Toes in Bird Forum
So I recently joined Bird Forum to see what that is all about and plus Non Birding Bill and I are planning a trip to Scotland next year and I'd like to connect with some people over there before I go.
I posted WildBird on the Fly's question about "where are the great women birders" and a lively discussion has picked up and the topic has gone in some different directions but I did find a link to a blog with an intersting post about a famous female birder called the Dutchess of Bedford from long ago and boy howdy did she know how to dress. Interesting post and worth a read.
I posted WildBird on the Fly's question about "where are the great women birders" and a lively discussion has picked up and the topic has gone in some different directions but I did find a link to a blog with an intersting post about a famous female birder called the Dutchess of Bedford from long ago and boy howdy did she know how to dress. Interesting post and worth a read.
posted by birdchick at 3:56 PM
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I can just see the Dutchess rambling through the bramble in search of a rarity in that dress! :-)
Does Cinnamon get to go too?
I don't think Cinnamon would survive quarantine...or kilts.
Scotland? Where in Scotland? This is great!
Birding in Scotland! You will love it - I have been twice, in the Highlands. Where are you going? Loch Fleet, on the east coast, Sutherland, is excellent for gulls, shorebirds, and waterfowl. The sea cliffs of Duncansby Head (by John O'Groats) and Dunnet Head, both NE coast, Caithness, have nesting puffins, guillemots, razorbills, skua, and fulmars in season.
I missed Handa Island (northwest coast) both trips; still want to get back there someday.
For raptors, check out the Loch Garten Osprey Centre in Strathspey or the falconery exhibit and demonstration at Dunrobin Castle in Golspie, Sutherland. They still hunt with them and you could tell the falconer loved his birds. He had his Eagle Owl sit on my head! They also have Lanner Falcons, that hunt cooperatively, like a pack of wolves.
~Kathi, missing Scotland the more I type
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