Author Archives: Barbara

Hunting “Great” Birds at Southport, 16th February 2014

Posted on February 19, 2014 by Barbara

There had been a juvenile Great Northern Diver reported at the north end of Southport Marine Lake on Friday and Saturday, in addition to the two Great White Egrets regularly seen there, so we decided to go hunting! There were … Continue reading →

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More on Brockholes 9th February

Posted on February 18, 2014 by Barbara

Just to add to Sabena’s post below, here are the snowdrops she mentioned. And here is a Witch’s broom on a tree in the woods.                               … Continue reading →

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Birkenhead Park, 2nd February 2014

Posted on February 6, 2014 by Barbara

It was a bright and sunny day, so we headed off to Birkenhead Park. There were the usual park birds on and around the lake – Mallards, Coots, a Moorhen, Canada Geese, Wood Pigeons, Black-headed Gulls and a single female … Continue reading →

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Parkgate Old Quay, 1st February 2014

Posted on February 5, 2014 by Barbara

Ten of us met at Sir Thomas Street for the 487 at 9.46, arriving Neston Cross, Brook Street at 10.38. Despite the forecast of heavy, persistent rain and strong winds, we were lured out by one of the highest tides … Continue reading →

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City Centre, 26th January 2014

Posted on January 28, 2014 by Barbara

This was the first meeting of the Sunday group this year, but since it was raining hard when we met, we decided not to go any further afield. We retreated from the weather into the Walker Art Gallery, where we … Continue reading →

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Pickerings Pasture, Sunday 19th January 2014

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Barbara

Six members travelled by bus, which arrived a bit late, so those meeting at the published time had already set off southwards. We met Gary and Linda Broad of The Friends of Pickerings Pasture,  who had the Visitors’ Centre open … Continue reading →

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Hoylake High Tide Watch, 4th January 2014

Posted on January 5, 2014 by Barbara

About 13 or 14 MNA members gathered at Kings Gap, plus a few other joint members who came with an RSPB party and many independent birders. There were several “civilians” too, drawn by the Wirral Rangers High Tide Birdwatch or … Continue reading →

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Fascinating Fungi of 2013

Posted on December 18, 2013 by Barbara

Report from Tony Carter: In the course of a year, numerous species of fungi are collected and recorded. Most are common, some are unusual. But it is a bad year if something special fails to turn up.  These are my … Continue reading →

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Croxteth, 15th December 2013

Posted on December 17, 2013 by Barbara

It was a grey and overcast day, still mild at about 8°C, and with a forecast of rain later. Dare I ask where winter has gone? We entered Croxteth Country Park though the west gate near Dwerryhouse Lane and our … Continue reading →

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Parkgate, 8th December 2013

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Barbara

Off to Parkgate on a fine sunny day, for our Christmas meal, and also with the prospect of seeing a Great White Egret. The RSPB had set up on the Mule Stand near the Christmas tree, for their “Skydancer” campaign … Continue reading →

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