RJRB Â Â 688 #1 Posted August 17, 2020 There has been no mention of this for a few days on the SBSG site. Anyone know if it has returned south,hopefully in good condition,or possibly sighted elsewhere in the U.K.? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
lindylou53   18 #2 Posted August 17, 2020 Think it's now in the Woodhead region - Crowden. Still ok as far as I know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
butlers   261 #3 Posted August 17, 2020 There's an online lecture this week  https://www.wildsheffield.com/upcoming-webinar-the-bearded-vulture-a-closer-look/  Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Janus   28 #4 Posted August 18, 2020 (edited) There is an article in the Guardian. https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.theguardian.com/environment/2020/jul/17/bearded-vulture-makes-rare-uk-visit-in-peak-district-national-park Edited August 18, 2020 by Janus Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Baron99   794 #5 Posted August 19, 2020 (edited) Here's another Guardian article dated 18/08/20. https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/aug/18/country-diary-bearded-vulture-awesome-predator-appears-peak-district  I'm guessing it's not still around, even though the Guardian piece is written as though it is? Think we'd have seen more on it on local news stories?  And I know that birds of prey are famed for their eye sight but Griffon vultures flying around the Netherlands, (see the link), at 22,000ft able to see the Peak District about 350 miles away?  Hmmm?  Think that's stretching journalistic credibility a bit given that the journalist doesn't appear to have given any consideration for the curvature of the Earth? "For an observer atop Mount Everest (8,848 metres (29,029 ft) in altitude), the horizon is at a distance of 336 kilometres (209 ml)." Sloppy journalism.  Vultures can apparently see a carcass from 4 miles away: https://seaworld.org/animals/facts/birds/vultures/ Edited August 19, 2020 by Baron99 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
stifflersmom   11 #6 Posted August 19, 2020 The bearded vulture was roosting above Howden reservoir for about 3 weeks and was relatively easy to spot, and it attracted plenty of birdwatching enthusiasts. About 2 weeks ago it relocated to near Crowden/ Torside reservoir, and it is still there as far as I know. There's been plenty of coverage/ discussion on social media and the local/national press. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Longcol   600 #7 Posted August 19, 2020 Four years ago we camped in France in the Jonte Gorge (Massif Central) where vultures (griffon and bearded) were reintroduced some years ago. It was a bit disconcerting in the camp swimming pool to see them circling above...........................  Local farmers weren't happy about proposals to re-introduce the wolf though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Victor Meldrew   33 #8 Posted August 20, 2020 Still at Crowden today.  This is a link to the best photos of it I've seen so far: https://twitter.com/gregfjbaker/status/1293263395483987969?s=20  Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
RJRB   688 #9 Posted August 21, 2020 That’s a terrific photo. What an impressive visitor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
melv   16 #10 Posted August 21, 2020 I bet that the gamekeepers trigger fingers are getting itchy. They've managed to wipe out most of the birds of prey in the Peak District, especially where grouse are shot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Longcol   600 #11 Posted August 21, 2020 7 hours ago, melv said: I bet that the gamekeepers trigger fingers are getting itchy. They've managed to wipe out most of the birds of prey in the Peak District, especially where grouse are shot. Even though the bird only feeds on the bones of dead animals. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Becky B Â Â 31 #12 Posted August 21, 2020 21 minutes ago, Longcol said: Even though the bird only feeds on the bones of dead animals. Why let facts get in the way of self-righteous indignation? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...