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- Thu May 07, 2015 4:07 pm
- Forum: Recent Sightings
- Topic: Tincklers Lane to St Marys Eccleston
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1360
Re: Tincklers Lane to St Marys Eccleston
Just downstream from the Corn Mill bridge this afternoon on my way to the polling station, I spotted a female Goosander with at least 6 young. Couldn't tell if the family was bigger than that as they were heading around a bend away from me. Also, a Mallard with 6 young at Mill Brow. 2 Shelduck on No...
- Mon Apr 20, 2015 6:45 pm
- Forum: Recent Sightings
- Topic: Out and about 06:15 to 09:00
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2431
Re: Out and about 06:15 to 09:00
All good images but I really like the Linnet against that pale green background which makes the bird stand out really well. Looks like you placed it there for a portrait shot!
- Sat Apr 18, 2015 7:08 pm
- Forum: Recent Sightings
- Topic: Black Rabbit
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1058
Black Rabbit
This rabbit has been living nearby for at least the last 2 years.
- Sat Apr 18, 2015 3:41 pm
- Forum: Recent Sightings
- Topic: Croston today
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- Views: 733
Croston today
This year seems to have been exceptional for Ramsons with wide swathes along Grape Lane, the Yarrow, Squares Wood and the Croft Field. Much coming into flower today. 1 Brimestone, 2 Small Tortoiseshell, 1 Peacock in the Croft Field and 1 Brimstone in the Cemetery. First Willow Warbler of the year in...
- Sat Apr 11, 2015 5:39 pm
- Forum: Recent Sightings
- Topic: Croston, Grape Lane
- Replies: 0
- Views: 800
Croston, Grape Lane
At least 3 singing Blackcaps have joined the Chiffchaffs along Grape Lane/The Croft field today. I can hear one as I write this post. Kingfisher, Mandarin Duck (pair), Goosander (pair), Grey Wagtail (pair) around Mill Brow, Grape Lane. Several Nuthatch, Coal Tit and Goldcrest in song plus Great Spot...
- Thu Apr 09, 2015 5:57 pm
- Forum: Recent Sightings
- Topic: Swallow in Croston
- Replies: 0
- Views: 750
Swallow in Croston
Off on a bike ride to Southport this morning I spotted a Swallow perched on the wires outside of the chippy on Westmead Road!
- Wed Apr 08, 2015 1:52 pm
- Forum: Recent Sightings
- Topic: Butterflies 7 April
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1494
Re: Butterflies 7 April
On 8th April between the Corn Mill/Croston Village/Keeper's Cottage, Carr Lane - 5 Peacock, 8 Small Tortoiseshell, 7 Brimstone and 1 Comma. Also, the first significant hatch of upwing flies (Baetis Rhodani) I have seen this year on the river with large numbers in the air early afternoon. Couldn't se...
- Tue Apr 07, 2015 6:21 pm
- Forum: Recent Sightings
- Topic: Butterflies 7 April
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1494
Re: Butterflies 7 April
One Brimstone in my garden near Croston this afternoon
- Wed Apr 01, 2015 11:40 am
- Forum: Recent Sightings
- Topic: Barn Owl edited to add photo
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2489
Re: Barn Owl edited to add photo
Thanks for the comments. Surprised that the owl is still around this morning along the avenue which crosses North Park using the posts to watch the ground for prey. There's also a lot of standing water and a pair of Mandarin Duck have moved in to take advantage. Also 3 Buzzards, 2 of which are on th...
- Mon Mar 30, 2015 7:46 pm
- Forum: Recent Sightings
- Topic: Barn Owl edited to add photo
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2489
Re: Barn Owl edited to add photo
Thanks Chris - a picture paints a thousand words......!
Had to walk home to get the camera and hope the bird was still around!
Glad it was. It made my day.
Had to walk home to get the camera and hope the bird was still around!
Glad it was. It made my day.
- Mon Mar 30, 2015 1:18 pm
- Forum: Recent Sightings
- Topic: Barn Owl Yesterday
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1106
Barn Owl Yesterday
Another photo of the Grape Lane Barn Owl and it wasn't hunting for cows!
- Sun Mar 29, 2015 8:09 pm
- Forum: Recent Sightings
- Topic: Barn Owl edited to add photo
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2489
Barn Owl edited to add photo
Barn Owl along edge of Grape Lane and North Park this afternoon. It was perched on a fence post and I got to within 20 metres for stunning views.
- Thu Mar 19, 2015 12:47 pm
- Forum: Recent Sightings
- Topic: Osprey sighting
- Replies: 0
- Views: 863
Osprey sighting
I bumped into a couple in Croston who are birders visiting the area for a few days from the Midlands. They told me they saw an Osprey this morning which, by their description, was moving North West in the area of the E-shaped Pond. On my walk down to the village I heard 3 or 4 singing Chiffchaff. On...
- Wed Feb 04, 2015 4:01 pm
- Forum: Recent Sightings
- Topic: Search for the lesser spotted woodpecker .
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2560
Re: Search for the lesser spotted woodpecker .
Count me in too Gary
- Tue Jan 20, 2015 4:06 pm
- Forum: Recent Sightings
- Topic: Tincklers Lane to St Marys, Eccleston
- Replies: 16
- Views: 5574
Re: Tincklers Lane to St Marys, Eccleston
Hi John,
The number had increased to 8 Mandarin(5 males) at 3.30 this afternoon. Viewed from the bend opposite Mill Brow on Grape Lane.
The number had increased to 8 Mandarin(5 males) at 3.30 this afternoon. Viewed from the bend opposite Mill Brow on Grape Lane.