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In memorium.
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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.
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Hen Harrier
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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...
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Monday 18th August meeting
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Meet at Kay Street 19:00 Trip to AMR Ian
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3 Peregrines show in East Lancs Quarry in 2010 - still no apprehension! of persons responsible
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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...
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fuel leak into River Irwell 060714
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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...
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Next six months
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All Sorry it's a bit late but please find attached a copy of the next six months meetings etc. Regards Ian
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ID REQUIRED
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ID required please photos attached seen feeding on bramble flower Cheers Craggy
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Summer bird race 2014
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For anybody interested, the summer bird race will be 8th June this year. Meet on the car park opposite the Royal in Waterfoot at 5:45am. For anybody who hasn't been on the bird race before this can be a good way to see parts of the valley you wouldn't normally visit. Last year saw 3 new species added to t...
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May Meeting
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All Monday night is the next meeting. Kay Street car park at 19:00, Redisher woods? Ian
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April Meeting
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The April Meeting should be on Easter Monday so we are moving it to the following Monday - 28th April 2104. We will have a ramble / saunter somewhere so meet at Kay Street car park at 19:00. Cheers Ian
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Rutland Ospreys Live Webcam 27-04-2014
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www.ospreys.org.uk/ LINK FOR LIVE WEBCAM ABOVEHigh definition live stream from the Manton Bay nest This year, the unringed female of the past four years, now called Maya, arrived on 17th March. She waited three weeks for her long-standing partner, 5R(04), to return, but he did not. On 6th April, a...
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Heads Up
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Anybody looking to see a Greta Grey Shrike? One reported at Watergrove Res.
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Rossendale Records for Lancashire Report
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Hello All, I have been in touch with Steve White who collects some of the Lancashire Bird records and he did want records at the latest by the end of March. Unfortunately I was away for a few weeks so have only had time to post this now. Please send your records by email to stevewhite102@btinternet...
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WEBS count at Grane on Sunday March 16th
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If anybody is in the Grane area on Sunday could they please make sure they post their sightings on the forum. It is the WEBS count this weekend and unfortunately I won't be able to make it this weekend thanks Kevin
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March meeting
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Hi I will not be at the March meeting so if anyone else wants to bring their photographs please do so. Thanks Sarfraz
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Hummingbird
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Been having a look at this Hummingbird nest cam its in California so it eight hours behind UK time search for - Phoebe Allens WebCam Cheers Craggy
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Lancashire and Cheshire Fauna Society
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The Lancashire and Cheshire Fauna Society is celebrating its centenary. The Society is responsible for publishing the annual Lancashire Bird Report and occasional reports on other faunal groups. In recent years they have also published two county Bird Atlases (one on-line) and the county Avifa...
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SONG OR MISTLE THRUSH
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Can some one please help What is the easiest way to tell the difference between song and mistle thrush saw this bird today , photos are the same bird Cheers Craggy
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AVOCET AT LEIGHTON MOSS
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A copy of the report from Leighton moss 19 Feb 2014 2:33 PM Spring must definitely be on its way. The first avocet of the year has arrived! This is almost the same day that the first ones arrived last year. In 2013, two avocets turned up on the saltmarsh on 17 February, which was the earliest we have ever h...
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Meeting Monday17th February
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All Don't forget the meeting next Monday and for all those who haven't paid their subs we would appreciate it if you did as the cost of having this website is not insignificant. Please bring along your records for 2013 so that the report writers (thanks Dave, Bob, Jim and Brian) can get the next one ready...
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Lack of Birds at Garden Feeders
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Over the last couple of weeks I've noticed almost a total lack of birds at my garden feeders in The Glen. Feeders are all clean with a variety of fresh food that is normally met with great approval by our avian friends. I've checked for predators no sign of any raptors and only the occasional domestic cat...
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High Tides
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Some big high tides coming up over the next few weeks:- http://www.deeestuary.co.uk/news.htm#events I hope to visit a few of them. Is there anyone else intending to visit? Sarfraz
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AGM 20th Jan
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The AGM is 20th Jan at 19:15 at the Weavers Cottage Sorry for the mistake - thanks Brian for spotting it. Ian
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BIRD RACE Sunday 12th Jan - AGM 20th Jan
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Happy New Year to all Don't forget the Bird Race on Sunday starting at 7:45 Waterfoot car park. AGM 21st Jan at the Weavers Cottage starting at 19:15. Cheers Ian -- Edited by JimOrmerod on Sunday 12th of January 2014 05:10:27 PM
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Merry Christmas to all
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2013 Reords
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Hi All, I will be collating all the records for 2013 in the new year and passing them on to David and Bob for editing, and then on to Kevin for printing, that's assuming all are willing again. There is a spread sheet supplied by Jim in general discussion above that can be used for records and then e-mail...
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2012 bird report
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The 2012 bird report will be given out to members at the next meeting (Monday November 18th). If anybody isn't able to attend we will get it to you as soon as possible. For any non members the report costs £2.50. If you contact me via the forum I can send one to you. Hopefully we will be sending some to Ra...
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Bird Atlas 2007-11
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I received my copy of the BTO Atlas on Friday gone, first impression is an excellent piece of work exceptionally presented with really good lay out, looking forward to reading it properly. For any one who wants to borrow it for a look, just ask. Was planning to be at meeting tonight with some pictures bu...
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Club Meeting 18/11/13
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For those who will be attending... I will have the projector and screen available for the evening so if people have video or pictures that they would like to show the rest of us please feel free to bring them along. We are not looking for perfection so don't be shy. I would ask that you use the following sto...
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BTO Garden Birdwatch Healthwatch Initiative.
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Having now seen diseased birds in the garden every year since c2004 I noted the BTO have now taken this seriously. Last year it spread to other European countries. Could I ask if anybody sees the signs (see info on link) of the disease then they record this on the website setup to record such issues. I hav...
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