General Discussion

Ian Brady · Ian Brady

All As the weather seems to be OK and there are a good number of migrants in shall we have a ramble on Monday? Meet at Kay Street at 19:00 Ian -- Edited by Ian Brady on Friday 17th of April 2015 07:07:55 PM

sarfraz · sarfraz

Anyone fancy a trip to either Wirral or Sefton coast for a bit of coastal birding Sunday 19 April? Reply, PM or text me. S

KEVIN LISTER · KEVIN LISTER

the 2013 bird report is now available for £2.50 from Rawtenstall Library cheers Kevin

Ste Rush · Ste Rush

Reasonable view today in Waterfoot. The birds were certainly unsure Jay in Eclipse?

Ian Brady · Ian Brady

Don't forget that Monday Night is 'Bird Club Night' - (sorry). Doors open at 19:15. Ian

sarfraz · sarfraz

Hi Thinking of going to either the Fylde Coast or West Yorkshire on Saturday. On the Fylde a Red Throated Diver showing very well on Fairhaven Lake, Firecrest, Cetti;s Warbler and brief sightings of Iceland Gull at Marton Mere. The Great Grey Shrike has not been reported for a few weeks and the Sh...

brian · brian

Spring clean time, and running out of shelf space, Free to a good home..... 15 magazines, 11 "Birdwatching" 4 "Birdwatch" all between 2012-2014. 13 magazines "British Birds" May 2012 to May 2013. 24 magazines "National Geographic" 2013 and 2014. A...

Ste Rush · Ste Rush

If anybody would like to buy a Swarovski DH 101 tripod head please leave a message. It's my own and is like new. If sold through ROC then I will donate some of the money to the club. Regards Stephen -- Edited by Ste Rush on Monday 23rd of February 2015 02:07:14 PM

Ian Brady · Ian Brady

Anyone interested in this trip? I will be leaving about 09:00 (high tide is at 13:10, 9.8m) so will probably arrive around 10:00ish. If anyone wants a lift please let me know. Cheers Ian

sarfraz · sarfraz

Hi, Anyone wanting to submit records to the Lancashire Bird Report 2014 please email Steve White at stevewhite102@btinternet.com I have a feeling that they will not want every record you have as each species gets as much written space as would in the ROC Report so my guess would be:- 1. Anythi...

Ian Brady · Ian Brady

Don't forget all the meeting is on Monday at 19:15. Cheers Ian

sarfraz · sarfraz

Hi All Does anyone fancy a trip to Leighton Moss on Sunday? I have a good chance to go up - just wondered if anyone else is interested at all? Send me a PM or leave a reply here. Sarfraz

sarfraz · sarfraz

http://www.birdforum.net/showpost.php?p=3142626&postcount=6330

sarfraz · sarfraz

Just wondered if it is still going ahead? I have looked at different forecasts and they have said different things although most agree it is going to rain now. Met Office said light rain last time I cheeked but heavy in the afternoon. I know for some weather is not an issue. I can put up with light show...

Ian Brady · Ian Brady

Merry Christmas and all the best for 2015. Don't forget the bird race on Jan 11th. Regards Ian

Ian Brady · Ian Brady

All Meeting tomorrow night - bring something to eat or drink. Cheers Ian

Ian Brady · Ian Brady

If anyone would like to go on Sunday 23rd Nov contact me to arrange transport or meet there at 10:00. Cheers Ian

Ian Brady · Ian Brady

All Meeting tomorrow 19:15 Weavers Cottage - Photos Steve could you please bring your projector so that we can compare. All bring photos. Cheers Ian

Ste Rush · Ste Rush

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p026vg7w/life-story-1-first-steps

Ian Brady · Ian Brady

All Don't forget it's quiz night tomorrow set by Bob. I will also bring the projector for opinions. Ian

PaulB · PaulB

Early Saturday afternoon there was an organised shooting party on the hillside behind the Grey Mare on Grane Road. I would say there were maybe 10 guns in a semi-circle with the beaters being on the moor on the Haslingden side of the wind farm. I've travelled this road regularly for 40 years and can't sa...

craggy · craggy

A Crane was sighted flying over Leighton Moss reserve at the weekend Perhaps a new visitor for Holden Wood ? Also at Leighton Moss a grand total of 182 Little Egrets and three W G Egrets Cheers Craggy

Ian Brady · Ian Brady

All Next meeting is Monday 15/09/14 at 19:15 Weavers Cottage I want us to decide on a projector and catch up on the last 6 months. Cheers Ian

Bigbadbob · Bigbadbob

Just a thought for those who may be interested, but September. 1. 2014. was the 100 anniversary of the death of the last known Passenger pigeon at Cinncinatti zoo USA. Bob.

Ste Rush · Ste Rush

Please could I urge everybody who has not already done to sign the petition if you feel you this is important. http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/65627 This years breeding figures makes for grim reading indeed. It's as close to losing a breeding species as it gets. I was reading an articl...

Ian Brady · Ian Brady

Meet at Kay Street 19:00 Trip to AMR Ian

Birderbryan · Birderbryan

They still need to catch these disgraceful people responsible for this, please click over this link: Obviously another reason why guns should be banned, especially idiots who could possible have "high volocity" weapons like this. Are we safe going about our travels with idiots like t...

KEVIN LISTER · KEVIN LISTER

Lots of dead trout and bullheads in the Irwell between K Steels and EBSW today. The Environment Agency are aware of it and say that there has been a fuel leak from Tesco at Road End that has seeped into the river. Strangely there were lots of minnows that appeared to be unaffected. No dead birds were se...

Ian Brady · Ian Brady

All Sorry it's a bit late but please find attached a copy of the next six months meetings etc. Regards Ian

craggy · craggy

ID required please photos attached seen feeding on bramble flower Cheers Craggy

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Monday 20-04-2015 Meeting (Preview) All As the weather seems to be OK and there are a good number of migrants in shall we have a ramble on Monday? Meet at Kay Street at 19:00 Ian -- Edited by Ian Brady on Friday 17th of April 2015 07:07:55 PM	Ian Brady	0	176	Fri Apr 17 7:06 PM, 2015 by Ian Brady
	Coastal Birding Sunday? (Preview) Anyone fancy a trip to either Wirral or Sefton coast for a bit of coastal birding Sunday 19 April? Reply, PM or text me. S	sarfraz	0	155	Thu Apr 16 9:20 PM, 2015 by sarfraz
	2013 bird report (Preview) the 2013 bird report is now available for £2.50 from Rawtenstall Library cheers Kevin	KEVIN LISTER	0	174	Sat Mar 28 7:12 PM, 2015 by KEVIN LISTER
	Eclipse (Preview) Reasonable view today in Waterfoot. The birds were certainly unsure Jay in Eclipse?	Ste Rush	0	185	Fri Mar 20 5:20 PM, 2015 by Ste Rush
	BIRD CLUB NIGHT (Preview) Don't forget that Monday Night is 'Bird Club Night' - (sorry). Doors open at 19:15. Ian	Ian Brady	1	186	Sat Mar 14 6:38 PM, 2015 by KEVIN LISTER
	Fylde Coast or Fairburn Ings/Swillington ings (Preview) Hi Thinking of going to either the Fylde Coast or West Yorkshire on Saturday. On the Fylde a Red Throated Diver showing very well on Fairhaven Lake, Firecrest, Cetti;s Warbler and brief sightings of Iceland Gull at Marton Mere. The Great Grey Shrike has not been reported for a few weeks and the Sh...	sarfraz	0	166	Thu Mar 5 9:40 AM, 2015 by sarfraz
	Free to a good home. (Preview) Spring clean time, and running out of shelf space, Free to a good home..... 15 magazines, 11 "Birdwatching" 4 "Birdwatch" all between 2012-2014. 13 magazines "British Birds" May 2012 to May 2013. 24 magazines "National Geographic" 2013 and 2014. A...	brian	1	190	Mon Mar 2 6:44 PM, 2015 by brian
	FOR SALE (Preview) If anybody would like to buy a Swarovski DH 101 tripod head please leave a message. It's my own and is like new. If sold through ROC then I will donate some of the money to the club. Regards Stephen -- Edited by Ste Rush on Monday 23rd of February 2015 02:07:14 PM	Ste Rush	3	212	Wed Feb 25 10:52 PM, 2015 by David Ousey
	Marshside Trip Sunday 22nd Feb (Preview) Anyone interested in this trip? I will be leaving about 09:00 (high tide is at 13:10, 9.8m) so will probably arrive around 10:00ish. If anyone wants a lift please let me know. Cheers Ian	Ian Brady	1	201	Fri Feb 20 6:36 PM, 2015 by C Bel
	Records for Lancashire Report 2014 (Preview) Hi, Anyone wanting to submit records to the Lancashire Bird Report 2014 please email Steve White at stevewhite102@btinternet.com I have a feeling that they will not want every record you have as each species gets as much written space as would in the ROC Report so my guess would be:- 1. Anythi...	sarfraz	0	163	Tue Feb 17 11:26 PM, 2015 by sarfraz
	Bid Club 16-2-15 (Preview) Don't forget all the meeting is on Monday at 19:15. Cheers Ian	Ian Brady	0	164	Sun Feb 15 10:45 PM, 2015 by Ian Brady
	Leighton Moss - Anyone? (Preview) Hi All Does anyone fancy a trip to Leighton Moss on Sunday? I have a good chance to go up - just wondered if anyone else is interested at all? Send me a PM or leave a reply here. Sarfraz	sarfraz	2	189	Fri Feb 6 9:18 AM, 2015 by sarfraz
	High Tide Good News! (Preview) http://www.birdforum.net/showpost.php?p=3142626&postcount=6330	sarfraz	0	208	Sat Jan 17 8:47 PM, 2015 by sarfraz
	Winter Bird Race (Preview) Just wondered if it is still going ahead? I have looked at different forecasts and they have said different things although most agree it is going to rain now. Met Office said light rain last time I cheeked but heavy in the afternoon. I know for some weather is not an issue. I can put up with light show...	sarfraz	3	191	Sat Jan 10 4:31 PM, 2015 by sarfraz
	Christmas Greetings (Preview) Merry Christmas and all the best for 2015. Don't forget the bird race on Jan 11th. Regards Ian	Ian Brady	0	165	Wed Dec 24 3:53 PM, 2014 by Ian Brady
	Bird Club Meeting 15-12-14 (Preview) All Meeting tomorrow night - bring something to eat or drink. Cheers Ian	Ian Brady	0	177	Sun Dec 14 6:17 PM, 2014 by Ian Brady
	Marshside trip (Preview) If anyone would like to go on Sunday 23rd Nov contact me to arrange transport or meet there at 10:00. Cheers Ian	Ian Brady	3	220	Sat Nov 22 10:23 AM, 2014 by C Bel
	Bird Club Meeting 17-11-14 (Preview) All Meeting tomorrow 19:15 Weavers Cottage - Photos Steve could you please bring your projector so that we can compare. All bring photos. Cheers Ian	Ian Brady	1	174	Sun Nov 16 9:08 PM, 2014 by Ste Rush
	Ten Minute of footage which is breathtaking...I promise! The Barnacle Goose (Preview) http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p026vg7w/life-story-1-first-steps	Ste Rush	0	176	Fri Oct 31 9:34 PM, 2014 by Ste Rush
	Bird Club Meeting tomorrow 20-10-14 (Preview) All Don't forget it's quiz night tomorrow set by Bob. I will also bring the projector for opinions. Ian	Ian Brady	0	165	Sun Oct 19 11:19 PM, 2014 by Ian Brady
	Organised Shoot Off Grane Road (Preview) Early Saturday afternoon there was an organised shooting party on the hillside behind the Grey Mare on Grane Road. I would say there were maybe 10 guns in a semi-circle with the beaters being on the moor on the Haslingden side of the wind farm. I've travelled this road regularly for 40 years and can't sa...	PaulB	0	190	Tue Sep 30 9:38 PM, 2014 by PaulB
	Leighton Moss (Preview) A Crane was sighted flying over Leighton Moss reserve at the weekend Perhaps a new visitor for Holden Wood ? Also at Leighton Moss a grand total of 182 Little Egrets and three W G Egrets Cheers Craggy	craggy	1	188	Thu Sep 25 12:05 AM, 2014 by sarfraz
	Next Indoor Meeting (Preview) All Next meeting is Monday 15/09/14 at 19:15 Weavers Cottage I want us to decide on a projector and catch up on the last 6 months. Cheers Ian	Ian Brady	0	181	Fri Sep 12 8:52 PM, 2014 by Ian Brady
	In memorium. (Preview) Just a thought for those who may be interested, but September. 1. 2014. was the 100 anniversary of the death of the last known Passenger pigeon at Cinncinatti zoo USA. Bob.	Bigbadbob	3	220	Tue Sep 9 8:22 PM, 2014 by Ste Rush
	Hen Harrier (Preview) Please could I urge everybody who has not already done to sign the petition if you feel you this is important. http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/65627 This years breeding figures makes for grim reading indeed. It's as close to losing a breeding species as it gets. I was reading an articl...	Ste Rush	2	243	Fri Aug 22 6:39 PM, 2014 by Ste Rush
	Monday 18th August meeting (Preview) Meet at Kay Street 19:00 Trip to AMR Ian	Ian Brady	0	171	Sun Aug 17 9:39 PM, 2014 by Ian Brady
	3 Peregrines show in East Lancs Quarry in 2010 - still no apprehension! of persons responsible (Preview) They still need to catch these disgraceful people responsible for this, please click over this link: Obviously another reason why guns should be banned, especially idiots who could possible have "high volocity" weapons like this. Are we safe going about our travels with idiots like t...	Birderbryan	0	241	Thu Jul 17 5:09 AM, 2014 by Birderbryan
	fuel leak into River Irwell 060714 (Preview) Lots of dead trout and bullheads in the Irwell between K Steels and EBSW today. The Environment Agency are aware of it and say that there has been a fuel leak from Tesco at Road End that has seeped into the river. Strangely there were lots of minnows that appeared to be unaffected. No dead birds were se...	KEVIN LISTER	0	217	Sun Jul 6 6:31 PM, 2014 by KEVIN LISTER
	Next six months (Preview) All Sorry it's a bit late but please find attached a copy of the next six months meetings etc. Regards Ian	Ian Brady	0	199	Sun Jul 6 12:22 PM, 2014 by Ian Brady
	ID REQUIRED (Preview) ID required please photos attached seen feeding on bramble flower Cheers Craggy	craggy	3	228	Sat Jun 21 9:28 PM, 2014 by craggy
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