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Tag: Waders

Request for information on Breeding Waders

Posted on 18 October 2024 | by David Bickerton

I’ve attached a new file from Steve Martin regarding a study he’s doing on the breeding waders in our section of eh West Pennine Moors. Please read and help if you can.

Request for info on WPM Waders 2024

Posted in General Notifications | Tagged Waders, West Pennine Moors

Todays Sightings

Cant Clough Reservoir
  • Cormorant, 1
  • Little Owl, 1
  • Great Spotted Woodpecker, 1
  • Raven, 2
  • Willow Warbler, 1
  • Stonechat, 6
  • Wheatear, 3
  • Pied Wagtail (yarrellii), 2
  • Linnet, 10
Churn Clough
  • Swift, 2
  • Woodpigeon, 1
  • Cormorant, 1
  • Grey Heron, 1
  • Kestrel, 1
  • Carrion Crow, 1
  • Swallow, 4
  • Swallow, 20
  • House Martin, 2
  • Willow Warbler, 1
  • Chiffchaff, 2
  • Whitethroat, 2
  • Whitethroat, 1
  • Whinchat, 2
  • Stonechat, 1
  • Meadow Pipit, 1
  • Reed Bunting, 1
Foulridge Reservoir Lower (Burwains)
  • Mandarin Duck, 1
  • Teal, 5
  • Lapwing, 12
  • Common Sandpiper, 2
  • Green Sandpiper, 1
  • Greenshank, 1
  • Little Egret, 1
Great Hameldon
  • Stock Dove, 4
  • Sparrowhawk, 1
  • Kestrel, 2
  • Jay, 1
  • Raven, 2
  • Coal Tit, 4
  • Swallow, 9
  • House Martin, 12
  • Willow Warbler, 3
  • Chiffchaff, 2
  • Goldcrest, 2
  • Stonechat, 5
  • Meadow Pipit, 4
  • Greenfinch, 3
  • Goldfinch, 6
  • Reed Bunting, 3
Hurstwood
  • Collared Dove, 1
  • Kestrel, 1
  • Rook, 30
  • Swallow, 4
  • House Martin, 1
Reedley
  • Jay, 1
  • Coal Tit, 4
  • Blackcap, 1
  • Nuthatch, 1
  • Bullfinch, 2
Sabden
  • Lesser Black-backed Gull, 2
  • Raven, 2
  • Coal Tit, 1
  • Wren, 4
Sabden Brook, Dean Farm
  • Black-headed Gull, 1
  • Little Owl, 1
  • Magpie, 2
  • Rook, 1
  • Raven, 3
  • Blue Tit, 1
  • Swallow, 24
  • Treecreeper, 1
  • Robin, 2
  • Redstart, 2
  • Pied Wagtail (yarrellii), 5
  • Meadow Pipit, 1
  • Goldfinch, 30
Slipper Hill Reservoir
  • Mandarin Duck, 10
  • Tufted Duck, 18
  • Swift, 9
  • Coot, 4
  • Great Crested Grebe, 5
  • Raven, 3
  • Willow Warbler, 3
  • Blackcap, 1

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