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Ian Brady · Ian Brady

All How about a Sewage works or Irwell visit? Regards Ian

Member Help · Ste Rush

as many know Waterfoot normally has a few days of stalls in the summer and this year they are having stalls that highlight local clubs of outdoor activities like photography, rambling etc. I was asked if the ROC would be interested in having a stall to let people know that there is such a club and also som...

Kathy · Kathy

Obviously tons better than taking photos through the window glass! I was only about 5 ft from this one when I took this - it couldn't wait for me to put the food out!

Kathy · Kathy

How is that if I put something different down, something different comes?? I was told to put down Niger seeds to bring Goldfinches; no Goldfinches came yet but certainly Greenfinches and Bullfinches are now regulars - how on earth do they know? Especially with Niger seeds, which are black and extr...

Help with New Member's photos .... · Kathy

I'm new to this game and have a garden for the first time in my life. After reading some of the posts on here I'm wondering why I get so excited to see any colourful little bird coming to feed in the garden - but I'm finding it quite addictive! I know most of the ones I am seeing but could someone please put me r...

Ian Brady · Ian Brady

Just a reminder that there is a meeting tonight. If anyone has anything to bring along please do as I have not had a chance to prepare anything. Please could those who haven't paid their subs please pay as we haven't covered the cost of the Weavers yet! See you this evening. Ian

C Bel · C Bel

Selling for a friend as her husband has passed away... Leica APO Televid 62 Scope body with a 26x fixed mag lens, a 16-48x Zoom Lens, Leica stay-on body case and a Manfrotto 444 Carbon Fibre Tripod which has 4 leg sections. Also has quick release plate. All in very good but used condition. No marks or scra...

sarfraz · sarfraz

Just wanted to ask when is the Black Grouse trip and what times do we need to set off and will head back from there? I am interested in it. What is the area known as? I was also wondering if the club wants to add any other trips:- 1. a trip to Richmond Bank in Cheshire where all the rare girls can turn u...

Ian Brady · Ian Brady

All Don't forget tomorrow is our Christmas meeting so bring things to eat! Cheers Ian

Ian Brady · Ian Brady

All Please let me know if you haven't received your report. Cheers Ian

Ste Rush · Ste Rush

-- Edited by Ste Rush on Thursday 6th of December 2012 02:50:14 PM

Ian Brady · Ian Brady

I have the 2011 report printed - thanks to Jim, Bob, Dave and Brian. Please would as many as possible come to the next meeting, 19-11-12, so that we don't have to post them. Cheers Ian PS Don't forget to bring your photos to the meeting. -- Edited by Ian Brady on Monday 12th of November 2012 12:17:46 AM

Ste Rush · Ste Rush

Just a note to others that waxwings are now being seen. Barrow, Preston, Knutsford. Hope they stop off around here. Anybody looked at weather in the scandanavian regions?

Lisa Harris · Lisa Harris

Hello, We have just launched a survey of the entire community of French and English birders on the site of the Regional Natural Park of the Alpilles (France). We would like to obtain your participation in it and to this end the following internet links are put at your disposal: To meet the study in En...

sarfraz · sarfraz

Hoping to go to Spurn on Saturday. Has anyone been before? Will be my first visit. How long does it take to get to from here if travelling at about 65mph? -- Edited by sarfraz on Tuesday 23rd of October 2012 10:47:00 PM

Ian Brady · Ian Brady

Dave N has set a quiz so we need a good number there to find the answers. Ian

Birderbryan · Birderbryan

http://haslingdens.blogspot.co.uk/2012/08/holden-vale-flash-and-its-importance-to.html

sarfraz · sarfraz

is it indoor or outdoor?

sarfraz · sarfraz

The Lancs Bird Report 2011 does not mention the 2 Little Egrets which stayed for around a week at Grane at the end of June 2011. Although it does mention 2 at Gawthorpe on 27th June - could the same birds have moved onto Grane?

sarfraz · sarfraz

http://www.merseyferries.co.uk/detail/Liverbird_Watching_and_Nature_Discovery_Cruises_/28/85.aspx-- Edited by sarfraz on Sunday 2nd of September 2012 09:33:52 PM -- Edited by sarfraz on Sunday 2nd of September 2012 09:35:20 P...

Ste Rush · Ste Rush

http://www.wildrossendale.co.uk/Cape-May-NYC-Trip-Report-2012.html

Ste Rush · Ste Rush

http://www.avaaz.org/en/petition/Save_Salgados_a_unique_internationally_rec...

sarfraz · sarfraz

Hi - I know its not in Rossendale but how do you get to it? Ian and Bob mentioned a road last Monday that is a left turn as you drive from Rawtenstall to Burnley. What is the name location of the road? To see the Whinchats how far would I have to walk form the car park? Thanks in advance Sarfraz

Ian Brady · Ian Brady

Don't forget the bird race starts at 06:00 at Waterfoot car park. Cheers Ian

Ian Brady · Ian Brady

Will anyone intending going on the Dawn Chorus please let me know. I will be away for the next meeting, ramble to Redisher Woods maybe! Is everyone still Ok for 3rd June as Bird Race or does it need moving as it is just before the Bank Holiday? Cheers Ian

Ian Brady · Ian Brady

I was intending going to Brockholes tomorrow (Monday) for the Whimbrel but Pat couldn't get hold of anyone. If I do go it would be straight from work so couldn't give anyone a lift - sorry. Was anyone else intending going? Cheers Ian

sarfraz · sarfraz

Any plans yet?

sarfraz · sarfraz

Just wondered when the Ribble Estuary visit is...... thanks sarfraz

Ste Rush · Ste Rush

Zeiss 85 Scope In Green 20x60 Zoom Eyepiece Scope Protective Case Manfrotto carbon fibre tripod Manfrotto head Scopac tripod carrier. The items are truly in mint condition with no damage to any of the items Offers over £995 Please email or send PM through the site. A small donation will be given to ROC...

Ian Brady · Ian Brady

Don't forget meeting tomorrow at 19:15 Weavers Cottage Cheers Ian

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	Meeting Monday (Preview) All How about a Sewage works or Irwell visit? Regards Ian	Ian Brady	1	222	Sun Apr 14 3:43 AM, 2013 by sarfraz
	Member Help (Preview) as many know Waterfoot normally has a few days of stalls in the summer and this year they are having stalls that highlight local clubs of outdoor activities like photography, rambling etc. I was asked if the ROC would be interested in having a stall to let people know that there is such a club and also som...	Ste Rush	0	233	Fri Apr 12 6:28 PM, 2013 by Ste Rush
	Long Tailed Tit at Vicarage (Preview) Obviously tons better than taking photos through the window glass! I was only about 5 ft from this one when I took this - it couldn't wait for me to put the food out!	Kathy	0	166	Sun Mar 24 6:59 PM, 2013 by Kathy
	Question about Bird Food (Preview) How is that if I put something different down, something different comes?? I was told to put down Niger seeds to bring Goldfinches; no Goldfinches came yet but certainly Greenfinches and Bullfinches are now regulars - how on earth do they know? Especially with Niger seeds, which are black and extr...	Kathy	5	174	Sat Mar 23 5:06 PM, 2013 by Kathy
	Help with New Member's photos .... (Preview) I'm new to this game and have a garden for the first time in my life. After reading some of the posts on here I'm wondering why I get so excited to see any colourful little bird coming to feed in the garden - but I'm finding it quite addictive! I know most of the ones I am seeing but could someone please put me r...	Kathy	6	198	Sat Mar 23 5:00 PM, 2013 by Kathy
	Meeting tonight 18-3-13 (Preview) Just a reminder that there is a meeting tonight. If anyone has anything to bring along please do as I have not had a chance to prepare anything. Please could those who haven't paid their subs please pay as we haven't covered the cost of the Weavers yet! See you this evening. Ian	Ian Brady	0	120	Mon Mar 18 2:52 PM, 2013 by Ian Brady
	Leica APO Televid 62 Scope, 26x Lens, 16-48x Zoom Lens, Manfrotto 444 Carbon Tripod FOR SALE... (Preview) Selling for a friend as her husband has passed away... Leica APO Televid 62 Scope body with a 26x fixed mag lens, a 16-48x Zoom Lens, Leica stay-on body case and a Manfrotto 444 Carbon Fibre Tripod which has 4 leg sections. Also has quick release plate. All in very good but used condition. No marks or scra...	C Bel	1	168	Wed Mar 6 6:03 AM, 2013 by C Bel
	Trips 2013 (Preview) Just wanted to ask when is the Black Grouse trip and what times do we need to set off and will head back from there? I am interested in it. What is the area known as? I was also wondering if the club wants to add any other trips:- 1. a trip to Richmond Bank in Cheshire where all the rare girls can turn u...	sarfraz	0	131	Wed Feb 13 4:38 PM, 2013 by sarfraz
	Meeting 17-12-12 (Preview) All Don't forget tomorrow is our Christmas meeting so bring things to eat! Cheers Ian	Ian Brady	0	147	Mon Dec 17 1:26 AM, 2012 by Ian Brady
	Report (Preview) All Please let me know if you haven't received your report. Cheers Ian	Ian Brady	2	137	Sat Dec 8 4:43 AM, 2012 by brian
	Sorry (Preview) -- Edited by Ste Rush on Thursday 6th of December 2012 02:50:14 PM	Ste Rush	0	132	Thu Dec 6 12:50 PM, 2012 by Ste Rush
	2010 Report (Preview) I have the 2011 report printed - thanks to Jim, Bob, Dave and Brian. Please would as many as possible come to the next meeting, 19-11-12, so that we don't have to post them. Cheers Ian PS Don't forget to bring your photos to the meeting. -- Edited by Ian Brady on Monday 12th of November 2012 12:17:46 AM	Ian Brady	18	248	Wed Nov 21 6:18 AM, 2012 by Ian Brady
	Waxwings (Preview) Just a note to others that waxwings are now being seen. Barrow, Preston, Knutsford. Hope they stop off around here. Anybody looked at weather in the scandanavian regions?	Ste Rush	6	187	Tue Nov 13 5:12 AM, 2012 by sarfraz
	Survey of traffic on Regional Natural Park of the Alpilles (France) (Preview) Hello, We have just launched a survey of the entire community of French and English birders on the site of the Regional Natural Park of the Alpilles (France). We would like to obtain your participation in it and to this end the following internet links are put at your disposal: To meet the study in En...	Lisa Harris	0	178	Tue Oct 30 7:08 AM, 2012 by Lisa Harris
	Spurn (Preview) Hoping to go to Spurn on Saturday. Has anyone been before? Will be my first visit. How long does it take to get to from here if travelling at about 65mph? -- Edited by sarfraz on Tuesday 23rd of October 2012 10:47:00 PM	sarfraz	2	138	Sat Oct 27 4:33 AM, 2012 by sarfraz
	Monday 15th Bird Club Quiz (Preview) Dave N has set a quiz so we need a good number there to find the answers. Ian	Ian Brady	0	119	Fri Oct 12 3:25 AM, 2012 by Ian Brady
	New Planning Proposal to "Finish Off" Holden Vale Flash (Preview) http://haslingdens.blogspot.co.uk/2012/08/holden-vale-flash-and-its-importance-to.html	Birderbryan	2	224	Fri Sep 21 7:21 PM, 2012 by Birderbryan
	Meeting Sept 17 (Preview) is it indoor or outdoor?	sarfraz	1	145	Mon Sep 17 5:09 AM, 2012 by Ian Brady
	Little Egret 2011 record (Preview) The Lancs Bird Report 2011 does not mention the 2 Little Egrets which stayed for around a week at Grane at the end of June 2011. Although it does mention 2 at Gawthorpe on 27th June - could the same birds have moved onto Grane?	sarfraz	1	162	Tue Sep 11 11:20 PM, 2012 by sarfraz
	Mersey Ferries Tour (Preview) http://www.merseyferries.co.uk/detail/Liverbird_Watching_and_Nature_Discovery_Cruises_/28/85.aspx-- Edited by sarfraz on Sunday 2nd of September 2012 09:33:52 PM -- Edited by sarfraz on Sunday 2nd of September 2012 09:35:20 P...	sarfraz	2	174	Mon Sep 3 5:18 AM, 2012 by sarfraz
	Cape May & New York Trip Report. (Preview) http://www.wildrossendale.co.uk/Cape-May-NYC-Trip-Report-2012.html	Ste Rush	2	164	Tue Aug 14 1:32 AM, 2012 by Ste Rush
	Petition For PERA MARSH, Portugal (Preview) http://www.avaaz.org/en/petition/Save_Salgados_a_unique_internationally_rec...	Ste Rush	0	123	Thu Aug 9 9:44 PM, 2012 by Ste Rush
	Shedden Clough (Preview) Hi - I know its not in Rossendale but how do you get to it? Ian and Bob mentioned a road last Monday that is a left turn as you drive from Rawtenstall to Burnley. What is the name location of the road? To see the Whinchats how far would I have to walk form the car park? Thanks in advance Sarfraz	sarfraz	1	168	Sat Jun 30 10:41 PM, 2012 by Ian Brady
	BIRD RACE Sunday 3rd June (Preview) Don't forget the bird race starts at 06:00 at Waterfoot car park. Cheers Ian	Ian Brady	0	123	Tue May 29 7:57 PM, 2012 by Ian Brady
	Dawn Chorus 13th May (Preview) Will anyone intending going on the Dawn Chorus please let me know. I will be away for the next meeting, ramble to Redisher Woods maybe! Is everyone still Ok for 3rd June as Bird Race or does it need moving as it is just before the Bank Holiday? Cheers Ian	Ian Brady	3	162	Fri May 11 3:36 AM, 2012 by Ian Brady
	Brockholes Quarry (Preview) I was intending going to Brockholes tomorrow (Monday) for the Whimbrel but Pat couldn't get hold of anyone. If I do go it would be straight from work so couldn't give anyone a lift - sorry. Was anyone else intending going? Cheers Ian	Ian Brady	1	158	Mon Apr 30 2:51 PM, 2012 by Ian Brady
	Meeting on Monday (Preview) Any plans yet?	sarfraz	1	157	Sun Apr 15 6:46 PM, 2012 by Ian Brady
	Ribble Estuary Visit (Preview) Just wondered when the Ribble Estuary visit is...... thanks sarfraz	sarfraz	3	203	Fri Apr 6 6:19 AM, 2012 by sarfraz
	FOR SALE Scope & Tripod (Preview) Zeiss 85 Scope In Green 20x60 Zoom Eyepiece Scope Protective Case Manfrotto carbon fibre tripod Manfrotto head Scopac tripod carrier. The items are truly in mint condition with no damage to any of the items Offers over £995 Please email or send PM through the site. A small donation will be given to ROC...	Ste Rush	0	131	Wed Feb 22 3:56 AM, 2012 by Ste Rush
	Meeting tomorrow 20-02-12 (Preview) Don't forget meeting tomorrow at 19:15 Weavers Cottage Cheers Ian	Ian Brady	0	135	Mon Feb 20 3:15 AM, 2012 by Ian Brady
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