Adult summer Mediterranean Gull flying over Summerseat garden centre was a surprise when visiting the newly opened cafe for afternoon tea!
Roger Halsey said
Sun May 10 11:05 AM, 2020
Best from the morning fitness walk along the Irwell valley:
1 Goosander.
1 Tawny Owl showed well when the local Blackbirds drew my attention to it!
1 Great Spotted Woodpecker.
1 Dipper.
The warblers are getting harder to find now as they have largely stopped singing ( or is it the weather?) with only a single Chiffchaff and Blackcap noted.
Ian Boote said
Sun Apr 19 3:53 PM, 2020
Bradlesholme-Burrs-Summerseat
Kingfisher Greywagtail at Burrs
Willow Warbler, Chiffchaff and Blackcap Nuthatch along the river
Grey Wagtail, Dipper, Heron, Chiffchaff and Blackcap, Great Spotted Woodpecker Burrs
More Blackcap, another Dipper, Meadow Pipit, Nuthatch, Rook through Summerseat.
Ian Boote said
Wed Apr 1 10:56 PM, 2020
from Brandleshulme to Summerseat and back
Singing Curlew, Lapwing, Chiffchaff Heron and two Buzzards on the way down, two Jays, Rooks, and Nuthatch on the way back.
Roger Halsey said
Fri Feb 7 11:13 AM, 2020
2 pairs of Dipper on the River Irwell between Summerseat and Ramsbottom this morning. Also 1 Grey Wagtail, 1 Great Spotted Woodpecker drumming and 1 Goldcrest.
Roger Halsey said
Sun Nov 3 4:50 PM, 2019
Kingfisher on the River Irwell this afternoon.
Roger Halsey said
Mon Sep 30 1:58 PM, 2019
2 Goosander and 2 Grey Wagtail on the River Irwell this morning.
Roger Halsey said
Tue Jul 31 10:47 PM, 2018
Dippers seem to have bred successfully on the River Irwell this year. What appeared to be a family party with at least 2 Juveniles noted on the river this morning. Also a single Buzzard over.
Simon Ladds said
Tue Feb 7 3:01 PM, 2017
Male and female Dipper - amazing views of displaying male on the Irwell - seen from the bridge to "The Island" - wonderful. No binoculars needed.
rob archer said
Sat Apr 25 7:17 PM, 2015
Garden Warbler today at the Northern end of Banks Farm Lodge on The Irwell Valley footpath..
Rob Creek said
Fri Aug 16 10:43 PM, 2013
Hobby just been chasing Swallows just beyond Summerseat Garden Centre
rob archer said
Mon Mar 25 11:35 PM, 2013
Evening walk in the Summerseat area 24/03/13.. 2 Pink-footed Geese in with the Canada Geese at Banks Farm Lodge plus 2 Oystercatcher and a single Redshank.. . A Grey Heron, presumably from the local Heronry, got caught in the gusting winds flying over Wood Lane Road taking it straight into an overhead Electricity Pylon killing it instantly.. 2 Kestrel along the Irwell. Rob Archer
Ian McKerchar said
Wed Mar 28 4:19 AM, 2012
Originally posted by Kath Dawson today:
Pair of Buzzards floating on thermals over Summerseat GardenCentre this afternoon. 2nd time seen them there in 2 weeks. Also a pair sat on fence at side of Junc 1 of M66 last week.
Ian Boote said
Sat Apr 23 8:02 PM, 2011
Walk down to Summerseat from Bradleshulme
Skylark, curlew, goldcrest, chiff chaff, black caps. willowwarblers, pheasant
Judith Smith said
Wed May 12 8:59 PM, 2010
4 Dippers on the Irwell at Summerseat included an adult and 2 newly-fledged juveniles
Mark Whalley said
Mon May 19 10:14 AM, 2008
Adult Dipper feeding in river by the railway bridge stantions Sunday afternoon at 3-15..A first for me. V.Pleased to see it.
Judith Smith said
Tue May 13 10:02 PM, 2008
Dipper feeding 2 newly-fledged chicks upstream of the Waterside Pub (closed) bridge, this afternoon.
Decided on a low level walk this morning given the murk on the moor, with the highlights being:
1 Goosander.
A lone Redwing.
Treecreeper, Goldcrest and 4 Nuthatch.
1 Dipper.
Separate flocks of 7 Lesser Redpoll, 50+ Siskin and 2 Bullfinch.
Highlights from a morning circuit:
1 Goosander.
1 Swift.
2 Buzzard.
30 Lesser Black - backed Gull moving NW.
2 Stock Dove.
4 Dipper.
Blackcap and Chiffchaff still singing.
Highlights from an afternoon circuit after the rain had cleared:
1 Buzzard and 1 Sparrowhawk (thanks to the local Starlings for the alarm calls)
At least 10 Swift, my first local birds, and 3 Swallow.
Willow Warbler, Chiffchaff and Blackcap.
Dipper feeding the first fledged young of the year.
You actually saw the mink take the wagtail ! Amazing !
Fred Ford .
I went to Summerseat hoping to photograph dippers, kingfisher and grey wagtail.
In reverse order
1. The first grey wagtail I saw was immediately predated by a mink! I later saw at least two juveniles.
2. One kingfisher seen below me from a 12ft bank looking resplendent in dappled light. Sadly the bird saw me as well and took off.
3. I did not see any dippers nor did I hear any.
4. 3 goosander.
5. 1 grey heron.
Adult summer Mediterranean Gull flying over Summerseat garden centre was a surprise when visiting the newly opened cafe for afternoon tea!
Best from the morning fitness walk along the Irwell valley:
1 Goosander.
1 Tawny Owl showed well when the local Blackbirds drew my attention to it!
1 Great Spotted Woodpecker.
1 Dipper.
The warblers are getting harder to find now as they have largely stopped singing ( or is it the weather?) with only a single Chiffchaff and Blackcap noted.
Bradlesholme-Burrs-Summerseat
Kingfisher Greywagtail at Burrs
Willow Warbler, Chiffchaff and Blackcap Nuthatch along the river
4 Heron Buzzard Goldcrest
5 singing Willow Warbler, 2 Chiffchaff, 2 Jay, Buzzard, Blackcap, 2 Nuthatch, Grey Wagtail, several Rooks
Bradlesholme-Burrs-Summerseat
Grey Wagtail, Dipper, Heron, Chiffchaff and Blackcap, Great Spotted Woodpecker Burrs
More Blackcap, another Dipper, Meadow Pipit, Nuthatch, Rook through Summerseat.
from Brandleshulme to Summerseat and back
Singing Curlew, Lapwing, Chiffchaff Heron and two Buzzards on the way down, two Jays, Rooks, and Nuthatch on the way back.
2 pairs of Dipper on the River Irwell between Summerseat and Ramsbottom this morning. Also 1 Grey Wagtail, 1 Great Spotted Woodpecker drumming and 1 Goldcrest.
Kingfisher on the River Irwell this afternoon.
2 Goosander and 2 Grey Wagtail on the River Irwell this morning.
Dippers seem to have bred successfully on the River Irwell this year. What appeared to be a family party with at least 2 Juveniles noted on the river this morning. Also a single Buzzard over.
Male and female Dipper - amazing views of displaying male on the Irwell - seen from the bridge to "The Island" - wonderful. No binoculars needed.
Rob Archer
Pair of Buzzards floating on thermals over Summerseat GardenCentre this afternoon. 2nd time seen them there in 2 weeks. Also a pair sat on fence at side of Junc 1 of M66 last week.
Skylark, curlew, goldcrest, chiff chaff, black caps. willowwarblers, pheasant