I'm packing up now, light is bad and I've not eaten anything since last night. Will look 1st light, then again in a more rigorous was from about 9:30
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How to see Leach's Petrel (4 Viewers)
- Thread starter Jane Turner
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Youngbirder35
Active member
Cheers Jane. I'm on foot so I think il probably get the train to Leasowe and walk down to the gunsite from the station probably getting there by 9 ish. I think that's probably a better idea than heading to New Brighton and being stuck there but please correct me if I'm wrong!
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yoyo
Well-known member
The advantage of New Brighton is there is shelter. Whereas Leasowe is totally open to the elements. Hoylake (where Jane is) is another good option with plenty of shelter only down side is viewing is quite low.
Cheers
Jason
I promise petrels today. Blown steadily all night with squalls. I've got plenty of height Jason.
There is a windbreak on the seawall near Leasowe Lighthouse.
There is a windbreak on the seawall near Leasowe Lighthouse.
7 Leach's now, but a lot more sightings - birds going back and forth. Hopefully everyone who has tried has connected.
The terns have cleared out here, whichis bad news for the LTS.
The terns have cleared out here, whichis bad news for the LTS.
Rob Smallwood
Well-known member
Is the L-t still around?
no but there is a EFFING SEMI P SAND and no seal to flush it
25 Leach's so far, but I missed out a couple of hours and even now, I'm not giving the beach my full attention
Rob Smallwood
Well-known member
Leach's are still re-orientating north in the North Sea in small numbers. Looking at the weather forecast some of these and others might be making an appearance this weekend - what do you think Jane?
Yes.... though I can't see the tide edge just now
ColinD
Well-known member
What do you think about the chances of a few sea birds this weekend? It's a 9m tide at midday Saturday, with the met office forecasting 24mph west north westerly, gusting to 42mph. Could the consolation prize for the peep watchers be a few Leach's Petrels, or is the direction not quite right, and the wind not been blowing long enough by Saturday?
Its been good for feeding the Irish sea today... so prob only 0 hours of force 6 needed. That an equivocal yes.. possibly!
Rob Smallwood
Well-known member
See post 449!
You can sea watch from your car at the Gunsite (see the 1st post in this thread) Its not really wind enough yet though and the wind is a little to the south of west, which isn't great for here. Lancashire might be better.
Forecast: Westerly or northwesterly, backing southwesterly later in south, 5 to 7, decreasing 4 at times later.
Forecast: Westerly or northwesterly, backing southwesterly later in south, 5 to 7, decreasing 4 at times later.
its windy enough to bring anything in from Liverpool Bay.... if there is anything to bring in
Its rough enough out there, but as yet no pelagic seabirds. Don't fancy being on this boat!
http://youtu.be/aeaqWLjf3XU
Filmed indoors with the windows shut!
http://youtu.be/aeaqWLjf3XU
Filmed indoors with the windows shut!
1st L's off Hilbre, I've had my1st Bonxie
Rob Smallwood
Well-known member
Feeling good having predicted it on Monday - wish I could predict something for myself!
