Delivering to a customer in Hague Bar near the old Fire Station. I was only in the yard for a few minutes.
Of note - 1 Blackcap heard and seen briefly - 1 Chiffchaff heard - 1 Great Spotted Woodpecker - 1 Nuthatch heard - 1 Coal Tit heard and seen briefly
Rob Creek said
Thu Mar 3 6:35 PM, 2022
Monday 28th Feb
Waterside Flash. Delivering in New Mills and Disley so a quick stop off was in order to see if the Kittiwake was present, but no luck.
Of note - c15-20 Eurasian Teal on the flood - 1m 1f Goosander on the river - 1 Grey Heron over - 2 Goldcrest in small tree near the road kink bridge
Mark Dean said
Sun Oct 3 8:26 PM, 2021
From waterside flash to Millenium walkway this afternoon. 45 Lapwings on field nr Waterside Flash along with around 13 Starlings and 30 Woodpigeons.At Flash,4+Common Snipe,20+Teal,2 Moorhen and in the field otherside of the river around 200 Canada Geese.Along the river towards Mousley Bottom reserve,5 Redhead Goosander swimming together, 3 Dippers ,a Grey Wagtail,10+Mallards and 2 Moorhens. And as I arrived back at Waterside Flash a Little Egret flew up from the flash and landed in a dead tree nearby as 2 Grey Herons flew overhead,a nice surprise as Little Egrets only been seen there around twice b4 at most as far as I am aware?
Mark Dean said
Sun Nov 22 5:58 PM, 2020
At Waterside Flash this afternoon 5 Common Snipe showing well at edge of flash in the sunshine,5 Lapwing,1 Mallard,17 Teal,1female Wigeon,1 Pied Wagtail and around 100 Canada Geese on the field otherside of the road.
andrew chapman said
Thu Dec 26 11:18 AM, 2019
25.12.19 -
New Mills golf course 1 Pink Footed Goose within the grazing Canada flock & 2 Common Snipe.
2 Tawny Owls calling near St Georges Church around 6pm.
Andy
Mark Dean said
Mon Sep 16 5:33 PM, 2019
No sign of Wood Sandpiper Saturday or Sunday afternoon.
Mark Dean said
Fri Sep 13 7:43 PM, 2019
Wood Sandpiper still there today this afternoon
Mark Dean said
Wed Sep 11 5:17 PM, 2019
An update on last nights sighting of the Sandpiper.There was a few of us and we did not get a very good view (it was dark and kept at the far side of the flash,it also did not fly or show its rump,and could not see its supercilium)so reckoned probably Common.However one of the group went back today and digiscoped what we presume was the same bird in bright light and it turns out to be a Wood Sandpiper! So sorry should not of been so quick to ID in such conditions! And great news for the Flash!
Mark Dean said
Wed Sep 11 8:38 AM, 2019
Waterside Flash 7.15pm last night (Tues 10th Sept) 1 Common Sandpiper edge of Flash along with at least 1 Common Snipe. On the Flash 19 Teal along with the usual Moorhens, Mallards. On adjacent field at least 37 Lapwings and the usual 200 plus Canada Geese on field near Paper Mill side of road. All the best and Good Birding .
andrew chapman said
Thu May 2 10:56 PM, 2019
Waterside flash - 1 Common Sandpiper, busy probing the mud for food - 18.20hrs 02.05.19
Andy
Mark Dean said
Sat Sep 15 8:43 PM, 2018
Mark Dean I was out walking above New Mills today walking towards Mellor Cross when, at about 11.55am about 30 lapwings and 50 starlings went up, and in front of them a female or juvenile Marsh Harrier was flying with slow flapping flight,heading south east, I presume on migration very unexpected and a great sight to see .
Chris Harper said
Tue Jul 24 6:52 AM, 2018
Indulged in a bit of 'Swallow bathing' yesterday evening on Castle Edge road by New Mills golf club. Over 1000 in the air and on the grass , eventually roosting in the reeds around the large pond on the course itself. About 9.30pm.
Also Tawny Owl, 3 Lesser Redpoll 2 Kestrel Common Buzzard
andrew chapman said
Sun Apr 1 2:28 PM, 2018
Male HEN HARRIER quartering sedge grass fields (Ollersett moor) at 11.10am, but passing though , headed south and out of sight.
Andy
-- Edited by andrew chapman on Sunday 1st of April 2018 04:54:36 PM
Alex Lees said
Fri Oct 27 2:02 PM, 2017
Hawfinch & 440 Pink-footed Geese on a vizmig watch above New Mills today pics and sound-recordings:
http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S40141612
Alex Lees said
Mon Oct 16 2:27 PM, 2017
4 Ring Ouzel, 1 Fieldfare, 8 Redwing Ollersett Moor, New Mills 15/10/17
http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S39930497
Flock of Common Scoter recorded over New Mills at night on the night of the 8/10/17
http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S39802831
-- Edited by Alex Lees on Monday 16th of October 2017 07:25:34 PM
andrew chapman said
Sat Oct 14 8:06 PM, 2017
Saturday 14th Oct -
4 late Swallow over low Leighton at 11.30am
at least 6 Snipe in marshy field near new mills golf course club house.
Andy
Mark Dean said
Wed Sep 20 9:54 PM, 2017
Managed to have a brief visit to Waterside Flash just before it got dark,and, as well as the Wigeon and Mallard etc I saw on Sunday ,there was also 5 Teal .Also 200+ Canada Geese grazing on the grass on the other side of the road and I saw the Grey Heron fishing in the river. All the best and good birding!
Mark Dean said
Sun Sep 17 6:39 PM, 2017
One male Wigeon in eclipse with three female on waterside flash this afternoon as well as the usual hybrid Ducks and Mallards,Moorhens. All the best and good birding.
andrew chapman said
Sun Dec 11 7:35 PM, 2016
Waterside flash - Sun 9.30 am
Teal 11
Male Wigeon still present
Two skeins of P.F Geese (200+) flew low over the flash in the direction of Whaley Bridge ...minutes later a large skein (presumably the same birds) flew down the valley in the opposite direction towards Marple, temporarily circling New Mills calling noisily to each other (maybe arguing over the map reading).
Elsewhere-
Low Leighton ....8 Bullfinches on the garden feeding station fighting over sunflower hearts (4m + 4f).
Andy
andrew chapman said
Sat Dec 10 7:48 PM, 2016
Waterside Flash - sat lunchtime
1 Mute swan
1 male Wigeon in fine plumage
13 Teal
Andy
andrew chapman said
Sat Nov 5 3:13 PM, 2016
At least 4 Snipe feeding in disturbed earth on Waterside flash this morning
Water levels back to a healthier level after a dry spell and some digging activity.
Several Teal present too.
Andy
Ray Scally said
Sat Oct 22 2:30 PM, 2016
YELLOW-BROWED WARBLER at 9.20 this morning on footpath north of Hague Bar / Brookbottom Road west of golf course (my position on twitter of south is incorrect) bird showed for about 10 seconds and vanished into woods on left of track as you travel north and called briefly. 30 Lesser Redpoll at Broadhurst Edge and Stonechat. 5 Snipe on reedy pool by golf course.
Julian Winstanley said
Fri Oct 14 5:15 PM, 2016
At least 7 snipe on the scrape opposite New Mills Golf Club around 15.30 today. Also several ducks, possibly female & juvenile teal but couldn't really get a good view with the naked eye
-- Edited by Julian Winstanley on Friday 14th of October 2016 05:16:11 PM
andrew chapman said
Sat Oct 8 9:02 PM, 2016
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150Â + skein of P.f. geese high over New Mills heading south east.
Thanks to Ray Scally who kindly alerted me they were heading my way... via Disley!
Andy
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andrew chapman said
Mon Aug 22 8:38 AM, 2016
Sunday - 21st August
2 Teal back on Waterside flash after a summer vacation.
2 Whitethroat on New Mills golf course, feeding in the rough scrub.
1 HOBBY careering towards Broadhurst edge wood ..alas, just a fleeting glimpse.
Andy
andrew chapman said
Sat Apr 9 5:31 PM, 2016
Waterside Flash
Thursday - 7th Apr
1 male Blackcap, 1 Redwing, 6 Teal
Fri - 8th Apr
1 male Shoveler ,12 Swallow,1 Sand Martin
Andy
andrew chapman said
Sun Mar 27 9:21 PM, 2016
9.00 am -1 male Shoveler on waterside flash with 6 Teal (3m + 3f).
1 Dipper near Watford lodge.
Andy
Ray Scally said
Sun Mar 20 7:47 PM, 2016
Oystercatcher on Waterside Flash and 2 Pink footed Geese.
andrew chapman said
Fri Jan 1 9:16 PM, 2016
2 Shoveler still present on waterside flash
The longest staying bird has well advanced male plumage now.
At least 2 Teal present.
Andy
Mark Dean said
Mon Dec 28 4:13 PM, 2015
I managed to get to waterside flash for a few minutes this afternoon and also saw the pair of Shovelers, thanks Ray. Also, as well as the usual Canada Geese,Moorhen,Mallards and a Grey Heron, at least 6 Mistle Thrush on the grass, and at least 3 Teal, I saw 2 male and 1 Female on the water. All the best and Good Birding for the rest of the year and 2016.Mark.
Ray Scally said
Mon Dec 28 8:58 AM, 2015
2 Shoveler on the flash over the last couple of days
John Rayner said
Sat Dec 5 10:07 AM, 2015
Ray Scally wrote:
Waterside Flash
1 Pink footed Goose feeding with Canada Geese this morning Ray
Think that one has been doing the rounds Ray. It was with the flock at Roman Lakes on Nov 11th.
Cheers John
Ray Scally said
Sat Dec 5 9:44 AM, 2015
Waterside Flash
1 Pink footed Goose feeding with Canada Geese this morning Ray
andrew chapman said
Sun Nov 15 7:59 PM, 2015
Waterside flash -
Gadwall up to 3 (2m + 1f).
Wigeon at least 4 mixed with Mallards, feeding in sedge grass.
10 Teal
1 Common Snipe at water edge on far bank of flash.
Elsewhere - 5 Bullfinch (2m +3f ) at Low Leighton feeding on sunflower hearts
Andy
andrew chapman said
Sat Nov 14 5:05 PM, 2015
2 GADWALL (male and female) on Waterside flash with a small party of Teal ( approx 10) today.
Andy
Ray Scally said
Sat Jun 13 6:15 PM, 2015
Hobby over Hague Bar flying towards the town this afternoon. Ray
Ray Scally said
Sun May 17 6:53 PM, 2015
Waterside Flash 6pm, 2 Common Sandpiper and male and female Mandarin. Ray
andrew chapman said
Thu Apr 30 8:42 AM, 2015
Waterside flash 18-30 hrs - 29.04.15
One Little Ringed Plover stopped off to feed up in the muddy margins.
Andy
This bird was still present at dusk (Ray Scally).
andrew chapman said
Sat Apr 18 9:20 PM, 2015
On Ollersett Moor there was a party of 10 RING OUZELS resting in a Beech tree copse, occasionally giving good views when dropping onto the copse floor to feed.
Also present were at least 10 Wheatear and several more near Chinley churn.
No sign of any Ouzels in the rocky boulders of around Chinley churn area.
Andy
andrew chapman said
Tue Apr 7 10:24 PM, 2015
Waterside flash 18.40 hrs
3 Swallows circling over the flash.
Very brief sighting from a Sand Martin, which was then chased away by the Swallows.
A Kingfisher flew over from the Goyt heading towards Mousely bottom.
There was also a male Mandarin on the boggy field next to the flash.
Andy
andrew chapman said
Sat Feb 28 9:07 PM, 2015
sat 15.30hrs
1 Curlew calling and flying over mellor moor.
approx 20 Golden plover with 200+ lapwing in nearby fields.
1 buzzard -perch hunting near broadhurst edge wood.
andy
andrew chapman said
Sat Feb 21 8:22 PM, 2015
Sat 21st - 15.00 -16.00 hrs
Oystercatcher probing for worms in short grass - New mills golf course
35 Golden Plover with 150+ Lapwing in fields near Broadhurst edge wood,
Andy
andrew chapman said
Mon Nov 17 1:01 PM, 2014
Friday 14th Nov - Tawny owl - calling near New Mills football club @ 21:30 hrs
Sunday - 16th Nov - 30 + Redpoll feeding on birch trees near New Mills golf club. 4 male Bullfinches present near rear of golf clubhouse.
Andy
andrew chapman said
Wed Nov 5 9:01 PM, 2014
200+ skein of pink footed geese flying high over 4 lanes end at dusk, heading south.
andy
andrew chapman said
Sun Nov 2 8:59 AM, 2014
9.15a.m - 150+ skein of p.f.geese flying south, high over ollersett moor.
andy
Ray Scally said
Sat Oct 4 4:48 PM, 2014
HOBBY flying over Woodend this afternoon towards Strines, also LITTLE GREBE on Woodend.
andrew chapman said
Tue Sep 23 12:47 PM, 2014
0llersett moor - female Wheatear in fields next to 4 lanes end bridleway at 18.30 hrs 22/09/14.
Andy
andrew chapman said
Sun Sep 21 7:48 PM, 2014
ollersett moor - female stonechat on bridleway linking four lanes end to stubbins lane this morning.
broadhurst edge wood - 200 + lapwing on ploughed fields this afternoon.
any
andrew chapman said
Sun Mar 16 10:16 AM, 2014
Chiffchaff calling at Low Leighton this morning. Andy
andrew chapman said
Fri Apr 26 3:39 AM, 2013
There was migration evidence on Waterside this evening including some very good local records.
I called on way home from work and was greeted by 20-30 Swallows hunting over the river and adjoining fields.
On the muddy margins to the flash there was a feeding flock of Pied Wagtails (10-12) and a Common Sandpiper.
Further scanning of the mud revealed a Little Ringed Plover resting and feeding in the mud, before resuming it`s journey.
A female Sparrowhawk glided over and flushed the wagtails but they soon landed, where upon another local birder (Ray Scally) noticed a Yellow Wagtail had joined the flock.
Ray also confirmed the presence of at least one White Wagtail amongst the flock of Pied Wagtails .
Other species included - Goosander heading towards the goyt (male and female) , Willow warbler x2, Chiffchaff (1),Teal x2, House martin (1),Sand martin (1), Goldfinch (3).
A Grey Wagtail completed the set of wagtails just after I left.
Delivering to a customer in Hague Bar near the old Fire Station. I was only in the yard for a few minutes.
Of note
- 1 Blackcap heard and seen briefly
- 1 Chiffchaff heard
- 1 Great Spotted Woodpecker
- 1 Nuthatch heard
- 1 Coal Tit heard and seen briefly
Waterside Flash.
Delivering in New Mills and Disley so a quick stop off was in order to see if the Kittiwake was present, but no luck.
Of note
- c15-20 Eurasian Teal on the flood
- 1m 1f Goosander on the river
- 1 Grey Heron over
- 2 Goldcrest in small tree near the road kink bridge
45 Lapwings on field nr Waterside Flash along with around 13 Starlings and 30 Woodpigeons.At Flash,4+Common Snipe,20+Teal,2 Moorhen and in the field otherside of the river around 200 Canada Geese.Along the river towards Mousley Bottom reserve,5 Redhead Goosander swimming together, 3 Dippers ,a Grey Wagtail,10+Mallards and 2 Moorhens.
And as I arrived back at Waterside Flash a Little Egret flew up from the flash and landed in a dead tree nearby as 2 Grey Herons flew overhead,a nice surprise as Little Egrets only been seen there around twice b4 at most as far as I am aware?
25.12.19 -
New Mills golf course 1 Pink Footed Goose within the grazing Canada flock & 2 Common Snipe.
2 Tawny Owls calling near St Georges Church around 6pm.
Andy
All the best and Good Birding .
Waterside flash - 1 Common Sandpiper, busy probing the mud for food - 18.20hrs 02.05.19
Andy
Mark Dean
I was out walking above New Mills today walking towards Mellor Cross when, at about 11.55am about 30 lapwings and 50 starlings went up, and in front of them a female or juvenile Marsh Harrier was flying with slow flapping flight,heading south east, I presume on migration very unexpected and a great sight to see .
Indulged in a bit of 'Swallow bathing' yesterday evening on Castle Edge road by New Mills golf club. Over 1000 in the air and on the grass , eventually roosting in the reeds around the large pond on the course itself. About 9.30pm.
Also Tawny Owl, 3 Lesser Redpoll 2 Kestrel Common Buzzard
Male HEN HARRIER quartering sedge grass fields (Ollersett moor) at 11.10am, but passing though , headed south and out of sight.
Andy
-- Edited by andrew chapman on Sunday 1st of April 2018 04:54:36 PM
Hawfinch & 440 Pink-footed Geese on a vizmig watch above New Mills today pics and sound-recordings:
http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S40141612
4 Ring Ouzel, 1 Fieldfare, 8 Redwing Ollersett Moor, New Mills 15/10/17
http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S39930497
Flock of Common Scoter recorded over New Mills at night on the night of the 8/10/17
http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S39802831
-- Edited by Alex Lees on Monday 16th of October 2017 07:25:34 PM
Saturday 14th Oct -
4 late Swallow over low Leighton at 11.30am
at least 6 Snipe in marshy field near new mills golf course club house.
Andy
All the best and good birding!
All the best and good birding.
Waterside flash - Sun 9.30 am
Teal 11
Male Wigeon still present
Two skeins of P.F Geese (200+) flew low over the flash in the direction of Whaley Bridge ...minutes later a large skein (presumably the same birds) flew down the valley in the opposite direction towards Marple, temporarily circling New Mills calling noisily to each other (maybe arguing over the map reading).
Elsewhere-
Low Leighton ....8 Bullfinches on the garden feeding station fighting over sunflower hearts (4m + 4f).
Andy
Waterside Flash - sat lunchtime
1 Mute swan
1 male Wigeon in fine plumage
13 Teal
Andy
At least 4 Snipe feeding in disturbed earth on Waterside flash this morning
Water levels back to a healthier level after a dry spell and some digging activity.
Several Teal present too.
Andy
-- Edited by Julian Winstanley on Friday 14th of October 2016 05:16:11 PM
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150Â + skein of P.f. geese high over New Mills heading south east.
Thanks to Ray Scally who kindly alerted me they were heading my way... via Disley!
Andy
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Sunday - 21st August
2 Teal back on Waterside flash after a summer vacation.
2 Whitethroat on New Mills golf course, feeding in the rough scrub.
1 HOBBY careering towards Broadhurst edge wood ..alas, just a fleeting glimpse.
Andy
Waterside Flash
Thursday - 7th Apr
1 male Blackcap, 1 Redwing, 6 Teal
Fri - 8th Apr
1 male Shoveler ,12 Swallow,1 Sand Martin
Andy
9.00 am -1 male Shoveler on waterside flash with 6 Teal (3m + 3f).
1 Dipper near Watford lodge.
Andy
2 Shoveler still present on waterside flash
The longest staying bird has well advanced male plumage now.
At least 2 Teal present.
Andy
Also, as well as the usual Canada Geese,Moorhen,Mallards and a Grey Heron, at least 6 Mistle Thrush on the grass, and at least 3 Teal, I saw 2 male and 1 Female on the water.
All the best and Good Birding for the rest of the year and 2016.Mark.
2 Shoveler on the flash over the last couple of days
Cheers John
1 Pink footed Goose feeding with Canada Geese this morning
Ray
Waterside flash -
Gadwall up to 3 (2m + 1f).
Wigeon at least 4 mixed with Mallards, feeding in sedge grass.
10 Teal
1 Common Snipe at water edge on far bank of flash.
Elsewhere - 5 Bullfinch (2m +3f ) at Low Leighton feeding on sunflower hearts
Andy
2 GADWALL (male and female) on Waterside flash with a small party of Teal ( approx 10) today.
Andy
Ray
Ray
Waterside flash 18-30 hrs - 29.04.15
One Little Ringed Plover stopped off to feed up in the muddy margins.
Andy
This bird was still present at dusk (Ray Scally).
On Ollersett Moor there was a party of 10 RING OUZELS resting in a Beech tree copse, occasionally giving good views when dropping onto the copse floor to feed.
Also present were at least 10 Wheatear and several more near Chinley churn.
No sign of any Ouzels in the rocky boulders of around Chinley churn area.
Andy
Waterside flash 18.40 hrs
3 Swallows circling over the flash.
Very brief sighting from a Sand Martin, which was then chased away by the Swallows.
A Kingfisher flew over from the Goyt heading towards Mousely bottom.
There was also a male Mandarin on the boggy field next to the flash.
Andy
sat 15.30hrs
1 Curlew calling and flying over mellor moor.
approx 20 Golden plover with 200+ lapwing in nearby fields.
1 buzzard -perch hunting near broadhurst edge wood.
andy
Sat 21st - 15.00 -16.00 hrs
Oystercatcher probing for worms in short grass - New mills golf course
35 Golden Plover with 150+ Lapwing in fields near Broadhurst edge wood,
Andy
Friday 14th Nov -
Tawny owl - calling near New Mills football club @ 21:30 hrs
Sunday -
16th Nov - 30 + Redpoll feeding on birch trees near New Mills golf club.
4 male Bullfinches present near rear of golf clubhouse.
Andy
200+ skein of pink footed geese flying high over 4 lanes end at dusk, heading south.
andy
9.15a.m - 150+ skein of p.f.geese flying south, high over ollersett moor.
andy
Andy
ollersett moor - female stonechat on bridleway linking four lanes end to stubbins lane this morning.
broadhurst edge wood - 200 + lapwing on ploughed fields this afternoon.
any
Chiffchaff calling at Low Leighton this morning.
Andy
There was migration evidence on Waterside this evening including some very good local records.
I called on way home from work and was greeted by 20-30 Swallows hunting over the river and adjoining fields.
On the muddy margins to the flash there was a feeding flock of Pied Wagtails (10-12) and a Common Sandpiper.
Further scanning of the mud revealed a Little Ringed Plover resting and feeding in the mud, before resuming it`s journey.
A female Sparrowhawk glided over and flushed the wagtails but they soon landed, where upon another local birder (Ray Scally) noticed a Yellow Wagtail had joined the flock.
Ray also confirmed the presence of at least one White Wagtail amongst the flock of Pied Wagtails .
Other species included - Goosander heading towards the goyt (male and female) , Willow warbler x2, Chiffchaff (1),Teal x2, House martin (1),Sand martin (1), Goldfinch (3).
A Grey Wagtail completed the set of wagtails just after I left.
Andy