A pleasant hour or so spent at Pole Bank Wood this afternoon.
Two Ring-necked Parakeet flew through the wood towards the buildings. A first sighting for me here. Three Mallard on the duck pond (two drake) Two Canada Geese Moorhen Five Chiffchaff singing between the formal gardens and the bridge Three Blackcap singing on the woodland edges At least four Nuthatch around the area Two pairs of Long-tailed Tit Bullfinch (heard only) Plus plenty of other birdsong
Just a shame that there seemed to be a lot of scrambler bikes near the canal judging from the noise near the bridge.
Karen Foulkes said
Sun Oct 25 7:53 PM, 2020
My first visit since January, on a pleasant afternoon. Quite busy
3 Moorhen (1 adult and 2 well grown juveniles) 3 Mallard (2 drakes) Song Thrush Nuthatch
Karen Foulkes said
Thu Jan 2 7:48 PM, 2020
Lunchtime visit
Three Nuthatch Great Spotted Woodpecker Jay Party of c18 Long-tailed Tit Goldcrest Pair of Mallard and a single Moorhen on the duck pond
Plus the usual expected common species
Karen Foulkes said
Mon Apr 22 6:18 PM, 2019
An early afternoon visit
3 Nuthatch 2-3 Blackcap singing 2-3 Chiffchaff singing Great Spotted Woodpecker drumming Pair of Moorhen on the duck pond 4 Mallard (3 drake) Sparrowhawk over Grey Heron over 4 Song Thrush
Chorus of several Blackbirds singing
Karen Foulkes said
Sun Jan 14 11:13 AM, 2018
A short visit yesterday.
3 Nuthatch 3 Goldcrest 8 Redwing Jay 2 Moorhen on the duck pond Great Spotted Woodpecker (heard only)
Karen Foulkes said
Sat Nov 4 6:53 PM, 2017
A visit late morning/early afternoon
Very quiet
Jay 2 Goldcrest, one bird hovering constantly, giving close-up views 2+ Nuthatch 2 drake Mallard on duck pond 1 Moorhen
Karen Foulkes said
Sun Oct 8 4:28 PM, 2017
Afternoon visit today
Buzzard over Jay 2 Nuthatch Great Spotted Woodpecker 2 Mallard 2 Moorhen Mixed Tit flock, 20+ birds mainly Long-tailed Tit and also 2 Goldcrest Song Thrush Sparrowhawk
-- Edited by Karen Foulkes on Sunday 8th of October 2017 04:29:38 PM
Karen Foulkes said
Sun Sep 24 5:34 PM, 2017
Late am/early pm
4 Moorhen Buzzard Goldcrest Jay - at least 3 birds around collecting acorns. Nuthatch plus usuals
Karen Foulkes said
Fri Aug 25 9:58 PM, 2017
Around the duck pond this afternoon
4 Moorhen (2 adults and 2 juveniles from the first brood). Apparently a second brood failed 2 Mallard 3 Nuthatch 2 Bullfinch 2 Mistle Thrush A mixed flock containing 30+ birds, mainly Long-tailed Tit 2 Swallows high above hung around for a few minutes then headed off east
-- Edited by Karen Foulkes on Friday 25th of August 2017 09:58:55 PM
Karen Foulkes said
Tue Sep 29 6:18 PM, 2015
Afternoon trip
18 Mallard on the duck pond, included 12 drake 5 Moorhen (2 ad and 3 younger birds) 2 House Martin flying over
Otherwise quiet
Karen Foulkes said
Sun Aug 30 6:36 PM, 2015
Adult Moorhen seen with brood of three. Second brood here I know of.
Nuthatch and Great Spotted Woodpecker heard only
-- Edited by Karen Foulkes on Sunday 30th of August 2015 06:38:48 PM
Karen Foulkes said
Sun Jun 7 4:46 PM, 2015
Moorhen with three small chicks on duckpond. First brood I know of this year at this site Grey Heron 2 Jay Bullfinch pair Nuthatch Chiffchaff and Blackcap still both in song 2 Great Spotted Woodpecker, one drumming Also family parties of Blue and Great Tits Coal Tit Buzzard flew over
-- Edited by Karen Foulkes on Sunday 7th of June 2015 04:46:46 PM
Karen Foulkes said
Sat Feb 21 6:06 PM, 2015
Late afternoon
Moorhen 7 Mallard 2 Goldcrest Jay Male Sparrowhawk landed in trees by duck pond
Plus other regular species
Karen Foulkes said
Sat Feb 14 2:15 PM, 2015
Fairly similar numbers to last weekend
2 Moorhen 7 Mallard (4 drakes) 8 Great Tit 4 Nuthatch (2 seen and another two calling some distance away) Bullfinch (heard only) A Buzzard flew out of the wood towards Werneth Low while I was waiting for the bus
Karen Foulkes said
Sun Feb 8 4:50 PM, 2015
Early afternoon visit
Minimum bird numbers as follows:
3 Nuthatch 5 Blue Tit 6 Great Tit A party of 7 Long-tailed Tit 1 Coal Tit 1 Goldcrest 3 Robin 2 Blackbird 2 Wren (singing) Female Sparrowhawk flew through the wood 1 Moorhen
-- Edited by Karen Foulkes on Sunday 8th of February 2015 04:51:24 PM
Karen Foulkes said
Sat Jan 31 6:08 PM, 2015
A visit this morning
Grey Heron 6 Mallard Moorhen Female Sparrowhawk being mobbed by two Jackdaw Great Spotted Woodpecker Bullfinch 2 Nuthatch Goldcrest Coal Tit Buzzard mewing out of sight
Karen Foulkes said
Sun Jan 11 1:38 PM, 2015
Morning visit
Grey Heron on island on duck pond 6 Mallard (4 drake) Moorhen 3 Nuthatch Party of 8 Long-tailed Tit Plus the usual common species
Karen Foulkes said
Sat Dec 27 10:29 PM, 2014
A couple of hours this afternoon
Duck Pond
4 Blackbird Drake Mallard Moorhen - seemed to take evasive action when it saw me by diving briefly. First time I've seen one do this.
Woodland
4 Great Tit A party of 10 Long-tailed Tit Blue Tit Coal Tit 3 Nuthatch 2 Robin 2 Jay 3 Blackbird 2 Goldcrest
Karen Foulkes said
Sun Sep 7 7:28 PM, 2014
A couple of hours this morning
2 Goldcrest Sparrowhawk 4+ Nuthatch 6 Moorhen (inc 4 juvs) 2 Buzzard Great Spotted Woodpecker Coal Tit 3 Jay
Lots of other common species around, particularly Robins, including two having a real battle
Karen Foulkes said
Wed Aug 20 10:16 PM, 2014
This morning
4 Robin Wren 2 Jay Great Spotted Woodpecker 3 Nuthatch Treecreeper Mixed Tit flock Long-tailed Tit, Great Tit and Blue Tit Pair of Moorhen with brood of 4 on duck pond
Karen Foulkes said
Sat Feb 22 12:58 PM, 2014
This morning
Great Spotted Woodpecker 3 Nuthatch 2 Treecreeper Stock Dove singing 2 Jay 5+ Robin Wren Party of 4 Long-tailed Tit 2 Coal Tit 3 Mallard and 1 Moorhen on the duck pond
Plus a nice new decoration on my coat!
Karen Foulkes said
Sun Feb 2 2:21 PM, 2014
A couple of hours this morning in pleasant conditions
3 Mallard on duck pond 3 Bullfinch 2 Nuthatch Great Spotted Woodpecker Goldcrest Jay 2 Common Buzzard Stock Dove Good numbers of Blue and Great Tit present
Karen Foulkes said
Sat Jan 18 2:01 PM, 2014
Late morning visit
Highlights:-
2 Stock Dove 2 Nuthatch 3+ Jay Treecreeper 1+ Bullfinch
Otherwise fairly quiet, although most other expected species present
Karen Foulkes said
Sun May 26 11:14 PM, 2013
Pair of Moorhen with 3 chicks on the duck pond 3 Blackcap singing 2 Chiffchaff Nuthatch Great Spotted Woodpecker Bullfinch Wrens and Robins singing in good numbers Song Thrush Stock Dove heard
Vicky Harper said
Sun Dec 30 11:04 PM, 2012
Sorry just seen this; not been on for a couple of days.
If you walk around the pond to the left there's a path covered in leaves. Follow the path and you'll see where I've set up a feeding station it's usually around this area. You'll here it calling usually early morning. It has been down to the feeder so it might be worth taking a supply of nuts/suet.
Bill Beckwith said
Thu Dec 27 11:58 PM, 2012
I would like to see the lesser spotted woodpeckers at this location.I looked two weeks ago and just saw a great spotted woodpecker.Whereabouts can they be seen?i.e near the ornamental pond or by the stream going downhill to the Tame?Which side?Is it possible to meet up?Best wishes Bill
Vicky Harper said
Tue Dec 18 7:43 PM, 2012
1 Lesser Spotted Woodpecker in the same area (I think I heard two calling again). I've managed to record the call on my phone today. It was there in the morning and early afternoon. 1 female Great Spotted Woodpecker calling for at least 30 minutes from the top of a poplar. 6 Nuthatch Numerous Goldcrest 3 Treecreeper 4 Bullfinch (2m and 2f) 20 Long-tailed tit on the feeders
-- Edited by Vicky Sumner on Tuesday 18th of December 2012 08:21:11 PM
Vicky Harper said
Tue Dec 18 12:26 AM, 2012
Only had half an hour before going shopping today.
Lesser Spotted heard in same area at 9:30. Another bird seemed to be calling close by and the male calling back. They weren't exactly the same call but the same pitch. Treecreeper Goldcrest Chaffinch Robin Wren Flock of Blue, Coal, Great tit
A lot of birds calling around the feeders but unfortunately I didn't have time to stay.
Vicky Harper said
Mon Dec 17 3:37 AM, 2012
A couple of hours there today.
30+ Goldcrest (I tried to look for firecrest amongst them without any luck) Lesser Spotted Woodpecker heard and then seen (Male. Wondering if it's possibly the same bird that has been spotted at Reddish Vale) Great Spotted Woodpecker (Male) 3 Treecreeper 4 Nuthatch Chaffinch 18 Long-Tailed Tit Coal Tit, Great Tit, Blue Tit 2 Moorhen 1 Buzzard 6 Redwing
2 Warbler sized birds at the top of a birch tree. Looked cream/white from below no significant markings from below. Short tail with feint barring. Long thin beak. Possibly lesser Redpoll but I'm not sure.
Vicky Harper said
Mon Dec 10 2:06 AM, 2012
I thought I'd check the area out yesterday as it's just down the road from me. There was lots of activity in the morning but very quiet in the afternoons.
I heard and then saw what I thought was a Lesser Spotted Woodpecker. Smaller than the Great Spotted Woodpecker it had white barring on it's back and it's black moustache didn't reach it's nape.
I returned again early today to the same place and heard it calling for an hour. I checked the app on my phone and it sounded identical. I couldn't locate it though! I'm going to try and have another look sometime this week .
Other birds seen today:
6 Redwing Jay Robin Chaffinch Buzzard Collared dove Woodpigeon 2 Moorhen on the grass around the pond which is full of algae! Blue tit, Great tit, Coal tit 12 Long-tailed tit 3 Treecreeper (closest view I've had of them approximately 2 feet away) 3 Goldcrest 2 Wren 2 Great Spotted woodpecker
The majority of birds didn't stay around for more than a few minutes before moving on.
Two Ring-necked Parakeet flew through the wood towards the buildings. A first sighting for me here.
Three Mallard on the duck pond (two drake)
Two Canada Geese
Moorhen
Five Chiffchaff singing between the formal gardens and the bridge
Three Blackcap singing on the woodland edges
At least four Nuthatch around the area
Two pairs of Long-tailed Tit
Bullfinch (heard only)
Plus plenty of other birdsong
Just a shame that there seemed to be a lot of scrambler bikes near the canal judging from the noise near the bridge.
3 Moorhen (1 adult and 2 well grown juveniles)
3 Mallard (2 drakes)
Song Thrush
Nuthatch
Three Nuthatch
Great Spotted Woodpecker
Jay
Party of c18 Long-tailed Tit
Goldcrest
Pair of Mallard and a single Moorhen on the duck pond
Plus the usual expected common species
3 Nuthatch
2-3 Blackcap singing
2-3 Chiffchaff singing
Great Spotted Woodpecker drumming
Pair of Moorhen on the duck pond
4 Mallard (3 drake)
Sparrowhawk over
Grey Heron over
4 Song Thrush
Chorus of several Blackbirds singing
3 Nuthatch
3 Goldcrest
8 Redwing
Jay
2 Moorhen on the duck pond
Great Spotted Woodpecker (heard only)
Very quiet
Jay
2 Goldcrest, one bird hovering constantly, giving close-up views
2+ Nuthatch
2 drake Mallard on duck pond
1 Moorhen
Buzzard over
Jay
2 Nuthatch
Great Spotted Woodpecker
2 Mallard
2 Moorhen
Mixed Tit flock, 20+ birds mainly Long-tailed Tit and also 2 Goldcrest
Song Thrush
Sparrowhawk
-- Edited by Karen Foulkes on Sunday 8th of October 2017 04:29:38 PM
4 Moorhen
Buzzard
Goldcrest
Jay - at least 3 birds around collecting acorns.
Nuthatch plus usuals
4 Moorhen (2 adults and 2 juveniles from the first brood). Apparently a second brood failed
2 Mallard
3 Nuthatch
2 Bullfinch
2 Mistle Thrush
A mixed flock containing 30+ birds, mainly Long-tailed Tit
2 Swallows high above hung around for a few minutes then headed off east
-- Edited by Karen Foulkes on Friday 25th of August 2017 09:58:55 PM
18 Mallard on the duck pond, included 12 drake
5 Moorhen (2 ad and 3 younger birds)
2 House Martin flying over
Otherwise quiet
Nuthatch and Great Spotted Woodpecker heard only
-- Edited by Karen Foulkes on Sunday 30th of August 2015 06:38:48 PM
Grey Heron
2 Jay
Bullfinch pair
Nuthatch
Chiffchaff and Blackcap still both in song
2 Great Spotted Woodpecker, one drumming
Also family parties of Blue and Great Tits
Coal Tit
Buzzard flew over
-- Edited by Karen Foulkes on Sunday 7th of June 2015 04:46:46 PM
Moorhen
7 Mallard
2 Goldcrest
Jay
Male Sparrowhawk landed in trees by duck pond
Plus other regular species
2 Moorhen
7 Mallard (4 drakes)
8 Great Tit
4 Nuthatch (2 seen and another two calling some distance away)
Bullfinch (heard only)
A Buzzard flew out of the wood towards Werneth Low while I was waiting for the bus
Minimum bird numbers as follows:
3 Nuthatch
5 Blue Tit
6 Great Tit
A party of 7 Long-tailed Tit
1 Coal Tit
1 Goldcrest
3 Robin
2 Blackbird
2 Wren (singing)
Female Sparrowhawk flew through the wood
1 Moorhen
-- Edited by Karen Foulkes on Sunday 8th of February 2015 04:51:24 PM
Grey Heron
6 Mallard
Moorhen
Female Sparrowhawk being mobbed by two Jackdaw
Great Spotted Woodpecker
Bullfinch
2 Nuthatch
Goldcrest
Coal Tit
Buzzard mewing out of sight
Grey Heron on island on duck pond
6 Mallard (4 drake)
Moorhen
3 Nuthatch
Party of 8 Long-tailed Tit
Plus the usual common species
Duck Pond
4 Blackbird
Drake Mallard
Moorhen - seemed to take evasive action when it saw me by diving briefly. First time I've seen one do this.
Woodland
4 Great Tit
A party of 10 Long-tailed Tit
Blue Tit
Coal Tit
3 Nuthatch
2 Robin
2 Jay
3 Blackbird
2 Goldcrest
2 Goldcrest
Sparrowhawk
4+ Nuthatch
6 Moorhen (inc 4 juvs)
2 Buzzard
Great Spotted Woodpecker
Coal Tit
3 Jay
Lots of other common species around, particularly Robins, including two having a real battle
4 Robin
Wren
2 Jay
Great Spotted Woodpecker
3 Nuthatch
Treecreeper
Mixed Tit flock Long-tailed Tit, Great Tit and Blue Tit
Pair of Moorhen with brood of 4 on duck pond
Great Spotted Woodpecker
3 Nuthatch
2 Treecreeper
Stock Dove singing
2 Jay
5+ Robin
Wren
Party of 4 Long-tailed Tit
2 Coal Tit
3 Mallard and 1 Moorhen on the duck pond
Plus a nice new decoration on my coat!
3 Mallard on duck pond
3 Bullfinch
2 Nuthatch
Great Spotted Woodpecker
Goldcrest
Jay
2 Common Buzzard
Stock Dove
Good numbers of Blue and Great Tit present
Highlights:-
2 Stock Dove
2 Nuthatch
3+ Jay
Treecreeper
1+ Bullfinch
Otherwise fairly quiet, although most other expected species present
3 Blackcap singing
2 Chiffchaff
Nuthatch
Great Spotted Woodpecker
Bullfinch
Wrens and Robins singing in good numbers
Song Thrush
Stock Dove heard
If you walk around the pond to the left there's a path covered in leaves. Follow the path and you'll see where I've set up a feeding station it's usually around this area. You'll here it calling usually early morning. It has been down to the feeder so it might be worth taking a supply of nuts/suet.
1 female Great Spotted Woodpecker calling for at least 30 minutes from the top of a poplar.
6 Nuthatch
Numerous Goldcrest
3 Treecreeper
4 Bullfinch (2m and 2f)
20 Long-tailed tit on the feeders
-- Edited by Vicky Sumner on Tuesday 18th of December 2012 08:21:11 PM
Lesser Spotted heard in same area at 9:30. Another bird seemed to be calling close by and the male calling back. They weren't exactly the same call but the same pitch.
Treecreeper
Goldcrest
Chaffinch
Robin
Wren
Flock of Blue, Coal, Great tit
A lot of birds calling around the feeders but unfortunately I didn't have time to stay.
30+ Goldcrest (I tried to look for firecrest amongst them without any luck)
Lesser Spotted Woodpecker heard and then seen (Male. Wondering if it's possibly the same bird that has been spotted at Reddish Vale)
Great Spotted Woodpecker (Male)
3 Treecreeper
4 Nuthatch
Chaffinch
18 Long-Tailed Tit
Coal Tit, Great Tit, Blue Tit
2 Moorhen
1 Buzzard
6 Redwing
2 Warbler sized birds at the top of a birch tree. Looked cream/white from below no significant markings from below. Short tail with feint barring. Long thin beak. Possibly lesser Redpoll but I'm not sure.
I heard and then saw what I thought was a Lesser Spotted Woodpecker. Smaller than the Great Spotted Woodpecker it had white barring on it's back and it's black moustache didn't reach it's nape.
I returned again early today to the same place and heard it calling for an hour. I checked the app on my phone and it sounded identical. I couldn't locate it though!
Other birds seen today:
6 Redwing
Jay
Robin
Chaffinch
Buzzard
Collared dove
Woodpigeon
2 Moorhen on the grass around the pond which is full of algae!
Blue tit, Great tit, Coal tit
12 Long-tailed tit
3 Treecreeper (closest view I've had of them approximately 2 feet away)
3 Goldcrest
2 Wren
2 Great Spotted woodpecker
The majority of birds didn't stay around for more than a few minutes before moving on.