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Where to see redpoll? (1 Viewer)
- Thread starter Jeanie
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Brewerton1949.
I think the problem is Redpolls are widespread and relatively common. People ar reporting them from gardens and there has been a good passage recently but giving a specific site where you are guaranteed to see them is difficult as they're fairly nomadic this time of year.
Your best bet would be to walk any river / canal and look in the tops of Alder trees or listen for the distinctive flight calls.
I see Redpolls regularly in Stanney Woods (Ellesmere Port) & along the Shropshire Union Canal between Craughton & Chester Zoo but guaranteeing them is another matter.
I was one of the ringers on Hilbre when you came over with the RSPB and called the Redpolls in flight as they flew over the observatory garden.
Sorry I caan''t be more specific but unless you know someone who's ot them coming to a feeding station there are no guarantees.
I think the problem is Redpolls are widespread and relatively common. People ar reporting them from gardens and there has been a good passage recently but giving a specific site where you are guaranteed to see them is difficult as they're fairly nomadic this time of year.
Your best bet would be to walk any river / canal and look in the tops of Alder trees or listen for the distinctive flight calls.
I see Redpolls regularly in Stanney Woods (Ellesmere Port) & along the Shropshire Union Canal between Craughton & Chester Zoo but guaranteeing them is another matter.
I was one of the ringers on Hilbre when you came over with the RSPB and called the Redpolls in flight as they flew over the observatory garden.
Sorry I caan''t be more specific but unless you know someone who's ot them coming to a feeding station there are no guarantees.
Jeanie.
If going to Stanney check the birch trees down the right hand path from the car park. Sometimes they feed in the trees about 2/3 way down between where track bears left through middle of woods and snd of main path where it bears left. Check the notice board for pics of Lesser - spotted Woodpecker.
If going to Stanney check the birch trees down the right hand path from the car park. Sometimes they feed in the trees about 2/3 way down between where track bears left through middle of woods and snd of main path where it bears left. Check the notice board for pics of Lesser - spotted Woodpecker.
Cheshire Birder
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You get both GSW and LSW at Moore. The LSW favours the area by the canal near the feeding station. LSW drumming is much more subdued compared to GSW. The high pitched call of the LSW is a good way of locating the bird. Heard one calling on my patch the other day, looked up and there it was. Quality bird.
CB
CB
Jeanie
Jeanie with one n.
Thanks for that info CB. It was by the feeding station but was very loud.
A couple of chaps who know the area well had seen the lsw the week before and said they were surprised how loud it was.
Have had a lovely morning walking around Stanney Woods which were full of bird sound but no Redpolls seen.
Off to Pennington Flash with DNS on Saturday so fingers crossed.
A couple of chaps who know the area well had seen the lsw the week before and said they were surprised how loud it was.
Have had a lovely morning walking around Stanney Woods which were full of bird sound but no Redpolls seen.
Off to Pennington Flash with DNS on Saturday so fingers crossed.
Was on Hilbre for few hours this morning and when rain cleared we had a few Redpolls over along with Chaffinches and Goldfinches. They can turn up anywhere this time of year. Surpsingly, given the westerly wind direction and inclement weather) we also caught a couple of Chiffchaffs and a Wren.
Jeanie.
How did your quest got?
We caught two Redpolls on Hilbre Saturday and six together on Sunday. Cracking group shot on the Hilbre blog:
http://www.hilbrebirdobs.blogspot.com/
Thers been a strong local passage over the weekend with Jane having loads at Red Rocks and the Great Orme lads having a possible Arctic Redpoll amongst the throng passing over them. Two over my house again early morning.
I wouldn't bother traveliing to far to see a Redpoll - you'll get one locally eventually.
How did your quest got?
We caught two Redpolls on Hilbre Saturday and six together on Sunday. Cracking group shot on the Hilbre blog:
http://www.hilbrebirdobs.blogspot.com/
Thers been a strong local passage over the weekend with Jane having loads at Red Rocks and the Great Orme lads having a possible Arctic Redpoll amongst the throng passing over them. Two over my house again early morning.
I wouldn't bother traveliing to far to see a Redpoll - you'll get one locally eventually.
Jeanie
Jeanie with one n.
Instead of Stanney we went to Red rocks this morning.
Got very excited by a flock of small brown birds. Two of the group separated and we had reasonable views in the scope.
However we think they were Linnets. The head on one was grayish. There was only a hint of red on the breast.
However, according to 'Collins' the Linnet should have plain wings and I'm sure these were stripey.
Got very excited by a flock of small brown birds. Two of the group separated and we had reasonable views in the scope.
However we think they were Linnets. The head on one was grayish. There was only a hint of red on the breast.
However, according to 'Collins' the Linnet should have plain wings and I'm sure these were stripey.
Jeanie.
Grey on the head suggests Linnets. They're a common breeder in the area. Two photo's of Linnets attached. Linnets have white outer webs to the primaries so can look 'stripey'. Most of the Redpolls are passing over and the one's we've caught have been forced down due to rain or fog during early morning.
If you are members of the RSPB Redpolls can some times be seen in the alders along the boardwalk at their Inner Marsh Farm Reserve at Burton. If your'e not members you can join at reception!
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Jeanie
Jeanie with one n.
Many thanks for those photos, Phil. I'm sure they were Linnets that we have seen.
Inner Marsh is our 'local patch'. Have also seen some great birds on the walk through the army range.
Life is getting in the way of birding this week, family, death, divorce, it's all going on here but will get to IMF as soon as we can.
Very much appreciate your advise.
Jeanie
Inner Marsh is our 'local patch'. Have also seen some great birds on the walk through the army range.
Life is getting in the way of birding this week, family, death, divorce, it's all going on here but will get to IMF as soon as we can.
Very much appreciate your advise.
Jeanie
chris butterworth
aka The Person Named Above
You could always nip out to Delamere or Macclesfield Forest, they breed there.
Chris
Chris
