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  1. Rob Smallwood

    Birds around Manchester

    See here for the latest additionsd to South manchester's growing array of exotics... http://www.birdforum.net/showthread.php?t=131192&highlight=rosella
  2. Rob Smallwood

    Birds around Manchester

    The Great White Egret is still around - Rindle Road, Astley Moss off the East Lancs - mornings, and early are best as the bird frequents roadside ditches until disturbed then moves to a private site with no access. Photos courtesy of Mike Ribbands.
  3. Rob Smallwood

    Birds around Manchester

    BW Stilt did indeed nest there and came within an ace of fledging a chick before a presumed predator stepped in. There was a less celubrious but relatively unusual Knot there this morning. Water Rail is a possibility there too. There is a thread dedicated to reports from the site on the...
  4. Rob Smallwood

    Birds around Manchester

    Neumann's Flash/Marbury near Northwich would be a good choice with a reasonable chance of seeing some of those on your "wanted" list. Good for all 3 woodpecker also. You could park at Marbury Country Park, walk through the woods along the lake towards Neumanns, taking in Hadyns Pool and...
  5. Rob Smallwood

    Birds around Manchester

    Roberta Jane, Hello from Timperley! If you want Green Woodpeckers one of the best "local" spots is Marbury Country Park (also known as Budworth) which is about 5 miles from Northwich. Green Woodpeckers are regular here and if you time your visit well, early Spring especially you stand a...
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