Available now on Kindle The Birds Of Salford Docklands book details the status all 131 bird species recorded on the area of the old Salford Docks (the Mark Addy Bridge to the Centenary Bridge) from 1980 to the present day Big thanks to all the local birders, especially Nick Hilton, Steven Burke, Gerry...
Just seen that the West Pennine Moors have been designated as a SSSI. I know its been on the cards for a while, but its great that it is finally happening. Landowners can still object, and Natural England may choose not to confirm the designation, but it all seems rather positive up to now.
Early November Calamorro Mountain Black Redstarts are abundant on the mountain, with Stonechats in the scrub areas close to the motorway, whilst on boulders on the steep slopes, were two pairs of Black Wheatears. A single Dartford Warbler was also in the scrub near the motorway. The castle at Fueng...
Posted on Dee Estuary Birding is the news that the small pond off Gilroy Road near West Kirby that has held 5% of the UK population of Black-tailed Godwits at high tide has been vandalised by the Council who have drained it. After nine years of respect to the birds by the locals it has been drained by the Co...
Hi All, The RSPB is looking for passionate people to help them Save Nature. We're looking for people who are happy talking to a wide range of audiences at a variety of events with the aim of inspiring them to support the RSPB through membership. All training is provided and previous experience is not al...
L.O.S. Formal Response to HS2 Consultation The route of HS2 through this area terminates at Lightshaw with a through-line joining the West Coast Main Line (WCML) just south of Dover Lock. On the south side of the through line at Lightshaw there will be a rolling stock depot 2.5km long and at le...
There is a feeling amongst some of us that the hollingworth lake area could do with some representation from birders. A few of us are going to have an initial get together in order to discuss what may be achieved. If anyone is interested in getting involved please register your interest here or private...
Hi All,I need a little assistance if anyone can help.On the evening of the AGM 7th October we had a new member C. Smith this person paid for a single membership but unfortunately didnt fill in a form with all his information, full name, male or female, email address etc., we have tried facebook and as...
Approaching the end of a very relaxing week in the Chilterns, on the Bucks / Herts border. Couldn't find a dedicated Bucks thread, despite much searching, so had to start a new one. We are based in the village of Ivinghoe, and have spent much of our time outdoors charging around (the dogs, not me) the cha...
I am sure that many of you will have heard the very sad news that Cheshire birder Pete 'Pod' Antrobus died in his sleep overnight on Tuesday/Wednesday this week. I received a phone call with the awful news yesterday morning, but out of respect to Pod and thinking of his partner, Debs, I refrained from po...
Sorry to be so late with this post.
This weekend (21 & 22 November) there's the NW Birdwatching Festival at Martin Mere if you want somewhere to shelter from the rain and gale-force winds. There are lots of hides as well as the centre buildings with bookstalls, optics and clothing, travel firms...
A book about Pomona is being compiled and is due to be published in mid-October 2016 There are around 25-30 co-writers of the book, including local ecologists, wildlife film makers, students, journalists, artists and MMU academics Pomona is a superb urban habitat that is popular with...
Does anyone out there own this model? If so I would be interested to hear your opinions on its suitability for bird photography. Cheers John -- Edited by John Rayner on Friday 4th of November 2016 12:29:07 AM
Wasn't sure exactly where to post, but non-GM stuff in this discussion forum so hope this is OK :) It is a fund-raising calendar for the Cheshire Delamere Mosslands from Cheshire Wildlife Trust. I collect data for the trust on the mosslands part of my Newchurch Common Patch so it is a cause dear to my hea...
Just back from a few days in Rome where I mananged to squeeze a bit of birding in among all the compulsory sight-seeing and regular stops for pasta and chianti. No bird photos and not enough info for a full blown trip report, so thought I'd post it here.
Around our city centre hotel there were a few pairs...
I have taken my Leica 10x42 BN in for repair, and have been loaned a spare pair of Leica 8x42BN, must admit always used 10x42 for years, but the field of view on the 8x24 is very good, what do others prefer and why, and should we all have a couple of pairs of bins? The Leica shop in Manchester is well worth a vis...
Hi all, I've moved to the UK recently and want to get a quality lens (500>) to add to my beginner Nikon D60. Have been looking at 150-600 Tamron, Sigma and Nikon products. Alternatively will consider a camera upgrade and lens bundle. Open to offers and demonstrations for the right specs. Please se...
Myself and my wife found another Yellow-browed Warbler yesterday at Toddbrook Res, given that I was birding rather than rushing to teach undergrads I was better prepared this time - photos and sound recordings here: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S32042772 cheers Alex
Steppe Grey Shrike - in Shropshire Lift offered for Thursday 3rd November, leaving Wigan (sorry, cannot pick up), to be on site at dawn. Phone 07887706847 or PM me on here if interested. Cheers.
Otherwise know an 'Happy Valley'. An underwatched area apparently as I can't find this as a previous topic. Lots of dog walkers this morning. All the expected warblers plus a Sedge Warbler, which was singing approx 400 yards from Womanscroft Bridge. Cheers, John
Chair Wood this a.m. - 4 Siskin in flight over wood, 7 Bullfinch (flock of adults with fledged juvs), 5 Goldcrest, 9 Linnet in adjacent field, 3 Grey Wagtails flying towards Island Dam, 2 Buzzard, 2 Kestrel -- Edited by Ian McKerchar on Sunday 1st of November 2009 03:25:12 PM
Just back from a 14 night non birding holiday in North America, primarily Alaska. We first had a one night stay in Vancouver before embarking the NCL vessel, Norwegian Sea for 7 nights, calling at Juneau, Skagway and Ketchikan, then making our way back to Vancouver. The ship then sailed down the Pacif...
Arrived yesterday for a fortnight at my sister's farm near Durtal. Today's targeted area was around Bazouges-sur-Loire and Cre-sur-Loire. The names give a clue that the two small towns are joined by the river, only a short walk between them. Around Bazouges I heard a Grey-headed Woodpecker and saw...
Just returned from a trip to Islay. Barnacle geese everywhere and we went cross-eyed trying to find the Richardsons that is still present (apparently!). Fewer numbers of Greenland Whitefronts were dotted around and it was nice to see a small party of Pale-bellied Brents on the shores of Loch Indaal...
