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 !!
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...
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