As migrants, it struck me this morning that all the singing Chiffchaffs i've often witnessed in autumn here and winter down in the SW, wont be the areas breeding birds. So why would they expend energy and risk predation in holding territory at these times of year? Thanks. Henry. -- Edited by Henry Cook...
Been visiting friends in this area and found a cracking reedbed reserve called Karsibor Kepa on Wolin "island" near the German border. This wasn't really a birding holiday, we didn't even have a scope but we managed over 60 species in two weeks, highlights being a total of six White-Taile...
HELLO, SPENT THE LAST 3 DAYS AT BEMPTON CLIFFS, AND FLAMBOROUGH HEAD. BEMPTON IS SUPERB AT THIS TIME OF YEAR, MANY FULMAR,GANNET,WHEATEAR,LBB GULL, GBB GULL, AVOCET,JACKDAW, HERRING GULL, PLUS MANY MORE INCLUDING FLYCATCHERS. GIVE IT A VISIT ITS VERY WELL WORTH IT. GIVE ME A MAIL IF YOU HAVE BEEN AN...
thought i would post a link to a nice little article i saw on bbc website today about a record breaking arctic tern, just in case anyone missed it.
arctic tern
we have had House Martins breeding in our cul de sac for the last 15 years , apart for the last two years when we have had a no show due to falling numbers , woke this moring to have 50+ buzzing around the area , surely its to late to breed ?
They is a lot of activity , also noticed good numbers yesterday on Deane...
Lightshaw Hall Flash urgently needs your help. Plans have recently been submitted that will destroy the huge importance of Lightshaw Hall Flash for birds. As such, the site needs YOUR help to object to these plans. I would ask that you take the time to read the plans and details on the county notice boa...
Just out of curiosity I had a look at the garden list section tonight. I note Ian M has Ian W's list down as a tongue in cheek total.
Well, my list would be considerably less than Ian W's unless I can count fly overs and birds seen from the garden which I presume is the case if Dave Broome is counting stuff se...
Have recently come across a small supply of old reports for the county all in very good nick and at an excellent price, in total we have about 4 sets of 13 reports dates as follows;
1974 1975 1979 1983 1984 1986 1987 1988 1990 1993 1997 1998 1999, these sets are on offer for £7.00 cannnot complain at that ca...
I took the kids to Knowsley Safari Park today (probably a bad start).
There were three red-legged partridges there. I don't know if this is of interest to anyone, but I also would be interested to know to what extent they are wild. They were simply pecking away in an open, muddy field, and the second ti...
This is the peak time for Manx Shearwaters to get blown into the county and sometimes they get grounded in strange places. Shearwaters must ALWAYS be taken back to the coast and released by throwing them into the air as they can't take off from the ground (no cliffs on our part of the coast). They must not...
I've just returned from a week in Skiathos.
We stayed in Koukounaris which was great and I'd recommend to anyone.
The apartments were surrounded by Pine trees
Delighted to spot the resident Little Owl on our way out one evening - a first for the whole family.
A large murder of Hooded Crows live...
I missed it myself but apparently it was on the wireless tonight (BBC North West) that they are releasing Red Kites into the Lake district.
I found a link here.
http://raptorpolitics.org.uk/?p=1255
This is great but there does seem to be a trend of re-intoducing things lately. That said the...
I have been down in Devon this last week, staying with friends, but threw my scope in as am after thought.
I had to fend for myself on Thursday, so went to Budleigh and the Otter Estuary.
Just on the field beyond the Cricket field were at least 18 Glossy Ibis, so i was quite pleased.
As you may guess, I wa...
Hi everyone,
Please can i pick your brains. I ve been birding a few years now and am reaching the stage where to see anything new I been using the bird news alert services. I ve signed up to the internet based deal for RBA where you just log in and check the news online but Im thinking of moving onto the page...
On a recent visit to Knowsley Safari park, I noticed a falconry display by Gauntlet. My 4 year old son Keiron loved it, so much so, that we visited them at their home near to Knutsford. Here, it became very apparent that the owner, Graham Bessant is extremely passionate about his birds and their conserv...
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Another special day on the ribble tideline with my old mate Charlie Owen
once a year or so, we make for an area on the ribble at the very highest tide,to get the best birding experience possible for me and Charlie,I will not pinpoint the area as without knowing the tides fully and the experience c...
Accidently flushed 3 Snipe from the little pot-ponds near Lostock wood on Sunday 5th Sept. 50/60 Goldfinch in the area, plus a few Linnet.
Surprisingly quiet, there wasn't a peep in the wood and it's normally full of assorted tits, finch, jays, woodpecker. No sign of the Reed Buntings at the ponds e...
just returned today from a weekend visiting the lakes. all the usual subjects you would expect. however the highlight was WALNEY ISLAND at BARROW IN FURNESS. an absolute must for any bird watcher experienced or otherwise. without going into too much detail there are all the relevant waders, peregr...
Have been on a work related trip the last few week and had to travel on the M40 would Advise every birder to go slow beween juuntion 6 through to 2 at least 9 RED KITES seen on monday, been traveling down there for the last few weeks never failed yet to get at least 1/2 red kites.
A Black Redstart was seen today by Bob Foulkes in Ashton under Lyne town centre. The sighting was made along Stamford Street by Dawsons estate agents. Of course there used to be an annual breeding pair in the town centre many years ago and 'reports' of birds since but we need further sightings of this bi...
Seeing as we have old bird books and new bird books threads - how about future books ?
I'm planning a trip to Ecuador next year and managed to get the first 2 volumes of Ridgley & Tudors 'Birds of South America' at the Rutland Bird Fair.
These cover the Passerines and it sa...
Went for a walk today Danebridge - Ludds Church
Whilst on the top I heard a strange 'pi-ou' call - a bit like Golden Plover.
Two pale grey Buzzards then drifted up the valley with the rear bird calling sporadically with the whistling call. Couldn't really get much idea of the wing angle but it did see...
