Out of Rossendale Trip Reports

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...

David Ousey · David Ousey

An almost full compliment of A-Teamers (communication/time zone problems?) left Rochdale at the later time of 7am for a day out in North Lancashire. First stop Conder Green with myself driving in my new car. The hoped for Spotted Redshank that is always reported could not be found anywhere. Lots of...

David Nuttall · David Nuttall

Shatterford, New Forest. Little Egret, 1, Grey Heron, 1, Buzzard, 2, Curlew, calling birds, Stock Dove, pair, Nightjar, 1 was disturbed by a party in front of me and flew around for 30 seconds in broad daylight before going back into cover. Swift, c40 hawking over the marshy areas, G.S.Woodpecker, 2...

David Ousey · David Ousey

A few days before a family holiday is not the ideal time to go rushing off on a twitch at the other end of the country, now is it? So when a Short Toed Eagle was first seen in Hampshire and later in East Sussex, I thought I will have to miss that one, even after a couple of my fellow A Team birder friends had tried...

David Ousey · David Ousey

A family holiday spent at the Sahara Beach Hotel in Skanes, Monastir, Tunisia. It was our fifth visit to the area so I already knew where to go birding. Managed to do some birding every day, but mainly in the morning, usually around 6-15am as it became very warm around 9-30am. The area around this hotel i...

David Ousey · David Ousey

After a damp trip up Pendle Hill to see the Dotterel the day before, I hoped for a dryer day for our usual trip to Bolton Abbey Woods. Myself, Chris B and Bob K aboard in Chriss car left my house for Bolton Abbey and a few other places! The weather throughout the day remained kind to us apart from a couple of sh...

David Ousey · David Ousey

Four intrepid souls risked another 24 hour birding trip,well it was only 23 hours really! An 11pm start after a gripping European Cup Final with Bob K at the helm. We had a little rain through Lincs and as we arrived at Dersingham Bog a little "sea fret" was in the air. Down into the bog we desce...

David Ousey · David Ousey

A 6am start with myself driving and Steve & Chris Brown on the trip. A nice morning and our first call at Holyhead Harbour to see the Black Guillemots. The birds where soon located and a few pictures were taken. We used to have to go to Fedyr Fawr to see these stunning summer plummaged birds,but, now i...

craggy · craggy

Had a great day out at Silverdale on the RSPB reserve Leighton Moss and surrounding area. Down at Allen and Eric Morecambe pools was Avocets sitting on eggs and with chicks, lots of Black-Headed Gulls with chicks. On Leighton Moss first sight was a Nuthatch feeding 5 fledglings on the pathway in fron...

sarfraz · sarfraz

Elton's done it again, not John but the reservoir - a bird i thought I would never see, a Little Bittern. A cracking bird. Last week there were White Winged Black Terns and a Black tern and now this! I was not happy I missed the Terns but I am glad I caught up with something at Elton. I was in the Southpor...

David Nuttall · David Nuttall

I recently visited this RSPB reserve, part of the Avalon Marshes complex and the following were noted in an hours birding: Dabchick, 2, G.C.Grebe, c12, Great White Egret, 1 flew from one reed bed to another, Little Egret, 3 over, Grey Heron, 4, Bittern, booming birds heard regularly with perhaps 3 di...

David Ousey · David Ousey

With the hour less in bed catching one of our number out and another preparing for an overseas visit, a much depleted "A Team" left Rochdale at 6am with myself at the wheel. First stop, to "tick off" Mandarin, was Preston Grasshopper's rugby club pond, good start no Mandarin`s,...

David Ousey · David Ousey

Whilst one of our number was watching the Great Spotted Cuckoo in Pembrokeshire and another doing his conservation thing the 3 remaining members of the A Team (Steve B, myself and Chris B at the wheel) headed for North Wales. Our target was the Black Grouse at the well named World's End, we left Brooks E...

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	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	164	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	140	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	153	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	146	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	163	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	207	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	183	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	192	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	187	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	317	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	222	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	197	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	234	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	282	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	232	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	222	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	226	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	189	Sat Aug 2 9:04 PM, 2014 by David Nuttall
	Northern Lancashire.Sunday 20th July 2014 (Preview) An almost full compliment of A-Teamers (communication/time zone problems?) left Rochdale at the later time of 7am for a day out in North Lancashire. First stop Conder Green with myself driving in my new car. The hoped for Spotted Redshank that is always reported could not be found anywhere. Lots of...	David Ousey	0	241	Thu Jul 31 9:57 PM, 2014 by David Ousey
	Shatterford & Martin Down, Hampshire. (Preview) Shatterford, New Forest. Little Egret, 1, Grey Heron, 1, Buzzard, 2, Curlew, calling birds, Stock Dove, pair, Nightjar, 1 was disturbed by a party in front of me and flew around for 30 seconds in broad daylight before going back into cover. Swift, c40 hawking over the marshy areas, G.S.Woodpecker, 2...	David Nuttall	0	221	Sat Jul 12 6:05 PM, 2014 by David Nuttall
	Short Toed Eagle. Ashdown Forest, East Sussex. Sunday 22nd June 2014. (Preview) A few days before a family holiday is not the ideal time to go rushing off on a twitch at the other end of the country, now is it? So when a Short Toed Eagle was first seen in Hampshire and later in East Sussex, I thought I will have to miss that one, even after a couple of my fellow A Team birder friends had tried...	David Ousey	0	201	Tue Jun 24 10:49 PM, 2014 by David Ousey
	Local Birding in Tunisia.13th to 20th June 2014. (Preview) A family holiday spent at the Sahara Beach Hotel in Skanes, Monastir, Tunisia. It was our fifth visit to the area so I already knew where to go birding. Managed to do some birding every day, but mainly in the morning, usually around 6-15am as it became very warm around 9-30am. The area around this hotel i...	David Ousey	0	199	Tue Jun 24 9:27 PM, 2014 by David Ousey
	Cant see the Wood for the Trees.11/5/2014 (Preview) After a damp trip up Pendle Hill to see the Dotterel the day before, I hoped for a dryer day for our usual trip to Bolton Abbey Woods. Myself, Chris B and Bob K aboard in Chriss car left my house for Bolton Abbey and a few other places! The weather throughout the day remained kind to us apart from a couple of sh...	David Ousey	4	265	Fri Jun 20 11:45 PM, 2014 by sarfraz
	Norfolk Wanderings. 25/5/2014 (Preview) Four intrepid souls risked another 24 hour birding trip,well it was only 23 hours really! An 11pm start after a gripping European Cup Final with Bob K at the helm. We had a little rain through Lincs and as we arrived at Dersingham Bog a little "sea fret" was in the air. Down into the bog we desce...	David Ousey	1	240	Fri Jun 20 11:42 PM, 2014 by sarfraz
	Anglesey & The Mosslands.8/6/2014. (Preview) A 6am start with myself driving and Steve & Chris Brown on the trip. A nice morning and our first call at Holyhead Harbour to see the Black Guillemots. The birds where soon located and a few pictures were taken. We used to have to go to Fedyr Fawr to see these stunning summer plummaged birds,but, now i...	David Ousey	0	237	Wed Jun 11 9:13 PM, 2014 by David Ousey
	TRIP TO LEIGHTON MOSS 2-6-2014 (Preview) Had a great day out at Silverdale on the RSPB reserve Leighton Moss and surrounding area. Down at Allen and Eric Morecambe pools was Avocets sitting on eggs and with chicks, lots of Black-Headed Gulls with chicks. On Leighton Moss first sight was a Nuthatch feeding 5 fledglings on the pathway in fron...	craggy	2	239	Sat Jun 7 10:11 AM, 2014 by craggy
	Little Bittern (Preview) Elton's done it again, not John but the reservoir - a bird i thought I would never see, a Little Bittern. A cracking bird. Last week there were White Winged Black Terns and a Black tern and now this! I was not happy I missed the Terns but I am glad I caught up with something at Elton. I was in the Southpor...	sarfraz	2	242	Fri Jun 6 11:06 PM, 2014 by sarfraz
	Ham Wall, Somerset (Preview) I recently visited this RSPB reserve, part of the Avalon Marshes complex and the following were noted in an hours birding: Dabchick, 2, G.C.Grebe, c12, Great White Egret, 1 flew from one reed bed to another, Little Egret, 3 over, Grey Heron, 4, Bittern, booming birds heard regularly with perhaps 3 di...	David Nuttall	0	247	Fri Apr 11 11:47 PM, 2014 by David Nuttall
	Lancashire Mandarin Chase. 30/3/2014 (Preview) With the hour less in bed catching one of our number out and another preparing for an overseas visit, a much depleted "A Team" left Rochdale at 6am with myself at the wheel. First stop, to "tick off" Mandarin, was Preston Grasshopper's rugby club pond, good start no Mandarin`s,...	David Ousey	0	230	Thu Apr 3 10:08 PM, 2014 by David Ousey
	Brook's End to World's End. 16/3/2014. (Preview) Whilst one of our number was watching the Great Spotted Cuckoo in Pembrokeshire and another doing his conservation thing the 3 remaining members of the A Team (Steve B, myself and Chris B at the wheel) headed for North Wales. Our target was the Black Grouse at the well named World's End, we left Brooks E...	David Ousey	0	250	Fri Mar 21 9:33 PM, 2014 by David Ousey
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