Occasionally Birding St Helens 2008-2014

It's always nice to see old friends again, and today was no exception. I was delighted to see that the two Snow Buntings I found on Angl...

On my way to Anglesey I stopped off for an hour at Llanddulas, in order to have a look at the impressive scoter flock. They're a bit dis...

We set out from Parkgate with good intentions and despite the rain the plan was to walk along the Dee estuary. We walked north for about a m...

Common "mealy" Redpoll 1 Siskin 40 Goldfinch 60 Tufted Duck 9 (5 males 4 females) Despite the driving rain, I watched the finch fl...

Yellowhammer 40 Moss Lane Chaffinch 40 Moss Lane Fieldfare 60 Green Lane, Catchdale Moss Pink-footed Goose 40 over Green Lane, Catchdale Mos...

Common "Mealy" Redpoll 1 Water Rail 2 in SW corner, chasing each other through Alder Carr Lesser Redpoll 10 Siskin 30 Goldfinch 50...

I spent a few hours on the South West Lancs mosslands today, and saw a decent selection of birds. At least 2 ringtail Hen Harriers, Barn Owl...