I was impressed when at least 73+ goosanders passed over (Simon will have more accurate higher figures) Still a few Swifts hanging about and slowly heading out against the wind.. 14 lapwings Snipe Pheasant 2 common sandpiper A buzzard passing through 3 Grey wagtail Gadwall 3 shoveler 1 Teal Tufted ducks are arriving in increasing numbers now with at least about 20 (Warblers of chiffchaff, Blackcap still about)
And my favourite find was a stock dove in a field with wood pigeons
Ta!
Richard Thew said
Fri Aug 30 10:15 AM, 2019
A nice potter about this morning, 6:30 - 10am
I've been keeping records of swifts, swallows and Martins departure dates since 2009 and the latest swift I've personally seen in one year was on August 28th 2015 and this year has now broken that record as there are still a few about. On the 30th.
So highlights this morning include:
Swift Gadwall Teal 8x goosanders Pheasant 60? lapwings Common sandpiper Great black backed gull, but very mobile 2x Rooks passing through close
Ta!
Steven Higginbottom said
Thu Aug 29 11:02 AM, 2019
Morning visit to Elton partly with Simon Warford highlights. 3 Hobby over 1 South 1 SW 1 chasing Martin's before heading off north. Poor Record shots attached. 1 Garden Warbler. 1 Willow Tit. 32 Swifts. 15 Tufted Duck. 5 Gadwall. 4 Common Sandpipers. 15 Lapwing over SE.
Woke up before my alarm clock this morning so set off a little earlier. Despite that, We (with a short encounter with Ian and Steven) found no trace of Simon's pintail, but a few other things were seen.
My highlights include from 6:30 - 10am....
Pheasant Lapwing flew over numbering 100 3 snipe with 4 others flying in. Gadwall Swift Grey wagtail
Near the Creek:
Jay Goldcrest (around 3) Willow tit really close to about 8ft. He was very active in and out of the greenery. A good number of warblers were flitting about (of Blackcap, willow warbler and chiffchaff)
Ta!
Simon Johnson said
Wed Aug 28 7:30 AM, 2019
Early morning
Pintail - sailing club bay 4 Gadwall 11 Tufted Duck 10 Teal coney green 2 Snipe Redstart- female type by bridge over stream crow tree 40 Swift Tree Pipit over Yellow Wag over
Martin Loftus said
Tue Aug 27 4:52 PM, 2019
2 - 4pm of note:
Spotted flycatcher near Withins outlet
Pair of Whitethroat harassing above mentioned flycatcher
Waterrail heard along the canal
11 Snipe
Kingfisher flew past me off the res with a fish in its mouth towards the Irwell
Just a quick scout this morning (partly with Ian and Steven) with: teal, 9+ snipes, lapwings, meadow pipit, grey wagtail, raven, shoveler, wigeon, gadwall, jay, a likely tree pipit found on the wires near old hall farm before it got flushed, and the usual warblers as of last few days. (I did forget to post kingfisher yesterday too).
A very enjoyable early morning mostly with Derek and Steven,
My highlights include....
Gadwall Teal Lapwing Snipe Buzzard Peregrine passing through Whitethroat Blackcap Willow warbler Chiffchaff Meadow pipit Tree pipit passing through Swift still Grey wagtail Pheasant Ta!
-- Edited by Richard Thew on Monday 26th of August 2019 12:30:16 PM
Simon Warford said
Sun Aug 25 2:48 PM, 2019
This morning with Simon Johnson and Paul Wilson, 6am to 10.00am;
GREAT WHITE EGRET over west towards Bolton at 7.25am 21 Snipe 3 Gadwall 41 Goosander over 1 Little Grebe 1 Reed Warbler 1 Garden Warbler 1 Tree Pipit over 33 Swift south no sign of juv Kittiwake.
Ian Campbell said
Sun Aug 25 1:26 PM, 2019
This a.m. 2 Spotted Flycatcher were the highlight for me, 1 in apple tree behind sailing club the other in hedgerow below pumphouse. Cheers Ian
Just wanted to update on our kittiwake freind. I didn't want to say this morning but he is looking alot healthier and the little extra energy fish bits a few individuals have been giving it has made all the difference. I'm going to try and keep an eye on him daily till he goes. (Fresh bite size seabean today). Ta!
Simon Warford said
Sat Aug 24 12:36 PM, 2019
This morning with Simon Johnson and Paul Wilson, 6am to 11.30am;
Juv/female MARSH HARRIER picked up by SJ at height heading NW towards Winter Hill at 7.55 - 8.05am. Superb record here. juv Kittiwake still surviving, perched on the wall when we left 1 Green Sandpiper over 1 Common Sandpiper 2 Curlew over 10 Snipe Elton Goyt 6 Teal, 6 Gadwall and 16 Goosander 24 Blackcaps, 11 Willow Warblers, 1 Lesser Whitethroat. 2 male Redstarts Elton Goyt 190 Coot 2 Common Gull sw 75+ Swift
Richard Thew said
Sat Aug 24 9:23 AM, 2019
Only had 1.5 hours spare this morning, so not had a thorough look about....
Just wanted to give an update for the Kittiwake. He's still here and alive and hungry but he has enough energy to fly a little. I'm still hoping he will make it ok. At this time nothing more can be done. Other birds so far this morning include: 2 teal, 3 snipe, 14 lapwings, 1 pheasant, kingfisher flew through.... ta!
Simon Warford said
Fri Aug 23 9:35 PM, 2019
Late evening, Juvenile Kittiwake still surviving stood on the wall, occaisionally picking insects of the water (seems to have gone of mackerel).
Also 2 Whimbrel over calling heading sw at 7.55pm.
Morning visit 24.8.19 1 Juv Kittiwake starting to look weak and was able to get within feet without it moving away. Contacted the RSPCAwho said they would send an officer out. It has been eating insects of the waters surface but looks lethargic. 1 Common Sandpiper. Tree pipit and Yellow Wagtail heard flying over.
The Kittiwake (Juv) was showing at 8.30 this morning. Still there when I left at 9.30. Was picking insects from the water. It had been on the shore line just before I arrived. GM tick for me.
Derek Richardson said
Thu Aug 22 9:00 PM, 2019
08.15am - 11.30am. Dark cloud, showers, 13c - 16c.
Just thought I'd mention and i hope I'm doing right but I noticed our kittiwake appears showing signs of hunger and I have heard many stories of kittiwakes that end up inland not surviving long. Call me over-worried if you like but because he was hugging the edge - I dropped plain tinned mackerel pieces on the edge of the water line and he's eating that pretty well. Im hoping this energy boost will help him head out?? He won't eat anything else other than fish.
-- Edited by Richard Thew on Thursday 22nd of August 2019 05:26:49 PM
Richard Thew said
Thu Aug 22 10:37 AM, 2019
Stevens pretty much covered the sightings but I can contribute to this list with: Swifts still about, 1 teal (3 now after a passing visit at 4pm) and 2 grey wagtails. Otherwise the usual warblers and whitethroat. Ta!
-- Edited by Richard Thew on Thursday 22nd of August 2019 05:13:15 PM
Steven Higginbottom said
Thu Aug 22 10:29 AM, 2019
Highlights from this mornings sightings from Simon Johnson, Simon Warford and Steven Higginbottom. 1 Green Sandpiper. 2 Shoveler. 15 Gadwall. 35 Goosander. 1 Juvenile Kittiwake. 2 Garden Warbler. 2 Spotted Flycatcher. 2 Yellow wagtail. 1 Tree pipit heard only. 1 Raven.
Cheers Steven
Steven Higginbottom said
Wed Aug 21 11:06 AM, 2019
Good morning 21st August combined observations by must, Ian Campbell and Simon Warford. Highlights. 1 Juvenile Kittiwake. 2 Spotted Flycatchers below pumphouse. 2 Raven. 10 Gadwall. 1 Shoveler. 3 Teal. 1 Oystercatcher 1 Whimbrel. 1 Hobby 4 Yellow Wagtail 3 Tree Pipit. 16+ Blackcap. 4 Garden Warbler. 2 lesser whitethroat. Chiffchaff, willow Warbler, Common Whitethroat. 2 Redstart
Cheers Steven
-- Edited by Steven Higginbottom on Wednesday 21st of August 2019 02:18:22 PM
My time was somewhat limited this morning due to cleaning obligations, but had a very good morning and bumped into Steven along the way.
Highlights include....
4 teal 11 gadwall 1 goosander juvenile Swift 3 Spotted flycatcher with one by the creek Blackcap Garden warbler Willow warbler Chiffchaff Sparrowhawk Kestrel passed through at speed Willow tit heard
The biggest highlight was a juvenile KITTIWAKE and he was still there when I left
I will post pictures of the kittiwake later when I have more time.
Ta!
-- Edited by Richard Thew on Wednesday 21st of August 2019 12:30:48 PM
No sign of the green sandpiper later this morning, but I did find in addition to Simon's....
3 teal Great spotted woodpecker Lapwing
And also...
Whitethroat Blackcap Chiffchaff Willow warbler
There was a bird of prey that appeared and upset the swallows and martins, unfortunately, it would be right where the sun was wouldn't it - meaning it was impossible to identify it and could easily have been that hobby! Life can be cruel at times!
Ta!
Simon Warford said
Tue Aug 20 10:07 AM, 2019
Early morning up to 8.30am;
1 Green Sandpiper wader point 5 Gadwall Hobby chasing hirrundines 2 Tree Pipit and 3 Meadow Pipit over 1 Garden Warbler 1 Tree Pipit Elton Goyt 2 juvenile Redstarts Pumphouse hedge 20+ Swift
Highlights from this morning 18/8/19 1 Juvenile Sandwich Tern flew through heading SSW at 08:20am 3 Kingfishers one landing withing 7ft of me on the bridge next to the carpark. 6 Cormorant. 2 Gadwall. 7 Tufted Duck. A reduction of warbler with 8 chiffchaff, 6 Willow Warblers. 2 Sedge Warblers 1Whitethroat. Increases number of Robin's 10 seen with more heard.
Constant Movement of Swallows ,Sand Martin's, House Martin's & Swifts moving through S
Cheers Steven
Ian Campbell said
Sun Aug 18 6:50 AM, 2019
Late post for early yesterday morning, 2 Tree Pipits about 10 minutes apart heading South. Cheers Ian
Another quiet afternoon with only a couple of noteworthy things.,
8 Gadwall Male redstart in usual spot.
Ta!
Richard Thew said
Thu Aug 15 2:16 PM, 2019
Not as productive this morning but still a couple of good things....
A water rail showed briefly, but not the usual one. 5 Gadwall Kestrel Reed bunting Blackcap Willow warbler Chiffchaff And a nice distant view of the redstart by the bridge between crow trees farm and withins reservoir.
Ta!
Richard Thew said
Wed Aug 14 6:03 PM, 2019
After a busy day, I walked it from Bury to Radcliffe this afternoon.
There was only one birder that I saw in the rain, must be mad trailing through all that wet and muddy conditions.... oh yeah, that was me!
Highlights were....
Common sandpiper, which flew and glided past close in style! Grey wagtail 2 kingfisher, one of which gave belting views 2 pheasants 4 Gadwall Blackcap Willow warbler Reed bunting Sedge warbler Tufted ducks in their usual areas
Yesterday I forgot to add a Jay!
Ta!
-- Edited by Richard Thew on Wednesday 14th of August 2019 06:03:46 PM
Richard Thew said
Tue Aug 13 12:15 PM, 2019
An interesting morning scout from 10am to 12:15. The water rail showed beautifully today, sunning itself, having a good stretch! (Sounds like how I feel today). Also a lapwing was hiding in the grasses of old hall marsh, 4 gadwall on the res, and a kingfisher. Also usual whitethroats, blackcaps, singing willow warbler, song thrush and a grey wagtail!
Ian Chisnall said
Mon Aug 12 8:43 PM, 2019
Thank you Richard I will have a look.
Richard Thew said
Mon Aug 12 7:42 PM, 2019
It was nothing to do with birds Ian, though I did have a brief potter about during my lunch with several house martins, usual gulls and pied wagtails etc. You'll find information on the 3 day event i went to at www.jw.org . It was a very interesting convention to say the least and it was 100% free!
-- Edited by Richard Thew on Monday 12th of August 2019 09:23:55 PM
Ian Chisnall said
Mon Aug 12 5:42 PM, 2019
Thats nice what was on in Liverpool. good birding?
Richard Thew said
Mon Aug 12 4:38 PM, 2019
Nice to get back to birding after 3.5 days travelling to Liverpool. This afternoon has been very good with some highlights being Gadwall on both res and canal, blackcap, willow warbler, kestrel and after the shower - 17 common sandpipers were seen just flying out from the shoreline of the res as I reached the top of the wall side, lesser whitethroat showed well flitting in a shrub by old hall marsh, and a nice walk ended with beautiful views (though distant) of a male redstart in usual location. I may as well add common tern still here too! Ta!!!!!!
Ian Campbell said
Mon Aug 12 12:22 PM, 2019
This a.m. with Malcolm, 1 Peregrine caught and ate a Swift !, 4 Gadwall, 2 Common Tern, 1 Kingfisher and at least 50 Swift. At bridge 19 the usual Water Rail. Cheers Ian
Ian Campbell said
Sun Aug 11 11:32 AM, 2019
This a.m. on the res. 1 Common Sandpiper, 2 Common Tern, 1 Kingfisher and 1 Gadwall. Steven also had a Dunlin before I arrived. On the canal 1 Water Rail (bridge 19) and 16 Pied Wagtails in Corran Stud field. Cheers Ian
Simon Warford said
Sat Aug 10 8:25 PM, 2019
Early morning with Simon Johnson, Ian Campbell and Steve Higginbottom produced,
2 Greenshank through 1 Common Sandpiper 1 Pochard 1 Little Grebe 5 Gadwall 3 Goosander 3 Water Rail 2 Common Tern 1 Lesser Whitethroat 25+ Swift moving through 1 male Redstart Elton Goyt Yesterday 1 Little Egret in the Creek.
Not much for me to add to the sightings from today as well as from yesterday's scout. So I went round the back by lunchtime to check out that large flock of goldfinches in the hopes of getting a more accurate figure. Unfortunately they have all split in smaller bunches varying between 9 and about 50. But I did find a willow tit whilst there and the young tufted duck back on Elton should survive well now as it's almost full size. Finally, still a few whitethroats are showing well too! Ta!
Ian Campbell said
Thu Aug 8 11:50 AM, 2019
This a.m. with Malcolm, 1 Redstart in hedge near bridge over stream, 1 Water Rail giving good views near bridge 19 on canal and a Peregrine were the highlights. Cheers Ian
Roger Halsey said
Wed Aug 7 1:49 PM, 2019
Highlights from a little later this morning:
3 Gadwall and 5 Common Tern.
2 Kestrel and 1 Sparrowhawk.
10 Swift and c30 Sand Martin.
Ian Campbell said
Wed Aug 7 11:06 AM, 2019
Highlight this morning was a Mediterranean Gull near Crow Trees. Also Kingfisher in creek and 2 Common Terns. Cheers Ian
Simon Warford said
Tue Aug 6 5:10 PM, 2019
A female Redstart was also in Elton Goyt this morning. A Teal in the creek yesterday was still present this morning. Also yesterday early morning a Greenshank and Ringed Plover flew through and 3 Redstarts (2 males) were in Elton Goyt.
Ian Campbell said
Tue Aug 6 12:50 PM, 2019
A Redstart was present in Redstart hedge this a.m. Cheers Ian
Steven Higginbottom said
Tue Aug 6 11:07 AM, 2019
Quick look from car park area this morning at 10:30am 1 Arctic tern flew through being chased off by a Common Tern. Cheers Steven
I was impressed when at least 73+ goosanders passed over (Simon will have more accurate higher figures)
Still a few Swifts hanging about and slowly heading out against the wind..
14 lapwings
Snipe
Pheasant
2 common sandpiper
A buzzard passing through
3 Grey wagtail
Gadwall
3 shoveler
1 Teal
Tufted ducks are arriving in increasing numbers now with at least about 20
(Warblers of chiffchaff, Blackcap still about)
And my favourite find was a stock dove in a field with wood pigeons
Ta!
I've been keeping records of swifts, swallows and Martins departure dates since 2009 and the latest swift I've personally seen in one year was on August 28th 2015 and this year has now broken that record as there are still a few about. On the 30th.
So highlights this morning include:
Swift
Gadwall
Teal
8x goosanders
Pheasant
60? lapwings
Common sandpiper
Great black backed gull, but very mobile
2x Rooks passing through close
Ta!
3 Hobby over 1 South 1 SW 1 chasing Martin's before heading off north. Poor Record shots attached.
1 Garden Warbler.
1 Willow Tit.
32 Swifts.
15 Tufted Duck.
5 Gadwall.
4 Common Sandpipers.
15 Lapwing over SE.
Cheers Steven
My highlights include from 6:30 - 10am....
Pheasant
Lapwing flew over numbering 100
3 snipe with 4 others flying in.
Gadwall
Swift
Grey wagtail
Near the Creek:
Jay
Goldcrest (around 3)
Willow tit really close to about 8ft. He was very active in and out of the greenery.
A good number of warblers were flitting about (of Blackcap, willow warbler and chiffchaff)
Ta!
Pintail - sailing club bay
4 Gadwall
11 Tufted Duck
10 Teal coney green
2 Snipe
Redstart- female type by bridge over stream crow tree
40 Swift
Tree Pipit over
Yellow Wag over
2 - 4pm of note:
Spotted flycatcher near Withins outlet
Pair of Whitethroat harassing above mentioned flycatcher
Waterrail heard along the canal
11 Snipe
Kingfisher flew past me off the res with a fish in its mouth towards the Irwell
Mostly With Richard & Steven.
45 Species Including:
3 Kingfisher. (Irwell).
1 Peregrine Falcon. (N).
1 Buzzard.
1 Kestrel.
5 Meadow Pipit.
1 Snipe.
150+ Starling.
70+ Swallow.
5 Swift.
4 Teal.
7 Lesser Black Backed Gull.
6 Herring Gull.
2 Reed Bunting.
120+ Canada Goose
2 Chiffchaff.
1 Willow Warbler.
2 Blackcap. (F).
2 Whitethroat.
15 Collared Dove.
14 Cormorant.
17 Great Crested Grebe.
10 Tufted Duck.
6 Gadwall.
120+ Goldfinch.
4 Goosander. (F).
7 Grey Heron.
3 Grey Wagtail.
5 House Martin.
14 Sand Martin.
2 Lapwing.
9 Mute Swan.
Thanks Derek.
My highlights include....
Gadwall
Teal
Lapwing
Snipe
Buzzard
Peregrine passing through
Whitethroat
Blackcap
Willow warbler
Chiffchaff
Meadow pipit
Tree pipit passing through
Swift still
Grey wagtail
Pheasant
Ta!
-- Edited by Richard Thew on Monday 26th of August 2019 12:30:16 PM
GREAT WHITE EGRET over west towards Bolton at 7.25am
21 Snipe
3 Gadwall
41 Goosander over
1 Little Grebe
1 Reed Warbler
1 Garden Warbler
1 Tree Pipit over
33 Swift south
no sign of juv Kittiwake.
Cheers Ian
53 Species Including:
1 Dipper. (Irwell).
1 Kingfisher. (Irwell).
1 Kittiwake.
1 Spotted Flycatcher.
1 Sparrowhawk
1 Water Rail.
1 Redstart.
7 Snipe.
100+ Starling.
70+ Swallow.
17 Swift.
2 Teal.
12 Sand Martin.
1 Chiffchaff.
20+ Long Tailed Tit.
2 Whitethroat.
4 Willow Warbler.
4 Blackcap.
9 Gadwall.
3 Goosander. (3F).
3 Kestrel.
1 Sparrowhawk.
7 Lapwing.
1 Great Black Backed Gull.
13 Lesser Black Backed Gull.
10 Herring Gull.
90+ Black Headed Gull.
2 Grey Wagtail.
1 Reed Bunting.
130+ Canada Goose.
17 Collared Dove.
1 Cormorant.
14 Great Crested Grebe.
4 Tufted Duck.
3 Grey Heron.
10 Mute Swan.
7 Pied Wagtail.
Thanks Derek.
Juv/female MARSH HARRIER picked up by SJ at height heading NW towards Winter Hill at 7.55 - 8.05am. Superb record here.
juv Kittiwake still surviving, perched on the wall when we left
1 Green Sandpiper over
1 Common Sandpiper
2 Curlew over
10 Snipe Elton Goyt
6 Teal, 6 Gadwall and 16 Goosander
24 Blackcaps, 11 Willow Warblers, 1 Lesser Whitethroat.
2 male Redstarts Elton Goyt
190 Coot
2 Common Gull sw
75+ Swift
Highlights are
Teal - 4
Snipe - 3
Gadwall
Kingfisher
Kittiwake
Spotted flycatcher
Garden warbler
Common sandpiper
Lapwing- 14
Pheasant - 1
Great spotted woodpecker heard passing
Grey wagtail
Ta!
Juvenile Kittiwake still surviving stood on the wall, occaisionally picking insects of the water (seems to have gone of mackerel).
Also 2 Whimbrel over calling heading sw at 7.55pm.
1 Juv Kittiwake starting to look weak and was able to get within feet without it moving away. Contacted the RSPCAwho said they would send an officer out. It has been eating insects of the waters surface but looks lethargic.
1 Common Sandpiper.
Tree pipit and Yellow Wagtail heard flying over.
Cheers Steven.
The Kittiwake (Juv) was showing at 8.30 this morning. Still there when I left at 9.30. Was picking insects from the water. It had been on the shore line just before I arrived. GM tick for me.
43 Species Including:
1 Kittiwake. (Juv).
1 Hobby.(Pylon after Creek).
1 Spotted Flycatcher.
1 Great Spotted Woodpecker.
1 Kingfisher. (Irwell).
1 Water Rail.
36 Swift.
15 Blackcap. (10F, 5M).
1 Garden Warbler.
7 Lapwing.
1 Kestrel.
300+ Sand Martin.
150+ Swallow.
13 House Martin.
2 Chiffchaff.
6 Whitethroat.
3 Willow Warbler.
8 Long Tailed Tit.
12 Pied Wagtail.
30+ Greenfinch.
9 Gadwall.
2 Grey Wagtail.
3 Goosander.(Irwell).
70+ Starling.
28 Collared Dove.
2 Cormorant.
1 Great Black Backed Gull.(Irwell).
9 Herring Gull.
7 Lesser Black Backed Gull.
70+ Black Headed Gull.
18 Blackbird.
46 Jackdaw.
120+ Canada Goose.
9 Great Crested Grebe.
4 Tufted Duck.
80+ Wood Pigeon.
60+ Canada Goose.
7 Grey Heron.
9 Mute Swan.
Thanks Derek.
-- Edited by Richard Thew on Thursday 22nd of August 2019 05:26:49 PM
-- Edited by Richard Thew on Thursday 22nd of August 2019 05:13:15 PM
1 Green Sandpiper.
2 Shoveler.
15 Gadwall.
35 Goosander.
1 Juvenile Kittiwake.
2 Garden Warbler.
2 Spotted Flycatcher.
2 Yellow wagtail.
1 Tree pipit heard only.
1 Raven.
Cheers Steven
1 Juvenile Kittiwake.
2 Spotted Flycatchers below pumphouse.
2 Raven.
10 Gadwall.
1 Shoveler.
3 Teal.
1 Oystercatcher
1 Whimbrel.
1 Hobby
4 Yellow Wagtail
3 Tree Pipit.
16+ Blackcap.
4 Garden Warbler.
2 lesser whitethroat.
Chiffchaff, willow Warbler, Common Whitethroat.
2 Redstart
Cheers Steven
-- Edited by Steven Higginbottom on Wednesday 21st of August 2019 02:18:22 PM
Highlights include....
4 teal
11 gadwall
1 goosander juvenile
Swift
3 Spotted flycatcher with one by the creek
Blackcap
Garden warbler
Willow warbler
Chiffchaff
Sparrowhawk
Kestrel passed through at speed
Willow tit heard
The biggest highlight was a juvenile KITTIWAKE and he was still there when I left
I will post pictures of the kittiwake later when I have more time.
Ta!
-- Edited by Richard Thew on Wednesday 21st of August 2019 12:30:48 PM
3 teal
Great spotted woodpecker
Lapwing
And also...
Whitethroat
Blackcap
Chiffchaff
Willow warbler
There was a bird of prey that appeared and upset the swallows and martins, unfortunately, it would be right where the sun was wouldn't it - meaning it was impossible to identify it and could easily have been that hobby! Life can be cruel at times!
Ta!
1 Green Sandpiper wader point
5 Gadwall
Hobby chasing hirrundines
2 Tree Pipit and 3 Meadow Pipit over
1 Garden Warbler
1 Tree Pipit Elton Goyt
2 juvenile Redstarts Pumphouse hedge
20+ Swift
41 Species including:
400+ Sand Martin. (Inc 150+ (South).
1 Sparrowhawk.
4 Kestrel.
2 Kingfisher. (Res).
2 Mistle Thrush.
14 House Martin.
26 Swift.
30+ Swallow.
2 Jay.
1 Blackcap.(M).
2 Willow Warbler.
2 Sedge Warbler
1 Chiffchaff.
3 Whitethroat.
6 Pied Wagtail.
16 Cormorant.
11 Great Crested Grebe.
8 Tufted Duck.
2 Gadwall.
250+ Goldfinch (South).
5 Herring Gull.
1 Great Black Backed Gull. (Irwell).
6 Lesser Black Backed Gull.
70+ Black Headed Gull.
50+ Jackdaw.
1 Bullfinch.(1M).
1 Grey Wagtail.
2 Reed Bunting.
230+ Canada Goose.
130+ Wood Pigeon.
19 Collared Dove.
4 Grey Heron.
4 Mute Swan.
Thanks Derek.
1 Juvenile Sandwich Tern flew through heading SSW at 08:20am
3 Kingfishers one landing withing 7ft of me on the bridge next to the carpark.
6 Cormorant.
2 Gadwall.
7 Tufted Duck.
A reduction of warbler with
8 chiffchaff,
6 Willow Warblers.
2 Sedge Warblers
1Whitethroat.
Increases number of Robin's 10 seen with more heard.
Constant Movement of Swallows ,Sand Martin's, House Martin's & Swifts moving through S
Cheers Steven
Cheers Ian
43 Species: Including:
1 Kingfisher.(Irwell).
1 Little Egret. (Spenmoor).
150+ Sand Martin.
9 Gadwall.
1 Common Tern.
4 Lesser Black Backed Gull.
60 Black Headed Gull.
8 Herring Gull.
2 Whitethroat.
1 Sedge Warbler.
3 Blackcap. ( 3F).
2 Reed Bunting.
1 Redstart. (M).
1 Water Rail.
9 Mute Swan.
70+ Canada Goose.
6 Grey Heron.
25 Swallow.
10 Collared Dove.
3 Cormorant.
7 Pied Wagtail.
Thanks Derek.
8 Gadwall
Male redstart in usual spot.
Ta!
A water rail showed briefly, but not the usual one.
5 Gadwall
Kestrel
Reed bunting
Blackcap
Willow warbler
Chiffchaff
And a nice distant view of the redstart by the bridge between crow trees farm and withins reservoir.
Ta!
There was only one birder that I saw in the rain, must be mad trailing through all that wet and muddy conditions.... oh yeah, that was me!
Highlights were....
Common sandpiper, which flew and glided past close in style!
Grey wagtail
2 kingfisher, one of which gave belting views
2 pheasants
4 Gadwall
Blackcap
Willow warbler
Reed bunting
Sedge warbler
Tufted ducks in their usual areas
Yesterday I forgot to add a Jay!
Ta!
-- Edited by Richard Thew on Wednesday 14th of August 2019 06:03:46 PM
Thank you Richard I will have a look.
-- Edited by Richard Thew on Monday 12th of August 2019 09:23:55 PM
Thats nice what was on in Liverpool. good birding?
Cheers Ian
Cheers Ian
2 Greenshank through
1 Common Sandpiper
1 Pochard
1 Little Grebe
5 Gadwall
3 Goosander
3 Water Rail
2 Common Tern
1 Lesser Whitethroat
25+ Swift moving through
1 male Redstart Elton Goyt
Yesterday 1 Little Egret in the Creek.
47 Species Including:
1 Little Egret. (Irwell).
7 Swift.
3 Willow Warbler.
2 Blackcap. (2F).
1 Redstart. (M, Elton Goyt).
1 Kingfisher. (Wader point).
1 Pheasant. (F).
3 Gadwall.
1 Water Rail.
1 Lapwing.
40+ Swallow.
6 Sand Martin.
5 Whitethroat.
3 Cormorant.
60+ Goldfinch.
3 Goosander. (3F).
7 Grey Heron.
14 Great Crested Grebe.
1 Jay.
60+ Starling.
2 Tufted Duck. (1juv).
9 Herring Gull.
1 Great Black Backed Gull. (Irwell).
9 Lesser Black Backed Gull.
35 Black Headed Gull.
29 Blackbird.
50+ Jackdaw.
100+ Canada Goose.
12 Collared Dove.
1 Grey Wagtail.
100+ Wood Pigeon.
9 Pied Wagtail.
7 Mute Swan.
Thanks Derek.
Cheers Ian
Highlights from a little later this morning:
3 Gadwall and 5 Common Tern.
2 Kestrel and 1 Sparrowhawk.
10 Swift and c30 Sand Martin.
Cheers Ian
Cheers Ian
Cheers Steven