Originally Posted by sammy123 (Post 851282)

Hi I'm wondering if anyone has seen a male peregwin bird around the hyndburn area.
My friends lost it approximately a week ago It has a bell on it's tail and answers to the name bubbles
:dancedog:

Originally Posted by sammyr123 (Post 851358)

lol I'ts named after my dad mr bubbles as a joke because he's the birds owners best mate.
It has a bell on so it can be heard when he takes it out to fly it.
:)

Originally Posted by Gordon Booth (Post 851352)

Does the RSPCB know he's put a bell on its tail and calls it BUBBLEs?? No wonder it flew away from him!

Originally Posted by Miaowzinzara (Post 851431)

Hope you find it soon

Originally Posted by sammyr123 (Post 851282)

Hi I'm wondering if anyone has seen a male peregwin bird around the hyndburn area.
My friends lost it approximately a week ago It has a bell on it's tail and answers to the name bubbles
:dancedog:

Originally Posted by kestrelx (Post 856533)

So I guess he never found his peregrine? Or he's keeping it quiet!

Originally Posted by katex (Post 856682)

I wondered too if it had been found, hope so.

Have been watching a bird this week whilst up Ossy Moors ... sure it is a common one, but can't just identify it.

It hovers and glides (without flapping its wings) and then dives down suddenly. Looks about the size of a dove with larger wing span. Any ideas Kestrel ?

Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 856698)

Could be a Sparrowhawk or even a kestrel Kate, did it make any sort of noise

Originally Posted by katex (Post 856751)

No, Jaysay, no noise at all ... that was the fascination ... so silent and gliding on the wind, before it dive bombed into the fields (obviously after some prey).

Originally Posted by kestrelx (Post 856795)

Hi Katex the only other british bird of prey that hovers is a Buzzard but the size is much bigger than a kestrel. Sparrowhawks don't hover - so perhaps if it's the size of a dove it's a kestrel?

Originally Posted by katex (Post 856813)

Thanks ... could well be ...have googled and certainly fits the description. Is always around .. will try to get a 'photo next time (try, being the operative word .. LOL).

Wonder what prey it was after ? Lots of rabbits in that field... would they not be a little large though ? Can it see field mice ?

I did muse it could have been Bubbles .. but didn't come when I shouted its name.. :)

Originally Posted by katex (Post 856813)

I did muse it could have been Bubbles .. but didn't come when I shouted its name.. :)

Originally Posted by kestrelx (Post 856822)

Buzzard is quite a big impressive looking bird - bigger than a carrion crow, that said they are happy to eat worms, but can catch rabbits and some birds and also eat dead stuff.

Originally Posted by katex (Post 856834)

Sorry .. meant Kestrel. Definitely not a Buzzard.

Originally Posted by kestrelx (Post 856822)

Buzzard is quite a big impressive looking bird - bigger than a carrion crow, that said they are happy to eat worms, but can catch rabbits and some birds and also eat dead stuff.

Originally Posted by katex (Post 857152)

90% sure is a kestrel now, kestrel (lol) ... hope he/she is still around next week. Was very soothing to watch whilst having me fag in the car at lunch. :)

Originally Posted by katex (Post 856682)

Have been watching a bird this week whilst up Ossy Moors ... sure it is a common one, but can't just identify it.

Originally Posted by Neil (Post 857194)

If the bird had a fag hanging out of its mouth while pushing a pram with a dirty faced toddler in it eating a Gregs pasty then you should have pointed it in the direction of Accrington.

Originally Posted by Neil (Post 857194)

If the bird had a fag hanging out of its mouth while pushing a pram with a dirty faced toddler in it eating a Gregs pasty then you should have pointed it in the direction of Accrington.

Originally Posted by Neil (Post 857194)

If the bird had a fag hanging out of its mouth while pushing a pram with a dirty faced toddler in it eating a Gregs pasty then you should have pointed it in the direction of Accrington.

Originally Posted by cashman (Post 857240)

Get stuffed, ya aint dumping yer locals on us.:eek:

Originally Posted by JCB (Post 857238)

From what katex says it seems quite at home in Ossy . :)

Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 857088)

Think she'd have known if she'd seen a Buzzard kestrelx, the first time I saw one it scared the living daylights out of me, it swooped right in front of a vehicle I was driving:eek:

Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 857244)

Na cashy must originate from Accy we only have Martins Pies in Ossy no Greggs:D

Originally Posted by kestrelx (Post 857256)

She might not have? Where did you see it? Common Buzzard is another bird that used to be rarely seen in the Hynburn area and now is regular over the moors!

Originally Posted by cashman (Post 857266)

Nah mate Gobbins go accy shoplifting.:D

Originally Posted by katex (Post 857306)

No, Gremlin, that is not the one. Is that you ? Phwoah ... two handsome fellas together .. LOL.

Originally Posted by kestrelx (Post 857384)

Gremlin, what species of Vulture is that? There's been one reported flying over London in the summer - wouldn't have been that one would it? :D

Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 857432)

Was down south somewhere kestrelx, can't just remember where, maybe Gloucestershire or even Kent

Originally Posted by cashman (Post 857266)

Nah mate Gobbins go accy shoplifting.:D

Originally Posted by kestrelx (Post 857447)

What about Hollands pies? Or have they gone bankrupt?

Originally Posted by DaveinGermany (Post 857452)

Still going as far as I know. Had some in the Summer when we were over, lovely stuff !

Originally Posted by kestrelx (Post 856533)

So I guess he never found his peregrine? Or he's keeping it quiet!

Originally Posted by JEFF (Post 857505)

I think he did find it, or somebody found it and identified it by the ring on it's leg. Anyway, as far as I know, he has got his bird back.

Originally Posted by cashman (Post 857508)

Good of him to let folk know then.:rolleyes:

Originally Posted by JEFF (Post 857505)

I think he did find it, or somebody found it and identified it by the ring on it's leg. Anyway, as far as I know, he has got his bird back.

Originally Posted by katex (Post 857306)

No, Gremlin, that is not the one. Is that you ? Phwoah ... two handsome fellas together .. LOL.

Originally Posted by Gremlin (Post 857569)

No it's not me katex. I have had less hair than the bird for at least 45 years and not just as handsome as it either.
The chap is either part owner or employee of the Birds of Prey Centre between Settle and Ingleton. If you click on thelink there are a some photos of the same chap and also loads of information.
Me and my missus have been quite few times and always enjoy the demos and a decent plate of scran in the excellent cafe there.
They allow some birds to fly to your arm after being released by the owner of the centre. He gives you a glove first.

Yorkshire Dales Falconry Centre - Hawk Experience - Falconry, Yorkshire

Originally Posted by Gremlin (Post 857569)

No it's not me katex. I have had less hair than the bird for at least 45 years and not just as handsome as it either.
The chap is either part owner or employee of the Birds of Prey Centre between Settle and Ingleton. If you click on thelink there are a some photos of the same chap and also loads of information.
Me and my missus have been quite few times and always enjoy the demos and a decent plate of scran in the excellent cafe there.
They allow some birds to fly to your arm after being released by the owner of the centre. He gives you a glove first.

Yorkshire Dales Falconry Centre - Hawk Experience - Falconry, Yorkshire

Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 857582)

Didn't there used to be an Owl sanctuary on the way to arrow-in Furnace Gremlin, can remember calling in there many years ago when I was working in the area

Originally Posted by Gremlin (Post 857604)

I assume you mean Barrow in Furness Jaysay.
I went to Barrow many times when I was driving tankers and I seem to recall a sign somewhere along the way but it's must be over 25 years ago. I retired 11 years ago and worked the north east for ten before that and Scotland for a few years before that. Notice I never got the southern contract, I had to keep the MD in G&T to avoid it.

Originally Posted by Gremlin (Post 857604)

I assume you mean Barrow in Furness Jaysay.
I went to Barrow many times when I was driving tankers and I seem to recall a sign somewhere along the way but it's must be over 25 years ago. I retired 11 years ago and worked the north east for ten before that and Scotland for a few years before that. Notice I never got the southern contract, I had to keep the MD in G&T to avoid it.

Originally Posted by kestrelx (Post 857606)

It was at Ravenglass I recall seeing signs for it when driving by and saw it in a brochure - not sure if it's still there though? :) Edit - I just checked and it is still there!

World Owl Trust - Leading The World In Owl Conservation

Originally Posted by katex (Post 862633)

The other day ... over the moors where I work ... a batch of noisy seagulls flew over with another bird that didn't fly the same way.

Read later in the Observer that the tip was using Peregrine Falcons to scare the Seagulls off .. must have been this.

Had sorta' mentioned this on another forum .. have been asked why should they wish to frighten off the Seagulls as they would eat lots of the garbage ... presume because they make a mess of some sort or maybe noise nuisance ?

Kestrel ... sure you can answer this for me.. :)

Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 862634)

Over the moors where I work:confused::confused::confused: I'm intrigued Kate, took up sheep farming :D:D:D

Originally Posted by katex (Post 862633)

The other day ... over the moors where I work ... a batch of noisy seagulls flew over with another bird that didn't fly the same way.

Read later in the Observer that the tip was using Peregrine Falcons to scare the Seagulls off .. must have been this.

Had sorta' mentioned this on another forum .. have been asked why should they wish to frighten off the Seagulls as they would eat lots of the garbage ... presume because they make a mess of some sort or maybe noise nuisance ?

Kestrel ... sure you can answer this for me.. :)

Originally Posted by katex (Post 862680)

The report was similar in the Observer, Kestrel, they are using 5 by the looks of it. This one I saw was certainly worrying them. Presumed they had flown from Whinney Hill ... had never seen them over the moors before.

Where exactly do Seagulls nest then ? Don't think any in town though.

Originally Posted by katex (Post 862635)

No sheep up there (I don't think) LOL. No ... is on a converted farm house down Pot House Lane ... but has a separate building with an office. Brilliant views 360 degrees.

Originally Posted by MargaretR (Post 862692)

I have noticed an increase in the seagull(landgull) flock visiting Heys field Ossy - maybe due to the use of hawks at Whinney Hill.

They do not pose a nuisance on the field, and are quite interesting to watch as they 'raindance' for worms.

Originally Posted by katex (Post 862688)

Is that where they were threatening to cull them by shooting them a few weeks ago .. mainly due to the noise disturbance ?

Originally Posted by katex (Post 862633)

Had sorta' mentioned this on another forum .. have been asked why should they wish to frighten off the Seagulls as they would eat lots of the garbage ... presume because they make a mess of some sort or maybe noise nuisance ?

Originally Posted by Gordon Booth (Post 864283)

katex, yes they eat a lot of the garbage with the result that they end up full of salmonella, ecoli etc! Then when they dump on you, your children or your garden YOU can catch it. Apparently the bugs don't upset them, pidgeons are the same problem, that's why people shouldn't feed them in town centres.It just encourages them.

Originally Posted by Gordon Booth (Post 864283)

katex, yes they eat a lot of the garbage with the result that they end up full of salmonella, ecoli etc! Then when they dump on you, your children or your garden YOU can catch it. Apparently the bugs don't upset them, pidgeons are the same problem, that's why people shouldn't feed them in town centres.It just encourages them.

Originally Posted by kestrelx (Post 864440)

I am actually a bird watcher and I don't think I've ever been crapped on by a gull or pigeon or any other bird. Gulls often crap on people when protecting their nests - but as a rule being crapped on by a feathered friend (or fiend) is a rare occurence.

Originally Posted by kestrelx (Post 864440)

I don't think I've ever been crapped on by a gull or pigeon or any other bird.

Originally Posted by Gordon Booth (Post 864559)

I must be unlucky then. We were sat outside a cafe in Spain, having a tapas and drink.Unknown to me a cable ran right over my head. A very large pidgeon perched on it. It had obviously been trained as a bomb aimer by the Dambusters as it picked the exact aiming point. Spanish food must have the same effect on pidgeons as it has on me- it did the most enormouse poo exactly on target. I had some hair then and it was impossible to clean up! Almost put me off my beer!

Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 864544)

I tend to agree kestrelx but they sure have a beef with my windows, the window cleaner did mine yesterday morning about 9-15am and by 1pm some lovely little feathered creature had crapped all over one of them:D

Originally Posted by kestrelx (Post 864580)

But I don't think birds as a rule crap when they are flying! :eek::)

Originally Posted by kestrelx (Post 864580)

You probably have some that roost above your window that is the cause. Obviously if you sit under a roost or have birds nesting or roosting and you sit under it then you are going to get soiled by them. But I don't think birds as a rule crap when they are flying! :eek::)