Eccup Challange
Posted 19-10-09 at 09:38 PM by amanda
19.10.09
Wet and dark this morrning walking round the reserve,did see the Herons near the edge of the water,but soon went when they saw me in my bright blue rain coat!!!
Did try walking round the edge of the water but got stuck in the mud up to my knees
(must take more care when out on my own)
There are birds out on the water but it's so big even with my bins i can't tell what they are.The best thing was the Red Kite flying over my head.Had a good two hour walk despite the lack of new birds
Wet and dark this morrning walking round the reserve,did see the Herons near the edge of the water,but soon went when they saw me in my bright blue rain coat!!!
Did try walking round the edge of the water but got stuck in the mud up to my knees
(must take more care when out on my own)There are birds out on the water but it's so big even with my bins i can't tell what they are.The best thing was the Red Kite flying over my head.Had a good two hour walk despite the lack of new birds
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I once got caught in a bog Amanda, up to my knees, in the Forest of Bowland, near Dunsop Bridge!! Fortunately I wasn't alone, but I know how scary it was - glad you are able to tell us the tale!
In my case, it took 3 weeks before the colour came back to my feet - the dye ran from my walking shoes -
Posted 20-10-09 at 02:11 AM by alanjns
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Just looked up Eccup Res for the waterfowl that may be out there on the water, "During the Autumn period; some maxima are shown. Wigeon (150), Gadwall (small Nos), Teal (100), Pintail (Few only), Shoveler (20), Pochard (50), Tufted Duck (100), Goldeneye (30) Goosander (100) and an occasional Ruddy Duck". All the commoner Gulls plus possible Med, Glaucous and Little.
Oh and don't forget we expect photos of them ALL.
Posted 20-10-09 at 08:39 AM by Merlin
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Glad to hear that you are persevering with your challenge Amanda......do be careful tho!!!
Alan......that image of your feet will remain with me for the day now!!! lol!Posted 20-10-09 at 10:16 AM by Twitcheruth
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Thanks for the comments.
Some of the birds Merlin mentioned i have not seen befor,so it will be great to see them at Eccup.Posted 20-10-09 at 01:10 PM by amanda
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And photograph them of course, I have to say Eccup is great northern word it brings to mind flat caps and clogsQuote:Originally Posted by amanda
Thanks for the comments.
Some of the birds Merlin mentioned i have not seen befor,so it will be great to see them at Eccup.Posted 20-10-09 at 03:28 PM by Merlin
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My husband (bless him) has gone and ordered me a "Bresser Safari Spotting Scope" so i can see what's out on the water at Eccup.Will let you know how i get on,when it comes.Posted 21-10-09 at 09:09 PM by amanda
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Quote:Originally Posted by amanda
My husband (bless him) has gone and ordered me a "Bresser Safari Spotting Scope" so i can see what's out on the water at Eccup.Will let you know how i get on,when it comes.
How exciting Amanda.......it will open up a whole new world......I can still remember looking through my first scope and being blown away by what I'd been missing......do let us know how you get on with it........good on your hubby too!Posted 22-10-09 at 08:12 AM by Twitcheruth
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My Scope came to day,had a quick go out of the bedroom window,it's brill,hope to go to Eccup in the morning so will let you know what I see.Just hope it's not chucking it down!There is a hide on the side or the reserve(more like a few bits of wood thrown together!)so i'm hoping to get set up in there.Posted 22-10-09 at 02:30 PM by amanda
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Enjoy Amanda.......I hope the weather is kind to you tomorrow!Quote:Originally Posted by amanda
My Scope came to day,had a quick go out of the bedroom window,it's brill,hope to go to Eccup in the morning so will let you know what I see.Just hope it's not chucking it down!There is a hide on the side or the reserve(more like a few bits of wood thrown together!)so i'm hoping to get set up in there.
Posted 22-10-09 at 02:52 PM by Twitcheruth
