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| Over 500 different species
of bird have been identified in the UK, though many are just
"accidentals" that have been swept here by freak winds or
weather systems. We have about 130 true British birds that reside
here throughout the year, plus of course a small number of regular and
well known visitors. In fact, more birds can be seen in Britain than
in any other European country. Teesdale is fortunate to have a number of regular residents, and visitors including the Red and Black Grouse, The Snipe, Hen Harrier, Curlew, Oystercatcher, Short eared Owl, Yellow Wagtail and Redshank. Our Holiday Cottage, Frog Hall, is perfectly situated for Bird Watchers being centrally located to all the best locations. |
| OYSTERCATCHER: Haematopus ostralegus From late summer to early spring, wintering flocks visit us attracted by the shellfish of the local reservoirs. The "piping display" of this bird has given it the reputation of having the noisiest courtship of any bird in UK. |
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BLACK
GROUSE: Lyrurus tetrix Exploding into the air from a concealed nest in the heather, the Black Grouse can be a startling find to an unexpected walker. Not so, on the "Glorious Twelfth" when the Grouse season starts. |
| LAPWING: Vanellus vanellus Often called the "Peewit" because of it distinctive call the bird is renowned for it's territorial flight; rising from the ground on slow beating wings, then diving into a twisting dive that ends in a upward twist with a flurry of wings. |
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SNIPE: Gallinago gallinago Easily recognised by it's long sensitive bill which is used for detecting worms and grubs underground. Look for the spectacular courtship display where following a steep climb the bird dives with open tail to create a vibrato effect |
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