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Old 01-11-2010, 14:15   #46
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So I guess he never found his peregrine? Or he's keeping it quiet!
I think he did find it, or somebody found it and identified it by the ring on it's leg. Anyway, as far as I know, he has got his bird back.
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Old 01-11-2010, 14:57   #47
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I think he did find it, or somebody found it and identified it by the ring on it's leg. Anyway, as far as I know, he has got his bird back.
Good of him to let folk know then.
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Old 01-11-2010, 15:52   #48
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Good of him to let folk know then.
It wasn't him who put it on the messageboard. He doesn't even know how to switch a computer on. I don't think he knew it was on here. It was his mate's daughter who put it on.
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Old 01-11-2010, 18:50   #49
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I think he did find it, or somebody found it and identified it by the ring on it's leg. Anyway, as far as I know, he has got his bird back.
Thats a good idea Jeff, think all blokes should ring their birds
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Old 01-11-2010, 19:05   #50
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No, Gremlin, that is not the one. Is that you ? Phwoah ... two handsome fellas together .. LOL.
No it's not me katex. I have had less hair than the bird for at least 45 years and not just as handsome as it either.
The chap is either part owner or employee of the Birds of Prey Centre between Settle and Ingleton. If you click on thelink there are a some photos of the same chap and also loads of information.
Me and my missus have been quite few times and always enjoy the demos and a decent plate of scran in the excellent cafe there.
They allow some birds to fly to your arm after being released by the owner of the centre. He gives you a glove first.

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Old 01-11-2010, 19:17   #51
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No it's not me katex. I have had less hair than the bird for at least 45 years and not just as handsome as it either.
The chap is either part owner or employee of the Birds of Prey Centre between Settle and Ingleton. If you click on thelink there are a some photos of the same chap and also loads of information.
Me and my missus have been quite few times and always enjoy the demos and a decent plate of scran in the excellent cafe there.
They allow some birds to fly to your arm after being released by the owner of the centre. He gives you a glove first.

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Didn't there used to be an Owl sanctuary on the way to arrow-in Furnace Gremlin, can remember calling in there many years ago when I was working in the area
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Old 01-11-2010, 19:18   #52
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Thanks Gremlin ... have made a note of that .. that sounds like a good place to visit.
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Old 01-11-2010, 19:24   #53
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No it's not me katex. I have had less hair than the bird for at least 45 years and not just as handsome as it either.
The chap is either part owner or employee of the Birds of Prey Centre between Settle and Ingleton. If you click on thelink there are a some photos of the same chap and also loads of information.
Me and my missus have been quite few times and always enjoy the demos and a decent plate of scran in the excellent cafe there.
They allow some birds to fly to your arm after being released by the owner of the centre. He gives you a glove first.

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Is that where you took the photo of yourself and the vulture?
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Old 01-11-2010, 19:41   #54
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Didn't there used to be an Owl sanctuary on the way to arrow-in Furnace Gremlin, can remember calling in there many years ago when I was working in the area
I assume you mean Barrow in Furness Jaysay.
I went to Barrow many times when I was driving tankers and I seem to recall a sign somewhere along the way but it's must be over 25 years ago. I retired 11 years ago and worked the north east for ten before that and Scotland for a few years before that. Notice I never got the southern contract, I had to keep the MD in G&T to avoid it.
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Old 01-11-2010, 19:43   #55
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I assume you mean Barrow in Furness Jaysay.
I went to Barrow many times when I was driving tankers and I seem to recall a sign somewhere along the way but it's must be over 25 years ago. I retired 11 years ago and worked the north east for ten before that and Scotland for a few years before that. Notice I never got the southern contract, I had to keep the MD in G&T to avoid it.
It was at Ravenglass I recall seeing signs for it when driving by and saw it in a brochure - not sure if it's still there though? Edit - I just checked and it is still there!

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Old 04-11-2010, 17:21   #56
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the bird has been found thankfully thanks for all your help though
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Old 04-11-2010, 18:45   #57
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I assume you mean Barrow in Furness Jaysay.
I went to Barrow many times when I was driving tankers and I seem to recall a sign somewhere along the way but it's must be over 25 years ago. I retired 11 years ago and worked the north east for ten before that and Scotland for a few years before that. Notice I never got the southern contract, I had to keep the MD in G&T to avoid it.
Ya it was Barrow Gremlin, and ya its 30 years since I frequented those roads too, so could well not be there now
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Old 04-11-2010, 18:47   #58
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It was at Ravenglass I recall seeing signs for it when driving by and saw it in a brochure - not sure if it's still there though? Edit - I just checked and it is still there!

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Thanks for that kestrelx had already posted when i saw your link
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Old 19-11-2010, 11:53   #59
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The other day ... over the moors where I work ... a batch of noisy seagulls flew over with another bird that didn't fly the same way.

Read later in the Observer that the tip was using Peregrine Falcons to scare the Seagulls off .. must have been this.

Had sorta' mentioned this on another forum .. have been asked why should they wish to frighten off the Seagulls as they would eat lots of the garbage ... presume because they make a mess of some sort or maybe noise nuisance ?

Kestrel ... sure you can answer this for me..
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Old 19-11-2010, 11:56   #60
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The other day ... over the moors where I work ... a batch of noisy seagulls flew over with another bird that didn't fly the same way.

Read later in the Observer that the tip was using Peregrine Falcons to scare the Seagulls off .. must have been this.

Had sorta' mentioned this on another forum .. have been asked why should they wish to frighten off the Seagulls as they would eat lots of the garbage ... presume because they make a mess of some sort or maybe noise nuisance ?

Kestrel ... sure you can answer this for me..
Over the moors where I work I'm intrigued Kate, took up sheep farming
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