Author Archives: Barbara

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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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Town Lane woodland, Southport, 28th September 2014

Posted on September 29, 2014 by Barbara

This area is managed as part of the Mersey Forest and is located at Kew, south east of Southport town centre, near Southport General Hospital and close to Dobbies Garden Centre. It is open scrubland with some trees, and Fine … Continue reading →

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Gannets at Bass Rock

Posted on September 27, 2014 by Barbara

Ken Lewis says: I have just got back from North Berwick.  I had a day on Bass Rock and the Scottish Sea Bird Centre. Did a chumming on the return to Dunbar. It was very special and I would like … Continue reading →

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Clock Face Country Park, Sunday 14th September 2014

Posted on September 15, 2014 by Barbara

Tony Carter reports: A cool day for the North West Fungus Group foray. Although conditions were dry there were still plenty of fungi to be found. This is a very new piece of woodland, planted on the site of the … Continue reading →

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The Ken Jordan Memorial Foray, Sunday 7th September 2014

Posted on September 10, 2014 by Barbara

Tony Carter reports:  Members of North West Fungus Group and MNA joined together at the Warden’s Office to look for fungi at Ainsdale Sand Dunes Reserve.  Ground conditions were drier than expected and some areas were not as productive as … Continue reading →

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Lydiate to Maghull, 7th September 2014

Posted on September 7, 2014 by Barbara

For this fifth section of the Trans-Pennine Trail we had a clear and sunny day, bright and warm without being too hot. At Lydiate Hall Farm the Peacocks appeared to be moulting their tail feathers, but there was a stern … Continue reading →

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