This stretch of the River Wharfe has some lovely scenery from the dramatic Loupe Scar to the little suspension bridge over the river at Hebden and finally the fantastic Linton Falls.
Today's visit was a little damper than previous visits,but after a hot cuppa we were on our way.
Apart from the lovely scenery and autumn leaves positively glowing on the riverside Beech trees we also managed to see some nice birds as well.
The first section between Burnsall and Hebden saw 1 pair of Dippers,the electric blue flash of a Kingfisher as it zoomed past us,a Grey Wagtail and a single Goosander being logged with a couple of fishing Grey Herons also showing nicely.
The most productive section was next,between Hebden and Linton Falls and today it didn't disappoint with another pair of Dippers which showed brilliantly near to Linton Falls,a good sized flock of 17 Mandarin in amongst the local Mallards at Hebden and at least 6 Goosander.
Another single male Dipper was singing on the section of river at Grassington,but we couldn't see a mate.Also here was a nice flock of 47 Fieldfare which passed overhead and a Common Buzzard which was getting some unwanted attention from the local corvids.
It really is a great privilege to be able to visit areas like this and this walk really is one of our favourites.
The only other sighting of note,was about 20 Harlequin and a couple of Orange Ladybirds observed along a length of fencing at Burnsall.
A lovely day out again here and i look forward to visiting again next year,to enjoy more Dippers and the lovely River Wharfe.
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| Burnsall And The River Wharfe. |
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| Grey Heron,Burnsall. |
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| Lovely Colours Along The River At Burnsall. |
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| More Autumn Colours At Burnsall. |
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| The River Wharfe At Grassington/Threshfield. |
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| Dipper,Linton Falls. |
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| Dipper,Linton Falls. |
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| Grey Heron,Hebden. |
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| Loupe Scar,Impressive Even On A Cloudy Day!. |
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