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Strange weather
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With this weather and temperatures, southern winds and 18 degrees recorded yesterday, here are some strange things seen this week: Feeding stations have been empty, I had stocked up as usual, last year I had used 40% more food. No Thrushes, Finches or Brambling. Mallards have been mating. B...
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Portugal Trip Report from Oct 2011
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For those interested I have begun compiling a trip report from our break to Portugal. I am still adding photos and a lot of text to add but it gives a feel of what was about at the time. Portugal Trip Report HERE
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Pay and Display
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I know many do not park at Cowm res but those that do be aware that the main car park is now pay and display. You can park on the waterboard car park on the lane below for free though.
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Bird report
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Many thanks to who ever delivered my copy of the bird report, Monday meetings are not possible for me at the moment, thanks again.
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2010 Report
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All I have the 2010 reports printed - thanks to Jim, Dave, Bob and Brian. I will get some sent out this week but please go to the meeting next Monday where you can pick them up if you haven't got one. I won't be there again but Kevin has said he would set a quiz for you. If anyone has not paid the 2011 subs would yo...
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Anyone going to Vis - Mig?
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I would be really interested in accompanying any one if they are out on a vis-mig session. If any one is going out to vis mig please could you send me a PM some days before? It would be nice to learn something new.
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The Garden Bird Health Initiative
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I am once again seeing several species showing signs of the disease trichomonosis. I sent off my form to show this and was sent a reply accordingly. For all those that feed the birds it is a good time to clean those feeders etc. If you are interested in finding out more then please check out the website htt...
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Badger Cull (MP Contact)
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For those opposed at this time to any proposed badger cull the LWT have been asking if you could email your local MP Ours is Jake Berry. I will not put his email directly on here but just use the page www.theyworkforyou.com and this will give you the correct email The email can be sent with this as the text j...
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new mobile number
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I had to invest in a new mobile recently and have had to change my number to 07731776070. Apologies to anybody who has tried to contact me on my old number. cheers Kevin
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Listing Software
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Most have probably seen this free online listing program but if not then you may find this easy and quite useful. It has been revamped lately and is very intuitive. http://ebird.org/content/ebird/about -- Edited by Ste Rush on Sunday 24th of July 2011 01:34:06 AM
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July 18th Outdoor meeting
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All Meet at Kay Street car park at 19:00 and we can descide where to go - Stubbins? -anything we could see Brian? Cheers Ian
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Spotted Flycatcher and Wood Warbler
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I have done well so far getting a few firsts this year and would love to add Spotted Flycatcher and Wood Warbler to that list. I know there were a few Wood Warblers in Rossendale about a month ago but I was wondering if any have stayed on? Where are the best places to look for them? Have the Spotted Flyca...
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Dawn Chorus and Bird Race
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If anyone would like to go on a dawn chorus this or next weekend please give me a ring (I did my leg playing badminton so can't walk but I can sort things out). I have the Bird Race down for 5th June (hope to be able to walk by then) See you Monday 16th at Kay Street at 19:00 Cheers Ian
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Eta AquaRids
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Anybody up nice and early over the next few days will have chance to see the meteor shower which comes effectively from the dust of Halley's Comet.
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Brockholes Quarry 25-4-11
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Anyone interested please call me or be at Kay Street car park for 18:45 Cheers Ian
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Ribble Estuary 20/03/11
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Anyone interested in a trip to the Ribble please contact me. High tide is about 11:15 so we would have to be away 8:30ish Cheers Ian
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Anybody seen any Bramblings??
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Hi everyone, Has anyone seen any groups/flocks of 5 or more Bramblings this winter?? There was quite a large influx on the eastern side of the country in sept/oct last year. Spurn had 200-300 birds on several days, with a few reaching us here 2-3 weeks later , but since late november when the bad weathe...
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Jays
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Last summer i had three nest sites that produced at least six young,around september/october i counted 12/15 Jays in loose flocks, but this winter i have no records of any Jay sighting at the feeding stations.I have checked other records around the area and can not find any sightings,has anyone else...
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AGM Monday 17th at 19:15-19:30
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Hope to see as many as possible there. Ian
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Appeal!
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I have set up 3 feeders at Holden Wood but I wont be able to fill them myself over the next 2 months as I will not be here. If any one plans to go around there would you mind filling them up? A peanut feeder and a seed feeder are placed when you pass the gate and walk up in the trees and bushes to the right. The...
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Merry Christmas
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All Hope you have a Merry Christmas and best wishes for the New Year Maybe I'll see you at Pennington on Tuesday. All the best Ian
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Monday 20th Meeting
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Hope to see lots of you there. Tea / coffee etc Ian
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Bramblings
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I have never seen a Brambling and I hoped to break that curse this winter. It has been a bad winter migrant year for me. I have not seen or heard any skeins of Pink Feet go over and seen less than usual numbers of Fieldfares and Redwings. Winter of 2009 was good as I saw my first ever Waxwings - a flock of...
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Temperature
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Recorded -14.1 at 6.08 today, what effect will such low temperatures be having on some of our more vulnerable bird species?. -- Edited by Greengrass on Friday 3rd of December 2010 07:59:33 AM
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Pied-billed grebe
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I am no twitcher,but hollingworth lake is just near my office,so i could not miss the chance to see a new bird, and i am glad i did. Lots of people watching this very visible Grebe,well worth a visit.
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Bird report.
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Who ever hand delivered a copy of 2009 bird report today !.Thankyou very much.
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Waxwings
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There does nt appear to be many sightings of Waxwings in Rossendale even though there are flocks in other places of East Lancashire. Are there any good places to keep a look out for them? Supermarket car parks are supposed to be good places but do our 2 Tesco's and Asda have berry trees planted in th...
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Weather Geeks?
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I have recently set up a weatherstation that now posts the data online every 60 seconds. It is a very accurate system that will be online 24 hours a day collecting data.
For those interested the link is below.
At the top of the page you can press summary to get a more detailed picture of the weather.
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Cheap Bird food and feeders
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What is the cheapest place in the North West to buy buy bird food and feeders?
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Next Monday 18th Oct Meeting
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Don't forget that Monday night is quiz night. We also need some ideas for AGM. Cheers Ian
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