General Discussion

Ste Rush · Ste Rush

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. ...

sarfraz · sarfraz

What is the cheapest place in the North West to buy buy bird food and feeders?

Ian Brady · Ian Brady

Don't forget that Monday night is quiz night. We also need some ideas for AGM. Cheers Ian

brian · brian

Although this sighting was out of area it may be worth keeping an eye open. Three Ring necked parakeets flying single file through Norden towards Ashworth moor this afternoon at 1500 hrs

andrewmoquin · andrewmoquin

Just wanted to start a fun thread. Thanks guys in advance!

JimOrmerod · JimOrmerod

A Happy New Year to ROC members and other forum users. Don't forget to let me have via email any records you were not able to post on the forums for reasons of sensitivity etc. so that we can produce a 2009 report that is as accurate as possible. Send them to jimormerod AT yahoo DOT co DOT uk Many thanks.

Ina · Ina

Hi All A couple of days ago I picked up a couple of small green nets from a local field. Today I found a dead robin caught up in one. I know I'm probably preaching to the converted here, but please anyone who happens to read this if you feed the birds fatballs, take them out of the net first.

Ste Rush · Ste Rush

Hi Sad news as a development is proposed on the island of Mallorca right next to the S'Albufera park. Sadly another golf course is to be built. This is really sad not just for birds but amazingly a very rare Orchid grows here yet it is still down for/going to be destroyed. I have made it easy to sign if yo...

cornishrex · cornishrex

We have got a bird stuck in one of our trees in the garden, I have searched the internet but could only find the rspca number as a possibility of who could help, does anyone know of any other numbers to call in case this happens again. I did go up the ladders with several poles tied together to try to free...

Ste Rush · Ste Rush

http://download.cnet.com/Bird-Journal/3000-2130_4-10909089.html

andy · andy

Hi all, I was planning to have a look at the Pinner Quarry cave entrances for evidence of bats but someone has fitted them with apparently bat friendly / human unfriendly barriers. Does anybody know who is responsible for the site? And are there any ongoing surveys of the bats present there? Thanks And...

cornishrex · cornishrex

Can anyone recommend a good digital slr camera, for a novice, which wont break the bank?? cheers ellie xx

Ian Brady · Ian Brady

Dear All I have been asked t get all members who object to the 12 Wind Turbines planned to be errected on Oswaldtwisle Moor to write (as soon as possible) to Hyndburn Borough Council with their objections. It appears that the number of letters matters!! I have produced a document that will be sent on beh...

Ian Brady · Ian Brady

All We are hoping to have the Bird Race as usual on Sunday starting at 07:45 on the car park in Waterfoot. AGM is on Monday starting at 19:15. Hope to see lots of you. Cheers Ian

Ian Brady · Ian Brady

I hope everyone has a good break and Santa is kind (especially to me!!) Pennington next week? Cheers Ian

Ina · Ina

Hi All, Has anyone been to Tunisia in winter? I'm going in January, so any info, websites, personal experiences will be greatly appreciated. Not staying in one place and have still to sort itinerary. We will be visiting a few archaeological sites and hoping they fit in with good bird spots. Being reti...

JimOrmerod · JimOrmerod

I called round to see Eric today. He was quite touched by the birthday card from the club and he asked me to pass on his thanks to everyone for their good wishes. He and Margaret don't get out much now and would welcome a visit if you happen to be passing.

Birderbryan · Birderbryan

Just to let you know, I will not be able to do vis from Laund or Grane this year, because we have now moved from Haslingden (after 61 years) up to Burton In Kendal (just north of Carnforth) but easy access to: Gait Barrows, Arnside, Warton etc. I will still continue to do vis but obviously it will be from up h...

andrewmoquin · andrewmoquin

Hello to all. I am new to the forum, my name is Andy from NY. The current "flock" here are 6 adorable budgies, Chris, Iggie, Petey, Tillie, Kit and Jennie. They range in age from 9 months to 2 years old.

cornishrex · cornishrex

Can anyone give me any good ways to help keep a neighbours cat from my garden, it keeps taking the visiting birds, I managed to save a baby blackbird yesterday, but this particular cat has rich pickings in my garden and is there a lot of the time, I always chase it away if I happen to see it, but it hides behin...

brian · brian

Just noticed i put a bird report in the butterflies,anybody know how to swop it over.

cornishrex · cornishrex

Hi I just wanted to ask a question about blue tits that had been using the nest box in my garden, I have seen them going in and out since March and recently when I put out cat fur they were busy going in and out with beak-fulls. I have seen no activity from the nest box since Saturday, I am not watching 24/7 b...

Ste Rush · Ste Rush

http://www.wildrossendale.co.uk/GoaTripReport-2009.html-- Edited by Ste Rush on Mon...

cornishrex · cornishrex

I would like to ask a question, the reply might be very obvious, but I was looking on the wild rossendale site and it was mentioned about putting out nesting materal and one type said cat hair, is this the hair/fur from a domestic cat or something else? Also what type of container do you need to put nesti...

brian · brian

After an absence of one year the mallard is on eggs on the top pillar of the chatterton bridge over the irwell.

David Nuttall · David Nuttall

06:45 - 10:15 G.C.Grebe, 2 on A.M.R, Canada Goose, c20 in pairs and singles, Mallard, c12, Goosander, male on A.M.R, Kestrel, 1 male, Pheasant, c4 calling away!, Oystercatcher, pair feeding on farmland, Lapwing, c12 scattered over farmland, Curlew, 3 maybe 4 pairs, Snipe, 1 at Ridshaw and 1 flushe...

trissn · trissn

Just found your Forum and wondered if anyone could knows why this happens. There are several bullfinches in our garden and we have spotted one trying to attack the window in our shed. Never seen any other birds do this - have also noted they also do this on our front window! Trissn

JimOrmerod · JimOrmerod

The April Meeting, on 20th, is down as a ramble, weather permitting. Any suggestions for a destination, bearing in mind we won't have a lot of light at this time of year?

David Nuttall · David Nuttall

Hi all, I'm going through the records submitted for Rook last year and we only have 20 records. If anyone passes a rookery during the next month or so before the leaves appear can they make a note of the number of occupied nests so we can have a better summary for 2009? I've passed a few sites today and some n...

Birderbryan · Birderbryan

http://bryanyorkesnaturalhistory.fotopic.net/c1647926.html

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Weather Geeks? (Preview) 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. ...	Ste Rush	0	332	Wed Nov 3 7:11 AM, 2010 by Ste Rush
	Cheap Bird food and feeders (Preview) What is the cheapest place in the North West to buy buy bird food and feeders?	sarfraz	7	452	Wed Oct 20 10:04 PM, 2010 by sarfraz
	Next Monday 18th Oct Meeting (Preview) Don't forget that Monday night is quiz night. We also need some ideas for AGM. Cheers Ian	Ian Brady	0	312	Tue Oct 12 8:15 PM, 2010 by Ian Brady
	Ring necked parakeet (Preview) Although this sighting was out of area it may be worth keeping an eye open. Three Ring necked parakeets flying single file through Norden towards Ashworth moor this afternoon at 1500 hrs	brian	0	335	Mon Sep 13 8:20 PM, 2010 by brian
	What's your bird's favorite song? (Preview) Just wanted to start a fun thread. Thanks guys in advance!	andrewmoquin	1	534	Thu Jul 29 8:51 PM, 2010 by bobkerry
	Happy New Year! (Preview) A Happy New Year to ROC members and other forum users. Don't forget to let me have via email any records you were not able to post on the forums for reasons of sensitivity etc. so that we can produce a 2009 report that is as accurate as possible. Send them to jimormerod AT yahoo DOT co DOT uk Many thanks.	JimOrmerod	1	403	Thu Jul 29 8:49 PM, 2010 by bobkerry
	Fat Ball Nets (Preview) Hi All A couple of days ago I picked up a couple of small green nets from a local field. Today I found a dead robin caught up in one. I know I'm probably preaching to the converted here, but please anyone who happens to read this if you feed the birds fatballs, take them out of the net first.	Ina	0	424	Wed May 19 3:48 PM, 2010 by Ina
	Please take the time to sign a petition (Preview) Hi Sad news as a development is proposed on the island of Mallorca right next to the S'Albufera park. Sadly another golf course is to be built. This is really sad not just for birds but amazingly a very rare Orchid grows here yet it is still down for/going to be destroyed. I have made it easy to sign if yo...	Ste Rush	1	499	Sun Apr 25 6:35 PM, 2010 by Ste Rush
	bird stuck in tree (Preview) We have got a bird stuck in one of our trees in the garden, I have searched the internet but could only find the rspca number as a possibility of who could help, does anyone know of any other numbers to call in case this happens again. I did go up the ladders with several poles tied together to try to free...	cornishrex	2	512	Sun Apr 18 9:46 PM, 2010 by cornishrex
	Software Trial (Preview) http://download.cnet.com/Bird-Journal/3000-2130_4-10909089.html	Ste Rush	0	401	Wed Mar 17 4:35 PM, 2010 by Ste Rush
	Pinner Quarry Caves, Crawshawbooth (Preview) Hi all, I was planning to have a look at the Pinner Quarry cave entrances for evidence of bats but someone has fitted them with apparently bat friendly / human unfriendly barriers. Does anybody know who is responsible for the site? And are there any ongoing surveys of the bats present there? Thanks And...	andy	0	486	Sun Mar 7 8:48 PM, 2010 by andy
	can anyone recommend a good digital camera? (Preview) Can anyone recommend a good digital slr camera, for a novice, which wont break the bank?? cheers ellie xx	cornishrex	1	416	Sun Feb 21 8:53 PM, 2010 by brian
	Hyndburn Wind Farm - Oswaldtwistle Moor (Preview) Dear All I have been asked t get all members who object to the 12 Wind Turbines planned to be errected on Oswaldtwisle Moor to write (as soon as possible) to Hyndburn Borough Council with their objections. It appears that the number of letters matters!! I have produced a document that will be sent on beh...	Ian Brady	0	358	Mon Jan 25 12:41 PM, 2010 by Ian Brady
	BIRD RACE and AGM (Preview) All We are hoping to have the Bird Race as usual on Sunday starting at 07:45 on the car park in Waterfoot. AGM is on Monday starting at 19:15. Hope to see lots of you. Cheers Ian	Ian Brady	0	341	Fri Jan 15 12:48 PM, 2010 by Ian Brady
	Seasons Greetings (Preview) I hope everyone has a good break and Santa is kind (especially to me!!) Pennington next week? Cheers Ian	Ian Brady	1	333	Thu Dec 24 10:57 AM, 2009 by JimOrmerod
	Tunisia (Preview) Hi All, Has anyone been to Tunisia in winter? I'm going in January, so any info, websites, personal experiences will be greatly appreciated. Not staying in one place and have still to sort itinerary. We will be visiting a few archaeological sites and hoping they fit in with good bird spots. Being reti...	Ina	4	455	Fri Dec 11 11:32 AM, 2009 by sarfraz
	Eric's 90th (Preview) I called round to see Eric today. He was quite touched by the birthday card from the club and he asked me to pass on his thanks to everyone for their good wishes. He and Margaret don't get out much now and would welcome a visit if you happen to be passing.	JimOrmerod	2	404	Sun Nov 22 12:45 PM, 2009 by JimOrmerod
	I suppose its "Tatty By"...... (Preview) Just to let you know, I will not be able to do vis from Laund or Grane this year, because we have now moved from Haslingden (after 61 years) up to Burton In Kendal (just north of Carnforth) but easy access to: Gait Barrows, Arnside, Warton etc. I will still continue to do vis but obviously it will be from up h...	Birderbryan	12	628	Fri Sep 18 5:23 PM, 2009 by Birderbryan
	My Introduction... (Preview) Hello to all. I am new to the forum, my name is Andy from NY. The current "flock" here are 6 adorable budgies, Chris, Iggie, Petey, Tillie, Kit and Jennie. They range in age from 9 months to 2 years old.	andrewmoquin	2	506	Fri Sep 11 7:09 AM, 2009 by Ste Rush
	Urgent advice needed on how to keep birds safe from cats (Preview) Can anyone give me any good ways to help keep a neighbours cat from my garden, it keeps taking the visiting birds, I managed to save a baby blackbird yesterday, but this particular cat has rich pickings in my garden and is there a lot of the time, I always chase it away if I happen to see it, but it hides behin...	cornishrex	4	428	Sat Aug 15 10:23 AM, 2009 by sarfraz
	oops (Preview) Just noticed i put a bird report in the butterflies,anybody know how to swop it over.	brian	2	404	Tue Jul 14 8:45 PM, 2009 by brian
	Question about a blue tit nest? (Preview) Hi I just wanted to ask a question about blue tits that had been using the nest box in my garden, I have seen them going in and out since March and recently when I put out cat fur they were busy going in and out with beak-fulls. I have seen no activity from the nest box since Saturday, I am not watching 24/7 b...	cornishrex	3	370	Sun Jun 7 11:37 PM, 2009 by cornishrex
	India, Goa Trip Report Feb 09 (Preview) http://www.wildrossendale.co.uk/GoaTripReport-2009.html-- Edited by Ste Rush on Mon...	Ste Rush	6	551	Mon May 25 1:09 PM, 2009 by Ste Rush
	Nesting material (Preview) I would like to ask a question, the reply might be very obvious, but I was looking on the wild rossendale site and it was mentioned about putting out nesting materal and one type said cat hair, is this the hair/fur from a domestic cat or something else? Also what type of container do you need to put nesti...	cornishrex	9	552	Thu Apr 30 8:31 PM, 2009 by Ste Rush
	Strange duck nest (Preview) After an absence of one year the mallard is on eggs on the top pillar of the chatterton bridge over the irwell.	brian	0	390	Sun Apr 19 10:26 PM, 2009 by brian
	Deeply Vale - Harden Moor, 19th April 2009 (Preview) 06:45 - 10:15 G.C.Grebe, 2 on A.M.R, Canada Goose, c20 in pairs and singles, Mallard, c12, Goosander, male on A.M.R, Kestrel, 1 male, Pheasant, c4 calling away!, Oystercatcher, pair feeding on farmland, Lapwing, c12 scattered over farmland, Curlew, 3 maybe 4 pairs, Snipe, 1 at Ridshaw and 1 flushe...	David Nuttall	1	363	Sun Apr 19 11:27 AM, 2009 by David Nuttall
	Strange behaviour! (Preview) Just found your Forum and wondered if anyone could knows why this happens. There are several bullfinches in our garden and we have spotted one trying to attack the window in our shed. Never seen any other birds do this - have also noted they also do this on our front window! Trissn	trissn	1	355	Tue Mar 31 6:38 PM, 2009 by Ste Rush
	April Meeting - 20th April (Preview) The April Meeting, on 20th, is down as a ramble, weather permitting. Any suggestions for a destination, bearing in mind we won't have a lot of light at this time of year?	JimOrmerod	0	304	Mon Mar 16 10:37 PM, 2009 by JimOrmerod
	Rooks Records (Preview) Hi all, I'm going through the records submitted for Rook last year and we only have 20 records. If anyone passes a rookery during the next month or so before the leaves appear can they make a note of the number of occupied nests so we can have a better summary for 2009? I've passed a few sites today and some n...	David Nuttall	0	324	Sun Mar 15 10:10 PM, 2009 by David Nuttall
	Some Birds & Wildlife of Goa Photos - Jan-Feb 2009 (Preview) http://bryanyorkesnaturalhistory.fotopic.net/c1647926.html	Birderbryan	0	393	Tue Feb 3 3:52 PM, 2009 by Birderbryan
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