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 !!
With regard to my recent post on Buzzard behaviour at Moore, I'd love to know what prey item these birds seem so keen to exploit in areas of carr. There were lots of Blackbirds rooting through the leaf litter, as they always do, with Redwings alongside them in Birchwood. Birchwood is a lot drier though t...
Although there were no Waxwings early pm, a rather greyish Chiffchaff unfortunately didn't call or stick around to be studied. Also 10 Redwings and a partial albinistic Blackbird.
All information supplied by a third party: The council held an open day on Sat 1st Dec to inform people about their plans for the park and the imminent felling of 260 trees. The work will start by 10th Dec. A group of concerned residents are objecting to the plans and have set up a website, http://saveale...
Hi, I'm looking at doing a walk around Carrington as I work close by but I'm stumped where to start. I can see from the guides to park down Isherwood Rd (the far end I presume) and I want to to a circular, coming back on the path that runs alongside the Shell Pond, can I begin my walk by carrying on down Isherwo...
Forgive the imposition on the website but I would like to gain as much support as possible to oppose the Airport (council and government's) plans to concrete Sunbank Lane. Manchester Airport is cynically taking advantage of our current economic decline and the enterprise zone tag in destroying mo...
My old telescope is becoming a liability rather than an asset and I have been considering getting a new one. The problem is, on a low pension my options are very limited. However I saw that Amazon are doing a range of Celestron scopes at what looks like quite good prices. The Celestron Ultima 100mm Strai...
In September I had 2 weeks in Japan. It was not designed as a birding trip, but I still managed to get out on a couple of very productive and enjoyable birding sessions, and I think some aspects of these are worth sharing. Tokyo Amidst the many miles of ugly concrete, the Japan Wild Bird Society ha...
Hello all, It has been a long while since I last wrote to the group, despite being home in Manchester several times, I have not had time to do any birding on the Moss. On my last visit, a week ago, I was taking a breath of fresh air in my son's garden at about 21:00 hrs. My son's house is virtually on the edge of t...
Im new to the site and not a spotter just wanted to share the info of the sighting i had today and some info on who why and what and mabey food for them ....we have randomly saw this parrot(we think) 3 times over the last 3 weeks and would like some info and advice for food in a back garden in abbey hey we dont liv...
Hi....Skua stay on case for Leica 77 angled or straight scope. no rips used but in good condition, both end caps snug fit etc . £60 plus £5 P+P. Drop me a line if your interested....pick up if prefared...near Blackburn ! Thanks Andrew ! -- Edited by Andrew Bates on Friday 14th of December 2012 10:03:20 PM...
The GM Local Record Centre has just launched a Greater Manchester Mole survey. Moles are rarely seen, but the evidence of their presence, in the form of fresh molehills are easily spotted, even from a moving car! With your help we can build up a picture of where moles are currently found in GM and where n...
This is a site south side of Robinhoods Bay. Difficult trek down to the sea 600 feet down very precarious and strong winds. Check tides if visiting and take precautions of togs etc. Birds Oystercatchers, Turnstones, Skylarks, Knott, Sanderlings, lesser black backed Gulls in limited numbers and th...
Flock of waxwings at the entrance to Wrexham Industrial Estate. Junction of Abenbury Way and Bryn Lane. Solitary Mistle Thrush holding it's all against them.
For Sale Canon EF 500mm f/4.0 IS USM Lens Hi, I'm selling my much sort after Canon 500mm IS USM F4 lens, It is in good condition, This lens has had incredible reviews, and is very sharp, It has done me well over the years, I am only selling due to ill health, it comes with carrying case, waterproof cover, cam...
In September this year a well known Manchester Birder, Frank Obertelli died.. A friend of mine put me in touch with his daughter Dianne who is trying to sell Franks excellent collection of birding eqpt including books and Optics..The prices given are obtained from two separate sources.. All items a...
A question regarding the Smew at Worthington Lakes ! As this bird as been either pinioned or wing clipped on both wings could or will the feathers grow back to enable this bird to fly again. Hoping so as it seems a shame to do this to a bird then release it on a lake to look after itself it instead of keeping it...
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