Jan 2, 2012
Lunch at the in-laws in Blackpool this morning, which just happens to be within 3 miles of the Tundra Bean Geese on Lytham Moss. On arrival in Blackpool I was relieved to note that I had “accidentally” left my scope … Continued
Gulls and Geese
Taking advantage of some free time over Christmas I headed up to Heysham where there has been a first winter Glaucous Gull in recent days. It was high tide when I arrived and I walked down the sea-wall in front … Continued
January odds and ends
Family commitments and a bout of the winter vomiting bug kept me home most of the month but I managed a few free hours birding on Saturday 22nd January. I headed for the Ribble marshes which were unfortunately severely fog … Continued
Late for School
I was late taking Annie to school today because at 8:30 this morning a roe deer walked across the field belonging to the neighbour right up to our garden. I fired off the photo below from the bedroom window before … Continued
Badger culling – a bad idea
On 8th December the government’s consultation on Bovine TB ends. I’ve read the consultation document and the government makes it clear it want to pursue a policy of culling badgers. I’ve got no problem with culling, per se, if its … Continued
Pink-Footed Geese
A few enjoyable hours today at Marshside and my current favourite birding location, Hesketh Out Marsh produced the following highglights. Hesketh Out Marsh. 250+ Golden Plover in the fields with similar numbers of Lapwing, 2+ Brambling in the hedgerow by … Continued
A hatrick of Merlins
On Saturday afternoon I should have been watching Blackburn Rovers play Aston Villa but the game was rescheduled to Sunday so I had a free afternoon. The Ribble estuary is always worth a visit at this time of year and … Continued
Great White Egret, River Ribble
I had about 20 minutes spare on my way to Clitheroe this morning and took a chance on the Great White Egret still being close to the bridge at Mitton. It had being located earlier in the day by Mike … Continued
Family camping holiday in Picos De Europa
This year we went camping in Spain during the school holidays. I chose the destination and I picked the Picos de Europa mountains, which apart from being great for camping happens to be stuffed with wildlife – what a coincidence! … Continued