A Buzzard was very low over the Grand Arcade/Millgate this afternoon
David Hughes said
Sun Feb 19 8:33 PM, 2023
7 30pm tonight 1 pied wagtail opposite former Mark's and Spencer standishgate picking up bits
David Hughes said
Tue Oct 25 8:44 PM, 2022
Short spell by canal at Wigan pier,peregrine on trencherfield mill,sparrowhawk flew nearby the peregrine and decided against landing,approx 400 pigeon on nearby rooftop adjoining the pizza place, which most likely explains the raptors choice of location, the birds i mean ....?.not the pizza ..
7 50 pm tonight pied wagtail outside of former marks and Spencer on the ground feeding.
Jimmy Meadows said
Sat Nov 13 7:02 PM, 2021
Raven seen taking a twig into last year's nest site
At least a month early but with the demolition of the market hall could be better for them.
The old nest from 2yr back and over 6years old breeding every year as been removed but the new nest site will be hard to access but knowing this council they will try no doubt on that as they want this construction to start on time.
They might say they care for nature but money talks.
So if anyone is in the town centre in the next few months will you please keep an eye on the old morrisons building to see if there is any underhand work going on in this area.
Thank you Jimmy
-- Edited by Jimmy Meadows on Saturday 13th of November 2021 07:07:26 PM
Ian McKerchar said
Mon Aug 30 8:36 PM, 2021
Originally reported to me a an RSPCA Officer today
Firefighters today rescued a Great white Egret with a suspected broken wing from the Leeds-Liverpool canal near to Wigan town centre earlier today.
A Little Egret flew north over Poolstock Lane, at Marus Bridge, at 19:28. Not really Town Centre, but it was heading that way.
Jimmy Meadows said
Fri Jun 25 1:25 PM, 2021
Possible breeding lesser black backed gull on rooftops at Mesnes Street Wigan.
Both birds kicking a fuss up due to people taking scaffolding down ??
Jimmy Meadows said
Sat May 1 1:39 PM, 2021
Breeding success for the town centre Ravens again this year at least 3 youngsters now flying and being fed by there parents on the roofs of galleries buildings.!!
Cheers Jimmy
Jimmy Meadows said
Thu Feb 11 10:34 AM, 2021
Town centre
Ravens have again nested in same area but moved nest sites by about 4m to a more sheltered place.
Good luck to them .
Paul Risley said
Sun Mar 15 2:04 PM, 2020
2 Kingfishers chasing each other along the river douglas at side of Screwfix at saddle junction
Jimmy Meadows said
Mon Apr 22 10:11 AM, 2019
Ravens have successfully fledged at least 4 young now wing exercising at nest site
Ian Campbell said
Fri Dec 28 3:15 PM, 2018
8.30 - 13.30 today at McCormack Drive/Hardybutts area looking for Waxwing with no sighting .50 Redwing feeding with 5 Mistle Thrush and 30 Starlings with a Sparrowhawk showing twice (wonder if it ate the Waxwing?). Time went quite quickly however as a few other birders came and went whilst I was there. Cheers Ian
-- Edited by Ian Campbell on Friday 28th of December 2018 03:50:51 PM
dave broome said
Wed Dec 26 9:00 PM, 2018
Today a total of approx 30 Redwing and a mobile flock of c20 Starling feeding on Rowans and Cotoneaster, also resting in taller trees, around Hardybutts/McCormack Drive and Darlington Street/Harrogate Street
dave broome said
Tue Dec 25 12:39 PM, 2018
This morning at least 23 Redwing feeding around Hardybutts-McCormack Drive where there are lots of berries and 15 feeding at Harrogate Street.
This afternoon about 30 Redwing with 5 Mistle Thrush at the front of Entwistle and Joynt, Darlington Street East
-- Edited by dave broome on Tuesday 25th of December 2018 07:34:44 PM
dave broome said
Mon Dec 24 8:49 PM, 2018
Approx 50 Redwing by Central Park Way/Tesco this afternoon
dave broome said
Wed Oct 10 8:38 AM, 2018
9 Redwing WNW over Gidlow this morning
Jimmy Meadows said
Tue May 1 11:15 PM, 2018
This morning Ravens creating a bit of a quandary as a young bird had come down from the nest area and had 3 security men keeping a eye one it as they was worried that it might attack someone.
One of the adults was on top of a nearby building keeping a watchful eye on the youngster when I had to leave the young bird was stood on roof of the mobile fish van with now 4 security guards watching it's every move.
Jimmy
Jimmy Meadows said
Sat Apr 21 8:12 AM, 2018
At least 4 young Ravens wing flapping getting ready for there first flight from town centre nest site yesterday.
Jimmy
Jimmy Meadows said
Tue Jan 30 1:08 PM, 2018
Raven nest building on usual nest site in town centre this morning
Jimmy
Jimmy Meadows said
Sun Jan 14 10:52 AM, 2018
Late post from yesterday
Wallgate nr pier I saw a Peregrine take a pigeon in flight awesome sight that's for sure
Jimmy
Jimmy Meadows said
Thu Jan 11 8:13 PM, 2018
Pr of Ravens displaying over coppull lane swinley today possibly town centre resident birds
Jimmy Meadows said
Tue Dec 5 6:52 PM, 2017
The Wiend
Raven over at 14;00 also 3 Pied Wagtails on square adj Gallimores restaurant
Jimmy
dave broome said
Wed Nov 1 9:21 AM, 2017
45 Redwing high north at 09:00
Jimmy Meadows said
Sun Sep 17 12:41 PM, 2017
Last Night
Tawny Owl calling from the grounds of Wigan Rectory Hall New Market St at 22.30
Jimmy
Jimmy Meadows said
Mon Aug 21 8:39 AM, 2017
Late news for yesterday
Pair of Ravens over Market Street at 15;45
Jimmy
Jimmy Meadows said
Thu Aug 17 3:24 PM, 2017
House martins still feeding young in nest at Fourteen Meadows Road Poolstock
Jimmy
dave broome said
Sun Aug 13 8:04 PM, 2017
400-500 Black-Headed Gull feeding on flying insects around the River Douglas near to the DW Stadium mid-afternoon
Mick Taylor said
Tue Jun 13 8:28 AM, 2017
Whilst opening the front door of my workplace, watched a Hobby skim the top of Swinley Labour club and dash down towards the dam area bottom Coppull Lane. Beat that to the start of your days work !!
Jeff Gorse said
Tue May 23 5:33 PM, 2017
Two ravens on the roof of the DW early this morning - three at the same location yesterday
Jimmy Meadows said
Thu May 4 4:14 PM, 2017
Ravens young have now fledged from nest and moving about the town centre accompanied by the adults this morning they was on Grand Arcade roof.
Jimmy
Jimmy Meadows said
Fri Apr 7 8:09 PM, 2017
2 pair of goldfinch on nests on a busy main street in town centre area today i for one didn't think they nested so early and also for them to nest in such busy area's !
Jimmy
-- Edited by Jimmy Meadows on Friday 7th of April 2017 08:23:24 PM
-- Edited by Jimmy Meadows on Friday 7th of April 2017 08:24:04 PM
dave broome said
Thu Mar 16 12:50 PM, 2017
15 Siskin around the gas works today
dave broome said
Thu Feb 23 12:52 PM, 2017
A newly fledged Blackbird was being fed at the front of the John Bull Chophouse today
munsworth said
Fri Feb 17 10:44 AM, 2017
Pair of Ravens very active and vocal around the nest site today.
Mike
Paul Risley said
Thu Feb 9 6:09 PM, 2017
Ravens adding lining to nest at lunchtime today
Jimmy Meadows said
Sun Feb 5 12:27 PM, 2017
This am lots of Raven activity in the town centre this morning by 2 possibly 3 birds around
Jimmy
Paul Risley said
Fri Feb 3 7:05 PM, 2017
Raven on last years nest at lunch time today
Mike Jepson said
Sat Dec 31 12:37 PM, 2016
14 Mistle thrush on berries at side of Wigan pier at 12.00
Davetruckdriver said
Wed Dec 28 9:48 PM, 2016
Pied Wagtail roost at Robin Park. Around 50 Pied Wagtails in trees next to NEXT.
dave broome said
Mon Dec 26 10:12 AM, 2016
a female Sparrowhawk landed in a Rowan at Pennyhurst Street this morning by Wigan Pier, scattering 7 Mistle Thrush. Raven over Miry Lane Ind Estate
dave broome said
Mon Dec 19 2:12 PM, 2016
12 Blackbird and 2 Song Thrush on Rowans at Harrogate Street early afternoon
dave broome said
Fri Dec 16 3:06 PM, 2016
7 Mistle Thrush on one Rowan today at Pennyhurst St nr Wigan Pier. The majority of berries now gone at Wigan Investment Centre. About 40 Starling feeding on Rowans at Cambridge Way/Hardybutts
dave broome said
Wed Dec 7 7:03 PM, 2016
Min 16 Blackbird, 1 Song Thrush and 1 Redwing on Rowans at Wigan Investment Centre early afternoon, still lots of berries there
dave broome said
Tue Nov 29 12:31 PM, 2016
At least 16 Blackbird, 1 Mistle Thrush and a Song Thrush on Rowans at Wigan Investment Centre this morning. Min 8 Blackbird and a Song Thrush at Rowans on Harrogate St opp Premier Inn. 6 Blackbird and a Song Thrush at a Rowan by the River Douglas on Lidl car park. 2 Redwing and a Goldcrest in the gas works site
-- Edited by dave broome on Tuesday 29th of November 2016 01:43:36 PM
dave broome said
Tue Nov 22 11:35 AM, 2016
Raven over Riverway late morning towards Haigh Plantations
dave broome said
Fri Nov 4 7:56 PM, 2016
Goldcrest today with Long-Tailed Tits at the Riverway/Millgate junction by the R Douglas
min 40 Pied Wagtail roostled at Harrogate St car park opp Premier Inn
dave broome said
Thu Oct 13 9:49 AM, 2016
At least 4 Goldcrest this morning between Woodcock House, Scholes and Riverway
dave broome said
Thu Oct 6 8:09 PM, 2016
A group of 7 Swallow and 9 Pied or White Wagtail went rapidly S over the Town Hall mid-morning, Raven heard calling
7 30pm tonight 1 pied wagtail opposite former Mark's and Spencer standishgate picking up bits
Short spell by canal at Wigan pier,peregrine on trencherfield mill,sparrowhawk flew nearby the peregrine and decided against landing,approx 400 pigeon on nearby rooftop adjoining the pizza place, which most likely explains the raptors choice of location, the birds i mean ....?.not the pizza ..
Raven yesterday with another
7 50 pm tonight pied wagtail outside of former marks and Spencer on the ground feeding.
Raven seen taking a twig into last year's nest site
At least a month early but with the demolition of the market hall could be better for them.
The old nest from 2yr back and over 6years old breeding every year as been removed but the new nest site will be hard to access but knowing this council they will try no doubt on that as they want this construction to start on time.
They might say they care for nature but money talks.
So if anyone is in the town centre in the next few months will you please keep an eye on the old morrisons building to see if there is any underhand work going on in this area.
Thank you Jimmy
-- Edited by Jimmy Meadows on Saturday 13th of November 2021 07:07:26 PM
Originally reported to me a an RSPCA Officer today
Firefighters today rescued a Great white Egret with a suspected broken wing from the Leeds-Liverpool canal near to Wigan town centre earlier today.
https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/firefighters-rescue-injured-heron-canal-21439036
A Little Egret flew north over Poolstock Lane, at Marus Bridge, at 19:28. Not really Town Centre, but it was heading that way.
Possible breeding lesser black backed gull on rooftops at Mesnes Street Wigan.
Both birds kicking a fuss up due to people taking scaffolding down ??
Breeding success for the town centre Ravens again this year at least 3 youngsters now flying and being fed by there parents on the roofs of galleries buildings.!!
Cheers Jimmy
Town centre
Ravens have again nested in same area but moved nest sites by about 4m to a more sheltered place.
Good luck to them .
2 Kingfishers chasing each other along the river douglas at side of Screwfix at saddle junction
Cheers Ian
-- Edited by Ian Campbell on Friday 28th of December 2018 03:50:51 PM
-- Edited by dave broome on Tuesday 25th of December 2018 07:34:44 PM
This morning Ravens creating a bit of a quandary as a young bird had come down from the nest area and had 3 security men keeping a eye one it as they was worried that it might attack someone.
One of the adults was on top of a nearby building keeping a watchful eye on the youngster when I had to leave the young bird was stood on roof of the mobile fish van with now 4 security guards watching it's every move.
Jimmy
At least 4 young Ravens wing flapping getting ready for there first flight from town centre nest site yesterday.
Jimmy
Last Night
Tawny Owl calling from the grounds of Wigan Rectory Hall New Market St at 22.30
Jimmy
Late news for yesterday
Pair of Ravens over Market Street at 15;45
Jimmy
House martins still feeding young in nest at Fourteen Meadows Road Poolstock
Jimmy
400-500 Black-Headed Gull feeding on flying insects around the River Douglas near to the DW Stadium mid-afternoon
Two ravens on the roof of the DW early this morning - three at the same location yesterday
Ravens young have now fledged from nest and moving about the town centre accompanied by the adults this morning they was on Grand Arcade roof.
Jimmy
2 pair of goldfinch on nests on a busy main street in town centre area today i for one didn't think they nested so early and also for them to nest in such busy area's !
Jimmy
-- Edited by Jimmy Meadows on Friday 7th of April 2017 08:23:24 PM
-- Edited by Jimmy Meadows on Friday 7th of April 2017 08:24:04 PM
15 Siskin around the gas works today
A newly fledged Blackbird was being fed at the front of the John Bull Chophouse today
Pair of Ravens very active and vocal around the nest site today.
Mike
Ravens adding lining to nest at lunchtime today
This am lots of Raven activity in the town centre this morning by 2 possibly 3 birds around
Jimmy
Raven on last years nest at lunch time today
14 Mistle thrush on berries at side of Wigan pier at 12.00
a female Sparrowhawk landed in a Rowan at Pennyhurst Street this morning by Wigan Pier, scattering 7 Mistle Thrush. Raven over Miry Lane Ind Estate
12 Blackbird and 2 Song Thrush on Rowans at Harrogate Street early afternoon
7 Mistle Thrush on one Rowan today at Pennyhurst St nr Wigan Pier. The majority of berries now gone at Wigan Investment Centre. About 40 Starling feeding on Rowans at Cambridge Way/Hardybutts
Min 16 Blackbird, 1 Song Thrush and 1 Redwing on Rowans at Wigan Investment Centre early afternoon, still lots of berries there
At least 16 Blackbird, 1 Mistle Thrush and a Song Thrush on Rowans at Wigan Investment Centre this morning. Min 8 Blackbird and a Song Thrush at Rowans on Harrogate St opp Premier Inn. 6 Blackbird and a Song Thrush at a Rowan by the River Douglas on Lidl car park. 2 Redwing and a Goldcrest in the gas works site
-- Edited by dave broome on Tuesday 29th of November 2016 01:43:36 PM
Raven over Riverway late morning towards Haigh Plantations
Goldcrest today with Long-Tailed Tits at the Riverway/Millgate junction by the R Douglas
min 40 Pied Wagtail roostled at Harrogate St car park opp Premier Inn
At least 4 Goldcrest this morning between Woodcock House, Scholes and Riverway
A group of 7 Swallow and 9 Pied or White Wagtail went rapidly S over the Town Hall mid-morning, Raven heard calling