Theres litterally loads of threads covering different areas, sites, and discussion topics. Anything you need to know about birding just ask... therell always be someone on here willing to help you or put you in the right direction. Cheers Rob
Hi Rob.....thanks for the welcome. Yes there certainly seems to be a lot of really useful threads and discussion topics, really interesting and a great resource for less experienced birders like myself. Its also nice to know that if you (I) can't solve a problem yourself there is someone willing to help who is more experienced on the forum.
I had a few hours out this morning at 7am just as it was getting light and before the rain set in for the day.......very enjoyable with lots of common woodland finches and song birds seen.
ATB
Gary
Gary Smith said
Sun Mar 3 12:43 PM, 2019
John Watson wrote:
Hi Gary, welcome I'm in Culcheth, a smidgen outside GM, but no-one seems to mind
Best sites for you in GM (opinions will vary !!) are Pennington Flash & Chat Moss - both have attracted serious rarities
Outside GM, you're surely aware of the Hale area (see http://www.thefriendsofpickeringspasture.org.uk/recent-wildlife-sightings/february-2015#comments)
Also (across the new toll bridge), Frodsham marsh (https://frodshammarshbirdblog.wordpress.com/) & a little further to Burton Mere Wetland "BMW", Parkgate viewing point & the rest of the Dee estuary (http://www.deeestuary.co.uk/lsight.htm)
That's for starters
Hi John......thanks for the welcome. That's really helpful thankyou very much.....Ill have to give them a try.
Rob Creek said
Sun Mar 3 10:01 AM, 2019
Hi Gary, welcome to the forum.
Theres litterally loads of threads covering different areas, sites, and discussion topics. Anything you need to know about birding just ask... therell always be someone on here willing to help you or put you in the right direction. Cheers Rob
John Watson said
Sun Mar 3 9:12 AM, 2019
Hi Gary, welcome I'm in Culcheth, a smidgen outside GM, but no-one seems to mind
Best sites for you in GM (opinions will vary !!) are Pennington Flash & Chat Moss - both have attracted serious rarities
Outside GM, you're surely aware of the Hale area (see http://www.thefriendsofpickeringspasture.org.uk/recent-wildlife-sightings/february-2015#comments)
Also (across the new toll bridge), Frodsham marsh (https://frodshammarshbirdblog.wordpress.com/) & a little further to Burton Mere Wetland "BMW", Parkgate viewing point & the rest of the Dee estuary (http://www.deeestuary.co.uk/lsight.htm)
That's for starters
Gary Smith said
Sun Mar 3 12:02 AM, 2019
John Rayner wrote:
Welcome Gary. Where abouts in the county do you live?
Also, in case you haven't found it, there is a wealth of information on the Website Homepage. Click top left on 'Back to the Manchester Birding Website Homepage'. Then click again top left, on the 3 parallel line menu icon. Here you can find articles, trip reports, site guides etc.
Cheers John
Hi John......thanks for the welcome, much appreciated. I'm in the Conton / Widnes area. I'll take a look at the sections you suggested I'm sure they'll be useful, thanks very much
Gary
-- Edited by Gary Smith on Sunday 3rd of March 2019 12:14:33 AM
John Rayner said
Sat Mar 2 11:38 PM, 2019
Welcome Gary. Where abouts in the county do you live?
Also, in case you haven't found it, there is a wealth of information on the Website Homepage. Click top left on 'Back to the Manchester Birding Website Homepage'. Then click again top left, on the 3 parallel line menu icon. Here you can find articles, trip reports, site guides etc.
Cheers John
Gary Smith said
Sat Mar 2 10:06 PM, 2019
sid ashton wrote:
Welcome to the forum Gary - it's a good place to be
Many thanks Sid...
sid ashton said
Sat Mar 2 9:47 PM, 2019
Welcome to the forum Gary - it's a good place to be
Gary Smith said
Sat Mar 2 9:00 PM, 2019
Hi folks.....my name is Gary and I'm new to MBF....thanks Ian for allowing me onboard.
I'm certainly no expert but really enjoy all aspects of the countryside and wildlife, especially birds. Birds have always caught my imagination, their song and calls, their behaviours and appearance. Im forever stopping and staring up at trees when Im out and about.....
I'm hoping to gain more knowledge from others and get out a lot more watching birds locally now that I have more time to do so.
I enjoy walking so I usually incorporate a good walk with some bird watching when I can........hope to contribute when I can.....
Hi Rob.....thanks for the welcome. Yes there certainly seems to be a lot of really useful threads and discussion topics, really interesting and a great resource for less experienced birders like myself. Its also nice to know that if you (I) can't solve a problem yourself there is someone willing to help who is more experienced on the forum.
I had a few hours out this morning at 7am just as it was getting light and before the rain set in for the day.......very enjoyable with lots of common woodland finches and song birds seen.
ATB
Gary
Hi John......thanks for the welcome. That's really helpful thankyou very much.....Ill have to give them a try.
welcome to the forum.
Theres litterally loads of threads covering different areas, sites, and discussion topics. Anything you need to know about birding just ask... therell always be someone on here willing to help you or put you in the right direction.
Cheers
Rob
I'm in Culcheth, a smidgen outside GM, but no-one seems to mind
Best sites for you in GM (opinions will vary !!) are Pennington Flash & Chat Moss - both have attracted serious rarities
Outside GM, you're surely aware of the Hale area (see http://www.thefriendsofpickeringspasture.org.uk/recent-wildlife-sightings/february-2015#comments)
Also (across the new toll bridge), Frodsham marsh (https://frodshammarshbirdblog.wordpress.com/) & a little further to Burton Mere Wetland "BMW", Parkgate viewing point & the rest of the Dee estuary (http://www.deeestuary.co.uk/lsight.htm)
That's for starters
Hi John......thanks for the welcome, much appreciated. I'm in the Conton / Widnes area. I'll take a look at the sections you suggested I'm sure they'll be useful, thanks very much
Gary
-- Edited by Gary Smith on Sunday 3rd of March 2019 12:14:33 AM
Also, in case you haven't found it, there is a wealth of information on the Website Homepage.
Click top left on 'Back to the Manchester Birding Website Homepage'. Then click again top left, on the 3 parallel line menu icon. Here you can find articles, trip reports, site guides etc.
Cheers John
Many thanks Sid...
Welcome to the forum Gary - it's a good place to be
Hi folks.....my name is Gary and I'm new to MBF....thanks Ian for allowing me onboard.
I'm certainly no expert but really enjoy all aspects of the countryside and wildlife, especially birds. Birds have always caught my imagination, their song and calls, their behaviours and appearance. Im forever stopping and staring up at trees when Im out and about.....
I'm hoping to gain more knowledge from others and get out a lot more watching birds locally now that I have more time to do so.
I enjoy walking so I usually incorporate a good walk with some bird watching when I can........hope to contribute when I can.....
Gary