I arrived at about 14:30 hrs and had intermittent good views of Wryneck between 14:50 and 15:45 hrs. near conifers a 150 yards past Pike Cottage and coffee shop (in direction of the Pike). See Ok'ish photo of Wryneck in long grass. Great to see Mark Jarrett and speak at a social distance. Hope to be back tomorrow to take some better photos (if still there!)
My first sighting of a Wryneck in England. My last sighting (a few years ago) was on Ramsey Island (off Wales Pembrokeshire coast) after a tip off from the resident RSPB warden Greg on the island.
Turned up at 1pm & after an hour with 20 odd other birders & still no sighting, I decided to walk 100 yds further down Georges Lane towards the pike scanning the conifers & out of sheer luck of being in the right place at the right time it flew out of some long grass & perched 6 feet up in a conifer only 8yds away. I immediately alerted the other very grateful birders 100 yds away who along with myself enjoyed a good 10 minute viewing slot.
I parked at Wilderswood & walked up but many cars were parked much closer & even double parked right next to the conifer area in question - only the odd people with mobility issues can be forgiven!
I have been asked to request if birders could please not park right next to the Wryneck along Georges Lane, around the kennels/cafe or north of there. Parking is best around the Wilderswood area and then walk north up Georges Lane which is often very productive bird wise indeed.
Ian McKerchar said
Thu Sep 3 5:14 PM, 2020
Wryneck still showing this afternoon, in and around the conifers along the northern end of Georges Lane which is just over the border in Lancashire.
The Wryneck was still showing well on and off when I left a 12 noon today. Firstly in Lancs then into Gm (thank goodness)! Perching on posts and stone walling and also feeding on the ground. Having dipped on Tuesday it was a welcome relief to get to see it. I also hope that Tim Wilcox got back for it as we dipped together on Tuesday. A superb bird For GM and huge thanks to the finder.
Ian McKerchar said
Thu Sep 3 9:50 AM, 2020
Wryneck still present along Georges Lane just north of the kennels/cafe by the county border
Info thanks to Ken Haydock
Ian McKerchar said
Wed Sep 2 3:41 PM, 2020
This morning's highlights, mainly visible migration watching from Scout Road early am:
8 Swift, 122 House Martin, 3 Sand Martin and 31 Swallow south
1 Tree pipit S
3 Grey Wagtail S
10 Twite S in one flock
Other birds included just 2 Wheatear, 7 Chiffchaff, 1 first year male Redstart
Info thanks to Andy Makin
Bob and Joyce Calder said
Wed Sep 2 2:58 PM, 2020
Walker Fold, Burnt Edge, Mast Road, Georges Lane, Holdens 9.00 to 12.30
We didn't want to see the Wryneck anyway!!
Generally quiet, a few Wheatear pony field, Mast Rd, Sparrowhawk, Burnt Edge, Spotted Flycatcher and Willow Warbler, Sugar Loaf, Chiffchaff, Wilderspool, min 8 Kestrels, 1/2 C Buzzard, 2 Ravens and a min of 14 Stonechat seen during the morning.
-- Edited by Ian McKerchar on Wednesday 2nd of September 2020 03:01:51 PM
Ian McKerchar said
Wed Sep 2 11:16 AM, 2020
Wryneck still present at 10:30 this morning, still around Higher Meadows at the northern end of Georges Lane, around the kennels/cafe area.
Info thanks to Dave Sherrington
John Watson said
Wed Sep 2 10:40 AM, 2020
Ahh! Things change when the bird is found - I missed that bit
Burton Hastings said
Wed Sep 2 9:57 AM, 2020
Just to echo some of what John Watson has said and to make my observations having seen some adverse comment from a Whatsapp chat.
I was at the Wryneck site on 1st September from about 4 to about 6.30pm. Good views of the bird in the wood West of the old kennels. There was a sizeable group of folk - some "photographers" some "birders" - all interested in seeing the Wryneck. Mostly social distancing was observed until the bird was sighted and then that broke down. No masks being worn but we were all outside. BUT people were friendly, assisting each other to see the bird, to tell each other where it was and to make sure us short ones at the back could get through to see the bird. I did not notice any disturbance of the bird. In fact, the bird seemed oblivious to us humans and on a number of occassions came within a few metres of the fence where we were standing. Even when motor-drives went off the bird did not seem bothered by that and continued feeding and skulking around in the grass in front of us. What did seem to cause the bird concern was a car with loud music going past and dogs.
A lovely bird and I hope John is able to get back and see it.
John Watson said
Tue Sep 1 11:50 PM, 2020
Left ~3pm & dipped. Rapidly going off Wrynecks
However, Redstart performing well in that garden, and several other passerines (Willow Warbler, Chiffchaff, etc)
Highlight, in the absence (for me) of the Wryneck was a raptor squabble up the slope - 4 or 5 Kestrels (same family?) trying to chill by sitting around together on the slope, and a male Sparrowhawk doing its very best to assert some dominance over all 4/5. Kestrels were not happy about it, but I think after 20+ minutes the Sparrowhawk gave up trying to intimidate
Perhaps as many as 10 Kestrels in the area
As an aside, I've heard some concern about "social distancing" at the site - I'm rather aware of these things, and I thought that everyone was fairly good at keeping some distance, and brief intrusions (birders, walkers, cyclists) were - well - brief. I didn't see anyone persistently getting too close to anyone in the ~3 hours I was there. Not a mask in sight, but it wasn't really necessary in the open environment. Far worse in supermarkets, frankly
I was slightly more concerned about a group who pitched up with chairs (etc) in the middle of the road & forced large 4x4 vehicles to somehow manoeuveur around them
Funny day
Nice chat with Phil Rhodes, mind
Huw Morgan said
Tue Sep 1 5:34 PM, 2020
The Wryneck showed well at 15:30 on the stone wall running alongside the stream to the west of Georges Lane. It then flew into the pines to the north.
Tim Wilcox said
Tue Sep 1 5:20 PM, 2020
There was further sign of the Wryneck up to 3pm when I left.
Peter Webb said
Tue Sep 1 4:08 PM, 2020
Simon Warford wrote:
Todays combined sightings with Andy Makin, Dan Brown and many others, covering the whole moors from 6.30am till late afternoon. Got to be ranked in the top 10 days here for me, thanks to the Wryneck.
7 Tree Pipit - 2 Newfields, 3 Holden's Farm, 2 south of the tops as we walked back down 5 Redstart - 2 juvs in pony field by Scout Road quarry, 1 male Newfields, 2 Georges Lane into Lancs 5 Spotted Flycatcher - 1 Scout Road, 4 Goerges Lane/Higher Meadows 9 Whinchat - 2 Scout Road pony field, 2 Georges Lane, 2 Coal Pit Lane, 3 Mast Road barriers 38 Wheatear across the moors 275 Swift 200 House Martin 400 Swallow 1 Willow Warbler 2 Whitethroat 1 Hobby over Georges Lane 1 Crossbill Goerges Lane perched in Larch trees 1 Green Woodpecker Gorges Lane 20 Siskin south over Scout Road
Finally the Wryneck, what a great find by Peter Webb, amazingly in the same location as the previous record. You made alot of people happy today. Good to see so many familiar faces and GM birders. Photo's taken by Martin Loftus.
-- Edited by Simon Warford on Monday 31st of August 2020 08:40:17 PM
Thanks Simon it was a fantastic day and I was chuffed (and a bit shocked) when I stumbled across it. Glad I was able to share the news anyway. Cheers
Ian McKerchar said
Tue Sep 1 2:21 PM, 2020
Today’s additional bird totals from across the moors this morning:
1 female Merlin chasing pipits south
10 Siskin S
4 Tree Pipit low E
132 Swallow and 260 House Martin S, with an additional 300 Swallow still feeding around the Holden's Farm area and 200 around the Wildersmoor area
56 Swift S
4 Willow Warbler and 35 chiffchaff
2 Spotted Flycatcher
2 female/immature Redstart
5 Wheatear
Info thanks to Andy Makin
Ian McKerchar said
Tue Sep 1 12:48 PM, 2020
Juvenile Marsh Harrier flew low SE over Scout Road early this morning.
Info thanks to Andy Makin
Ian McKerchar said
Tue Sep 1 11:42 AM, 2020
Wryneck still present at Higher Meadows, showing by the fence and pond in the rear garden of the kennels/cafe along Georges Lane, also a Redstart and Spotted Flycatcher present there.
Info thanks to Andy Makin and Dave Sherrington
Ian McKerchar said
Tue Sep 1 10:00 AM, 2020
Wryneck still present at Higher Meadows at the very northern end of Georges Lane this morning, just north of the kennels/cafe building near the stream which goes under the road and is on the county boundary.
Info thanks to Ken Haydock
Simon Warford said
Mon Aug 31 8:27 PM, 2020
Todays combined sightings with Andy Makin, Dan Brown and many others, covering the whole moors from 6.30am till late afternoon. Got to be ranked in the top 10 days here for me, thanks to the Wryneck.
7 Tree Pipit - 2 Newfields, 3 Holden's Farm, 2 south of the tops as we walked back down 5 Redstart - 2 juvs in pony field by Scout Road quarry, 1 male Newfields, 2 Georges Lane into Lancs 5 Spotted Flycatcher - 1 Scout Road, 4 Goerges Lane/Higher Meadows 9 Whinchat - 2 Scout Road pony field, 2 Georges Lane, 2 Coal Pit Lane, 3 Mast Road barriers 38 Wheatear across the moors 275 Swift 200 House Martin 400 Swallow 1 Willow Warbler 2 Whitethroat 1 Hobby over Georges Lane 1 Crossbill Goerges Lane perched in Larch trees 1 Green Woodpecker Gorges Lane 20 Siskin south over Scout Road
Finally the Wryneck, what a great find by Peter Webb, amazingly in the same location as the previous record. You made alot of people happy today. Good to see so many familiar faces and GM birders.
Photo's taken by Martin Loftus.
-- Edited by Simon Warford on Monday 31st of August 2020 08:40:17 PM
I wasn't going to go myself, but, by 1pm, I started to get an instinct that this one will be worth a visit.
By bicycle, it only took me an hour and 20 mins, and apparently, I had just missed the wryneck showing by 10 mins. But, I didn't have to wait long and I was stunned with how well it did show.
I'm so glad I went as its the best view I've ever had of a wryneck, and I'm actually glad I timed it when I did as it was also nice to catch up on one or two individuals that I bumped into there too!
After 30 mins, it soon vanished again and thereafter, it was more mobile. So I suspect he may not stay much longer. But anyone who does go, its easy to get caught up in the excitement and forget about the covid19 virus. So please take care if you go.
-- Edited by Ian McKerchar on Monday 31st of August 2020 05:53:22 PM
Rob Creek said
Mon Aug 31 5:00 PM, 2020
Ian McKerchar wrote:
Rob, the Wryneck's location is on my initial post this morning and there is a corresponding site guide on the Manchester Birding website.
Cheers Ian, its posted below that it flew towards Lancashire border so wondered if its been seen since. Just seen the birdguides report, cheers Brian.
Andy Isherwood said
Mon Aug 31 4:50 PM, 2020
Wryneck was definitely showing well until at least 2.50 just past the Kennels/ coffee shop on George's lane. Very busy with cars and people, may be best to park further back along George's lane and walk up as most birders seemed to be doing.
brian fielding said
Mon Aug 31 4:40 PM, 2020
Wryneck still present at 3:15 according to birdguides
Ian McKerchar said
Mon Aug 31 4:40 PM, 2020
Rob, the Wryneck's location is on my initial post this morning and there is a corresponding site guide on the Manchester Birding website.
Rob Creek said
Mon Aug 31 4:38 PM, 2020
Rob Creek wrote:
Is the cafe called Rivington Pike Snack Shack? Thanks in advance
Wasnt sure where the Wryneck was hence why I asked earlier. May get a chance to try soon, has the bird been refound? Last 3 sightings on here are virtually same time, 1.58 - 2pm before it flew towards Lancashire border. Thanks for any info
Wryneck still present, info thanks to Ian campbell
Jon Bowen said
Mon Aug 31 1:58 PM, 2020
Wryneck showed on fencepost (see record shot) before flying off towards Lancashire Border. Plenty of birders still looking for it so hopefully will be refound.
-- Edited by Jon Bowen on Monday 31st of August 2020 02:37:07 PM
Wryneck still showing well at Higher Meadows at the north end of Georges Lane, just north of Wilderswood and south of the kennels.
Info thanks to Simon Warford
Peter Webb said
Mon Aug 31 9:27 AM, 2020
Wryneck just now almost opposite the coffee shop in a dead tree
Simon Warford said
Sun Aug 30 9:57 PM, 2020
This afternoon, 3 Whinchat and 3 Wheatear Burnt Edge, 2 Whinchat Fleet Moor.
Bob and Joyce Calder said
Sat Aug 29 2:32 PM, 2020
Also on the Moors this morning 1 Merlin on the way up to the mast, min 6 Kestrel in the area, 1 Peregrine and 4 C Buzzard nr the mast. 2 Wheatear on Mast Road. Not counted but Meadow Pipits about in decent numbers. Only 3 Willow Warbler seen/heard. 4 Stonechat nr Holdens with a Song Thrush in same area.
Bob & Joyce C
Ian McKerchar said
Sat Aug 29 1:17 PM, 2020
This morning's moors highlights:
2 Whinchat off Georges Lane at Higher Meadows, just past the kennels
11 Wheatear
1 Crossbill S
350+ Swallow hanging around Holdens Farm and Burnt Edge, with a further 282 south and also 90 House Martin and 203 Swift S/SE
3 Red Grouse on the moor by Holdens Plantation
Info thanks to Andy Makin
Ian McKerchar said
Thu Aug 27 9:55 PM, 2020
This mornings totals:
2 male type Redstarts, 1 Tree Pipit, a Grasshopper Warbler, 7 Willow Warbler, 3 Chiffchaff, a single Whitethroat, 8 Robin, 3 Wren and 25 Wheatear all on the very top of Winter Hill around the mast buildings and cable compounds.
A further 6 Wheatear were on moors.
1350 Swift moved through SE between 10:50-1:15 along with 380 House Martin and 475 Swallow
A single imm/female type Marsh Harrier also flew through SE
4 Whinchat, with two along Mast Road on the wall past the barriers and on 2 Fleet Moor
60 Wheatear
1 second calendar year Mediterranean Gull with 50 Black-headed Gulls on Fleet Moor
Info thanks to Andy Makin
Ian McKerchar said
Mon Aug 17 8:34 PM, 2020
Morning to early afternoon moors sightings courtesy of Andy Makin:
89 Wheatear
6 Spotted Flycatcher, 2 Redstart and 3 Tree Pipit off Georges Lane
60 Willow Warbler
3 Chiffchaff
1 Grasshopper Warbler off Georges Lane
gary lilley said
Mon Aug 17 5:25 PM, 2020
Hobby and spotted flycatcher along gorges lane this morning .
Ian McKerchar said
Mon Aug 17 2:29 PM, 2020
Early to late morning today:
Female/immature Redstart at Higher Meadows
Female/immature Pied Flycatcher at Burnt Edge/Walker Fold; flew over me from Sugar Loaf Plantation and dropped into a tree before moving off closer to Walker Fold and never seen again!
2 very active Spotted Flycatcher along the western edge of Walker Fold Wood along the track to Burnt Edge
3+ Tree Pipit, with one over Higher Meadows and two in the field just south of Newfields Plantation by Walker Fold
Nice to see you again Steve. Pity the bird was skulking whilst I was there but still great to see. Probably only the third ever for me.
A Turtle Dove flew straight through SE at speed over Scout Road at 07:25 this morning but did not stop.
Info thanks to Andy Makin
My first sighting of a Wryneck in England. My last sighting (a few years ago) was on Ramsey Island (off Wales Pembrokeshire coast) after a tip off from the resident RSPB warden Greg on the island.
Turned up at 1pm & after an hour with 20 odd other birders & still no sighting, I decided to walk 100 yds further down Georges Lane towards the pike scanning the conifers & out of sheer luck of being in the right place at the right time it flew out of some long grass & perched 6 feet up in a conifer only 8yds away. I immediately alerted the other very grateful birders 100 yds away who along with myself enjoyed a good 10 minute viewing slot.
I parked at Wilderswood & walked up but many cars were parked much closer & even double parked right next to the conifer area in question - only the odd people with mobility issues can be forgiven!
I have been asked to request if birders could please not park right next to the Wryneck along Georges Lane, around the kennels/cafe or north of there. Parking is best around the Wilderswood area and then walk north up Georges Lane which is often very productive bird wise indeed.
Wryneck still showing this afternoon, in and around the conifers along the northern end of Georges Lane which is just over the border in Lancashire.
Images below by Peter Krischkiw
The Wryneck was still showing well on and off when I left a 12 noon today. Firstly in Lancs then into Gm (thank goodness)! Perching on posts and stone walling and also feeding on the ground. Having dipped on Tuesday it was a welcome relief to get to see it. I also hope that Tim Wilcox got back for it as we dipped together on Tuesday.
A superb bird For GM and huge thanks to the finder.
Wryneck still present along Georges Lane just north of the kennels/cafe by the county border
Info thanks to Ken Haydock
This morning's highlights, mainly visible migration watching from Scout Road early am:
8 Swift, 122 House Martin, 3 Sand Martin and 31 Swallow south
1 Tree pipit S
3 Grey Wagtail S
10 Twite S in one flock
Other birds included just 2 Wheatear, 7 Chiffchaff, 1 first year male Redstart
Info thanks to Andy Makin
Walker Fold, Burnt Edge, Mast Road, Georges Lane, Holdens 9.00 to 12.30
We didn't want to see the Wryneck anyway!!
Generally quiet, a few Wheatear pony field, Mast Rd, Sparrowhawk, Burnt Edge, Spotted Flycatcher and Willow Warbler, Sugar Loaf, Chiffchaff, Wilderspool, min 8 Kestrels, 1/2 C Buzzard, 2 Ravens and a min of 14 Stonechat seen during the morning.
-- Edited by Ian McKerchar on Wednesday 2nd of September 2020 03:01:51 PM
Wryneck still present at 10:30 this morning, still around Higher Meadows at the northern end of Georges Lane, around the kennels/cafe area.
Info thanks to Dave Sherrington
Just to echo some of what John Watson has said and to make my observations having seen some adverse comment from a Whatsapp chat.
I was at the Wryneck site on 1st September from about 4 to about 6.30pm. Good views of the bird in the wood West of the old kennels. There was a sizeable group of folk - some "photographers" some "birders" - all interested in seeing the Wryneck. Mostly social distancing was observed until the bird was sighted and then that broke down. No masks being worn but we were all outside. BUT people were friendly, assisting each other to see the bird, to tell each other where it was and to make sure us short ones at the back could get through to see the bird. I did not notice any disturbance of the bird. In fact, the bird seemed oblivious to us humans and on a number of occassions came within a few metres of the fence where we were standing. Even when motor-drives went off the bird did not seem bothered by that and continued feeding and skulking around in the grass in front of us. What did seem to cause the bird concern was a car with loud music going past and dogs.
A lovely bird and I hope John is able to get back and see it.
However, Redstart performing well in that garden, and several other passerines (Willow Warbler, Chiffchaff, etc)
Highlight, in the absence (for me) of the Wryneck was a raptor squabble up the slope - 4 or 5 Kestrels (same family?) trying to chill by sitting around together on the slope, and a male Sparrowhawk doing its very best to assert some dominance over all 4/5. Kestrels were not happy about it, but I think after 20+ minutes the Sparrowhawk gave up trying to intimidate
Perhaps as many as 10 Kestrels in the area
As an aside, I've heard some concern about "social distancing" at the site - I'm rather aware of these things, and I thought that everyone was fairly good at keeping some distance, and brief intrusions (birders, walkers, cyclists) were - well - brief. I didn't see anyone persistently getting too close to anyone in the ~3 hours I was there. Not a mask in sight, but it wasn't really necessary in the open environment. Far worse in supermarkets, frankly
I was slightly more concerned about a group who pitched up with chairs (etc) in the middle of the road & forced large 4x4 vehicles to somehow manoeuveur around them
Funny day
Nice chat with Phil Rhodes, mind
Thanks Simon it was a fantastic day and I was chuffed (and a bit shocked) when I stumbled across it. Glad I was able to share the news anyway. Cheers
Today’s additional bird totals from across the moors this morning:
1 female Merlin chasing pipits south
10 Siskin S
4 Tree Pipit low E
132 Swallow and 260 House Martin S, with an additional 300 Swallow still feeding around the Holden's Farm area and 200 around the Wildersmoor area
56 Swift S
4 Willow Warbler and 35 chiffchaff
2 Spotted Flycatcher
2 female/immature Redstart
5 Wheatear
Info thanks to Andy Makin
Juvenile Marsh Harrier flew low SE over Scout Road early this morning.
Info thanks to Andy Makin
Wryneck still present at Higher Meadows, showing by the fence and pond in the rear garden of the kennels/cafe along Georges Lane, also a Redstart and Spotted Flycatcher present there.
Info thanks to Andy Makin and Dave Sherrington
Wryneck still present at Higher Meadows at the very northern end of Georges Lane this morning, just north of the kennels/cafe building near the stream which goes under the road and is on the county boundary.
Info thanks to Ken Haydock
7 Tree Pipit - 2 Newfields, 3 Holden's Farm, 2 south of the tops as we walked back down
5 Redstart - 2 juvs in pony field by Scout Road quarry, 1 male Newfields, 2 Georges Lane into Lancs
5 Spotted Flycatcher - 1 Scout Road, 4 Goerges Lane/Higher Meadows
9 Whinchat - 2 Scout Road pony field, 2 Georges Lane, 2 Coal Pit Lane, 3 Mast Road barriers
38 Wheatear across the moors
275 Swift
200 House Martin
400 Swallow
1 Willow Warbler
2 Whitethroat
1 Hobby over Georges Lane
1 Crossbill Goerges Lane perched in Larch trees
1 Green Woodpecker Gorges Lane
20 Siskin south over Scout Road
Finally the Wryneck, what a great find by Peter Webb, amazingly in the same location as the previous record. You made alot of people happy today. Good to see so many familiar faces and GM birders. Photo's taken by Martin Loftus.
-- Edited by Simon Warford on Monday 31st of August 2020 08:40:17 PM
Wryneck shot from today
By bicycle, it only took me an hour and 20 mins, and apparently, I had just missed the wryneck showing by 10 mins.
But, I didn't have to wait long and I was stunned with how well it did show.
I'm so glad I went as its the best view I've ever had of a wryneck, and I'm actually glad I timed it when I did as it was also nice to catch up on one or two individuals that I bumped into there too!
After 30 mins, it soon vanished again and thereafter, it was more mobile. So I suspect he may not stay much longer. But anyone who does go, its easy to get caught up in the excitement and forget about the covid19 virus. So please take care if you go.
Other noteworthy birds:
Buzzard
Pheasant
Sparrowhawk
Stonechat
Whinchat
Meadow pipit
All down hill on my return and only took me about an hour (I picked the most direct route).
Ta!
-- Edited by Richard Thew on Monday 31st of August 2020 09:25:41 PM
Wryneck still present at 5pm
-- Edited by Ian McKerchar on Monday 31st of August 2020 05:53:22 PM
Cheers Ian, its posted below that it flew towards Lancashire border so wondered if its been seen since.
Just seen the birdguides report, cheers Brian.
Wryneck was definitely showing well until at least 2.50 just past the Kennels/ coffee shop on George's lane. Very busy with cars and people, may be best to park further back along George's lane and walk up as most birders seemed to be doing.
Wryneck still present at 3:15 according to birdguides
Rob, the Wryneck's location is on my initial post this morning and there is a corresponding site guide on the Manchester Birding website.
Wasnt sure where the Wryneck was hence why I asked earlier. May get a chance to try soon, has the bird been refound? Last 3 sightings on here are virtually same time, 1.58 - 2pm before it flew towards Lancashire border.
Thanks for any info
Wryneck showing down to about 10m at 14.00.
Wryneck still present, info thanks to Ian campbell
-- Edited by Jon Bowen on Monday 31st of August 2020 02:37:07 PM
Wryneck still showing well at Higher Meadows at the north end of Georges Lane, just north of Wilderswood and south of the kennels.
Info thanks to Simon Warford
Also on the Moors this morning 1 Merlin on the way up to the mast, min 6 Kestrel in the area, 1 Peregrine and 4 C Buzzard nr the mast. 2 Wheatear on Mast Road. Not counted but Meadow Pipits about in decent numbers. Only 3 Willow Warbler seen/heard. 4 Stonechat nr Holdens with a Song Thrush in same area.
Bob & Joyce C
This morning's moors highlights:
2 Whinchat off Georges Lane at Higher Meadows, just past the kennels
11 Wheatear
1 Crossbill S
350+ Swallow hanging around Holdens Farm and Burnt Edge, with a further 282 south and also 90 House Martin and 203 Swift S/SE
3 Red Grouse on the moor by Holdens Plantation
Info thanks to Andy Makin
This mornings totals:
2 male type Redstarts, 1 Tree Pipit, a Grasshopper Warbler, 7 Willow Warbler, 3 Chiffchaff, a single Whitethroat, 8 Robin, 3 Wren and 25 Wheatear all on the very top of Winter Hill around the mast buildings and cable compounds.
A further 6 Wheatear were on moors.
1350 Swift moved through SE between 10:50-1:15 along with 380 House Martin and 475 Swallow
A single imm/female type Marsh Harrier also flew through SE
Info thanks to Andy Makin
On the moors this morning, 0830-1015:
2 Tree Pipit south over Scout Road, also 2 Wheatear here and 190 Swallow and 100 House Martin south
11 Wheatear at Heather Hall and a further 7 in the pony fields off Mast Road
This evening, 2 Wheatear and 2 Whinchat were at Holdens Farm
Info thanks to Andy Makin and Dan Brown
Highlights from yesterday:
2 Golden Plover over separately
4 Buzzard S
2 Swift S
67 Wheatear
8 Tree Pipit
1 Whinchat on Burnt Edge
3 Spotted flycatcher, with in 2 sugar Loaf plantation and 1 at Walker Fold
Late news for Saturday 22nd when a female/immure Marsh Harrier flew N/NE over Scout Road at 06:50
Info thanks to Andy Makin
Yesterday morning:
Tree Pipit with two at Holdens, two Burnt Edge and one flew easr
16 Wheatear 16
1 Curlew S
2 Crossbill S
1 Siskin S
Info thanks to Andy Makin
This morning’s moors totals:
1 Curlew S
Juvenile Cuckoo by the stables near Heather Hall
74 Wheatears around the moors
Single Whinchat at Fleet Moor
Info thanks to Andy Makin
This morning's moors totals:
5 Spotted Flycatcher showing along Walker Fold upper plantation adjoining Burnt Edge
A rush of hirundines through SE just before drizzle saw 149 Swallow, 3 Swift, 15 House Martin and also a Hobby
19 Wheatear along Mast Road
A single Yellow Wagtail in the pony fields off Mast Road
2 Chiffchaff
7 Willow Warbler
1 Siskin over south
Info and image thanks to Andy Makin
This afternoon's moors sightings:
4 Whinchat, with two along Mast Road on the wall past the barriers and on 2 Fleet Moor
60 Wheatear
1 second calendar year Mediterranean Gull with 50 Black-headed Gulls on Fleet Moor
Info thanks to Andy Makin
Morning to early afternoon moors sightings courtesy of Andy Makin:
89 Wheatear
6 Spotted Flycatcher, 2 Redstart and 3 Tree Pipit off Georges Lane
60 Willow Warbler
3 Chiffchaff
1 Grasshopper Warbler off Georges Lane
Hobby and spotted flycatcher along gorges lane this morning .
Early to late morning today:
Female/immature Redstart at Higher Meadows
Female/immature Pied Flycatcher at Burnt Edge/Walker Fold; flew over me from Sugar Loaf Plantation and dropped into a tree before moving off closer to Walker Fold and never seen again!
2 very active Spotted Flycatcher along the western edge of Walker Fold Wood along the track to Burnt Edge
3+ Tree Pipit, with one over Higher Meadows and two in the field just south of Newfields Plantation by Walker Fold
3 Wheatear along Edge Lane
45 Willow Warbler in Burnt Edge/Walker Fold
110 Goldfinch along Matchmoor Lane
1 Grasshopper Warbler reeling in Burnt Edge
Late news for yesterday morning:
10 Whinchat, with 1 Holdens farm, 9 along Mast Road
54 Wheatear with 32 along Mast Road alone
Info thanks to Andy Makin