Rossendale Bird Sightings

brian · brian

0730-1130 Bright but cold 5/8 degrees. All our usual species are doing well, the following are of interest I hope, Chiffchaff two pair both nesting. Willow Warbler seven different individuals some singing. Blackcap three males and two females in a group displaying, two more males on there own...

Bigbadbob · Bigbadbob

Afternoon E.B.S.W. very low numbers of wagtail & absence of hirundines. 2 Oystercatcher c3 Pied Wagtail 2m Reed Bunting 1 Willow Warbler in song 1 Blackcap in song close to main gates Dipper & Grey Wagtail at confluence of the Irwell & Ogden 1 Nuthatch calling Irwell Vale 1 Chiffchaff &...

Bigbadbob · Bigbadbob

15:00hrs approx. Chiffchaff singing nr Edenfield church. E.B.S.W. c100 hirundines mostly Swallows but c20 House Martin c30 Pied Wagtail 2m Reed Bunting 1 Blackcap c4 Willow Warbler in song round and about but cold W. wind not helping song birds. Bob.

johnh · johnh

4 swallows

pfyldes · pfyldes

Clough Bottom Common Sandpiper 1 Swallow 3 Curlew 3 minimum heard Grey Wagtail 1 pair Pied Wagtail 1 pair Redpoll 3 over calling Meadow Pipit c15 Sky Lark c20 Chaffinch plenty calling Wren 3 Wood pigeon 5 pair L,B.B.Gull 4 over Dunnock calling birds Kestrel 1 m Mallard 5m pfyldes and johnh

KEVIN LISTER · KEVIN LISTER

Park Road Waterfoot - 1 chiffchaff & 1 pr long tailed tits Trickett's Memorial - 1 green woodpecker, 1 great spotted woodpecker, 1 nuthatch at last years nest hole, 3 brambling seen others heard. Seat Naze - 2 lapwing, 1 kestrel heard, 1 skylark, 4 meadow pipit, 2 chiffchaff, 1 willow warbler, 1...

KEVIN LISTER · KEVIN LISTER

cormorant - 1 flew down the Irwell Valleygrey heron - 14 at Warthwoodcock - 1 at Warthsparrowhawk - male soaring over Whinberry Wood at Lower Cloughfoldstock dove - 2 at Warthgreat spotted woodpecker - 1 drumming in Trickett's Memorialgreen woodpecker - 1 yaffling in Trickett's Memorial & 1 ya...

Kathy · Kathy

Before I leave, I'd like to ask if anyone has ever seen a blackbird with a white feather? One lives in my garden (he's there right now as I type this) and the white feather is on one side only. Has anyone seen this before?

KEVIN LISTER · KEVIN LISTER

Canada goose - 1 pr on the river at Irwell Vale & 1pr at Lumb Valegoosander - 1pr and a female in different areassparrowhawk - 1 female over EBSW & 1 male over Chattertonpheasant - 1 male on the road at Manchester Road flew into Crow Trees & another calling bird at the rear of the soap worksgre...

Bigbadbob · Bigbadbob

11/4/14 - Highlights from a walk from Reedsholme to Plunge. Chiffchaff, Goldcrest,Coal Tit all singing at Leabrook Pr Pheasant +1m at Cribden Clough, how often does anybody see a pair? 1 Buzzard over Balladen school chivved by crows c4 Brambling Lomas Lane nr Carr House amongst beech and oak - old...

C Bel · C Bel

Had my 1st Willow Warbler of the year singing behind Asda Rawtenstall today... Craig.

pfyldes · pfyldes

E.B.S.W. and circuit Willow Warbler 4 Chiff Chaff 1 Swallow 4 minimum Sand Martin 2 Blackcap 2 Song Thrush 3 calling Greenfinch 3 calling B.H.Gull 2 Pied Wagtail c12 Corvids numerous pfyldes and johnh

Bigbadbob · Bigbadbob

10:00am approx. Pr Long Tailed Tit nest building 4 Sand Martin feeding over water 1 Wheatear 2 m Reed Bunting c3 Pied Wagtail 3 Redpoll over-flying then c10 flock on feeders at Cotton Row. 1 Willow Warbler 1 Raven 4m Mallard 1 Oystercatcher Curlew in 3 areas on moorland 1pr Mistle Thrush 1 Little Owl Bob...

Bigbadbob · Bigbadbob

1 chiffchaff in song at Holden Wood Drive just off Mercer Cresent Helmshore - seems to have been a good passage of this species this year. I must have heard chiffchaffs singing from at least a dozen different sites over the last week and half. Bob.

pfyldes · pfyldes

Cowm Res Redpoll 4 feeding on alders Green Woodpecker 1 yaffling Chiff Chaff 1 calling Rook 2 pair Jay 4 singles Goldfinch 6 Chaffinch good numbers Wren 2 Mistle Thrush 1 calling Carrion Crow 7 Great Tit c10 Blackbird 2 Tufted Duck 5 Mallard c20 Canada Goose 5 Robin 4 Wood Pigeon 8 Mute Swan 2 Wallbank Lod...

KEVIN LISTER · KEVIN LISTER

Canada goose - 2 prmallard - 1pr & 1mtufted duck - 1prcormorant - 1great crested grebe - 1prkestrel - 1prcurlew - 1snipe - 1woodpigeon - flock of 12 & 1prlittle owl - 1skylark - 4wren - 2stonechat - male singingmeadow pipit - c12reed bunting - 1pr & 2 males also noted today 1pr stock dove, si...

Bigbadbob · Bigbadbob

11:30 - 13:00 hrs approx. 1 Swallow feeding over stables Pr Dipper on river Pr Grey Wagtail at Stoneholme c20 flock of Starling + 3 singing on chimney pots 1 Chiffchaff in song at Stoneholme plantation + 1 Goldcrest 77 L.B.B.gull moving S. in 5 groups Pr Grey Wagtail + 1 Dipper at Crawshawbooth Rooks bu...

David Nuttall · David Nuttall

07:00-10:00 G.C.Grebe, pair on Calf Hey and a single on Holden Wood, Cormorant, 6 roosting in trees at Holden Wood plus 1 on the res at Holden Wood plus 1 on Ogden, Grey Heron, 2 on res bank at Holden Wood, Canada Goose, c40 inc sitting bird, Mallard, c6, Teal, pair in the quarry, Goldeneye, pair + female o...

brian · brian

Mild and damp 1700 hrs to dusk. Curlew 8 some displaying. Lapwing several pairs. Snipe two pair flushed. Kestrel one hunting Canada Goose five pair. Mistle Thrush four. Pheasant 10+ mostly female. Redwing flock of 12. Teal pair on small pond with a single Moorhen. Blackbirds and Robins everywhere....

Bigbadbob · Bigbadbob

09:15hrs approx Chiffchaff still singing at Cribden House 1 Little Grebe at Holme Terrace lodge Dippers along the river at several sites mostly singles but a pair at The Holme Prs of Canada Geese at Holmes Terrace lodge, Motorway bridge and E.B.S.W. No sign of any Goosander today 2 Willow Warblers in...

Bigbadbob · Bigbadbob

09:15hrs approx Chiffchaff still singing at Cribden House 1 Little Grebe at Holme Terrace lodge Dippers along the river at several sites mostly singles but a pair at The Holme Prs of Canada Geese at Holmes Terrace lodge, Motorway bridge and E.B.S.W. No sign of any Goosander today 2 Willow Warblers in...

Greengrass · Greengrass

Cormorant flew over Cricket Ground this morning and a Raven over The Glen at 12noon.

David Nuttall · David Nuttall

08:00-09:00 Canada Goose, 5 on Jack Lodge with c20 more dropping in later, Mallard, 3 males on Jack Lodge and a pair on top of one of the stone chimney stacks, Kestrel, 1 hunting rough pasture, Moorhen, 1 on Jack Lodge, Curlew, a pair flew off The Brex to feed on the lower ground, L.B.B.Gull, c20 soaring h...

pfyldes · pfyldes

Lee Quarry Wheatear 2m Little Owl 3 [ 1 in the Lee end + 2 in the Greens end ] Meadow Pipit 1 Carrion Crow 5 Quarry Road Greenfinch 10 minimum Wren 1 displaying Magpie 10 in one group pfyldes

David Nuttall · David Nuttall

16:30-18:30 G.C.Grebe, 1 on Clowbridge, Grey Heron, 1 flew up the Limy Valley, Mallard, c6 on Clowbridge, Kestrel, 1 hunting over Greenfold, Pheasant, 1 calling at Clowbridge, Lapwing, 2 displaying at Swallow Shore, Curlew, 2 pairs, L.B.B.Gull, c12 over west, Skylark, c25 many in song, Meadow Pi...

Bigbadbob · Bigbadbob

Apologies for late posting. Circular walk from Clough head over to Heap Clough. Conditions appalling due to low cloud and atmospheric pollution Song Thrush singing at Clough Head 16 B.H.Gull on cliff face in quarry, at least 2 pr appeared to have selected nest sites, looks like we may get a few more p...

Ste Rush · Ste Rush

Having noted a well feathered trio of Robins in a nestbox in the garden my surprise was only matched when tonight I saw them fledge. The warm winter no doubt helped these along. Precarious place so Mandy kindly fabricated a cage Well along here -- Edited by Ste Rush on Thursday 3rd of April 2014 08:35:...

brian · brian

0700-1000 hrs Cool and damp. Blue Tit good numbers singing and nesting. Great Tit as above. Coal Tit have had a good winter lots singing, one pair in a nest box. Long-tailed Tit five nest sites (two thanks to NB) active. Chaffinch good numbers singing. Bullfinch again doing well several pairs nestin...

Ste Rush · Ste Rush

Any thoughts on these Redpolls?

Dog Nobbler · Dog Nobbler

Anyone got a spare ?

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	Strongstry woods and river. (Preview) 0730-1130 Bright but cold 5/8 degrees. All our usual species are doing well, the following are of interest I hope, Chiffchaff two pair both nesting. Willow Warbler seven different individuals some singing. Blackcap three males and two females in a group displaying, two more males on there own...	brian	0	60	Sat Apr 19 1:10 PM, 2014 by brian
	E.B.S.W. Irwell Vale 18/4/14 (Preview) Afternoon E.B.S.W. very low numbers of wagtail & absence of hirundines. 2 Oystercatcher c3 Pied Wagtail 2m Reed Bunting 1 Willow Warbler in song 1 Blackcap in song close to main gates Dipper & Grey Wagtail at confluence of the Irwell & Ogden 1 Nuthatch calling Irwell Vale 1 Chiffchaff &...	Bigbadbob	0	60	Fri Apr 18 5:23 PM, 2014 by Bigbadbob
	E.B.S.W. 17/4/14 (Preview) 15:00hrs approx. Chiffchaff singing nr Edenfield church. E.B.S.W. c100 hirundines mostly Swallows but c20 House Martin c30 Pied Wagtail 2m Reed Bunting 1 Blackcap c4 Willow Warbler in song round and about but cold W. wind not helping song birds. Bob.	Bigbadbob	0	55	Thu Apr 17 6:22 PM, 2014 by Bigbadbob
	top of the heights farm stacksteads (Preview) 4 swallows	johnh	0	69	Tue Apr 15 9:28 AM, 2014 by johnh
	Clough Bottom 13.4.14. (Preview) Clough Bottom Common Sandpiper 1 Swallow 3 Curlew 3 minimum heard Grey Wagtail 1 pair Pied Wagtail 1 pair Redpoll 3 over calling Meadow Pipit c15 Sky Lark c20 Chaffinch plenty calling Wren 3 Wood pigeon 5 pair L,B.B.Gull 4 over Dunnock calling birds Kestrel 1 m Mallard 5m pfyldes and johnh	pfyldes	0	108	Sun Apr 13 8:54 PM, 2014 by pfyldes
	Waterfoot to Marl Pits and Grane 13/04/14 (Preview) Park Road Waterfoot - 1 chiffchaff & 1 pr long tailed tits Trickett's Memorial - 1 green woodpecker, 1 great spotted woodpecker, 1 nuthatch at last years nest hole, 3 brambling seen others heard. Seat Naze - 2 lapwing, 1 kestrel heard, 1 skylark, 4 meadow pipit, 2 chiffchaff, 1 willow warbler, 1...	KEVIN LISTER	0	74	Sun Apr 13 7:29 PM, 2014 by KEVIN LISTER
	Waterfoot area 0203014 (Preview) cormorant - 1 flew down the Irwell Valleygrey heron - 14 at Warthwoodcock - 1 at Warthsparrowhawk - male soaring over Whinberry Wood at Lower Cloughfoldstock dove - 2 at Warthgreat spotted woodpecker - 1 drumming in Trickett's Memorialgreen woodpecker - 1 yaffling in Trickett's Memorial & 1 ya...	KEVIN LISTER	2	132	Sun Apr 13 4:33 PM, 2014 by Ian Brady
	Unusual blackbird (Preview) Before I leave, I'd like to ask if anyone has ever seen a blackbird with a white feather? One lives in my garden (he's there right now as I type this) and the white feather is on one side only. Has anyone seen this before?	Kathy	1	74	Sun Apr 13 11:45 AM, 2014 by Helen
	EBSW to Alderbottom 12/4/14 (Preview) Canada goose - 1 pr on the river at Irwell Vale & 1pr at Lumb Valegoosander - 1pr and a female in different areassparrowhawk - 1 female over EBSW & 1 male over Chattertonpheasant - 1 male on the road at Manchester Road flew into Crow Trees & another calling bird at the rear of the soap worksgre...	KEVIN LISTER	0	67	Sat Apr 12 5:28 PM, 2014 by KEVIN LISTER
	11/4/14 - 12/4/14 (Preview) 11/4/14 - Highlights from a walk from Reedsholme to Plunge. Chiffchaff, Goldcrest,Coal Tit all singing at Leabrook Pr Pheasant +1m at Cribden Clough, how often does anybody see a pair? 1 Buzzard over Balladen school chivved by crows c4 Brambling Lomas Lane nr Carr House amongst beech and oak - old...	Bigbadbob	0	55	Sat Apr 12 3:01 PM, 2014 by Bigbadbob
	Asda 10th April. (Preview) Had my 1st Willow Warbler of the year singing behind Asda Rawtenstall today... Craig.	C Bel	0	99	Thu Apr 10 6:36 PM, 2014 by C Bel
	E.B.S.W. 9.4.14. (Preview) E.B.S.W. and circuit Willow Warbler 4 Chiff Chaff 1 Swallow 4 minimum Sand Martin 2 Blackcap 2 Song Thrush 3 calling Greenfinch 3 calling B.H.Gull 2 Pied Wagtail c12 Corvids numerous pfyldes and johnh	pfyldes	0	85	Wed Apr 9 9:49 PM, 2014 by pfyldes
	Clowbridge res 8/4/14 (Preview) 10:00am approx. Pr Long Tailed Tit nest building 4 Sand Martin feeding over water 1 Wheatear 2 m Reed Bunting c3 Pied Wagtail 3 Redpoll over-flying then c10 flock on feeders at Cotton Row. 1 Willow Warbler 1 Raven 4m Mallard 1 Oystercatcher Curlew in 3 areas on moorland 1pr Mistle Thrush 1 Little Owl Bob...	Bigbadbob	0	64	Tue Apr 8 4:05 PM, 2014 by Bigbadbob
	Chiffchaffs 7/4/14 (Preview) 1 chiffchaff in song at Holden Wood Drive just off Mercer Cresent Helmshore - seems to have been a good passage of this species this year. I must have heard chiffchaffs singing from at least a dozen different sites over the last week and half. Bob.	Bigbadbob	0	54	Mon Apr 7 5:24 PM, 2014 by Bigbadbob
	Whitworth 6.4.14. (Preview) Cowm Res Redpoll 4 feeding on alders Green Woodpecker 1 yaffling Chiff Chaff 1 calling Rook 2 pair Jay 4 singles Goldfinch 6 Chaffinch good numbers Wren 2 Mistle Thrush 1 calling Carrion Crow 7 Great Tit c10 Blackbird 2 Tufted Duck 5 Mallard c20 Canada Goose 5 Robin 4 Wood Pigeon 8 Mute Swan 2 Wallbank Lod...	pfyldes	1	74	Sun Apr 6 8:39 PM, 2014 by KEVIN LISTER
	Spring Mill etc 060414 (Preview) Canada goose - 2 prmallard - 1pr & 1mtufted duck - 1prcormorant - 1great crested grebe - 1prkestrel - 1prcurlew - 1snipe - 1woodpigeon - flock of 12 & 1prlittle owl - 1skylark - 4wren - 2stonechat - male singingmeadow pipit - c12reed bunting - 1pr & 2 males also noted today 1pr stock dove, si...	KEVIN LISTER	0	55	Sun Apr 6 8:35 PM, 2014 by KEVIN LISTER
	Goodshawfold 6/4/14 (Preview) 11:30 - 13:00 hrs approx. 1 Swallow feeding over stables Pr Dipper on river Pr Grey Wagtail at Stoneholme c20 flock of Starling + 3 singing on chimney pots 1 Chiffchaff in song at Stoneholme plantation + 1 Goldcrest 77 L.B.B.gull moving S. in 5 groups Pr Grey Wagtail + 1 Dipper at Crawshawbooth Rooks bu...	Bigbadbob	0	50	Sun Apr 6 2:01 PM, 2014 by Bigbadbob
	Grane, 6th April 2014 (Preview) 07:00-10:00 G.C.Grebe, pair on Calf Hey and a single on Holden Wood, Cormorant, 6 roosting in trees at Holden Wood plus 1 on the res at Holden Wood plus 1 on Ogden, Grey Heron, 2 on res bank at Holden Wood, Canada Goose, c40 inc sitting bird, Mallard, c6, Teal, pair in the quarry, Goldeneye, pair + female o...	David Nuttall	0	64	Sun Apr 6 11:19 AM, 2014 by David Nuttall
	Harden moor. (Preview) Mild and damp 1700 hrs to dusk. Curlew 8 some displaying. Lapwing several pairs. Snipe two pair flushed. Kestrel one hunting Canada Goose five pair. Mistle Thrush four. Pheasant 10+ mostly female. Redwing flock of 12. Teal pair on small pond with a single Moorhen. Blackbirds and Robins everywhere....	brian	2	66	Sat Apr 5 9:13 PM, 2014 by brian
	Rawtenstall - E.B.S.W. 5/4/14 (Preview) 09:15hrs approx Chiffchaff still singing at Cribden House 1 Little Grebe at Holme Terrace lodge Dippers along the river at several sites mostly singles but a pair at The Holme Prs of Canada Geese at Holmes Terrace lodge, Motorway bridge and E.B.S.W. No sign of any Goosander today 2 Willow Warblers in...	Bigbadbob	0	62	Sat Apr 5 12:43 PM, 2014 by Bigbadbob
	Rawtenstall - E.B.S.W. 5/4/14 (Preview) 09:15hrs approx Chiffchaff still singing at Cribden House 1 Little Grebe at Holme Terrace lodge Dippers along the river at several sites mostly singles but a pair at The Holme Prs of Canada Geese at Holmes Terrace lodge, Motorway bridge and E.B.S.W. No sign of any Goosander today 2 Willow Warblers in...	Bigbadbob	0	49	Sat Apr 5 12:42 PM, 2014 by Bigbadbob
	RCC & The Glen (Preview) Cormorant flew over Cricket Ground this morning and a Raven over The Glen at 12noon.	Greengrass	0	53	Sat Apr 5 12:15 PM, 2014 by Greengrass
	The Hile, 5th April 2014 (Preview) 08:00-09:00 Canada Goose, 5 on Jack Lodge with c20 more dropping in later, Mallard, 3 males on Jack Lodge and a pair on top of one of the stone chimney stacks, Kestrel, 1 hunting rough pasture, Moorhen, 1 on Jack Lodge, Curlew, a pair flew off The Brex to feed on the lower ground, L.B.B.Gull, c20 soaring h...	David Nuttall	0	54	Sat Apr 5 10:34 AM, 2014 by David Nuttall
	Lee Quarry 4.4.14 (Preview) Lee Quarry Wheatear 2m Little Owl 3 [ 1 in the Lee end + 2 in the Greens end ] Meadow Pipit 1 Carrion Crow 5 Quarry Road Greenfinch 10 minimum Wren 1 displaying Magpie 10 in one group pfyldes	pfyldes	0	54	Fri Apr 4 9:30 PM, 2014 by pfyldes
	Northern Reservoirs, 4th April 2014 (Preview) 16:30-18:30 G.C.Grebe, 1 on Clowbridge, Grey Heron, 1 flew up the Limy Valley, Mallard, c6 on Clowbridge, Kestrel, 1 hunting over Greenfold, Pheasant, 1 calling at Clowbridge, Lapwing, 2 displaying at Swallow Shore, Curlew, 2 pairs, L.B.B.Gull, c12 over west, Skylark, c25 many in song, Meadow Pi...	David Nuttall	0	55	Fri Apr 4 7:39 PM, 2014 by David Nuttall
	Grane afternoon ramble 3/4/14 (Preview) Apologies for late posting. Circular walk from Clough head over to Heap Clough. Conditions appalling due to low cloud and atmospheric pollution Song Thrush singing at Clough Head 16 B.H.Gull on cliff face in quarry, at least 2 pr appeared to have selected nest sites, looks like we may get a few more p...	Bigbadbob	0	53	Fri Apr 4 5:34 PM, 2014 by Bigbadbob
	03/04/14 Whitworth (Preview) Having noted a well feathered trio of Robins in a nestbox in the garden my surprise was only matched when tonight I saw them fledge. The warm winter no doubt helped these along. Precarious place so Mandy kindly fabricated a cage Well along here -- Edited by Ste Rush on Thursday 3rd of April 2014 08:35:...	Ste Rush	2	95	Fri Apr 4 10:07 AM, 2014 by craggy
	Stubbins/Ewood bridge round robin. (Preview) 0700-1000 hrs Cool and damp. Blue Tit good numbers singing and nesting. Great Tit as above. Coal Tit have had a good winter lots singing, one pair in a nest box. Long-tailed Tit five nest sites (two thanks to NB) active. Chaffinch good numbers singing. Bullfinch again doing well several pairs nestin...	brian	2	81	Thu Apr 3 7:26 PM, 2014 by brian
	Redpoll? (Preview) Any thoughts on these Redpolls?	Ste Rush	3	111	Wed Apr 2 9:42 PM, 2014 by Ste Rush
	Owl box required (Preview) Anyone got a spare ?	Dog Nobbler	0	51	Tue Apr 1 7:31 PM, 2014 by Dog Nobbler
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