Inspired by Andy Bissitt's posts of finding Purple Hairstreaks in Romiley and tipped off to look at Chadkirk C.E. I went to both sites and found Purple Hairstreaks at virtually every Oak I scanned. Today I had no trouble finding them on Hazel Grove Golf Course. With next week promising another heat wa...
I have to pass on the sad news, that many will already know, that one of the original founders of Focalpoint Optics has sadly passed away. Enid Murphy, top birder and tour leader, and wife of Tony Murphy died suddenly last week. Her funeral is on Thursday 19th July and Focalpoint will be closed for that a...
There is a small falcon ,flying round the moor with jesses attached, It was over Robin hoods well side at about 5.20.you can get quite close to the bird.
2 male black-tailed skimmers, possibly (and I stress possibly) firsts for Stockport borough, this afternoon on the main water. Also at least 6 brown hawkers and 5 emperors, so what with 100's of common blue damsels plenty to see on the water. -- Edited by Ian McKerchar on Friday 6th of July 2018 09:36:...
A great day out today with John Barber for company. We decided on Llandegla forest to see if we could see the Black Grouse. After getting there at about 10.30am we made our way through the forest from the mountain biking place to the bird hide that overlooks the moors. Unfortunately, the hide was locked...
I've been informed of this festival taking place in Buxton. I understand there will be three Authors present and giving talks on bird related topics.
Mark Cocker Our Place (Saturday 21 July) - Buxton-born naturalist on the places and people who have shaped the way we view nature, and how we need to r...
For anyone fancying a top quality pair of 10x42 binoculars we have the perfect pair at a very reasonable price. We have taken in a very well looked after pair of Leica Trinovid 10x42 BA Binoculars. They have the strap, carry case and rainguard and are optically perfect. We have these on commission sale...
I don't know if I'm allowed to post this in advance, but what the heck. Swarovski has announced a price rise that is due to take effect from July 1st, 2018. Obviously any stock that we have in which we ordered under the old pricing will remain unchanged in the price we sell at. However, any stock we order a...
Just an update on a pair of binoculars we have on Commission Sale that have recently been reduced and are a fabulous buy for anyone wanting a 10x42 Binocular. They are a pair od Eschenbach 10x42 Farlux SPS bins and come with the original box and wooden presentation case. They also have the carry case and...
We have just taken in, on a commission basis, a pair of the original 8x30 Swarovski CLs in green. They are in mint condition and come complete with strap, rainguard, objective covers, carry case and box. The owner of these only wants £599 for them and as the new ones are now £930 RRP this is a substantial s...
Hi all, I'm heading to California for a fortnight in September and wondering if anybody can recommend me a decent field guide to buy? And if anyone has been themselves, tips on must-visit locations would be greatly appreciated. Cheers!
Who wants to go to Rusholme to see Parakeets?, Ive a much better alternative. Just returned from 3 days in Barcelona , 18 th birthday treat for baby son. Monk Parakeets everywhere in the City and the weathers nicer than Rusholme!. Also 100+ Alpine Swifts flying above the Camp Nou stadium which by the wa...
18th June 2017 09:30 - 15:00 hrs. Hot and sunny. Crickhowell to Crug Hywel (Table Mountain) and return. Red Kite x 5 Buzzard x 3 Kestrel x 1 Whinchat x 2 Stonechat x 3 Wheatear x 7 Redstart x 1 Yellowhammer x 1 Treecreeper x 1 Raven x 2 Skylark x 3 Meadow Pipit x 5 Pied Wagtail x 1 Dunnock x 1 Swift x 30 House Marti...
Hello, fellow birders I am trying to obtain a copy of Lars Jonssons Bird island, the internet booksellers have copies for very silly prices, if anyone has a copy they no longer look at, please let me know. Keep Birding
Due to last minute cancellations there a couple of places available on the Breeding Wetland Birds Survey Workshop taking place this Saturday at Woolston Eyes SSSI. The workshop is being run to train volunteers who wish to take part in the Carbon Landscape Citizen Science Project survey which will m...
Back yesterday from a week in Carcassonne down in the Languedoc region of France, from Monday 28th May to Monday 4th June. The town is mainly known for an enormous hilltop citadel known as La Cite, dating back centuries, that dominates the skyline and brings in masses of tourists. As usual for me this w...
Walk down the canal from Monton Lighthouse (Yes that's right-Google It) to the Ship Canal Quite sparse but some good finds included Lesser Water Parsnip, Monkey Flower and a adult Parent bug in the Barton Pocket Park. Along the canal Pelitory of the Wall, Common Mallow Skullcap, Gypsywort, and Cott...
"The Birds of South America" Volumes 1 & 2 the Oscine & Suboscine Passerines by Robert S. Ridgely and Guy Tudor Two 800 page volumes with colour plates. £60 each when purchased. Published in 1994 Excellent condition. Offers, please to dashlos@gmail.com
The latest Cheshire Bird Report from CAWOS is now in stock in-store. It is priced at £8 and we have a limited number available. Pop in or ring up to reserve a copy on 01925730399, Mon-Sat 10am-4pm.
We have taken in on Commission Sale a nice little scope that would do for a travel scope, a second scope or a beginners first scope, It is the RSPB AG 60 scope with a 25x eyepiece and a stay-on case. The whole kit is in good condition an the seller only wants £130 for the kit. Pictures of the scope, with close u...
Great three days on Colonsay and Oronsay, wasnt really a birding trip as such, more of Island bagging, exploring trip. Seen some superb wildlife nonetheless. Weather was absolutely sensational. Would highly recommend the beaches alone are worth the trip. White golden beaches. Stunning islands...
Few things The path through the valley was swamped and in part actually in thev swollen stream but Lesser Knapweed, Devils Bit Scabious, Yarrow, Pink Purslane Cow Parsley, Autum Hawkbit all in flower. few bugs Water Cricket in a ditch bacl of golf course, seven spot ladybird, a black ant ne...
An early morning stroll on to castle hill in Hadfield saw us catch up with a tawny owl on top of castle hill in daylight (8.45) we also had good close views of a buzzard in the sparse woodland which caps castle hill. it flew in to a nearby tree and perched there for a good while, other birds seen include--
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It is with great sadness that county birder Alan Rowley passed away on 26th April 2018 after a long fight with cancer. Alan was a regular poster on this forum, mainly from the Astley Moss area which was his favoured site where he also undertaking survey work there. Though he found many good birds, many...
We have a number of Isles of Scilly Bird & Natural History Reports that we are giving away free as part of our opening month promotion. Just pop in and have a peruse. The ones we have are 2008-2013 but in limited numbers. They are for in shop collection only (but I could be persuaded by forum members!!...
We have on commission sale a Kowa TSN821 scope, with 32X eyepiece and stay-on case, but there is no strap. The customer is asking £299 for this kit. Please call 01925 730399 for availability, Mon-Sat, 10am-4pm. Lots of pics that you can zoom in on at: https://www.focalpointopticsltd.com/product-...
few bugs Water Cricket in a ditch bacl of golf course, seven spot ladybird, a black ant ne...