WebA number of birds that spend winter in warmer climates fly back to Britain as the temperatures increase here. A few of them make their way to towns and cities. Swifts ( Apus apus) migrate to Britain in summer to breed, usually arriving in late April or early May. The birds we see spend their winters in Africa. WebThere are 44 species of lichen, making it one of the best areas in the Peak District to find them. The deciduous woodland provides little shelter for birds in the winter, but by late spring it is bursting with the songs of birds, including pied flycatchers, redstarts, wood warblers and tree pipits.

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WebIn Derbyshire they are fairly common breeding birds, particularly in the limestone areas of the Peak District, being somewhat less common in Gritstone areas and are regular passage migrants elsewhere. Birds of the race leucorhoa otherwise known as Greenland Wheatears are regular passage migrants passing through all parts of the county. WebMar 12, 2024 · View all sightings in Derbyshire Species Common Scoter © Glyn Sellors Date 19 March 2024 Description It's not very often you see a drake Common Scoter down to 20 feet - the recent inclement weather brought in quite a few - they're usually sitting out in the middle of a resevoir - very smart when they show this well Gallery View Gallery shannon noll drive lyrics

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WebJul 1, 2007 · There's a potentially excellent little site in South Derbyshire known locally as Nadins Pond (regularly cited on DOS website). Three pools, a Marshy area, a brook and reedbed area surrounded by what is, at present, rough grassland. Left alone or with a little help, this site could easily become an excellent reserve. WebApr 16, 2015 · CARSINGTON WATER JANUARY 2015 BIRD NOTES January Highlights: Great Northern Diver, Little Egret, Whooper Swan and Yellowhammer. Although 82 species is comparable with last January it is still a relatively low species count and more than likely indicative of lack of observer hours. As... WebApr 1, 2024 · Northing: 400053 Site Details Moorland, rough pasture, upland reservoirs and limited areas of mixed woodland at upper end of Longdendale. Visit early on summer weekends to avoid most of the dogwalkers, picnickers and Trans-Pennine Trail users. Local Weather Birding Sites in the Woodhead Area 5 2 3 4 4 6 3 5 5 3 4 3 3 9 7 7 3 4 6 2 4 6 … pomc acth msh