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Rutland Ospreys Live Webcam
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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
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Circular Walk
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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...
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Nest boxes.
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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...
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Where are all the Chiffchaffs?
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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...
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More goings on in the Vicarage Garden
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First goldfinch this weekend!
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Meeting Monday
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All How about a Sewage works or Irwell visit? Regards Ian
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Member Help
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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...
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Long Tailed Tit at Vicarage
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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!
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Question about Bird Food
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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...
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Help with New Member's photos ....
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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...
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Meeting tonight 18-3-13
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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
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Leica APO Televid 62 Scope, 26x Lens, 16-48x Zoom Lens, Manfrotto 444 Carbon Tripod FOR SALE...
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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...
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Trips 2013
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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...
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Meeting 17-12-12
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All Don't forget tomorrow is our Christmas meeting so bring things to eat! Cheers Ian
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Report
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All Please let me know if you haven't received your report. Cheers Ian
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Sorry
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-- Edited by Ste Rush on Thursday 6th of December 2012 02:50:14 PM
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2010 Report
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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
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Waxwings
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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?
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Survey of traffic on Regional Natural Park of the Alpilles (France)
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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...
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Spurn
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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
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Monday 15th Bird Club Quiz
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Dave N has set a quiz so we need a good number there to find the answers. Ian
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New Planning Proposal to "Finish Off" Holden Vale Flash
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http://haslingdens.blogspot.co.uk/2012/08/holden-vale-flash-and-its-importance-to.html
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Meeting Sept 17
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Little Egret 2011 record
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The Lancs Bird Report 2011 does not mention the 2 Little Egrets which stayed for around a week at Grane at the end of June 2011. Although it does mention 2 at Gawthorpe on 27th June - could the same birds have moved onto Grane?
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Mersey Ferries Tour
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http://www.merseyferries.co.uk/detail/Liverbird_Watching_and_Nature_Discovery_Cruises_/28/85.aspx-- Edited by sarfraz on Sunday 2nd of September 2012 09:33:52 PM -- Edited by sarfraz on Sunday 2nd of September 2012 09:35:20 P...
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Cape May & New York Trip Report.
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http://www.wildrossendale.co.uk/Cape-May-NYC-Trip-Report-2012.html
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Petition For PERA MARSH, Portugal
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http://www.avaaz.org/en/petition/Save_Salgados_a_unique_internationally_rec...
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Shedden Clough
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Hi - I know its not in Rossendale but how do you get to it? Ian and Bob mentioned a road last Monday that is a left turn as you drive from Rawtenstall to Burnley. What is the name location of the road? To see the Whinchats how far would I have to walk form the car park? Thanks in advance Sarfraz
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BIRD RACE Sunday 3rd June
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Don't forget the bird race starts at 06:00 at Waterfoot car park. Cheers Ian
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Dawn Chorus 13th May
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Will anyone intending going on the Dawn Chorus please let me know. I will be away for the next meeting, ramble to Redisher Woods maybe! Is everyone still Ok for 3rd June as Bird Race or does it need moving as it is just before the Bank Holiday? Cheers Ian
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