That sounds like a great way to approach things - visiting a variety of different habitats in each season of the year. It should certainly give your grandson the chance to see a good number of species.
Whilst I can't give you (at least off the top of my head) a list of sites to visit, some of the Bolton birders should be able to help, I can provide you with some information on the national Bird Atlas and GM Breeding Atlas 2008-11. There is a separate section on this forum for the GM Atlas which is worth having a look at.
If you would like to drop me a pm with your email address, I can send you some info on how the records you and your grandson collect can be used for both Atlases. Also have a look at the Bird Atlas and Bird Surveys section on Manchester Birding and the section on Bird Recording and County Rarities.
Best of luck
Steve
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The Watergrove Skyline (January 2010) - before desecration.
last week my 15 year old grandson asked me if i would help him with his duke of edinburgh,s award for his skill he wants to do bird watching.i only have a brief idear of what it intails bronze silver and gold 3month and 50 species, 6 months and 12 month. I have sugested we do 4 differant habitat sites in each quarter winter spring summer and autumn do a weekly diary of one site moses gate or doe hay res if we can get on (its closer to home ) it would be nice if the work he does would be of use to one/any of the bto serveys I would appreciate any in put/help from the board from any one who can help ,may have done something like this before, sites to pick (we are based in farnworth) I have a good basic birdwatching skill level but there is always room for improvement and the practice will do me good any help appreciated am i out of my depth! graeme
any help appreciated am i out of my depth!