General Discussion

Bigbadbob · Bigbadbob

Has anybody out there got any old BRGS bird reports from the 1950s, 60s & 70s which Eric Ward wrote and sent out. I am seeking reports for the years 1949 to 1952, 55,56,57 and 68 onwards. I know this is a long shot and I'm not sure if they were published every year but fingers crossed they may be buried in...

Ste Rush · Ste Rush

A short aerial footage clip of Whitowrth valley with distant view of Cowm Res....sure you made this video Mr Ousey.....

PaulB · PaulB

I found this photo of the Grane valley posted on Twitter this week and thought it might interest some of you. It was taken on the morning of 25th Feb, 2016. -- Edited by PaulB on Saturday 27th of February 2016 12:28:08 PM

Ian Brady · Ian Brady

All Bird Club Monday 15th at 19:15 Weavers Cottage. Please would anyone that didn't manage to get to the AGM come along and pay their subs, we could do with them as this 'web site' etc costs money and a fiver a year is pretty good value when the report is included. Sorry to be so blunt. Cheers Ian

Ste Rush · Ste Rush

Further to previous discussion on disease incidence an up to date report has been released. The garden is still seeing disease with Chaffinch and for the first time a diseased Bullfinch has been recorded. I would ask that anybody noticing disease please record it. Whilst specifically I mention bir...

Ian Brady · Ian Brady

All Don't forget the A G M tomorrow, 19:15 at Weavers Cottage, Bacup Road. Brian will have a 'slide' show of South Africa. See you all there. Ian

Ian Brady · Ian Brady

For all those who want to do some winter birding don't forget the Birdrace on Sunday (10th) meeting at Waterfoot car park at 07:45. If anyone wants to be collected please let me know - See you there. Ian

KEVIN LISTER · KEVIN LISTER

Whilst walking through Staghills Woods today I had the misfortune to come across a quad biker churning up the ground in the woods. This quad biker then came down the tarmacked road at Sandybank towards Bacup Road. A minute later another quad bike type machine came roaring up the tarmacked path at s...

Ian Brady · Ian Brady

All Here is a copy of the next six month meetings etc. If anyone has a problem getting it please let me know and I get a copy to you. I will take a few to the AGM. All the best for 2016 Ian

C Bel · C Bel

Wishing everyone in the club and on the forum a Merry Christmas and a happy 2016. Hopefully we will have a good birding year. Best wishes, Craig.

Bigbadbob · Bigbadbob

Just thought somebody might want a bargain. Birds of Lancashire and N. Merseyside (White, MCcarthy, Jones) currently for sale (buy it now) on ebay at £10 + post Bargain for somebody, original price £40:00 Bob.

brian · brian

After ten years of disease free feeding stations I now have the first case of Trichomonosis in a Goldfinch. This bird is a classic case of the disease, and has been seen for three days now, as far as I can tell it is the same bird and I have only witnessed one bird with this issue. My feeders and tables are cle...

sarfraz · sarfraz

I can submit the following photographs all taken in 2014 for the report if needed. All taken in Rossendale. All cheques payable to .. :P

David Nuttall · David Nuttall

We went shopping to Leeds yesterday, 21.11.15, and my son came running up to me and said he'd found two dead birds on the street. I said they'd be pigeons but he said no come and see. He then showed me a Redwing and a Snipe, both freshly dead, lying next to each other on a street in the city centre of Leeds ! I co...

Ian Brady · Ian Brady

All Don't forget it's the November meeting tomorrow 16-11-15 See you all there Ian

Bigbadbob · Bigbadbob

Just trying to bringing things together for 2014 report and we appear to be missing info on certain species. Anything on the occurrence of Whooper Swan, Grey-lag goose, Shelduck, Pochard, Dotterel during 2014 would be useful. Bob.

KEVIN LISTER · KEVIN LISTER

The club meeting on Monday 19th October will be for members photos. Brian has said he will bring the projector and Ste will provide the screen. The projector comes with the following connection cables.... HDMI....which can be connected to iphones (adaptor needed), iPad I have adaptor. VGA.....la...

KEVIN LISTER · KEVIN LISTER

I've just purchased a new mobile today and have new number. For anybody who wants it the new number is 07519753987. cheers Kevin

brian · brian

This is a set of seven hardback natural history books on various subjects with colour illustrations, they are from the 1980's but still relevant today. They are free to a good home and would be ideal as an introduction to the subject, if anyone knows of someone who would appreciate them......they are...

craggy · craggy

Hi Add a look on net thinking White Ermine moth caterpillar ? Cheers Craggy

KEVIN LISTER · KEVIN LISTER

Just a reminder that the first indoor club meeting of the autumn is on Monday 21st September at the Weaver's Cottage, Rawtenstall. Meet at 7:15pm. New members are always welcome cheers Kevin

sarfraz · sarfraz

Hi All, Is any one interested in the following trips over the next 2 months?:- 1. A trip to see the European Bee-eaters which are nesting near Brampton in Cumbria. They are nesting and probably have chicks so any point over next 2 weeks could be good. First breeding attempt in the North West of Eng...

Ste Rush · Ste Rush

Just a note to say the closest organised event for this year From 10.30 at Dunsop Bridge in Lancashires Forest of Bowland. Join us on the village green in front of the river opposite the Puddle Ducks cafe. There is a car park near the garage and toilets. As you arrive please make your way to our recepti...

Ian Brady · Ian Brady

The Next six months. Ian

Ian Brady · Ian Brady

Meet at 19:00 at Kay Street Cheers Ian

sarfraz · sarfraz

http://lancasterbirdwatching.org.uk/forum/read.php?1,46364

craggy · craggy

ID required please Seen today at Clowbridge Cheers Craggy

Ian Brady · Ian Brady

I had the Bird Race down for 7th June but I think a number of members are on holiday. Does anyone have a preference for another date? Regards Ian

Tony Cooper · Tony Cooper

The East Lancashire Ornithologists' Club is celebrating its Diamond Jubilee this year by holding a special meeting on Tuesday 2nd June at which the speaker will be Dawn Balmer who is coming especially all the way from Thetford. For further details please visit www.eastlancsornithologists.org...

Ian Brady · Ian Brady

For those interested we are going to Brockholes on Monday to hopefully see the whimbrel roost. Gates are locked at 21:00. Anyone interested please contact me. Regards Ian

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	BRGS bird club reports????? (Preview) Has anybody out there got any old BRGS bird reports from the 1950s, 60s & 70s which Eric Ward wrote and sent out. I am seeking reports for the years 1949 to 1952, 55,56,57 and 68 onwards. I know this is a long shot and I'm not sure if they were published every year but fingers crossed they may be buried in...	Bigbadbob	0	148	Wed Apr 6 6:14 PM, 2016 by Bigbadbob
	Aerial footage (April 2016) (Preview) A short aerial footage clip of Whitowrth valley with distant view of Cowm Res....sure you made this video Mr Ousey.....	Ste Rush	2	155	Tue Apr 5 8:38 PM, 2016 by Ste Rush
	Aerial View of the Grane Valley and Surrounding Areas (Preview) I found this photo of the Grane valley posted on Twitter this week and thought it might interest some of you. It was taken on the morning of 25th Feb, 2016. -- Edited by PaulB on Saturday 27th of February 2016 12:28:08 PM	PaulB	2	173	Mon Feb 29 10:17 PM, 2016 by sarfraz
	Bird Club (Preview) All Bird Club Monday 15th at 19:15 Weavers Cottage. Please would anyone that didn't manage to get to the AGM come along and pay their subs, we could do with them as this 'web site' etc costs money and a fiver a year is pretty good value when the report is included. Sorry to be so blunt. Cheers Ian	Ian Brady	0	149	Sun Feb 14 10:07 PM, 2016 by Ian Brady
	Garden Wildlife Health (Preview) Further to previous discussion on disease incidence an up to date report has been released. The garden is still seeing disease with Chaffinch and for the first time a diseased Bullfinch has been recorded. I would ask that anybody noticing disease please record it. Whilst specifically I mention bir...	Ste Rush	4	200	Thu Feb 11 8:21 PM, 2016 by Ste Rush
	A G M (Preview) All Don't forget the A G M tomorrow, 19:15 at Weavers Cottage, Bacup Road. Brian will have a 'slide' show of South Africa. See you all there. Ian	Ian Brady	0	157	Sun Jan 17 10:42 AM, 2016 by Ian Brady
	Winter Bird Race (Preview) For all those who want to do some winter birding don't forget the Birdrace on Sunday (10th) meeting at Waterfoot car park at 07:45. If anyone wants to be collected please let me know - See you there. Ian	Ian Brady	4	172	Sat Jan 9 8:24 PM, 2016 by PaulB
	quad and dirt bikes (Preview) Whilst walking through Staghills Woods today I had the misfortune to come across a quad biker churning up the ground in the woods. This quad biker then came down the tarmacked road at Sandybank towards Bacup Road. A minute later another quad bike type machine came roaring up the tarmacked path at s...	KEVIN LISTER	2	165	Fri Jan 1 10:09 PM, 2016 by brian
	Next Six Months (Preview) All Here is a copy of the next six month meetings etc. If anyone has a problem getting it please let me know and I get a copy to you. I will take a few to the AGM. All the best for 2016 Ian	Ian Brady	1	165	Fri Jan 1 8:24 PM, 2016 by brian
	Merry Christmas.. (Preview) Wishing everyone in the club and on the forum a Merry Christmas and a happy 2016. Hopefully we will have a good birding year. Best wishes, Craig.	C Bel	4	189	Tue Dec 22 12:36 PM, 2015 by brian
	Birds of Lancs (Preview) Just thought somebody might want a bargain. Birds of Lancashire and N. Merseyside (White, MCcarthy, Jones) currently for sale (buy it now) on ebay at £10 + post Bargain for somebody, original price £40:00 Bob.	Bigbadbob	1	184	Sat Nov 28 12:31 PM, 2015 by C Bel
	Avian diseases. (Preview) After ten years of disease free feeding stations I now have the first case of Trichomonosis in a Goldfinch. This bird is a classic case of the disease, and has been seen for three days now, as far as I can tell it is the same bird and I have only witnessed one bird with this issue. My feeders and tables are cle...	brian	4	148	Wed Nov 25 10:12 PM, 2015 by Ste Rush
	Photographs for 2014 Report (Preview) I can submit the following photographs all taken in 2014 for the report if needed. All taken in Rossendale. All cheques payable to .. :P	sarfraz	2	156	Wed Nov 25 9:33 PM, 2015 by sarfraz
	Strange Occurance (Preview) We went shopping to Leeds yesterday, 21.11.15, and my son came running up to me and said he'd found two dead birds on the street. I said they'd be pigeons but he said no come and see. He then showed me a Redwing and a Snipe, both freshly dead, lying next to each other on a street in the city centre of Leeds ! I co...	David Nuttall	4	181	Mon Nov 23 4:15 PM, 2015 by rob archer
	November Meeting (Preview) All Don't forget it's the November meeting tomorrow 16-11-15 See you all there Ian	Ian Brady	2	156	Sun Nov 15 9:00 PM, 2015 by brian
	Bird report (Preview) Just trying to bringing things together for 2014 report and we appear to be missing info on certain species. Anything on the occurrence of Whooper Swan, Grey-lag goose, Shelduck, Pochard, Dotterel during 2014 would be useful. Bob.	Bigbadbob	1	185	Sun Oct 25 6:18 PM, 2015 by sarfraz
	club meeting 19th October (Preview) The club meeting on Monday 19th October will be for members photos. Brian has said he will bring the projector and Ste will provide the screen. The projector comes with the following connection cables.... HDMI....which can be connected to iphones (adaptor needed), iPad I have adaptor. VGA.....la...	KEVIN LISTER	4	237	Sun Oct 18 11:09 AM, 2015 by Ian Brady
	new mobile number (Preview) I've just purchased a new mobile today and have new number. For anybody who wants it the new number is 07519753987. cheers Kevin	KEVIN LISTER	0	143	Sat Oct 10 8:24 PM, 2015 by KEVIN LISTER
	Free books to a good home. (Preview) This is a set of seven hardback natural history books on various subjects with colour illustrations, they are from the 1980's but still relevant today. They are free to a good home and would be ideal as an introduction to the subject, if anyone knows of someone who would appreciate them......they are...	brian	0	146	Fri Oct 9 12:13 PM, 2015 by brian
	Caterpiller ID (Preview) Hi Add a look on net thinking White Ermine moth caterpillar ? Cheers Craggy	craggy	0	143	Sun Sep 27 9:03 PM, 2015 by craggy
	meeting 210915 (Preview) Just a reminder that the first indoor club meeting of the autumn is on Monday 21st September at the Weaver's Cottage, Rawtenstall. Meet at 7:15pm. New members are always welcome cheers Kevin	KEVIN LISTER	0	151	Sat Sep 19 7:48 PM, 2015 by KEVIN LISTER
	Bee-eaters, BirdFair and Spurn (Preview) Hi All, Is any one interested in the following trips over the next 2 months?:- 1. A trip to see the European Bee-eaters which are nesting near Brampton in Cumbria. They are nesting and probably have chicks so any point over next 2 weeks could be good. First breeding attempt in the North West of Eng...	sarfraz	3	202	Tue Aug 18 12:46 AM, 2015 by sarfraz
	Hen Harrier Day North West 9th August (Preview) Just a note to say the closest organised event for this year From 10.30 at Dunsop Bridge in Lancashires Forest of Bowland. Join us on the village green in front of the river opposite the Puddle Ducks cafe. There is a car park near the garage and toilets. As you arrive please make your way to our recepti...	Ste Rush	2	191	Mon Aug 17 11:57 PM, 2015 by sarfraz
	July - December 2015 (Preview) The Next six months. Ian	Ian Brady	0	164	Sun Jul 26 12:04 PM, 2015 by Ian Brady
	Meeting 20th July (Preview) Meet at 19:00 at Kay Street Cheers Ian	Ian Brady	0	153	Sun Jul 19 9:54 PM, 2015 by Ian Brady
	Amazing! (Preview) http://lancasterbirdwatching.org.uk/forum/read.php?1,46364	sarfraz	0	194	Tue Jun 30 10:33 PM, 2015 by sarfraz
	Caterpillar ID REQUIRED PLEASE 24-06-2015 (Preview) ID required please Seen today at Clowbridge Cheers Craggy	craggy	5	222	Thu Jun 25 8:46 AM, 2015 by JimOrmerod
	Bird Race (Preview) I had the Bird Race down for 7th June but I think a number of members are on holiday. Does anyone have a preference for another date? Regards Ian	Ian Brady	2	204	Wed Jun 3 7:28 PM, 2015 by Ian Brady
	ELOC Diamond Jubilee (Preview) The East Lancashire Ornithologists' Club is celebrating its Diamond Jubilee this year by holding a special meeting on Tuesday 2nd June at which the speaker will be Dawn Balmer who is coming especially all the way from Thetford. For further details please visit www.eastlancsornithologists.org...	Tony Cooper	3	221	Sun May 31 11:25 AM, 2015 by sarfraz
	Brockholes Trip 27-04-2015 (Preview) For those interested we are going to Brockholes on Monday to hopefully see the whimbrel roost. Gates are locked at 21:00. Anyone interested please contact me. Regards Ian	Ian Brady	1	201	Fri Apr 24 12:33 PM, 2015 by sarfraz
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