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Posted 17-03-10 at 09:06 AM by Twitcheruth (A Cheshire Birder's Blog.)
Updated 17-03-10 at 09:10 AM by Twitcheruth
The grey clouds of the morning were beginning to part as we set off for a trip to the marsh on Sunday afternoon.
On arrival we were greeted with the stunning sight of over 400 Golden Plover in the grassy fields along with large numbers of Lapwing and Starling.At one point the whole flock lifted en-mass into the air and put on an awesome show of gold and white flashing in the sunshine as they wheeled and turned before settling again on the field.
Also in this area were Curlew and 3...
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Posted 15-03-10 at 02:46 PM by Twitcheruth (A Cheshire Birder's Blog.)
Updated 15-03-10 at 02:49 PM by Twitcheruth
The bitterly cold north wind dictated that we visited Hopyards Wood and the Big Wood at Marbury on Saturday afternoon to get some shelter from it's very chilly blast,it worked too as we were nice and warm within the confines of the 2 mixed woods that merge at Marbury Country Park.
A Buzzard was heard and then seen flying between the taller tree trunks before alighting on a bough were it could observe the goings on below it!
We saw a pair of Treecreepers working their way either side...
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Posted 08-03-10 at 02:22 PM by Twitcheruth (A Cheshire Birder's Blog.)
We arrived at Burton Marsh to find it awash with lovely warm Spring sunshine and alive to the sounds of bird song,an exciting start was made even better by the views of good numbers of Mute Swan,Canada and Greylag Geese,Wigeon and Teal.
A stunning male Garganey was soon spotted his distinctive white eyeflash standing out in the sunlight,a seriously smart bird and one we were delighted to see again!
We decided to walk along the stone marsh path and enjoy the views into North Wales and...
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Posted 08-03-10 at 10:53 AM by Twitcheruth (A Cheshire Birder's Blog.)
Updated 08-03-10 at 12:03 PM by Twitcheruth
After a busy day spent in the garden we decided to give our backs a rest and stretch our legs with a late afternoon walk at Marbury.Walking through the gates and down the old mansion house drive we saw Goldcrests,Chaffinches and Long Tailed Tits on the edge of the conifer wood.
The Spring light was slowly fading and the Mere taking on a pinkish hue as we walked alongside,the reserve was almost empty and the peace and quiet all encompassing.
Goldeneye,Tufted,Great Crested Grebes and...
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Posted 03-03-10 at 10:25 AM by Twitcheruth (A Cheshire Birder's Blog.)
A wonderfully sunny Spring morning had me ignoring my housework,picking up my camera and disappearing through my woods and over the fields and country lanes near to my house!
The wood was alive with bird song,fresh new shoots were emerging from beneath the sodden,rotting leaves of autumn and I could almost sense the relief at the end of a cruel and harsh winter.
Woodpigeons number over 100 here,I often see them all take to the air from my living room,a staggering sight as they seem...
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