Just to add -thanks to Jed for the recording, Graham for leading and organising the tour. Very impressive work being undertaken by a Community Trust with a real dedication and determination to preserve and enhance a valued habitat -really positive.

Mixed flock of rooks and jackdaws -total of 80, roughly 50/50 between the two on field for horses. One rabbit -this is the one warren in the area that seems to be flourishing-many others are abandoned.

UPDATE re parking
Roadworks in Grimsargh,so turn down Elston Lane then first right after 100 yards and park.

A new venue for us. Grimsargh Wetlands has been created from Grimsargh Reservoirs and seems to attract a good selection of wildfowl in winter. Access is from the B2643 Preston Road in Grimsargh opposite the junction with Elston Lane at SD59037. Allow time to find somewhere to park. Meet at the acces...

A new venue for us. Grimsargh Wetlands has been created from Grimsargh Reservoirs and seems to attract a good selection of wildfowl in winter. Access is from the B2643 Preston Road in Grimsargh opposite the junction with Elston Lane at SD59037. Allow time to find somewhere to park. Meet at the acces...

The Impact Of Over Fishing November 21 at 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Not a topic we have had at our meetings before. Christine Glaze from the Lancashire Wildlife Trust will bring us up to date on this subject which has ramifications both for the future of wildlife and also of humans. St Mary’s Parish Centre ...

The Impact Of Over Fishing November 21 at 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Not a topic we have had at our meetings before. Christine Glaze from the Lancashire Wildlife Trust will bring us up to date on this subject which has ramifications both for the future of wildlife and also of humans. St Mary’s Parish Centre ...

Curious behaviour observed: a blue tit or tits flying repeatedly to a nest box sited on the house -caught on trail camera as well as seen by me; unlikely to be roosting because this is not just in the evening but throughout the day and the birds are in and out quite quickly. Question is -could blue ...

Excellent report Jed -good to see new faces on the trip -hope you enjoyed it.

The next field trip is a visit to Eyes Lane, Bretherton, on Saturday 2nd November.

Park in Eyes Lane at the top of the drive down to Bank Hall (Grid Ref SD 470202 approx). The visit commences at 9.30 am.

Female calling and what sounded like two -or possibly more -males making a sustained racket (obviously not the correct technical term) in response-Gt Knowley last evening about 10.

A request =if you are intending to have a hot drink at the interval. if you could bring your own reusable mug or cup that would be much appreciated -thank you.

Dead hedgehog, Moss Lane Whittle today

Just published -another superb Lancashire Bird Report -very professional and a top read.
Why not join the Lancashire and Cheshire Fauna Society -the report is free to members -and you can help fund further publications as well.

https://lacfs.org.uk/

Three feeding over Great Knowley this evening -suspect a nest site still active.