As of the last few days we seem to have an established pair of Mute Swans on the Fairbottom Branch canal at Daisy Nook. Both have metal rings on their left leg, one has a blue ring 4API on it's right leg. They have been observed displaying and mating recently. Preliminary nest building was abandoned today. Is anyone able to give any history to 4API?
-- Edited by Paul Carroll on Saturday 7th of April 2018 06:26:28 PM
nigel charlesworth said
Fri Apr 6 8:14 AM, 2018
Single swallow on telephone wire above crime lake outside Italian restaurant 7:30
nigel charlesworth said
Tue Feb 13 2:54 PM, 2018
Green Woodpecker on the fairground plot the flew to trees next to Daisy Nook farm 14:20
Paul Carroll said
Sat Jan 13 9:23 PM, 2018
Good view of a Common Snipe today on the Fairbottom Branch Canal behind Sammy's Basin.
John Doherty said
Sat Jan 13 12:34 PM, 2018
This morning: Nuthatch, Coal Tit and Kingfisher
dave broome said
Tue Jan 9 1:11 PM, 2018
At Crime Lake today a female Wigeon, 3 Goosander and a Water Rail calling
Nice to meet Len Gunshon ... he spoke in "glowing terms" of Mr McKerchars help when he discovered last years Iceland Gull.
Roger.
Rachael Hill said
Mon Jan 8 11:08 AM, 2018
Swan was ringed as a male cygnet at Reddish Vale 28/9/14, sighted crime lake 18/4/15, Gorton 2015 & 2016 then back at crime lake 3/10/16 (from Steve Christmas)
Rachael Hill said
Mon Jan 8 9:19 AM, 2018
I'll text Steve now, and get back to you
Paul Carroll said
Sun Jan 7 7:02 PM, 2018
Sad news today. Mute Swan right leg ring 4APL left leg ZY7876 has been found dead on the bank of Crime Lake at Daisy Nook. It would appear that it has been predated by a fox. It has been acting strangely and appeared not to be eating for the last 2 weeks. Could this info be passed on to the bird ring community please. Not sure if Steve Christmas was the original ringer. If someone could message me with any history that I could pass on to interested people at Daisy Nook I would be grateful. My own records first note it in December 2015 at Daisy Nook.
On a happier note a Water Rail has been showing quite well on the canal behind Sammy's Basin. 4 sightings in the last 3 weeks or so.
Andrea Wilson said
Thu Dec 28 10:33 PM, 2017
Thank you Ian, I'll send the sighting through to the website. At least I can recognise a Common Gull now.
Andrea
Ian McKerchar said
Wed Dec 27 11:01 PM, 2017
Andrea Wilson wrote:
I'm afraid I'm not very good with gulls and therefore asking if anyone can help with this one from Sunday morning. It has a ring, metal I think, JE345.
Common Gull, probably a Norwegian ringed bird. Try reporting here
Andrea Wilson said
Wed Dec 27 10:04 PM, 2017
I'm afraid I'm not very good with gulls and therefore asking if anyone can help with this one from Sunday morning. It has a ring, metal I think, JE345.
Great White Egret briefly this morning; departed NE at 12:35.
Info via Mark Rigby
Andrea Wilson said
Mon Jul 10 7:13 PM, 2017
Late post from Sunday morning:- Hobby over Crime Lake, half heartedly haranging swallows, then flew off in the direction of Coal Pit Lane / Ashton Road. This is the first hobby I've ever seen and therfore a first for me at Daisy Nook.
Andrea
Paul Carroll said
Fri May 5 12:49 AM, 2017
Sorry for the late info, a single Red Kite was seen 4/5/17 around 10.30 am flying quite low over the Daisy Nook Country Park. It hung around for quarter of an hour or so before heading off towards Park Bridge. It was observed near to Newmarket Rd by Ian Rigney from Boodle Wood top path. Trust me to be in Tarporley at the time.
It appeared to have a couple of its flight feathers missing and was attracting a lot of attention from the local crows.
Andrea Wilson said
Mon May 1 9:09 PM, 2017
Sunday April 30th 2017 13:30 - 15:00
Short visit round Crime lake down the canal to Sammy's Basin and back. Very quiet afternoon until reaching the point the canal widens at the back of Sammy's Basin where I was surprised to see a common sandpaper bobbing around. Definitely a site first for me.
A few of the usual tits and finches, mallard (one with 7 young ducklings) and Canada geese (2 sitting on eggs).
One last surprise was a leucistic Canada goose on the lake, another first for me.
Andrea
Andrea Wilson said
Mon Feb 27 9:01 PM, 2017
Late post from Sunday.
Crime Lake:
1 Great Creasted Grebe,
1 Little Grebe (after weeks of looking I finally found it!)
3 Mute swans (1 pair and 1 youngster from last year)
10 coot,
4 Moorhen
1 Cormorant (looking stunning with white breeding feathers on head, could this be a continental bird?)
Numerous mallard.
Andrea
Steve Suttill said
Wed Jan 25 2:32 PM, 2017
Roger Baker 3 wrote:
I await correction from a larophile who has noted a small difference in the third primary on its left wing ....................................................................................................... HaHaHa ! Have you got anyone in particular in mind Steve ??
I'm not going to fall into that trap, Roger
Roger Baker 3 said
Wed Jan 25 1:42 PM, 2017
I await correction from a larophile who has noted a small difference in the third primary on its left wing ....................................................................................................... HaHaHa ! Have you got anyone in particular in mind Steve ??
Steve Suttill said
Wed Jan 25 12:19 PM, 2017
Roger Baker 3 wrote:
Tues 24th Jan. 14.30 - 16.00 hrs.
Crime Lake.
Juvenile Iceland Gull ... ....Is this the one that roosts at Audenshaw Res ??
Roger.
Given how close it is, and the number of gulls that fly in to Audenshaw from that direction, I'm sure it must be, Roger.
I await correction from a larophile who has noted a small difference in the third primary on its left wing
Roger Baker 3 said
Tue Jan 24 4:59 PM, 2017
Tues 24th Jan. 14.30 - 16.00 hrs.
Crime Lake.
Juvenile Iceland Gull was settled on a pontoon at Coal Pit Lane end of lake with the odd fly round but took off due West at 15.30 hrs ... had not returned when I left at 16.00 hrs. Is this the one that roosts at Audenshaw Res ??
Also. Goosander. 2 drake 1 redhead. Little Grebe. Tufted Duck mating on the water.
Roger.
dave broome said
Mon Jan 23 5:14 PM, 2017
juvenile Iceland Gull still present today on Crime Lake, showing very well. Also a Water Rail feeding on the open and 3 Goosander
Richard Hart said
Sun Jan 22 6:03 PM, 2017
Still present 2pm in the gloom feeding on fish head digiscoped distant image attached
Good views of the Iceland Gull this morning (Life tick for me ), occasionally flying up and circling Crime Lake but mostly tucking into something on the bank at the far end (Coal Pit Lane end) away from all the Black Headed Gulls. Little Grebe, Goosander (2) and Teal also showing.
Paul C
steven burke said
Sun Jan 22 1:19 PM, 2017
Iceland gull still present when I left at 12.30 tucking into a carcass on the bank.
-- Edited by steven burke on Sunday 22nd of January 2017 08:31:57 PM
Juvenile Iceland Gull present again this morning (currently best viewed from the fishing peg with the green barrier).
Info thanks to Len Gunshon
Andrea Wilson said
Sat Jan 21 8:43 PM, 2017
Iceland gull still present and definitely looking comfy at 3.40pm. A first for me and on my local patch too.
-- Edited by Andrea Wilson on Saturday 21st of January 2017 10:00:22 PM
Ian McKerchar said
Sat Jan 21 10:55 AM, 2017
Juvenile/second winter Iceland Gull present again this morning on Crime Lake and looking settled.
Info thanks to Len Gunshon
Ian McKerchar said
Sat Jan 21 9:42 AM, 2017
Immature Iceland Gull (juvenile or possibly second winter) at Crime Lake yesterday, feeding on carrion.
Info thanks to Len Gunshon
Steve Suttill said
Mon Oct 3 5:23 PM, 2016
First visit here for at least 10 years!
5 Mute Swans on Crime Lake and adjacent canal. All adults. 2 had NWSS darvic rings: 4APL and 4ANJ
Steve Taylor said
Sun Oct 18 8:47 PM, 2015
Saturday 17th October. 7.15am to 10.00am. Weather- dull and cool at first, warmed up last hour.
Magpie Woodpigeon Grey heron Blue tit Robin Blackbird Great tit Carrion crow Black headed gull Moorhen Mallard Jay Goldcrest Bullfinch Grey wagtail Dunnock Starling Song thrush Goldfinch Kestrel Coot Mistle thrush Redwing 10 near Crime lake. Collard dove Great spotted woodpecker Mute swan Chaffinch Long tailed tit Wren Dipper
Paul Carroll said
Mon Sep 28 12:16 AM, 2015
Walked up to Crime Lake today, Kingfisher, Heron, Cormorant, 10 Teal and a site record for me of 14 Mute Swans.
Steve Taylor said
Sun May 10 9:51 PM, 2015
Walked from Oldham rd along the canal to crime lake , then to the fairground site and back along the top footpath on the Boodle wood side and back to the Oldham rd car park.
6.45am to 9.15am
Woodpigeon Starling Carrion Crow Mallard Moorhen Blue Tit Great Tit Robin Jay Blackbird Dunnock Willow Warbler Treecreeper Grey Heron Coot Goldfinch Mistle Thrush Grey Wagtail Swallow Swift Great Creasted Grebe Magpie Mute Swan Canada Goose Great Spotted Woodpecker
Rachael Hill said
Wed Apr 29 8:46 PM, 2015
Boodle woods side (from Oldham road) Great spotted woodpecker great tits, blue tits nuthatch chaffinch blackcap robin wren blackbird magpie swallow mallards kingfisher
Rachael Hill said
Fri Apr 17 7:04 PM, 2015
4 swallows- my first of the year Also 6 mute swans (3 ringed), canada geese, moorhens, coots, great crested grebe, magpie, blue tit, chaffinch, house sparrows plus more (distracted trying to spot swan rings lol!)
Ian Boote said
Wed Mar 18 2:41 PM, 2015
Clayton Vale a little bit of green in at the end of the Medlock was host to a Buzzard, Grey Wagtail, Long Tailed Tit Goldcrest and Kingfishers.
Ian Boote said
Tue Feb 3 6:36 PM, 2015
2 Green Woodpecker Dipper Goldcrest
Paul Carroll said
Sun Jan 4 10:24 PM, 2015
Crime Lake this morning, good sightings of a Water Rail in and out of the reeds at the back of the lake, also a Snipe sat in the sun on the Crime Farm side. Not seen either species here for a good while
Paul Carroll said
Sun May 25 9:32 PM, 2014
Cracking views of a Grasshopper Warbler this morning reeling by the side of Crime Lane. Rare to get such a good view. Unbelievably a second bird was competing nearby. I have seen this species here before but not often. 2 was a real bonus before I got soaked to the skin
Ian Boote said
Sun May 18 1:11 PM, 2014
green woodpecker on the canal.
Mike Chorley said
Sun Mar 30 4:58 PM, 2014
Of the 4(!) Daisy Nook threads this seems to be the up-to-date one
Common Buzzard heading east towards Alt Hill over Ashton Road where it crosses the Medlock at 11.05 today. Confirmed a probable sighting of a bird heading east from Bardsley towards Wood Park/Knott Lanes 50 mins earlier
I went to Daisy Nook Country Park (River Medlock) and saw...
1 Moorhen 7 Black-headed-Gulls 3 Rock Doves/Feral Pigeons 5 Woodpigeons 1 Great Spotted Woodpecker 2 Lesser spotted Woodpeckers 1 Pied Wagtail 1 Dipper 2 Blackbirds 4 Long-tailed-Tits 2 Blue Tits 2 Great Tits 1 Treecreeper 3 Magpies a flock of House Sparrows 4 Bramblings
Faye
John Doherty said
Sun Jul 7 2:43 PM, 2013
Walk around today in this very hot weather.
Quite a few Swallows around; Coots, Moorhens (both species with chicks seen) Duckling broods x 2, Willow Warbler predominant over Whitethroat, Chiffchaffs and Blackcaps, Coal Tit heard and the best woodland species, Nuthatch - at least two individuals coming down to a wall to collect food/debris from the top, and also, a very hot Wood Pigeon cooling itself down by standing in the Medlock
-- Edited by John Doherty on Sunday 7th of July 2013 02:44:19 PM
Roger Baker 3 said
Sun Apr 28 4:21 PM, 2013
Sunday April 28th. 07.00hrs - 08.30 hrs.
Walk round Hollinwood Branch Canal (disused) with Lee Griffiths.
Moorhen. Heron. Song Thrush. Jay. House Martin. Willow Warbler. Chiffchaff. Blackcap. Green Woodpecker heard but not seen.
Roger.
Paul Carroll said
Wed Jan 30 5:42 AM, 2013
Sorry for the late post, I led a winter birdwatching walk round Daisy Nook Country Park on Sunday morning 27/1/13. Highlightds were a Sparrowhawk in a tree on the Visitor Centre car park and a Woodcock at the side of Valley Farm at the Riversvale end of the park. Needless to say I missed the Woodcock.
Sean Molloy said
Wed Jan 16 5:01 AM, 2013
Went for a wonder around at about 1pm on Saturday - 12/1/13
7 Robins. 1 Mute Swan, still had a lot of browny-grey juvinile feathers. Couldn't see if it'd been ringed. 5 Goosanders on Crime Lake, didn't have binocs (amateur mistake ) so couldn't see how many male and female.
Cheers, Sean.
Steve Suttill said
Mon Feb 27 6:01 AM, 2012
Your best bet for Dipper is near the entrance to the garden centre. Also had brilliant views of Kingisher there.
Good luck, Steve
Alan Turner said
Mon Feb 27 4:30 AM, 2012
My post was March 2010 so not sure if dippers still in this area. They were between Oldham Road and the junction of Alt Hill Road. In the past I have seen them .anywhere along the river from Park Bridge through Daisy Nook
As of the last few days we seem to have an established pair of Mute Swans on the Fairbottom Branch canal at Daisy Nook. Both have metal rings on their left leg, one has a blue ring 4API on it's right leg. They have been observed displaying and mating recently. Preliminary nest building was abandoned today. Is anyone able to give any history to 4API?
-- Edited by Paul Carroll on Saturday 7th of April 2018 06:26:28 PM
Green Woodpecker on the fairground plot the flew to trees next to Daisy Nook farm 14:20
Good view of a Common Snipe today on the Fairbottom Branch Canal behind Sammy's Basin.
This morning: Nuthatch, Coal Tit and Kingfisher
Crime Lake to Sammy's Basin.
Pink-footed Goose swimming on Crime Lake.
Mute Swan.
Cormorant.
Goosander.
Coot.
Moorhen.
Mallard.
Heron.
Black-headed Gull.
Nice to meet Len Gunshon ... he spoke in "glowing terms" of Mr McKerchars help when he discovered last years Iceland Gull.
Roger.
Sad news today. Mute Swan right leg ring 4APL left leg ZY7876 has been found dead on the bank of Crime Lake at Daisy Nook. It would appear that it has been predated by a fox. It has been acting strangely and appeared not to be eating for the last 2 weeks. Could this info be passed on to the bird ring community please. Not sure if Steve Christmas was the original ringer. If someone could message me with any history that I could pass on to interested people at Daisy Nook I would be grateful. My own records first note it in December 2015 at Daisy Nook.
On a happier note a Water Rail has been showing quite well on the canal behind Sammy's Basin. 4 sightings in the last 3 weeks or so.
Thank you Ian, I'll send the sighting through to the website. At least I can recognise a Common Gull now.
Andrea
Common Gull, probably a Norwegian ringed bird. Try reporting here
I'm afraid I'm not very good with gulls and therefore asking if anyone can help with this one from Sunday morning. It has a ring, metal I think, JE345.
Great White Egret briefly this morning; departed NE at 12:35.
Info via Mark Rigby
Late post from Sunday morning:- Hobby over Crime Lake, half heartedly haranging swallows, then flew off in the direction of Coal Pit Lane / Ashton Road. This is the first hobby I've ever seen and therfore a first for me at Daisy Nook.
Andrea
Sorry for the late info, a single Red Kite was seen 4/5/17 around 10.30 am flying quite low over the Daisy Nook Country Park. It hung around for quarter of an hour or so before heading off towards Park Bridge. It was observed near to Newmarket Rd by Ian Rigney from Boodle Wood top path. Trust me to be in Tarporley at the time.
It appeared to have a couple of its flight feathers missing and was attracting a lot of attention from the local crows.
Sunday April 30th 2017 13:30 - 15:00
Short visit round Crime lake down the canal to Sammy's Basin and back. Very quiet afternoon until reaching the point the canal widens at the back of Sammy's Basin where I was surprised to see a common sandpaper bobbing around. Definitely a site first for me.
A few of the usual tits and finches, mallard (one with 7 young ducklings) and Canada geese (2 sitting on eggs).
One last surprise was a leucistic Canada goose on the lake, another first for me.
Andrea
Late post from Sunday.
Crime Lake:
1 Great Creasted Grebe,
1 Little Grebe (after weeks of looking I finally found it!)
3 Mute swans (1 pair and 1 youngster from last year)
10 coot,
4 Moorhen
1 Cormorant (looking stunning with white breeding feathers on head, could this be a continental bird?)
Numerous mallard.
Andrea
I'm not going to fall into that trap, Roger
.......................................................................................................
HaHaHa ! Have you got anyone in particular in mind Steve ??
Given how close it is, and the number of gulls that fly in to Audenshaw from that direction, I'm sure it must be, Roger.
I await correction from a larophile who has noted a small difference in the third primary on its left wing
Crime Lake.
Juvenile Iceland Gull was settled on a pontoon at Coal Pit Lane end of lake with the odd fly round but took off due West at 15.30 hrs ... had not returned when I left at 16.00 hrs.
Is this the one that roosts at Audenshaw Res ??
Also.
Goosander. 2 drake 1 redhead.
Little Grebe.
Tufted Duck mating on the water.
Roger.
juvenile Iceland Gull still present today on Crime Lake, showing very well. Also a Water Rail feeding on the open and 3 Goosander
Good views of the Iceland Gull this morning (Life tick for me
), occasionally flying up and circling Crime Lake but mostly tucking into something on the bank at the far end (Coal Pit Lane end) away from all the Black Headed Gulls. Little Grebe, Goosander (2) and Teal also showing.
Paul C
-- Edited by steven burke on Sunday 22nd of January 2017 08:31:57 PM
Info thanks to Len Gunshon
Iceland gull still present and definitely looking comfy at 3.40pm. A first for me and on my local patch too.
-- Edited by Andrea Wilson on Saturday 21st of January 2017 10:00:22 PM
Info thanks to Len Gunshon
Info thanks to Len Gunshon
5 Mute Swans on Crime Lake and adjacent canal. All adults. 2 had NWSS darvic rings: 4APL and 4ANJ
Weather- dull and cool at first, warmed up last hour.
Magpie
Woodpigeon
Grey heron
Blue tit
Robin
Blackbird
Great tit
Carrion crow
Black headed gull
Moorhen
Mallard
Jay
Goldcrest
Bullfinch
Grey wagtail
Dunnock
Starling
Song thrush
Goldfinch
Kestrel
Coot
Mistle thrush
Redwing 10 near Crime lake.
Collard dove
Great spotted woodpecker
Mute swan
Chaffinch
Long tailed tit
Wren
Dipper
Kingfisher, Heron, Cormorant, 10 Teal and a site record for me of 14 Mute Swans.
6.45am to 9.15am
Woodpigeon
Starling
Carrion Crow
Mallard
Moorhen
Blue Tit
Great Tit
Robin
Jay
Blackbird
Dunnock
Willow Warbler
Treecreeper
Grey Heron
Coot
Goldfinch
Mistle Thrush
Grey Wagtail
Swallow
Swift
Great Creasted Grebe
Magpie
Mute Swan
Canada Goose
Great Spotted Woodpecker
Great spotted woodpecker
great tits,
blue tits
nuthatch
chaffinch
blackcap
robin
wren
blackbird
magpie
swallow
mallards
kingfisher
Also 6 mute swans (3 ringed),
canada geese,
moorhens,
coots,
great crested grebe,
magpie,
blue tit,
chaffinch,
house sparrows
plus more (distracted trying to spot swan rings lol!)
Common Buzzard heading east towards Alt Hill over Ashton Road where it crosses the Medlock at 11.05 today. Confirmed a probable sighting of a bird heading east from Bardsley towards Wood Park/Knott Lanes 50 mins earlier
Mid-week mooch:
2 Jays, 3+ Nuthatch, 6+ Coal Tits, 2 Tufted Duck pairs, 10+ Moorhens etc etc
I went to Daisy Nook Country Park (River Medlock) and saw...
1 Moorhen
7 Black-headed-Gulls
3 Rock Doves/Feral Pigeons
5 Woodpigeons
1 Great Spotted Woodpecker
2 Lesser spotted Woodpeckers
1 Pied Wagtail
1 Dipper
2 Blackbirds
4 Long-tailed-Tits
2 Blue Tits
2 Great Tits
1 Treecreeper
3 Magpies
a flock of House Sparrows
4 Bramblings
Faye
Quite a few Swallows around; Coots, Moorhens (both species with chicks seen) Duckling broods x 2, Willow Warbler predominant over Whitethroat, Chiffchaffs and Blackcaps, Coal Tit heard and the best woodland species, Nuthatch - at least two individuals coming down to a wall to collect food/debris from the top, and also, a very hot Wood Pigeon cooling itself down by standing in the Medlock
-- Edited by John Doherty on Sunday 7th of July 2013 02:44:19 PM
Walk round Hollinwood Branch Canal (disused) with Lee Griffiths.
Moorhen.
Heron.
Song Thrush.
Jay.
House Martin.
Willow Warbler.
Chiffchaff.
Blackcap.
Green Woodpecker heard but not seen.
Roger.
7 Robins.
1 Mute Swan, still had a lot of browny-grey juvinile feathers. Couldn't see if it'd been ringed.
5 Goosanders on Crime Lake, didn't have binocs (amateur mistake
Cheers, Sean.
Good luck, Steve