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by Jed Kirkham
Sat Nov 20, 2021 3:11 pm
Forum: Recent Sightings
Topic: On the mosses at dawn .
Replies: 3
Views: 303

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 ...
by Jed Kirkham
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,...
by Jed Kirkham
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!
by Jed Kirkham
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...
by Jed Kirkham
Sun Nov 07, 2021 12:55 pm
Forum: Field Trips
Topic: Brockholes Field Trip 07.11.21
Replies: 1
Views: 2154

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...
by Jed Kirkham
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, ...
by Jed Kirkham
Sat Oct 16, 2021 2:58 pm
Forum: Recent Sightings
Topic: Early morning Great Hill
Replies: 0
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...
by Jed Kirkham
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...
by Jed Kirkham
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.
by Jed Kirkham
Fri Sep 03, 2021 10:08 am
Forum: Recent Sightings
Topic: Garden Birds
Replies: 0
Views: 131

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...
by Jed Kirkham
Tue Jul 06, 2021 1:38 pm
Forum: Recent Sightings
Topic: Evening walk Woods & Moors
Replies: 0
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...
by Jed Kirkham
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...
by Jed Kirkham
Mon Jun 21, 2021 5:28 pm
Forum: Recent Sightings
Topic: Into Summer with Mistle Thrushes
Replies: 0
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...
by Jed Kirkham
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
by Jed Kirkham
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 ...

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