I am no twitcher,but hollingworth lake is just near my office,so i could not miss the chance to see a new bird, and i am glad i did. Lots of people watching this very visible Grebe,well worth a visit.
Hollingworth Lake does attract some rare birds. If it stays until Sunday i will go to see it IF it rains. If it is dry I might just go for a walk elsewhere.
I get put off going to Hollingworth lake as it is so busy. Does any one have any idea where else to park if the car park will be full?
Does anyone know of any walks in thet area which involve walking on a paved road or a good path? Not over wet or boggy ground. I suppose I could a circuit over the lake 2 times? That is not that exciting though.
Great bird...but I like the Grebe species. Yes I took it but it is a real challenge for me as a digiscoper as you only realise how much movement in the bird on water there is when trying to focus scope camera and then take the shot!
Glad you made it though, chance are we won't see another in this country or at least this close to home.
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I did not take my camera when i went as there was some excellent pictures already in circulation, yours is as good as any of the so called "experts" well done.
9am to 9.10am this morning 26.11.10, Robin, Jay, Carrion Crow, Chaffinch, Greenfinch, Jackdaw, Blue Tit, Feral P', Dunnock, Magpie, Blackbird, Wren, Coal Tit, Blue Tit, Great Tit and flyover Sparrowhawk, two grey squirrels, all appeared very hungry in this cold spell.
