Lancashire Birding (1 Viewer)

[lalows2]

Any info about this Savi's warbler at Leighton Moss? How far is it from the centre? A two mile walk I gather.

And with no guarantee of it showing!

Any more info appreciated.

Is it still there and does anyone have a grid ref? Might be able to go early on Saturday.

Thanks

Davo

 

[Neil UK]

It is about 5 minutes from my front door as well, which is probably why I got a Reed Bunting at the bird table during the cold snap.

Stephen.

Stephen we may have to do a joint walk over one morn...if you want to mate. No idea where abouts you are but am just off Lawsons

 

[wolfbirder]

This Savi's is a bit of no-no for me.....if still present of course. How can you get to see it if it shows early morning yet you have to wait for the centre to open for access and directions?

Never mind getting to leighton moss itself.

Sorry to moan, just frustrated!

 

[Jonny721]

Probably quite a long shot but has anyone got any ideas where I could do some wildlife related work experience around lancashire, preferably in the fylde and even more preferably if someone on here could take me on. I tried emailing robin horner from the rspb but haven't had an response so just thought I'd ask you guys to see if you have any ideas.

Thanks Jonny

 

[gradders52]

Probably quite a long shot but has anyone got any ideas where I could do some wildlife related work experience around lancashire, preferably in the fylde and even more preferably if someone on here could take me on. I tried emailing robin horner from the rspb but haven't had an response so just thought I'd ask you guys to see if you have any ideas.

Thanks Jonny

Depends what you mean by 'work experience', if you are looking for a two week placement or odd day here and there.... and what you mean by 'wildlife'.
You could try all the Local Authorities (Blackpool/Fylde/Wyre/Preston/LCC etc) in the area who have various departments of one sort or another, local Natural England offices and Environment Agency (but Preston based and work could be anywhere)... RSPB are always looking for volunteers... Newton Marsh Godwit watch... but not sure that would qualify as 'work experience'... RSPB Discovery Centre?

Wyre Countryside Service

Join the Wyre Countryside Services to take part in habitat management, footpath care, wildlife surveys, visitor management . Please ring 01253 887220, email [email protected] or check the Wyre's Countryside Volunteers for further information.

Other projects for you to get involved with include:
Brown Hare Survey,
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For more details of these projects please see the useful contacts or contact us on 01253 887220.


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GOOD LUCK
g

 

[gradders52]

Jonny

Or Lancs Wildlife Trust

Dr Tim Graham
Lancashire BAP Manager
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Tel : 01772317242
Mob: 07811950102

The Barn,
Berkeley Drive,
Bamber Bridge,
Preston,
LANCS
PR5 6BY

finding the right person to talk to can often be THE big problem...

Lancashire, Merseyside, Grt Manchester, Cheshire and Cumbria.
RSPB Northern England Region.

RSPB, Northern England Region, 7.3.1 Cameron House, White Cross Estate, Lancaster, LA1 4XQ.

Tel 01524 581010


Park Ranger
Blackpool Council Ranger Service
Stanley Park Offices
West Park Drive
Blackpool
FY3 9HU

Tel 012353 478012


Anne Heslop
Lancashire Sand Dunes Project Officer

Partnership of: The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Gr. Manchester and North Merseyside and Fylde Borough Council

Office: 01253 658537

Fylde Borough Council
Parks Department
Town Hall
St Annes on Sea
Lancashire
FY8 1LW

PS
AND IF THEY CANNOT PROVIDE WORK EXPERIENCE,
ALWAYS ask
'is there anyone else in your organisation I can contact, or do you know of any other possibilities, with (name of organisation) or elsewhere', PLEASE.

And be prepared before contacting...

 

[lalows2]

Jonny

Or Lancs Wildlife Trust

Dr Tim Graham
Lancashire BAP Manager
-------------------------------------
Tel : 01772317242
Mob: 07811950102

The Barn,
Berkeley Drive,
Bamber Bridge,
Preston,
LANCS
PR5 6BY

finding the right person to talk to can often be THE big problem...

Lancashire, Merseyside, Grt Manchester, Cheshire and Cumbria.
RSPB Northern England Region.

RSPB, Northern England Region, 7.3.1 Cameron House, White Cross Estate, Lancaster, LA1 4XQ.

Tel 01524 581010


Park Ranger
Blackpool Council Ranger Service
Stanley Park Offices
West Park Drive
Blackpool
FY3 9HU

Tel 012353 478012


Anne Heslop
Lancashire Sand Dunes Project Officer

Partnership of: The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Gr. Manchester and North Merseyside and Fylde Borough Council

Office: 01253 658537

Fylde Borough Council
Parks Department
Town Hall
St Annes on Sea
Lancashire
FY8 1LW

PS
AND IF THEY CANNOT PROVIDE WORK EXPERIENCE,
ALWAYS ask
'is there anyone else in your organisation I can contact, or do you know of any other possibilities, with (name of organisation) or elsewhere', PLEASE.

And be prepared before contacting...

Anne Heslop is now Anne Ancell...
There is also the possiblilty of becoming a Volunteer ranger with the Blackpool Parks team for some longer term experience.

Good luck and enjoy

Cheers

Dave

 

[Binocularface]

This Savi's is a bit of no-no for me.....if still present of course. How can you get to see it if it shows early morning yet you have to wait for the centre to open for access and directions?

Never mind getting to leighton moss itself.

Sorry to moan, just frustrated!

I have analysed the (admittedly poor quality) recording I took of the reported Savi's Warbler and I am not convinced it is not a Grasshopper Warbler.

I am not saying the Savi's Warbler is not there; merely saying that the bird singing and reported to be a Savi's by all present whilst I was there on Wednesday is likely not to be one.

 

[The Liverbirder]

Lifer 254?

Ladies and Gents - never seen a Hawfinch before - in the NE it's easier to tick a Dodo!!

Are the Sizergh Castle birds still about?

 

[The Liverbirder]

Ladies and Gents - never seen a Hawfinch before - in the NE it's easier to tick a Dodo!!

Are the Sizergh Castle birds still about?

FORGOT TO MENTION - travelling through tomorrow and Thursday, so any pointers today would be greatly appreciated.

 

[oncebittern]

FORGOT TO MENTION - travelling through tomorrow and Thursday, so any pointers today would be greatly appreciated.

Hi Gordon.

I haven't been down to Sizergh for a few weeks, so can't say if they are still around or not. What I can say though, is that IF they are around, you will need to be there early. 7.00-8.30 was a good time, but could well be earlier now. Once the castle visitors start arriving though, forget it.

Probably the best place to try is bottom left corner of the car park, under the hornbeams. Try parking near the shop/restaurant, and viewing across the car park from there.

Good luck.

Steve.

 

[The Liverbirder]

All noted. Many thanks.

 

[Neil UK]

10 Common Terns on Preston Docks, lots of noise, lots of courtship and a hell of alot of activity.

 

[Tao Wild]

10 Common Terns on Preston Docks, lots of noise, lots of courtship and a hell of alot of activity.

Great news

 

[gradders52]

For those that haven't seen this... might be of interest to you... lots of Categories including younger photographers, schools etc as well as the bigger boys and girls etc

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[gradders52]

whoops missing link

http://www.bwpawards.org/

 

[kwyll]

Wood sandpiper digi scoped at brockholes on the gravel bed downriver from the weir..!

 

[gradders52]

Happened to be passing Brock recently and clocked this treecreeper...

 

[gradders52]

while over at Masrhside, whitethroat
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don't worry I know it's a nuthatch, just my little joke.

 

[gradders52]

while over at Marshside, whitethroat
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don't worry I know it's a nuthatch, just my little joke!

(And Marshside is Lancashire, never mind 'Sefton/Mersyside)!