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Sparrowhawk

Posted on13 March 202213 March 2022Leave a comment

A few photo’s of a juvenile Sparrowhawk that’s been visiting our garden on and off throughout the winter. Nothing quite like a stare from a Sparrowhawk. For several other garden visitors probably the last thing they ever see. On its most recent visit surprising to Read More …

CategoriesBirdsTagsChorlton, Garden, Sparrowhawk

A white New Year

Posted on3 January 20213 January 2021Leave a comment

Despite climate change great to see that snow is still possible within central Manchester. Thought I’d post this video as its becoming increasingly rare and who knows when it’ll happen again. Dawn over Kenworthy Wood. Hard to believe that less than 6 months ago this Read More …

CategoriesUncategorizedTagsBorder Collie, Chorlton, Kenworthy Wood, River Mersey, Snow

A walk through time ….

Posted on23 July 202023 July 2020Leave a comment

Large-flowered Hemp-nettle, Chorlton Ees. A few (very few) highlights of botanising along the banks of the River Mersey in mid-July as it cuts through the former flood meadows, sewage farms, gravel pits and woodland fringe. Read More …

CategoriesFloraTagsBroad leaved Helleborine, Chorlton, Chorlton Ees, Common Hemp-nettle, Kenworthy Wood, Large-flowered Hemp-Nettle, Marsh Valerian, Mersey Valley

The Hungry Hog

Posted on15 November 201615 November 2016Leave a comment

With the evenings drawing in great to see the return of Spike. In all probability its unlikely he’s ever been away. Certainly hasn’t forgotten the taste of mealworms. After demolishing a bagful in less than a week we splashed out on a 2kg bag via Amazon and Maltby’s Mealworms. 2kg Read More …

CategoriesMammalsTagsChorlton, Garden, Hedgehog, Manchester

They Might Be Giants

Posted on21 August 2016Leave a comment

 The unwelcome sight of Giant Hogweed growing in the central reservation of Princess Parkway just south of the junction with the M60.  Why unwelcome? Unfortunately Giant Hogweed is one of the few highly toxic plants capable of causing blistering, severe burns,  and even blindness. Highly Read More …

CategoriesFlora, OtherTagsA5103, Balfour Beatty Mott McDonald, Chorlton, Giant Hogweed, Manchester, Mersey Valley, River Mersey

Who’s a Pretty Boy then?

Posted on25 April 201525 April 2015Leave a comment

The amazingly warm hazy days of April 2005 continue. A great opportunity for an early morning visit to Chorlton Water Park. Since 2008 the South Manchester Ring necked Parakeets have steadily increased from around 7 birds to 70. Still some way to go to rival Read More …

CategoriesBirdsTagsChorlton, Chorlton Water Park, Parrot, Ring-necked Parakeet

No Way Home

Posted on17 July 201117 July 2011Leave a comment

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 …

CategoriesBirdsTagsChorlton, Homing pigeon, Sparrowhawk kill

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