Geltsdale Eagle Owl?

derbisenda · #1 (**permalink**) 25-06-2010, 08:47 PM

I have been hearing alot of reports from cumbrian folk that a pair of Eagle Owls have a nest (with chicks) in the 'old water' area of the RSPB's Geltsdale Reserve. I have made lots of phonecalls but everyone 'in the know' seems very quiet and the RSPB are denying it (probably due to the recent footage of a hen harrier being killed by a eagle owl in bowland).

What i am wondering is if anyone local could shed some light as i would love to see the nest and chicks and maybe even get a cheeky picture. Any help would be apreciated.

Thanks Will

whaleomeloette · #2 (**permalink**) 25-06-2010, 10:40 PM

off topic slightly but could these owls harm our native wildlife?

aeshna5 · #3 (**permalink**) 26-06-2010, 05:03 AM

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Originally Posted by whaleomeloette

off topic slightly but could these owls harm our native wildlife?

There was a whole thread that went on for weeks not too long ago about Eagle Owls in the UK, so best look at that. You could say it was a very polarised debate!

Paul Doherty · #4 (**permalink**) 29-06-2010, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by derbisenda

I have been hearing alot of reports from cumbrian folk that a pair of Eagle Owls have a nest (with chicks) in the 'old water' area of the RSPB's Geltsdale Reserve. I have made lots of phonecalls but everyone 'in the know' seems very quiet and the RSPB are denying it (probably due to the recent footage of a hen harrier being killed by a eagle owl in bowland).

What i am wondering is if anyone local could shed some light as i would love to see the nest and chicks and maybe even get a cheeky picture. Any help would be apreciated.

Thanks Will

Hi Will

You may not be aware, but a first post from someone asking for information about a rare breeding bird is very suspicious. Nothing personal but I hope no-one responds with information.