The Godwits flew off west at 10.22, also seen were a female Sparrowhawk, 10 Swallows, 1 House Martin and a singing Common Whitethroat at Great Hanging Bridge Compound.

Godwit, House Martin and Whitethroat takes my year list challenge to 119

Well done on your Century Gary.

Thanks Gareth, it is a pretty little thing.

Found in my house at Great Knowley today, I would be grateful if one of our moth experts could identify it for me please.

Great shots Peter.

Rivington Road (Georges Lane), Rivington - shrouded in mist so poor visibility - Black-headed Gulls, Woodpigeon, 5 Carrion Crows, 2 Magpies, 3 Robins, 1 Goldfinch, 2+ Lesser Redpoll and 1 Chaffinch heard, 1 Dunnock and 3 singing Skylark. Belmont Reservoir - thousands of Black-headed Gulls, 4+ Herrin...

Birds seen/heard - 5 Common Buzzard circling over Stronstey Bank, 1 Kestrel, 2 Raven, 4 Carrion Crow, 2 Magpie, 2 Curlew, several Woodpigeon, 2 Stock Dove, Great Spotted Woodpecker and Nuthatch heard, 3 Skylark, 12 singing Willow Warblers, 2 singing Chiffchaff, 1 Treecreeper, 2 Robin, 3 Dunnock, 2 W...

Ward's Reservoir 15th night patrolled 11.04.24 - 30 Toads saved and 1 Frog (all were heading away from the reservoir).
Running Total - 591 Toads, 19 Frogs and 11 Palmate Newts

Thanks to all the patrollers.

Ward's Reservoir 14th night patrolled 10.04.24 - 6 Toads saved (all 6 were heading away from the reservoir).
Running Total - 561 Toads, 18 Frogs and 11 Palmate Newts

Thanks to all the patrollers.

One this morning over Brinscall Moor.

Ward's Reservoir 13th night patrolled 08.04.24 - 12 Toads saved.
Running Total - 555 Toads, 18 Frogs and 11 Palmate Newts

Thanks to all the patrollers.

Ward's Reservoir 12th night patrolled 06.04.24 - 34 Toads, 1 Frog and 1 Palmate Newt saved.
Running Total - 543 Toads, 18 Frogs and 11 Palmate Newts

Thanks to all the patrollers.

Nice shots Peter.

Eyes Lane, Bretherton - 2 siging Chiffchaff, Robin, Dunnock, 6+ Chaffinch, Blackbird, Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow, Magpie, 2 Corn Bunting, 1 Reed Bunting, several Skylark singing, 30+ Black-headed Gulls, 3 Goosander in flight, 3 Shelduck, 4+ Lapwing. No birds on any of the manure heaps. Croston Moss, G...

Thanks Peter.