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  • Steve Graham
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      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
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        Hi Gar

        Appreciate the feedback.

        Regards
        Steve

        Steve Graham
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          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

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            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
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              Should have read 13/10!

              Steve Graham
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                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
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                  in reply to: Pink-footed geese #6239

                  A further 25SW over Brookhouse at 09:37.

                  Steve Graham
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                    in reply to: Pink-footed geese #6238

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

                    Steve Graham
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                      in reply to: Hobby #5591

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

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

                            Cheers
                            Steve

                            Steve Graham
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                              Should have read 350+ Redwings.

                              Regards
                              Steve

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

                                Happy New Year.
                                Steve

                                Steve Graham
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                                  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

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                                    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
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                                      in reply to: Redwings #4135

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

                                      Steve Graham
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                                        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
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                                          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
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                                            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

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                                              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

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

                                                  Cheers
                                                  Steve

                                                  Steve Graham
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                                                    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

                                                    Steve Graham
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                                                      Hi Pete

                                                      An excellent haul.

                                                      Despite the ideal weather conditions I am finding butterfly numbers disappointing in the wider countryside away from managed hotspots. With this continuing heat Scotch Argus will be out any day no doubt.

                                                      Cheers
                                                      Steve

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