6th March between 4.15-5.30 pm
Cown Edge:
5+ Crossbill, 20 Siskin, 2 Lesser Redpoll, 1 Raven, Curlew.
andrew chapman said
Tue Apr 16 7:58 AM, 2019
7.30 pm - 15.04.19 - At least 66 Curlew feeding in a boggy field next to the road to the Little Mill - a small, additional flock flew off to neighbouring fields so unable to count all of them.
Nice sight- probably a migrating party calling in to feed.
Andy
andrew chapman said
Sat Nov 4 8:35 PM, 2017
sat - 4/11/17
100+ noisy Pink feet skein - heading over Shiloh road towards Kinder at dusk
40+ Fieldfare flock
Raven 2
Snipe calling in fields near Little Mill inn - not seen
Andy
Julian Winstanley said
Sun Nov 20 7:29 PM, 2016
Nice walk up to lantern pike produced treecreeper, 3 kestrel, small flock of linnet, raven, 2 buzzard, bullfinches, blackbirds, thrushes, numerous redwing
andrew chapman said
Sat Oct 1 8:18 PM, 2016
1st Oct
10 Swallows and a Snipe overhead at 6pm near Shiloh road
Andy
andrew chapman said
Wed Aug 24 9:42 PM, 2016
3 Spotted Flycatcher feeding from telegraph wires in fields near the Little Mill pub - tues evening (23rd Aug).
Andy
Chris Harper said
Sun Jul 3 3:03 PM, 2016
Final BTO survey completed this morning in this lovely area from 5.20-9.45
At least 1 reeling Grasshopper Warbler, up to 7 Curlew (minimum 3), 3 Reed Bunting, 4 Skylark, 7 Meadow Pipit, Common Whitethroat, Common Buzzard, Kestrel, Grey Wagtail, Bullfinch, 3 Blackcap, 8 Willow Warbler, 4 Chiffchaff, 12 House Martin, many Swallow and Swift, 6 Linnet, 4 Stock Dove, 3 Great Spotted Woodpecker.
Chris Harper said
Mon May 30 2:54 PM, 2016
Completed first survey from 5.20-9.30 this morning. Highlights :
6+ Curlew, Green Woodpecker, 2 Lapwing( just outside tetrad), 6 Skylark, Treecreeper, 4 Linnet, 2 Meadow Pipit, Common Buzzard, 6 Blackcap, Bullfinch, 3 Chiffchaff, 2 Whitethroat, 12 Willow Warbler, 2 Red Legged Partridge, 2 Great Spotted Woodpecker, 17 Swallow, 4 House Martin, 5 Swift, 7 Lesser Black Backed Gull, Reed Bunting, Grey Wagtail.
Another walk around the area this morning. Highlights were Common Swift, 6 Curlew, 7 Lapwing, Common Whitethroat, 6 Skylark, 6 Wheatear and Common Buzzard.
Chris Harper said
Tue Apr 5 7:00 PM, 2016
Did a quick tour of an area I'm unfamiliar with today from 1.30-3.15 in preparation for my BTO upland wader survey.
8 Curlew around fields leading up from Little Mill pub, 4 Lapwing, 4 Meadow Pipit, 2 Kestrel and 2 Chiffchaff were the highlights. Looking forward to exploring the wider area in due course.
andrew chapman said
Thu Mar 31 11:24 AM, 2016
30th march
1 Swallow flew over towards Chisworth 19.00hrs
50+ Fieldfare feeding in muddy field near Childrens Inn.
4 Curlew near Shiloh road.
Andy
andrew chapman said
Sun Nov 2 9:17 PM, 2014
18 Fieldfare in fields near the Little Mill tonight... all puzzled why it was so warm maybe?
andrew chapman said
Sat Nov 30 9:02 PM, 2013
One male Sparrowhawk hunting low (at dusk) over a sedge grass field and dropping into the grass, ostensibly for Snipe. These birds were flushed but chased unsuccessfully. At least 25 birds were flushed and they all fled to neighbouring fields.
Andy
andrew chapman said
Sun Apr 21 6:12 AM, 2013
signs of spring - 1 male blackcap,6 willow warblers,1 chiffchaff.
residents included reed bunting,goldcrest,great spotted woodpecker,buzzard,kestrel and a tawny owl calling in the morning sun at 9.45am
winter visitors still around were a flock of 20+ fieldfare.
andy
andrew chapman said
Sun Mar 31 5:14 PM, 2013
17 curlew feeding in fields adjacent to shiloh/gunn road on saturday evening (30th march).
andy
andrew chapman said
Wed Jul 11 7:42 PM, 2012
sunday - 8th July Green woodpecker and a small party of redpolls in and around small conifer plantation above bridleway which connects aspenshaw and rowarth village.
philmoss said
Thu Jun 21 4:13 PM, 2012
Red Kite over Chisworth just amazing. Phil.
philmoss said
Fri Jun 8 6:28 AM, 2012
Pied flycatcher nesting in my neighbours garden in Charlesworth Phil
Geoff Walton said
Sun May 20 5:56 AM, 2012
Fri 19th am
On the hills behind the village
3 Red Grouse flying close in front of us
1 Curlew flying in front close
andrew chapman said
Mon Mar 19 5:54 PM, 2012
Golden plover flock comprised over 90 individuals on saturday (17th March). (in muddy field off bridleway leading to new mills golf club). There were at least 16 lapwing displaying in neighbouring fields. One curlew and a skylark amongst the golden plover.
andy
andrew chapman said
Mon Mar 12 4:49 AM, 2012
two weasels were near the moorfield arms fighting in grassy field,one of the fighting pair fled off down shiloh road heading towards bogguard road. curlew calling near rowarth and 9 meadow pipit flying over fields on shiloh road.
the flock of golden plover (50+) were still in the muddy field near bogguard road with the lapwing flock and a single curlew on saturday (10th march)
Phil Panton said
Wed Sep 7 6:44 AM, 2011
Watched a female Wheatear at very close quarters near the Moorfield Pub on Bank Holiday Monday, stunning little bird
andrew chapman said
Tue Sep 6 10:13 PM, 2011
Female Wheatear on bridleway to Mellor cross on sunday evening (4th September). Made the most of one of my favourite birds with the bins as it could be the last one i see until next march!
jason fisher said
Fri May 20 1:35 PM, 2011
Charles Coutts wrote:
Dipper next to Little Mill pub.
i wonder how many more dippers can be watched while you're having a pint and a good feed in a pub garden.
Rob Bell said
Fri May 20 12:06 PM, 2011
went for a walk yesterday evening over Coombes Edge in between Rowarth and Charlesworth.
7 Golden Plovers (in the field right behind Coombes Edge)
Also Lapwings, Skylarks, Meadow Pipits, Grey Wagtails
Rob
Charles Coutts said
Wed May 19 8:46 AM, 2010
Dipper next to Little Mill pub. 4 Pheasants in differant fields. Flying over Gunn Rd,Curlew,landing in field. 1 solitary Lapwing
Geoff Walton said
Tue Apr 14 4:26 PM, 2009
Lapwings in the Usual field on the left as you turn for the Little Mill Inn. Skylarks in this and the field opposite, plus Curlew flying over and landing. Probably flew over GM part of Mellor.
Geoff Walton said
Fri Apr 10 1:18 PM, 2009
Nice walk this morning. Loads of Lapwings, two Curlew on the ground, and 4 or so flying at various places over the hills and Lantern Pike
Meadow Pipits, Linnets,Chaffinch
Sun 7th March 10 am
Skylark flock (19+) landed in fields near Shiloh Road.
Curlews in couples calling and circling ...no flocks seen this weekend, however a 50+ flock landed in fields near the Little Mill last weekend.
Fieldfare and Redwing still around, loafing in trees near Rowarth village.
Andy
2+ Crossbill this morning. Also 2 Raven, 4 Stock Dove, Grey Heron, Common Buzzard
One of the shots of a Male Crossbill from this afternoon. Plantation nearest to Coombs Tor was the most productive for the Crossbill.
7.30 pm - 15.04.19 - At least 66 Curlew feeding in a boggy field next to the road to the Little Mill - a small, additional flock flew off to neighbouring fields so unable to count all of them.
Nice sight- probably a migrating party calling in to feed.
Andy
sat - 4/11/17
100+ noisy Pink feet skein - heading over Shiloh road towards Kinder at dusk
40+ Fieldfare flock
Raven 2
Snipe calling in fields near Little Mill inn - not seen
Andy
1st Oct
10 Swallows and a Snipe overhead at 6pm near Shiloh road
Andy
3 Spotted Flycatcher feeding from telegraph wires in fields near the Little Mill pub - tues evening (23rd Aug).
Andy
Final BTO survey completed this morning in this lovely area from 5.20-9.45
At least 1 reeling Grasshopper Warbler, up to 7 Curlew (minimum 3), 3 Reed Bunting, 4 Skylark, 7 Meadow Pipit, Common Whitethroat, Common Buzzard, Kestrel, Grey Wagtail, Bullfinch, 3 Blackcap, 8 Willow Warbler, 4 Chiffchaff, 12 House Martin, many Swallow and Swift, 6 Linnet, 4 Stock Dove, 3 Great Spotted Woodpecker.
Completed first survey from 5.20-9.30 this morning. Highlights :
6+ Curlew, Green Woodpecker, 2 Lapwing( just outside tetrad), 6 Skylark, Treecreeper, 4 Linnet, 2 Meadow Pipit, Common Buzzard, 6 Blackcap, Bullfinch, 3 Chiffchaff, 2 Whitethroat, 12 Willow Warbler, 2 Red Legged Partridge, 2 Great Spotted Woodpecker, 17 Swallow, 4 House Martin, 5 Swift, 7 Lesser Black Backed Gull, Reed Bunting, Grey Wagtail.
This mornings highlights from 9-12:
5 Curlew, Mandarin with young, Whitethroat, Blackcap, 3 Chiffchaff, 20+ Willow Warbler, Kestrel, Buzzard, 2 Stock Dove, Grey Wagtail, Reed Bunting, 6 Skylark, House Martin, 15 Swallow.
Another walk around the area this morning. Highlights were Common Swift, 6 Curlew, 7 Lapwing, Common Whitethroat, 6 Skylark, 6 Wheatear and Common Buzzard.
Did a quick tour of an area I'm unfamiliar with today from 1.30-3.15 in preparation for my BTO upland wader survey.
8 Curlew around fields leading up from Little Mill pub, 4 Lapwing, 4 Meadow Pipit, 2 Kestrel and 2 Chiffchaff were the highlights. Looking forward to exploring the wider area in due course.
30th march
1 Swallow flew over towards Chisworth 19.00hrs
50+ Fieldfare feeding in muddy field near Childrens Inn.
4 Curlew near Shiloh road.
Andy
18 Fieldfare in fields near the Little Mill tonight... all puzzled why it was so warm maybe?
One male Sparrowhawk hunting low (at dusk) over a sedge grass field and dropping into the grass, ostensibly for Snipe. These birds were flushed but chased unsuccessfully.
At least 25 birds were flushed and they all fled to neighbouring fields.
Andy
signs of spring - 1 male blackcap,6 willow warblers,1 chiffchaff.
residents included reed bunting,goldcrest,great spotted woodpecker,buzzard,kestrel and a tawny owl calling in the morning sun at 9.45am
winter visitors still around were a flock of 20+ fieldfare.
andy
17 curlew feeding in fields adjacent to shiloh/gunn road on saturday evening (30th march).
andy
sunday - 8th July
Green woodpecker and a small party of redpolls in and around small conifer plantation above bridleway which connects aspenshaw and rowarth village.
On the hills behind the village
3 Red Grouse flying close in front of us
1 Curlew flying in front close
Golden plover flock comprised over 90 individuals on saturday (17th March).
(in muddy field off bridleway leading to new mills golf club).
There were at least 16 lapwing displaying in neighbouring fields.
One curlew and a skylark amongst the golden plover.
andy
curlew calling near rowarth and 9 meadow pipit flying over fields on shiloh road.
the flock of golden plover (50+) were still in the muddy field near bogguard road with the lapwing flock and a single curlew on saturday (10th march)
Made the most of one of my favourite birds with the bins as it could be the last one i see until next march!
i wonder how many more dippers can be watched while you're having a pint and a good feed in a pub garden.
7 Golden Plovers (in the field right behind Coombes Edge)
Also Lapwings, Skylarks, Meadow Pipits, Grey Wagtails
Rob
4 Pheasants in differant fields.
Flying over Gunn Rd,Curlew,landing in field.
1 solitary Lapwing