Previously “Diary of a Birding Medic”; “Rugby Birder”; "Bempton Birder”. All views expressed in this blog are my OWN and do not represent the opinions or policies of any organisations or entities whatsoever with whom I have been, am now or will be affiliated. Reference to Bempton Cliffs in NO way promotes the organisation known as RSPB Bempton Cliffs, but rather the FREEdom of the cliffs.

Saturday, 11 June 2022

Lake District Sojourn (Coniston Coppermines) - 9th June 2022

 

Male Common redstart

Over fifty years ago I stayed with a school group at Conniston Coppermines youth hostel. Then it was all gas lighting and log fires. I have been meaning to return to the coppermines valley and today I got the chance! A few changes with electricity now supplied and nearby buildings renovated to provide expensive holiday lets. Thankfully, the road up the valley is still a rough stony track.



Coniston Coppermines Youth Hostel





Coppermines Valley Waterfalls





Harnessing the power of water, Coniston Hydro Electric






Relics of the Coppermines








Wheatears



Redstart


Stonechat


And finally, a new species of bird, the Mountain Mallard!


All images taken handheld with Sony RX10 Mk4.


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