I've always been impressed by birds' abilities to learn quickly. When I was trapping moths in the mid 80's, I operated my light trap in the garden and after only a few nights of trapping I realised that not all the moths attracted actually end up INSIDE the trap, quite a few were on the outside when I got up...
Pristine, includes both lens and body caps, no case, no eyepiece. Looking for offers around £650. -- Edited by Ian McKerchar on Sunday 12th of August 2012 05:07:28 PM
Yellow Birdsnest only 12 spikes must be the damp 60-70 of this rare plant last year -- Edited by Ian McKerchar on Friday 10th of August 2012 11:18:29 PM
I recently found out that some of the former Greater Manchester landfill sites planted up with community woodlands have been sold to a company that specialise in "re-processing" (landfill mining). Many of our tips contain valuable material eg aluminium in higher concentrations than...
Has anyone got any tips for attracting crows to my garden? You may think this is a strange request as I am aware that crows can scare away other birds but I have recently had a lone crow visit my garden on a daily basis, several times a day, but now he seems to have vanished and I'd love to see him back again. Co...
Complete with original box, carry case, caps and filter, very good condition £250 -- Edited by Ian McKerchar on Saturday 4th of August 2012 09:32:56 PM
Nearly forgot to do this worthwhile survey, but took advantage of a sunny day in Offerton yesterday for my 15 minutes in the garden. Totals were: 3 Holly Blue 1 Great White Still have a few days to submit sightings if you have 15 mins
Liverbird Watching and Nature Discovery Cruises Wednesday 15th August, Saturday 8th September and 13th October 2012 We've had some good birds in the past, can you help us find some more or do you just fancy a day trip on a boat? All details on booking etc http://www.merseyferries.co.uk/detail/Liv...
I have a moth Trap in excellent condition,which works off mains supply,complete with rain cover,choke,approx 6m of lead,and 2 MV bulbs and one "black light" bulb.Perfect for anyone who is interested in moths and a bargain @£100 --Pete SOLD -- Edited by pete berry on Tuesday 31st of July 2...
I am now in possession of the all new 2010 Greater Manchester County Bird Report and frankly, it looks fantastic (well, I think so)! Thanks for all your patience whilst the new report team took the necessary time to produce this, its very first report which is entirely new in design, layout and p...
As part of the Heritage Lottery Fund supported 'From Grey to Green' project the Greater Manchester Local Record Centre and Friends of Low Hall LNR will be holding a Bioblitz at Low Hall LNR and SBI in Hindley, Wigan throughout the day on Saturday 28th July. The site consists of two main areas of open wat...
Little bit alarmed to see salford council or at least a contracter trimming back hedges around longwall school in ellenbrook today. with a lot of birds failing to breed so far this summer its just possible one or two may breed late. i know everything is over grown but one of those mechanical trimmers wo...
Plenty of Meadow Brown butterflies today 2 Small Tortoiseshell 1 Gatekeeper 1 Large Skipper 1 unidentifiable damselfly and all manner of flies wanting to eat me alive!
Hello my friend has lost his Africain Grey Parrot near the CO-OP on the height this afternoon, he was in the back garden where he has been many times before but something must have spooked him and he flew off in the direction of Age Croft. His name is ASBO and if anyone sees him please contact me on 07568064...
I took a friend of mine a local bird watcher to see my local patch this morning,in about two hours of near fruitless birding we were pleased to record a splendid Dark phase Arctic Skua.We picked the bird up flying into the strong North-East wind.This is my second record for this species the other record...
whilst on my way from work at 1.15pm had my first butterflies off the year at the ecology park.. 1 peacock 2 commas plus a 7 spot ladybird landed on my face whilst watching them
Top of the Snake A57 nothing but peat and moor for miles, penine way yards away about 30-40 common spotted and southern marsh orchid going over. Few other bits marsh thistle, broad leaved pond weed in a pond, heath bedstraw, ling, cotton grass and bell heather all in flower -- Edited by Ian McKerchar on...
hi chaps
just tried to get into birdtrack to log some sightings from the last few days and it's not finding the site.
is anyone else having this problem or is it just me?
This is a subject which has cropped up a few times with some of my fellow birders.
Where do these birds eventually go to??
Take a Long-Billed Dowitcher or Pectoral Sandpiper as an example. Would these birds go back to the USA after travelling all that way??
Would they realise they are obviously i...
- Just to say how much I enjoyed Kevin Kelly's account of his Fair Isle trip and his "punch by punch" account of his daily lifer tally. I never got round to visiting Fair Isle (either for a stay or a twitch), so this account was probably as close as I'll get. The photo I enjoyed most was the excell...
10.00-13.00 1 Buzzard, 3 Kestrels, 3 Meadow Pipits plus a few Reed Bunting and Common Whitethroats. The most numerous birds are Black Headed Gulls which are constantly flying over the moss. The main quest was for Adders, but despite finding numerous pieces of black corrugated sheeting set around t...
Bad news today, the last blue tit chick in our box has succumbed to the cold/wet weather. They lasted for about 10 days but this morning the female was still brooding the chick and the male was bringing in food, however the chick was too weak to eat. Just got back in and the adults have covered the nest cup w...
)! Thanks for all your patience whilst the new report team took the necessary time to produce this, its very first report which is entirely new in design, layout and p... 
