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
...
Went to look at the gull roost last night. First visit for a while and obviously noticed the water level has been dropped whilst the repairs, or whatever, are undertaken at the southern end.
Aside from that, the woodland to the left of the boat club has been cut down and there appears to be a hide with a t...
3 Common Crossbills -2 male 1 female at Tandle Hill this morning --drinking from puddles at bottom of hill near car park. Stunning views/colours! Spent an hour looking for them shortly afterwards -- no luck. Brian.
Not much use for alerting anyone to possible sightings, but an Osprey was seen heading WNW over Great Lever about 16:30. Heading in the approximate direction of Rumworth Lodge, but that doesn't mean that's where it was going.
Thought members might be interested in the highlights of a trip to D&G made by nine U3A birders from Sandbach 19th - 23rd March.
19/03/2010
Rothwell
4000 Barnacle including the leucistic bird, subsequently seen twice at Caerlaverock.
Caerlaverock
Drake American Wigeon, 3 Black-tail...
Quick walk with the dog to check out the Birch trees alongside the M56 near Greenwood Road.
Blue Tit
Great Tit
Long-Tailed Tit
Coal Tit
Bullfinch (in with the Goldfinches)
Goldfinch
Redwing
Mistle Thrush
Blackbird
Dunnock
Wren
Black Headed Gull
Jay
Magpie
Woodpigeon
Hey Everyone,
I will be taking in the delights of the Wigan Flashes tomorrow for a bit of birding and looking for a few mushrooms (not hallucinogenic ). Just wondered if someone can tell me where 'Westwood' is at the Wigan Flashes?
Cheers
Dave
