Author Archives: Barbara

Port Sunlight, 11th January 2015

Posted on January 12, 2015 by Barbara

Our first walk this year was supposed to be a charity walk on the new Broom’s Cross Road, in aid of Jospice, but local press advised that it was “off” because the construction company hadn’t made sufficient progress with the … Continue reading →

Posted in Sunday Group | Comments Off on Port Sunlight, 11th January 2015

Last week in Formby – a rarity

Posted on December 12, 2014 by Barbara

Tony Carter reports: Last week, I decided to take a look at Raven Meols Hills in Formby as I hope to run a foray there next year. It has a good mix of sand dunes, conifer, birch scrub and heathland. … Continue reading →

Posted in MNA reports | Comments Off on Last week in Formby – a rarity

Fungal Opportunism

Posted on December 11, 2014 by Barbara

Tony Carter reports:  An interesting example of fungal opportunism was in evidence in Liverpool in November. At the place where I park my car every day, the fallen leaves had been swept from the pavement and piled into the gutter … Continue reading →

Posted in MNA reports | Comments Off on Fungal Opportunism

Southport, 30th November 2014

Posted on December 4, 2014 by Barbara

Happily, it was a mild and sunny day with just a light wind, so we walked right down Southport Pier. The tide was out (when is it ever noticeably in?) and there were long views northwards to Lytham St Annes, … Continue reading →

Posted in Sunday Group | Comments Off on Southport, 30th November 2014

Stanley Park, 16th November 2014

Posted on November 18, 2014 by Barbara

We were greeted by a squawking Magpie at the park gates, and then had a look at the Shankly Gates on Anfield football ground and the Hillsborough Memorial, busy with tourists or mourners taking photographs. In the park, there was … Continue reading →

Posted in Sunday Group | Comments Off on Stanley Park, 16th November 2014

Waterloo, 2nd November 2014

Posted on November 3, 2014 by Barbara

On a breezy day with a blue sky we walked down from Waterloo station to the beach, noting a Magpie already refurbishing its nest. There was a Red Admiral on the wall, probably looking for a crevice to hibernate in. … Continue reading →

Posted in Sunday Group | Comments Off on Waterloo, 2nd November 2014

West Kirby, 26th October 2014

Posted on October 27, 2014 by Barbara

It was overcast and mild today, 15 or 16 degrees, but with a strong breeze.  Our first bird of note was a Buzzard over Bidston tip, seen from the train. In West Kirby the Mahonia was blooming in the brief … Continue reading →

Posted in Sunday Group | Comments Off on West Kirby, 26th October 2014

Ainsdale to Freshfield on the Woodland Path, 19th October 2014

Posted on October 19, 2014 by Barbara

The day started with a blue sky and a fresh breeze, and I took the opportunity to look at the leaves of the Gingko trees in Williamson Square, whose green is now bordered with gold. From Ainsdale Station we turned … Continue reading →

Posted in Sunday Group | Comments Off on Ainsdale to Freshfield on the Woodland Path, 19th October 2014

Maghull to Old Roan, 12th October 2014

Posted on October 12, 2014 by Barbara

For this sixth section of the Trans-Pennine Trail we had a gloriously sunny day, 12 degrees when we started out (that’s 54 degrees in old money), but getting much warmer in the sunshine during the day.  Our first birds were … Continue reading →

Posted in Sunday Group | Comments Off on Maghull to Old Roan, 12th October 2014

Port Sunlight Riverside Park, 5th October 2014

Posted on October 7, 2014 by Barbara

              It was a bright and sunny autumn day, noticeably cooler than in recent weeks. The new Port Sunlight Riverside Park lies between Bromborough Pool and New Ferry, on the south bank of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Sunday Group | Comments Off on Port Sunlight Riverside Park, 5th October 2014