Out of Rossendale Trip Reports

David Ousey · David Ousey

Our annual trip came around again and it did not disappoint. There were new birds for the year, a twitch, sunny weather and finally a loss which has become a found! Me and Bob K left Rochdale early in dreadful weather on Friday and it looked good for, bad weather,good birds etc. By Hull the rain had s...

sarfraz · sarfraz

Finally caught up with them. A must see. Coming up to a few metres away. Some have had them a few yards away. These rare visitors are giving very good close views. They can move around so d keep a track on their whereabouts on the forums.

craggy · craggy

Grey Wagtail 1 Pied Wagtail 1 Curlew 1 Meadow Pipits large numbers in small flocks on Holcombe moor Sparrowhawk heard Pheasants heard Green Woodpecker heard Goldfinch in ones and two's Magpie 6 and 7 in flocks 5 flocks seen Cheers Craggy

David Ousey · David Ousey

We had planned to go to Hilbre Island on the Wirral, but, the winds did not look very promising, so, we decided to go to find the Blue winged Teal's in Lincoln. A fully employed "A" team met in Newhey for a 6am departure with Bob K at the wheel. My idea of a shortcut over the tops turned into a bit of...

craggy · craggy

Sunny Hurst Woods to Jubilee Tower around Darwen Hill Willow Warbler 2 Chiffchaff in song House Martin and Swallow mix 40 to 50 in one group Stonechat 8 Goldfinch in two flocks of 30 and 20 Chaffinch 10 Meadow pipit lots in groups 6 to 10 Coal tit 4 Sparrow Hawk 1 having a go at the goldfinch Red Grouse 5 w...

David Ousey · David Ousey

Whilst searching through a few websites, about birding, I noticed that Lee Evans considers the Italian Sparrow as a full species. Quite a bit of science has been applied to this and it appears in the second edition of the Collins guide. So that when an apparent, Italian Sparrow, turned up in Norfolk, I...

David Nuttall · David Nuttall

10:00-13:00 I managed to spend 3 hours or so on this super reserve which is a coastal lagoon a short bus ride from the hustle of Albufeira. It produced some great sightings for me including Greater Flamingo which was a new species personally. Most of the waders were in a shallow bay on the north side of t...

sarfraz · sarfraz

I have always wanted to visit Bempton Cliffs but never got the chance but I wanted that to change in 2013. I had set a plan of visiting Bempton and Flamborough for the day, then in the late afternoon driving to some point in Wykenham Forest for the night to see if we could spot Nightjars. During the day we...

David Ousey · David Ousey

With Bob K making a shed and trying to earn "browny" points the other four members of the A Team headed for the hills of Yorkshire. The weather over the last couple of weeks had been like traditional summers were, hot! The plan was to search the hills for Ring Ouzel a species that has eluded u...

David Ousey · David Ousey

Rising at a respectable 8-00am on Saturday morning and having lots of "chores" to do, I thought I would check the bird news. Nothing could prepare me for what I read,"female Dusky Thrush in Margate Cemetery and showing well". Morphing into, "Twitcherman". I...

sarfraz · sarfraz

A warm early June day, no work so a day trip to Formby was the right answer. Arriving at Formby I take a slightly wrong turn and find myself at the Lifeboat Road Nature Reserve. Greeted by an annoyed Blackbird I took a little walk around and realise it was the wrong area. It was as beautiful but not as e...

David Ousey · David Ousey

Well two weeks ago we had planned our annual trip to Anglesey, but, a certain Pacific Swift diverted us from going, so this Saturday the three elders of our group made the trip with Bob K driving. An early start was needed as a few stops had been planned so we left Rochdale at 6am. First stop was Holyhead h...

David Ousey · David Ousey

Southern Spain 3rd to 10th June 2013 Along with my wife and daughter we had a weeks holiday in Torremolinos,Spain staying at the Puente Real Hotel which is situated on the eastern end of town and just across from the beach.The hotel was a good family type hotel,excellent food and well set out.We hire...

David Ousey · David Ousey

After a quick check on Rare Bird Alert on Thursday news of a Greenish Warbler in Lancashire. The bird had been found by the green keeper at Turton Golf Course near Edgworth. He had identified the bird from its unusual song, well done that man! Let our team know and arranged with Steve K to go.The conditio...

sarfraz · sarfraz

I visited the new RSPB reserve St Aidans today near Swillington in Yorkshire. Today was the opening day and we decided to arrive early so we would not have to struggle parking. Arriving at 9.20am there were just 4-5 cars parked and there appeared more staff and volunteers than visitors. Although...

David Ousey · David Ousey

At 10-30am last Saturday morning I checked the rare bird news and the message, "Pacific Swift at Trimley St Mary's, Suffolk and showing well", had all kind of emotions running around in lots of fellow birders brains. The memory of my bachelor night in Cley in 1993 over the Friday & Satu...

sarfraz · sarfraz

I decided to go to Bolton Abbey as another birder recommended that it was a good place for Redstart, Pied Flycatcher and Wood Warbler - the famous Oakwood trio. Having scoured the internet Whinchat were around as well as Cuckoo in the past few years. It was an exciting day and a good mix of history, c...

David Nuttall · David Nuttall

A family holiday really but with so many birding opportunities the following highlights were observed: B.T.Diver, 1 on Lochindorb & 1 on the sea at St. Cyrus, R.T.Diver, 1 at St. Cyrus, Slavonian Grebe, at least 4 pairs at Loch Ruthven, Gannet, c40 passed Fowlsheugh, Greylag Goose, c100, Red Br...

C Bel · C Bel

Just over the border into W Yorks. Female Montagu`s Harrier heading north over moorland during late morning. Good views. Craig.

David Ousey · David Ousey

Whilst at work in the morning , I got a text from Steve K saying," Rock Thrush at Spurn,female". He did not know that I needed that species, so when I replied saying, "Do you want to go now, as I will be going now"he was lost for words.No other replies came from our usual team members t...

David Ousey · David Ousey

Not quite the words from the famous song, but it was that time of year again to undergo our, "nearly a day trip" to Norfolk. Only three brave souls aboard this year with Steve K driving, Chris B and myself leaving Newhey at 11-30pm. We reached our first stop, Dersingham Bog, near Sandringham...

sarfraz · sarfraz

Arrived at Leighton Moss by 9.50am and straight to Lillians hide where a crowd was stood up frantically looking for some creature in the distance. I was excited and expected Garganey but Otter came the reply. However, it had gone and then the crowd vanished also. I was sat for 10 minutes looking at...

Ste Rush · Ste Rush

Like an early start but a mattress attached to my back held up proceedings. Arrived and wandered around the triangle where plenty of Common Whitethroat and one lesser Whitethroat gave good views with the odd Sedge thrown in. On to the canal scrape where I was glad Mandy pulled me into as Common Sandpip...

sarfraz · sarfraz

We started off on a visit to Beeston Castle, a place where I first visited in that sunny Easter of 2007. The day started off sunny ut by the time we arrived rain started. Ravens, Buzzards, Redpolls were some of the birds present. New arrivals were singing Blackcaps, Willow Warbler and Chiffchaff...

sarfraz · sarfraz

Day out to the Peak district today. Visited the Derwent valley with a friend from Manchester. Over 20 Red Grouse spotted from the road near the high point. 3 Mountain Hare road kills. I have never seen a l've Mountain Hare yet to to see road kill was not good! Stopping at a car park before the tur...

sarfraz · sarfraz

Monday 17 Feb A 3 hour visit in the afternoon produced:- Blackbird Black-Headed gull Blue Tit Brambling Bullfinch Canada Goose Carrion Crow Chaffinch Collared Dove Coot Cormorant Dunnock Gadwall Goldfinch Goldeneye Great Crested Grebe Great Spotted Woodpecker Great T...

sarfraz · sarfraz

I managed to visit for the first time in 7 months. For the first time in 3 years it did not rain on my visit to this reserve! Got there at 9am and stayed until 4.30m. Marched over to the Lower and Public Hides for the Otter, a creature I have never seen in the wild before. Lower Hide was kind to me last tim...

Ste Rush · Ste Rush

On behalf of Dave Ousey here is a visit to what seems a great destination, particularly when other halves, family members are not birders. Egypt, Sharm el Sheikh -19th -26th November 2012Published by David Ousey (david.ousey AT yahoo.com)Participants: David Ousey, Clive Greenley, Jeff Slocom...

C Bel · C Bel

After a request from good friend Andrew Hargreaves, who owns and runs www.wildlifeprovencale.com Birding and Wildlife Holidays, for a bit of help Guiding/Driving 2 large parties of holiday makers around Southern France, it didn`t take long to answer "YES PLEASE"! Andy, as some of you...

sarfraz · sarfraz

Visited for the first time day. Heard much about it but quite disappointed when i visited. Did not expect to get any ticks but went for the Harrier roost. Before entering the reception saw plenty of Tree Sparrows on the feeders, always a welcome sight! Walked to the Ouse Fleet hide and stopped at...

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	SPURN TRIP 4/6th October 2013 (Preview) Our annual trip came around again and it did not disappoint. There were new birds for the year, a twitch, sunny weather and finally a loss which has become a found! Me and Bob K left Rochdale early in dreadful weather on Friday and it looked good for, bad weather,good birds etc. By Hull the rain had s...	David Ousey	0	314	Mon Oct 14 3:46 AM, 2013 by David Ousey
	Glossy Ibis, Horwich Moors (Preview) Finally caught up with them. A must see. Coming up to a few metres away. Some have had them a few yards away. These rare visitors are giving very good close views. They can move around so d keep a track on their whereabouts on the forums.	sarfraz	0	299	Tue Oct 8 12:10 AM, 2013 by sarfraz
	Redisher Woods /Moorbottom Road and Holcombe Moor 24/09/2013 (Preview) Grey Wagtail 1 Pied Wagtail 1 Curlew 1 Meadow Pipits large numbers in small flocks on Holcombe moor Sparrowhawk heard Pheasants heard Green Woodpecker heard Goldfinch in ones and two's Magpie 6 and 7 in flocks 5 flocks seen Cheers Craggy	craggy	0	258	Mon Sep 30 4:09 AM, 2013 by craggy
	Cathedral in the mist. 22/9/2013 (Preview) We had planned to go to Hilbre Island on the Wirral, but, the winds did not look very promising, so, we decided to go to find the Blue winged Teal's in Lincoln. A fully employed "A" team met in Newhey for a 6am departure with Bob K at the wheel. My idea of a shortcut over the tops turned into a bit of...	David Ousey	0	322	Wed Sep 25 5:04 AM, 2013 by David Ousey
	Darwen 23/09/2013 (Preview) Sunny Hurst Woods to Jubilee Tower around Darwen Hill Willow Warbler 2 Chiffchaff in song House Martin and Swallow mix 40 to 50 in one group Stonechat 8 Goldfinch in two flocks of 30 and 20 Chaffinch 10 Meadow pipit lots in groups 6 to 10 Coal tit 4 Sparrow Hawk 1 having a go at the goldfinch Red Grouse 5 w...	craggy	0	278	Mon Sep 23 11:24 PM, 2013 by craggy
	An Italian in Norfolk 6/9/13 (Preview) Whilst searching through a few websites, about birding, I noticed that Lee Evans considers the Italian Sparrow as a full species. Quite a bit of science has been applied to this and it appears in the second edition of the Collins guide. So that when an apparent, Italian Sparrow, turned up in Norfolk, I...	David Ousey	1	321	Wed Sep 18 1:21 AM, 2013 by Ste Rush
	Salgados Lagoon, Nr Albufeira, Portugal, 26th Aug 2013 (Preview) 10:00-13:00 I managed to spend 3 hours or so on this super reserve which is a coastal lagoon a short bus ride from the hustle of Albufeira. It produced some great sightings for me including Greater Flamingo which was a new species personally. Most of the waders were in a shallow bay on the north side of t...	David Nuttall	7	400	Fri Sep 13 5:24 PM, 2013 by Ste Rush
	Bempton amd Flamborough mid-June (Preview) I have always wanted to visit Bempton Cliffs but never got the chance but I wanted that to change in 2013. I had set a plan of visiting Bempton and Flamborough for the day, then in the late afternoon driving to some point in Wykenham Forest for the night to see if we could spot Nightjars. During the day we...	sarfraz	6	421	Sun Aug 11 5:46 AM, 2013 by sarfraz
	It ain't half hot in Yorkshire 14/7/13 (Preview) With Bob K making a shed and trying to earn "browny" points the other four members of the A Team headed for the hills of Yorkshire. The weather over the last couple of weeks had been like traditional summers were, hot! The plan was to search the hills for Ring Ouzel a species that has eluded u...	David Ousey	0	272	Tue Jul 23 6:23 PM, 2013 by David Ousey
	Dusky Thrush at Margate Cemetery 18/5/2013 (Preview) Rising at a respectable 8-00am on Saturday morning and having lots of "chores" to do, I thought I would check the bird news. Nothing could prepare me for what I read,"female Dusky Thrush in Margate Cemetery and showing well". Morphing into, "Twitcherman". I...	David Ousey	5	368	Fri Jul 5 10:56 PM, 2013 by petectid
	Formby - early June (Preview) A warm early June day, no work so a day trip to Formby was the right answer. Arriving at Formby I take a slightly wrong turn and find myself at the Lifeboat Road Nature Reserve. Greeted by an annoyed Blackbird I took a little walk around and realise it was the wrong area. It was as beautiful but not as e...	sarfraz	0	369	Fri Jul 5 7:03 AM, 2013 by sarfraz
	Anglesey, at last! 29/6/2013 (Preview) Well two weeks ago we had planned our annual trip to Anglesey, but, a certain Pacific Swift diverted us from going, so this Saturday the three elders of our group made the trip with Bob K driving. An early start was needed as a few stops had been planned so we left Rochdale at 6am. First stop was Holyhead h...	David Ousey	4	300	Fri Jul 5 5:43 AM, 2013 by David Ousey
	Southern Spain 3rd to 10th June 2013 (Preview) Southern Spain 3rd to 10th June 2013 Along with my wife and daughter we had a weeks holiday in Torremolinos,Spain staying at the Puente Real Hotel which is situated on the eastern end of town and just across from the beach.The hotel was a good family type hotel,excellent food and well set out.We hire...	David Ousey	3	292	Fri Jul 5 5:34 AM, 2013 by David Ousey
	Greenish by the greens. 13/6/2013 (Preview) After a quick check on Rare Bird Alert on Thursday news of a Greenish Warbler in Lancashire. The bird had been found by the green keeper at Turton Golf Course near Edgworth. He had identified the bird from its unusual song, well done that man! Let our team know and arranged with Steve K to go.The conditio...	David Ousey	4	281	Fri Jun 28 4:07 PM, 2013 by David Ousey
	St Aidans (Preview) I visited the new RSPB reserve St Aidans today near Swillington in Yorkshire. Today was the opening day and we decided to arrive early so we would not have to struggle parking. Arriving at 9.20am there were just 4-5 cars parked and there appeared more staff and volunteers than visitors. Although...	sarfraz	4	360	Wed Jun 26 7:02 AM, 2013 by sarfraz
	Pacific Swift present on Father's Day 16/6/2013 (Preview) At 10-30am last Saturday morning I checked the rare bird news and the message, "Pacific Swift at Trimley St Mary's, Suffolk and showing well", had all kind of emotions running around in lots of fellow birders brains. The memory of my bachelor night in Cley in 1993 over the Friday & Satu...	David Ousey	0	243	Fri Jun 21 5:26 AM, 2013 by David Ousey
	Bolton Abbey Monday June 4th (Preview) I decided to go to Bolton Abbey as another birder recommended that it was a good place for Redstart, Pied Flycatcher and Wood Warbler - the famous Oakwood trio. Having scoured the internet Whinchat were around as well as Cuckoo in the past few years. It was an exciting day and a good mix of history, c...	sarfraz	0	263	Tue Jun 18 5:43 PM, 2013 by sarfraz
	Scotland, 27th-30th May 2013 (Preview) A family holiday really but with so many birding opportunities the following highlights were observed: B.T.Diver, 1 on Lochindorb & 1 on the sea at St. Cyrus, R.T.Diver, 1 at St. Cyrus, Slavonian Grebe, at least 4 pairs at Loch Ruthven, Gannet, c40 passed Fowlsheugh, Greylag Goose, c100, Red Br...	David Nuttall	0	235	Sun Jun 2 5:37 AM, 2013 by David Nuttall
	West Yorks Moors 31st May 2013. (Preview) Just over the border into W Yorks. Female Montagu`s Harrier heading north over moorland during late morning. Good views. Craig.	C Bel	0	226	Sat Jun 1 5:04 AM, 2013 by C Bel
	Rock Thrush at Spurn 25/4/2013 (Preview) Whilst at work in the morning , I got a text from Steve K saying," Rock Thrush at Spurn,female". He did not know that I needed that species, so when I replied saying, "Do you want to go now, as I will be going now"he was lost for words.No other replies came from our usual team members t...	David Ousey	0	270	Wed May 29 4:50 PM, 2013 by David Ousey
	22 hours to Norfolk 25/5/2013 (Preview) Not quite the words from the famous song, but it was that time of year again to undergo our, "nearly a day trip" to Norfolk. Only three brave souls aboard this year with Steve K driving, Chris B and myself leaving Newhey at 11-30pm. We reached our first stop, Dersingham Bog, near Sandringham...	David Ousey	2	323	Wed May 29 7:59 PM, 2013 by David Ousey
	Leighton Moss 19-5-2013 (Preview) Arrived at Leighton Moss by 9.50am and straight to Lillians hide where a crowd was stood up frantically looking for some creature in the distance. I was excited and expected Garganey but Otter came the reply. However, it had gone and then the crowd vanished also. I was sat for 10 minutes looking at...	sarfraz	2	350	Mon May 20 11:08 PM, 2013 by sarfraz
	Spurn Point 5th May 2013 (Preview) Like an early start but a mattress attached to my back held up proceedings. Arrived and wandered around the triangle where plenty of Common Whitethroat and one lesser Whitethroat gave good views with the odd Sedge thrown in. On to the canal scrape where I was glad Mandy pulled me into as Common Sandpip...	Ste Rush	2	282	Fri May 17 7:26 AM, 2013 by sarfraz
	Cheshire Birding Sunday 21st April (Preview) We started off on a visit to Beeston Castle, a place where I first visited in that sunny Easter of 2007. The day started off sunny ut by the time we arrived rain started. Ravens, Buzzards, Redpolls were some of the birds present. New arrivals were singing Blackcaps, Willow Warbler and Chiffchaff...	sarfraz	1	279	Mon Apr 29 6:38 AM, 2013 by sarfraz
	Derwent Valley in the Peak District (Preview) Day out to the Peak district today. Visited the Derwent valley with a friend from Manchester. Over 20 Red Grouse spotted from the road near the high point. 3 Mountain Hare road kills. I have never seen a l've Mountain Hare yet to to see road kill was not good! Stopping at a car park before the tur...	sarfraz	0	245	Tue Apr 2 7:29 AM, 2013 by sarfraz
	RSPB Old Moor in South Yorkshire (Preview) Monday 17 Feb A 3 hour visit in the afternoon produced:- Blackbird Black-Headed gull Blue Tit Brambling Bullfinch Canada Goose Carrion Crow Chaffinch Collared Dove Coot Cormorant Dunnock Gadwall Goldfinch Goldeneye Great Crested Grebe Great Spotted Woodpecker Great T...	sarfraz	2	268	Thu Feb 28 8:06 AM, 2013 by sarfraz
	Leighton Moss (Preview) I managed to visit for the first time in 7 months. For the first time in 3 years it did not rain on my visit to this reserve! Got there at 9am and stayed until 4.30m. Marched over to the Lower and Public Hides for the Otter, a creature I have never seen in the wild before. Lower Hide was kind to me last tim...	sarfraz	0	277	Thu Feb 21 11:09 PM, 2013 by sarfraz
	Egypt 19th-26th November 2012 (Preview) On behalf of Dave Ousey here is a visit to what seems a great destination, particularly when other halves, family members are not birders. Egypt, Sharm el Sheikh -19th -26th November 2012Published by David Ousey (david.ousey AT yahoo.com)Participants: David Ousey, Clive Greenley, Jeff Slocom...	Ste Rush	1	252	Sun Dec 9 5:17 PM, 2012 by David Ousey
	Birding "Holiday" to Provence, Camargue and Southern Alps in South East France, 1st - 15th Oct 2012. (Preview) After a request from good friend Andrew Hargreaves, who owns and runs www.wildlifeprovencale.com Birding and Wildlife Holidays, for a bit of help Guiding/Driving 2 large parties of holiday makers around Southern France, it didn`t take long to answer "YES PLEASE"! Andy, as some of you...	C Bel	0	269	Fri Nov 23 9:46 PM, 2012 by C Bel
	Blacktoft Sands (Preview) Visited for the first time day. Heard much about it but quite disappointed when i visited. Did not expect to get any ticks but went for the Harrier roost. Before entering the reception saw plenty of Tree Sparrows on the feeders, always a welcome sight! Walked to the Ouse Fleet hide and stopped at...	sarfraz	0	265	Mon Nov 19 7:47 AM, 2012 by sarfraz
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