Firecrest showing well this morning behind the bowling green at Dukinfield park at 8:30.
Rob Creek said
Sat Mar 11 4:16 PM, 2023
Sat 11th March Afternoon visit, Lucass idea as he wanted to go to the adventure playground. Few other birders on site, nice to see Vicky Harper.
- Firecrest still around top end of the bowling green. Easy to pick up when it started calling but it was quick and elusive. We did get a couple of good views whilst it was moving around.
Firecrest still showing in North East corner (Above Bowling green) @ 3.45pm
pete berry said
Wed Mar 8 11:17 AM, 2023
Firecrest showed well this morning for 5 minutes in a bare tree Just above bowling green.
simon ghilks said
Tue Mar 7 9:01 AM, 2023
7/3/2023 Dukinfield Park
Firecrest seen again this morning at around 7.15, it was in the trees on the south edge of the big circle near the swing park. A Redwing was singing again and a Great Spotted Woodpecker was around this morning drumming briefly. Also singing, 2 Goldcrest, 1 Chaffinch and a Greenfinch.
Paul Dewey said
Mon Mar 6 3:31 PM, 2023
I did thanks. Seen again in the holly next to the top entrance.
Steven Heywood said
Mon Mar 6 2:09 PM, 2023
Firecrest still haunting the bowling green at lunchtime but *very* elusive. Hope the chap I was with managed better than fleeting views after I left.
simon ghilks said
Mon Mar 6 8:43 AM, 2023
6-3-23 Dukinfield Park
Firecrest seen high in the trees along the central path adjacent to the bowling green at around 8am this morning. Plenty of Redwing behind the bowling pavilion, one was singing for a couple of minutes.
Stephen Fuentes said
Sun Mar 5 9:29 AM, 2023
Firecrest still present in Dukinfield park this morning. It was in the area at the top of the first set of big steps from the main entrance and in trees to the left.
Lots of other bird activity around including a number of Redwings.
Cheers,
Steve.
Rob Creek said
Sat Mar 4 3:28 PM, 2023
Sat 4th March.
Dukinfield Park. - Firecrest still present early afternoon. Took Lucas after his football. Heard it behind the bowling pavilion first off but didnt see it. Saw it briefly on southern edge of bowling green, then another birder picked it up a short while later. Very active for the most part but did show ok a couple of times. Main thing is Lucas got a Lifer and he loved the adventure playground just yards away.
Also of note - 3 Goldcrests in immediate area but possibly 6 over whole park - 1 Great Spotted Woodpecker - c10 Redwings feeding - 2 Fieldfare - 1 Song Thrush - 1 Mistle Thrush - 2 Nuthatch - 2 Chaffinch - 1 Greenfinch - small group of Goldfinch
Firecrest showed briefly in the Cedar near the tyre swing 13.56. It was very elusive this afternoon. Goldcrest 3
Chris Harper said
Fri Mar 3 8:08 AM, 2023
3 Teal on the Tame this morning at Portwood Basin
Chris Harper said
Thu Mar 2 5:03 PM, 2023
Firecrest was in Holly hedge at the very top of the park at 16:40. Still 3 Goldcrest and Nuthatch.
Robert Adderley said
Thu Mar 2 3:36 PM, 2023
Firecrest still this afternoon by the central path by the Bowling Green in Dukinfield Park. Also 3 Goldcrests.
Karen Foulkes said
Wed Mar 1 1:45 PM, 2023
Firecrest still present in Dukinfield Park at 1pm. It went into hiding when the rain started, but was in the row of trees leading up to where Simon saw it this morning.
-- Edited by Karen Foulkes on Wednesday 1st of March 2023 01:46:03 PM
simon ghilks said
Wed Mar 1 11:06 AM, 2023
Reply to question below
Try SK16 4TE on Grenville St
David Hughes said
Wed Mar 1 10:05 AM, 2023
What is the postcode for the park or nearby, thanks
simon ghilks said
Wed Mar 1 8:41 AM, 2023
1/3/23
Firecrest seen again this morning around 8:15 at the corner of the bowling green and top of steps.
dave broome said
Tue Feb 28 9:49 AM, 2023
Monday 27th Feb. The Firecrest showed several times between 14:45-15:45 at the upper end of Dukinfield Park, feeding in trees behind the bowling pavilion. A vocal group of Redwing feeding and a Nuthatch. At least 2 Goldcrest also present. Good to have a chat with Roger Baker.
simon ghilks said
Sat Feb 11 10:39 AM, 2023
11/2/23 Just seen a Firecrest in our Dukinfield garden, can't quite believe it but seen well through binoculars, broad white supercilium and orange crown stripe clearly seen.
Dukinfield Park is facing us across the road.
Stuart Pike said
Sat Feb 4 12:48 PM, 2023
Walk from Stalybridge to Ashton (Asda) on the canal this morning. Highlights were 3 Grey Wagtail, two of which were getting in the spring spirit. Two Dipper flying downstream where the Tame goes under the canal.
Karen Foulkes said
Mon Dec 5 10:14 PM, 2022
A smart pair of Goosander where the Huddersfield and Ashton canals meet this morning.
Also two Grey Heron and a Cormorant flew over Crescent Road.
Chris Harper said
Mon Oct 31 10:56 AM, 2022
12 Goosander, 1 Drake on the Ashton canal between Portland basin and Guide Bridge at 07;15 am
Also 2 cormorant
Roger Baker 3 said
Wed Oct 26 10:59 PM, 2022
Weds 26th Oct. 17.00 hrs.
Huddersfield Narrow Canal. Stalybridge.
Drake Mandarin on the wide upstream of Mottram Road.
Roger.
Karen Foulkes said
Thu Sep 8 8:29 PM, 2022
Seven Ring-necked Parakeets flew over Morrisons in Dukinfield this evening, possibly landing in the trees at the top of Chapel Street as I could hear at least one calling from there.
Roger Baker 3 said
Sat Sep 3 6:51 PM, 2022
Sat 3rd Sept.
7 Ring-neck Parakeets landed on communication mast Stalybridge Celtic FC, Bower Fold, Stalybridge at 18.30 hrs.
Roger.
Stuart Pike said
Fri Jun 17 7:28 AM, 2022
Dipper on the Tame, Stalybridge town centre this morning.
Chris Harper said
Tue Jun 7 8:13 AM, 2022
I was wrong....hooray! The pair of Mute Swans have 3 young. 2 survived to dispersal last year, so fingers crossed.
Chris Harper said
Mon Jun 6 9:09 AM, 2022
2 Mute Swan back on the Ashton Canal this morning, without young as far as I can see.
Chris Harper said
Wed May 18 6:55 PM, 2022
Minimum 3 House Martin at the bottom of Yew Tree Lane thus evening. Late back. Peregrine Falcon over.
Ashley Edwards said
Sat May 7 8:58 AM, 2022
Lesser Whitethroat calling from bramble patch in Heyrod last few days.
Chris Harper said
Wed May 4 7:18 PM, 2022
Kingfisher on the Ashton Canal by Guide Bridge this morning. Also Blackcap and Pied Wagtail
Chris Harper said
Mon Mar 14 8:13 AM, 2022
Chiffchaff on the Ashton Canal just East of Guide Bridge by Boat Yard
Roger Baker 3 said
Fri Mar 11 2:10 PM, 2022
11th March. Bower Fold. Stalybridge.
Common Scoters heard calling overhead {very high up) at 23.30 hrs last night plus Teal.
Roger.
Chris Harper said
Fri Mar 4 5:48 PM, 2022
12 Goosander on the Ashton Canal this morning between Portland Basin and Guide Bridge
Isaac Heath said
Fri Jan 28 12:02 PM, 2022
Dipper present on river for some 20 mins on Grove Rd
Chris Harper said
Wed Jan 26 4:18 PM, 2022
Raven over and displaying at times near Salisbury Drive Dukinfield ar 16.15
Might have actually landed in rhe garden if 2 Crows hadn't swooped at it.
Cracking
David Bramhall said
Mon Jan 24 8:39 PM, 2022
SUN 23/01/22 PORTLAND BASIN TO PLANTATION FARM 12:15- 13:00
Feeders: Blue Tit, Coat Tit, Great Tit, Robin and Blackbird.
2 x Goldcrest in the trees between the Ashton Canal and River Tame with a small flock of Long-tailed Tits.
A short visit to top up the feeders and litter pick.
RIVER TAME
Single DIPPER and Male GOOSANDER veiwed from the Aquaduct .
FEEDERS
Are attracting BLUE TITS, GREAT TITS and ground feeding ROBINS and BLACKBIRDS.
Unfortunately I have been unable to veiw the feeders for any length of time due to work and the horrible weather this morning.
-- Edited by David Bramhall on Saturday 8th of January 2022 06:13:04 PM
David Walsh said
Tue Jan 4 5:25 PM, 2022
Tuesday 4th January 2022, 3.00pm
Pair of Goosander on the River Tame, upstream of Trinity Street Bridge, Stalybridge
There have been two Little Grebe on Printworks Road Pond for the past few days.
-- Edited by David Walsh on Tuesday 4th of January 2022 05:25:59 PM
Stuart Pike said
Tue Jan 4 3:09 PM, 2022
Brief 20 mins walk through Eastwood at lunch time. Two Treecreepers and a Nuthatch with a mixed tit flock. Two more Nuthatches elsewhere in the wood, plus four Redwing were the best birds.
David Bramhall said
Mon Jan 3 6:37 PM, 2022
DULL OVERCAST AND SLIGHT RAIN 12:30 - 13:30
PORTLAND BASIN and PEAK FOREST CANAL TO PLANTATION FARM.
A short wander after topping up and adding new feeders at Portland Basin produced the following.
Two Dipper present on the Tame near Tulip Foods, one of which was singing.
Otherwise very quiet.
Chris Harper said
Tue Dec 14 8:55 PM, 2021
A nice mini murmuration of between 200-300 Starlings most evenings at the top (East) of Dewsnap Lane in Dukinfield currently. Between 15:30 and 16:00 best time. Last week 2 Sparrowhawk hunting them seemingly together a la Peregrine style. Roosting in the 2 Poplar Trees.
Chris Harper said
Sat Oct 30 5:33 PM, 2021
Kingfisher on the Tame from Shepley Street at 4.45pm
Ian McKerchar said
Sun Oct 3 11:15 PM, 2021
A Manx Shearwater was found in a garden in Dukinfield yesterday evening and taken into care.
Chris Harper said
Wed Sep 22 1:24 PM, 2021
Kingfisher again on Ashton Canal as it passes under the M60 near the Snipe
Chris Harper said
Fri Sep 17 6:45 AM, 2021
Kingfisher on the Ashton Canal yesterday morning near Guide Bridge.
Chris Harper said
Wed Sep 15 8:16 AM, 2021
Driving across Bailey Street this morning, I thought I saw a small Canada Goose with the flock of Canada's on the River Tame. Might be worth checking if anyone is able.
Chris Harper said
Tue Sep 14 8:24 AM, 2021
Dipper on bridge above the river at Portland basin. Also Kingfisher and Sparrowhawk.
Afternoon visit, Lucass idea as he wanted to go to the adventure playground. Few other birders on site, nice to see Vicky Harper.
- Firecrest still around top end of the bowling green. Easy to pick up when it started calling but it was quick and elusive. We did get a couple of good views whilst it was moving around.
Also
- 4 Goldcrests
- 1 Nuthatch
- 1 Coal Tit
- 2 Redwing
- 1 Wren
Just above bowling green.
Firecrest seen again this morning at around 7.15, it was in the trees on the south edge of the big circle near the swing park.
A Redwing was singing again and a Great Spotted Woodpecker was around this morning drumming briefly.
Also singing, 2 Goldcrest, 1 Chaffinch and a Greenfinch.
Firecrest seen high in the trees along the central path adjacent to the bowling green at around 8am this morning.
Plenty of Redwing behind the bowling pavilion, one was singing for a couple of minutes.
Firecrest still present in Dukinfield park this morning. It was in the area at the top of the first set of big steps from the main entrance and in trees to the left.
Lots of other bird activity around including a number of Redwings.
Cheers,
Steve.
Dukinfield Park.
- Firecrest still present early afternoon. Took Lucas after his football. Heard it behind the bowling pavilion first off but didnt see it. Saw it briefly on southern edge of bowling green, then another birder picked it up a short while later.
Very active for the most part but did show ok a couple of times. Main thing is Lucas got a Lifer and he loved the adventure playground just yards away.
Also of note
- 3 Goldcrests in immediate area but possibly 6 over whole park
- 1 Great Spotted Woodpecker
- c10 Redwings feeding
- 2 Fieldfare
- 1 Song Thrush
- 1 Mistle Thrush
- 2 Nuthatch
- 2 Chaffinch
- 1 Greenfinch
- small group of Goldfinch
Goldcrest 3
3 Teal on the Tame this morning at Portwood Basin
Firecrest was in Holly hedge at the very top of the park at 16:40. Still 3 Goldcrest and Nuthatch.
-- Edited by Karen Foulkes on Wednesday 1st of March 2023 01:46:03 PM
Try SK16 4TE on Grenville St
What is the postcode for the park or nearby, thanks
Firecrest seen again this morning around 8:15 at the corner of the bowling green and top of steps.
Dukinfield Park is facing us across the road.
Also two Grey Heron and a Cormorant flew over Crescent Road.
12 Goosander, 1 Drake on the Ashton canal between Portland basin and Guide Bridge at 07;15 am
Also 2 cormorant
Huddersfield Narrow Canal. Stalybridge.
Drake Mandarin on the wide upstream of Mottram Road.
Roger.
7 Ring-neck Parakeets landed on communication mast Stalybridge Celtic FC, Bower Fold, Stalybridge at 18.30 hrs.
Roger.
I was wrong....hooray! The pair of Mute Swans have 3 young. 2 survived to dispersal last year, so fingers crossed.
2 Mute Swan back on the Ashton Canal this morning, without young as far as I can see.
Minimum 3 House Martin at the bottom of Yew Tree Lane thus evening. Late back. Peregrine Falcon over.
Kingfisher on the Ashton Canal by Guide Bridge this morning. Also Blackcap and Pied Wagtail
Chiffchaff on the Ashton Canal just East of Guide Bridge by Boat Yard
Common Scoters heard calling overhead {very high up) at 23.30 hrs last night plus Teal.
Roger.
12 Goosander on the Ashton Canal this morning between Portland Basin and Guide Bridge
Raven over and displaying at times near Salisbury Drive Dukinfield ar 16.15
Might have actually landed in rhe garden if 2 Crows hadn't swooped at it.
Cracking
SUN 23/01/22 PORTLAND BASIN TO PLANTATION FARM 12:15- 13:00
Feeders: Blue Tit, Coat Tit, Great Tit, Robin and Blackbird.
2 x Goldcrest in the trees between the Ashton Canal and River Tame with a small flock of Long-tailed Tits.
Also noted: Canada Geese, Moorhen, Mallard, Magpie, Jay, Carron Crow, Chaffinch, Black-headed Gull.
PORTLAND BASIN (HEAVY RAIN 11:30- 12:15 )
A short visit to top up the feeders and litter pick.
RIVER TAME
Single DIPPER and Male GOOSANDER veiwed from the Aquaduct .
FEEDERS
Are attracting BLUE TITS, GREAT TITS and ground feeding ROBINS and BLACKBIRDS.
Unfortunately I have been unable to veiw the feeders for any length of time due to work and the horrible weather this morning.
-- Edited by David Bramhall on Saturday 8th of January 2022 06:13:04 PM
Pair of Goosander on the River Tame, upstream of Trinity Street Bridge, Stalybridge
There have been two Little Grebe on Printworks Road Pond for the past few days.
-- Edited by David Walsh on Tuesday 4th of January 2022 05:25:59 PM
DULL OVERCAST AND SLIGHT RAIN 12:30 - 13:30
PORTLAND BASIN and PEAK FOREST CANAL TO PLANTATION FARM.
A short wander after topping up and adding new feeders at Portland Basin produced the following.
Canada Geese, Moorhen, Mallard, Black-headed Gull, Jackdaw, Blue Tit, Wren, Magpie, Wren, Goldfinch, Blackbird.
Single Male Goosander over .
Two Dipper present on the Tame near Tulip Foods, one of which was singing.
Otherwise very quiet.
A nice mini murmuration of between 200-300 Starlings most evenings at the top (East) of Dewsnap Lane in Dukinfield currently. Between 15:30 and 16:00 best time. Last week 2 Sparrowhawk hunting them seemingly together a la Peregrine style. Roosting in the 2 Poplar Trees.
Kingfisher on the Tame from Shepley Street at 4.45pm
A Manx Shearwater was found in a garden in Dukinfield yesterday evening and taken into care.
Kingfisher again on Ashton Canal as it passes under the M60 near the Snipe
Kingfisher on the Ashton Canal yesterday morning near Guide Bridge.
Driving across Bailey Street this morning, I thought I saw a small Canada Goose with the flock of Canada's on the River Tame. Might be worth checking if anyone is able.
Dipper on bridge above the river at Portland basin. Also Kingfisher and Sparrowhawk.