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by lindsay
Thu Apr 26, 2018 5:42 pm
Forum: Brockholes Nature Reserve
Topic: swifts
Replies: 0
Views: 2462

swifts

Several swifts arrived on the reserve this week as well as increasing numbers of Whimbrel .
by lindsay
Sun Apr 22, 2018 4:20 pm
Forum: Brockholes Nature Reserve
Topic: Savi`s warbler
Replies: 0
Views: 2490

Savi`s warbler

One heard (and confirmed as such) this morning in reeds around meadow lake
by lindsay
Fri Apr 20, 2018 8:54 pm
Forum: Recent Sightings
Topic: Pipistrelle
Replies: 0
Views: 449

Pipistrelle

Just seen my first Pipistrelle flying around the house tonight!
by lindsay
Fri Apr 20, 2018 6:39 pm
Forum: Recent Sightings
Topic: Swallows
Replies: 0
Views: 523

Swallows

My first sightings of Swallows In the village this year, seen yesterday on Bury Lane (WIthnell)
by lindsay
Fri Apr 20, 2018 1:49 pm
Forum: Recent Sightings
Topic: Cuckoo
Replies: 5
Views: 1974

Re: Cuckoo

Thanks Janice, I was just sitting in my garden in Withnell wondering if I might hear one soon! :D
by lindsay
Sat Feb 17, 2018 8:24 am
Forum: Brockholes Nature Reserve
Topic: Bittern
Replies: 0
Views: 2628

Bittern

The Bittern, which has stayed all winter was particularly obliging yesterday and spent a lot of time showing itself in the area close to the Osprey pole on Meadow Lake. Many Lapwing on site, plus Goldeneye, Wigeon and Pochard. Willow Tit reported in Boilton Wood last week.
by lindsay
Fri Nov 17, 2017 10:30 am
Forum: Recent Sightings
Topic: Roe Deer
Replies: 0
Views: 623

Roe Deer

Female seen this morning at the Brinscall end of the Heights bridleway between Brinscall and Withnell.
by lindsay
Sun Nov 05, 2017 7:45 pm
Forum: Brockholes Nature Reserve
Topic: Whoopers and Bittern
Replies: 1
Views: 3102

Re: Whoopers and Bittern

Bittern is being seen regularly on Meadow Lake particularly at dusk. Whoopers are also dropping in fairly often and Hawfinch seen flying over daily. The Starling murmuration has been seen over the reserve every evening since last weekend.
by lindsay
Sun Oct 29, 2017 6:37 pm
Forum: Brockholes Nature Reserve
Topic: Whoopers and Bittern
Replies: 1
Views: 3102

Whoopers and Bittern

4 Whooper Swans today on No 1 Pit plus Bittern reportedly present since Friday and confirmed by regular site birders today on Meadow Lake. Seen at dusk flying from the east side adjacent to the Village to the north west corner towards to Motorway. Landed in the entrance road corner of the lake. 2 Ha...
by lindsay
Mon Aug 28, 2017 12:29 pm
Forum: Brockholes Nature Reserve
Topic: Osprey
Replies: 0
Views: 2864

Osprey

We have had some brilliant views of an Osprey over the Visitor Village this weekend. Seen on Saturday morning fishing in Meadow Lake and again this morning fishing along the Ribble and over Meadow Lake again. Hobby and Kingfishers also being seen regularly.
by lindsay
Wed Aug 09, 2017 6:29 pm
Forum: Brockholes Nature Reserve
Topic: Hobby and juvenille Cuckoo
Replies: 0
Views: 2835

Hobby and juvenille Cuckoo

Hobbies are showing well at the moment at various locations around the reserve. Also a juvenile cuckoo present for over a week, showing well from the backless hide on No 1 Pit.
by lindsay
Wed Aug 09, 2017 6:24 pm
Forum: Flowering Plants - First Dates
Topic: Broad Leaved Heleborine - Euxton
Replies: 1
Views: 1281

Re: Broad Leaved Heleborine - Euxton

One in flower on the path from Abbey Village to WIthnell, growing through the tarmac near the indian restaurant. 2nd one had flower strimmed but the plant remains.
by lindsay
Mon Apr 03, 2017 7:50 pm
Forum: Recent Sightings
Topic: Birkacre
Replies: 0
Views: 693

Birkacre

Not my usual haunt but lovely walk through the woods today. Dipper seen (fetching food back to the nest site?). Goldcrest, LTTs and nesting swan.
by lindsay
Fri Mar 17, 2017 2:49 pm
Forum: Butterfly Species and other insects - First Dates
Topic: Small tortoiseshell butterfly
Replies: 0
Views: 1015

Small tortoiseshell butterfly

One seen in the garden on Tuesday 14/3/17
by lindsay
Mon Mar 13, 2017 7:02 pm
Forum: Recent Sightings
Topic: Belmont Reservoir / withnell nature reserve .
Replies: 9
Views: 3234

Re: Belmont Reservoir / withnell nature reserve .

I thought he meant Withnell Fold, had me confused for a minute! Thanks.

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