 Rose-ringed Parakeet in Didsbury. One of at least 3 pairs breeding in the local park (and another dodgy digiscoped effort). Although technically feral they seem to have found a niche in south Manchester and the population is now circa 30 birds. One of the few birds guaranteed to get a reaction from park users and children when flying through the woods. |
 In contrast to the Parakeets the Dippers on the River Mersey are largely ignored. Stunning little birds and fantastic to watch as they walk under water looking for Cadisfly larvae and freshwater shrimps. |
 Good to see an old lorry tyre being re-used as a convenient perch. Strangely despite the constant downpours of last summer and the frequent flooding somehow the tyre hasn’t been dislodged. |
 Hopefully the Dippers will have a more successful breeding season this year. Last year the nest was washed out at least twice. |
Thanks for that. I saw a couple of Dippers from Cheadle Bridge at Parrs Wood School on saturday 14/04/14 whilst trying to spot a couple of Kingfishers I’d seen earlier. I thought I was mad so it’s reassuring to find someone else has seen them.
Hi, we saw a parakeet tonight flying into the woods on mersey road in heaton mersey. Good to know they are breeding nearby .