Lancashire Birding (1 Viewer)

[Tao Wild]

Hi,

For Lightfoot green i would recommend parking (if you go by car) at the layby just after the motorway bridge going north, just before the quarry entrance (where the road splits into two, and becomes a dead end) and use the footpaths that go around the quarry, seen on the Ordnance survey website (plus there is also an informal path down the side of a field to the west pits which usually hold the most!).

For myerscough quarry, i would say park (if by car again) at the corner (where it points on the myerscough map, and walk over the canal bridge and go from there.

I have attached two maps of where to park (for cars) for both places, LFG being first.

Hope this helps.

Thanks for your help Nick. Can you access the Quarry over the gate past the bridge?

 

[NickPatel92]

Thanks for your help Nick. Can you access the Quarry over the gate past the bridge?

I wouldn't. I'd - from the layby, walk west along the M55 public footpath, until you get the most western end of the quarry (arrive at a field), and view from here. Don't quote me on this next bit.

On Sundays the quarry is closed, and you can walk into the pool areas on the western end, but watch your step!

 

[Tao Wild]

Thanks for your help again Nick.

Regarding Myerscough Quarry, is there public access to the site?

 

[NickPatel92]

Thanks for your help again Nick.

Regarding Myerscough Quarry, is there public access to the site?

I think it's mainly private land, but loads of people (not me ) just walk in the old quarried areas anyway.

 

[Tao Wild]

Thanks Nick.

I'm going to check the feeding station near Todderstaffe Hall, Singleton tonight.

I'll post my sightings tomorrow.

 

[gossypots]

Nick , I've been looking on the fylde birding website and notice they report birds from "Bartle pools" , would you or anyone on here know where they are.Also been to Rossall point a couple of times lately and seen nothing but a few turnstones,is there a best time to visit this coastal hotspot eg. high tide, low tide ? Any answers greatfully appreciated. Thanks

 

[NickPatel92]

I don't know much about Bartle pools (i always have trouble finding them).

But for Rossal, i'd say high tide is best for everything there - Seawatching, Waders on the pools. Usually good for passerines as well.

Sorry i can't help more.

 

[gossypots]

Thanks anyway .

 

[Stephen Dunstan]

Part of Bartle Pools are clearly visible in a field next to the M55. The site does take a bit of getting to though, either from Bartle or Swillbrook on public footpaths. I don't go there much any more, but did find a Spotshank there a few years ago which has been back every spring since.

Rossall Point is best early morning in spring, as movement of both seabirds and passerines is more pronounced than later in the day and grounded migrants haven't been disturbed by golfers / dog walkers.

Regards,

Stephen.

 

[gossypots]

Thanks stephen, I was thinking of going on sunday when High tide is about 11.00 am , do you think that would be of any good . cheers

 

[Stephen Dunstan]

It could be. The forecast is for a calm sea and good visibility. In terms of spring passage time is running out so I would say sooner rather than later. Having said that it may have long since peaked as the seawatch I did at Blackpool this morning wasn't very exciting (Gannets, terns not much else).

Regards,

Stephen.

 

[gossypots]

I know this is on the wrong forum , but does anyone here know were the Ortolan bunting is in Cumbria .I cant seem to find any info on it, apert form it apperaring on the rare bird map.Thanks

 

[Tao Wild]

I have no information regarding the Ortolan bunting in Cumbria, sorry.

I visited Todderstaffe Hall last week and managed to see the following in the fields opposite the railway track.

Buzzard
2 Shelduck
2 Chaffinch
4 Lapwing

I then continued down the public footpath to Staining and saw the following:

2 Chaffinch
4 Lapwing
2 Greenfinch
3 Herons
1 Moorhen
1 Whitethroat

 

[Stand on Zanzibar]

Rose-coloured Starling

I have re-located to Suffolk - well got a job there at least, hopefully everything else will fall into place - but was back in Manchester this weekend and popped over to Lytham St Ann's for the Rose-coloured Starling. Cracking bird - thanks to the owner of no.69 for allowing access.

Tim

 

[Jane Turner]

Just a heads up to a copy of the birds of Lancashire that I am selling

http://www.birdforum.net/showthread.php?p=1274098#post1274098

 

[ivywall]

Thanks for the missed opportunity Jane! Good on yer fer trying lass!!!

Here's not the best place to get a reply - lots of Lanky blokes here................ They get very uncomfy if there's a female around................LOL LOL

 

[WyreWader]

Here's not the best place to get a reply - lots of Lanky blokes here................ They get very uncomfy if there's a female around................LOL LOL

Well as a Yorkshireman residing in "Lanky" (over here doing missionary work ) I'll add a post despite the presence of those pesky females.

It's a shame the Lancs Local Patch keeps dropping a page or two down the board, I'm as guilty as everyone for not taking time out to add details of recent sightings, but will make a renewed effort to do so.

Starting with: -

Seven Whooper Swans at Marton Mere (Blackpool) today, the first I've seen since spring, at the same venue there were 2 Little Grebes & likewise 2 GC Grebes, along with 4+ Gadwall, also a pair of Grey Wagtails, the first I've seen here.
I've added a photo of the Whoopers from today and a few of the GC grebes from the last couple of days.

 

[WyreWader]

Following on from my previous post, attached is a photo of one of the Grey Wagtails at Marton Mere yesterday, along with shots of a Little Grebe & juvenile GC Grebe. Didn't get out of the Office today so no new sightings to add.

 

[WyreWader]

Friday 26/09/08 - 3 x Little Grebes on Condor Pool @ Condor Green, also 2 x Nuthatch at Scorton Picnic area, and several Stonechat on Harrisend Fell.

Saturday 27/09/08 - Stanley Park, Blackpool - 1 x Kingfisher - my first sighting at Stanley Park, likewise 1 x Grey wagtail, 5 Great crested Grebes (including 2 juveniles), 4 Shoveler, numerous Tufties & 1 x Woodpecker.

A few photos attached.

 

[WyreWader]

Sightings from a brief visit to Marton Mere this lunchtime were: -

1 x Pied Wagtail, 1 x Ruddy Duck (male), 1 x Grey Heron, 5 x Cormorant, 1 x Great crested Grebe, 1 x Little Grebe, a few Pochard, several Shoveler, numerous Tufted duck & I also saw a dozen+ Teal fly in. I've attached a few photos of the usual suspects.