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...
Hi people first post from me and it's not a good one It's been recommended elsewhere that I put this on here to see whether anyone can shed any light on what is described. I've notified all the authorities that need to be notified over it, so that's covered. But I fear that this may be happening e...
Hi Folks I desperately need a new pair of bins and I since I've put all my money into a lens, I only have about £300 to spend. I know the advice is to go and try a few pairs out at InFocus or somewhere similar, which I will be doing, but I'd like some starting suggestions (brands / models) to consider. I think I'...
I noticed a couple of duck corpses in the pool nearest to the railway at Horrocks Flash, maybe natural mortality, but I had a feeling they may have shot, one looked like a male Shoveler. On chatting to a few local dog walkers and nature lovers they told me there as been quite a problem with yobs with air gun...
Very surprised and delighted to see waves of Pied Wagtails flying to roost in some tress and hedges at Southampton Airport this afternoon - I'd never seen or heard a mass roost before - other than the distant one on the M6 Forton services. I estimate there were over 150 birds joining the roost in the shor...
This is quite simply, Fantastic, The funniest bird related video i have ever seen, it is actually impossible to watch this and not smile, the dancing seems to get better and better as the bird gets into it, this is a austrailian cockatoo Called frostie Dancing to Shake a Tail Feather by Ray Char...
Only 3 days left to respond, please do have your say. This has the potential to be one of the greatest conservation initiatives in decades but that potential will only be realised if it has public support. The National Trust is now carrying out its final public consultation on the contents of its visio...
I live in a reasonably well built up area of North Manchester. Having said that, I am lucky enough to have a large back garden, with three very tall mature trees; several bushes & smaller trees (including apple & pear) & a decent sized lawn. Perfect you would think for a reasonable range of...
Sunday morning, approx 10am to 12.45pm, visited Hulmes wood and Denton Woods (part of Reddish Vale which incidentally used to be teaming with bird life including alot of rarities). 5 Goldcrests, not all together, 2 Nuthatch, a Treecreeper, and 2 families of Long Tailed Tits, I counted 10 in the 1st t...
I have three titles for sale. All in excellent condition. Bearded Tit - by Rory McGrath - £3 - Now Reserved. Digital SLR Cameras & Photography for Dummies - £8 100 Ways to take better Nature and Wildlife Photographs - £7 Please send me a private message if you're interested. -- Edited by Nick Isherw...
Free to a good home - or make a donation to the running of the forum/your favorite birding charity if you like! Bushnell straight through 60mm scope 15-45x zoom. Needs a clean and the rubber coating is a little tacky but would be fine for a beginner/scout group/car boot scope. Can drop off within 10 mile...
Apologies if this is elsewhere on MB. But a mate of mine let me know about this. If you look on the Moore NR facebook page there are plans to build a road through the reserve and 4,000 homes. There's a bit of a debate about it
If anyone has any Birdwatch or Birdwatching magazines from 2009 onwards that they are thinking of throwing away, I'd be happy to come and collect them. I'm not really looking to pay any money for them, just to 'recycle' them for you. However, I may be willing to contribute to your social drinking fund f...
For sale (both used but in very good condition); Minox 22x WW eyepiece Boxed, with caps and bag £40 Minox 20-45 Zoom eyepiece Boxed, with caps and bag £75 Both fit Minox MD62 scopes and also Kowa 600 series Any try out welcome. pm me or email on nmhilton71@aol.com Nick
Jays are known for mimicking the cry of the buzzard, but I've noticed that it is not the only bird the Jay can mimic. I've already heard one do a (poor) imitation of a crow. However, today, as I went along the Wince brook natural reserve, I heard what sounded a lot like the 'Kevick' of a Tawny owl (at 12:30 in...
This afternoon 1430ish 2 Peregrins, put up the local pigeons that sit on the roof all day.
watched for about 5 mins before they headed of towards Northenden direction.
Also over the past week 1 x Buzzard high over head and Sparrowhawk also having fun with the locals...
The company who are at present defiling Chat Moss have applied to extend their licence to 2025 to continue to extract the peat, by which time their will be no peat left.I would urge everybody who visits this forum to put in an objection to their planning application.There are nowadays several viable a...
It's been recommended elsewhere that I put this on here to see whether anyone can shed any light on what is described. I've notified all the authorities that need to be notified over it, so that's covered. But I fear that this may be happening e... 
