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Happy Christmas everyone!

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We three went here today - my first visit. Walked round the lake, about 5 miles. Not a lot about. Coot Goldeneye Tufty Lots of GC Grebe Goossander Ronin Siskin Blue Tot LT Tit. Nice place, nice walk, will def. go again. Bit cool today!!

Collared Earthstar found today at this site - a first for Rochdale - found during a habitat management activity, about 20 specimens. Also some stunning Shaggy Inkcaps - amazing for the middle of December! Dave

Dear all,just to draw your attention to ian,s update of the site/forum usage figures.My my arn,t we busy big thanks to Ian for keeping us interested and in order cheers geoff

- Another superb series concluded this week by David Attenborough, who though now in his 80's, continues to excel. The man's probably done more than anyone of his generation to bring awareness of our stunning wildlife to the attention of humanity, though I wonder how many short termist politicians...

Bought one of these kits from Aldi today (see the 'Aldi, Netto etc birding related special offers' thread) and they were going like hot cakes. Hazel Grove branch had sold more than half its stock within 2 hours of opening this morning. Having tested the camera by connecting directly to the telly it s...

Personal thought,but I cannot understand how a birds becomes a let down seemingly,all over the place these days because its not 20 yards to the left,right,in county out of county ,in town,out of town.Is it just me or are lists becoming more important and enjoyable than seeing the bird in the first pla...

I have a big 2 kg bag of shelled walnuts that are a couple of months out of date. If I chop them small will they be ok to feed our feathered friends?

I enjoyed the book but has anyone seen the film, currently on at the cinema ?

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Dead Fox on A6104 not too far from the Tesco in Blackley at 6pm. -- Edited by Ian McKerchar on Tuesday 6th of December 2011 09:40:41 PM

Just wondering how many of us can bird whilst working ? l can easily as l work as a Nanny, l have feeders up in works garden and my 'bins' come to work with me everyday. Also l go out with my little charge and often a park is involved

But l realise many people work in offices, factories etc and aren't...

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Two ravens in the unlikley location of the rooftop of New Hey Carpets, at first light this morning, with several carrion crows. One flew up towards St Thomas'. Also, a bit later on, circa 140 pink-feet high over Rough Bank Farm, heading east. Christopher

Decided to make a late morning trip down to Stubbers Green. My target bird was Caspian Gull (a glaring omission from my life list despite several attempts!) and the possibility of seeing the Azorean Yellow-legged Gull which has been around, gave me a good reason to make the trip On arrival, I bumped in...

Hi all, I'm planning a 2 day trip up to Worlaby Carrs to try my luck at some of these wonderful SEO photos that have been coming out of the place. I'm just wondering if anyone has any experience of the area and can offer some advice on the layout of the place etc. or if anyone can recommend any good blogs/we...

Hi everyone. I'm Pete, from South Manchester and completely new to this hobby. I had a sighting of 2 Parakeets in my back garden at 07.20 over the weekend as I was having a quiet smoke. I was frankly pretty taken back by this, and it seems to have triggered an interest in me. I have always had a few feeders in...

25-11-11 1.00pm c 100 Lapwing on roof of industrial building post code M24 1SW nr Chi Yip

Hi all, Firstly, last years event went very well. All information to be released shortly via a 'vox-pop' film for anyone who is interested in the people (public!) Engagement side of things. Our thanks to everyone from the GMBRG and the forum who turned up and contributed records on the day. Especiall...

My brother has upgraded to Leica so he has a pair of Minox 8x33 HG up for grabs. Good condition, bought only 6 months ago for £599, he is willing to let them go for £450. If you are interested send me a private message and I will put you in touch with him. Cheers -- Edited by Ian McKerchar on Wednesday 23rd of No...

Largest flock of Fieldfare I have seen in this area,c250 Harcles farm area 1330 today

A Lesser Spotted Woodpecker was present briefly near the viaduct - appeared to come out of the nearby garden. Also 4 Brambling (1m 3f) 4 Bullfinch 2 Great Spot Woods 2 Nuthatch 1 Dipper 1 Grey Wagtail Dave

*-- Edited by Ian McKerchar on Saturday 19th of November 2011 07:33:20 PM*

-- Edited by Ian McKerchar on Saturday 19th of November 2011 07:33:20 PM

Couldn't believe my eyes this morning when a Red Kite slowly flapped it's way low above my car at 8.00am over the River Glaze (Cadishead side so just inside county). It was heading south towards MS Canal in direction of Partington/Warburton. Great stuff

Also had a Raven over Dunh...

List as promised sorry it's late: Nikon Action 10-22 x50CF Binoculars RRP £120 as new £90 Carbon fibre Manfrotto early model tripod no head £70 Manfrotto 700RC2 Mini Video Head £40 Manfrotto 128RC Micro video Head £25 Manfrotto 701HDV Pro Fluid Head £75 Kestrel Small Hide Clamp £25 Opticron Hide Cla...

I live in Grebe Close Highfield Wigan. This is currently taking place in the large field at the side of my house on the other side of the stream. From the planning permission application. "A mine water treatment scheme incorporating an access, a pumping borehole, settlement ponds, a wetland ar...

A mate of mine rang this morning to tell me that he had seen a Black Redstart on an adjacent flat guttering to where he lives, specifically on 48 Mossfield Close in Bury. Tthe bird lingered for a short while before dropping into an adjacent scrubby area at about 9.12am. As it didn't head off high he will lo...

Driving to Guilford Wednesday 9th had 21 Red kites over the motorway also 4 Buzzards but only 1 Kestrel. Had a quick view of a small hawk with distinctive red patches under the tail could this have been a Red Footed Falcon would welcome some views from members. Thanks Dave Phillips.

Hi new to this website and would firstly like to say hello. I am a night shift worker in Rochdale and work close to Broadfield Park. The last 2 mornings at around 4 a.m. a bird has started singing in the south west corner of the park but I haven't got a clue to what it is. I believe it is a thrush of some sort but a...

The recent invitation extended to Greater Manchester birders to join the Greater Manchester Bird Recording Group (hereafter referred to as GMBRG) stated that one of the key aims of the group is to increase the submission of bird records from observers within the county. Your records are incredibl...