Wednesday 27 March 2019

Upper Derwent Dale,Sunday 24th March 2019.

Not really a birding trip today,but a visit to this stunning area walking with Mrs R,covering Ladybower,Howden & Derwent Reservoirs.
 We parked in our usual place just before you reach Fairholmes car park in bright sunshine,albeit a tad nippy in the fresh north west wind.
 Our walk saw us seeing a few notable birds which included 2 Raven,7 Common Buzzard,a couple of Grey Wagtails,2 Crossbill and Siskins all over the place.But it was a new species for me here,which was the most unusual,a pair of Mandarin Duck.Not everyone's favourite,but nice to see all the same and made a change from looking at the Canada Geese,which were all over the place.
 The following are just a selection of some of the fantastic views that can be had around this lovely area.
The Very Impressive Howden Dam.


Howden Dam Again.

Howden Reservoir.

Howden Reservoir.






The River Derwent At Slippery Stones.

The River Derwent At Slippery Stones.


The Old Pack Horse Bridge At Slippery Stones.




One Of The Huge Sink Holes On Ladybower Reservoir.

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