General Discussion

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

KEVIN LISTER · KEVIN LISTER

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...

Ian Brady · Ian Brady

All Monday night is the next meeting. Kay Street car park at 19:00, Redisher woods? Ian

Ian Brady · Ian Brady

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

craggy · craggy

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...

Ste Rush · Ste Rush

Anybody looking to see a Greta Grey Shrike? One reported at Watergrove Res.

sarfraz · sarfraz

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...

KEVIN LISTER · KEVIN LISTER

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

sarfraz · sarfraz

Hi I will not be at the March meeting so if anyone else wants to bring their photographs please do so. Thanks Sarfraz

craggy · craggy

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

Tony Cooper · Tony Cooper

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...

craggy · craggy

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

craggy · craggy

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...

Ian Brady · Ian Brady

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...

Greengrass · Greengrass

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...

sarfraz · sarfraz

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

Ian Brady · Ian Brady

The AGM is 20th Jan at 19:15 at the Weavers Cottage Sorry for the mistake - thanks Brian for spotting it. Ian

Ian Brady · Ian Brady

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

Ian Brady · Ian Brady

All the best Ian

brian · brian

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...

KEVIN LISTER · KEVIN LISTER

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...

brian · brian

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...

Ste Rush · Ste Rush

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...

Ste Rush · Ste Rush

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...

sarfraz · sarfraz

I have a copy. Our 2011 Little Egret records are included in it they lingered from 26 June to 2nd November. Ooops! The Rough Legged Buzzard photo and record by Dennis Greenwood are included. Sadly probably not much else from our area. Once again they missed my late Iceland Gull record from the...

Ian Brady · Ian Brady

David has set the quiz so we know it will be hard. Meet at 19:15. Cheers Ian

Ian Brady · Ian Brady

Now that we have had our summer it's back to normal. Starts at 19:15. Cheers Ian

sarfraz · sarfraz

Hi all I am very likely to be going to the Birdfair on Saturday at Rutland. I have a few spare spaces - is any one interested in going?

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	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	207	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	236	Sat Jun 21 9:28 PM, 2014 by craggy
	Summer bird race 2014 (Preview) 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...	KEVIN LISTER	0	217	Wed May 21 10:09 AM, 2014 by KEVIN LISTER
	May Meeting (Preview) All Monday night is the next meeting. Kay Street car park at 19:00, Redisher woods? Ian	Ian Brady	3	232	Sun May 18 10:11 PM, 2014 by sarfraz
	April Meeting (Preview) 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	Ian Brady	3	307	Sun Apr 27 8:34 PM, 2014 by sarfraz
	Rutland Ospreys Live Webcam 27-04-2014 (Preview) 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...	craggy	0	239	Sun Apr 27 12:16 PM, 2014 by craggy
	Heads Up (Preview) Anybody looking to see a Greta Grey Shrike? One reported at Watergrove Res.	Ste Rush	2	246	Wed Apr 9 5:43 PM, 2014 by Ste Rush
	Rossendale Records for Lancashire Report (Preview) 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...	sarfraz	0	197	Tue Apr 1 11:56 AM, 2014 by sarfraz
	WEBS count at Grane on Sunday March 16th (Preview) 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	KEVIN LISTER	0	196	Fri Mar 14 9:56 PM, 2014 by KEVIN LISTER
	March meeting (Preview) Hi I will not be at the March meeting so if anyone else wants to bring their photographs please do so. Thanks Sarfraz	sarfraz	0	188	Mon Mar 10 3:40 PM, 2014 by sarfraz
	Hummingbird (Preview) 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	craggy	1	236	Thu Mar 6 7:25 PM, 2014 by craggy
	Lancashire and Cheshire Fauna Society (Preview) 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...	Tony Cooper	0	180	Sat Mar 1 4:02 PM, 2014 by Tony Cooper
	SONG OR MISTLE THRUSH (Preview) 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	craggy	6	209	Sat Mar 1 11:51 AM, 2014 by craggy
	AVOCET AT LEIGHTON MOSS (Preview) 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...	craggy	1	216	Thu Feb 20 11:59 PM, 2014 by sarfraz
	Meeting Monday17th February (Preview) 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...	Ian Brady	0	175	Wed Feb 12 8:35 AM, 2014 by Ian Brady
	Lack of Birds at Garden Feeders (Preview) 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...	Greengrass	3	203	Fri Feb 7 3:00 PM, 2014 by Greengrass
	High Tides (Preview) 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	sarfraz	2	244	Fri Jan 24 10:34 PM, 2014 by sarfraz
	AGM 20th Jan (Preview) The AGM is 20th Jan at 19:15 at the Weavers Cottage Sorry for the mistake - thanks Brian for spotting it. Ian	Ian Brady	0	183	Sat Jan 11 1:46 PM, 2014 by Ian Brady
	BIRD RACE Sunday 12th Jan - AGM 20th Jan (Preview) 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	Ian Brady	3	226	Sat Jan 11 1:26 PM, 2014 by Ian Brady
	Merry Christmas to all (Preview) All the best Ian	Ian Brady	3	211	Sat Dec 28 9:14 PM, 2013 by Greengrass
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	2012 bird report (Preview) 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...	KEVIN LISTER	2	254	Wed Nov 20 5:07 AM, 2013 by KEVIN LISTER
	Bird Atlas 2007-11 (Preview) 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...	brian	0	177	Mon Nov 18 11:28 PM, 2013 by brian
	Club Meeting 18/11/13 (Preview) 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...	Ste Rush	2	217	Wed Nov 13 7:22 AM, 2013 by Ian Brady
	BTO Garden Birdwatch Healthwatch Initiative. (Preview) 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...	Ste Rush	0	163	Fri Nov 8 4:46 AM, 2013 by Ste Rush
	Lancs Bird Report 2012 (Preview) I have a copy. Our 2011 Little Egret records are included in it they lingered from 26 June to 2nd November. Ooops! The Rough Legged Buzzard photo and record by Dennis Greenwood are included. Sadly probably not much else from our area. Once again they missed my late Iceland Gull record from the...	sarfraz	1	213	Sun Oct 20 11:43 AM, 2013 by JimOrmerod
	Quiz night 21-10-13 (Preview) David has set the quiz so we know it will be hard. Meet at 19:15. Cheers Ian	Ian Brady	0	165	Fri Oct 18 5:50 AM, 2013 by Ian Brady
	Meeting Monday 16th (Preview) Now that we have had our summer it's back to normal. Starts at 19:15. Cheers Ian	Ian Brady	0	201	Sat Sep 14 10:11 PM, 2013 by Ian Brady
	Rutland Birdfair (Preview) Hi all I am very likely to be going to the Birdfair on Saturday at Rutland. I have a few spare spaces - is any one interested in going?	sarfraz	12	356	Thu Sep 5 12:52 PM, 2013 by Ste Rush
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