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Leighton Moss

30/11/2014

 
Eddie and I enjoyed a perfect morning at a place that never lets us down...
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Greater-spotted Woodpecker, 30/11/14, Leighton Moss. Photographed on the path leading to Lower Hide.
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Mash Harrier, 30/11/14, Leighton Moss. Always present, but never taken for granted.
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Otters, 30/11/14, Leighton Moss. Two seen here, but altogether, three of them were seen playing together. A fantastic scene in full sun, albeit at a distance.
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Grey Heron, 30/11/14, Leighton Moss. No joy at the bearded tit trays but this heron showed well just across the causeway.
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Great Grey Shrike, 30/11/14, Lytham Moss. A diversion to the Fylde coast on the way back proved frustrating for an hour until Eddie finally spotted the shrike. (Always helps to have an extra pair of eyes, especially in Panama, when Spectacled Owls are around).

Martin Mere 

23/11/2014

 
The annual bird festival at Martin Mere lured Mark and myself to West Lancashire.  David Lindo (the urban birder) and some bloke from the One Show kept us occupied for a couple of hours.  The rest of the time, the birds stole the show...
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Kestrel, 23/11/14, Martin Mere, Ron Barker's Hide.
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Whooper Swans, 23/11/14, Martin Mere. Loads here now, moreover, hundreds in the surrounding fields on the way here.
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Tawny Owl, 23/11/14, Martin Mere. Seen above the path on the way to Ron Barker Hide.
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Starlings, 23/11/14, Martin Mere. Riding this beast, they reminded me of Ox-peckers in East Africa.
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Lucky Shrike

9/11/2014

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"Birdguides" brought this one to my attention.  Not a winner, but great to see in Lancashire... 
  
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Great Grey Shrike, 09/11/14, Lytham Moss.
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Kestrel, 09/11/14, Lytham Moss. Hovering over the same patch.
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Wild Goose Chase

2/11/2014

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Yes, I know, long time no blog.  Well frankly its a miracle I can even find the time to type this, I've been so busy with work.  The only reason I'm sat here now with the lap-top is that our guest Gary has kindly insisted on making our family meal tonight.  Honestly, its been hectic to say the least. 
Anyway, less of the whining, I finally managed to snatch some time this afternoon to go birding.  Blindly heading for the Pilling area, I scanned the surrounding fields around Bradshaw Lane... 
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Corn Bunting, 02/11/14, Bradshaw Lane, Pilling. Always nice to see. (Also found in Penwortham at the end of Howick Cross Lane).
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Tree Sparrows, 02/11/14, Bradshaw Lane, Pilling. Loads out today, at least 20 at the feeding station path.
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Buzzard, 02/11/14, Bradshaw Lane, Pilling, Lancs. (Where have all the owls gone)?
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Snow Goose, 02/11/14, Pilling. A kind birder pulled over to inform me of a snow goose in a field just half a mile down the road. This resulted in the easiest wild goose chase ever.
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