I was joined by Bassist on a trip to Leighton Moss today - the birding was good and the company better - I had to leave a couple of hides and go outside to try and controll fits of the giggles and avoid the stares of other birders. But enough of that - I can't wait for the Fairburn Ings outing

The Allen and Eric Morcambe hides again provided the best birding, with numerous waders and ducks. The main reserve was quieter, but had Snipe and Godwits too.

Throughout the...

Well after finding out that I would be going to college to study countryside management and conservation this september I made my way to Dersingham Bog for a late evening walk which produced a single Juvenile Marsh Harrier and a Peregrine.

I'd like Birding UK and Ireland to keep everyone posted on bird news from every corner of the British Isles as it happens.

This would enable us to keep an eye on all bird related activity without having to leave the website, an if you see an article of interest you can visit the website.

We do this at a countrywide level and now want to to do this a a countywide level.

I've added the Isles of Scilly and Cornwall for starters, so everywhere else is up for grabs!...

Aldcliffe is a small village just south of Lancaster, near the banks of the River Lune. However, the areas of birding interest by-pass the village altogether. From Lancaster train station, it is a very straightforward walk of about 30 minutes, to a wooded area known as Freemans Wood.

There is a National Cycle Track (attachment 1) that starts from here, and dissects the areas of birding interest. On one side of the track is farmland and on the other, the Lune Marshes.
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Received the news that Birding.uk.com has been chosen as Number 1 for Best Wildlife Communites for 2009 by BBC CountryFile Magazine!

This is part of BBC CountryFile Magazine Top 50 Wildlife Websites for 2009

This is what BBC CountryFile Magazine says...

"Birding.UK is a small but bustling community for ornithologists. The news forums round up the latest news and views from the bird world, while members can also have a blog hosted on the site, with the...