General Discussion

Kathy · Kathy

Sorry about the quality of the photos. This bird has appeared recently in the garden and I have no idea what it is. It looks sort of round and young and a bit confused so I wondered if it was a young thrush?? It's definitely NOT a robin even though it looks quite orangey from a distance. Kathy

craggy · craggy

Taking photo of a Hoverfly then when looking at the photo at home realised it was sat on a Sparrowhawk feather Cheers Craggy

Ian Brady · Ian Brady

All welcome especially if you have any ideas as to where to go! Ian

craggy · craggy

In the garden this year we have planted a lot more bee friendly plants and its paid off

Ian Brady · Ian Brady

All There is an article in the Free Press about Eric getting a medal. I thought this was due to happen this weekend - sorry for missing it. Regards Ian

Kathy · Kathy

Never thought I'd hear myself saying "bloody squirrels" but it's happening more than ever. This one was only about 20 feet away while I was sunbathing last weekend. Not too happy about the female deer wandering so close to the residential area though although it was nice to get the photos...

KEVIN LISTER · KEVIN LISTER

Hi all We are hoping to get a few photos in the bird report this year. If anybody has any available please let me know asap then we can sort them out. Pictures must be local and must relate to 2012. Butterfly and dragonfly photos will also be considered. Bird photos of scarcer species or of common bir...

Ian Brady · Ian Brady

I have been asked to remind everyone that the Bird Race is coming up but would like to change it to the 9th June at 6:00am from Waterfoot car park. Let me know. Bird club on Monday 20th 19:00 Kay Street. Cheers Ian -- Edited by Ian Brady on Friday 17th of May 2013 08:01:40 AM

Kathy · Kathy

I've got my windows full open and I can hear lots of birds in the garden and beyond in the churchyard, but I just heard one that I have never heard before. I can only describe its call as 2 notes only, up down, up down, up down. That's it. I've listed on the RSPB website to every bird I have seen in the garden,...

craggy · craggy

www.ospreys.org.uk/ The camera is live daily from 6am until 8pm BST Cheers Craggy -- Edited by craggy on Friday 24th of May 2013 01:32:35 PM

craggy · craggy

Circular walk from Irwell Vale along sculpture trail pass chatterton wood up strongstry road then back through lumb wood to Irwell Vale. Its a good place to learn about birds and their habitats, birds seen jackdaws - robin - magpie - blackbird - blue tit - long tailed tit - dunnock - swift/swallow - mal...

brian · brian

Over the weekend I have been round all my nest boxes and have found very little activity at any of them, one had Blue Tits in and out and one open fronted box was visited by a Robin. Last autumn I put up two Tawny Owl boxes, yesterday evening I watched one but no activity, this evening I watched the other, and...

Birderbryan · Birderbryan

Some general notes on the "Chiffchaff" and some replies. Below are some notes which I have decided to put on a couple of online sites (including Bird Forum) to try and get a idea of what might be going on with the "Chiffchaff" non-arrivals here within Burton In Kendal, and try and...

Kathy · Kathy

First goldfinch this weekend!

Ian Brady · Ian Brady

All How about a Sewage works or Irwell visit? Regards Ian

Member Help · Ste Rush

as many know Waterfoot normally has a few days of stalls in the summer and this year they are having stalls that highlight local clubs of outdoor activities like photography, rambling etc. I was asked if the ROC would be interested in having a stall to let people know that there is such a club and also som...

Kathy · Kathy

Obviously tons better than taking photos through the window glass! I was only about 5 ft from this one when I took this - it couldn't wait for me to put the food out!

Kathy · Kathy

How is that if I put something different down, something different comes?? I was told to put down Niger seeds to bring Goldfinches; no Goldfinches came yet but certainly Greenfinches and Bullfinches are now regulars - how on earth do they know? Especially with Niger seeds, which are black and extr...

Help with New Member's photos .... · Kathy

I'm new to this game and have a garden for the first time in my life. After reading some of the posts on here I'm wondering why I get so excited to see any colourful little bird coming to feed in the garden - but I'm finding it quite addictive! I know most of the ones I am seeing but could someone please put me r...

Ian Brady · Ian Brady

Just a reminder that there is a meeting tonight. If anyone has anything to bring along please do as I have not had a chance to prepare anything. Please could those who haven't paid their subs please pay as we haven't covered the cost of the Weavers yet! See you this evening. Ian

C Bel · C Bel

Selling for a friend as her husband has passed away... Leica APO Televid 62 Scope body with a 26x fixed mag lens, a 16-48x Zoom Lens, Leica stay-on body case and a Manfrotto 444 Carbon Fibre Tripod which has 4 leg sections. Also has quick release plate. All in very good but used condition. No marks or scra...

sarfraz · sarfraz

Just wanted to ask when is the Black Grouse trip and what times do we need to set off and will head back from there? I am interested in it. What is the area known as? I was also wondering if the club wants to add any other trips:- 1. a trip to Richmond Bank in Cheshire where all the rare girls can turn u...

Ian Brady · Ian Brady

All Don't forget tomorrow is our Christmas meeting so bring things to eat! Cheers Ian

Ian Brady · Ian Brady

All Please let me know if you haven't received your report. Cheers Ian

Ste Rush · Ste Rush

-- Edited by Ste Rush on Thursday 6th of December 2012 02:50:14 PM

Ian Brady · Ian Brady

I have the 2011 report printed - thanks to Jim, Bob, Dave and Brian. Please would as many as possible come to the next meeting, 19-11-12, so that we don't have to post them. Cheers Ian PS Don't forget to bring your photos to the meeting. -- Edited by Ian Brady on Monday 12th of November 2012 12:17:46 AM

Ste Rush · Ste Rush

Just a note to others that waxwings are now being seen. Barrow, Preston, Knutsford. Hope they stop off around here. Anybody looked at weather in the scandanavian regions?

Lisa Harris · Lisa Harris

Hello, We have just launched a survey of the entire community of French and English birders on the site of the Regional Natural Park of the Alpilles (France). We would like to obtain your participation in it and to this end the following internet links are put at your disposal: To meet the study in En...

sarfraz · sarfraz

Hoping to go to Spurn on Saturday. Has anyone been before? Will be my first visit. How long does it take to get to from here if travelling at about 65mph? -- Edited by sarfraz on Tuesday 23rd of October 2012 10:47:00 PM

Ian Brady · Ian Brady

Dave N has set a quiz so we need a good number there to find the answers. Ian

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Can anyone tell me what this bird is? (Preview) Sorry about the quality of the photos. This bird has appeared recently in the garden and I have no idea what it is. It looks sort of round and young and a bit confused so I wondered if it was a young thrush?? It's definitely NOT a robin even though it looks quite orangey from a distance. Kathy	Kathy	3	256	Sat Aug 3 4:44 AM, 2013 by Kathy
	IRWELL VALE - SPARROHAWK FEATHER (Preview) Taking photo of a Hoverfly then when looking at the photo at home realised it was sat on a Sparrowhawk feather Cheers Craggy	craggy	1	194	Fri Jul 26 1:03 AM, 2013 by sarfraz
	Meeting tomorrow at 19:00 at Kay Street (Preview) All welcome especially if you have any ideas as to where to go! Ian	Ian Brady	0	186	Mon Jul 15 4:12 AM, 2013 by Ian Brady
	BEES (Preview) In the garden this year we have planted a lot more bee friendly plants and its paid off	craggy	1	198	Mon Jul 1 3:34 AM, 2013 by craggy
	Rossendale Free Press (Preview) All There is an article in the Free Press about Eric getting a medal. I thought this was due to happen this weekend - sorry for missing it. Regards Ian	Ian Brady	0	179	Fri Jun 28 7:50 PM, 2013 by Ian Brady
	Vicarage Wildlife - not birds! (Preview) Never thought I'd hear myself saying "bloody squirrels" but it's happening more than ever. This one was only about 20 feet away while I was sunbathing last weekend. Not too happy about the female deer wandering so close to the residential area though although it was nice to get the photos...	Kathy	0	159	Sun Jun 16 3:22 AM, 2013 by Kathy
	photos for bird report (Preview) Hi all We are hoping to get a few photos in the bird report this year. If anybody has any available please let me know asap then we can sort them out. Pictures must be local and must relate to 2012. Butterfly and dragonfly photos will also be considered. Bird photos of scarcer species or of common bir...	KEVIN LISTER	0	157	Thu Jun 13 5:10 PM, 2013 by KEVIN LISTER
	Spring Bird Race 2013 (Preview) I have been asked to remind everyone that the Bird Race is coming up but would like to change it to the 9th June at 6:00am from Waterfoot car park. Let me know. Bird club on Monday 20th 19:00 Kay Street. Cheers Ian -- Edited by Ian Brady on Friday 17th of May 2013 08:01:40 AM	Ian Brady	11	366	Sat Jun 8 5:22 PM, 2013 by sarfraz
	What kind of bird would make this sound? (Preview) I've got my windows full open and I can hear lots of birds in the garden and beyond in the churchyard, but I just heard one that I have never heard before. I can only describe its call as 2 notes only, up down, up down, up down. That's it. I've listed on the RSPB website to every bird I have seen in the garden,...	Kathy	4	168	Tue Jun 4 5:42 AM, 2013 by Kathy
	Rutland Ospreys Live Webcam (Preview) www.ospreys.org.uk/ The camera is live daily from 6am until 8pm BST Cheers Craggy -- Edited by craggy on Friday 24th of May 2013 01:32:35 PM	craggy	0	179	Fri May 24 1:26 PM, 2013 by craggy
	Circular Walk (Preview) Circular walk from Irwell Vale along sculpture trail pass chatterton wood up strongstry road then back through lumb wood to Irwell Vale. Its a good place to learn about birds and their habitats, birds seen jackdaws - robin - magpie - blackbird - blue tit - long tailed tit - dunnock - swift/swallow - mal...	craggy	0	128	Mon May 6 4:49 AM, 2013 by craggy
	Nest boxes. (Preview) Over the weekend I have been round all my nest boxes and have found very little activity at any of them, one had Blue Tits in and out and one open fronted box was visited by a Robin. Last autumn I put up two Tawny Owl boxes, yesterday evening I watched one but no activity, this evening I watched the other, and...	brian	3	180	Fri May 3 4:46 AM, 2013 by craggy
	Where are all the Chiffchaffs? (Preview) Some general notes on the "Chiffchaff" and some replies. Below are some notes which I have decided to put on a couple of online sites (including Bird Forum) to try and get a idea of what might be going on with the "Chiffchaff" non-arrivals here within Burton In Kendal, and try and...	Birderbryan	0	130	Mon Apr 29 9:29 PM, 2013 by Birderbryan
	More goings on in the Vicarage Garden (Preview) First goldfinch this weekend!	Kathy	2	168	Sun Apr 28 5:35 AM, 2013 by craggy
	Meeting Monday (Preview) All How about a Sewage works or Irwell visit? Regards Ian	Ian Brady	1	159	Sun Apr 14 3:43 AM, 2013 by sarfraz
	Member Help (Preview) as many know Waterfoot normally has a few days of stalls in the summer and this year they are having stalls that highlight local clubs of outdoor activities like photography, rambling etc. I was asked if the ROC would be interested in having a stall to let people know that there is such a club and also som...	Ste Rush	0	155	Fri Apr 12 6:28 PM, 2013 by Ste Rush
	Long Tailed Tit at Vicarage (Preview) Obviously tons better than taking photos through the window glass! I was only about 5 ft from this one when I took this - it couldn't wait for me to put the food out!	Kathy	0	120	Sun Mar 24 6:59 PM, 2013 by Kathy
	Question about Bird Food (Preview) How is that if I put something different down, something different comes?? I was told to put down Niger seeds to bring Goldfinches; no Goldfinches came yet but certainly Greenfinches and Bullfinches are now regulars - how on earth do they know? Especially with Niger seeds, which are black and extr...	Kathy	5	107	Sat Mar 23 5:06 PM, 2013 by Kathy
	Help with New Member's photos .... (Preview) I'm new to this game and have a garden for the first time in my life. After reading some of the posts on here I'm wondering why I get so excited to see any colourful little bird coming to feed in the garden - but I'm finding it quite addictive! I know most of the ones I am seeing but could someone please put me r...	Kathy	6	134	Sat Mar 23 5:00 PM, 2013 by Kathy
	Meeting tonight 18-3-13 (Preview) Just a reminder that there is a meeting tonight. If anyone has anything to bring along please do as I have not had a chance to prepare anything. Please could those who haven't paid their subs please pay as we haven't covered the cost of the Weavers yet! See you this evening. Ian	Ian Brady	0	89	Mon Mar 18 2:52 PM, 2013 by Ian Brady
	Leica APO Televid 62 Scope, 26x Lens, 16-48x Zoom Lens, Manfrotto 444 Carbon Tripod FOR SALE... (Preview) Selling for a friend as her husband has passed away... Leica APO Televid 62 Scope body with a 26x fixed mag lens, a 16-48x Zoom Lens, Leica stay-on body case and a Manfrotto 444 Carbon Fibre Tripod which has 4 leg sections. Also has quick release plate. All in very good but used condition. No marks or scra...	C Bel	1	105	Wed Mar 6 6:03 AM, 2013 by C Bel
	Trips 2013 (Preview) Just wanted to ask when is the Black Grouse trip and what times do we need to set off and will head back from there? I am interested in it. What is the area known as? I was also wondering if the club wants to add any other trips:- 1. a trip to Richmond Bank in Cheshire where all the rare girls can turn u...	sarfraz	0	91	Wed Feb 13 4:38 PM, 2013 by sarfraz
	Meeting 17-12-12 (Preview) All Don't forget tomorrow is our Christmas meeting so bring things to eat! Cheers Ian	Ian Brady	0	88	Mon Dec 17 1:26 AM, 2012 by Ian Brady
	Report (Preview) All Please let me know if you haven't received your report. Cheers Ian	Ian Brady	2	97	Sat Dec 8 4:43 AM, 2012 by brian
	Sorry (Preview) -- Edited by Ste Rush on Thursday 6th of December 2012 02:50:14 PM	Ste Rush	0	90	Thu Dec 6 12:50 PM, 2012 by Ste Rush
	2010 Report (Preview) I have the 2011 report printed - thanks to Jim, Bob, Dave and Brian. Please would as many as possible come to the next meeting, 19-11-12, so that we don't have to post them. Cheers Ian PS Don't forget to bring your photos to the meeting. -- Edited by Ian Brady on Monday 12th of November 2012 12:17:46 AM	Ian Brady	18	189	Wed Nov 21 6:18 AM, 2012 by Ian Brady
	Waxwings (Preview) Just a note to others that waxwings are now being seen. Barrow, Preston, Knutsford. Hope they stop off around here. Anybody looked at weather in the scandanavian regions?	Ste Rush	6	121	Tue Nov 13 5:12 AM, 2012 by sarfraz
	Survey of traffic on Regional Natural Park of the Alpilles (France) (Preview) Hello, We have just launched a survey of the entire community of French and English birders on the site of the Regional Natural Park of the Alpilles (France). We would like to obtain your participation in it and to this end the following internet links are put at your disposal: To meet the study in En...	Lisa Harris	0	108	Tue Oct 30 7:08 AM, 2012 by Lisa Harris
	Spurn (Preview) Hoping to go to Spurn on Saturday. Has anyone been before? Will be my first visit. How long does it take to get to from here if travelling at about 65mph? -- Edited by sarfraz on Tuesday 23rd of October 2012 10:47:00 PM	sarfraz	2	96	Sat Oct 27 4:33 AM, 2012 by sarfraz
	Monday 15th Bird Club Quiz (Preview) Dave N has set a quiz so we need a good number there to find the answers. Ian	Ian Brady	0	80	Fri Oct 12 3:25 AM, 2012 by Ian Brady
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