After 11 years, including a rather exhausting spell as Atlas Organiser, I have decided to step down from the post of BTO Regional Representative for the Manchester region. My resignation will become effective in September when I have tidied up the loose ends of the 2014 surveys. My Assistant Region...
I hope to do more winter birding this season but at least need the right type of clothing. I was wondering if anyone can tell me any place in the North-west where I can buy a waterproof coat of any kind which is fully waterproof and cheap, with a hood of course.
Not to forget a strong umbrella. I want to bu...
A great mornings none stop parade of visitors this frosty morning in High Legh, 4 Red legged Partridges, 1 Great spotted woodpecker, Blue, Great, Longtailed,Coal, Willow tits, Lots of Dunnock,Chaffinch,Sparrows both types, plus all the everyday Blackbirds, Starlings, Wood pigeons, My feeder...
As this is my local stomping ground/dog walking area I thought that I'd start off a new thread. Some good birds crop up in the area and I'll keep you posted. An example being that a Bittern was seen on a small lake next to the river weaver between vale royal locks and newbridge and stayed for a few days.
£525 ono. May be prepared to split scope and eyepiece. This is a fantastic scope. Please see Tim Wilcox's review in the Focalpoint Optics forum -- Edited by Ian McKerchar on Thursday 6th of November 2014 07:53:29 AM-- Edited by Ian McKerchar on Thursday 11th of December 2014 12:11:19 PM
FS Canon 300mm f2.8 L IS USM MKI as before in near mint cond with flight case, keys and a WWS neoprene Oak camo cover. £2700. Also FS Canon 70-200mm f2.8 L IS USM MKII in near mint cond again and comes with case and box. £1200. Both these lenses are less than 5 years old at very fair prices so absolutely no offe...
Quick visit following advice from another birder at RSPB Conwy. Unfortunately no rafts of Common Scoters, no Red-breasted Mergansers or Divers of any kind that I saw, but obviously N.Wales is a good spot for these species, just none today for me. Of note: -Oystercatcher in high numbers -Redshank do...
Denzell Gardens is a park in Trafford. Formerly grounds and gardens to a Victorian pile it has other fields attached. The house is private but the grounds are a popular local park with a active local friends of group. The reason for the visit was passing I had noticed some big evergreen trees that warra...
One was apparently photographed last Wednesday near the Allen hide by two photographers, not birders. See detail on Lancaster and district BWS sightings page. If you know the photographer who still has a least one pic or even the one who deleted all his pics cos of the twig, please let Kevin Kelly know...
One red necked grebe in non breeding plumage at 1.30pm on the main lake at Doffcocker today. Was very flighty. Watched it fly half the length of the lake and was unsettled. Lost it as I watched 40+ Tufted ducks fly in and despite extensive searching could not find it again. Record shots were taken. Was al...
I've found a willing volunteer (and driver!) to use the free entry for a guest which came with my RSPB membership. I'm hoping to get out a little further afield than usual (we're Manchester based), perhaps 2 hours or thereabouts. What might be a good reserve to visit at this time of year? We would prefer...
Since I took out a new mobile phone contract with EE, eleven months ago, I have had this Forum content blocked 3 times. Tonight it took me 50 minutes to get through to EE and get this site unblocked. During this time, with my eardrums ringing from continuous pop music, plus spurious advice on how to use EE...
Hi all In my day-job with Red Rose Forest I am working with Trafford Council to improve the condition of the Transpennine Trail. The section running between the fences at Alty Sewage Works has been identified as being in need of scraping back and having vegetation controlled. We are liaising with UU a...
Am I alone in getting a little concerned about the increasing numbers of these alian birds being reported in our area?. Should we not be concerned about their impact on our native birdlife and I wonder if they should be controlled ( I mean killed obviously) now whilst their numbers are relatively smal...
Originally posted today by MJKeating: Really nice first visit to the woodland walk yesterday morning. Of interest: Nuthatch - 6 Blue Tit Possible Willow Warbler but only got a fleeting view as it went into the bank of the stream. Just the markings on the eye made me think it was this. Dead Buzzard on the...
Just heard this on the grapevine 5 to6 weeks of tree clearance due to start on Monday from A49 to Poolstock then along Scotmans & Pearsons to Westwood .
Includes clearing everything on railway embankment down to Scotmans I take it is for the new road.
Supposedly been a press release but in what I d...
Hiya All Focalpoint Optics' final Optics Event of 2014 happens later this month as we host an Opticron In-Store Day at our Higher Whitley Showroom. The event will be held on Saturday 29th November, with our usual Saturday opening hours of 10am until 4pm applying. Chris Galvin, birder, photo...
Just watching masterchef on bbc the tests they gave for five chefs plus the demo with the Asian lady on how to do it was to prepare a wild woodcock. I know these wild birds get shot for food. But watching the untrained chefs who had never done this before mashing up the birds which no doubt went in the bin was...
Anyone who fancies a day or half a day in a hide this winter,where you are almost guarenteed most common species,only a few feet away from your lens.on set up feeding perches,where you cannot see the feed,all looking very natural(check out any I have in the galleries on here for Glazebury,and they wer...
Sand Martins. I am asking your forum if it would be worthwhile to request of HH Smith, the builders at Radcliffe Market, if they could provide nest holes to help sand martins, who come every year, or do they think it would it be interfering with the birds.Thanks. I am a keen follower of your forum and am am...
Found liverwort Conocephalom Conicum (Snakeskin liverwort) today very aromatic when crushed huge spead of it on a damp wall. Also Leycesteria formosa (Himalayan Honeysuckle in flower Stoneclough bridge. -- Edited by Ian McKerchar on Wednesday 5th of November 2014 10:19:11 AM
Hi I am looking now to purchase a Hide Clamp......can anyone recommend a decent quality one. I have been searching the 'net for a decent one so anyone who can give a recommendation it wouldbe appreciated Thanks
Barbour Berwick Endurance. Olive Green with original hood. Size Large. This one of Barbour's 'Beathables' range. Other than a small (approx 5mm) repaired hole on one sleeve and a tiny bit of loose stitching on one pocket this jacket is in excellent condition. Barbour advertise these as waterproof...
Hi there, I'm new to this. I was wondering if anyone an recommend any groups? I live in Manchester but there doesn't look to be many out there. I've been going to Dunham Massey quite a bit but only ever seem to see crows. I did see an unusual green bird a few weeks back which I think might have been a green wood...
Not wishing to detract from Tony's excellent offer but if anyone wants a more complete run of Birding World I have Twitching (vol 1) and Birding World (vols 1-25) listed for sale further down this thread and am open to any reasonable offer. Cheers John -- Edited by John Rayner on Sunday 2nd of November 2...
