First day at my new job at Old Links today. Highlights follow: Crossbill 3 all day feeding in pines by greenkeepers sheds Great Spotted Woodpecker 1 immature Whitethroat 2 singing males Blackcap 1 singing male Reed Bunting 1 singing male Skylark several singing Curlew 1 displaying nearby Lets see i...
Yes, Greater Manchester is looking for a new BTO Breeding Bird Survey Organiser. Please see the 'County Notice Board' on the Manchester Birding website for full details.
Are the lakes near to the hospital in greater manchester or southwest lancs there never seems to be any sightings in the lancashire bird report or the greater manchester bird report .
This is a "BIRD IMAGES video guide" for sale at £6.00 THE GULLS OF BRITAIN Narrated by Bill Oddie Filmed by Paul Doherty. "Gulls have always presented identification problems, not least because of their complex plumage sequences. The footage here has been specifically filmed to s...
For sale: Universal Digiscoping Adapter - (for connecting your compact camera to your scope !) Fits eyepieces 28 - 45mm in diameter Platform load - 2kg Height - 195mm Weight - 350g with instructions. Like new (never used in the field, I changed eyepieces shortly after I purchased it !!!) £20 (£15 if un...
The book "Where to watch Birds in Cumbria, Lancashire & Cheshire" by Johathan Guest and Malcolm Hutcheson Second Edition (softback) In good condition "This book is a wonderfully comprehensive guide to all the sites in Cumbria, Lancashire and Cheshire where it is possible to...
As discussed on the Hindley sightings thread there has been confusion on one of the national bird news services regarding Pennington Green and Pennington Flash. I think there have been previous instances involving Horrocks Flash, Wigan and Horrocks Hide at Pennington Flash. Aside from these the...
Not posted before but I do the WEBs and BTO surveys locally. There is an active Kingfisher nest but it is a sight that often gets disturbed by dog walkers but I have watched the male in and out of the nest hole three times in this past week. Also tawny owl chick calling in the evening in the Riversvale area. -...
Has everyone missed the excellent article.
I for one have an unlimited appetite for all literature regarding birds, as for the journals i must admit to subscribing to them all, afraid I might miss out on something.
have always thought that ALULA was not in english now I know different and have signe...
Just discovered this beautiful little area after being put onto it by a neighbour. Basically its bordered by the east lancs road to the north and Newton Road to the south with the western boundary being the railway line. The footpath on it follows a little babbling brook for most of its way by the side of...
Good condition. No lens. Includes 3 batteries, mains charger, 4 GB Sandisk Extreme III compact flash card & correct D300 Nikon strap, manual. LCD display has had hard plastic cover on from new so no scratches. Genuine UK import bought new from London Camera Exchange. Used as a 2nd body for the las...
...as I live within Greater Manchester but on the border with West Yorkshire.
A visit to Pugney's CP (Wakefield) on 15th December produced Cetti's warbler, Water rail, Kingfisher, lots of Reedbunting, Redpoll flying over much of the time...& numerous duck species (although the Ferrugino...
Looking to buy a mid-priced pair of bins - to date I have been learning birding using a very basic pair of Japanese glasses bought for me in 1975!! I think I have now decided to stay with the hobby and splash out some cash...... Looking at a website called bestbinocularreviews, I am attracted to the Hawke...
PRACTICA 25-75 x 90mm SPOTTING SCOPE and VELBON C600 FLUID VIDEO TRIPOD - £120 ONO Unwanted gift, both scope and tripod are unused and in manufacturers original packaging. UK mainland delivery could be arranged for £9 PRACTICA 25-75 x 90mm SPOTTING SCOPE This versatile nitrogen filled, fully wate...
We are having an Opticron In-store Day this Saturday 7th December. The Opticron Rep, Chris Galvin, will be available to answer questions & help and will bring several models not readily available in the shop. There will be free food & drink, including Yvonne's famous Cupcakes and a free to e...
Brand new, never used pair of Opticron Adventurer 8 x32 wp, waterproof roof prism binos. Ideal for starter pair, children or as spare pair in car etc. rrp £69.00, will except £45.00 ono 07539 839015. -- Edited by Ivan Ellison on Saturday 17th of August 2013 08:55:47 PM-- Edited by Ivan Ellison on Satur...
Someone stole a pair of Swarovski EL Swarovision EL 10x32 Binoculars (worth £1600) from one of the Viewpoint Optics who were exhibitors at a Wetland Centre in Lancashire yesterday. Unfortunately for them, they had our GoPro camera running and filmed this.... if you can name the guy in the light grey...
Sony DCR-SX30E SD Camcorder For Sale Good condition, spare long life battery, 60x optical zoom, ideal for birds. You are welcome to try it out. £50-- Edited by Ian McKerchar on Monday 25th of November 2013 06:03:22 PM
There's a goldfinch that frequents my feeders on a daily basis. It doesn't fly on, feed and fly off like the others but flies onto the feed, perches there for ages and nibbles. I've seen it stay for over an hour and only fly off when spooked. I'm sure it would stay all day if it could. Has anyone noticed this...
Nikon Scope For Sale. Older model green armour, 70mm with 20x eye piece, comes with stay on case. Good condition. You are welcome to come and try it out. £125 Manchester -- Edited by Ian McKerchar on Saturday 23rd of November 2013 10:57:22 AM
This year the BTO will be surveying breeding Woodcock. Members will receive details in the February BTO News. I have already been given a list of sites to survey. However, the last Woodcock survey was in 2003, just before I took over as BTO Rep and after my predecessor had resigned, so I have no record of...
What state is the heronry in Botany Bay Wood at Worlsey. Is it monitored and can anyone help me with the present population of breeding herons there. Eddie King
Rare Bird Alert reported a Bonaparte's Gull earlier noted in the southern part of Lymm as roosting at Rostherne Mere last night. This is tantalisingly close to the R. Bollin (the Greater Manchester boundary hereabouts), barely a mile away to the NE of the mere. I don't know if there are any suitable ro...
Nikon D300 (Body) Semi Pro Camera, with spare battery and shutter release cable. Boxed in mint condition. Ideal body for bigger lenses. £425 Manchester -- Edited by Ian McKerchar on Wednesday 13th of November 2013 11:48:20 PM
Accepting that all of the smaller common birds (tits, finches, etc) need to eat very regularly through the autumn & winter months to survive, is there any particular common garden bird's feeding habit that can be taken as a sign of a bad winter ahead?
