I was in my local Hoyles Park, Bury the other day with my dog and I saw a red bird which I can't identify. It was a bright rufus red with cream on its chest, underwing and under tail. I spied it on the ground and it was about as fat as a blackbird but longer. It flew up to a tree. The wings were slender and the tail l...
I don't mean actually dabbing one with paint. What I'm referring to is behaviour, mainly concerning Black Headed Gulls. Its behaviour that's fascinated me for a while, and was very apparent on my recent trip to Scotsmans Flash, it's akin to a practice in soccer. Black Headed Gulls will select either...
A walk around this morning looking for fungi produced; Golden Spindles (3 clumps, rare in area) Pink Waxcap (lots - a good year for it) Meadow Coral Yellow Club Scarlet Caterpillar Club Snowy Waxcap Meadow Waxcap Dung Roundhead Vermillion Waxcap plus a few other bits and pieces Dave
For those who don't know it Halsall Moss is another of the areas between the A5147 Maghull to Scarisbrick Road and the A565 Formby bypass next to Plex Moss - we did both today on the way to Marshside. There is generally something to see in the big skys over the mosses but today the action or lack of it was on t...
Hi I have half a day to waste in the Manchester area and am looking to get out and see some birds - the only additional issue being I'm a woman who is quite nervous and used to going with somebody else. Is there anywhere good I could spend a half day (willing to drive out around the North West and RSPB member) w...
If anyone has a spare, or indeed just one they are willing to part with, 2008 Greater Manchester Annual County Bird Report could they please let me know. Cheers.
A friend described a bird she had seen in her garden in Chorlton. She knows little about birds, but from the description and the victim (a pigeon), I assume it was a peregrine. Anyone else seen a peregrine in urban Chorlton cum Hardy? She said it had large talons and she was very pleased it was tucking int...
On the way over to Liverpool early this afternoon to see our new grandson, born this morning at 04.18, there was a Great Grey Shrike on top of one the smaller slip-road side trees as we joined the M56 motorway at junction 8 - had an excellent view as my wife was driving. On the return journey as we were cross...
Had a long walk from Ashworth Moor Res down into Deeply Vale this afternoon 1 Buzzard being mobbed by 3 Carrion crows 1 Snipe 1 Kestrel 15+ Fieldfares 4 Chaffinch 2 Greenfinch 3 Long tailed Tits 3 Robins 1 Grey Heron 4 Canada 2 Feral Pigeons 4 Wood Pigeon 2 Lapwing 2 Jay 6 Magpie 8 Meadow Pipits Pete -- Edite...
If anybody wants this book please send me a pm,don't want owt for it,could either collect it or send me a stamped self address envelope(at least 9ins x 7ins,and reasonably strong). -- Edited by Ian McKerchar on Saturday 31st of January 2015 07:46:10 PM
The latest Cheshire & Wirral Bird Report has just come off the presses and we have several copies of it, the 2013 report, in the shop at Focalpoint. The price is £8 and has details of birds well watched by many GM Birders such as the Buff-bellied Pipit & Siberian Chiffchaff at Burton Marsh, Stil...
Like new - in very fine condition-hardly 967 Species described in detail and illustrated in colour. Fifth Edition (dated 2008) Fully revised and updated. £7.99 Please ask if you have any questions at all.
Used but all fully working order. £50 for both but would consider selling separately. Adapter alone retails for £55 -- Edited by Ian McKerchar on Wednesday 21st of January 2015 04:29:30 PM
The seal found in a newton- le -willows field has died after being treated for pneumonia at RSPCA east winch in Norfolk, known as dumbledore the seal deterioated after spending 26 days in care and sadly died on Saturday night.
Not just about birds but...... Thursday 12th February 7.30pm Countryside Suite @ Winwick Leisure Centre Will be giving a slide show and talk on the formation of Pennington Flash Country park and how LOS helped save it from destruction. The slides depict the sites Industrial heritage, its developm...
Interesting article on the BBC News today (Mum recorded it) and again on Northwest Tonight regarding the missing Whooper Swan cygnet. Seems they've found it. In Ireland! (Inch Wildfowl Reserve at Donegal) Good news! They glammed it up a bit saying it sparked an international search and later said i...
Not a birding day as such but given the fact it wasn't raining for once had a family trip to Mr Gormley's iron men at Crosby and then on to Hightown. It was extremely windy and the sea was very rough so didn't pick up much of interest at either place. However as the sun started to drop in the West big numbers, p...
Superb tripod with central hide clamp and which currently retails at £168 Tripod been used only in Spain and in excellent condition. I have the same tripod for use in the UK. Apartment in Spain now sold, thus the first tripod now surplus to requirements. Hide clamp a real bonus as, if you're birding Lei...
Following on from the May 2014 birdwatching cruise at Salford Quays and along the Manchester Ship canal, Salford City Council and the Greater Manchester Local Record Centre are running our first winter cruise which will follow more or less the same route as in spring, going past Pomona Dock. Whilst...
We have recently taken in on commission sale a Swarovski ATX 85 Telescope which we are sure will be sold to the first person to look at it. This was an unwanted gift (don't know how that is, because I would worship anyone who gave me that as a present!!) and as a result is almost un-used. It is boxed and in min...
For a generation, Bill Oddie was one of the anarchic trio of The Goodies, one of the most popular comedy shows of the 1970s, before going on to more than 30 years as one of the most recognisable faces in wildlife broadcasting. Although an interest in the natural world remained throughout his time as a co...
Hi All, Just a heads up that we have a good number of jobs on-line at the moment including part-time, full-time, temporary and permanent in the Greater Manchester area. Its a great organisation to work for and these jobs are a good way of getting your foot in the door ..... just like I did 7 years ago! http...
To suit Nikon Fieldscope Mk 11 & 111. Came with the scope which is four years old. Used a couple of times then effectively boxed and in own case included in the sale. As new, in mint condition. I have seen these currently advertised at £156, £165, £235 and £292 new. Price £99 plus any postage of around...
In mint condition and totally unmarked. Lens been protected from day one with Hoya 58mm UV Filter. Lowepro carry case and remote charger included. Well known camera specialists in Manchester have same set up currently for sale, second hand, at £199.99 Superb entry level DSLR. Any inspection welco...
