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    Elton Reservoir, Bury, Ring-necked Parakeet

    Out for a walk round the reservoir this afternoon and spotted a Ring-necked Parakeet in the trees. First time I have seen one in this area, spotted one some years ago at Pennington Flash. Also a lot of swifts, martins and swallows as well as a Sedge Warbler (first for me this year). Great to...
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    What Bird Got You Interested in Birding?

    A Chaffinch The bird that got me interested was a female chaffinch. Many years ago my wife and I went on holiday to Guernsey and visiting the near by island of Herm we noticed what we thought were :bounce: :bounce: sparrows with white bits on their wings. We decided to buy a cheap local bird...
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    Bury - North Manchester - UK

    Boltom Waxwings ? Quote : "There are 4 Waxwings around the corner in Bolton at present too." Anyone know where the waxwings from Asda at Crompton Way have gone, have not seen them for a couple of days? B (:
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    First waxwing report

    Waxwings Asda Bolton There were 4 waxwings in the trees yesterday (23rd) at 10.30am, and eating the berries from the bushes that are between the Asda building and Crompton Way. We were stood on the pavement underneath and had fantastic views,.There are a lot of berries there so I expect them to...
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    Hello

    Just joined today after coming across the site yesterday looking for info on local waxwing sightings. Thanks to the info my wife and I got our first look at these beautiful birds. :hi:
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