Rossendale Bird Sightings

C Bel · C Bel

1 Common Sand on West Bank 9.25am.

andyy · andyy

River K Steel to Irwell Vale Sand Martin - 11 birds round the Townsendfold colony and visiting nest-holes Chiffchaff - 3 singing Goosander - 1 male Irwell Vale Dipper - 1 Ewood Bridge and 1 Irwell Vale. None seen at two regular sites Grey wagtail - none along the river Cheesden/AMR area (additional to...

Ian Brady · Ian Brady

It might be worth keeping an ear out for Common Scoter at night. I think I had some last week (21st/22nd) but cannot be certain. Trektellen have a few records for North Yorkshire Ian

brian · brian

14:30/17:30 hrs 17 degrees calm sunny. Meadow Pipit....good numbers all round Skylark.....reasonable numbers, many in song. Reed Bunting....good numbers, more than I have seen before. Greenfinch.....wheezing coming from conifers at Two Owls. Pheasant....lots of males (released ?). Cormo...

brian · brian

Visited yesterday evening and this morning both in good weather. Dipper....single at Alderbottom and Strongstry both visits, would have expected regular pair at both sites. Grey Wagtail.....two pair in both areas feeding on airborne midge. Goosander.....none in the evening, but three pair fi...

David Nuttall · David Nuttall

19:00-20:15 Curlew, bird calling & in display, Golden Plover, flock of c20 over was a surprise, Lapwing, 2 birds in sheep field, Stock Dove, 2, Little Owl, 2 singles at separate locations, the bird in the photo looks to have a damaged right foot, Skylark, 3 singing birds, Meadow Pipit, c6 off Coal...

C Bel · C Bel

11 Sand Martins back at the nesting area this afternoon. No Grey Wagtails or Dippers.. pr Goosander at A56 bridge that flew downstream. Chiffchaff singing at K Steel. -- Edited by C Bel on Monday 29th of March 2021 07:34:52 PM

C Bel · C Bel

River Irwell at Townsend Fold and obviously at Ewood Bridge as I walked down.. was full of diesel this lunchtime. And lots of it. You could smell and even taste it in the air, it was so strong! EA informed but prob not much they can do anyway now.. By the time I had walked back up to TF it looked to be running cl...

PaulB · PaulB

Had a walk around the reservoirs and quarries with Sarfraz on a cold, windy day. There were 2 male Wheatears sheltering from the wind on the slopes of the Jamestone quarry nearest to Heap Clough. The other thing of note was the sheer numbers of meadow pipits throughout the whole walk - many more than we s...

David Ousey · David Ousey

1 male Wheatear, flock of 24 Meadow Pipits.

David Nuttall · David Nuttall

A.M. G.C.Grebe, 1 on res, Cormorant, 1 on res Canada Goose, 3 pairs, Mallard, c12, Goosander, 3 males & 3 Redheads, Buzzard, pair near Loveclough, Kestrel, 2 singles, Moorhen, 1 on the lagoon, Lapwing, 8Skylark, 6 with 3 in song, Meadow Pipit, c12, Pied Wagtail, 2, Stonechat, pair in south bay, L...

andyy · andyy

One at the bridge next to Lumb Viaduct yesterday morning. The ring was red with white writing and I think the top letter may possibly have been a B. Might this be the same bird Kevin saw last year? Andy

craggy · craggy

4 Raven flying together 6 Lapwings 1 Male Reed Bunting 5 Skylark Meadow Pipit around 2 Pied Wagtail 40+ Fieldfare in tops of trees ( photo of some of them ) very vocal flock of 35+ Carrion Crow with some Jackdaws mixed in Cheers Craggy

andyy · andyy

Possibly a bit of an influx yesterday (?). Three singing along the river between Ewood Bridge and Groundwork, one Helmshore and one near Hutch Bank. Andy

C Bel · C Bel

1st Chiffchaff fresh in this morning.

brian · brian

08:00/11:00 hrs calm overcast 8 degrees. Chiffchaff....relocated presumably the one from a couple of weeks ago, feeding but no song. Willow Warbler......single in full song looking like holding a territory, first found by PaulG. Greenfinch....5 over the last couple of years they have been here...

Markg · Markg

Green Woodpecker and Chiffchaff in garden this morning

David Nuttall · David Nuttall

Late afternoon. Canada Goose, pair, Goosander, 2 males & 1 Redhead, Sparrowhawk, female over, Kestrel, 2 singles, Pheasant, calling bird on Swallow Shore, Stock Dove, 2 feeding with Wood Pigeons on Swallow Shore & 3 over into Windy Bank, Skylark, 3 singing birds, Meadow Pipit, c12 on the t...

C Bel · C Bel

2 male Wheatears on scout moor quarry rd this afternoon.

David Nuttall · David Nuttall

Late Afternoon. G.C.Grebe, 1 on res, Cormorant, 1 on U-Boat, Canada Goose, pair on back pond, Mallard, 3, Buzzard, 3 chasing around down the valley plus a single, Moorhen, 1 on the north bay lagoon, Oystercatcher, 2 on the pontoon, Lapwing, 12 north of res, Stock Dove, 3 feeding on pasture and a pair ov...

KEVIN LISTER · KEVIN LISTER

Canada goose - 2pr Lee Quarry, 4p & a group of 3 in Whitworth Quarry, 22 at Cowm & 3pr at Spring MillTufted duck - 1 male at Spring Millgoosander - 3 at Spring Millgoldeneye - 3 at Spring Milllapwing - 12 at Spring Millherring gull - 10 flew south near Lee Quarrylesser black-backed gull - 2 at Cowmb...

David Nuttall · David Nuttall

A.M. Grey Heron, 1 over, Canada Goose, 3 pair on Shortclough, Goosander, pair on Shortclough, Buzzard, 3 pairs over the Limy Valley, Sparrowhawk, female over the Limy Valley, Kestrel, male at Marl Pits, Coot, 3 on Shortclough, Moorhen, 3 on Shortclough, Lapwing, 3 on Tewnty Penneth and 4 towards Gr...

David Nuttall · David Nuttall

Mid Morning. Cormorant, 2 sat on a pylon, Greylag Goose, 1 at Deeply Pond, Canada Goose, c20 scattered throughout the valley, Teal, 8 at Deeply Pond, Mallard, c6, Buzzard, 3 singles, Kestrel, pair plus 3 singles, Pheasant, 2, Curlew, 2 pairs in display, Oystercatcher, pair in fields near Walmersle...

Markg · Markg

Pair of Reed Bunting regular visitor to floor around feeders and curlew calling for first time on moor. The "immature" male Sparrowhawk was back again and lets me get fairly close. Does anyone know when an immature male would get adult plumage-this bird is female coloured but very small (male sized)...

brian · brian

Overcast,Calm 9 degrees. Muck spread fields around Lower Buckden Farm. Lapwing....21 Rook.....9, assume these are from Shuttleworth. Mead Pipit....6 Pied Wagtail.....5 Starling.....80+ Jackdaw....20+ Carrion Crow.....7 Magpie.....3 Grey Heron, Buzzard,Kestrel Over. Regards Brian.

andyy · andyy

Pair present this morning c11.00 Andy

David Nuttall · David Nuttall

Late Afternoon. Grey Lag Goose, 1 over heading west, Buzzard, 1 in to trees at dusk, Sparrowhawk, only alerted to it by the uproar from c20 Jackdaws and half a dozen crows as a female pinned a Magpie down. several crows had a go at the Sparrowhawk and after c5 minutes the Magpie managed to struggle free.....

Markg · Markg

immature male Sparrowhawk nabbed a starling in my garden at Deerplay and due to the weight ended up in the pond. flew away safely but the starling didnt survive the experience. got a good picture but cant see how to attach it will put it on E Lancs

brian · brian

0800/1100 hrs 5/11 degrees sunny and calm. Blue/Great/Coal Tits .....all in good numbers. Long-tailed Tit.....several pairs very active one nest half built. Goldfinch.....pairs all round the route. Chaffinch.....20+ still at the feeding station. Bullfinch......3/4 pairs around East view...

KEVIN LISTER · KEVIN LISTER

moorhen heard calling as it flew down the Irwell Valley over Waterfoot @ 21:50 hrs tonight A woodpigeon was singing at Gaghills @ 22:30hrs last Thursday. Never heard them at night before cheers Kevin

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	Common Sandpiper Clowbridge Res 31st March 21 (Preview) 1 Common Sand on West Bank 9.25am.	C Bel	0	173	Wed Mar 31 9:26 AM, 2021 by C Bel
	Various Sites 30/3 (Preview) River K Steel to Irwell Vale Sand Martin - 11 birds round the Townsendfold colony and visiting nest-holes Chiffchaff - 3 singing Goosander - 1 male Irwell Vale Dipper - 1 Ewood Bridge and 1 Irwell Vale. None seen at two regular sites Grey wagtail - none along the river Cheesden/AMR area (additional to...	andyy	0	167	Wed Mar 31 6:10 AM, 2021 by andyy
	Common Scoter migration (Preview) It might be worth keeping an ear out for Common Scoter at night. I think I had some last week (21st/22nd) but cannot be certain. Trektellen have a few records for North Yorkshire Ian	Ian Brady	0	161	Tue Mar 30 8:45 PM, 2021 by Ian Brady
	Croston Close Road. (Preview) 14:30/17:30 hrs 17 degrees calm sunny. Meadow Pipit....good numbers all round Skylark.....reasonable numbers, many in song. Reed Bunting....good numbers, more than I have seen before. Greenfinch.....wheezing coming from conifers at Two Owls. Pheasant....lots of males (released ?). Cormo...	brian	0	150	Tue Mar 30 6:42 PM, 2021 by brian
	Stubbins to Irwell Vale(River Irwell) (Preview) Visited yesterday evening and this morning both in good weather. Dipper....single at Alderbottom and Strongstry both visits, would have expected regular pair at both sites. Grey Wagtail.....two pair in both areas feeding on airborne midge. Goosander.....none in the evening, but three pair fi...	brian	0	168	Tue Mar 30 11:50 AM, 2021 by brian
	The Hile, 29th March 2021 (Preview) 19:00-20:15 Curlew, bird calling & in display, Golden Plover, flock of c20 over was a surprise, Lapwing, 2 birds in sheep field, Stock Dove, 2, Little Owl, 2 singles at separate locations, the bird in the photo looks to have a damaged right foot, Skylark, 3 singing birds, Meadow Pipit, c6 off Coal...	David Nuttall	0	161	Mon Mar 29 9:36 PM, 2021 by David Nuttall
	Irwell at Townsend fold to EBSW.. 29th March 21. (Preview) 11 Sand Martins back at the nesting area this afternoon. No Grey Wagtails or Dippers.. pr Goosander at A56 bridge that flew downstream. Chiffchaff singing at K Steel. -- Edited by C Bel on Monday 29th of March 2021 07:34:52 PM	C Bel	0	162	Mon Mar 29 7:34 PM, 2021 by C Bel
	Irwell Diesel pollution...27th March21.. (Preview) River Irwell at Townsend Fold and obviously at Ewood Bridge as I walked down.. was full of diesel this lunchtime. And lots of it. You could smell and even taste it in the air, it was so strong! EA informed but prob not much they can do anyway now.. By the time I had walked back up to TF it looked to be running cl...	C Bel	2	226	Sun Mar 28 1:11 PM, 2021 by C Bel
	Grane 27th March (Preview) Had a walk around the reservoirs and quarries with Sarfraz on a cold, windy day. There were 2 male Wheatears sheltering from the wind on the slopes of the Jamestone quarry nearest to Heap Clough. The other thing of note was the sheer numbers of meadow pipits throughout the whole walk - many more than we s...	PaulB	0	167	Sat Mar 27 8:36 PM, 2021 by PaulB
	Cowm Res area 27th March 2021 (Preview) 1 male Wheatear, flock of 24 Meadow Pipits.	David Ousey	1	166	Sat Mar 27 1:47 PM, 2021 by David Ousey
	Clowbridge, 27th March 2021 (Preview) A.M. G.C.Grebe, 1 on res, Cormorant, 1 on res Canada Goose, 3 pairs, Mallard, c12, Goosander, 3 males & 3 Redheads, Buzzard, pair near Loveclough, Kestrel, 2 singles, Moorhen, 1 on the lagoon, Lapwing, 8Skylark, 6 with 3 in song, Meadow Pipit, c12, Pied Wagtail, 2, Stonechat, pair in south bay, L...	David Nuttall	0	158	Sat Mar 27 12:48 PM, 2021 by David Nuttall
	Colour-ringed Grey Wagtail (Preview) One at the bridge next to Lumb Viaduct yesterday morning. The ring was red with white writing and I think the top letter may possibly have been a B. Might this be the same bird Kevin saw last year? Andy	andyy	5	293	Fri Mar 26 6:54 PM, 2021 by KEVIN LISTER
	Greenfold 21/03/2021 (Preview) 4 Raven flying together 6 Lapwings 1 Male Reed Bunting 5 Skylark Meadow Pipit around 2 Pied Wagtail 40+ Fieldfare in tops of trees ( photo of some of them ) very vocal flock of 35+ Carrion Crow with some Jackdaws mixed in Cheers Craggy	craggy	1	288	Fri Mar 26 3:14 PM, 2021 by craggy
	Chiffchaffs (Preview) Possibly a bit of an influx yesterday (?). Three singing along the river between Ewood Bridge and Groundwork, one Helmshore and one near Hutch Bank. Andy	andyy	1	126	Fri Mar 26 12:49 PM, 2021 by KEVIN LISTER
	Folly tip, c/booth 25th March 21 (Preview) 1st Chiffchaff fresh in this morning.	C Bel	0	185	Thu Mar 25 3:32 PM, 2021 by C Bel
	East view/Porritt lodges area. (Preview) 08:00/11:00 hrs calm overcast 8 degrees. Chiffchaff....relocated presumably the one from a couple of weeks ago, feeding but no song. Willow Warbler......single in full song looking like holding a territory, first found by PaulG. Greenfinch....5 over the last couple of years they have been here...	brian	3	223	Thu Mar 25 12:24 PM, 2021 by brian
	Deerplay (Preview) Green Woodpecker and Chiffchaff in garden this morning	Markg	0	111	Thu Mar 25 9:25 AM, 2021 by Markg
	Clough Bottom Res, 24th March 2021 (Preview) Late afternoon. Canada Goose, pair, Goosander, 2 males & 1 Redhead, Sparrowhawk, female over, Kestrel, 2 singles, Pheasant, calling bird on Swallow Shore, Stock Dove, 2 feeding with Wood Pigeons on Swallow Shore & 3 over into Windy Bank, Skylark, 3 singing birds, Meadow Pipit, c12 on the t...	David Nuttall	0	154	Wed Mar 24 7:02 PM, 2021 by David Nuttall
	Scout moor 23rd March 21.. (Preview) 2 male Wheatears on scout moor quarry rd this afternoon.	C Bel	0	195	Tue Mar 23 8:16 PM, 2021 by C Bel
	Clowbridge, 22nd March 2021 (Preview) Late Afternoon. G.C.Grebe, 1 on res, Cormorant, 1 on U-Boat, Canada Goose, pair on back pond, Mallard, 3, Buzzard, 3 chasing around down the valley plus a single, Moorhen, 1 on the north bay lagoon, Oystercatcher, 2 on the pontoon, Lapwing, 12 north of res, Stock Dove, 3 feeding on pasture and a pair ov...	David Nuttall	0	158	Mon Mar 22 9:31 PM, 2021 by David Nuttall
	Lee Quarry to Spring Mill Res 21/03/21 (Preview) Canada goose - 2pr Lee Quarry, 4p & a group of 3 in Whitworth Quarry, 22 at Cowm & 3pr at Spring MillTufted duck - 1 male at Spring Millgoosander - 3 at Spring Millgoldeneye - 3 at Spring Milllapwing - 12 at Spring Millherring gull - 10 flew south near Lee Quarrylesser black-backed gull - 2 at Cowmb...	KEVIN LISTER	2	188	Mon Mar 22 7:41 PM, 2021 by KEVIN LISTER
	Swinshaw Moor, 21st March 2021 (Preview) A.M. Grey Heron, 1 over, Canada Goose, 3 pair on Shortclough, Goosander, pair on Shortclough, Buzzard, 3 pairs over the Limy Valley, Sparrowhawk, female over the Limy Valley, Kestrel, male at Marl Pits, Coot, 3 on Shortclough, Moorhen, 3 on Shortclough, Lapwing, 3 on Tewnty Penneth and 4 towards Gr...	David Nuttall	0	153	Sun Mar 21 4:04 PM, 2021 by David Nuttall
	Cheesden Valley, 20th March 2021 (Preview) Mid Morning. Cormorant, 2 sat on a pylon, Greylag Goose, 1 at Deeply Pond, Canada Goose, c20 scattered throughout the valley, Teal, 8 at Deeply Pond, Mallard, c6, Buzzard, 3 singles, Kestrel, pair plus 3 singles, Pheasant, 2, Curlew, 2 pairs in display, Oystercatcher, pair in fields near Walmersle...	David Nuttall	0	175	Sat Mar 20 3:10 PM, 2021 by David Nuttall
	Deerplay (Preview) Pair of Reed Bunting regular visitor to floor around feeders and curlew calling for first time on moor. The "immature" male Sparrowhawk was back again and lets me get fairly close. Does anyone know when an immature male would get adult plumage-this bird is female coloured but very small (male sized)...	Markg	2	796	Sat Mar 20 10:25 AM, 2021 by Markg
	Buckden. (Preview) Overcast,Calm 9 degrees. Muck spread fields around Lower Buckden Farm. Lapwing....21 Rook.....9, assume these are from Shuttleworth. Mead Pipit....6 Pied Wagtail.....5 Starling.....80+ Jackdaw....20+ Carrion Crow.....7 Magpie.....3 Grey Heron, Buzzard,Kestrel Over. Regards Brian.	brian	0	173	Fri Mar 19 5:17 PM, 2021 by brian
	Gadwall Clough Bottom (Preview) Pair present this morning c11.00 Andy	andyy	0	200	Thu Mar 18 3:57 PM, 2021 by andyy
	Chapel Hill, 17th March 2021 (Preview) Late Afternoon. Grey Lag Goose, 1 over heading west, Buzzard, 1 in to trees at dusk, Sparrowhawk, only alerted to it by the uproar from c20 Jackdaws and half a dozen crows as a female pinned a Magpie down. several crows had a go at the Sparrowhawk and after c5 minutes the Magpie managed to struggle free.....	David Nuttall	0	224	Wed Mar 17 9:32 PM, 2021 by David Nuttall
	Duck Hawk? (Preview) immature male Sparrowhawk nabbed a starling in my garden at Deerplay and due to the weight ended up in the pond. flew away safely but the starling didnt survive the experience. got a good picture but cant see how to attach it will put it on E Lancs	Markg	0	196	Wed Mar 17 9:29 PM, 2021 by Markg
	Stubbins to Irwell Vale round robin. (Preview) 0800/1100 hrs 5/11 degrees sunny and calm. Blue/Great/Coal Tits .....all in good numbers. Long-tailed Tit.....several pairs very active one nest half built. Goldfinch.....pairs all round the route. Chaffinch.....20+ still at the feeding station. Bullfinch......3/4 pairs around East view...	brian	0	195	Wed Mar 17 2:52 PM, 2021 by brian
	night birding (Preview) moorhen heard calling as it flew down the Irwell Valley over Waterfoot @ 21:50 hrs tonight A woodpigeon was singing at Gaghills @ 22:30hrs last Thursday. Never heard them at night before cheers Kevin	KEVIN LISTER	0	126	Tue Mar 16 11:42 PM, 2021 by KEVIN LISTER
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