Cheshire And Wirral Birding: Hills, Lowland and Coast (1 Viewer)

[Cheshire Birder]

Today - Red-throated Pipit over Leasowe also Garden Warbler there; 3 Common Cranes at Burton; Hawfinch, Lapland Bunting, 7 Crossbills, 2 Bramblings and 37 Jays at Hale; Great White Egret and Brambling at Red Rocks; Firecrest at Hoylake; 2 Hen Harriers, Marsh Harrier, 10 Greenshanks and Brambling at Parkgate; Marsh Harrier at Woolston Eyes; Whimbrel and Merlin at Hilbre;

Yesterday - 3 Scaup at Budworth Mere; 2 Avocets and Little Egret at Frodsham;

CB

 

[Cheshire Birder]

After yesterday, very little news today - 10 Greenshanks at Parkgate

CB

 

[Boom]

Thanks for the updates CB i enjoy reading them daily, just out of interest,which Hale do you refer to? Altrincham way or Hale Village? (by Liverpool Airport)

cheers

 

[Jane Turner]

The latter

 

[Cheshire Birder]

Thanks for the updates CB i enjoy reading them daily, just out of interest,which Hale do you refer to? Altrincham way or Hale Village? (by Liverpool Airport)

cheers

Thanks Boom.

The Hale referred to is Hale village near Liverpool. Hale near Altrincham is just outside the current Cheshire county boundary i.e. its in Greater Manchester, although it was within the old pre 1973 Cheshire boundary.

CB

 

[Rob Smallwood]

But still postally Cheshire.

I've spent weeks wandering around Ashley & Mobberley looking for the Lighthouse!

 

[PhilW]

But still postally Cheshire.

I've spent weeks wandering around Ashley & Mobberley looking for the Lighthouse!

I thought it was women who couldn't read maps?
(Hides beneath desk......):-O

 

[Boom]

Thanks a lot-i lived in Hale Village until this year - to confuse matters it has a Liverpool postcode although it is classed as Cheshire- just wanted to double check as i see Pickerings Pasture mentioned which is just over the other side of Hale Marsh-indeed the hide there gives excellent views of the marsh.
Some great records there-thanks for the updates

Boom

 

[Cheshire Birder]

But still postally Cheshire.

I've spent weeks wandering around Ashley & Mobberley looking for the Lighthouse!

:-O

CB

 

[Cheshire Birder]

Thanks a lot-i lived in Hale Village until this year - to confuse matters it has a Liverpool postcode although it is classed as Cheshire- just wanted to double check as i see Pickerings Pasture mentioned which is just over the other side of Hale Marsh-indeed the hide there gives excellent views of the marsh.
Some great records there-thanks for the updates

Boom

The current postcode system was started in 1974, so I'm assuming the counties used were the vice counties.

CB

 

[Cheshire Birder]

Today - Great White Egret, Hen Harrier and 200+ Pink-footed Geese at Parkgate; 7 Common Scoters at Astbury Mere; Little Egret at Moore;

CB

 

[Jane Turner]

Yellow-browed Warbler caught at Bidston this morning and a frustrating morning at Red Rocks, when neither the bird that sounded like a Pechora Pipit or the bird that sounded like a Duksy Warbler gave themselves up.

4 Bramblings and 7 Redpolls were the best of the overhead

 

[Adski]

A nice couple of hours this morning on the beach at Hoylake.
3 Grey Plover, 1 Peregrine landed on the beach. Lots of the usual Dunlin, Knot, Redshank and Oystercatcher.
Parkgate: 1 Great White Egret, that finally emerged after a biblical hail storm. 150+ Pink Footed Geese.
BMW: 3 Whooper Swans.

Some pictures loaded onto my blog now, with more to come when I have been through them.

http://www.ajonestheearlybirder.blogspot.com

 

[Bananafishbones]

A nice couple of hours this morning on the beach at Hoylake.
3 Grey Plover, 1 Peregrine landed on the beach. Lots of the usual Dunlin, Knot, Redshank and Oystercatcher.
Parkgate: 1 Great White Egret, that finally emerged after a biblical hail storm. 150+ Pink Footed Geese.
BMW: 3 Whooper Swans.

Some pictures loaded onto my blog now, with more to come when I have been through them.

http://www.ajonestheearlybirder.blogspot.com

Adam your very brave - you could get shot on the beach around those parts

 

[Adski]

Adam your very brave - you could get shot on the beach around those parts

Oh yes, I'm well aware of the sensitivity.
At no point did I disturb any birds. The Sparrowhawk, Peregrine and dog walkers did that for me. Had a great morning though, and there really is no need to get too close. Good bins do the job for you.:t:

http://www.ajonestheearlybirder.blogspot.com

 

[deeestuary]

High Tide at Parkgate?

Predicted tide for Tuesday 16th is for 9.9m at 1209hrs and for Wednesday 17th 10m at 1251hrs (times are for Liverpool, actual high tide at Parkgate around 20 to 30+ minutes later).
Weather conditions - strong winds and low pressure - means it is looking like its going to be a big tide tomorrow, I would be very surpised even it doesn't completely cover the marsh right along the prom at Parkgate, and might well do on Wedenesday as well. I would advise getting there at least an hour before the times shown.

 

[Cheshire Birder]

Oct 13th - Long-billed Dowitcher at Inner Marsh Farm; 3 Great White Egrets reported at Parkgate; Yellow-browed Warbler at West Kirby; Firecrest, Whooper Swan, 2 Swallows and 3 Little Egrets at Hilbre; Curlew Sandpiper at Frodsham; Wheatear at Leasowe; 3912 Wood Pigeons, 887 Redwings, 100 Coal Tits and Brambling at Hale; 4 Bramblings, 45 Reed Buntings and abientinus Chiffchaff at Red Rocks

CB

 

[Cheshire Birder]

Yesterday - Long-billed Dowitcher, Hobby, Garganey, Marsh Harrier, 8 Whooper Swans, Spotted Redshank and a report of Yellow-browed Warbler at Burton Mere Wetlands; Lapland Bunting, 3 Bramblings, 7 Great Spotted Woodpeckers, c165 Chaffinches, 4 Sparrowhawks, 130 Blue Tits and 30 Coal Tits at Red Rocks; Ring Ousel at Disley; 5 Whooper Swans at Frodsham; Guillemot at West Kirby ML; 475 Great Crested Grebes, c500 Common Scoters and 27 Red-throated Divers at Hoylake;

CB

 

[Cheshire Birder]

Today - Long-billed Dowitcher, Avocet and Hobby at Burton Mere Wetlands; Lapland Bunting, Ring Ousel, 4139 Wood Pigeons, 684 Redwings and 3 Fieldfares at Hale; Snow Bunting and 199 Brent Geese at West Kirby Shore; Snow Bunting at Hilbre; Red Kite at Risley Moss; 12 Goldcrests, abientinus Chiffchaff, 282 Chaffinches, 8 Bramblings, Treecreeper and 3 Great-spotted Woodpeckers at Red Rocks;

CB

 

[Cheshire Birder]

Today - Long-billed Dowitcher and Hobby at Burton Mere Wetlands; 2 Great White Egrets and 2 Hen Harriers at Parkgate;

CB