Out of Rossendale Trip Reports

craggy · craggy

Called in the botanic gardens bits and bobs but was nice to see three pair of coots with chicks Then had a look at RSPB marshside Two pair of Avocets nesting, nest one had one egg and nest two had three eggs Birds seen Avocets 10 Pink-footed Geese large flocks up to 500 + Greylag Geese Black - headed Gulls l...

David Ousey · David Ousey

The weather forecast seemed like we might be in for some rain last Sunday, but, we decided on a trip anyway. We met in Norden and with Chris B at the wheel we headed of to Sizergh Castle. Nearly a full A team arrived at a wet venue to see Hawfinch, a species we do not often miss here. We missed last time and afte...

David Ousey · David Ousey

Myself and Steve B just could not resist a Shore Lark at Rossall Point, Fleetwood, so off we went last Sunday. A cold, windy, grey morning greeted us both as Steve drove towards the coast, after leaving Rochdale at 8am. My last sighting of this species was in the Bolton area a few year`s ago, they are cert...

David Ousey · David Ousey

Another one of our, "looked forward to" trips, was last Sunday. With Bob K at the wheel nearly a full A Team left Rochdale on a cold spring like morning at 6am heading for World`s End in North Wales. Lots of frost around greeted us in the elevated area and even at the early hour quite a few birder...

sarfraz · sarfraz

This Sundays plan was to cross the border into Yorkshire and visit two RSPB sites within the West of the County. The first would be Swillington Ings renamed as St Aidans by the RSPB and the last would be Fairburn Ings a more established reserve. Swillington Ings aka as St Aidans was opened officially to...

David Ousey · David Ousey

The birding scene has been fairly quiet this winter (lets hope for a biggy soon) so, we decided to try to see some of the birds that where in our county. Again almost a full A Team left Rochdale at 6am and with rain in the air, we headed north. I drove in my new Nissan Quashqai (think thats how you spell it) it...

sarfraz · sarfraz

Managed to make it to the Fylde Coast and back again with Craggy. Set off about 8am and managed to spot Buzzards and Sparrowhawks displaying over Grane. First stop after nearly running a Redwing over near Freckleton was Fairhaven Lake where a Red-throated Diver in winter plumage s taken up reside...

sarfraz · sarfraz

Just a quick write up about how the day went. Craggy and I went. Just arrived after sunrise. Big welcome by a Song Thrush singing away with other smaller birds - a mini dawn chorus already. We stopped off at the Lillian's hide for a few minutes and most of the pool was frozen. Next stop was the Public...

sarfraz · sarfraz

Craig Bell, Craggy and I met up and decided to go to High Tide watch and the chosen destination was Parkgate Marsh on the Wirral. We arrived at about 9.30am and stayed until about 1.30-2pm. One of the first birds we spotted , still a rarity but always around, was a Great White Egret. Other species s...

David Ousey · David Ousey

We thought we would have a change and have a trip on a Saturday with myself, Bob K & Steve K for company, with Steve K driving. We quickly worked out a trip into Yorkshire with a couple of new sites on the agenda. We met at a time that had allowed more sleep and we set off into a dense fog patch from Rochdal...

David Ousey · David Ousey

A trip to see the wintering Ring Ouzel`s in North Wales along with the various scoters got us all rarin` to go. Then as often happens a lifer turns up for a couple of the team. So a change of plan, get to New Brighton in Cheshire to see a first winter Laughing Gull. The bird should be on the east coast of Americ...

sarfraz · sarfraz

Was passing by the area on Thursday so made a brief visit. Lots of snow still lying around, would have looked a real winter wonderland last week. A couple of reservoirs, woods ands brilliant moorland are the main habitat. The landscape is very dramatic and probably second only to the Lakes in the...

sarfraz · sarfraz

A quick visit yesterday and before reaching the valley I saw:- a Buzzard, a min of 40 Lapwing, 1 red breasted merganser male on a river, 2 kestrels around the hareden area at the Langden valley:- 51 mallards on the river min 4 wrens a pair of stonechat at langden castle 1 kestrel 2 buzzard On th...

David Ousey · David Ousey

A mini trip around Greater Manchester with myself and Steve K leaving Rochdale around 8am. The weather was kind to us with the recent snow having been washed away in most areas. Binn Green near Greenfield (ex-Yorkshire) was first up and the expected Red Grouse were soon heard then seen with a Raven for...

David Ousey · David Ousey

Nearly a full squad of A Teamers for a trip to the seaside, with the promise of some different birds and a couple from last year, who seemed to be wintering. We left a snowy Norden around 7-30am after a few local difficulties, well put Chris, who took the wheel. We got through the various belts of icy fog an...

David Ousey · David Ousey

A Little Bustard was found near Bridlington,Yorkshire on New Year`s Eve. A couple of the A Team had not seen this species before, so a trip was planned for Friday the 2nd January (not our usual New Year`s Day trip due to poor weather forecast,Big Mistake) Now Steve K not really known for his "quick...

David Ousey · David Ousey

Way back in 1994 myself and Bob K were lucky enough to see a Blyth`s Pipit at Landguard Point, Suffolk. The bird was catching "blue-bottles" (thanks Brian) and showing very well most of the time and was thought to be only the second record of this species recorded in Britain. When local bird...

David Ousey · David Ousey

Here is my report about birding in Sharm el Sheik, Egypt November 2014. Hope you enjoy it! Dave Ousey.

C Bel · C Bel

Another decent day on the Ribble marshes. 10am - 3pm. Marshside - Plenty of the usual species, Pink feet, Wigeon, Teal, Larks and Pipits..etc .Lots of Waders/ Ducks on the shore at high tide. Highlights - Ad male Hen Harrier hunting the saltmarsh most of the morning with excellent close views at the...

craggy · craggy

Had a day in southport so had quick look at RSPB Marshside Birds seen Cormorant Pink-Footed Geese mostly flying over some large groups Tufted Duck Pochard Shelduck Mallard Wigeon Teal in large number 2 Little Grebes in winter plumage seen on marine lake(photo) Coot see at both RSPB and marine lake b...

David Ousey · David Ousey

Whilst visiting the Isles of Scilly in October 2009, a real "mega" bird had turned up at Trow Quarry, South Shields, Tyne & Wear. The bird, an Eastern Crowned Warbler was a first for Britain. So as we made the long journey home from Scilly, Bob K remarked, "That`s one we have missed...

David Ousey · David Ousey

Early October and its Spurn time again! Our dear wives look forward to it just as much as we do, I think. After all the exciting few weeks that we have had recently at Spurn, we thought that with the weather, not appearing to be very good for migrants, that it could be quiet, correct! Caravan booked at th...

craggy · craggy

52 Mallard on old mill pond Blue-Great and Coal Tit in some nice large mix groups Goldcrest calling but not seen Blackbird M/F in good numbers 1 Kestrel hunting along earnsdale reservoir dam embankment 3 Wren 4 Nuthatch but a lot more calling birds Woodpigeons lots Small stream that runs through the...

David Ousey · David Ousey

After last weeks 71 species and a hand full of "year ticks" we found ourselves going to Spurn again! The reason, a certain Masked Shrike that had been found on Saturday morning, the third recorded in Britain. We waited for news before "going over the hill" into Yorkshire and aro...

David Ousey · David Ousey

Just myself and Chris B for a trip to the east coast with me driving. We met in Newhey at 6am and arrived at Flamborough at 8am with the roads nice and quiet. The weather was dull at first and becoming sunny around midday. There had been some good birds during the week with easterly winds and good sea watchi...

David Ousey · David Ousey

With a counter attraction on the Wirral of Cattle Egret, Red necked Phalarope & Pectoral Sandpiper, we put it to the vote and went to Spurn on the east coast. We thought there was more potential of something "rare" turning up and we were not disappointed. A full "A" team was a...

David Ousey · David Ousey

Myself and the two Steve`s decided on visiting a couple of new places of birding interest last Sunday. These sites often get mentioned on RBA, but, we have never visited them, they are Carr Lane Pools in Hale and Pickering`s Pasture in Hale Bank, near Widnes. The weather all day was showery with sunny...

craggy · craggy

Was at Whitby for a while so called into Bempton Cliffs It was not the height of the breeding season but it was a sight to be seen The Puffins were still there about 20 to 30 of them, not on the cliffs but on the sea nice to see though Fulmar - Kittiwake - Herring Gull all in good numbers Gannets in their hundre...

David Ousey · David Ousey

Myself and Steve K did a trip into deepest Yorkshire, after our plan to go into the Midlands to see a Pacific Golden Plover, had to be changed after the plover departed! We left Rochdale with Steve driving around 7am on a really nice morning. We arrived at Broomhill Flash, near Barnsley at 8-10am. A sear...

David Nuttall · David Nuttall

I recently managed a hour on this chalkland reserve which is fantastic for butterflies with the following being noted: Silver Spotted Skipper, c30, Small Skipper, c10, Brimstone, 2, Brown Argus, c12, Common Blue, c12, Chalkhill Blue, c30, Peacock, c6, Gatekeeper, c6, Small Heath, c6, Red Kite, c...

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	Churchtown Botanic Gardens and Marshside (Preview) Called in the botanic gardens bits and bobs but was nice to see three pair of coots with chicks Then had a look at RSPB marshside Two pair of Avocets nesting, nest one had one egg and nest two had three eggs Birds seen Avocets 10 Pink-footed Geese large flocks up to 500 + Greylag Geese Black - headed Gulls l...	craggy	1	145	Wed Apr 22 11:31 PM, 2015 by craggy
	Rain, rain go away. Sunday 12th April 2015. (Preview) The weather forecast seemed like we might be in for some rain last Sunday, but, we decided on a trip anyway. We met in Norden and with Chris B at the wheel we headed of to Sizergh Castle. Nearly a full A team arrived at a wet venue to see Hawfinch, a species we do not often miss here. We missed last time and afte...	David Ousey	0	105	Wed Apr 15 9:48 PM, 2015 by David Ousey
	A Grand Day out in Lancashire. 7/12/2014. (Preview) Myself and Steve B just could not resist a Shore Lark at Rossall Point, Fleetwood, so off we went last Sunday. A cold, windy, grey morning greeted us both as Steve drove towards the coast, after leaving Rochdale at 8am. My last sighting of this species was in the Bolton area a few year`s ago, they are cert...	David Ousey	6	299	Wed Mar 25 9:15 PM, 2015 by David Ousey
	North Wales.22/3/2015 (Preview) Another one of our, "looked forward to" trips, was last Sunday. With Bob K at the wheel nearly a full A Team left Rochdale on a cold spring like morning at 6am heading for World`s End in North Wales. Lots of frost around greeted us in the elevated area and even at the early hour quite a few birder...	David Ousey	0	96	Wed Mar 25 9:13 PM, 2015 by David Ousey
	Boom Boom Shake the Room! (Preview) This Sundays plan was to cross the border into Yorkshire and visit two RSPB sites within the West of the County. The first would be Swillington Ings renamed as St Aidans by the RSPB and the last would be Fairburn Ings a more established reserve. Swillington Ings aka as St Aidans was opened officially to...	sarfraz	1	162	Mon Mar 16 9:54 AM, 2015 by craggy
	Lancashire Day Out. 8/3/2015. (Preview) The birding scene has been fairly quiet this winter (lets hope for a biggy soon) so, we decided to try to see some of the birds that where in our county. Again almost a full A Team left Rochdale at 6am and with rain in the air, we headed north. I drove in my new Nissan Quashqai (think thats how you spell it) it...	David Ousey	0	122	Tue Mar 10 8:42 PM, 2015 by David Ousey
	The Fylde Coast (Preview) Managed to make it to the Fylde Coast and back again with Craggy. Set off about 8am and managed to spot Buzzards and Sparrowhawks displaying over Grane. First stop after nearly running a Redwing over near Freckleton was Fairhaven Lake where a Red-throated Diver in winter plumage s taken up reside...	sarfraz	1	137	Sun Mar 8 12:28 PM, 2015 by craggy
	Leighton Moss Today (Preview) Just a quick write up about how the day went. Craggy and I went. Just arrived after sunrise. Big welcome by a Song Thrush singing away with other smaller birds - a mini dawn chorus already. We stopped off at the Lillian's hide for a few minutes and most of the pool was frozen. Next stop was the Public...	sarfraz	10	273	Sun Mar 8 12:19 AM, 2015 by sarfraz
	Whose Laughing Now? (Preview) Craig Bell, Craggy and I met up and decided to go to High Tide watch and the chosen destination was Parkgate Marsh on the Wirral. We arrived at about 9.30am and stayed until about 1.30-2pm. One of the first birds we spotted , still a rarity but always around, was a Great White Egret. Other species s...	sarfraz	3	272	Sun Feb 22 9:37 PM, 2015 by Ste Rush
	Winter Birding. 14/2/2015. (Preview) We thought we would have a change and have a trip on a Saturday with myself, Bob K & Steve K for company, with Steve K driving. We quickly worked out a trip into Yorkshire with a couple of new sites on the agenda. We met at a time that had allowed more sleep and we set off into a dense fog patch from Rochdal...	David Ousey	0	135	Tue Feb 17 9:45 PM, 2015 by David Ousey
	Laughing Gull on the Wirral.8/2/2015. (Preview) A trip to see the wintering Ring Ouzel`s in North Wales along with the various scoters got us all rarin` to go. Then as often happens a lifer turns up for a couple of the team. So a change of plan, get to New Brighton in Cheshire to see a first winter Laughing Gull. The bird should be on the east coast of Americ...	David Ousey	0	120	Tue Feb 10 9:48 PM, 2015 by David Ousey
	Dovestones RSPB (Preview) Was passing by the area on Thursday so made a brief visit. Lots of snow still lying around, would have looked a real winter wonderland last week. A couple of reservoirs, woods ands brilliant moorland are the main habitat. The landscape is very dramatic and probably second only to the Lakes in the...	sarfraz	0	167	Fri Feb 6 10:58 PM, 2015 by sarfraz
	Langden Valley, Forest of Bowland (Preview) A quick visit yesterday and before reaching the valley I saw:- a Buzzard, a min of 40 Lapwing, 1 red breasted merganser male on a river, 2 kestrels around the hareden area at the Langden valley:- 51 mallards on the river min 4 wrens a pair of stonechat at langden castle 1 kestrel 2 buzzard On th...	sarfraz	0	119	Wed Feb 4 8:46 PM, 2015 by sarfraz
	Greater Manchester Birding.24/1/2015. (Preview) A mini trip around Greater Manchester with myself and Steve K leaving Rochdale around 8am. The weather was kind to us with the recent snow having been washed away in most areas. Binn Green near Greenfield (ex-Yorkshire) was first up and the expected Red Grouse were soon heard then seen with a Raven for...	David Ousey	0	103	Wed Jan 28 9:25 PM, 2015 by David Ousey
	Fylde Coasting. 18/1/2015. (Preview) Nearly a full squad of A Teamers for a trip to the seaside, with the promise of some different birds and a couple from last year, who seemed to be wintering. We left a snowy Norden around 7-30am after a few local difficulties, well put Chris, who took the wheel. We got through the various belts of icy fog an...	David Ousey	0	113	Wed Jan 21 9:10 PM, 2015 by David Ousey
	Little B-stard in Bridlington,Yorkshire. 2/1/2015. (Preview) A Little Bustard was found near Bridlington,Yorkshire on New Year`s Eve. A couple of the A Team had not seen this species before, so a trip was planned for Friday the 2nd January (not our usual New Year`s Day trip due to poor weather forecast,Big Mistake) Now Steve K not really known for his "quick...	David Ousey	0	111	Mon Jan 5 10:47 PM, 2015 by David Ousey
	Blyth`s spirit reaches the "A" team. 13/14th December 2014. (Preview) Way back in 1994 myself and Bob K were lucky enough to see a Blyth`s Pipit at Landguard Point, Suffolk. The bird was catching "blue-bottles" (thanks Brian) and showing very well most of the time and was thought to be only the second record of this species recorded in Britain. When local bird...	David Ousey	0	123	Mon Dec 15 10:17 PM, 2014 by David Ousey
	Sharm el Sheik. November 2014. (Preview) Here is my report about birding in Sharm el Sheik, Egypt November 2014. Hope you enjoy it! Dave Ousey.	David Ousey	0	150	Wed Dec 3 8:42 PM, 2014 by David Ousey
	Marshside and Hesketh Out Marsh. 23rd Nov `14. (Preview) Another decent day on the Ribble marshes. 10am - 3pm. Marshside - Plenty of the usual species, Pink feet, Wigeon, Teal, Larks and Pipits..etc .Lots of Waders/ Ducks on the shore at high tide. Highlights - Ad male Hen Harrier hunting the saltmarsh most of the morning with excellent close views at the...	C Bel	1	147	Tue Nov 25 11:02 PM, 2014 by sarfraz
	RSPB MARINE DRIVE SOUTHPORT 01-11-2014 (Preview) Had a day in southport so had quick look at RSPB Marshside Birds seen Cormorant Pink-Footed Geese mostly flying over some large groups Tufted Duck Pochard Shelduck Mallard Wigeon Teal in large number 2 Little Grebes in winter plumage seen on marine lake(photo) Coot see at both RSPB and marine lake b...	craggy	0	158	Sat Nov 1 9:57 PM, 2014 by craggy
	Eastern Crowned Warbler in Cleveland. Friday 31st October 2014 (Preview) Whilst visiting the Isles of Scilly in October 2009, a real "mega" bird had turned up at Trow Quarry, South Shields, Tyne & Wear. The bird, an Eastern Crowned Warbler was a first for Britain. So as we made the long journey home from Scilly, Bob K remarked, "That`s one we have missed...	David Ousey	0	129	Sat Nov 1 9:35 PM, 2014 by David Ousey
	Spurn. 10th to 12th October 2014 (Preview) Early October and its Spurn time again! Our dear wives look forward to it just as much as we do, I think. After all the exciting few weeks that we have had recently at Spurn, we thought that with the weather, not appearing to be very good for migrants, that it could be quiet, correct! Caravan booked at th...	David Ousey	7	253	Fri Oct 31 11:33 PM, 2014 by sarfraz
	Sunnyhurst Woods Darwen 17-10-2014 (Preview) 52 Mallard on old mill pond Blue-Great and Coal Tit in some nice large mix groups Goldcrest calling but not seen Blackbird M/F in good numbers 1 Kestrel hunting along earnsdale reservoir dam embankment 3 Wren 4 Nuthatch but a lot more calling birds Woodpigeons lots Small stream that runs through the...	craggy	4	173	Sun Oct 19 3:11 PM, 2014 by craggy
	Spurn Revisited. Sunday 21st September 2014. (Preview) After last weeks 71 species and a hand full of "year ticks" we found ourselves going to Spurn again! The reason, a certain Masked Shrike that had been found on Saturday morning, the third recorded in Britain. We waited for news before "going over the hill" into Yorkshire and aro...	David Ousey	1	155	Mon Sep 22 8:08 PM, 2014 by Ste Rush
	Flamborough Head & West Yorkshire Sites. Sunday 31st August 2014. (Preview) Just myself and Chris B for a trip to the east coast with me driving. We met in Newhey at 6am and arrived at Flamborough at 8am with the roads nice and quiet. The weather was dull at first and becoming sunny around midday. There had been some good birds during the week with easterly winds and good sea watchi...	David Ousey	1	170	Sat Sep 20 9:26 PM, 2014 by sarfraz
	RE: Spurn. 14/9/2014 (Preview) With a counter attraction on the Wirral of Cattle Egret, Red necked Phalarope & Pectoral Sandpiper, we put it to the vote and went to Spurn on the east coast. We thought there was more potential of something "rare" turning up and we were not disappointed. A full "A" team was a...	David Ousey	3	220	Sat Sep 20 9:21 PM, 2014 by sarfraz
	Mersey Meanderings. Sunday 17th August.2014. (Preview) Myself and the two Steve`s decided on visiting a couple of new places of birding interest last Sunday. These sites often get mentioned on RBA, but, we have never visited them, they are Carr Lane Pools in Hale and Pickering`s Pasture in Hale Bank, near Widnes. The weather all day was showery with sunny...	David Ousey	1	168	Wed Aug 27 7:47 PM, 2014 by brian
	BEMPTON CLIFFS 05-08-2014 (Preview) Was at Whitby for a while so called into Bempton Cliffs It was not the height of the breeding season but it was a sight to be seen The Puffins were still there about 20 to 30 of them, not on the cliffs but on the sea nice to see though Fulmar - Kittiwake - Herring Gull all in good numbers Gannets in their hundre...	craggy	0	178	Thu Aug 7 9:44 PM, 2014 by craggy
	Excrsion into Yorkshire. Sunday 3rd August 2014. (Preview) Myself and Steve K did a trip into deepest Yorkshire, after our plan to go into the Midlands to see a Pacific Golden Plover, had to be changed after the plover departed! We left Rochdale with Steve driving around 7am on a really nice morning. We arrived at Broomhill Flash, near Barnsley at 8-10am. A sear...	David Ousey	0	159	Tue Aug 5 10:16 PM, 2014 by David Ousey
	Aston Rowant, Bucks. (Preview) I recently managed a hour on this chalkland reserve which is fantastic for butterflies with the following being noted: Silver Spotted Skipper, c30, Small Skipper, c10, Brimstone, 2, Brown Argus, c12, Common Blue, c12, Chalkhill Blue, c30, Peacock, c6, Gatekeeper, c6, Small Heath, c6, Red Kite, c...	David Nuttall	0	151	Sat Aug 2 9:04 PM, 2014 by David Nuttall
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