Has anybody visited this reserve, which straddles the Belgium / Holland border? I've got a few days in Cadzand Bad, on the Dutch side of the reserve, coming up in early February & would love to know what my target species are likely to be?
24/3/2008 Late am
2 1st winter Iceland Gulls & 1st winter Glaucous Gull.
Still good numbers of large gulls, viewing difficult from perimeter, wellies essential.
just to let all manchester birders know that the ruddy duck cull
started in secrecy at pearsons this morning with approx 40 ducks on site
where was alan titchmarsh then
jimmy
Anybody know a good place in Manchester to get a scope fixed? I have two and seem to have damaged them both (through my own carelessness and not having good cases for them).
22 Waxwings present this afternoon amongst the tree tops along Bentcliffe way, behind Morrisons in Eccles town centre. The small berry trees that line the supermarkets rear car park were jealously protected by a pair of marauding Mistle Thrushes, that scattered the Waxwings whenever they came an...
I know many county birders have enjoyed excursions to Worlarby Carrs in Lincolnshire, mainly for its rather huge wintering raptor population (think over 20 Short-eared Owls at any one time in winter!). It seems this site is now seriously under thread and with it the loss of an extremely (nationally...
I have for sale the following DVDs, all in excellent condition. Prices as shown (P&P would be £1:20 extra if posted). The DVD Video Guide to British Birds. (Released by Birdguides. 5 Discs, 10hrs running time). £15 *SOLD* The Birds of Britain and Europe. (Released by Bird Images...
Manfrotto 393 Long Lens Head Monopod Bracket Works Great on Canon 500mm f4 lens, I had to drill out a screw on it sometime ago but it works 100% Specifically developed for use with very long lenses on Monopods. Key features: Friction base which enables the bracket to pan on Monopod, also can be used on a t...
During January the BTO are running a survey to find out more about our wintering Blackcaps in gardens. If you are lucky enough to see them in your gardens in the new year then it would be useful to add your observations to their database. More below - http://www.bto.org/volunteer-surveys/gbw/about...
We need an excellent all-round person, who wants to experience working in a large team, on one of the RSPB's newest nature reserves. This is a varied and challenging volunteer role experiencing environmental tourism and visitor services. You'll be helping with the planning, delivery, promotion...
Yesterday in the Garden I watched a Great Spotted Woodpecker preening in a very strange way. It struck me as adopting a Woodpecker Yoga position! The photo I took (link below) was admittedly very poor, however in it you could make out its feet either side of the head - it was hanging upside down from curv...
I'd be willing to post any item or meet up for the exchange. I live in Salford Quays if that helps. Get in touch if you'd like me to email images. Offers will be considered! Lowepro TLZ Pro AW - Very Good Condition - £20 Peli 1600 Case (inc. foam already cut, but replacement foam can be bought)[/...
Visiting my dad today, got the chance to watch the birds in his back garden for an hour. He has a range of feeders and puts out plenty of food (also feeds a Fox and has had Badgers in the past). 13 species in total, despite heavy rain: - Stock Dove (Dad reports a pair regularly visit) Collared Dove Woodpigeo...
Hello Not sure this is the right place to ask for bird ID if not let me know Links below to a 3 photos of a gull on pearsons flash about 1.30 today Im not very good on Gulls (or waders for that matter) Closest i can find according to collins bird guide is a 1st winter slender-billed gull but thats a rarity........
The great thing about birding is now I never get bored on those long journeys on the motorway. Every time I make a list of any birds of prey I see, and compare the results with my previous long journeys. Here is my list after crossing the whole of England from Manchester to the South-East: (It was raining q...
I was out birding along the Peak Forest Canal towpath between Hyde and Dukinfield this morning, when the canal towpath gave way. The ground literally opened up and attempted to swallow me! Fortunately I was able to get away, but I looked at the hole and it appeared as if the soil had eroded near the roots...
Hi - following Ian's message in a previous thread, and given that I implemented one of these last year around this time, I was wondering what your new year's resolutions are birding-wise and what do you hope to do/improve upon? (Apart from submitting records and buying the county report ) Pers...
My sincere thanks to everyone who uses the Manchester Birding website and this associated forum for you support and general enthusiasm during the previous (almost) twelve months. Few (if any) understand the true effort which goes into keeping this forum what it is; one of the very best in the UK (tho...
A decent little article on the Frodsham Marsh BirdBlog by Mr Rayner; http://frodshammarshbirdblog.wordpress.com/ scroll down to the post on the 12.12.12 I checked in my little note book from when I was a youngster and I have it noted as seen, although I cant honestly remember the occasion !!
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