As it's a year since I joined and as I've had so much help from so many people on here I just wanted to say a quick thank you! Firstly to Ian for such an excellent forum and the wider website and also to Sid, Phil, Paul, Henry, the Penny regulars who've helped me a few times and everyone else who's given me poin...
Some good birds just over the border at the moment, making a pretty decent day of twitchy birding. adult Ring-billed Gull near Mirfield http://www.streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?x=421750&y=419650&z=0&sv=SE217196&st=5&mapp=map.srf&searchp=ids.srf drak...
Thought it might be interesting to start this thread as bad weather is forecast for a while,bringing more birds into gardens for food.Would be interesting to see what unusual/large numbers of birds people get visiting their feeders.Today so far had the following:-
2 Great Spots(m/f)
6 Tree Spar...
After reading Ians review of the collins bird guide, especially the bits about the artwork, I wondered if many (or should that be how many) people have an interest in bird art. Not doing it themselves necessarily, but collecting paintings drawings etc and, the crux of the thread a favourite bird arti...
I've got the followingcopies of Birding World and British Birds that I no longer require.I don't personally want any money for them,but would like a donation of say £25(or more if your feeling flushed) which I intend to pass on to The Save The Albatross Campaign.
Birding World-Vols 3/4/5 pl...
Wednesday 24th 10am
Together on the Rochdale Canal a partially drained bit near Boarshaw a Kingfisher and Grey Wagtail, what a colourful shot that would have been. Unfortunately I was running so no camera. Also Dipper usual spot River Beal Shaw.
Keep on running Dave Phillips.
Hi All i went martin mere on the 10.02.2010 heres a list of what i seen.
Mallard
Teal (small flocks on the mere)
Coot
Moorhen
Woodpigeon
Feral Pigeon
Stock Dove (4 seen on the barn roof from the ron barker hide)
Reedbunting (good numbers around the feeding stations)
Blue Tit
Chaffinch
Gol...
Just been to the Trafford centre and saw the large hard back book by Rob Hume reduced to just £6 from £30 in WH Smith, an excellent price, Worth buying as a gift for this price. -- Edited by brandon mulhern on Thursday 4th of February 2010 10:06:22 PM
REALLY GOOD HOUR TODAY AT THE FEEDING STATION. SISKINS FLOCKING WITH CHAFFINCHES WITH THE ODD BRAMBLING. TWO STOCK DOVES INTERRUPTED THE PARTY BUT THE FLOCK SOON RETURNED. CAN I ASK WHO IS GOOD ENOUGH TO BUY AND PUT SEED DOWN THE TRACK BECAUSE IT CERTAINLY GAVE ME A HAPPY AND ENTERTAINING HOUR, BES...
Trip report.
Had a few days down Norfolk way last week. Not a great count of birds only 92, which was a little disappointing, but we did have a couple of days where the weather was very much against us.
We arrived on Tuesday afternoon and headed straight for the White-crowned Sparrow at Cley. The lig...
14/12/09 12:30
Adult seen perching on St Luke's church spire and then glided off across memorial gardens - from car stopped at lights going towards Bury.
A pair has been seen sporadically over the last month and pigeon corpses reported in local paper (Advertiser) in November
There is a pond in Davenport, Stockport, that lies between Bracadale Drive and Rostrevor Road. It seems to be secured for the benefit of a private fishing club. Members will not be pleased to hear that three Goosander (two males) were present at the south end yesterday afternoon. Two Mallards and a no...
Do any of you gull enthusiasts know if an update to the above book is pending? I think the last edition (hardback) is Sept 2004 and I fancy buying it, but not if it's about to be updated. Thanks.
While watching the gull roost on Hollingworth this afternoon my attention was caught by the behaviour of a female Goosander.At first I thought the bird was unwell,
floating flat on the water for periods up to 3-4 minuets.There were some 18 0r so male Goosanders scattared about the lake among the ice...
i have a bad habit that i must break before i crash, is it only me or do we all bird watch while driving?
i actually almost forgot i was driving today while i was trying to indentify a passing bird, i was not thinking about driving at all, i was actually thinking "Damn i wish my binoculars were not in...
6th Jan 1500-1615 Trudge through virgin snow the reach the canal to find a feast of wildfowl. Counted the hugh raft of Tufted Ducks four times to confirm record numbers. An incredible 452 birds present (previous best 333, 4th Jan 2009) plus 26 Canada geese,18 Gadwall,16 Mallards,12 Pochard,8 Teal,...
Had the wintering female Green Woodpecker along the `old course` valley again
today despite the felling of its favourite poplar trees, in the name of progress.
Also GS Woodpecker in the valley plus Kingfisher & 82 Teal on the river.
M.S.Canal
52 Tufted ducks, single Gadwall, pair of GC Greb...
After seeing a "large Crow" perched on one of wigans tallest chimneys while driving to work for the past few days, today the penny finally dropped, Pair of Ravens have built a substantial nest on the town hall chimney. side facing the demolished baths. the site is inaccessable and the only...
Just wondering after struggling into work this morning at 6.30for the 3rd day,last 2 days walked as the roads are a nightmare If all birders are mad?why would someone who is warm at home..,seeing the news with people abandoning cars etc,then set out for penny flash to birdwatchI know more than anyone...
Watergrove,110 Pinkfoot NW 1105hrs,1 Woodcock,1 male Goldeneye,9 Teal.
Over the last couple of weeks I have noticed a large movement of Jackdaw flying in a Westerly direction. I decided to count them this evening, between 1530hrs and 1630hrs 291 passed over two large flocks then a few small group...
Permits for the above will shortly be due for renewal.As there is a waiting list for this site could I please ask all the people who have a permit and don't use them(You know who you are),not to renew them,and give a chance to people who would use them and also benefit the site by giving it more coverage.
Anyone (Ian!!) know why I cant edit my own posts after a couple of days. As I usually type in hast I'm prone to more than the odd mistake and its nice to be able to edit them, but when I try to post the edited version it says I dont have permission
Went for a very muddy stroll!
10.20-13.10
woodpigeon
blackbird
robin
rooks
blue tits
great tits
wren
coal tits
mallard
tufted ducks
firecrest
goldcrest
siskins
treecreepers
heard a Tawny owl
collared doves
goldfinch
house sparrows
Found easier access route from Arnfiel...
