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  1. Mostly Autumn

    Red squirrels in the UK

    Merseyside red squirrel numbers on the rise Merseyside's red squirrel population is showing signs of recovery from a massive outbreak of disease in 2008. In Red Squirrel Week, it is reported sightings have spread out into Merseyside and Lancashire. Lancashire Wildlife Trust’s Red Squirrel...
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    Boat Trips at Wirral Sailing Centre for up close seal experience.

    Highly recommended. http://www.visitwirral.com/attractions-and-activities/boat-trips-at-wirral-sailing-centre-p286781
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    Red squirrels in the UK

    This was from yesterday, Merseyside reds seem to be making a good recovery. http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/formby/
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    Buzzard Control - Nest destruction

    Here's a petition to stop this, please sign if you haven't already. http://raptorpersecutionscotland.wordpress.com/2013/05/25/new-petition-snh-do-not-licence-buzzard-culling-in-scotland/
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    Watch out for wild dolphins off Wirral coast

    WILDLIFE lovers can watch out for dolphins off the Wirral coast. The sessions were organised as part of National Dolphin Watch, hosted by the marine research charity Sea Watch. Information gathered during the watch feeds into a bank of information about whales, dolphins and porpoises known to...
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    Merseyside's Red Squirrels fight back!

    Red squirrel Almost 90% of Merseyside's red squirrels were killed by squirrel pox in 2008 Merseyside's red squirrels, which were nearly wiped out by squirrel pox, have "bounced back" to repopulate the area. A Red Squirrels Northern England report found the Sefton population, which fell to...
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    Can anyone I.D this blurry picture of a bird I took.

    Wow thanks for such a quick reply,it was absolutely beautiful,it just would sit still long enough to let me get a clear picture,again,thank Jane.B (:
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    Can anyone I.D this blurry picture of a bird I took.

    I took this recently in Celebration and I was wondering what type of bird it was and are they common? I'd appreciate any help.|=)|
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    A Flock of Waxwings in West Derby Cemetery now.

    I've just been over there about half an hour ago and was pleasantly surprised to see a flock of about 30 Waxwings for anybody who's in the area.B (:
  10. Mostly Autumn

    Marton Mere, Stanley Park and surrounding area

    Thanks Stephen,that's doable.:eat:
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    Marton Mere, Stanley Park and surrounding area

    How far is Stanley Park from Blackpool's Golden Mile,I might leave the kids at Pleasureland with my wife and go and see the Heronry if it's not too far.;)
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    Spinney Woods Kirkby.

    Has anyone been here in recent years,I remember back in the 80's this place was great for birding,Willow Tit's regularly nested in the woods,while Yellowhammer's nested in the fields of heather.I seem to remember there being lots of Reed Warbler's and Reed Bunting's too.What it's like these...
  13. Mostly Autumn

    The Last Stand of the English Red Squirrel, and my Red Squirrel Quest....

    Merseyside’s red squirrel population is on the up Oct 8 2010 THERE’S good news for Merseyside’s red squirrel population with increased sightings reported in key areas by the Wildlife Trust. This news comes as Red Squirrel Week seeks to highlight the problems still facing the species across the...
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    Birkdale beach and dunes

    Are Hobby's nesting in North Merseyside because in the Liverpool Echo blog they're regularly sighted? I always saw them as a Southern bird.
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    Formby sand lizards find new homes

    You people just can't help yourselves can you! It seems you're the one with the problem judging by that post.I can think of many Yorkshire stereotypes but I don't feel the need to share them every time someone from that Region makes a very harmless post. No doubt another professional scouse...
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    Formby sand lizards find new homes

    Sep 7 2010 by Jade Wright, Liverpool Daily Post CONSERVATIONISTS have given the UK's rarest lizard a helping hand, with 350-400 captive-bred Sand Lizards released at Freshfield Dune Heath, Sefton, as part of a long-term conservation project to restore the species’ status and historic range...
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    Ringed Chough on the Little Orme Llandudno.

    Thanks Pete I used that site,just waiting for a reply now.:t: Allen,I've sent Adrienne an email.:t:
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    Ringed Chough on the Little Orme Llandudno.

    I was on the Little Orme yesterday and there was a pair of Choughs on there that I took pictures of and on closer inspection of the pictures I noticed one was ringed with a blue ring on either leg,the right leg appeared to have a silver ring on too.Does anyone have any idea where this bird...
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    Free Natterjack Toad Walks in Merseyside!

    Had a great night on the Natterjack Toad Walk yesterday,as well as seeing Natterjacks we saw Great Created Newts,Smooth Newts,Common Toads and a Common Frog.For anyone who's interested,here's a couple of pictures on my Flickr page,we had a brilliant time and I can highly recomend it for the...
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    Lancashire Birding

    Don't we have a dedicated thread for Leighton Moss? I can't find it anywhere and I'm going there next Saturday.
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    Peregrine Falcon

    My local paper thought it was a good idea to reveal the location of a Peregrine nest recently,what a totally irresponsible thing to do.Every egg collector in the region knows it has three eggs now and where to find it.:C
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    Parkgate-Wirral-High Tides

    I haven't been to Parkgate for years until today and I was pleasantly surprised how common Egrets were there.B (:
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    Two Red Kites found poisoned!

    It absoutely sickens anything like this,seeing a Red Kite in the wild is as good as it gets and I don't get how anyone would want to harm one.I wish they'd introduce Red Kite's in suitable areas where I live.
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    Cheshire And Wirral Birding: Hills, Lowland and Coast

    Ended up going down Station Road,down towards the Wirral Way and then a full loop back towards St Barts Church.Here's what we saw. Sparrowhawk Curlew Raven Nuthatch (nest building) Chiffchaff Long Tailed Tits Stock Dove Buzzards Bullfinches (Thurstaston Common) I really enjoyed the walk...
  25. Mostly Autumn

    Inner Marsh Farm - from the horse's mouth

    Is IMF for permit holders only?
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