Terry
Campbell writes -
On Wednesday, April 9th, I was walking round Ogden at around 8am with my
dog.
As I walked down the path from the Drystone Wall display towards Ogden
Water, a largish brown bird flew across my line of sight. It landed on
a branch of a tree not too far away. I have always got my camera with me
and so managed to get this photo. The light was not very good and
it was still quite a distance away so had to use maximum zoom - so not
the best of pictures.
Over many years of visiting Ogden I have heard tawny owls once or twice
but never quite been able to see one properly as it has usually been nearly
dark. So I was chuffed to get this!
Terry saw Tawny at a similar time (8.15am, Wednesday,
April 23)-
it was foggy and raining as he walked his dog, Emma.
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The new Permanent
Orienteering Course maps are now available at the Visitor Centre. £1.50
each.
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Is Ogden Water a cemetery?
Please please please can the management stop people putting flowers on
benches and planting flowers around the benches? I like to walk around
Ogden because it is a wonderful place to be and not a cemetery.
A comment by John Smith on the forum.
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See the cine taken during a walk around Ogden in the
great snow of 1963! Here.
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Anita Goiner sent me the photo below. I shows a familiar
scene!
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Ogden Water is located 4 miles North of Halifax, on
the A629 Keighley Road. For bus service information from Halifax and
Keighley, contact Metro 01132457676.
Ogden Water Country Park, Ogden Lane,
Off Keighley Road, Halifax HX2 8YA
Tel 01422 249136
ogden.water@calderdale.gov.uk
Ogden Water is owned by Yorkshire Water and managed on
their behalf by Calderdale Countryside Services.
Ogden Water was designated a Local Nature Reserve in
2003. The Estate comprises a 34 acre reservoir enclosed by woodland with
open moor beyond. The heather uplands and peat moors form part of a
Special Protection Area, that is of international importance for breeding
birds.
Over 250,000 people, (and increasing!), visit Ogden Water
every year for walking, picnics, family outings and nature activities.
There are numerous woodland trails and waterside paths
to explore, with stunning views extending across Calderdale. Ogden is
also an excellent base to explore the wider South Pennines by foot or
bike.
If you are planning to bring a party of people on a visit to Ogden
Water, you could contact the Rangers (see above) to make sure the facilities
will be available when you come.
If you have enjoyed your visit to Ogden Water, please
write to:-Calderdale M.B.C.
Town Hall
Crossley Street
Halifax HX1 1UJ
www.calderdale.gov.uk
or/and
Yorkshire Water PLC
Western House
Western Way
Bradford BD6 2LZ
www.yorkshirewater.com
But if you had problems and or didn't enjoy your visit,
contact David Wilson, Estate Manager Ogden Water Country Park, Ogden
Lane, Keighley Road, Halifax, HX2 8YA or ring 01422 249136 ogden.water@calderdale.gov.uk.
For a speedy response.
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View of Ogden Reservoir in 1937?
Do you have any anecdotes, pictures, or short stories of trips to Ogden
in the past, ie. donkeys years ago! If you have, please get in touch
with David or Robin.
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What's the yellow object floating on the reservoir?
Is it:
1) A tidal powered electric generator?
2) Don't know, it fell to earth?
3) A mint flavouring and flouride infusion device for our water supply?
4) A depth gauge?
It is a depth guage! It is positioned over the deepest
part of the reservoir and, by using a combination of sonar and telecommunications,
measures the depth of the water and sends it back to Yorkshire Water
HQ via mobile technology.
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