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  1. ColinD

    The Rainford mosslands, St. Helens

    Thanks Peter, If you're interested in the area, you might also be interested in a more recent thread I have here. This is more up to date, with recent sightings etc. Colin
  2. ColinD

    The Rainford mosslands, St. Helens

  3. ColinD

    The Rainford mosslands, St. Helens

    Hi Hippywench, Welcome to Bird Forum. There are some outstanding sites locally. I think many people would be surprised at the quality and variety of birdlife around St. Helens. Check out my web site if you haven't already done so (url below), which gives you some ideas of where to watch as well...
  4. ColinD

    The Rainford mosslands, St. Helens

    The Rainford Mosslands - Winter 2003 / 2004 Just a quick update from the mosslands. It just goes to show, that even when you think you know an area well, there are always surprises waiting to be found. Hen Harriers are annual winter visitors to the mosslands, but this year has been...
  5. ColinD

    The Rainford mosslands, St. Helens

    Kingfishers aren't that uncommon, and I should think you have a chance at any reasonable water body in Liverpool. I know that they have been seen on the docks, but also try the Leeds / Liverpool canal. In St. Helens, you have a good chance at Carr Mill Dam or on the Sankey Valley, but they're...
  6. ColinD

    The Rainford mosslands, St. Helens

    And that's one of the better sections!
  7. ColinD

    The Rainford mosslands, St. Helens

    Autumn Autumn migration begins as early as late July, when Wheatears begin to be seen again, and flocks of up to 100 Curlew appear, especially around the Old Coach Road. The very end of August and the first week in September often sees the arrival of small flocks of White Wagtails, accompanied...
  8. ColinD

    The Rainford mosslands, St. Helens

    Summer A walk across the mosslands in summer will almost certainly reveal breeding Corn Buntings, Yellowhammers and Tree Sparrows. Corn Buntings are best looked for in Reed’s Lane and Tree Sparrows in Moss Lane, whilst Yellowhammers are fairly common everywhere. At least four species of owl...
  9. ColinD

    The Rainford mosslands, St. Helens

    Spring Skylarks herald the start of spring, usually on the first sunny day in late January. As the year progresses, their song fills the air, and they are still one of the commonest birds in the area. They are swiftly followed by Lapwings, whose evocative displays are sadly no longer seen across...
  10. ColinD

    The Rainford mosslands, St. Helens

    Winter The area is arguably at its best in winter. From the beginning of October to the end of March, it is virtually impossible to visit any part of the mosslands without seeing or hearing Pink-footed Geese. Up to 5,000 winter in the area, and large flocks are most often seen on the ground...
  11. ColinD

    The Rainford mosslands, St. Helens

    Key sites There are a number of sites in the area which I visit regularly, and which I will refer to later. These are as follows: Bottle and Glass / Reed’s Lane – The Bottle and Glass pub is signposted just off the A570. Reed’s Lane is the narrow track adjacent to the pub. Reed’s moss – The...
  12. ColinD

    The Rainford mosslands, St. Helens

    The Rainford mosslands, St. Helens Location The Rainford Mosslands is an area of sparsely populated, mainly flat, farmland just to the north of St. Helens, and to the west of the village of Rainford. It is a continuation of the much larger Plex Moss, (which lies inland of Southport) and it...
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