Malham cove and tarn
From 8:00 am to 4:30 pm- Tel: 07778 768719 Call
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Visit the famous Malham cove to watch peregrine falcon and look for wheatear, swift visiting natural nest holes, green woodpecker, redstart and tawny owl. The second part of the day will be spent at Malham Tarn to look for meadow pipit, yellow wagtail and warblers. Price Price for the session is £65 which includes a full day of guided birding, transport, refreshments and a list of birds seen and heard on the day. A packed lunch is required. Transport available Meet me at 08:00 at the Moor Allerton Centre on the Leeds outer ring road if you’d like transport to the venue. What to expect Moderate walking on flat ground with a steep climb at the side of the cove. Paths will be muddy in places. Facilities are available at nearby Malham. Times shown are for setting off from Leeds and the end of the birdwatching session at Malham. Please add travel time back to Leeds. Note for beginners If you’re struggling to see birds through your binoculars, you’ll learn quickly how to use them with speed and accuracy and discover some useful techniques for watching birds in the field. You’ll also learn how to identify birds by their songs and calls.Please don’t buy binoculars especially for the trip as these can be provided on request. You’ll be able to get advice about binoculars, what to buy and the best places to make a purchase. What to wear You will need to wear base layers (thermal vests and leggings) depending on the weather. Bring a fleece and walking trousers. Please don’t wear jeans as they will wick moisture from low growing vegetation. Bring a waterproof coat, over-trousers and sturdy, waterproof boots, scarf, gloves, hat and it’s a good idea to bring extra gloves and socks. Sunscreen and insect repellent will be needed and plenty of water. Join me on more trips and learn about each bird’s story whether it migrates or stays in the UK the time of year when it can be seen the types of habitats preferred by different species how birds adapt to their environment.
Malham, Skipton BD23 4DJ linda@startbirding.co.ukVisit the famous Malham cove to watch peregrine falcon and look for wheatear, swift visiting natural nest holes, green woodpecker, redstart and tawny owl. The second part of the day will be spent at Malham Tarn to look for meadow pipit, yellow wagtail and warblers.
Price
Price for the session is £65 which includes a full day of guided birding, transport, refreshments and a list of birds seen and heard on the day. A packed lunch is required.
Transport available
Meet me at 08:00 at the Moor Allerton Centre on the Leeds outer ring road if you’d like transport to the venue.
What to expect
Moderate walking on flat ground with a steep climb at the side of the cove. Paths will be muddy in places. Facilities are available at nearby Malham. Times shown are for setting off from Leeds and the end of the birdwatching session at Malham. Please add travel time back to Leeds.
Note for beginners
If you’re struggling to see birds through your binoculars, you’ll learn quickly how to use them with speed and accuracy and discover some useful techniques for watching birds in the field. You’ll also learn how to identify birds by their songs and calls.Please don’t buy binoculars especially for the trip as these can be provided on request. You’ll be able to get advice about binoculars, what to buy and the best places to make a purchase.
What to wear
You will need to wear base layers (thermal vests and leggings) depending on the weather. Bring a fleece and walking trousers. Please don’t wear jeans as they will wick moisture from low growing vegetation. Bring a waterproof coat, over-trousers and sturdy, waterproof boots, scarf, gloves, hat and it’s a good idea to bring extra gloves and socks. Sunscreen and insect repellent will be needed and plenty of water.
Join me on more trips and learn about each bird’s story
- whether it migrates or stays in the UK
- the time of year when it can be seen
- the types of habitats preferred by different species
- how birds adapt to their environment.