5 Grey Wagtails 1 Kestrel (over) 1 Goosander (m) Chiffchaff (too many to count) 1 Linnet 1 Dipper at Cheadle Bridge, but I had to wait ages for a sighting. Nearly gave up..
Andy.
Chris Harper said
Thu Apr 14 8:28 AM, 2011
Lapwings on border of farm field and sewerage works opp. playing fields. Bullfinches and Blackcaps around scrub up from meander, especially near flowering apple tree. 5 Goosanders Plenty of Sand Martins, Chiff Chaffs, 1 Willow warbler.
Loads of Sand Martins all along the river this morning. 5 Bullfinches Willow Warblers, Blackcaps and Chiff Chaff's all in fine voice. Still a fair few Goosanders Great Spot near weir
Rick Donkin said
Mon Apr 11 12:00 PM, 2011
11:30 to 11:45
From Cheadle Bridge
15 Sand Martin 2 Dippers - flew down river beyond Galleon/Waterside Leisure Centre 1 Grey Heron
Rick.
15.20 on way back from Fog Lane
2 Dippers - feeding in river 2 Grey Wagtails - incl the footless bird. Just 4 Sand Martins
Rick.
-- Edited by Rick Donkin on Monday 11th of April 2011 03:41:13 PM
Scott Reid said
Thu Apr 7 8:03 PM, 2011
17:30 - 19:30 between the weir and cheadle bridge this evening.
It was pleasure to meet you Rick, always good to put a face to a name.
Didn't have chance to have a walk today, so not seen as much as you, but when we met failed to mention that i had also heard a willow warbler at other end of park in section between old bridges and the motorway.
-- Edited by Paul Dewey on Thursday 7th of April 2011 07:37:38 PM
Rick Donkin said
Thu Apr 7 5:10 PM, 2011
14:45 to 16:15 from Stockport to Cheadle Bridge
Acorn Business Park - between 50 and 60 Sand Martins
Along river: Goosander 4 - all female Chiffchaff - seen 1, heard 6 others singing Pair Bullfinch near sewerage outlet
Fitting that I should meet up with Paul Dewey (and colleagues) at Mersey Vale NR. Paul started this thread exactly 3 years ago to the day - happy 3rd anniversary! Paul had been viewing/listening to Blackcap singing. After we parted company I saw male Blackcap singing in hawthorn on bank of river while another sang nearby close to pylons.
Long tailed tit collecting nesting materials near Patch Island.
At Cheadle Bridge. 1 Grey Wagtail (the footless one again) 1 Dipper 15 Sand Martin 30 Woodpigeon & 12 Carrion Crows on football pitch on opposite side to school.
Rick.
Chris Harper said
Thu Apr 7 8:27 AM, 2011
the mizzle bought the birds out this morning! 2 Dippers freaking out from Cheadle Bridge up to Patch Island, flying up and down and often quite high up, which I have rarely seen. At least 4 Blackcap. Loads of Chiff Chaffs, some courting pairs. Bullfinches and Sand Martins by acorn. Lots of Goosanders.
Chris Harper said
Tue Apr 5 7:14 PM, 2011
Forgot to mention that the Lapwings were displaying yesterday on the boggyish land behind Patch Island, opposite side of the river from the farm. Lots of dogs there, so I doubt they will get far.
I saw a binocular clad person today as I was cycling home, I'll say hello next time if I'm not in such a rush, Rick.
Rick Donkin said
Tue Apr 5 4:49 PM, 2011
From Cheadle Bridge 15:10 to 15:45
1 Grey Wagtail - has lost all its toes from the right leg
2 Pied Wagtails
3 Mallard
1 Grey Heron
6 Sand Martins
2 Great Spotted Woodpeckers
50+ Woodpigeons on football pitch
2 Lesser Black-backed Gulls
No sign of Dipper
Rick.
Chris Harper said
Mon Apr 4 8:35 PM, 2011
First Swallows for me too near the Woolpack pub with a large group of Sand Martins.
Rick Donkin said
Mon Apr 4 3:40 PM, 2011
From Cheadle Bridge 14:10 to 14:20
1 Dipper feeding along the Manchester Borough bank of the river
2 Mistle Thrush
1 Mallard
12 Sand Martin
3 Swallows (first for the year)
4 Starlings
Rick.
Andy Graham said
Mon Apr 4 12:49 PM, 2011
04/04/11 - 1030hrs to 1130
Weir (Vale Road):
3 Willow Warbler
1 Cormorant (sat on Pylon)
Parrswood School Fields
2 Pied Wagtails
2(f) Goosander
2 Grey Wagtails (flying towards patch island)
Cheadle Road Bridge.
1 Dipper
2 Grey Wagtails
2 Mistle Thrush
1 GSW (trees on Cheadle / Galleon side)
Loads of Chiffchaf heard during walk but none seen.
Andy.
Chris Harper said
Mon Apr 4 8:27 AM, 2011
Whitethroat 'singing' this morning opp. sewage works. 3 Blackcap too
40 Sand Martin by Acorn
Plenty of Chiff Chaff's.
A few Goosander. Bullfinches too.
Rick Donkin said
Sun Apr 3 3:04 PM, 2011
14.00 - from Cheadle Bridge
2 Lapwings showing over the field near the sewerage works again.
1 female Goosander and 1 Grey Heron just down river from bridge.
1 Grey Wagtail busily feeding
No sign of Dippers
Rick.
Rick Donkin said
Sat Apr 2 11:33 AM, 2011
10.00 to 10.45 this morning;
2 Dippers in usual area by Cheadle Bridge 5 Sand Martins flew down river over the bridge and then out of sight 1 Male and 3 female Goosanders further along the river by Burnage Rugby Club 1 GS Woodpecker flew across river 1 Cormorant near the salmon weir 1 Jackdaw overhead 2 Lapwings in the field near the sewerage works (same location as those seen on 31/3/11) 4 more Sand Martins and 1 House Martin flying down river (first for year) 1 Dipper still around the bridge on return journey. Many Chiffchaff in the trees along the side of the river with 1 singing from the pylon opposite the sewerage outflow
Rick.
-- Edited by Rick Donkin on Saturday 2nd of April 2011 11:35:46 AM
Andy Graham said
Fri Apr 1 4:37 PM, 2011
Cheadle Bridge 01/04/11 - 1540hrs:
Quick 5 mins on return from Abney.
1 Grey Wagtail (other heard downstream in the Willow tress but not seen)
2 (f) Goosander (flew through bridge arches towards Didsbury.
No Dippers.
Andy
Chris Chandler said
Fri Apr 1 2:35 PM, 2011
A pair of Ravens flying high over the Mersey, seen from Kingsway Bridge at about 12.30
Rick Donkin said
Thu Mar 31 7:30 PM, 2011
15.45 from Cheadle Bridge
2 Lapwings putting on an aerial display over the field near the sewerage works - opposite Burnage Rugby Club. Presumably some sort of mating ritual?
1 male Goosander just up river from bridge.
No sign of Dippers at this visit.
Rick.
Rick Donkin said
Wed Mar 30 7:23 PM, 2011
Cheadle Bridge 10.45 to 11.00
Both Dippers still flying about - but no Grey Wags.
4 female Goosander up by the playing fields.
No sign of any Sand Martins from the bridge when I was there.
Then it started raining
Rick.
Chris Harper said
Wed Mar 30 7:16 PM, 2011
Convinced I heard a Redshank on way home opposite playing fields, but couldn't see anything.
Sand Martins all the way from Acorn Business centre to Cheadle Bridge, 50+ total.
Over 20 Chiff Chaff's this am.
Didn't see the Dippers today, first 'dip' for a while.
Rick Donkin said
Tue Mar 29 3:01 PM, 2011
Cheadle Bridge
Dippers still around with 1 Grey Wagtail at 10.00.
Still there at 14.00 with 2 Grey Wagtails and 2 female Goosanders.
Rick.
Andy Graham said
Mon Mar 28 8:28 PM, 2011
28/03/11 - 1430hrs.
Dippers still present, as are the Grey Wagtails.
Luke Brown said
Sun Mar 27 6:50 PM, 2011
River Mersey between Heaton Mersey Bowl area & Fletcher Moss (12.30 - 16.00)
-- Edited by Luke Brown on Sunday 27th of March 2011 06:50:32 PM
-- Edited by Ian McKerchar on Sunday 27th of March 2011 07:00:55 PM
Rick Donkin said
Sun Mar 27 3:03 PM, 2011
Sat on the river bank by Cheadle Bridge watching Dippers in both Stockport Borough and Manchester Borough with Tim and Tony. All is clearer.
On way back home also met up with Phil Owen and Tony Coatsworth. Always nice to meet up with fellow birders and familiar names from the forum.
Rick.
Ian McKerchar said
Sun Mar 27 2:23 PM, 2011
Borough boundaries for county listing purposes in Manchester Birding at least, follow the borough boundaries as found in the current A to Z map I think these are the modern county borough boundaries.
Tim Wilcox said
Sun Mar 27 12:51 PM, 2011
Dippers still on the river appearing in both Manchester and Stockport BOROUGHS which is indeed what I meant to say! Also 2 Grey Wags and 3 f Goosanders. Nice to meet Rick with my old mate Tony
-- Edited by Tim Wilcox on Sunday 27th of March 2011 01:30:31 PM
Phil Owen said
Sun Mar 27 11:48 AM, 2011
Rick Donkin wrote:
Tim Wilcox wrote:
No sign c 4 - 5pm yesterday but f Goosander. For all you county listers the county boundary is the middle of the river so if they're on the S bank Stockport, N Manchester.
Strictly speaking the boundary in the middle of the river is a local authority boundary. Stockport is in Greater Manchester - there is no such county as Stockport.
I assume that county listers are still using the historical traditional county boundaries of years ago? As these have changed over the years - shouldn't the county listings criteria change also so that there is no confusion for the newer/younger contributers to the forum, who are perhaps only familiar with the current counties of England??
Perhaps county listers should be renamed Postcode listers?
Open to your thoughts.
PS. I've seen the Dippers on both banks
Rick.
-- Edited by Rick Donkin on Sunday 27th of March 2011 11:32:43 AM
I think Tim actually meant Stockport and Manchester Boroughs which do still exist and are just two of the several boroughs within the Greater Manchester area.
We're definately "Borough birders" not postcode birders!!
Rick Donkin said
Sun Mar 27 11:24 AM, 2011
Tim Wilcox wrote:
No sign c 4 - 5pm yesterday but f Goosander. For all you county listers the county boundary is the middle of the river so if they're on the S bank Stockport, N Manchester.
Strictly speaking the boundary in the middle of the river is a local authority boundary. Stockport is in Greater Manchester - there is no such county as Stockport.
I assume that county listers are still using the historical traditional county boundaries of years ago? As these have changed over the years - shouldn't the county listings criteria change also so that there is no confusion for the newer/younger contributers to the forum, who are perhaps only familiar with the current counties of England??
Perhaps county listers should be renamed Postcode listers?
Open to your thoughts.
PS. I've seen the Dippers on both banks Rick.
-- Edited by Rick Donkin on Sunday 27th of March 2011 11:32:43 AM
Tim Wilcox said
Sun Mar 27 8:35 AM, 2011
No sign c 4 - 5pm yesterday but f Goosander. For all you county listers the county boundary is the middle of the river so if they're on the S bank Stockport, N Manchester.
Rick Donkin said
Sat Mar 26 3:11 PM, 2011
12.30
Dippers still at Cheadle Bridge
Rick.
Tony Darby said
Fri Mar 25 7:55 PM, 2011
Finally got down to Cheadle Bridge this PM: Dippers showing well. Great spot Chris, and Rick.
Rick Donkin said
Fri Mar 25 2:43 PM, 2011
13.00 to 14.00
Dippers still present at Cheadle Bridge 8 Goosanders 1m/7f along the river Heron by sewerage outflow and a mink nearby 9 Canada Geese Heard 7 Chiffchaff and saw 1 Heard Kingfisher - probably flying downstream as I was cycling the other way, near Geoff's Bridge (does anyone know who Geoff is or was??) Up to 30 Sand Martins over Acorn Business park which then flew off to the north west. 1 Kestrel overhead 1 Lapwing in field on opposite side to rugby club and Dippers still present at Cheadle Bridge on return journey. Rick.
-- Edited by Rick Donkin on Friday 25th of March 2011 02:45:36 PM
Paul Dewey said
Fri Mar 25 12:27 PM, 2011
4 Lapwing calling loudly in fields on opposite side to rugby club. Chiffchaff calling nearby and 3 buzzard over. Some interaction with one being mobbed by another. One bird was the one i have seen previously over nearby Abney, identifable as it has a missing or short 'finger'. Sparrowhawk as well.
Chris Harper said
Fri Mar 25 8:43 AM, 2011
Yep, just past border with Stockport mbc. 15 Sand Martins by Acorn Business park this morning.
Luke Brown said
Fri Mar 25 7:25 AM, 2011
Hi Rick,
Where abouts is Cheadle Bridge? - Is it where Manchester Road crosses the Mersey? Would be nice to get some local Dippers.
Stockport end approx 13.40 10 Sand Martin from King St Bridge by the Acorn Business Centre. First for year
More Goosander and several more Chiffchaff along the river between Cheadle Bridge and King St Bridge.
Rick.
Chris Harper said
Thu Mar 24 11:02 AM, 2011
2 Dippers by Cheadle bridge. Buzzard on fence by farm adjacent to sewage works Lapwing displaying in same area. 5 Chiff Chaffs. Plenty of Goosanders.
Andy Graham said
Wed Mar 23 8:12 PM, 2011
23/03/11 - Dusk.
7 Canada Geese flying from Farmland behind Patch Island towards Pyramid. Lapwing heard but not seen from fields behind Burnage Rugby Club, across the river. 1 Grey Heron at Bleechworks Canoe steps.
Not much seen due to poor light but loads of Pipistrelle bats against the sunset.
Andy.
Chris Harper said
Wed Mar 23 8:39 AM, 2011
Obliging Buzzard perched on sewage farm fence this morning. 7 Chiff Chaffs between Geoff's bridge and rugby pitch, on which was a lage mixed thrush flock.
Chris Harper said
Tue Mar 22 8:15 PM, 2011
Kingfisher at the weir on my commute back this afternoon. Treecreeper too. Chiff Chaff's still in good voice, especially just downstream from M60 bridge. Goosander's getting restless. Plenty of butterflies about too.
Rick Donkin said
Tue Mar 22 3:58 PM, 2011
2 Dippers 2 Grey Wagtails 3 Goosander 2/1f all downstream of Cheadle Bridge between 9.30 and 9.45 before trip to Pennington Flash. Rick.
Andy Graham said
Tue Mar 22 1:58 PM, 2011
22/03/11 Cheadle Bridge.
Ollie, Must have just missed you, as I left Cheadle Bridge at 1030ish. Only saw 1 Dipper on the Gallion side of the bridge, and this one appeared to want to hide under the roots of the Oak tree which has all of the debris on it. When it did show it was very impressive.
Also 2 Grey Wagtail along Gallion access road side.
Thanks also to Rick and Chris for their posts, as I only live a mile away from here and this is such an incredible species so close to home. I would normally have had to go to the Roman Lakes in Mellor to get a guaranteed sighting of the Dipper.
Thanks again.
Andy.
Ollie Wright said
Tue Mar 22 12:28 PM, 2011
Cheadle Bridge, 11am
Two Dippers, Galleon side of the bridge. Initially on and around the far bank, then moved onto rocks mid-river just as I was about to leave, principally to harass the local Grey Wagtail, it seemed. Many thanks to Chris and Rick for the info.
Also a pair of Goosander and three Long-Tailed Tits.
Simon's Bridge, 11:30am
2 Greenfinch Male Chaffinch Long-Tailed Tit
all at very close range, on and around the bridge
Beautiful morning for a bike ride.
Chris Harper said
Tue Mar 22 8:48 AM, 2011
Still there this am. Generally Galleon side , but have seen them up as far as 'patch' island by rugby club, and near weir.
Tony Darby said
Mon Mar 21 9:15 PM, 2011
Thanks Rick, let's hope they hang around for a while. Yes it is a busy road; had it been the weekend, I might have been one the cars swerving round you
-- Edited by Tony Darby on Monday 21st of March 2011 09:23:32 PM
Rick Donkin said
Mon Mar 21 8:10 PM, 2011
Tony Darby wrote:
Rick or Chris : re the dippers, are they Heaton Mersey or Galleon side of Cheadle Bridge? Cheers, Tony
Hi Tony, Both I must have crossed the road a dozen times whilst trying to get views - hence uncertainty whether 2 or 3 birds. Remember the Green Cross Code - it's a busy road. Rick.
Tony Darby said
Mon Mar 21 7:30 PM, 2011
Rick or Chris : re the dippers, are they Heaton Mersey or Galleon side of Cheadle Bridge? Cheers, Tony
Rick Donkin said
Mon Mar 21 2:35 PM, 2011
Between 12.30 and 14.00 today near Cheadle Bridge;
At least 2 Dippers, possibly 3. 2 Grey Wagtails 7 Goosander 3m/4f - further down river. 1 Pied Wagtail. Chiffchaff heard Nothing but school kids on the fields.
Rick.
-- Edited by Rick Donkin on Monday 21st of March 2011 02:38:05 PM
5 Grey Wagtails
1 Kestrel (over)
1 Goosander (m)
Chiffchaff (too many to count)
1 Linnet
1 Dipper at Cheadle Bridge, but I had to wait ages for a sighting. Nearly gave up..
Andy.
Bullfinches and Blackcaps around scrub up from meander, especially near flowering apple tree.
5 Goosanders
Plenty of Sand Martins, Chiff Chaffs, 1 Willow warbler.
1 Dipper
6+ Sand Martins
2 Bullfinch
Lots of singing Blackcap & Chiffchaff
1 Willow Warbler
2 Ring-Necked Parakeet - Stenner Woods
1 Swallow
5 Bullfinches
Willow Warblers, Blackcaps and Chiff Chaff's all in fine voice.
Still a fair few Goosanders
Great Spot near weir
From Cheadle Bridge
15 Sand Martin
2 Dippers - flew down river beyond Galleon/Waterside Leisure Centre
1 Grey Heron
Rick.
15.20 on way back from Fog Lane
2 Dippers - feeding in river
2 Grey Wagtails - incl the footless bird.
Just 4 Sand Martins
Rick.
-- Edited by Rick Donkin on Monday 11th of April 2011 03:41:13 PM
12+ chiffchaff
3 willow warbler
5 blackcap
1 greenfinch
5 LBB gull (3 fly over, 2 on floodlight)
6 goosander
Didn't have chance to have a walk today, so not seen as much as you, but when we met failed to mention that i had also heard a willow warbler at other end of park in section between old bridges and the motorway.
-- Edited by Paul Dewey on Thursday 7th of April 2011 07:37:38 PM
Acorn Business Park - between 50 and 60 Sand Martins
Along river:
Goosander 4 - all female
Chiffchaff - seen 1, heard 6 others singing
Pair Bullfinch near sewerage outlet
Fitting that I should meet up with Paul Dewey (and colleagues) at Mersey Vale NR. Paul started this thread exactly 3 years ago to the day - happy 3rd anniversary! Paul had been viewing/listening to Blackcap singing. After we parted company I saw male Blackcap singing in hawthorn on bank of river while another sang nearby close to pylons.
Long tailed tit collecting nesting materials near Patch Island.
At Cheadle Bridge.
1 Grey Wagtail (the footless one again)
1 Dipper
15 Sand Martin
30 Woodpigeon & 12 Carrion Crows on football pitch on opposite side to school.
Rick.
2 Dippers freaking out from Cheadle Bridge up to Patch Island, flying up and down and often quite high up, which I have rarely seen.
At least 4 Blackcap.
Loads of Chiff Chaffs, some courting pairs.
Bullfinches and Sand Martins by acorn.
Lots of Goosanders.
2 Dippers in usual area by Cheadle Bridge
5 Sand Martins flew down river over the bridge and then out of sight
1 Male and 3 female Goosanders further along the river by Burnage Rugby Club
1 GS Woodpecker flew across river
1 Cormorant near the salmon weir
1 Jackdaw overhead
2 Lapwings in the field near the sewerage works (same location as those seen on 31/3/11)
4 more Sand Martins and 1 House Martin flying down river (first for year)
1 Dipper still around the bridge on return journey.
Many Chiffchaff in the trees along the side of the river with 1 singing from the pylon opposite the sewerage outflow
Rick.
-- Edited by Rick Donkin on Saturday 2nd of April 2011 11:35:46 AM
Kestrel (Mersey Vale Nature park)
Sand Martin
Swallow
Goosander (3f Mersey Vale nature park / 2m Fletcher Moss)
Dipper
Kingfisher (Cheadle Bridge)
Lapwing (3 opposite Mersey Vale nature park)
Grey Wagtail (pair)
Chiffchaff's everywhere
Teal (pair in woodland - Fletcher Moss)
-- Edited by Luke Brown on Sunday 27th of March 2011 06:50:32 PM
-- Edited by Ian McKerchar on Sunday 27th of March 2011 07:00:55 PM
-- Edited by Tim Wilcox on Sunday 27th of March 2011 01:30:31 PM
Strictly speaking the boundary in the middle of the river is a local authority boundary. Stockport is in Greater Manchester - there is no such county as Stockport.
I assume that county listers are still using the historical traditional county boundaries of years ago? As these have changed over the years - shouldn't the county listings criteria change also so that there is no confusion for the newer/younger contributers to the forum, who are perhaps only familiar with the current counties of England??
Perhaps county listers should be renamed Postcode listers?
Open to your thoughts.
PS. I've seen the Dippers on both banks
Rick.
-- Edited by Rick Donkin on Sunday 27th of March 2011 11:32:43 AM
Great spot Chris, and Rick.
Dippers still present at Cheadle Bridge
8 Goosanders 1m/7f along the river
Heron by sewerage outflow and a mink nearby
9 Canada Geese
Heard 7 Chiffchaff and saw 1
Heard Kingfisher - probably flying downstream as I was cycling the other way, near Geoff's Bridge (does anyone know who Geoff is or was??)
Up to 30 Sand Martins over Acorn Business park which then flew off to the north west.
1 Kestrel overhead
1 Lapwing in field on opposite side to rugby club and Dippers still present at Cheadle Bridge on return journey.
Rick.
-- Edited by Rick Donkin on Friday 25th of March 2011 02:45:36 PM
4 Lapwing calling loudly in fields on opposite side to rugby club. Chiffchaff calling nearby and 3 buzzard over. Some interaction with one being mobbed by another. One bird was the one i have seen previously over nearby Abney, identifable as it has a missing or short 'finger'. Sparrowhawk as well.
15 Sand Martins by Acorn Business park this morning.
Where abouts is Cheadle Bridge? - Is it where Manchester Road crosses the Mersey? Would be nice to get some local Dippers.
Cheers, Luke
Cheadle Bridge
2 Dippers still buzzing about.
2 Grey Wagtails
3 Goosander 1m/2f
1 Mistle Thrush
Chiffchaff
Stockport end approx 13.40
10 Sand Martin from King St Bridge by the Acorn Business Centre. First for year
More Goosander and several more Chiffchaff along the river between Cheadle Bridge and King St Bridge.
Rick.
Buzzard on fence by farm adjacent to sewage works
Lapwing displaying in same area.
5 Chiff Chaffs. Plenty of Goosanders.
7 Canada Geese flying from Farmland behind Patch Island towards Pyramid.
Lapwing heard but not seen from fields behind Burnage Rugby Club, across the river.
1 Grey Heron at Bleechworks Canoe steps.
Not much seen due to poor light but loads of Pipistrelle bats against the sunset.
Andy.
7 Chiff Chaffs between Geoff's bridge and rugby pitch, on which was a lage mixed thrush flock.
Chiff Chaff's still in good voice, especially just downstream from M60 bridge.
Goosander's getting restless.
Plenty of butterflies about too.
2 Grey Wagtails
3 Goosander 2/1f
all downstream of Cheadle Bridge between 9.30 and 9.45 before trip to Pennington Flash.
Rick.
Ollie, Must have just missed you, as I left Cheadle Bridge at 1030ish.
Only saw 1 Dipper on the Gallion side of the bridge, and this one appeared to want to hide under the roots of the Oak tree which has all of the debris on it.
When it did show it was very impressive.
Also 2 Grey Wagtail along Gallion access road side.
Thanks also to Rick and Chris for their posts, as I only live a mile away from here and this is such an incredible species so close to home.
I would normally have had to go to the Roman Lakes in Mellor to get a guaranteed sighting of the Dipper.
Thanks again.
Andy.
Two Dippers, Galleon side of the bridge. Initially on and around the far bank, then moved onto rocks mid-river just as I was about to leave, principally to harass the local Grey Wagtail, it seemed. Many thanks to Chris and Rick for the info.
Also a pair of Goosander and three Long-Tailed Tits.
Simon's Bridge, 11:30am
2 Greenfinch
Male Chaffinch
Long-Tailed Tit
all at very close range, on and around the bridge
Beautiful morning for a bike ride.
Yes it is a busy road; had it been the weekend, I might have been one the cars
swerving round you
-- Edited by Tony Darby on Monday 21st of March 2011 09:23:32 PM
Hi Tony,
Both
I must have crossed the road a dozen times whilst trying to get views - hence uncertainty whether 2 or 3 birds.
Remember the Green Cross Code - it's a busy road.
Rick.
Cheers, Tony
At least 2 Dippers, possibly 3.
2 Grey Wagtails
7 Goosander 3m/4f - further down river.
1 Pied Wagtail.
Chiffchaff heard
Nothing but school kids on the fields.
Rick.
-- Edited by Rick Donkin on Monday 21st of March 2011 02:38:05 PM