Not posted before but I do the WEBs and BTO surveys locally. There is an active Kingfisher nest but it is a sight that often gets disturbed by dog walkers but I have watched the male in and out of the nest hole three times in this past week. Also tawny owl chick calling in the evening in the Riversvale area. -...
Has everyone missed the excellent article.
I for one have an unlimited appetite for all literature regarding birds, as for the journals i must admit to subscribing to them all, afraid I might miss out on something.
have always thought that ALULA was not in english now I know different and have signe...
Just discovered this beautiful little area after being put onto it by a neighbour. Basically its bordered by the east lancs road to the north and Newton Road to the south with the western boundary being the railway line. The footpath on it follows a little babbling brook for most of its way by the side of...
Good condition. No lens. Includes 3 batteries, mains charger, 4 GB Sandisk Extreme III compact flash card & correct D300 Nikon strap, manual. LCD display has had hard plastic cover on from new so no scratches. Genuine UK import bought new from London Camera Exchange. Used as a 2nd body for the las...
...as I live within Greater Manchester but on the border with West Yorkshire.
A visit to Pugney's CP (Wakefield) on 15th December produced Cetti's warbler, Water rail, Kingfisher, lots of Reedbunting, Redpoll flying over much of the time...& numerous duck species (although the Ferrugino...
Looking to buy a mid-priced pair of bins - to date I have been learning birding using a very basic pair of Japanese glasses bought for me in 1975!! I think I have now decided to stay with the hobby and splash out some cash...... Looking at a website called bestbinocularreviews, I am attracted to the Hawke...
PRACTICA 25-75 x 90mm SPOTTING SCOPE and VELBON C600 FLUID VIDEO TRIPOD - £120 ONO Unwanted gift, both scope and tripod are unused and in manufacturers original packaging. UK mainland delivery could be arranged for £9 PRACTICA 25-75 x 90mm SPOTTING SCOPE This versatile nitrogen filled, fully wate...
We are having an Opticron In-store Day this Saturday 7th December. The Opticron Rep, Chris Galvin, will be available to answer questions & help and will bring several models not readily available in the shop. There will be free food & drink, including Yvonne's famous Cupcakes and a free to e...
Brand new, never used pair of Opticron Adventurer 8 x32 wp, waterproof roof prism binos. Ideal for starter pair, children or as spare pair in car etc. rrp £69.00, will except £45.00 ono 07539 839015. -- Edited by Ivan Ellison on Saturday 17th of August 2013 08:55:47 PM-- Edited by Ivan Ellison on Satur...
Someone stole a pair of Swarovski EL Swarovision EL 10x32 Binoculars (worth £1600) from one of the Viewpoint Optics who were exhibitors at a Wetland Centre in Lancashire yesterday. Unfortunately for them, they had our GoPro camera running and filmed this.... if you can name the guy in the light grey...
Sony DCR-SX30E SD Camcorder For Sale Good condition, spare long life battery, 60x optical zoom, ideal for birds. You are welcome to try it out. £50-- Edited by Ian McKerchar on Monday 25th of November 2013 06:03:22 PM
There's a goldfinch that frequents my feeders on a daily basis. It doesn't fly on, feed and fly off like the others but flies onto the feed, perches there for ages and nibbles. I've seen it stay for over an hour and only fly off when spooked. I'm sure it would stay all day if it could. Has anyone noticed this...
Nikon Scope For Sale. Older model green armour, 70mm with 20x eye piece, comes with stay on case. Good condition. You are welcome to come and try it out. £125 Manchester -- Edited by Ian McKerchar on Saturday 23rd of November 2013 10:57:22 AM
This year the BTO will be surveying breeding Woodcock. Members will receive details in the February BTO News. I have already been given a list of sites to survey. However, the last Woodcock survey was in 2003, just before I took over as BTO Rep and after my predecessor had resigned, so I have no record of...
What state is the heronry in Botany Bay Wood at Worlsey. Is it monitored and can anyone help me with the present population of breeding herons there. Eddie King
Rare Bird Alert reported a Bonaparte's Gull earlier noted in the southern part of Lymm as roosting at Rostherne Mere last night. This is tantalisingly close to the R. Bollin (the Greater Manchester boundary hereabouts), barely a mile away to the NE of the mere. I don't know if there are any suitable ro...
Nikon D300 (Body) Semi Pro Camera, with spare battery and shutter release cable. Boxed in mint condition. Ideal body for bigger lenses. £425 Manchester -- Edited by Ian McKerchar on Wednesday 13th of November 2013 11:48:20 PM
Accepting that all of the smaller common birds (tits, finches, etc) need to eat very regularly through the autumn & winter months to survive, is there any particular common garden bird's feeding habit that can be taken as a sign of a bad winter ahead?
A title like that has got to attract the attention of our best Larophiles hasn't it? Basically it's just something different I observed last night. Normally when I'm round Viridor Wood in he late afternoon or early evening, all the gull movement is generally north westwards towards the Wigan Flashe...
Yesterday I received a text from a friend asking me for help to identify a bird that was in their Offerton garden on woodlands drive near to the cricket club, it was clearly a Woodcock in the middle of the day.
I thought I would share this sighting but also wondered if anybody else had ever seen one before...
I've been approached by Phil Lee who works for the Forestry Commission. He's looking for someone to lead Dawn Chorus walks at Ashtons Field, Farnworth next spring. Expenses are payable and a Forestry Commission staff member would also be present. Dates to be arranged by mutual covenience. If you'r...
I'm selling these on behalf of a friend. Opticron GS 815 GA scope with 16-72x magnification eyepiece - £320 Delta 8x42 binoculars - £40 Opticron hide clamp - £20 Please PM me if you are interested.
Coming home today through Painswick Park Wythenshawe,Of all the Canada Geese One was ringed.Why Do the ring Canada Geese,How far do these Geese roam? I was under the illusion that they always stay local as they were introduced to this country,
I've been considering purchasing one of these now that I've got an iPhone 4S. I've noted that Kowa make an adapter but will it fit my Opticron ES80 GA ED v3 scope?
Calumet in Piccadilly, Manchester are having another one of their 'Open Days' tomorrow (31st October) from 10am to 4pm, where you can have your DSLR's sensor cleaned for free (only 1 per person). There's also a programme of talks and demonstrations throughout the day. Full details here: http://ww...
