Author Archives: Barbara

Southport, 3rd February 2013

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Barbara

It was warmer today, but with a squally north wind. At Southport we headed straight down to the Marine Lake, and had a good day for birds, with several notes of leg rings to report. On and around the lake … Continue reading →

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Newsham Park, 27th January 2013

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Barbara

It was a sunny, breezy day, and the recent snow was starting to thaw. John wasn’t well, but we headed off  without him to Newsham Park. On Orphan Drive near the Police Station there was a dead pigeon on the … Continue reading →

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Sefton Park, 20th January 2013

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Barbara

A couple of inches of snow fell in Crosby on Friday but although I still found the side streets to be treacherous by Sunday morning, the main roads were clear. The temperature was hovering about freezing and the sky was … Continue reading →

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Parkgate 13th January 2013

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Barbara

On a cold and frosty day, five of us got the 10.30 bus from Liverpool and had a carvery lunch at the Old Quay restaurant. It was a 10 meter high tide at about noon, but it didn’t come in … Continue reading →

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Fungi Puzzle

Posted on December 25, 2012 by Barbara

From Tony Carter, 24th December 2012 Despite the rain, suitably dressed, I ventured out to Allerton Golf Course on Christmas Eve. The course was closed for play, allowing me to wander without the danger of avoiding flying golf balls. Two … Continue reading →

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Winter Fungi

Posted on December 22, 2012 by Barbara

From Tony Carter 21 December 2012. At this time of year, the focus of mycological interest turns to bracket and crust fungi that are to be found growing from trees and inhabiting the underside of fallen trunks and branches. Because … Continue reading →

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Waterloo, 2nd December 2012

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Barbara

It was cold and overcast, but not frosty, like it had been the last two mornings. On the way through town to Central Station I spotted a recently-dead pigeon in Basnett Street. It had its wings half spread, and its … Continue reading →

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Chester, 18th November 2012

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Barbara

On a bright sunny morning, after an overnight frost, we took the 10.15 train to Chester and set off on our usual walk along the canal. There were only a few Mallards, one Moorhen, and the usual town tykes, the … Continue reading →

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Southport Waxwing Hunt, 11th November 2012

Posted on November 13, 2012 by Barbara

We go to a different Remembrance Service every year, and this year it was Southport’s turn. We enjoyed the playing of the brass band, but the laying of wreaths was a rather long drawn-out process, especially on such a cold … Continue reading →

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Pickerings Pasture, 4th November 2012

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Barbara

Pickerings Pasture is always a lovely place to visit, especially on a sunny autumn day. Our first birds were Starlings, Chaffinches and a Mistle Thrush in the hedge along Mersey View Road. The tide was out, exposing the huge sandbanks, … Continue reading →

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