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Long Preston Bird Report

Posted on 21 November 2022 | by David Bickerton

The Long Preston Bird Report for 2020 is an interesting read for an area just outside the ELOC recording area but often visited by members. A copy can be viewed by clicking here

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ELOC Annual Bird Report
First Field Trip of 2023

Todays Sightings

Alston Reservoirs
  • Ruff, 2
  • Greenshank, 1
Alston Wetland
  • Greenshank, 1
  • Black-headed Gull, 250
Barrowford Reservoir
  • Woodpigeon, 25
  • Little Grebe, 1
  • Lapwing, 1
  • Cormorant, 3
  • Pied Wagtail (yarrellii), 11
  • Linnet, 3
Churn Clough
  • Cormorant, 11
  • Grey Heron, 1
  • Kestrel, 1
  • Stonechat, 2
  • Wheatear, 1
  • Meadow Pipit, 15
Colne Sewage Works
  • Sand Martin, 10
  • Robin, 5
  • Pied Wagtail (yarrellii), 6
Colne, Greenfield Nature Reserve
  • Blackcap, 2
  • Nuthatch, 2
  • Blackbird, 7
  • Robin, 5
Forest Becks
  • Barn Owl, 4
  • Swallow
Parsonage Reservoir
  • Teal, 2
  • Lapwing, 100
  • Dunlin, 1
  • Snipe, 20
  • Common Sandpiper, 1
  • Common Gull, 1
  • Great Black-backed Gull, 3
  • Meadow Pipit, 20
  • Linnet, 30

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