Saturday, 26 January 2019

Dipper - Greater Manchester

I've enjoyed watching a pair of Dippers recently on the River Roch in Heywood. They have been in the area for some time, but I've noticed them more regularly in recent months. I'm pretty sure that they bred last year, but didn't spend enough time watching them to confirm.
A week ago I heard one of them in song as it sat atop a large stone in the river. They have a very melodic song but it is quite tricky to hear over the sound of rushing water. Fingers crossed they are gearing up for some breeding, and if they do, I hope to be on hand with the camera.


Most likely to be looking a Cadisfly larvae.


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12 comments:

  1. ~Lavender Dreamer~26 January 2019 at 21:30

    How pretty! Love your photos and I hope they stay in the area!

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  2. Anu27 January 2019 at 05:21

    Hello Adam. Dipper is one of my favorite birds. It is beautiful.

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  3. Linda27 January 2019 at 06:59

    What a round bird! Nice pictures.

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  4. Anni 27 January 2019 at 11:36

    Sweet...we don't have these Dippers in my part of the world. ...It's terrific that you shared all this with us at I'd Rather B Birdin this week...thanks.

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  5. italiafinlandia27 January 2019 at 12:27

    I wish I could see one myself some day!

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  6. eileeninmd27 January 2019 at 12:51

    Hello your Dipper is so pretty. Great captures. Thanks so much for linking up and sharing your post. Happy Sunday, enjoy your day. Have a great new week ahead.

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  7. Jenn Jilks27 January 2019 at 14:15

    The dippers are so sweet!!!!
    (ツ) from Cottage Country Ontario , ON, Canada!

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  8. Carol @Comfort Spring Station28 January 2019 at 17:07

    Great shots!

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  9. NCSue28 January 2019 at 17:09

    They're adorable! Wish we had them here.
    Thanks for linking up at http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2019/01/bloomin-beauty.html

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  10. Fun6029 January 2019 at 07:41

    Great photos.

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  11. A Colorful World31 January 2019 at 01:00

    Just wonderful shots! What a treat to get to see them!

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  12. Rambling Woods6 February 2019 at 19:44

    I have seen these birds on a nature show....Must be a very nice treat to see them in person

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