Whooper Swans over Mellor, 23 October 2025
I recorded the calls of Whooper Swans at 06:50 (while still dark) and later saw four flying east followed by two skeins of Pink-footed Geese. Here’s the recording of the Whoopers.
Little Egrets at Dean Clough -13 and 22 October 2025
Two Little Egrets were on lower Dean Clough reservoir on 22 October following a single bird on the 13th. These are the first I’ve seen on the ground here although I’ve had them flying over previously and had numerous sightings … Continued
Barn Owl, Dean Clough
This morning’s walk round Dean Clough was intended to look for the first Wheatears of the year. I didn’t find any, but we flushed the local Barn Owl from the path down to the upper reservoir where it had just … Continued