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- Sat Nov 20, 2021 3:11 pm
- Forum: Recent Sightings
- Topic: On the mosses at dawn .
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Re: On the mosses at dawn .
I was there yesterday 14.45-1615hrs on way back from Hesketh OM. There were about 90 Whooper Swans around the pool, with Mute Swan (2) several Greylags and Pink Footed too. 2 Greenfinch at the depot and small flocks of Linnet, Chaffinch and Goldfinch hereabouts. Sparrowhawk (1 F), 12 Grey Partridge ...
- Wed Nov 10, 2021 8:04 pm
- Forum: Recent Sightings
- Topic: Kingfisher (not Belted!)
- Replies: 0
- Views: 140
Kingfisher (not Belted!)
Lunchtime walk Brinscall up Well Lane, through the woods and back along the Goit 1200-1330hrs Birds seen: Jackdaw, House Sparrows, Robin, Dunnock, Wren, Carrion Crow, Magpies, Fieldfare - ca 10 at Ratten Clough, Kestrel S of the woods, Mistle Thrush (2) at S edge of woods, Bullfinch (1M), Blackbird,...
- Wed Nov 10, 2021 7:51 pm
- Forum: Recent Sightings
- Topic: Aurora Borealis 03.11.2021
- Replies: 4
- Views: 258
Re: Aurora Borealis 03.11.2021
Good photos, unusual to see this far south. I saw Aurorawatch go red alert and tried to see with the naked eye but no luck!
- Sun Nov 07, 2021 12:58 pm
- Forum: Recent Sightings
- Topic: Fieldfares
- Replies: 0
- Views: 144
Fieldfares
Saw approx 40 from our kitchen window whilst eating breakfast 0745hrs before heading out for the Brockholes Field Trip. They circled, settled briefly atop a large Sycamore near the Goit, then off they went...
- Sun Nov 07, 2021 12:55 pm
- Forum: Field Trips
- Topic: Brockholes Field Trip 07.11.21
- Replies: 1
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Brockholes Field Trip 07.11.21
5 CDNHS members enjoyed a gentle stroll around Brockholes, 09.00-11.30hrs. The weather was fine, staying dry, NW breeze. Birds: Carrion Crow, Robin, Magpie, Redwing (ca 20), Blackbird, Wren, Chaffinch - several at the feeding station including 2 females with growths on their legs, Reed Bunting (2 at...
- Sat Oct 30, 2021 12:25 pm
- Forum: Recent Sightings
- Topic: Brinscall-Lead Mines Clough
- Replies: 0
- Views: 134
Brinscall-Lead Mines Clough
Walked over the moors to LMC yesterday (Friday 29th Oct) 1130hrs-1645hrs. The weather was a bit dreeich now and again and not much wildlife was about, possibly due to the weather. There were bonuses. Was able to get close views of Red Grouse (4) near Round Loaf, they didn't see or hear me approach, ...
- Sat Oct 16, 2021 2:58 pm
- Forum: Recent Sightings
- Topic: Early morning Great Hill
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- Views: 140
Early morning Great Hill
Walk up Great Hill 0640-0845 hrs. Great Hill shortly after first light, checking the beech trees at Dean Black Brook - no sign of Brambling/Chaffinch flocks, possibly a bit early for the beech mast which can entice these birds. ca 10 Redwing flew out of these trees, also 2 Wren. Several small flocks...
- Sun Sep 12, 2021 6:34 pm
- Forum: Recent Sightings
- Topic: Moorland walk
- Replies: 0
- Views: 141
Moorland walk
Brinscall-Solomon's temple-Great Hill Farm via fenceline track-Redmonds Edge-Hempshaws/Old Rachels-Holts Flat-Hurst Hill-Dean Black Brook-top path back to Edge Gate Lane area. 0925-1650 hrs. Birds seen/heard: Checked the fields near where the Wryneck had been seen - not sighted. 5 Magpie flew over q...
- Sun Sep 12, 2021 6:02 pm
- Forum: Recent Sightings
- Topic: Brinscall Wryneck..
- Replies: 1
- Views: 234
Re: Brinscall Wryneck..
I've been up there several times recently, not seen since Wednesday. Was there today morning and late afternoon. No sign. I assume it has moved on.
- Fri Sep 03, 2021 10:08 am
- Forum: Recent Sightings
- Topic: Garden Birds
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Garden Birds
Good to watch the fledglings grow from breeding that's taken place in/near the garden during the last few weeks: Blackbird - 1 female juv has become a regular although the adults have disappeared during the past fortnight. She's bald possibly due to mite infestation but re-growing crown feathers now...
- Tue Jul 06, 2021 1:38 pm
- Forum: Recent Sightings
- Topic: Evening walk Woods & Moors
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- Views: 161
Evening walk Woods & Moors
Evening Walk 1930-2200hrs. Heatherlea Woods, Brinscall to White Coppice - Drinkwaters- back down main track and through the woods again at dusk Woods 1st time - Goldfinch, 15 Blackbirds (est 15), Willow warbler (2), Jay (4-5), Mistle Thrush (1), stunning male Grey Wagtail at the waterfall off Well l...
- Mon Jun 28, 2021 9:41 pm
- Forum: Recent Sightings
- Topic: Moorland Walk (Sunday)
- Replies: 0
- Views: 125
Moorland Walk (Sunday)
Yesterday's walk, bit late posting... Brinscall-Great Hill Farm via straight fenceline-Redmond's Edge-Lower Hempshaws-LMC-Hurst Hill-Coppice Stile-Heatherlea Woods 1115-1730hrs Ratten Clough/Solomon's Temple: Swift (7), ca 25 Starling inc juvs, Wheatear and Stonechat pairs. Pheasant. On moor up to R...
- Mon Jun 21, 2021 5:28 pm
- Forum: Recent Sightings
- Topic: Into Summer with Mistle Thrushes
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- Views: 117
Into Summer with Mistle Thrushes
Early morning walk in and around Heatherlea Woods, Brinscall 0530-0715hrs Highlight was watching 8 Mistle Thrushes near the southern boundary of the woods, vocal and mobile, flying off towards Ratten Clough then returning, flying between trees. Tried to check which might be adult or juvs but they we...
- Mon Jun 21, 2021 5:07 pm
- Forum: Recent Sightings
- Topic: Evening walk -Adlington 17/06
- Replies: 2
- Views: 320
Re: Evening walk -Adlington 17/06
Also 2 Starling flew over The Common, near junction with Old School Lane
- Fri May 14, 2021 5:13 pm
- Forum: Recent Sightings
- Topic: YVP early doors
- Replies: 0
- Views: 145
YVP early doors
Hadn't been to YVP since before lockdowns so it was good to walk there again, today from car park to John Wood and back 0535 to 0815hrs. Small Lodge near entrance: pair Canada Geese and gosling, 5 Mallard Big Lodge: 2 Mandarin (M), pair GC Grebe, Coot on nest, another adult with grey chick. Several ...