumbria Dark and very wet ! raining hard early morning
May 24 Parkside,Cleator Moor, West Cumbria 8am in the pouring rain and I spotted something unusual in the water of
May 24 2024 : West Cumbria Dark and very wet ! raining hard early morning Read Post »
May 21 & 22 2024 : West Cumbria Sunny on Tuesday very wet on Wednesday !
May 21 & 22 Parkside,Cleator Moor, West Cumbria An early morning walk away from Parkside and just a lone hare
May 21 & 22 2024 : West Cumbria Sunny on Tuesday very wet on Wednesday ! Read Post »
May 20 2024 : West Cumbria Sunny evening with clouds rolling in
May 20 Steel Brow, West Cumbria A quick evening jaunt up to Steel Brow to see what was about, and
May 20 2024 : West Cumbria Sunny evening with clouds rolling in Read Post »
May 17-20 2024 : West Cumbria The bright and sunny weekend with the odd spell of mist
May 17-20 Parkside, West Cumbria A very hot weekend and not much wildlife about when it was cool enough to
May 17-20 2024 : West Cumbria The bright and sunny weekend with the odd spell of mist Read Post »
May 16 2024 : West Cumbria The bright and sunny start to the day
May 16: Steel Brow, Frizington, & Parkside, West Cumbria A bright early morning and a short walk, Buzzards, Stonechats, Oyster
May 16 2024 : West Cumbria The bright and sunny start to the day Read Post »
May 14 2024 : West Cumbria The end of a very wet day
May 14: Steel Brow, Frizington, & Parkside, West Cumbria It was raining all day , so when a little bit
May 14 2024 : West Cumbria The end of a very wet day Read Post »
May 12 2024 : West Cumbria A sunny weekend
May 12 : Steel Brow, Frizington, & Parkside, West Cumbria A slow weekend wildlife wise as the first good weekend
May 12 2024 : West Cumbria A sunny weekend Read Post »
May 08 2024 : West Cumbria A grey cloudy early morning walk
May 08 : Steel Brow, Frizington, West Cumbria An quick early morning walk in a cloudy gloomy haze. No sign
May 08 2024 : West Cumbria A grey cloudy early morning walk Read Post »
May 07 2024 : West Cumbria A bright early morning walk
May 07 : West Cumbria An early morning wander looking for a Cuckoo which was a no show, happily though
May 07 2024 : West Cumbria A bright early morning walk Read Post »
May 05 2024 : Watchtree Nature Reserve, Carlise, West Cumbria A grey day with poor light
May 05 : Watchtree nature reserve near Carlisle, West Cumbria A dark, grey day, but no rain so we had
May 05 2024 : Watchtree Nature Reserve, Carlise, West Cumbria A grey day with poor light Read Post »
May 03 2024 : Parkside, Cleator Morr, West Cumbria Cumbria An early walk on the cycle track bit grey with hints of sun !
May 03 : Wst Cumbria near Frizington An early quick dog walk along the cycle track and theres plenty about,
May 02 2024 : West Cumbria Cumbria A cold day with sun early on but clouding over later with a biting wind
May 02 : Wst Cumbria near Frizington A cloudy end to a nice bright but windy day, I managed to
April 16 2024 : Parkside , Cleator Moor, Cumbria A cold but sunny evening and a quick wander to see what was about
April 16 2024 : Parkside , Cleator Moor, Cumbria A cold but sunny evening and a quick wander to see
April 15 2024 : Parkside , Cleator Moor, Cumbria Wet and windy with rain and hail storms
April 15 2024 : Parkside , Cleator Moor, Cumbria Wet and windy with rain and hail storms 15 April 2024:
April 15 2024 : Parkside , Cleator Moor, Cumbria Wet and windy with rain and hail storms Read Post »
April 14 2024 : Parkside , Cleator Moor, Cumbria Wet and Misty Sunday
April 14 2024 : Parkside , Cleator Moor, Cumbria Wet and Misty Sunday 14 April 2024: Parkside , Cleator Moor,
April 14 2024 : Parkside , Cleator Moor, Cumbria Wet and Misty Sunday Read Post »
April 12 -14 2024 : Parkside , Cleator Moor, Cumbria Wet and Misty with a very odd patch of sun !
April 12 -14 2024 : Parkside , Cleator Moor, Cumbria Wet and Misty with a very odd patch of sun
April 10-11 2024 : Parkside , Cleator Moor, Cumbria Wet and Misty with a very odd patch of sun !
April 10-11 2024 : Parkside , Cleator Moor, Cumbria Wet and Misty with a very odd patch of sun !
April 08 – 09 2024 : Parkside , Cleator Moor, Cumbria Tail end of a storm, sun, showers, wind and rainbows and of course rain
April 08 – 09 2024 : Parkside , Cleator Moor, Cumbria Tail end of a storm, sun, showers, wind and
April 07 2024 : Parkside , Cleator Moor, Cumbria Tail end of a storm, sun, showers, wind and rainbows
April 07 2024 : Parkside , Cleator Moor, Cumbria Tail end of a storm, sun, showers, wind and rainbows 07
April 06 2024 : Parkside , Cleator Moor, Cumbria Tail end of a storm, windy and very quick changing weather
April 06 2024 : Parkside , Cleator Moor, Cumbria Tail end of a storm, windy and very quick changing weather
April 03 2024 : Parkside , Cleator Moor, Cumbria A wet day today but still some interesting birds on the pond
April 03 2024 : Parkside , Cleator Moor, Cumbria A wet day today but still some interesting birds on the
April 01 2024 : Parkside , Cleator Moor, Cumbria A mixed weekend ending in rain but with some sun as well
April 01 2024 : Parkside , Cleator Moor, Cumbria A mixed weekend ending in rain but with some sun as
March 24 2024 : Parkside , Cleator Moor, Cumbria The sun came out and with it the first Swallow of the year arrived over the pond today.
March 24 2024 : Parkside , Cleator Moor, Cumbria The sun came out and with it the first Swallow of
March 16 2024 : Parkside , Cleator Moor, Cumbria Another grey old day with the odd spot of sun to rush out in with the camera !
March 16 2024 : Parkside , Cleator Moor, Cumbria Another grey old day with the odd spot of sun to
March 13 2024 : Parkside , Cleator Moor, Cumbria Another grey old day with the odd spot of sun to rush out in with the camera !
March 13 2024 : Parkside , Cleator Moor, Cumbria Another grey old day with the odd spot of sun to
March 10 2024 : Parkside , Cleator Moor, Cumbria Another grey old day with the odd spot of sun to rush out in with the camera !
March 10 2024 : Parkside , Cleator Moor, Cumbria Another grey old day with the odd spot of sun to
March 09 2024 : Parkside , Cleator Moor, Cumbria A grey old day with the odd spot of sun to rush out in with the camera !
March 09 2024 : Parkside , Cleator Moor, Cumbria A grey old day with the odd spot of sun to
March 07 2024 : Parkside , Cleator Moor, Cumbria A cold bright day, and a quick evening stroll
March 07 2024 : Parkside , Cleator Moor, Cumbria A cold bright day, and a quick evening stroll March 07
March 02 & 03 2024 : Parkside , Cleator Moor, Cumbria A weekend of mixed weather but some good wildlife
March 02 & 03 2024 : Parkside , Cleator Moor, Cumbria A weekend of mixed weather but some good wildlife
March 01 2024 : Parkside , Cleator Moor, Cumbria
March 01 2024 : Parkside , Cleator Moor, Cumbria A cold wet day on West Cumbria March 01 2024: Parkside
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January 25/01/24 – 28/01/24 Parkside, Cleator, Cumbria
January 25/01/24 – 28/01/24 Parkside, Cleator, Cumbria January 28/01/24 A mixed weekend weatherwise, but the sun did shine on occasion
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January 24/01/24 Parkside, Cleator, Cumbria
January 24/01/24 Parkside, Cleator, Cumbria January 24/01/24 Tody was the tail end of a storm and it didnt really get
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January 19/01/24 From the kitchen window ! Parkside, Cleator, Cumbria
January 19/01/24 From the kitchen window ! Parkside, Cleator, Cumbria January 19/01/24 Nothing much out and about today, but just
January 19/01/24 From the kitchen window ! Parkside, Cleator, Cumbria Read Post »
January 18/01/24 Around and about Parkside, Cleator, Cumbria
January 18/01/24 Around and about Parkside, Cleator, Cumbria January 18/01/24 Another cold day with frost on the ground, only managed
January 18/01/24 Around and about Parkside, Cleator, Cumbria Read Post »
January 15/01/24 Walk around Longlands lake, Cleator, Cumbria
January 15/01/24 Walk around Longlands lake, Cleator, Cumbria January 15/01/24 Very cold and frosty this morning but the sun was
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January 14/01/24 Sheep in the sunset and a crow in a tree, Cleator Moor, Cumbria
January 14/01/24 Sheep in the sunset and a crow in a tree, Cleator Moor, Cumbria January 14 2024 : Parkside,
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January 13/01/24 Pheasants, Gooseanders, Herons and Teal on my walks around Parkside, Cleator Moor, Cumbria
January 13/01/24 Pheasants, Gooseanders, Herons and Teal on my walks around Parkside, Cleator Moor, Cumbria January 13 2024 : Parkside,
December 2023 – West Cumbria
December 2023 – Parkside and Local Area Dec 2023 : This month has been a bit of a poor birding
December 2023 – West Cumbria Read Post »
Nov 16 2023 Galapagos
Santa Fe from Santa Cruz Boat trip To Santa Fe island from Finch Bay on Santa Cruz, and the last
Nov 16 2023 Galapagos Read Post »
Nov 15 2023 Galapagos
Santa Cruz to South Plaza island 15/11/23 : Bus to the North of Santa cruise to board the Sea lion
Nov 15 2023 Galapagos Read Post »
Nov 13 2023 – Nov 14 2023 Galapagos
Galapagos – Santa Cruz from Isabela via Baltra 13/11/23 : Isabela Island to Baltra, then boat trip across to Santa
Nov 13 2023 – Nov 14 2023 Galapagos Read Post »
Nov 10 2023 to Nov 12 2023 – Galapagos
Galapagos days 8 to 10- Isabela island 10/11/23 :Isabela Island Flight from San Cristobel to Isabela and a day in
Nov 10 2023 to Nov 12 2023 – Galapagos Read Post »
November 06 2023 to 09 Nov 2023 Galapagos
November 2023 : Days 4 to 7 Galapagos , San Cristobal 06/11/23 : We arrive from Quito at San Cristobel
November 06 2023 to 09 Nov 2023 Galapagos Read Post »
1/11/23 – 3/11/23 : Ecuador
1/11/23 – 3/11/23 : November 2023 Ecuador and the Galapagos Trip. Day 1 to 3 in Ecuador before flying to
1/11/23 – 3/11/23 : Ecuador Read Post »
October 2023 23/10/23 : Dawn at the Esk estuary with lots of birds in flight over the river , Muncaster, Cumbria
October 2023 23/10/23 : Dawn at the Esk estuary with lots of birds in flight over the river , Muncaster,
October 2023 17.10.23 : Early morning walk along the Esk estuary at Muncaster, Cumbria
October 2023 17.10.23 : Early morning walk along the Esk estuary at Muncaster, Cumbria 17.10.23 : An early morning walk
October 2023 17.10.23 : Early morning walk along the Esk estuary at Muncaster, Cumbria Read Post »
October 2023 16.10.23 : Early morining trip to Leigthton Moss RSPB to see the Stags in rutt
October 2023 16.10.23 : Early morining trip to Leigthton Moss RSPB to see the Stags in rutt 16.10.23 : Today
October 2023 14.10.23 : Quick walk before work at Bassenthwaite
October 2023 14.10.23 : Quick walk before work at Bassenthwaite 14.10.23 : Misty , cold morning with frost on the
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October 2023 09.10.23 : Walk along the river Esk below Muncaster looking for Otters but finding lots of other wildlife
October 2023 09.10.23 : Walk along the river Esk below Muncaster looking for Otters but finding lots of other wildlife
October 2023 03.10.23 : Cormarant on the pnd at Parkside and a barn owl caught on trail cam
October 2023 03.10.23 : Cormarant on the pnd at Parkside and a barn owl caught on trail cam 03.10.23 :
October 2023 02.10.23 : Esk estuary at Muncaster and Home at Parkside, Cleator Moor
October 2023 02.10.23 : Esk estuary at Muncaster and Home at Parkside, Cleator Moor 02.10.23 : Started the day with
October 2023 02.10.23 : Esk estuary at Muncaster and Home at Parkside, Cleator Moor Read Post »
September 2023 25.09.23 : Mute Swans on the pond at Parkside, Cleator Moor, Cumbria
September 2023 25.09.23 : Mute Swans on the pond at Parkside, Cleator Moor, Cumbria 29.09.23 : Tonight I went to
September 2023 25.09.23 : Mute Swans on the pond at Parkside, Cleator Moor, Cumbria Read Post »
September 2023 25.09.23 : Mute Swans on the pond at Parkside, Cleator Moor, Cumbria
September 2023 25.09.23 : Mute Swans on the pond at Parkside, Cleator Moor, Cumbria 25.09.23 : Windy day at Parkside,
September 2023 25.09.23 : Mute Swans on the pond at Parkside, Cleator Moor, Cumbria Read Post »
September 2023 23.09.23 : Garden birds at home in Parkside, Cleator Moor, Cumbria
September 2023 23.09.23 : Garden birds at home in Parkside, Cleator Moor, Cumbria 24.09.23 : A wet and windy day
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September 2023 23.09.23 : Garden birds at home in Parkside, Cleator Moor, Cumbria
September 2023 23.09.23 : Garden birds at home in Parkside, Cleator Moor, Cumbria 23.09.23 : A day of mixed weather
September 2023 23.09.23 : Garden birds at home in Parkside, Cleator Moor, Cumbria Read Post »
September 2023 22.09.23 : RSPB Leighton Moss. Torrential rain and cloud cover
September 2023 22.09.23 : RSPB Leighton Moss. Torrential rain and cloud cover 22.09.23 : An early start today as the
September 2023 22.09.23 : RSPB Leighton Moss. Torrential rain and cloud cover Read Post »
September 2023 21.09.23 : Muncaster & the Esk estuary
September 2023 21.09.23 : Muncaster & the Esk estuary 21.09.23 : Break in the cold weather with a strong breeze
September 2023 21.09.23 : Muncaster & the Esk estuary Read Post »
September 2023 13.09.23 – 14.09.23 : Evening walks in Parkside, Cleator Moor, Cumbria, and further in West Cumbria for the Hares
September 2023 13.09.23 – 14.09.23 : Evening walks in Parkside, Cleator Moor, Cumbria, and further in West Cumbria for the
September 2023 07.09.23 : Evening walk in Parkside, Cleator Moor, Cumbria
September 2023 07.09.23 : Evening walk in Parkside, Cleator Moor, Cumbria 0.09.23 : The good weather came to end today
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September 2023 07.09.23 : Evening walk in Parkside, Cleator Moor, Cumbria
September 2023 07.09.23 : Evening walk in Parkside, Cleator Moor, Cumbria 07.09.23 : Evening walk around Parkside then further afield
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September 2023 01.09.23 – 05.09.23 : Walk at dawn around Eskmeals natured reserve on the Esk estuary and walks around Parkside, Cleator Moor
September 2023 01.09.23 – 05.09.23 : Walk at dawn around Eskmeals natured reserve on the Esk estuary and walks around
August 2023 30.08.23 : Evening walk in Parkside, Cleator Moor, Cumbria
August 2023 30.08.23 : Evening walk in Parkside, Cleator Moor, Cumbria 30.08.23 : Evening walk to see if I could
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August 2023 29.08.23 : Evening walk in Parkside, Cleator Moor, Cumbria
August 2023 29.08.23 : Evening walk in Parkside, Cleator Moor, Cumbria 29.08.23 : An early morning walk from Calder Bridge
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August 2023 28.08.23 : Evening walk in Parkside, Cleator Moor, Cumbria
August 2023 28.08.23 : Evening walk in Parkside, Cleator Moor, Cumbria 28.08.23 : Evening walk around the fields tonight, I
August 2023 28.08.23 : Evening walk in Parkside, Cleator Moor, Cumbria Read Post »
August 2023 17.08.23 : Roe Deer, Buzzards, Swallows & Sand Martins, Bassenthwaite, Cumbria.
August 2023 17.08.23 : Roe Deer, Buzzards, Swallows & Sand Martins, Bassenthwaite, Cumbria. 17.08.23 : A quick Walk this morning
August 2023 13.08.23 – Hares in wet weather , West Cumbria
August 2023 13.08.23 – Hares in wet weather , West Cumbria 13.08.23 : The peroid of wet weather continues in
August 2023 13.08.23 – Hares in wet weather , West Cumbria Read Post »
August 2023 03.08.23 : Ravenglass and Parkside, West Cumbria
August 2023 03.08.23 : Ravenglass and Parkside, West Cumbria 03.08.23 : Early trip to Ravenglass, nice weather but sadly my
August 2023 03.08.23 : Ravenglass and Parkside, West Cumbria Read Post »
July 2023 24.07.23 : Drigg dunes and Parkside
July 2023 24.07.23 : Drigg dunes and Parkside An early start and a trip to Drigg dunes, the sun was
July 2023 24.07.23 : Drigg dunes and Parkside Read Post »
July 2023 18.07.23 : Ponsonby tarn and Parkside
July 2023 18.07.23 : Ponsonby tarn and Parkside A nice evening today so a quick stroll to see what was
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July 2023 18.07.23 : Ponsonby tarn and Parkside
July 2023 18.07.23 : Ponsonby tarn and Parkside Today the weather broke and for a short while the sun came
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July 2023 10.07.23 – Leighton Moss RSPB reserve and Morecambe Bay Marsh Harriers with Juveniles RSPB Leighton Moss
July 2023 10.07.23 – Leighton Moss RSPB reserve and Morecambe Bay Marsh Harriers with Juveniles RSPB Leighton Moss Today was
Bassenthwaite Lake , Cumbria ( 07.02.23)
Febuary 2023 Bassenthwaite Lake , Cumbria ( 07.02.23) very wet dark and rainy !
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July 2023 01.07.23 – 09.07.23 – A wet and wild week at Parkside so just a few updates
July 2023 01.07.23 – 09.07.23 – A wet and wild week at Parkside so just a few updates A week
July 2023 01.07.23 – 09.07.23 – A wet and wild week at Parkside so just a few updates Read Post »
June 2023 04.06.23: Hares out and about in West Cumbria
June 2023 04.06.23: Hares out and about in West Cumbria The birds may have been quiet in this nesting season
June 2023 04.06.23: Hares out and about in West Cumbria Read Post »
June 2023 03.06.23 : Out and about in West Cumbria
June 2023 03.06.23 : Out and about in West Cumbria Hot and sunny day today, with the majority of the
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01.06.23 : Parkside Cumbria and further afield for hares
June 2023 01.06.23 : Parkside Cumbria and further afield for hares The birds have been somewhat quite of late at
01.06.23 : Parkside Cumbria and further afield for hares Read Post »
30 May 2023
May 2023 30.04.23 : RSPB Leighton Moss, Sliverdale, Lancashire Early morning start and a trip to Leioghton Moss to get
29 May 2023
May 2023 29.04.23 : Drigg Sand dunes and Beach : Skylarks Took a trip to the nature reserve and Drigg
24 to 29 May 2023
May 2023 24.05.23 – 29.05.23 Wanderings around home and West Cumbria Spring is well and truely here with all the
16 to 24 May 2023 : Wanderings around Cornudella,Spain
16 to 24 May 2023 : Wanderings around Cornudella,Spain
16 to 24 May 2023 : Wanderings around Cornudella,Spain Read Post »
08 to 18 May 2023
May 2023 08.05.23 – 16.05.23 Parkside, Cumbria and Surrounding area While the garden has gone quieter with birds nesting the
01 – 07 May 2023
01.05.23 – 07.05.23 : Wandering around West Cumbria The first week of May and Spring is very much here in
30.04.2023
April 2023 30.04.23 : Evening Hares on a misty day 30.04.23 : It was a wet and misty evening and
24.04.23
April 2023 24.04.2023 – 25.04.23 : Sunset Hares and morning Swallows 24.04.23 – 25.04.23 : The evening of the 24th
23.04.2023
April 2023 23.04.2023 : Some nice weather so a early morning walk and an evening wander. 23.04.23 : The weather
20 April 2023
April 2023 20.04.2023 : An evening stroll to look for Hares 20.04.23 : Went for a evening walk to look
18.04.23 Cogra Moss
18.04.2023 : Cogra Moss, Ennerdale Cumbria, early morning 18.04.23: Trip to Cogra Moss at sunrise, cold and clear. Walked around
18.04.23 Cogra Moss Read Post »
April 18 2023
April 2023 18.04.2023 :High Leys Quarry, Rowrah, Cumbria. A quick trip on my way back from Cogra moss in the
17 April 2023
April 2023 17.04.2023 : Parkside , Cleator Moor, Cumbria. Evening stroll around the pond at Dusk 17.04.23 : After a
14 April 2023
April 2023 14.04.2023 : Parkside , Cleator Moor, Cumbria. Bright, cold and a nice sunset 14.04.23 : Not much happening
11 April 2023
April 2023 11.04.2023 : Parkside , Cleator Moor, Cumbria. Very wet and windy and gettingt towards dusk but lots of