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  Alan
  Wednesday, 16 January 2026
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Can you name this bird I snapped
With camera phone this morning.

The smallest I've ever seen.
:-)

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yoonited
yoonited
8 months ago
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#265655
Also, at 9pm Thursdays Robson Green has a three part series about walking Hadrian's Wall. Next Thursday is the final part which will see him doing the Cumbrian section which includes a visit to the Bird of Prey Centre at Thurstonfield.

https://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/19019643.tv-star-robson-green-goes-pays-visit-north-cumbria-new-channel-5-show/
newcarlislefan
8 months ago
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#265804
Quite a bit of snow over the weekend and good to get out across the fields. For once, the hares were easy to see.








newcarlislefan
8 months ago
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#265937
Some more of the hares starting to go a bit mad. Also a Yellowhammer, Corn Bunting and Great Spotted Woodpecker. Bit of light in dark times.








Zebby
8 months ago
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#265943
Can't remember last time I saw a wild yellowhammer, stunning bird with a famous call!
newcarlislefan
8 months ago
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#265945
Yes, it is a lovely song, Zebby, isn't it?
I'm not sure they are doing quite so well these days but I do see them quite often in the Hawthorn hedges on the field edges. Was a bit easier to spot the other day as it stood out so well in the snow.
The Corn Bunting is a bird I hardly ever see. Very common growing up in the fields but I probably only see a handful each year now.
yoonited
yoonited
8 months ago
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#265988
Channel 5 @ 9pm tonight. Robson Green walking 'The Wall' through Cumbria.
Waltero
Waltero
8 months ago
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#265989
Anyone watched the Helvellyn prog yet. I'm gonna watch it to tomorrow
Zebby
8 months ago
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#266000
Not watched it Waltero

We're can you watch that?
Waltero
Waltero
8 months ago
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#266006
I recorded it Tuesday 2100 BBC 4. It'll be on iPlayer I'd have thought. Look out for his first two. Scawfell and Blencathra
newcarlislefan
7 months ago
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#267542


Hares yesterday. Getting on for 6 now when it's still light. Spring not far away...
newcarlislefan
6 months ago
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#272609
Saw my first Swallow of the year at the weekend. Always brings a smile to my face and helps me feel hopeful for the year ahead. Any arrived in Cumbria yet?
ParcelPete
ParcelPete
6 months ago
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#272613
"First swallow of the year at weekend.Always brings a smile to my face".
No need to bragg about it ncf.
newcarlislefan
6 months ago
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#272622
You were wasted as a postie, Pete!
Flatcap
5 months ago
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#274243
Tried to download a photo and failed.
newcarlislefan
4 days ago
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#291494
Found a dead weasel in the garden this morning.
First time I've ever been close to one. Normally just catch a flashing glimpse.
I shouldn't really like them as they are so destructive but it was actually rather a beautiful thing.
Not sure what killed it. Had a couple of very small puncture wounds. We have sparrowhawks here but unless I disturbed it they would have made a right mess of it.












Chalky
Chalky
4 days ago
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#291496
Those photos look both beautiful and sad,I've never seen a weasel or stoat or anything like that,do you live in an urban area?
newcarlislefan
4 days ago
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#291497
Yes, I think that's right, Chalky. Rather sad and beautiful.
Have just moved to the countryside from the town.
I've only ever seen them in rural areas when I was growing up and a few in the Lakes scurrying across paths or tracks through woods but never in a town. Normally I've just seen a blur and only realised what they are once they've gone!
Chalky
Chalky
4 days ago
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#291499
I've just looked back at some of your other photos on here and it's obvious that you must live in a rural area,foxes and rats are all you see around here where I live,the photo of the woodpecker is especially good and you are lucky to have all of that nature on your doorstep but you will know that already going by your photos,thanks for sharing them
newcarlislefan
4 days ago
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#291503
No problem, Chalky. I'm glad you like them.
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