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Ainsdale NNR
A cold, misty day with a threat of rain saw me looking for Crossbills again at Ainsdale NNR. No luck, but there were Redwings and a Fieldfare at the beach end of Fisherman’s Path, and Jays and Goldcrests EVERYWHERE. A buzzard overhead was the only raptor spotted.
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Out and About
A post for random bird sightings in January.
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Finches and Owls at Martin Mere
The plan was for a whistle-stop tour of numerous Ribble Estuary locations, but after a late start (first Kestrel of the year at Weld Road though) we arrived at Hesketh Out Marsh in the teeth of a gale and lost enthusiasm.
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Marshside
A blustery day at Marshside. A Great White Egret was present on the pool opposite Sandgrounder’s, but it moved up towards Crossens when I went after it with my camera. As I chased it, I was able to spectate at a spectacular dogfight between a Merlin and a Skylark.
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Birthday Birding
Eagerly clutching my new camera, I just had time to quickly nip down to the beach before other appointments. Before I got there, I was distracted by the tits and finches in the wooded part of the dunes along the yellow brick road - I’m pretty sure I saw a Siskin (at the time, the top bird on my Hit List), but not 100% sure. I’d have awarded myself the tick because it was my birthday, but I’m writing this in retrospect and Siskins are no longer a big deal.
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Marshside
First RSPB shift of the year. ON the way I stopped at Southport seafront, where I was less than 100% confident that the finches were twite, and I couldn’t see the shag on the Marine lake (I think it’s slung its hook). Goldeneye and both big and little grebes were in evidence. I also failed to pick out the 1st winter Scaup that people have been reporting from Fairclough’s pool.
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New Year, New List
A lot of people try to have a big day early in the year to get 70 or 80 of the easy ticks. I’m having a little look in the garden.
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Ducks!
During a brief break in the rain I had a quick walk around Sands Lake in fading light.
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Sands Lake
Just a quick note to say I saw these birds at the Sands Lake.
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No surprises at Marshside
Boxing day duty at Sandgrounder’s Hide in heavy rain. The water level was as high as I’ve ever seen it (6.4 of whatever units) they are after a record-breakingly wet month, and visibility was poor.
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