Author Archives: Barbara

Coronation Park, Ormskirk, 2nd September 2012

Posted on September 7, 2012 by Barbara

We had planned to go to Burscough, but the 12A bus we were expecting at Ormskirk failed to appear, so we went to the park instead. The weather started out overcast and sultry, drizzled a little as we arrived at … Continue reading →

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Bats in the Park, 23 Aug 2012

Posted on August 24, 2012 by Barbara

Eleven members and former members turned up at the south end of Sefton Park at 8pm. It was a perfect evening for bats – dry, warm and still. Three of us had bat detectors, so we set them to different … Continue reading →

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Garston Shore, 19th August 2012

Posted on August 23, 2012 by Barbara

It was an overcast, muggy day, with a few spots of rain. We took the 80A bus to Banks Road / Garston Park and made our way through the Speke and Garston Coastal Reserve down to the shore path. On … Continue reading →

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Little Crosby, 12th August 2012

Posted on August 17, 2012 by Barbara

From Hall Road station we walked along Hall Road East, admiring the houses and gardens. The Rowan berries are red now and the blackberries are ripening. At the junction of Manor Road a narrow path leads through nettles and brambles … Continue reading →

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Haskayne, 11th August 2012

Posted on August 14, 2012 by Barbara

Report from John Clegg Six members travelled out by bus from Liverpool and were joined at Haskayne by a further five.  On a sunny and warm day the walk started off with a Buzzard flying high, with a large number … Continue reading →

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Sefton Park, 5th August 2012

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Barbara

It was a very hot and sunny day, with the threat of thundery showers, but we missed one downpour whilst we were on the bus. The park lake had only pigeons at the south end, but there were lots of … Continue reading →

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More pictures from Long Mynd

Posted on August 3, 2012 by Barbara

Chris Derri has sent me some of his pictures from the coach trip to Long Mynd on 21st July. Ringlet butterfly Raven Juvenile Redstart Willow Warbler Female Kestrel Green Splenwort Common Lizard

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New Brighton, 29th July 2012

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Barbara

It was raining hard before we set out, but by the time we emerged from the train at Wallasey Grove Road it had mostly cleared up, and we were greeted by a Goldfinch singing on a telegraph wire. Today’s birds … Continue reading →

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Added pictures

Posted on July 28, 2012 by Barbara

Just a note that I have added some extra pictures by Chris Derri. To Potteric Carr on 7th July I’ve added two Longhorn Beetles and a Picture-winged Fly. To Cemlyn Bay on 23rd June I’ve added an Arctic Tern and … Continue reading →

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Gorse Hill, 22nd July 2012

Posted on July 24, 2012 by Barbara

Off to Gorse Hill Nature Reserve, near Ormskirk, on a hot and sunny day. We took the train to Aughton Park, the stop before Ormskirk, and headed for Aughton Church. Just opposite, a footpath leads up through barley fields to … Continue reading →

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