Following hot on the heels of recent Cuckoo migration discoveries, the BTO are beginning to unravel the mysteries of Swift migration through the use of minute geolocators. Some remarkable movements across the whole of Africa have been mapped including huge sea crossings, more here: http://www....
Area between College Rd / Stoney Brow & Beacon Lane Late Post from 11-06-12 - morning & evening Hobby 1 Sparrowhawk 1 Kestral 2 Barn Owl 1 Tawny Owl 2 heard Common Buzzard 1 Cuckoo 1 female Grasshopper Warbler 1 Reed Warbler 1 Common Whitethroat / Chiffchaff / Willow Warbler / Reed Bunting in go...
Hello A poet friend of mine who is also keen on birds but just starting out as a birder per se has asked me if Owls Hoot or Call in flight. My feeling is that Tawnies tend not to hoot in flight but do call. Anybody know for sure. Thanks Gervase
I have noticed that there's no sighting posts recently for this site, does anybody know if access to the site has been stopped or if there is any other reason for this.
Thanks in advance for any information.
Hawfinch seen in Heaton Mersey today per bird guides. Anyone know anything about this sighting?? I still need Hawfinch and would love to see a bird this locally. Any details would be really appreciated.
For sale. A Canon 500d DSLR body. Excellent condition and has been well looked after. Fully boxed and includes all the instructions, leads, CD's, etc. Only purchased in October 2010 and selling due to a recent upgrade. I'm looking for £250. Please PM me if you're interested. -- Edited by Nick Isherwo...
Samsung F40 flash memory SD camcorder. In box with all attachments and instruction CD. Six months old, 2MP images, 65xzoom, inbuilt editing suite. Collect from Darwen, £100. -- Edited by mavis smith on Wednesday 13th of June 2012 05:15:21 PM
Excellent views early this afternoon with Alex Jones of the Red-footed Falcon at Willington. Although I have seen this species before, on the only occasion I did, the views were brief and distant of a 1st summer Female so the chance of seeing another and especially a 1st summer Male certainly appeale...
Walking home from work on Wednesday 6/6/12 at 15.35,. I was walking up the slip road of the Parkway coming off Barton dock road when i heared a birdsong i hadn't heared before. Upon revision of an R.S.P.B. cd of birdsong the closest thing i can get it too is a Tree Pipit. It came from a dense thicket inbetwe...
The local press in Warrington is asking people to be aware that there as been an increase in Badger baiting in the area recently. Apparently they have been attacking the setts in broad daylight lately, walkers, birders etc, are advised to look out for suspicious activity. Presumably this horrendou...
I would like to get this lens for my 20D - Canon EF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 III Lens It is £119.99 on Amazon and according to the reviews it is a good lens Would it be a good lens to get? Thanks, Adam (aged 13)
We spent some time here last night looking for Nightjar but apart from one brief sighting by one member of our group we drew a blank. Its almost impossible to see these birds when they stop churring. Plus, you dont see Woodcock flying over if you visit so late in the season.
Earlier in t...
Has any one any idea why baby Coots are the same colour as adult Moorhens,could it be to put predators off?-- Edited by brownlie on Sunday 3rd of June 2012 03:46:33 PM
We called here on Sunday 27/5, on our way back from the Pembrokeshire birding trip. First visit for me, and with hot and sunny weather. Sightings: Spoonbill...1 Little Egrets....6 Cormorants...5 Grey Heron...1 Black-tailed Godwits....70 Shelduck..55 Greylag Geese...a few. S...
There would appear to be a breeding barn owl in the Astley area, which is very close to a public footpath. The area is very popular now with birdwatchers and I would ask those who have seen the bird to use their common sense, keep within the law and not to disturb it.
Hi all My car was broken into last night, and they took my bins. I know it's a long shot, but if anyone is approached by someone selling a pair of Viking 10x50s please could you let me know? Thanks Helen
Hi All I'd like to do a half or full day trip to the Farne Islands for some bird photography this year. Has anyone got any hints and tips about the best way to do it, i.e. when to go, which trip / boat to book, which islands to visit etc and any other photographic tips? Cheers, Martyn
I have 2 hedgehogs living in my garden, one big, one small. They've been here a few months and we have made them a hedgehog house each which they seem to like. Recently we bought some new plants, succulents and heather for the garden and they carried them off to there houses! Cheeky. They can buy their own...
SOUNDS OF SPRING ON THE MOSS! Lets start with Lindow Common First, There were three Great Crested Grebe on Black lake, along with a water vole and a Hobby! A Kestrel and a buzzard were seen hunting over the heathland and lots of Willow Warblers i...
I was really excited this morning to discover the route around the SSSI, thanks to the guide & aerial photo on this site. Up to now I have only ever been down the roads and one or two side paths. What a fantastic place it is. Beautiful morning light today, and totally lonely - I could have been in a Scott...
hi, i am looking for a stay on case for my angled leica televid 77 scope. I don't mind what condition or what make it is really as long as it gives the scope some protection. many thanks . Andrew 07842745528. -- Edited by Ian McKerchar on Monday 2nd of July 2012 03:38:48 PM
We have had baby sparrows and baby blackbirds in our garden. We have also had magpies circling and coming down trying to get at the baby birds. Fortunately both nests are clear now so all the babies have flown the nest. Best of luck babies.
Hi All,
In March I am going to Florida for 2 weeks on a holiday, but I plan to do some birding too. I have hired a vehicle out there, anyone ever been birding here before who can name some good birding locations?
Also in August of this year I am going to Iceland for 4 weeks with work. We are going to be busy ca...
Following our trip to Gilfach Nature Reserve today, we (the Bolton RSPB Group) moved on to spend 2 hours on the Elan Valley Estate. This is just to the southwest of Rhayader. This Estate covers 180 square km. of the valley, the massive reservoir complex, and the woodlands. Today we just looked around C...
Less than two weeks old - used twice, unmarked in as new condition: Nikon J1 twin lens kit - 10-30mm and 30-110mm [Black] FT-1 adapter - allows you to use all your normal Nikon lenses Spare [3rd party battery] Boxed, complete and unregistered Bought to try out and whilst it does give a very lightweight o...
-- Edited by brownlie on Sunday 3rd of June 2012 03:46:33 PM
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