This morning 2 Sparrowhawks 4 Chiffchaff 6 Greenfinch 2 Oystercatchers over
Jimmy
Paul Risley said
Sun Feb 19 5:00 AM, 2012
A couple of trips around the Wutchy over the last two evenings, finally got to see a pair of Grey Partridge this evening Woodcock again yesterday and Tawny Owl calling the main highlights. The Corvid roost is impressive and an enjoyable spectacle, not quite as good as Starlings though for flight formation.
Chris and Jo Bradshaw said
Fri Feb 17 8:43 PM, 2012
I spent my early years nearly every day birdwatching on the Wutchy. When i was a lad C1973 it was still smoking! The hill is made up of the coke from the iron foundry nearby if I remember rightly. I used to spend many an hour flirting along the tops on my Raleigh Chopper.We used to call the rabbit rocks "coin - rock hill" sometimes too....happy days Chris.
Rob Thorpe said
Thu Feb 16 6:52 AM, 2012
Thanks Paul, I know the one you mean, never knew what it was called.
Cheers. Rob
Paul Risley said
Thu Feb 16 6:47 AM, 2012
Hi Rob, The Wutchy is the large tree covered Ruck which is visible from any decent vantage point in Wigan, near to Woodshaw Flash. in recent years the woodland trust has bought up some of the fields nearby and planted trees, Its probably a good birding area but seems to attract more than its fair share of scrotes making the nearby Haigh CP a more attractive alternative. "The Rockies" I believe is the smaller Ruck also referred to as the Rabbit Rocks that stands next to the Canal next to the Whelley loop line. hope this helps. regards Paul
Rob Thorpe said
Thu Feb 16 5:34 AM, 2012
Out of interest, which is Wutchy Ruck? Is it the one next to the canal near top-lock (known to some as "the Rockies"), or is it somewhere else?
Paul Risley said
Thu Feb 16 4:23 AM, 2012
evening walk along canal finally produced Grey Partridge calling from opposite side also 4 Grey Wagtails opposite Kirkless Hall pub
Paul Risley said
Sun Feb 12 6:16 AM, 2012
1,100 Corvids going in to roost tonight on the Wutchy, single Woodcock and Tawny Owl calling again aswell
Paul Risley said
Thu Feb 9 7:21 AM, 2012
Another mooch around the Wutchy again this evening, no signs of intended target species of Little Owl and Grey Partridge but an interesting walk regardless. 5 Pheasants roosting in a large bush, then came across a Corvid Roost, hundreds passing low overhead continously, flock after flock for at least 5 mins, not a clue of the numbers in total. Jackdaws and Rooks, A single Woodcock and Tawny Owl calling again also
Paul Risley said
Wed Feb 8 2:38 AM, 2012
Tawny Owl calling early evening from Wutchy Ruck
Jimmy Meadows said
Sun Mar 29 9:15 PM, 2009
Walk round New Springs
Pr Kestrels back on Breeding Territory
Pr of Grey Wagtails Displaying
6 + Yellowhammers
1 Singing Linnet
2 Bullfinch
1 Grey Partidge
3 Buzzards
15 Carrion Crows
3 Chiff Chaff
Cheers Jimmy
Late visit for BBS
Highlights
pr Mute Swan 7 cygnets at New Springs Bridge
Tufted Duck with 1 young on canal
2 Willow Tit territory's on my square
Garden Warbler singing near Shedfield Bridge.
Jimmy
2 Sparrowhawks
4 Chiffchaff
6 Greenfinch
2 Oystercatchers over
Jimmy
Chris.
Cheers. Rob
A single Woodcock and Tawny Owl calling again also