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Carr Mill Dam 15th October 2011

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Barbara

(John Clegg’s report) The walk started off at the Waterside pub with the large group of Canada Geese. From the bank we had a good view of a Kingfisher going over the overflow of the dam, with a second seen … Continue reading →

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Speke and Garston Coastal Reserve 9th October 2011

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Barbara

On the day of the Liverpool Marathon we avoided the disruption of public transport in the city centre and took the 80A bus to Speke Road / Banks Road and walked down to the coastal reserve. It was a warm … Continue reading →

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Pride of Sefton Canal Trip 2nd October 2011

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Barbara

The 300 bus from Sir Thomas Street dropped us at Haskayne at 11.15 and we made our way to the canalside and boarded the Pride of Sefton barge for a trip on the canal. It had been a gloriously warm … Continue reading →

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Crosby Parks 25th September 2011

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Barbara

The 53 bus dropped us at Alexandra Park in Crosby just before 11. We had a short poke around the small park, admiring a totem pole on one of the lawns and the restored “Green Lady” fountain. The lady is … Continue reading →

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Heritage Open Day 11th September 2011

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Barbara

No nature notes this week. Because it was Heritage Open Day we went to St Anthony’s RC Church Scotland Road, Deane Road Jewish Cemetery and Walton Church Tower and Old Grammar School. But you might all like to see a … Continue reading →

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Mere Sands Woods 4th September 2011

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Barbara

On a warmish but overcast day we took the 10.40 train to Ormskirk and the 2A bus to Rufford, arriving at 10 to 12.  We walked in via the Cricket Club path and were in a hide for lunch. On … Continue reading →

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Ormskirk 28th August 2011

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Barbara

No nature notes this week, we went to the Ormskirk Motorfest for the benefit of the petrolheads amongst us.

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Neston to Parkgate 21st August 2011

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Barbara

A day for autumn fruits and late flowers. It was warm and breezy, but hot in the sun. The 487 bus dropped us in Neston at 11.20 and we headed for the Wirral Way then down to Neston Old Quay. … Continue reading →

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Dave and Adam’s Owl pellet

Posted on August 19, 2011 by Barbara

Darren at Halewood gave Dave and Adam Bond a barn owl pellet to dissect. They found the remains of three bank voles. Dave comments “Was suprised to see that the one pellet contained three vole skeletons and that the barn … Continue reading →

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Dave Bond’s Netherlands pictures

Posted on August 19, 2011 by Barbara

In the Wassenaar Dunes he found a Blue-winged grasshopper Oedipoda caerulescens,  which is rare in the Netherlands. Young Adam was thrilled to be able to hold it. He also took this one of a Sand digger wasp.

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