Had a Chiff Chaff in the garden on and off since Christmas - this morning in the sunshine it was actually attempting a bit of a song! Spring is on its way!

A pair, at least, back on the bird table - not seen them since last April.

Late fledging on 1st October of 3 House Martins near Harbour Lane, Heapey - 2nd brood - first fledged in late August. Hope they migrate successfully!

Heard strange but vaguely familiar call coming from back garden. In top of oak tree a Ringed-necked Parakeet - call very similar to Australian variety! Looked very out of place, stayed around the surrounding gardens for most of afternoon - last seen flying off towards hospital.

Given the concerns re. the huge drop in Hedgehog numbers in recent years I have to say that this year I've seen more Hedgehogs than in the last few years. Unfortunately a few dead on the roads - particularly A674 towards Blackburn, West Way around Astley Village. Also got a couple of regulars in the...

A welcome visit last night to our garden from an adult Hedgehog - see he odd droppings around but first time seen an actual Hedgehog in the garden this year.

Just an update on a couple of local rookeries - Tan House Lane now 3 (previously 1) St Chads now 10 (previously 8 )

Maybe Chorley birders with their hundreds should be playing cricket for England!!!!!

I'd go for a Buzzard? but stand to be corrected!

Good stuff - My old next door neighbour lived on the eastern bank of Yarrow Reservoir in the late 19 Century (family name Sutton) she told some wonderful tales!

BTO confirm 90% drop in Siskins this year - comparatively mild weather has meant little or restricted movement from breeding grounds - shame - missed the little souls on my bird table!

Hi Mark - sounds great - look forward to seeing it - have you had any contact with Eric Issacs the geologist from Heath Charnock - has spent a huge mount of time on the moor and has some super knowledge of the place- he did a lecture for Chorley Historical Society a few weeks ago - I'm sure they wil...

Who would thought 30 years ago we would see such birds from our homes!

Lapwing numbers continue to increase - 137 on there this morning plus 230+ Starlings, 36 BH Gulls, 17 Jackdaws - oh - and a pair of Bullfinches in adjoining hedge.

Passing L R Rivington Reservoir this afternoon - looked over wall to gaze into the fog! However in the mist were 20 +/- Grey Lags - may have been more or less but very foggy- also 20+ Mallard, 60+ BH Gulls