Birds of Manchester: Bird Watching Log Book for Local Backyard Birders (Grownups and Kids Alike) | Birding Life List | Practical Bird Sighting ... to record Bird Sightings & List Species

Product Information

He said: "I'm thrilled with the fact that I saw this bird on Crompton Moor and that it has been officially verified as a first for Greater Manchester. In Manchester’s woodlands and parks, keep a keen eye out for the Eurasian Sparrowhawk. These agile predators are often seen zipping through the city’s wooded areas as they pursue small birds.

Photography Tip: Capturing collared doves can be a rewarding experience. Use a camera with a zoom lens to get up close without disturbing them. Early morning or late afternoon provides soft, flattering light for photography. 13. Long-tailed Tit (Aegithalos caudatus) Collared doves, often referred to as the Eurasian collared dove, are a common and charming sight in Manchester’s urban landscape. Goosanders, with two drakes north at first light, flooded later by another two drakes north, two females in from the NE dropping in around the Ramsdales/nature reserve area and three (one drake) at the very western end (inflow area). To catch a glimpse of these graceful divers, head to the tranquil shores of Bridgewater Canal and the scenic banks of the River Irwell. Kingfishers are often seen darting from overhanging branches into the water, displaying their remarkable fishing skills. However, this vibrant city is home to a surprising array of bird species. From lush parks to tranquil canals, Manchester offers a diverse range of habitats that attract both common and rare feathered residents and visitors.Ecological Data Searches – most data searches are carried out by the Greater Manchester Ecology Unit/Local Record Centre. However, there may be occasions when GMBRG supplies data.

Bob, 73, said: "The bird has been bred from a pair that were taken from Scotland to the Isle of Wight and kept there for about five weeks, in the hope that they would nest and breed there like they did years and years ago.Observing these birds in action as they plunge into the water is not only a treat for bird enthusiasts but also a testament to nature’s precision and grace. 10. Mistle Thrush (Turdus viscivorus) White-spotted Bluethroat is a rare migrant to Britain, with records chiefly falling in March and the first half of April, a time when any Bluethroatseen is almost certainly going to be that subspecies. Red-spotted Bluethroatis a more numerous migrant that occurs later in the spring,primarily in May (there are just three previous April occurrences, the earliest being on 18th). The subspecies is also a very rare breeder in Britain, with males very occasionallysetting up territory (recent examples of such behaviour come from Cambridgeshire and Norfolk).