Moor Copse Nature Reserve, Tidmarsh Berkshire

**rolf** · 26-03-2008, 08:20 PM

Popped down to this small reserve for an hour this morning, walked along the banks of the River Pang and although it was a dismal overcast morning, thoroughly enjoyed the brief visit.

Moor Copse Nature Reserve Website

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From Moor Copse Web Site

This Berkshire reserve forms a part of the Sulham and Tidmarsh Woods and Meadows Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). Fringing the beautiful River Pang, Moor Copse nature reserve appeals to walkers and natural historians alike.

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Took these two views with my mobile phone, as I only had the telephoto lens with me on the Olympus, not bad considering, but will take some new ones of the river late spring.

**rolf** · 26-03-2008, 08:24 PM

Managed to locate a lot of different bird species by sound, but particularly a flock of 100 or more Linnets across the meadow on the opposite side of the Pang, were a little too far for good photos with the 300mm and teleconverter, but tried my best.

**rolf** · 26-03-2008, 08:29 PM

Heard several Wrens making themselves at home in the many log piles, the remains of fallen trees.

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Caught a little movement in the corner of my eye and there was a Treecreeper searching an ivy covered tree, managed to snatch a couple of poor snaps.

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Was constantly reminded that the Chiffchaff was on the hunt for a partner, but as usual it stayed tantalisingly, just out of camera range.

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**andy b** · 28-03-2008, 09:43 PM

some good shots there rolf, specially off you mobile

***Chocky*** · 29-03-2008, 12:25 PM

Great captures there Rolf. Glad you caught the Treecreeper. They are one of the most difficult birds to catch on camera. They rarely keep still

Looks likwe a nice place to visit.

**Blue Jay** · 29-03-2008, 10:16 PM

Yes, looks like a very a nice reserve.
Nice photos too

**rolf** · 20-07-2008, 08:42 PM

A few different takes of the butterfly all taken at Moor Copse Nature reserve, Tidmarsh, Berkshire.

***Chocky*** · 21-07-2008, 06:14 PM

Nice captures there of the butterflies.

**rolf** · 21-07-2008, 08:20 PM

Just a few more pictures from my litle tour on Sunday, very few birds to be seen, but the butterflies more than made up for it. The last picture is of the Dove cote at the edge of Calcot.

***Chocky*** · 21-07-2008, 09:04 PM

Very nice little place.

Is it far from Reading and in which direction ?

**rolf** · 21-07-2008, 09:33 PM

It's four miles from the centre in the direction of Newbury.

***Chocky*** · 21-07-2008, 10:18 PM

Oh right . Thanks

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28-03-2008, 09:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
andy b Regular Member Info Location: preston, lancashire Gallery: 0 Equipment: for the last 8 yrs i have used a kowa 60 mm scope, but hve recently bought an opticron hr66 ga. i too have have used a homemade digiscoping adaptor with my kowa.i used two different sized bushes to accomodate the scope eyepiece and camera lense.( with some good results!).... budget has always been a massive factor with my hobby. having a family, there are always other things which take financial p Posts: 523 Join Date: Oct 2007 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	some good shots there rolf, specially off you mobile

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