We decided to head up north to Leighton Moss not really expecting to see a great deal. Being an optimist I’d hoped we might be able to get a decent view and possibly a photo of the Marsh Tits. However trying to get a Read More …
Category: Birds
A Winter’s Day
Again took the opportunity of another break in the weather and headed up to WWT Martin Mere. I’d almost forgotten how busy it gets on a Sunday afternoon. Although its encouraging to see the sheer number of people with an interest in the environment trying Read More …
Rose-ringed and Amazons
Ring-necked Parakeet at Fog Lane Park, Didsbury. Currently there’s thought to be up to 20 of these Parakeets around the south Manchester area with Fog Lane Park, Alexandra Park and Southern Cemetery being amongst the more regular haunts. In contrast to the situation in Read More …
Bearded Tits
Unmistakeable, gorgeous little birds from a late October trip up to Leighton Moss. In total there must have been around 20 adults and juveniles “feeding” on the grit trays watched by a similar number of bird watchers. Also a couple of Marsh Harriers, several Buzzards, Read More …
No Way Home
I came across this rather sorry looking pigeon earlier on whilst taking the dog out. The way it’s chest has been plucked suggests the likely culprit is one of the local Sparrowhawks. We were intrigued to see the rings on both legs surely the local Read More …