Weather : Dry  with Cold breeze. 

                  An excellent start to the year. Walking along the frozen sands and tidal edges, we  were  able to  get within touching  distance of four Dunlin, who were more concerned with feeding than the close presence of humans. Superb flocks of waders were noted,, and during lunch we were able to  observe a flock of 400+ Cormorant resting on a sandbank. This was the first time that any of those present had witnessed such a large number of these birds together at one time. Good flocks of Goldfinch and Curlew brought the outing to a satisfactory close.          

Total  Species Seen  39

MAMMALS: 

OTHERS: 

Site guide: Hoylake

Weather was mainly Cloudy but Mild.

A fairly quiet but nevertheless rewarding visit to  a well known Liverpool park. Starting off with a good view of a Goldcrest, and finishing with another gold namely a Goldfinch. In between, good  sighting of Jay, Nuthatch and Gt Spotted Woodpecker helped prove that a visit to one of out parks can be worthwhile.

Total  Species Seen   27

MAMMALS: GREY SQUIRREL

Weather was Mainly Overcast.

A  rewarding visit to  a varied area close to Liverpool. Main morning highlights were the abundance of raptors in the form of Buzzard, Kestrel and Sparrowhawk that were to be seen. After lunch, the star sigthing, indeed several of the day were a pair of little Egrets, proving yet again that many good birding areas are on your doorstep.

Total  Species Seen   31

MAMMALS: 

Weather was Mainly Overcast.

the outing started with a favourite bird, the Long Tailed Tit, and concluded with another, namely the Nuthatch, In between, it was fairly quiet, nevertheless Jays ad Herons were in abundance, as well as various finches.

Up to  five Buzzard have recently been seen soaring over the parkland.

Total  Species Seen   24

MAMMALS: GREY SQUIRREL

Weather:  Bright & Cool wind

Seawatching off Llanfairfechan prom saw the group catching up with the usual coastal suspects - a single Great Northern Diver was the highlight for those who managed to pick it up on the choppy sea, with a supporting cast of at least 30 Red-throated Divers and 3 Razorbills - but it was the final bird of the day that added the most colour to the trip. A Hoopoe, an early spring overshoot from Spain, had somehow managed to end up on a windswept hillside southwest of Llanwrst. It showed well for the group in a hail shower, not the sort of weather the bird would be used to!

Total  Species Seen   54

MAMMALS: 

Weather was mainly Sunny & Warm.

An overall rewarding visit to  a local venue. As well as seeing our first two popular visitors, the Swallow and House Martin, we had good sightings of Yellowhammer, Partridge and Blackcap amongst others. The highlight after lunch was of a Jay, literally basking in the warm sunshine, oblivious to our presence. 7 species of butterfly were also noted.

Total  Species Seen   30

MAMMALS:

OTHERS: Butterflies: Peacock, Speckled Wood, Small Tortoiseshell, Large & Small White , Yellow Brimstone, Comma

  20th JUNE

  CARR MILL

11th JULY

KIRKBY (OLD COACH RD)

19th SEPTEMBER

SANKEY VALLEY/BRADLEGH LOOP

  31st OCTOBER

WIGG ISLAND

14th NOVEMBER

EASTHAM COUNTRY PARK

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