Johnny1
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Although I didn't go into Croston village myself it did show some of the flooded houses etc. on the early evening BBC local news. When I went to the same place 2 days later the River levels were back to normal.
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Lancashire Birding (5 Viewers)
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Although I didn't go into Croston village myself it did show some of the flooded houses etc. on the early evening BBC local news. When I went to the same place 2 days later the River levels were back to normal.
Hi Johnny,
The floods weren't that bad in Croston - well not as far as my end was!
Up the coast has been very bad. The gulls were struggling to survive off our west coast as was the 'Riverdance' Ferry.
I should think a lot of wildlife has had a hard time of it recently.
When I saw the ferry grounded the wind was unbelievable. I had a free facial dermabration by the sand and I struggled to breathe and even walk.
Still there were the gulls and other birds struggling for survival. My heart felt for them.
From what I've heard they may now be getting obese from the thousands of McVities chocolate biscuits spilling onto the beach....
Well at least the poor buggas have had some respite....
The floods weren't that bad in Croston - well not as far as my end was!
Up the coast has been very bad. The gulls were struggling to survive off our west coast as was the 'Riverdance' Ferry.
I should think a lot of wildlife has had a hard time of it recently.
When I saw the ferry grounded the wind was unbelievable. I had a free facial dermabration by the sand and I struggled to breathe and even walk.
Still there were the gulls and other birds struggling for survival. My heart felt for them.
From what I've heard they may now be getting obese from the thousands of McVities chocolate biscuits spilling onto the beach....
Well at least the poor buggas have had some respite....
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Johnny1
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Hi Ivy, I find it incredible how birds and animals survive in such atrocious weather, we were at New Brighton last week for the High Tide (we'd previously been to see the Cattle Egret at Burton Marsh) the waves were crashing over the sea wall but the gulls and waders were just flying through it as though it was a calm summers day.
Ian Latham
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NickPatel92
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Very jealous of this one - was in the area on Saturday morning when it first got reported. So just missed it. I hope it stays.
Nice to see a photo too! It will probably have gone when OH isn't at college. :t:
Ian Latham
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Spotted an Iceland Gull at Knott End today. No pics, but Chris Batty (Fylde Bird Club) was down there taking shots, so maybe he got some? No sign of the Ross's Goose today but a birder told me it had been seen in the area. I hope it re-appears so I can get some better shots than the last ones (sorry about the quality but it was to chilly to hang around that day, and I've got a rotton, sniffley cold for my efforts!).
Colin Bushell
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Iceland Gull
Went for the Iceland Gull this morning but no sign at Knott End or Cocker's Dyke. Managed to relocate it on the Wyre Estuary lunchtime but sure wish I'd seen it yesterday so close!
Hooded Crow, Little Egret(s) and Twite (2 flocks 40 + 20) seen as well. Nice morning out.
Went for the Iceland Gull this morning but no sign at Knott End or Cocker's Dyke. Managed to relocate it on the Wyre Estuary lunchtime but sure wish I'd seen it yesterday so close!
Hooded Crow, Little Egret(s) and Twite (2 flocks 40 + 20) seen as well. Nice morning out.
Ian Latham
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Zac Hinchcliffe
Time spent wishing is time wasted!
Great Bird!
Im contomplating whether or not I should get it. Yes its a great Lancashire and indeed British Bird but are we aloud to count Ross's?
Still though, its like the Ribble Pelican, even if its not a fully wild bird, its still a fabulous Bird!
Zac
Im contomplating whether or not I should get it. Yes its a great Lancashire and indeed British Bird but are we aloud to count Ross's?
Still though, its like the Ribble Pelican, even if its not a fully wild bird, its still a fabulous Bird!
Zac
Ian Latham
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There was plenty of twitchers down there today. Lots of scopes but did'nt see any cameras. It tends to stay well out of the way of the pulic eye and is happiest deep within the Pink Foot flock. I imagine a lot of birders will be cleaning their boots tonight!!
Hi all!
Well - we haven't managed to get any point scoring sightings but the past week has been a good opportunity to get out and about appreciating the joys of nature.
We've been to - Bwlch Nant yr Arian / Leighton Moss/ Marshside/ Mere Sands Wood and fair soaked up the sights and got a few excellent shots too.
Isn't life wonderful!!! When you take the time to look and watch.
PatX
Well - we haven't managed to get any point scoring sightings but the past week has been a good opportunity to get out and about appreciating the joys of nature.
We've been to - Bwlch Nant yr Arian / Leighton Moss/ Marshside/ Mere Sands Wood and fair soaked up the sights and got a few excellent shots too.
Isn't life wonderful!!! When you take the time to look and watch.
PatX
Ian Latham
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The Hooded crow was at Knott End again today. It can be seen from the Esplanade, but was quite far out.
NickPatel92
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There are 5+ Water pipits showing very well at the end of Bank lane at Warton bank, if anyone is interested in seeing them. I saw them yesterday, and couldn't have got better views. Quite a good trip in all, got the Water pipits, Glossy ibis, Hen harrier, Merlin, 14 Bewick's and much more!
There are some (by this i mean a lot) pictures of these on my Blog below.
Cheers.
P.S. beware there are also a lot of Mipits and the odd Rock pipit lurking around with them as well.
There are some (by this i mean a lot) pictures of these on my Blog below.
Cheers.
P.S. beware there are also a lot of Mipits and the odd Rock pipit lurking around with them as well.
Ian Latham
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Nice one Nick:t:
I could'nt find the time today, but I will take a butchers asap. I would love some decent pics of them. I only have a Meadow Pipit in my collection and that is barely a keeper:-C. Perhaps now I've got a longer lens I may be able to get the little fellows? |=)|
I could'nt find the time today, but I will take a butchers asap. I would love some decent pics of them. I only have a Meadow Pipit in my collection and that is barely a keeper:-C. Perhaps now I've got a longer lens I may be able to get the little fellows? |=)|
Ian Latham
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Nick, I don't know if you ever got to see your ''Twite''! If you did, well great, but if you still have not found any.....there is a small flock of around thirty of them on the Lune Estuary between Conder Green and Lancaster.
NickPatel92
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I did manage to see Twite (twice) at Cant clough reservoir, but still haven't managed to see any coastal Twites, even the Fylde ones which i have tried for quite a few times.
Ian Latham
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Ian Latham
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Herons!!, Shmerons!!..........you got to photograph that beautiful Owl, and did a fine job to boot, I must say! (I was positively GREEN with envy!):t:
I do hope we can get another chance to photograph the Eagle Owl at Dunsop this year, I bought my new gear with that event in mind. :t:
I dont have much luck with the Owls, perhaps they smell my cats on me or something? There are loads of them hooting away at night (Tawneys, Barn and Little) around my area but as soon as I put a foot outside the door.........:-C
