I know they're not exactly an uncommon vagrant these days, but has anybody seen the spread of sightings down the east coast and across towards the south west? Its quite incredible. I'm amazed we haven't had one in GM yet to be honest.
I have been seething from yesterday after getting a letter from Network Rail to say they will be felling trees 6 meters from the track, which is basically from the track to our border. There is the usual tripe of preserving wildlife etc. But if all the trees have been felled where with the birds go then. I...
Almost brand new. Unfortunately got rid of the box, but only used once (Stone Curlew). Bought for £240 It's a cracking scope with great field of vision etc. I'll chuck in my tripod for free, but the scope deserves a better tripod to be honest. Looking for £150 ovno for quick sale Pick up only from Monton,...
It's quite interesting to review my ongoing Excel spreadsheet year tick list and see things I haven't yet ticked - after finally seeing a Merlin today for the first time this year! Still needed and perhaps a chance to tick: Green Woodpecker - Well I haven't been to Dunham Massey yet..... Brambling - ho...
Good scope views of the moulting adult American Golden Plover yesterday evening in the company of a flock of Golden Plover and Lapwings. 1 Snipe also present and 4 Red-legged Patridges running away in front of the car further down the lane.
Yesterday i witnessed at wigan flashes common gulls hovering over an elderberry bush picking off berries.i dont recall seeing this before.anyone out there witnessed this.
This has just made me laugh out loud. Flicking through the channels for a half hour program before a darts match, ITV4 The Chase Celebrity Special comes on, one of the contestants is Tony Audenshaw who plays Bob in Emmerdale. Bradley Walsh asks him his interests to which he replies Birds and Birdwatch...
Made an early start today to Flamborough North Landing with John Barber. Unfortunately not early enough as we missed the Crag Martin by about half an hour. During the day we had a good look around for it, we were not alone, I have never seen as many birders in one place before. Even with all of the searchin...
A Firecrest was in Gower Hey Wood, Gee Cross, Tame valley today (info thanks to Judith Smith). There appears to have been a little fall of Firecrests throughout the country today so perhaps it was associated with that? -- Edited by Ian McKerchar on Wednesday 14th of October 2015 06:36:15 PM
just sat in a meeting at work when I heard a Yellow-browed Warbler calling in the bushes adjacent to our office. It's on the cycle way that runs n/s past Victoria Park, south of the A5061 road bridge. Seemed like it was moving through with a tit flock.
Bella Vista Appartments
Friday 5th to Saturday 19th
this was not a birdwatching holiday but i couldn't leave the binoculars at home and only took a fieldguide at the last minute ( the wrong one ?)
Walking to Sissi
buzzard
nightjar
little bittern dead
stone chat
raven
kingfishers
night h...
Bird books for sale: "Birds of the Indian Subcontinent" By Bikram Grewal £6.00 (Single Volume Photographic Guide to the bird of the Indian Subcontinent) " Field Guide to the Birds of North America"- 5th Edition- National Geographic £8.00 (967 Species described in pr...
This coming Saturday , March 28th, we will be having a special day in-store so please pop along and see us. The day is a Leica Clinic Day, with two representatives from Leica Optics attending. We will have Mark, our Leica Rep, who will be bringing a range of Leica Optics for customers to test out from our s...
Our popular annual Swarovski In-Store Day is coming soon This year this event is happening on Saturday 9th May, running as usual from 10am until 4pm. Pop along to say hello and have a go at the free to enter Mystery Bird Competition, prizes for all entra...
I bought the lens for a trip to the West Coast of Scotland with the idea that I would use it for photography while birdwatching. Over time I've come to realise that I enjoy just watching more than taking photographs, so I'm looking to sell this to fund a 'scope of some description. I'd be happy to discuss p...
For those interested in our garden birds (as well as butterflies, moths, dragonflies, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, bees & wasps) the interactive data found on the below link is a fascinating source of information. You can view long-term and annual graphs of reporting rates and counts, map...
While traveling at high speed on a train between Peterborough and Grantham,I spotted what I think was a Little Owl perching on the overhead rail cable.anyone else seen a Owl on wires
Originally posted today by Jason Fisher: just had a flock of a dozen crossbills fly straight over my head while stood outside the front door in gamesley. they were heading in lees hill direction (east) this came as quite a shock, there's a rather bright red male in with them. but that's as far as i got in i...
I cant see why there is a Pink Footed Geese sighting thread,thousands are arriving,Does it matter if you see groups of 10,50 or Hundreds or what Direction they are flying in. Surely its the count at their final destination that counts,to see if there is an increase or decrease of visiting numbers
At this time of year, usually in the garden, I see a piece of bird behaviour that I find puzzling. Namely - Chiffchaffs chasing other birds - Willow Warblers seem to be equally prone to this. Typically, a Chiffchaff will remain motionless for a brief moment, apparently watching a Blue Tit (the Tits are...
Had a look at the giant lilies, cardiocrinum giganteum in the park's gardens this afternoon. They will be in flower for a few more days and worth having a look at for NT members, quite expensive otherwise
Surprised to see at least two nests still occupied by young and being visited by feeding parents. Is it usual for House Martins to be this late? I would assume this must be a second or even third brood for this season?
Hello All. I was just wondering if the Crossbills around Winter Hill appear annually at this time of year? We've been searching for the last couple of months but without success. Many thanks Chris
