A close up view of the new workings ... prizes for spotting a 'first' on this scrape
Keep an eye on here as well - http://www.rspb.org.uk/community/groups/deeestuary/media/default.aspx
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A close up view of the new workings ... prizes for spotting a 'first' on this scrape
Keep an eye on here as well - http://www.rspb.org.uk/community/groups/deeestuary/media/default.aspx
Jane Turner
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The Bewick's Swan?
Do you make it a Bewick? I may have to bow to you on this one ... but I was fairly definate that it was a whooper - large amount of yellow on the beak - at the time ....
upstarts1979
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It looks brilliant. Almost as good as my local patch upton warren
Your blog shows a picture of Gary prescott he is also an upton birder.
keep up the good work:t:
I can't wait to visit the place again its been 5 years since I have done so.
B
John
Jane Turner
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Its 3mm wide on the screen - if you saw a whooper that will do me!
Cheshire Birder
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When the five Whoopers arrived on 16th Oct they moved from No2 onto the new workings.
CB
Just thought you saw something that I didn't for a moment but rechecked other photos and can "clearly" see the yellow protuding past the nostril - its all of 0.5 mm on the photo ....
Ahem ... I meant a first for me ... think I got away with that one ....
For anybody wanting a free guided walk around Burton Mere and "Inner Marsh Farm 2" to find out all about the reserve extension and development 3 more dates have been set for "Burton Mere Walks"
Sat 27th Nov 12.30pm
Sat 18th Dec 12.30pm
Sat 15th Jan 12.30pm
Booking is essential so phone 0151 336 7681 to guarentee your place or to get further details.
The walk is a good opportunity to 'scope' the new scrape which has already played host to a large variety of wader and wildfowl.
A visit to the nearby bird cover crop should produce a nice mix of finches too.
Bird news of note from IMF over past few days -
3 brambling amongst the finch flocks feeding on the sacrificial crop.
3 waxwing over
1 hen harrier
Report of 2 grey males into roost at Parkgate last night.
Sat 27th Nov 12.30pm
Sat 18th Dec 12.30pm
Sat 15th Jan 12.30pm
Booking is essential so phone 0151 336 7681 to guarentee your place or to get further details.
The walk is a good opportunity to 'scope' the new scrape which has already played host to a large variety of wader and wildfowl.
A visit to the nearby bird cover crop should produce a nice mix of finches too.
Bird news of note from IMF over past few days -
3 brambling amongst the finch flocks feeding on the sacrificial crop.
3 waxwing over
1 hen harrier
Report of 2 grey males into roost at Parkgate last night.
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Cheshire Birder
Well-known member
This report came from a visitor on Wednesday I do believe also a member of staff had one go over Burton Point yesterday.
Also latest pictures of IMF development:
http://www.rspb.org.uk/community/gr...chive/2010/11/12/getting-on-with-the-job.aspx
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No Snow on the Dee yet ..... but very cold No2 pool was frozen yesterday and I doubt that it has defrosted today despite the biright sunshine .....
Lots of small birds in the crop field but despite 30 mins of looking with another chap brambling watch produced a nil return
However, a small number of siskins were feeding amongst the alder tree above the boardwalk and good numbers of wigeon and teal were present on a 20% frozen no1 pool.
As I was walking back to the hide several hundred lapwing (from no1 pool) and several hundred golden plover flew over me and out toward the estuary - dunno where they came from though? Perhaps Burton Mere.
Lots of small birds in the crop field but despite 30 mins of looking with another chap brambling watch produced a nil return
However, a small number of siskins were feeding amongst the alder tree above the boardwalk and good numbers of wigeon and teal were present on a 20% frozen no1 pool.
As I was walking back to the hide several hundred lapwing (from no1 pool) and several hundred golden plover flew over me and out toward the estuary - dunno where they came from though? Perhaps Burton Mere.
Another walk in the sunshine and the frost - very few visitors (who can blame them):
3 bullfinch
25 chaffinch
60 linnet
1 male sparrowhawk
1 fieldfare (where are all his buddies?)
2 water rail heard in boardwalk area
3 snipe (flyover)
1 golden plover
2 raven
The visitor path remains open but is obviously frozen solid - take care.
The reserve looks ripe for a bittern ....
3 bullfinch
25 chaffinch
60 linnet
1 male sparrowhawk
1 fieldfare (where are all his buddies?)
2 water rail heard in boardwalk area
3 snipe (flyover)
1 golden plover
2 raven
The visitor path remains open but is obviously frozen solid - take care.
The reserve looks ripe for a bittern ....
A really good report of birds on IMF2 yesterday ...
40 yellowhammer
1000 linnet
1 hen harrier
Last year the same place had 30 brambling and 100 reed buntings ... of course this place is off-limits........
BUT we have organised a special guided walk on Sunday 12th December to showcase this spectacle and prove how important just a few acres of bird cover crop can be (see the article in latest Birds Magazine).
Places are strictly limited to just 10 places (minimal disturbance to the birds whilst they are obvioulsy so desperate for food).
Phone 0151 336 7681 or email [email protected] to book.
Details confirmed upon booking. The walk is free but donations are obviously welcome.
Again I restate that this location is off-limits without permission.
40 yellowhammer
1000 linnet
1 hen harrier
Last year the same place had 30 brambling and 100 reed buntings ... of course this place is off-limits........
BUT we have organised a special guided walk on Sunday 12th December to showcase this spectacle and prove how important just a few acres of bird cover crop can be (see the article in latest Birds Magazine).
Places are strictly limited to just 10 places (minimal disturbance to the birds whilst they are obvioulsy so desperate for food).
Phone 0151 336 7681 or email [email protected] to book.
Details confirmed upon booking. The walk is free but donations are obviously welcome.
Again I restate that this location is off-limits without permission.
A report of 2 woodcock from the board walk area today
Again 1000 linnet in a cover crop field plus 10 brambling yesterday - chaos ensues when the local sparrowhawks set about them!
Remember the only way to see these birds is to book on our Winter Walk Special see above for details.
Again 1000 linnet in a cover crop field plus 10 brambling yesterday - chaos ensues when the local sparrowhawks set about them!
Remember the only way to see these birds is to book on our Winter Walk Special see above for details.
captaincarot
Well-known member
A report of 2 woodcock from the board walk area today
Again 1000 linnet in a cover crop field plus 10 brambling yesterday - chaos ensues when the local sparrowhawks set about them!
Remember the only way to see these birds is to book on our Winter Walk Special see above for details.
that's all very well and good if it's possible to come on the walks but every time you do one i have something else already on :-C
IMF is sadly closed until further notice due to unsafe and frozen car park and footpath. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
Can you put this onto any useful websites please.
Sunday's walk should still go ahead.
Thanks
Paul Brady
Visitor Development Officer
RSPB Dee Estuary
Burton Point Farm
Station Road
Burton
Cheshire
CH64 5SB
0151 336 7681
07540 863 081
www.rspb.org.uk/innermarshfarm
www.rspb.org.uk/parkgate
www.rspb.org.uk/pointofair
Can you put this onto any useful websites please.
Sunday's walk should still go ahead.
Thanks
Paul Brady
Visitor Development Officer
RSPB Dee Estuary
Burton Point Farm
Station Road
Burton
Cheshire
CH64 5SB
0151 336 7681
07540 863 081
www.rspb.org.uk/innermarshfarm
www.rspb.org.uk/parkgate
www.rspb.org.uk/pointofair
