Friday November 2nd 2007 - Haslingden Grane (Stoney Rake)

0700-0900hrs

Wind: West 8mph

Movement: West unless specified different.

It was really bad from the off which mist gathering and closing in to about 50 yards throughout count, so visability very limited.  Anyway did manage to get bits and bats.  Extremely mild....

Fieldfare: 34 (3 parties, best 22 and missed one party)

Redwing: 50 (2 parties 40 & 10 and missed 3 parties)

Mistle Thrush: 3

Starling: 60 (3 parties of 20 - 20E)

Chaffinch: 34 (4E)

Siskin: 6 (lots heard-local)

Goldfinch: 36 (2E and one party of 30)

Greenfinch: 2

Bullfinch: 1

Meadow Pipit: 2

Woodpigeon: 4

BHG: 2

Green Woodpecker: 1 (local)

Weasel: 1

Instead of being bored when mist conditions prevail try squeaking a Weasel, it really does lift the moral, this little chap was so inquisitive he came within 10 yards, before he had enough and dashed off....

Cheers,

Bryan.