Lammergeier (Bearded Vulture)

Oneputt replied on 12/07/2020 10:46

Oneputt

Posted on 12/07/2020 10:46

For the passed couple of days there has been a very rare visitor in Derbyshire. Apparently it’s about a 4 mile hike to get to see it.

Wished I lived 75 miles closer

Directions:

immature still, flew north over Howden Edge (as viewed from Crook Clough at 53.431, -1.700); park at Strines Bridge then follow track north-west towards Cartledge Bents and cross Abbey Brook to view from Crook Clough (do not take track down to east side of streams to avoid flushing bird). Alternatively, park by Mortimer Road at 53.447,-1.632 and head west

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brue replied on 14/07/2020 16:33

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Motorhomer

Posted on 13/07/2020 20:21 by ABM

And getting coverage on BBC News, so likely to be loads of Twitchers out there tomorrow ! Don't expect to find a clear parking spot

Posted on 14/07/2020 16:33

There was a further update today, hope this bird survives all the attention and threats. Interesting to read about the previous siting on Dartmoor four years ago.

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nelliethehooker replied on 14/07/2020 21:00

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Caravanner from Cumberland

Posted on 14/07/2020 21:00

It was highlighted on the North West news tonight, so there'll be even more going out there tomorrow. Wonder who's got their ice cream van up there for the crowds.

Takethedogalong replied on 14/07/2020 21:47

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Posted on 14/07/2020 21:47

I don’t worry about all the folks going to see it. I would worry more about the shooting/keepers/landowners around there. The very fact that it’s so high profile might help keep it alive. Raptor persecution is rife up there.