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Post by chuffedstokie on Mar 26, 2024 19:49:39 GMT
First Osprey has returned to the nest site on the Dyfi estuary, here's to another successful year and yours truly getting his arse along to watch this time!.
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Post by chuffedstokie on Apr 5, 2024 11:45:48 GMT
Second Osprey arrived.
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Post by alsagerstokie on Apr 9, 2024 18:48:51 GMT
Barn Owl at sunrise.  |
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Post by lurcherman on May 6, 2024 19:50:47 GMT
Managed catch the kestrel the other day. Think the kestrels are sitting on eggs at the minute, only swapping over when he brings food for her. The barn owls are using the box again, although there are no signs she's sitting when checking with the thermal image camera. This might just be because of a build up of debris in the bottom of the box. There's no signs at all that the tawny owls are using their box this year which I find a bit strange.  |
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Post by lurcherman on May 14, 2024 19:36:46 GMT
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Post by lurcherman on May 14, 2024 19:38:27 GMT
The Whitethroat putting eurovision to shame   |
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Post by alsagerstokie on May 14, 2024 21:12:13 GMT
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Post by Northy on May 15, 2024 7:47:41 GMT
My lad was on BBC Look North and ITV Borders on Monday night, him and a rural crimes policeman being interviewed about the work they (RSPB and police) do to protect the Hen harrier nest sites.
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Post by lurcherman on May 18, 2024 16:05:32 GMT
Just managed catch the moment before the Kestrel had words with the Barn owl. Very misty up there this morning which was a pity.  |
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Post by lurcherman on May 19, 2024 16:21:27 GMT
Who'd be a barn owl eh. Had some cracking video footage just lately. The barn owl attacking an unwanted squirrel. Attachment Deleted |
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Post by lurcherman on May 19, 2024 16:23:43 GMT
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Post by questionable on May 19, 2024 17:17:39 GMT
Now here’s one for the experts.
Lay in bed listening to various birds early AM and heard what I can only describe as a Brrrrr Drrrrr sounding bird, nothing we’ve heard before. Googled it but for the life of me can’t seem to find what bird it was.
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Post by alsagerstokie on May 19, 2024 17:37:57 GMT
Now here’s one for the experts. Lay in bed listening to various birds early AM and heard what I can only describe as a Brrrrr Drrrrr sounding bird, nothing we’ve heard before. Googled it but for the life of me can’t seem to find what bird it was. Not sure really would need to hear it myself or see it. Sorry i cant help. |
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Post by alsagerstokie on May 19, 2024 17:38:40 GMT
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Post by questionable on May 19, 2024 17:42:40 GMT
Now here’s one for the experts. Lay in bed listening to various birds early AM and heard what I can only describe as a Brrrrr Drrrrr sounding bird, nothing we’ve heard before. Googled it but for the life of me can’t seem to find what bird it was. Not sure really would need to hear it myself or see it. Sorry i cant help. It’s something we haven’t heard before, probably why it got my attention at 5.15 this morning. Sounded like a drill |
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Post by lurcherman on May 19, 2024 18:12:01 GMT
Now here’s one for the experts. Lay in bed listening to various birds early AM and heard what I can only describe as a Brrrrr Drrrrr sounding bird, nothing we’ve heard before. Googled it but for the life of me can’t seem to find what bird it was. Nightjar ? normally in the evening though, not too sure about early morning anything like this? |
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Post by Northy on May 19, 2024 19:03:41 GMT
Now here’s one for the experts. Lay in bed listening to various birds early AM and heard what I can only describe as a Brrrrr Drrrrr sounding bird, nothing we’ve heard before. Googled it but for the life of me can’t seem to find what bird it was. Was it soft ? A turtle dove? |
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Post by Northy on May 19, 2024 19:04:26 GMT
Hearing cuckoo's now at Marbury Park near Northwich, Marsh Harrier at the flashes
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Post by questionable on May 19, 2024 19:11:03 GMT
Now here’s one for the experts. Lay in bed listening to various birds early AM and heard what I can only describe as a Brrrrr Drrrrr sounding bird, nothing we’ve heard before. Googled it but for the life of me can’t seem to find what bird it was. Was it soft ? A turtle dove? No mate proper loud, stood out above the morning chorus we have, we’ve put loads of feeders out and it’s fantastic hearing each morning. |
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Post by questionable on May 19, 2024 19:12:09 GMT
Now here’s one for the experts. Lay in bed listening to various birds early AM and heard what I can only describe as a Brrrrr Drrrrr sounding bird, nothing we’ve heard before. Googled it but for the life of me can’t seem to find what bird it was. Nightjar ? normally in the evening though, not too sure about early morning anything like this?Hmmm the latter part it could be but looking at its habitat not sure if they’re in Cheshire?? |
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Post by andystokey on May 19, 2024 19:17:20 GMT
The Housemartins are back in numbers I've got about 13 nests being built multiple occupancy in 8 eaves and the garage eaves. This morning was especially busy I think lots of insects off the field and lots of mud being ferried about. It's an amazing sight.
I reckon I have about 50 adults bombing about this year already.
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Post by questionable on May 19, 2024 19:39:45 GMT
I’ve had a mare hand cutting our hedges this afternoon a/ leaving the flowers in place as they turn into berries for the birds b/ Clematis/Magnificent roses growing in the hedges so trying not to cut the stems and there’s a blackbird nesting in the hedges.
Just filled up our feeders for tomorrow’s early birds
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Post by lurcherman on May 19, 2024 20:20:35 GMT
Hmmm the latter part it could be but looking at its habitat not sure if they’re in Cheshire?? Probably not, but it's a good place to pass through.....If you're heading towards Yorkshire, N Wales, Southern Scotland  We caught the Long Eared Owl on one of our cameras a few years back, only the once in twenty odd years, so it's not impossible. Other than that can't think of anything else at the minute. |
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Post by alsagerstokie on May 19, 2024 21:52:03 GMT
Hanchurch woods is good for Nightjar.
Here lots of Cuckoo in places. Had one today when i went to Wixall to try and get Hobbies. Sadly they were too distant. Plenty of Dragonflies around today though.
Short Eared Owls on nests up the moors not far from Mermaid Inn.
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Post by Northy on May 20, 2024 9:28:44 GMT
Hmmm the latter part it could be but looking at its habitat not sure if they’re in Cheshire?? whereabouts in Cheshire are you? |
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Post by Northy on May 20, 2024 9:29:42 GMT
The Housemartins are back in numbers I've got about 13 nests being built multiple occupancy in 8 eaves and the garage eaves. This morning was especially busy I think lots of insects off the field and lots of mud being ferried about. It's an amazing sight. I reckon I have about 50 adults bombing about this year already. We haven't really seen any yet, seem to be more swifts at the moment. |
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Post by Northy on May 20, 2024 9:31:56 GMT
I'm off up to RSPB Geltsdale at the weekend to see the lad, should be plenty of Cuckoo's, curlews and hoping to see the Hen Harriers.
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Post by OldStokie on May 20, 2024 12:37:47 GMT
I was walking through Hanchurch Woods one day with the dogs and there was an old fallen tree alongside the footpath. Just as I got to it (I was looking in the right place) a nightjar suddenly took flight. It was amazing. It was laid flat on the tree trunk and was camouflaged better than a SAS bod decked in camo. I've heard quite a few in my time and love their sound but that was the only time I've ever seen one.
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Post by lurcherman on Jun 4, 2024 10:46:18 GMT
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Post by alsagerstokie on Jun 4, 2024 11:21:09 GMT
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