Cazzies Day out!

[Cazzie]

Hi all!

Just had to get my butt out today seeing as the weather was nice and was hoping to find some waterfowl Went to Barden reservoirs near me which are on the Bolton Abbey estate land. There's 2 of them upper and lower and approx a 4 mile round walk as there's no road access to either of them.

So here we go.... first off the bottom reservoir....




This was the only place I saw a single water bird, a solitary goosander...



There's a huge gulley which runs round the perimeter and in the spring it's heaving with frogs and toads - they just love it!



View from holding pool up towards the walk to the 2nd reservoir...



Spied this kestrel? with a kill. Sorry not a good piccy but never mind...



Heard many wrens, grouse and pipits along the way and luckily this chappie stopped to pose nicely for me...



Made it to the top and here's the bigger of the 2 reservoirs...



I was well miffed as there was not ONE bird on or near the water at all! I was at least expecting a few geese or sandpipers or similar, but nothing, diddly squat!

Sussed out how to use the timer on my camera at last, so here's me!... and yes I know the pic is wonky, but then so was the wall I put the camera on lol!



Descended down through the moors and stumbled across this peacock sunning itself on the path...



Took one last look behind at where I'd been and the sun was shining just on the top reservoir!



Walked a fair old way today and thoroughly enjoyed myself - had the place all to myself which was lovely!

[Billy Wobble Dagger]

Originally Posted by Cazzie

Hi all!
Just had to get my butt out today seeing as the weather was nice and was hoping to find some waterfowl Went to Barden reservoirs near me which are on the Bolton Abbey estate land. There's 2 of them upper and lower and approx a 4 mile round walk as there's no road access to either of them.



Sussed out how to use the timer on my camera at last, so here's me!... and yes I know the pic is wonky, but then so was the wall I put the camera on lol!

Great pics Cazzie, I'm not jealous at all, I've been very happy sat at my desk covered with paper work all day, not

Must say I don't remember these waters from all my many family holidays in North Yorkshire. I must say I'm impressed how the water stays in at such an angle. We could have done with some of that sticky water around here, it would have stopped a lot of the flooding.

So any idea where all the birds are.

Once again great pics, lucky you being a domestic goddess, is that what you called yourself and being able to get out and about through the week.

BWD

[pressld2]

Originally Posted by Billy Wobble Dagger

I must say I'm impressed how the water stays in at such an angle.

Perfect for water-skiing!

Sounds like a fabulous day. My family and I, although softie southerners, are very fond of North Yorkshire too. We have visited Bolton Abbey several times but not the reservoirs. Shame the birds were all shy but you got some lovely pics of the beautiful scenery anyway.

Dave P.

[demicav]

Great pictures, looks like a super place for wildlife and all the hidden wonders it can hold. I love the Kestrel, doesn't matter how far away it is I just love them.

[Cazzie]

BWD - Rofl at 'sticky water'! All the water is like that here... didn't ya know?!?

Dave.P - I'm a southerner too originally (from Surrey) but the Dales just kept calling us back....

Got no idea where all the water fowl is - Who's got'em then?

[ChasCreek]

Originally Posted by Cazzie

Descended down through the moors and stumbled across this peacock sunning itself on the path...

See now if you are like me and don't read the text and images in the right order (e.g. corresponding text above picture not below, then you end up with the above

[Cazzie]

Originally Posted by ChasCreek

See now if you are like me and don't read the text and images in the right order (e.g. corresponding text above picture not below, then you end up with the above

Going to have to watch how I post now eh?!? I am a pea'hen' I can assure you

[naturelover]

nice pictures cazzie looks like you had a good day out,blue sky fluffy clouds very nice makes me jealous wish i was there.

[Cazzie]

Originally Posted by naturelover

nice pictures cazzie looks like you had a good day out,blue sky fluffy clouds very nice makes me jealous wish i was there.

Well now you know where to visit when you're next up this way! Was just lucky with the weather (hence waterproof tied round my waist just in case), no rain but was a tad windy on my ascent though - made my eyes water!

[glsammy]

Nice shots Cazzie, just a shame the water birds were away for the day.
I was stuck at home waiting for a delivery, which was delivered at 3:30pm. To make matters worse, the thing is faulty so will have to go back and waste another day waiting!

[Cazzie]

Originally Posted by glsammy

Nice shots Cazzie, just a shame the water birds were away for the day.

Tell me about it! Reckon they're all at Grimwith atm lol!

[Pete Collins]

Glad you had such a good day out Cazzie - shame about the missing birds! Nice photo of the Peacock, it's nice when butterflies are co-operative like that!

[RobSutton]

And whilst you were slumming it down at Barden you missed the terns that came through at Malham Tarn

[Cazzie]

ARGH!

Just my piggin luck! Knew something was amiss...

[jdurbo]

Looks like you had a really nice day out shame we dont live closer we could have a good day out

jen xxx

[Cazzie]

Originally Posted by jdurbo

Looks like you had a really nice day out shame we dont live closer we could have a good day out

jen xxx

Ah now see, if you had asked me when we lived in Telford it would most likely have been a go-er! Still, if you're ever up this way give me a shout as I reckon we'd have a blast lol!

[hedgehog whisperer]

What a lovely day out you had, and such nice weather too. Great photos, they are a joy to us stuck in an office all day. Makes me long for the weekend and the countryside. Thanks for sharing (sorry I spend too much time talking to Americas.LOL )