Comments for bretton diary

Comment on fisher king by Kerri

Kerri — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 01:20:45 +0000

Absolutely stunning shots of the Kingfisher!! WOW!

Comment on about by Matthew Armitage

Matthew Armitage — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 11:49:12 +0000

Hi, Love your site, Bretton is one of my favourite places. Im from Barnsley originally but in Rotherham now. My dad used to take me briding a lot at Bretton. Im especially interested in the pic of the lesser spotted you took at Meltham on Pete Mellas site. He gave me a couple of sites but no luck so far, Ive been searching most of the spring for one!!! Is there any chance you could give me some info on the site(obviously I understand if you’d rather not) my e mail address is matthew.armitage@evanshalshaw.com
thanks in advance
Mat

Comment on first day of spring by Mickg

Mickg — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 19:00:39 +0000

Many thanks for replying. I’ll take your advice & hope to get down on my next morning off.
In the mean time keep up the great work- cheers!

Comment on first day of spring by bluebirder

bluebirder — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 07:12:50 +0000

Thanks Mick. The permit situation is a moot topic now that YWT no longer manage. The unwritten rule according to one or two I know who’ve been challenged is that those Trust members who have used the woodland for birdwatching and photography for many years are welcome to continue. So whilst the gates are unlocked, the signs remain to deter those who are merely curious. I visit very early morning and rarely see a soul. If you visit during normal hours you could ask at the visitor centre in case there’s been a recent change in attitude – alternatively get down for 8am with a pair of binoculars/camera and enjoy!

Comment on first day of spring by Mickg

Mickg — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 22:22:43 +0000

Lovely shots here. Really capture the essence of spring.
I often visit Bretton as it’s close to home & always have to bypass the permit only part-shame.
Are permits easy to obtain?

Comment on first day of spring by bluebirder

bluebirder — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 14:20:36 +0000

Well you have an idea what they look like now at least. They are tiny but quite restless so not too difficult to notice. The first real sign of spring I always think but most amazing is the distance they’ve travelled since last autumn.

Comment on first day of spring by John

John — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 08:17:43 +0000

Oddly enough I was out in the garden at the weekend and I heard a chiffchaff, I’ve never knowingly seen one before but I’ll be looking out for one them in future.

Comment on about by bluebirder

bluebirder — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 16:16:42 +0000

Thanks very much Steve, I certainly will.

Comment on about by steve halliday

steve halliday — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 19:29:53 +0000

hello – mark chesman told me of your website today – i work on the garden and estate team at ysp and your blog has shown me a whole new aspect to the park and reserve areas – when you have your head buried in rhododendron or whatever trying to restore the horticultural neglect which the mansion site has suffered it’s not always possible to see what’s going on above our heads or under our noses – your photos also are lovely – tremendous support to my rudimentary skills in identifying birds – give me a plant and i’ll tell you its name but the avian world is beyond my ken – now i’ll use your blog to extend my perceptual range – when you are next in the reserve would you please ask a warden or someone in the visitor centre to radio me as i would like to meet up -

Comment on feeding frenzy by Kerri

Kerri — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 14:08:28 +0000

Superb!! The woodpecker is awesome!!