Occasionally Birding St Helens 2008-2014

The spectacular Elephant Hawk-moth is a relatively common moth in St Helens, and appears in my yard in most years. The Cinnabar is superfici...

Common Tern 1 Also a Canada Goose with a metal BTO ring. I managed to get the number and have informed the BTO. As soon as I get a reply as ...

Marsh Cinquefoil, a close relative of Water Aven.

Bee Orchid and Marsh Helleborine, both very scarce plants in St Helens. Common Spotted Orchid and Southern Marsh Orchid. The day flying...

I've had my eyes opened to the wonders of the Yorkshire Dales over the past few weeks. I've always loved the place, but mainly from ...

Today we had a walk to Creigiau Eglwyseg, the limestone outcrop above Llangollen. There were a few singing Garden Warblers, a family party o...

It's very rare that I twitch these days, but news of a Little Swift for its second day at New Brighton persuaded me to jump in the car a...