Heaton Mersey Common and the surrounding areas have been my local birding patch since I was 10 years old. I neglected it for a while but now I am visiting the area several times a week and as it seems to be throwing up some nice sightings (as it has done over the years), I thought it was about time it had it's o...
A strange year what with restrictions on travel, Covid problems, injections (for all sensible enough people to have them done) and of course our old friend the British weather. In January/February I spent most of my time in my bubble visiting local areas on the Fylde area for our exercise walks, th...
As kid I read Eye of a Bird by Eric hoskings , then The Little Black Bird Book Bill Oddie , two books that influenced me , further reading and names such as D.I.M Wallace are heros to me , as a result of some research I was doing a few years ago, I had an inviite to have dinner at D.I.M Wallaces house . I met Bil...
Box weighing 8 kilos containing the following:- Greater Manchester Bird Report 1973-2000. Cheshire & Wirral Bird Report 1966-2000. CAWOS Bird News No. 35 (July, 1997) to No. 68 (October, 2005). Free, looking for a good home, Email to: tonymartin806@gmail.com For collection from Heald Gree...
We have on commission sale a pair of Opticron 14x30 Image Stabilised Binoculars, these are boxed and in very good condition with all accessories. The seller is asking ONLY £350for these specialist bins. They have an RRP of £539 so these are a real bargain. Pictures on our website at: https://www.fo...
We have just taken in for commission sale a pair of Kowa 8x42 SVII Binoculars. Theses are boxed, as new in mint condition. The come with all accessories too and the customer is asking ONLY £200for them. They have an RRP of £249 so a saving of 20% on new. to see photos on our website go to https://www.focal...
Interesting Goose present at Etherow Park in Compstall today, little bit wary of people but not too bad. Possibly leucistic but I think knowing what its parentage is could rule that out, if it involved a white or pale species if you get me! Bit smaller than the Canada Geese and although I dont really kno...
The Belted Kingfisher was reported again today at Brockholes but apparently no sign since for the rest of the day, but a word of warning for anyone thinking of trying for it. I saw on Twitter that someone had posted a photo of the Lancashire Mountain Rescue on scene, apparently dangerous situations we...
We have on commission sale a Zeiss Victory Diascope 65mm angled with a 16-54x zoom eyepiece, Velbon Sherpa 200R Tripod and Mulepack carrying system. This is a fantastic little scope and with the accessories is a complete birding scope kit with nothing else to buy. It is in excellent condition and all...
We have just taken in on Commission a Manfrotto 190 ART Tripod with a camera head. This was used for surveying but could easily work as a birding tripod and head. It is in excellent condition. The customer is asking ONLY £70 for this kit so it is a very cheap option. To book or buy ring 01925730399 for an app...
We have just taken in a lovely pair of Leitz 10x25 Trinovid Compact Binoculars on Commission sale. These are a classic binocular and come complete with hard case, strap, box and all documentation. They are a collectors item, in great condition, and are still fantastic to use too of the highest qualit...
We have just taken in, 15mins ago, a scope kit that will be exclusive to GM Web Members until next week when it will go live on our website and social media platforms. It is an Opticron MM4 60 angled scope with an SDL (v.2) Zoom, 23x HDF wide angle eyepiece and black stay-on case. All accessories are includ...
Since 2013, we have stayed 6 times at a complex called Mazarron Country Club, near the town of Mazarron in the South of Spain. Our last visit to the area was in the summer if 2020. The villa we stayed there has now been sold, so what follows is a summary of some of the highlights of birds seen in the area, with...
For ten days a mistle thrush has been singing from direction of Hulme tram station from 6 45am, as I arrive for work, in the dark and the rain. Marvellous! He started approx six years ago.
We have just taken in on commission sale a cracking pair of 8x32 Zeiss Conquest HD Bins. They are like new, boxed with all accessories and still under warranty which is transferred to the new owner. The seller is asking ONLY £670for these and they are a real bargain. I actually have a pair of these and lov...
We have just received a pair of Swarovski 10x42 SLC binoculars (3rd generation) to sell on commission. These are the revamped version that was the final SLC before the model was discontinued. This pair are boxed with all accessories and are in mint condition as they have hardly been used. The custome...
We have on commission sale a Leica APO Televid 62 Scope with a 26x eyepiece and the standard zoom eyepiece. This is in good condition, has a stay-on case and is boxed. The seller is asking ONLY £549 for this scope.For availability and to book an appointment please call 01925730399. All COVID-19 prot...
We have on commission sale a Leica APO Televid 65 Scope with a 25-50x zoom eyepiece. This is in excellent condition but does not have a stay-on case. The seller is asking ONLY £1549 for this scope. For availability and to book an appointment please call 01925730399. All COVID-19 protocols are still in...
We have on commission a Vortex Razor 22-48x Zoom 65mm scope kit, this is boxed as new with all accessories. The seller wants ONLY £799for this kit.For availability and to book an appointment please call 01925730399. All COVID-19 protocols are still in place in our showroom for all of our safety.
The following are looking for a good home to anyone interested. I am happy to split them and they can be collected or will even deliver if local to Ashton on Mersey or post if you want to pay postage. Shetland Bird report 1975,1976,1977 (2 copies),1978,1979,1980,1983,1986,1990,1992,1994. Fair Isl...
After the last two used pairs of these flew out I thought I'd do a Manchester Birding Forum exclusive on this pair to give the membership first chance at these superb bins! We have, on commission sale, a pair of Swarovski 8.5x42 EL SV Binoculars, these are the next model up from the previous two pairs tha...
21/05/2012 - An adult Cream-coloured Courser showed well today at Bradnor Hill having been found late yesterday. A real beauty and the first spring record for the UK as far as i'm aware. Considering it's only the second record in the last 30 or so years it was pretty quiet at the twitch this morning with...
Early morning Walk from Tescos car park over the A34 to the slightly boggy area of scrub (this is just over the Greater Manchester border in Cheshire) 2 Grasshopper Warblers (singing) 4 Whitethroats (singing) 7 Chiffchaffs (singing) 7 Blackcaps (singing) Willow Warber only 1 heard 2 Reed buntings...
We have on commission sale a nice pair of top brand binoculars at a great price. They are Zeiss Conquest HDs and are the 8x42 model. They come boxed with all accessories and the seller wants ONLY £600for these. Please call 01925730399 to arrange an appointment to view and/or purchase them. Please reme...
Thanks to Dave Steel for drawing my attention to this public consultation on the Greater Manchester Spatial Framework and apologies for the late post. There will be a further public consultation, probably in March 2016 once more work has been completed. The ten local authorities in Greater Manch...
We have on commission sale an Opticron Imagic 80mm Scope with the HR2 20-60x Zoom eyepiece. It has a black 'nylon' stay-on case and both lens caps. THis would make a great beginner scope or second scope at ONLY £399. Ring 01925730399 to check availability and book an appointment (10am-4pm, Mon-Sat) P...
We are holding an open day in the Libary to celebrate 50 years of conservation activity and will be receiving the Queen's Award for Volunteers 10 am until 3 pm, all welcome and it's free.This year marks the 50th Anniversary of Leigh Ornithological Society and to cap it all we were given the Queen's Awar...
