[Steve Graham]

in reply to: Recent Damsels and Dragons #8865

Great records of Beautiful Demoiselle in North Lancs. A species I haven’t seen locally. A scarce insect in these parts but no doubt spreading. Reasonable numbers in South Cumbria and I have seen then near Meathrop Moss and within the Lake District itself.

[Steve Graham]

in reply to: Hawfinch #8513

Re: Visiting later for Hawfinch. I was there early morning a couple of years ago and had good views. I then walked to the new wetland area and back and by this time it was approaching 11am. I was quite amazed to pick up two birds in the hedge/shelter belt behind the feeding area. The car park was pretty full and noisy at that point! Regards Steve

[Steve Graham]

in reply to: Fickle Tree Sparrows? #7465

Hi Gar

Appreciate the feedback.

Regards
Steve

[Steve Graham]

in reply to: Fickle Tree Sparrows? #7447

Hi Dave

Thanks for that.

Both in the winter of 2021 & 2022 the Tree Sparrows completely disappeared but in spring 2022 returned in late Feb. I suspect they moved to coastal stubble fields even though I feed year round.

It will be interesting to see if any post breeding birds turn up in the summer.

Regards
Steve

[Steve Graham]

in reply to: Tawny Owl Breeding Failure #6584

Hi Alan

Only just seen your post as I rarely visit the discussion page. I erected a box a few years ago at the Crook O’ Lune and can confirm breeding has been successful there every year including this year. I don’t know how many young fledged this year though.

Regards
Steve

[Steve Graham]

in reply to: Littledale Road, Brookhouse SD541642 #6446

Should have read 13/10!

[Steve Graham]

in reply to: Littledale Road, Brookhouse SD541642 #6444

12/10:

Red Kite W at 15:18.
Skylark 10W at 15:30.
Chiffchaff singing
Swallow 3S

2 Red Admiral & Silver Y

A real dearth of winter Thrushes!

Cheers
Steve

[Steve Graham]

in reply to: Pink-footed geese #6239

A further 25SW over Brookhouse at 09:37.

[Steve Graham]

in reply to: Pink-footed geese #6238

65 Pink-feet W over Brookhouse at 09:05. Cheers Steve

[Steve Graham]

in reply to: Hobby #5591

One seen briefly today at 16:12 hawking insects at the southern end of the Crook.

[Steve Graham]

in reply to: Stodday Cuckoo #5410

One Cuckoo calling 25/4 near Littledale in a traditional area. Found during bird atlas survey walk.

Cheers
Steve

[Steve Graham]

in reply to: Red Kite #5045

Dan et al Just like to say a big thank you for organising the birdsong walk and the lecture. Both excellent and of course you pre-booked the lovely weather as well!

Cheers
Steve

[Steve Graham]

in reply to: Hawfinches and greenfinches #4667

2 Hawfinch on Cold Well Lane mid morning then flew into Coldwell Parrock.

Cheers
Steve

[Steve Graham]

in reply to: …Bramblings, Hen Harrier, winter thrushes, Water Rails, Barn Owl… #4571

Should have read 350+ Redwings.

Regards
Steve

[Steve Graham]

in reply to: …Bramblings, Hen Harrier, winter thrushes, Water Rails, Barn Owl… #4537

250+ Redwing W over Littledale Road, Brookhouse 8 Jan mid-afternoon. No sign of any Fieldfare with them.

Happy New Year.
Steve

[Steve Graham]

in reply to: Tree sparrow – Hala #4182

Really pleased after a pair first seen in spring and a family party in summer currently have flock of 20 birds along with similar numbers of House Sparrows.

Littledale Road, Brookhouse SD541642

Cheers
Steve

[Steve Graham]

in reply to: Eric Morecambe & Leighton on 14th #4143

October 15th

A beautiful crisp classic October day at LM. As expected the Beardies were performing well. Around 20 noted along the Causeway with a male feeding on the reed heads within 6 feet of the track. Of note at one point there were 6 birds, 2 males and 4 females/juvs on the grit trays. All six birds were unringed.

A taste of Autumn with returning Siskins and Goldcrests on the track to Lower Hide along with 2 flyover Redpolls.

6 Cetti’s Warblers in song around the reserve and 2 Chiffchaffs on the saltmarsh track. One briefly in full song.

2 Red Admiral, 1 Migrant Hawker, 3 Common Darters noted.

Earlier than my visit 3 Otters and Spoonbill noted at Lower Hide.

An excellent day out in the diminishing days of sunshine!

Cheers
Steve

[Steve Graham]

in reply to: Redwings #4135

30+ flying N over Brookhouse at 07:45 today.

[Steve Graham]

in reply to: LDBWS field meeting at Sunderland Point, Middleton Sands yesterday. #4131

I would just like to echo Jeff’s comments.

Despite not being able to make many of these outings,life still pretty chaotic at the moment. Hence my pausity in sighting reports recently! They have been very well received and are drawing new people and hopefully members into the group.

Thanks to Dan and the rest of the Committee for no doubt re-igniting interest for seasoned birders and encouraging beginners on the quality and variety of local birding available.

Well done.

Steve

[Steve Graham]

in reply to: Pinkfeet Movemet #4060

Good movement noted at Brookhouse, SD 541 642 during the same period:

07:53 – 07:56
39SW, 20SW, 35W
07:57
9SW
08:14
50W
08:17
75SW

There were a number of further skeins heard but confined indoors to DIY on new house!

Cheers
Steve

[Steve Graham]

in reply to: Freehold swifts #3802

Had around 10 birds screaming over Halton on the evening of 10/8.

Unusual for me as I see very few birds,particularly inland, after 1 Aug normally. Then again what is normal anymore!

Regards
Steve

[Steve Graham]

in reply to: Swallow nesting behaviour #3801

Hi Eddy

It is known of males killing offspring to take over a nest site from a more subordinate male. So that maybe what you have unwittingly witnessed. If the dead youngsters looked healthy and there isn’t a food shortage or predation that is a strong possibility.

Cheers
Steve

[Steve Graham]

in reply to: Freehold swifts #3792

Interesting behaviour this morning between 08:30-08:50 at Meadow View, Brookhouse SD541 642.

Had 50 Swifts, 20+10+20 screaming and feeding all heading N.

Regards
Steve

[Steve Graham]

in reply to: Keer Estuary/Warton slag tips. #3670

An excellent morning and a great crowd. Thanks again Nick.

Cheers
Steve

[Steve Graham]

in reply to: Copridding Wood, Arnside #3668

Yes Pete, just the same at the butterfly bank in Halton. Loads of Buddleia in flower and plenty of other good nectar sources including Hemp Agrimony and hardly a butterfly around. The Buddleia is clearly full of nectar but few customers!

Cheers
Steve

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