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Other Local Clubs

Blackburn Bird Club

Bradford Ornithological Group

Calderdale Birds

Chorley and District Natural History Society

Fylde Bird Club

Lancaster & District Bird Watching Club

Manchester Birding

Preston Bird Watching & Natural History Society

Rossendale Ornithologists’ Club – Bird Sightings

Lancashire Sites

Lancashire Wildlife Trust

Lancashire and Cheshire Fauna Society

Liverpool Tides

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Bird Forum

Fat Birder


Todays Sightings

Briercliffe
  • Swallow, 3
Brierfield, 61 Pennine Way
  • Jay, 1
Grimsargh Wetland
  • Shelduck, 9
  • Oystercatcher, 2
  • Avocet, 7
  • Lapwing, 2
  • Chiffchaff, 2
Lee Green Reservoir
  • Mallard, 32
  • Moorhen, 2
  • Buzzard, 1
  • Barn Owl, 1
  • Whitethroat, 3
  • Grey Wagtail, 1
Reedley
  • Lesser Black-backed Gull, 12
Rishton, 64 Petre Crescent
  • Greenfinch, 5
  • Goldfinch, 8
Swinden Reservoir
  • Canada Goose, 16
  • Curlew, 7
  • Snipe, 1
  • Barn Owl, 1
  • Little Owl, 1
  • Green Woodpecker, 1
  • Raven, 1
  • Willow Warbler, 1
  • Blackcap, 1
  • Stonechat, 2
  • Meadow Pipit, 9
Towneley Park
  • Moorhen, 9

Upcoming meetings and trips

  • 22 August 2026 – Local walk incorporating Barrowford and Foulridge Reservoirs
  • 19:30, 1 September 2026 – Curlew Action - Flo Blackburn
  • 12 September 2026 – Hilbre Island


Recent Posts

  • Important News: Cancellation of ELOC Indoor Meeting 7 April 2026
  • Hen Harriers in the Forest of Bowland
  • September Indoor Meeting and 2024 Bird Report
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