Lancashire birds latest sightings

Wayne Glossop's detective work pinned down an elusive vagrant in Lancashire, which subsequently became the star of winter

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Lancashire birds latest sightings

The wildlife at our nature reserves changes with the seasons. Spring and summer bring clouds of amazing insects along with migratory birds, autumn heralds spectacular starling murmurations, and winter sees red squirrels foraging out in the open when food is scarce. The species you see one week may have disappeared the next, so stay up to date using our latest sightings blogs, below. You never know when a rarity will arrive to join some of the North West's most amazing wildlife. Evenings are getting noticeably lighter for longer, spring flowers are bursting forth and our reserves are teeming with wonderful wild…. The final day and a time to reflect and not just on the past 12DaysWild out on Chat Moss but, owing to where I visited today, my…. As if I needed a reminder that the penultimate day of this LWT 12DaysWild journey was upon me, the hedge posing as a long line of…. There was once a youngster on his lifetime journey with the natural world especially birdwatching who, one rain-blessed and windswept…. A flooded field, a large pool formed and, finding this to its liking, along came a little egret, on Day Nine of 12DaysWild. Under the watchful eye of the Moon a wander into a landscape evolving for nature, on Day 5 of 12DaysWild. Grey, miserable-looking and windswept was the sky over the moss, as I set off on Day 4. Was this glum weather about to affect my mood….

Song Thrush1, In garden marsden park area, Vicky Mortimer.

Bringing the first frost and snow of the year, December has seen temperatures plummet. Despite the freezing conditions present on the…. Mid April onwards and we can expect a whole block of arrivals onto the reserve as well as birds passing through. But what is a starling murmuration, and why do these…. Spring is just around the corner. Meteorological spring does start on the 1st March, so what should we be looking for? We are off to a fine start with Bittern present, two Willow Tit reported, over wintering Green Sandpiper and an impressive Starling….

Bringing the first frost and snow of the year, December has seen temperatures plummet. Despite the freezing conditions present on the…. Mid April onwards and we can expect a whole block of arrivals onto the reserve as well as birds passing through. But what is a starling murmuration, and why do these…. Spring is just around the corner. Meteorological spring does start on the 1st March, so what should we be looking for? We are off to a fine start with Bittern present, two Willow Tit reported, over wintering Green Sandpiper and an impressive Starling…. Starlings are increasing, wildfowl are whistling, reserve staff and vols making habitat improvements and the Belted Kingfisher is being…. Strong winds and rain have been a feature of the last week or so at Brockholes, but there has been lots to see between squalls.

Lancashire birds latest sightings

Wayne Glossop's detective work pinned down an elusive vagrant in Lancashire, which subsequently became the star of winter Finding a local mega was a 'fairway' for conservation-minded greenkeeper Antony Wainwright to conclude his seven-year stint at Turton Golf Club. Eddie Williams was devastated to miss a brief pratincole on his patch — but a stunning plot twist saw him relocate the bird on the other side of Liverpool 10 days later. All Records Accepted, Rejected, Pending. To filter Rejected records, type Rejected into the Search box, all columns can be filtered. Have you seen something interesting? Click Submit to share your rare bird sightings via our simple form.

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Quarry Hill Nature Reserve. Annel Cross Moor. Submit your sighting Have you seen something interesting? Hollins, Darwen. Alston Reservoirs. Blog What is a Starling Murmuration and why do they form? LDBWS does, of course, encourage birders in the local area and regular visitors to join the society and feels that our subscription costs represent good value for money but we recognise that many people may have valid reasons to avoid such a commitment. Jackhouse Area. Click Submit to share your rare bird sightings via our simple form. Huge news of Belted Kingfisher on the Ribble, winter thrush arrivals and more wildfowl interest. Bashall Eaves.

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One of our regular visitors and…. Forum Information. The weather has thrown everything imaginable at the reserve, including snow, rain and ice. Burnley, Lowerhouse. Blog December Delights! The final day and a time to reflect and not just on the past 12DaysWild out on Chat Moss but, owing to where I visited today, my…. However, despite the notable change in weather…. Burnley, 26 Buttermere Rd. Sarfraz Hayat. St Helens 1 2 3. Brockholes Nature Reserve. Great Grey Shrike Dorset Details. Start Your Free Trial Today! It's that time of year when the Summer weather starts to show signs of Autumn, with wind and rainstorms a feature of the last week…. Curlew , , David Hindle.