Late this afternoon I was grubbing around in the pond at work (I'm in the process of relocating its contents). I had one arm in the freezing cold water and my other hand on the edge of the pond to balance myself and prevent an afternoon swim.
I felt a bit of a scratchy sensation on the back of my hand which wa...
Im a keen birder and owls have always been one of my favourite birds ever since I was about 12 years old and seen my first tawny owl with 3 young in prestwich clough. That was back in the mid nineties and only seen tawny owls down there a couple of times since, but not for a very long time now. Just wondering if...
I was on Stalybridge Station, near Platform 3, yesterday morning (Sat 24th April) about 6.20am. In a tree, there was a blackbird singing away. I suddenly realised that it was making the same noise as some trucks make when they reverse. There is a large works just behind, with some Viridor trucks. So, I...
i recently just purchased some of these Hakwe 8x43 frontier Ed bins after having a good look at them as a recomendation from Johnathon Platt, i can do nothing but praise these bins, they are really bright ED glass, great looking style and only £300 quid, the full review more detailed link is below, in th...
New access to the Peat Pools has now been arranged but anyone considering a visit MUST read the new site guide on the website before doing so.
A visit this evening with Pete Berry produced:
Little Ringed Plover- 2 juvs
Teal- 4
Green Sandpiper- 1 (flew over calling only)
Peregrine- 1 fle...
Its got to be said that most of my patch is just over the Manchester border,White Holme gets a good looking at along with Light Hazzels and Warland.The last two reservoirs are the Manchester county area.
White Holme,3 Shelduck,2 Greylag Goose,2 Dunlin,6 Wheatear,noisey Canada goose pairs.
Warl...
Male Dotterel with 35+ spanking Golden plovers, some of which are of the northern race and in full sum plum. Very easy to see in a field by the side of the road on Abbeystead Lane.
From Jubilee Tower, 5 Red grouse and a Peregrine.
About 100 Chaffinches and 15-20 Bramblings in a flock feeding in plough and fallow in fields E of Billinge Plantations this morning on my (last) TTV - just in the county.
**apologies in advance, no pictures and only a vague description!**
On the train from Chester to Manchester, taking the route via Stockport, I spotted a medium-sized raptor perched on a fence. It was roughly Buzzard size and shape, but had a definite slate-grey back, dark head, and very pale bre...
Cracking article on this subject from Steve Christmas and other local birders that's well worth reading in the "Articles, Identification Issues and Reviews" section of the website. Fascinating and interesting information, that I thoroughly enjoyed reading. Well done to all involv...
Went out today with my uncle, dad and little brother went on newall green fields and saw a Lesser Whitethroat jumping through the bushes what a great night it was thanks you uncle Phil
Quick walk over high moor.Male and female wheatear between north side of tip and Shiloh.Usual at this time of year but they dont seem to stay and breed
Red-rumped Swallow present on Audenshaw's number 3 reservoir at 07:30am this morning atleast. Please note that the reservoirs are officially permit only and there is no way of viewing from outside the perimeter fence. The place is usually full of non permit holding dog walkers and fishermen etc th...
went out this morning in Newall Green and saw a whitethroat roosting in the bramble's what a fantastic view we got of it. Hope to visit later in the week -- Edited by Ian McKerchar on Sunday 18th of April 2010 11:29:31 PM
Sad news on GMTV this morning that the Peregrines chicks at Beeston Castle in Cheshire were stolen on 20/05/2008. Apparently just one of two pairs that nest in Cheshire. Kane -- Edited by Kane Brides at 09:13, 2008-06-25
Thurs pm.
Quick visit late afternoon. Despite on site piling operations going on had Ring Plovers (2), Oystercatchers (2), Redshank (1), numerous Skylarks and Lapwings also.
Dave Phillips.
I'm looking every day for the return of our local Swallows which nest in the old farm buildings 150 yards from our back garden, but so far not a hint. I normally would expect to see them around April 5th and it's now 14th. (I have seen Swallows in the lower eastern parts of Co. Durham recently, but not in num...
I was informed on excellent authority today that Ravens have indeed got a nest in the North quarter of the JJB stadium. Very disturbingly, I was also informed that the staff are waiting for a cherry-picker to arrive so that they can destroy the nest and any eggs/chicks!
This would be an offence under...
Goldcrest today along the former Eccles railway line, in pines near to Upton Lane
3 singing Chiffchaff and 1 singing Willow Warbler between Upton Ln and Hough Ln
Report on Birdguides today ...
07:15 12/04/10 Grasshopper Warbler Manc'r Salford 06:10
one at Salford Quays in brambles by the River Irwell at Exchange Quay, Trafford Road Bridge
did anyone read the article about ravens in wednesdays daily mail.it mainly centred around the way they have spread in recent years away from the "celtic fringe" into most parts of britain so that there are now an estimated 13000 pairs.i think this is obvious to all who watch birds.20 year...
Decided to bird a bit of the countryside near my brothers relatives this morning as I was in the area.
It was just a case of turning up and seeing what I could find, with 40 species found in total including:
Tree Sparrow (several)
Yellowhammer
Red-Legged Partridge
Willow Warbler
Chiffchaff
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