January

Pendle Hill (SD803415): 11.15hrs: Up to 80 Snow Bunting in tight active feeding flock just west of trig point and down the Ogden/Barley track to south west. Also, 2 Raven along south edge and around trig point from 10.00-12.00hrs + 1 Red Grouse (Dave Fisher).

Upper Rivington Reservoir (SD621147): Drake Ring-necked Duck present early PM at least (Birdguides). View from the causeway on Horrobin Lane, SD622142 or from the public bridleways that run adj to the res.

Fishmoor Reservoir (SD697260): 2ad Bewicks Swan flew in at 16.00 -16.30hrs at least. Also, 2 Goosander and 1 G.C. Grebe (WCA, Gary Waddington).

Lower Hodder Bridge area (SD707397): River: Kingfisher, Grey Heron, Dipper, 2 Goosander, 2 Moorhen, 7 Mallard. Adj wood: Nuthatch and Tawny Owl. Adj farmland: 20 Redwing and 2 Fieldfare (PGre).

An unconfirmed report that Waxwings have been seen in Blackburn, at the Weir St. Pay + Display Car Park, SD682277, in recent days (per TD). Can anybody confirm this please?

Red Kite: A reliable report that the bird was seen in the Boarsden area, between Dunsop Bridge and Newton, today by a local, cSD677504 (per JM).

Champion Moor (SD750530): A male Hen Harrier seen nr Higher Edge Farm at 16.00hrs (CTr).

Rowley Lake, Burnley (SD862327): 1 G.C. Grebe, 12 Mallard, 8 L.T. Tit. Also, the two hybrid Geese resembling White-fronted Geese still present (NR).

Lower Black Moss (SD827418): 2 'sparring' S.E. Owl present, 11.20hrs at least, viewed from roadside (SG).

Longridge Fell (SD640395): SD646400: 1 Short-eared Owl, 1 Stonechat, 3 Siskin, 2 Common Snipe and 2+ Kestrel (LP, PB). The S.E. Owl/s (up to 2 birds) show well, close to the road, and have been in the area at least a month (per LP).

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): 27 Cormorant, 1 G.B.B. Gull, 60+ Pochard, 130 Wigeon, 4 Grey Heron, 1 Common Snipe, 10 Pintail, 3 Goldeneye, 7 Tufted, Green Woodpecker, 3 Bullfinch, 10 Coal Tit, 1 G.S. Woodpecker, and Tawny Owl (DBo, MB).

Cant Clough Reservoir (SD897308): Afternoon: The Water Pipit showing well at the top of the outflow at the southern end of the dam (Mark Fanshawe).

Dean Clough Reservoir (SD715330): The female Greater Scaup still. Also, 4 Tufted, 3 Pochard and 1 Stonechat (T+JD).

Longridge Fell (SD640395): 2 Short-eared Owl showing well at SD646400 (LP).

Champion Moor (SD750530): 15.05-15.25hrs: 1 S.E. Owl and 4 Reed Bunting (AAC).

Siddows, Clitheroe: 10.35-12.15hrs: 3 + Common Snipe, 32 Lapwing (AAC, EO).

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): 13.45-14.45hrs: 1 Little Grebe, 27 Cormorant, 5 Grey Heron, 211 Canada Goose, Wigeon, Teal & Mallard - all similar to yesterday, 3 (2m 1f) Pintail, 6 (5m 1f) Pochard, 3m Tufted Duck, 4 (1m 3f) Goldeneye, 3ad G.B-b.Gull (AAC). Also, an unconfirmed report in the hide logbook from 24th Dec of a Lesser Spotted Woodpecker at the feeding station, between car park and hide (per JM).

Parsonage Reservoir (SD700320): 41 Goosander in to roost by 16.20hrs, 3 Pochard, 4 Tufted, 4 Goldeneye, 1 G.C. Grebe, 1 Coot, 1 Cormorant, 50 Canada Geese, 1 Reed Bunting

Pendle Hill (SD803415): 45+ Snow Bunting 1/2 mile SW of the trig point, SD802407, until 11.10hrs when flock flew towards summit (JM). Note: The stepped footpath above Pendleside Farm is described as rather difficult due to icy conditions this morning. There is also fresh snowfall on the summit.

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): 09:55 - 11:00hrs:14 Cormorant, 131 Canada Goose, 320+ Wigeon, 140+ Teal, 235+ Mallard, 21 Pintail, 12 (8m 4f) Pochard, 1f Goldeneye, 3ad G B-b Gull, 4 Coot. Roads over Champion Moor and through Gisburn Forest very icy (AAC).

Cant Clough Reservoir (SD897308): The Water Pipit present in the outflow at the southern end of the dam, 09.15hrs at least. This is the first sighting for a fortnight (PGri).

Dean Clough Reservoir (SD715330): 10.20hrs: A female Greater Scaup on the upper reservoir. Also, 2 Stonechat (JM).

Lower Foulridge Reservoir (SD888417): 3 Jack Snipe and 5 Common Snipe in Church Bay (Birdguides).

Houghton Bottoms (SD625267): 1pr Goosander + Grey Wagtail on the River Darwen (WB).

Dunsop Valley (SD653524): c40 Mallard, 15 Pheasant, 1 Carrion Crow, 9 Jackdaw & 1 Chaffinch in very wet and miserable conditions! (AAC).

Upper Rivington Reservoir (SD621147): Drake Ring-necked Duck still present early PM at least (Birdguides). View from the causeway on Horrobin Lane, SD622142 or from the public bridleways that run adj to the res.

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): Reservoir now full. Dabbling duck numbers much reduced as previous extensive feeding areas now flooded too deeply. 6 Cormorant, 60+Wigeon, 150+ Teal, 100+ Mallard, 2m Pochard, 2f Goldeneye, 3ad G B-b Gull, 1 Collared Dove (unusual here) (AAC).

Towneley Park (SD854307): 08.30hrs: 2 Dipper on the River Calder by the Garden Centre at SD858312. Early-mid morning is the best time for these birds (GM).

Fishmoor Reservoir (SD697260): Ad Med Gull roosted. Also, 3 Goosander, 2 Tufted, 1 Coot and 1 G.C. Grebe present (WCA).

Towneley Park (SD854307): 2 Dipper on the River Calder by the riverside playground this morning. Early-mid morning is the best time for these birds (GM).

Dean Clough Reservoir (SD715330): 09.55hrs: A female Greater Scaup on the upper reservoir. Also, 2 Stonechat (JM).

Fishmoor Reservoir (SD697260): 2 Goosander, 2 Tufted, 1 aberrant B.H. Gull in the roost and 2 Grey Wagtail (WCA).

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): 09:15-10:35hrs: 12 Cormorant, 1 Grey Heron, 17 Canada Goose, 466+ Wigeon, 600+ Teal, c180 Mallard, 6m Pintail, 1f Goldeneye, 3 Moorhen, 5 Coot, 2 (1m 1f) G.S.Woodpecker (AAC).

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): No sign of yesterdays Smew. 9 Cormorant, 2 Grey Heron, 350 Wigeon (including 200 that flew in from the east, presumably from Hellifield Flash, at 14.30hrs - JW), 500+ Teal, c120 Mallard, 12 (10m 2f) Pintail, 13 Tufted, 8 Pochard, 4 Goldeneye, 2 G B-b Gull, 2 Common Gull, 2 Coot (AAC, JW).

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): A redhead Smew seen from the hide. At 15.00hrs the bird was last seen moving out of view towards the area of Willows between the hide and causeway (JM).

Champion Moor (SD750530): 15.30hrs: 3 S. E. Owl and a ringtail Hen Harrier (MkB, JM, BJ).

Lower Foulridge Reservoir (SD888417): 1 Jack Snipe and 12 Common Snipe in Church Bay (BJ).

Towneley Park (SD854307): 08.30hrs: 2 Dipper on the River Calder by the Garden Centre at SD858312. Early-mid morning is the best time for these birds (GM).

Longridge: 1 Waxwing seen along Green Lane, just off Higher Road, at 11.00hrs, cSD608376 (GA).

Alston Reservoirs, Longridge (SD607362): A Peregrine perched on a Pylon adj to the reservoirs (DL per GA).

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): 2 Little Grebe, 19 Cormorant, 1 Grey Heron, 34 Greylag Goose, 37 Canada Goose, 215+ Wigeon (everywhere from New Close Bay to Hodder Inlet), 520+ Teal (most feeding on newly flooded land near Hodder Inlet), 330+ Mallard, 6 (5m 1f) Pintail, 1m Pochard, 7 Tufted Duck, 2m Goosander, 4 (2m 2f) Goldeneye, 2ad G B-b.Gull, 3 R-l.Partridge (AAC). Nearby, 8-10 Bullfinch at Cocklet hill in the Gisburn forest (DBu per AAC).

Champion Moor (SD750530): 1 S. E. Owl, 1 Peregrine and 1 Kestrel (AAC).

Beatrix Fell (SD663523): A ringtail Hen Harrier seen from the Newton-Dunsop Bridge road (GHo).

Towneley Park (SD854307): 08.30hrs: 2 Dipper on the River Calder by the Garden Centre at SD858312 (GM).

Towneley Park (SD854307): 09.00hrs: 2 Dipper on the River Calder by the Garden Centre at SD858312 (GM).

Roddlesworth Woods (SD662222): Mixed flock of 60+ Siskin and Redpoll in woodland adj to Lower Roddlesworth Reservoir, SD655222. Also, 2 G.S. Woodpecker, Nuthatch and Treecreeper in same area (WB).

Upper Rivington Reservoir (SD621147): 13.30hrs: Drake Ring-necked Duck still present with Tufted and Pochard flock (Birdguides). View from the causeway on Horrobin Lane, SD622142 or from the public bridleways that run adj to the res.

Longridge Fell (SD655405): A S.E. Owl quartering over Jeffrey Hill at dusk (Birdguides).

Champion Moor (SD750530): 15.00-15.30hrs: 2 (1rt, 1m) Hen Harrier (BJ, TL).

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): Morning: 4 Pintail, 3 Pochard, 14 Tufted, 5 Goldeneye, 70+ Wigeon, 430+ Teal, 1 Little Grebe, 71 Lapwing, 6+ Kestrel and a Green Woodpecker (MkB).

Rowley Lake, Burnley (SD863327): 1 Pochard, 2 Goldeneye, 2f Goosander and 1 G.C. Grebe. Kingfishers are regular at this site (Richard Colbran).

Red kite: More precise details of todays sighting: Seen at 12.45hrs from the Newton - Dunsop Bridge road, over the area of Hodder Bank Fell, SD671497. Also, 2 Common Buzzard, 3 Kestrel and a Raven (GM, RC).

Champion Moor (SD750530): 15.00-16.00hrs: 2 (1rt, 1m) Hen Harrier and a Peregrine. No S.E. Owls seen during the period (GM, RC).

Rowley Lake, Burnley (SD863327): 2pr Tufted, 30 Canada Geese and a Black Swan (Richard Colbran).

Waxwing: 10 flew NW over Stansfeld St, Bank Top, Blackburn, early PM, SD673274 (JW). Note that Weir St. pay+display car park, SD682277, in Blackburn Town Centre, much favoured by this species in the past 10 years, has plenty of Berries and is well worth regular checking whenever possible (WCA).

Upper Rivington Reservoir (SD621147): Drake Ring-necked Duck still present this afternoon, with Tufted and Pochard flock. Also, 1x1stw male Shoveler, 3 Teal, 2 Goldeneye, 2 G.C. Grebe and 2 Kingfisher (WCA). View from the causeway on Horrobin Lane, SD622142 or from the public bridleways that run adj to the res.

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): 09:55-11:30hrs: (Wildfowl rather flighty so Wigeon/Teal/Mallard numbers are minima) 16 Cormorant, 45+ Wigeon, 470+ Teal, 340+ Mallard, 13 (8m 5f) Tufted Duck, 9 (3m 6f) Goldeneye, 1f Goosander, 1 G B-b Gull, 1pr Bullfinch.

Grimsargh Reservoir (SD590346): 1 Whooper Swan, 28 Goosander, 20 Tufted, 9 Goldeneye and 1 G.C. Grebe (DJH). View only from the public footpath at SD592346.

Towneley Golf Course (SD852318): A Kingfisher on the stream by the 6th hole (GMo).

Upper Rivington Reservoir (SD621147): 11.30hrs: The drake Ring-necked Duck with 21 Pochard at the northern end of the reservoir (Birdguides).

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): 1 Common Buzzard, 4 Pintail, 5 Pochard, 6 Goldeneye, 8 Tufted, 1m Goosander, 60+ Wigeon, 550+ Teal (of which 460 were from the hide up into the bay). 2 Bullfinch and 40+ Siskin by the ruin, c1/2m beyond hide (MkB).

Grimsargh Reservoir (SD590346): 7 Shoveler (very unusual here), 8 Goosander, 17 Tufted, 9 Goldeneye, 1 G.C. Grebe and 1 Kingfisher (DJH).

Upper Rivington Reservoir (SD621147): 11.00hrs: Drake Ring-necked Duck at the northern end of the upper res with Pochard, viewed from the causeway on Horrobin Lane, SD622142 (Birdguides). Click here to view a few images of this bird from last winter.

Dunsop Valley (SD653524): The Red kite seen over Beatrix fell at 14.00hrs (GHo). Please note: The road up the Dunsop Valley to Brennand and Whitendale is private and there is no access for unauthorised vehicles. Birders are advised to park in Dunsop Bridge and walk or cycle up the valley.

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): 12.15-13.30hrs: 1 Little Grebe, 17 Cormorant, 232 Canada Geese, 204 Wigeon, 345 Teal, 158 Mallard and 6 Goldeneye (AAC).

Alston Reservoirs, Longridge (SD607362): An imm Peregrine over nearby Spout Farm Nurseries (GA, DL).

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): A staggering c1000 Teal, 300+ Wigeon, 12 Goldeneye, 11 Tufted, 1 Pochard, 8 Pintail, 1 Goosander, 1 ringtail Hen Harrier, 1 Peregrine and 1 Little Grebe. Also, this male Bullfinch caught and ringed (MkB). 1f Sparrowhawk (Andy Carson).

Dunsop Valley (SD653524): The Red kite flew south down the eastern side of the valley and over the end of Beatrix fell at 11.55hrs, presumably heading into the Hodder Valley. Also, 2 Raven, 1 Common Buzzard (WCA, WB). Please note: The road up the Dunsop Valley to Brennand and Whitendale is private and there is no access for unauthorised vehicles. Birders are advised to park in Dunsop Bridge and walk or cycle up the valley.

Blackburn Town Centre (SD680280): 5 Waxwing feeding on berries on Ainsworth St., between T.J. Hughes and the Market Hall at 13.20hrs, SD683281 (Pete Morris). Note that Weir St. pay+display car park, SD682277, has plenty of Berries and is well worth regular checking whenever possible (WCA).

Cant Clough Reservoir (SD897308): The Water Pipit on the overflow steps at the southern end of the dam early morning (Brian Stephenson).

Pendle Hill (SD803415): 09.30hrs: c35 Snow Bunting, 500m SSW of the trig point, but very mobile (JM).

New Laithe Farm, Newton (SD699487): A Barn Owl seen being mobbed by 4 Carrion Crow this morning (MkB).

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): 1f Shoveler, 3 Goldeneye, 7 Pintail, 12 Tufted, 16 Pochard, 200+ Wigeon, and approx 1000 each of Teal and Mallard, a tremendous show. Also 2-300 Lapwings flew over (MB, MkB).

Pendle Hill (SD803415): 2 Snow Bunting "between the two stiles" and 4 Golden Plover (PGri).

Darwen Parkway Woods (SD681256): Dipper and Grey Wagtail on R. Darwen below Stocks Bridge. Also, Sparrowhawk and a selection of woodland species (Dave Balding).

Higercroft Woods, Lower Darwen/Blackburn: 6 Common Redpoll reported, feeding on weeds adjacent to footpath near Rakes Bridge Car Park, Lower Darwen. Also, G.S. Woodpecker, 2 Bullfinch and Treecreeper amongst a selection of woodland species.(Dave Balding).

Roddlesworth Woods info centre (SD665214): 1f Bullfinch and 2 Reed Bunting (IC).

Belmont Reservoir (SD670170): 20+ Teal, 50+ Mallard, 20+ Canada Geese and 2pr Stonechat (IC).

Wayoh Reservoir (SD732168): A male Blackcap seen just below the Kennels at 11.00hrs (MBS).

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): 16 Cormorant, 5 Grey Heron, 194 Wigeon, 436 Teal, 236 Mallard, 8 (7m 1f) Pintail, 9 Tufted Duck, 4 (2m 2f) Goldeneye, 1 G B-b Gull, 2 L B-b Gull, 5 Moorhen, 3 Coot (AAC). 13 Pochard (MkB).

Cant Clough Reservoir (SD897308): The ringed Water Pipit feeding in the outflow at the southern end of the Dam, 09.00hrs at least (PGri, RA).

Dean Clough Reservoir (SD715330): Morning: A female Greater Scaup, 1 G.C. Grebe and a male Stonechat (AC, EO).

River Calder, Simonstone (SD775333): 1 Woodcock, 1 Sparrowhawk, 12 Siskin, 1 Bullfinch and 2 G.S. Woodpecker (CC per NR).

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): 35 Cormorant, 7 Canada Geese, 9 Greylag Geese, 100+ Wigeon*, c300 Teal, c350 Mallard, 6m Pintail, 5 (1m 4f) Tufted Duck, 1m Goldeneye, 1 Redshank, 3 R. L. Partridge, 1 Green Woodpecker. *A duck showing characters of American Wigeon was present with other Wigeon opposite the hide. Pale cheeks, very pale cream head stripe extending well onto the crown, green round the eye but body colour more reminiscent of female Wigeon. Could other observers be asked to keep a lookout for this bird? (AAC).

Wayoh Reservoir (SD732168): 2m Goosander, 2 Pochard, 5 Teal, 1 Goldeneye, 50+ Mallard, Kingfisher, G.S. Woodpecker and 6 Pied Wagtail (IC).

Red Kite: over Middle Knoll, Whitendale, SD657545, 12.00-12.15hrs at least (JM) and at 14.20hrs, when it again appeared over Middle Knoll, circled over Brennand and eventually flew S over Whin Fell down the W side of the Dunsop Valley, disappearing from view at 14.30hrs. The bird was fully feathered and not scruffy in any way. Also, 1 Common Buzzard, 2 Raven over Whin Fell and, in the gorse bushes by the junction of the two valleys, 1m Stonechat, 2+ Linnet (AAC, EO). Please note:The road up the Dunsop Valley to Brennand and Whitendale is private and there is no access for unauthorised vehicles. Birders are advised to park in Dunsop Bridge and walk or cycle up the valley to the Middle Knoll area

Grimsargh Reservoir (SD590346): 7 Goosander, 11 Goldeneye, 4 Wigeon and 1 Kingfisher (DJH).

Waddington (SD714438): 19 Grey Partridge, 1 Peregrine, 1 Tawny Owl and a Nuthatch (NW).

Siddows area, Clitheroe: Morning: 1 Peregrine flew East, 2 Jay, 1 Nuthatch. Of interest - a (presumed Pipistrelle) Bat actively flying and feeding over a field next to Fishes and Peggy Hill Farm, in broad daylight at 11:20 (AAC + EO)

Brennand Valley (SD645545): A Red Kite present, 12.00-12.20hrs at least, SD647534 (JM).

Hoghton Bottoms (SD630269): A Dipper and 3 Grey Wagtail on the River Darwen (WB).

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): The Great Grey Shrike was reported a mile into the Gisburn Forest at 11.30hrs. It then appeared between hide and ruin where we had it, in flight only, three times between 13.35-14.45hrs (MB, BB). 08:55-11:30hrs: 21 Cormorant, 3 Grey Heron, 16 Canada Goose, c80 Wigeon, 150 Teal, 3 (2m 1f) Pintail, 300 Mallard, 6 (3m 3f) Tufted Duck, 2 Goldeneye, 4 Moorhen, 4 Coot, 3 Kestrel, 1 ringtail Hen Harrier, 9 Stock Dove, 1 Short-eared Owl, min 3 Great Spotted Woodpecker (AAC). Could any visiting birdwatchers please leave notes in the logbook provided in the hide, as not all visiting birders have internet access and consequently do not know what has been seen - thank you.

Pendle Hill (SD803415): 10.15hrs: c50 Snow Bunting flew north over the trig point. Also, 3 Red Grouse present (J+AP). Afternoon: 3 Snow Bunting located, c1 mile west of the trig point at Scout Cairn (BJ, JW).

Cant Clough Reservoir (SD897308): Excellent views of a Jack Snipe near shoreline about half way round reservoir this afternoon (Mark Fanshaw). This bird has been present for c2 weeks (PGri).

Cant Clough Reservoir (SD897308): The ringed Water Pipit feeding in the corner of the reservoir at the southern end of the dam wall prior to 09.15hrs. This is the first sighting for a fortnight. (PGri).

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): 9 (8m, 1f) Pintail and 24 Wigeon from the hide (BB). No news either way on the G.G. Shrike today.

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): The Great Grey Shrike still present this afternoon, ranging between the hide (SD730567) and the ruin, c1/2 mile beyond (c.SD727573), though elusive at times. Also, 1+ ringtail Hen Harrier, 2 S.E. Owl, 1 Brambling, 2 Green and 4 G.S. Woodpecker in the area. 1m Goldeneye and 6 Tufted on the res (MkB, WCA, GHo).

Champion Moor (SD750530): 1 S.E. Owl early pm (IC, HS) and a ringtail Hen Harrier at 15.55hrs (MkB).

Boarsden (SD677504): No sign of the Red Kite during two 1 hour visits, late morning and mid-late afternoon. 1 ad Peregrine and 2 Common Buzzard (WCA).

Merrybent Hill (SD708569): A male Hen Harrier and a S.E. Owl at 15.00hrs (GHo).

Upper Foulridge Reservoir (SD895413): 3 Redshank, 100+ Lapwing, 6 Cormorant, 200+ Canada Geese, 12 Goosander, 4 Goldeneye (NR).

Fishmoor Reservoir (SD697260): 5 Goosander, 3 Tufted, 19 G.B.B. Gull, 150 Lapwing and 2 Grey Wagtail (WCA).

Champion Moor (SD750530): 14.40hrs: An untagged ringtail Hen Harrier (AAC).

Red Kite: SD677504: Seen at 08.30hrs over Boarsden, between Dunsop Bridge and Newton. Also, 3 Common Buzzard (MkB). The Kite was also seen here on 20th Nov, and is described as a scruffy individual with missing wing and tail feathers (JM).

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): No sign of the Great Grey Shrike mid-pm. 2 Pintail (JM). A pair of Lesser Spotted Woodpecker were reported in trees by the ruin, c1/2 mile past the hide, at 14.45hrs (per JM). More superb images of the GGS taken by Mark Breaks can be viewed by clicking here.

Leagram nr Chipping (SD642450): No sign of the Great Grey Shrike between 08.30-11.30hrs (JM) and no sign during the afternoon (AAC).

Leagram nr Chipping (SD642450) : A Great Grey Shrike seen well for 10 minutes at c08.45hrs, perched on top of a Hawthorn hedge, just past barn conversion running down right hand side of a track, then on a fence post, before moving across the field and out of sight. (DL, AL, GA). Click on highlighted grid ref to view OS Map of area.

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): The Great Grey Shrike still showing very well this afternoon, 100-200m past the hide. Click on the species to view an awesome photo of the bird taken today. Also, 1m Ruddy Duck, 1m Pintail, 90+ Pochard, 2 Tufted, 125+ Wigeon, 1 Goldeneye, 1 Little Grebe and 14+ Siskin nr feeding station (MkB).

Champion Moor (SD750530): 33 Golden Plover flew over late afternoon (JW).

Fishmoor Reservoir (SD697260): 1m Goosander, 2 Goldeneye, 2 Tufted Duck, 150 Lapwing and 2 Grey Wagtail (WCA).

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): The Great Grey Shrike although still mobile, showed very well for considerable periods throughout the day, 200-500yrds past the hide. Also, 200+ Wigeon, 60+ Pochard, 13 Tufted, 2 Goldeneye, Teal, 1 Little Grebe, Green + Gt. spotted Woodpeckers, small numbers of Brambling in the area and 1 ringtail Hen Harrier (MkB, JW, WCA).

Pendle Hill (SD803415): Morning: 1 Snow Bunting seen in flight twice, to the NW and W of the trig point and 15 Golden Plover flew over (JM).

Coal Clough Windfarm (SD890290): An untagged ringtail Hen Harrier flew over (AH).

SD765335: 1 Raven, 1 Sparrowhawk, 1pr Goosander, 1juv G.B.B. Gull, 1 Skylark and 2 Grey Wagtail (NR, CC).

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): The Great-Grey Shrike still present this afternoon, but extremely mobile, being seen on the opposite side of the res from the hide and also on both sides of the path between the hide and the ruin (c1/2 mile past hide), but not perching anywhere for long (MB). Also, 27+ Cormorant, 1 Grey Heron, 30 Wigeon, 90 Teal, c140 Mallard, 168 Pochard (my highest count at Stocks since c200 on 3 March 1997; highest ever count was 286 on 17 Feb 1985 - AAC),18 (9m 9f) Tufted, 1f Kestrel, 3 Red-legged Partridge, 1 Green Woodpecker (landed in dead tree where Lesser Spotted has been seen - no sign of LSW despite over 2 hour watch), 1 G S Woodpecker. (AAC, EO). 1m Pintail + Peregrine (MB).

Waxwing: 2, poss. 3, feeding on Sorbus at West Close Rd ,Barnoldswick, late morning (KS). No sign in two hours, early-mid-pm (BJ). Directions: Follow main Rd from Kelbrook to Barnoldswick, go into town centre then turn right on to Skipton Rd, before turning left where signs indicate Waste Transfer Station. The birds were feeding around Transfer Station car park, but come and go as there is an aggressive Mistle Thrush.

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): Lesser Spotted Woodpecker again reported in the area of the ruin, c1/2mile past the hide (per RSt, MkB). 29 Cormorant, 11 Wigeon, 26 Teal, 141 Mallard, 1 Tufted, 1 Goldeneye, 1f Goosander (AAC). 1 Green and 6+ G.S. Woodpeckers, 1 Pochard (MkB).

Red Kite: seen over Boarsden, between Dunsop Bridge and Newton at 12.55hrs, SD677504 (JM).

Parsonage Reservoir (SD700320): 27 Goosander to roost, 16 Goldeneye, 8 Tufted, 3 Pochard, 1 Wigeon, 1 G.C. Grebe, 105 Canada Geese and 2 Redshank (T+JD).

Rishton Reservoir (SD715300): 1 Oystercatcher and 2 Stonechat. No sightings of the Whinchat since 10th Nov (JM).

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): Afternoon: 3 Pochard, 1 Tufted, 1 Goldeneye, Teal, 1 G.C. Grebe, 1m Goosander, 2 Green + 4 G.S. Woodpeckers and 1m Bullfinch (MkB).

Don Valley, nr industrial estate (SD862339): 1m Blackcap with flock of L.T. Tits + Goldcrests, 4 Bullfinch and a Sparrowhawk (NR).

Lee Green Reservoir (SD880338): 1 Little Grebe, 4 Moorhen, Water Rail heard, 1 Kingfisher, 8 Bullfinch, 25+ Greenfinch, 3 Reed Bunting and a mixed flock of 150+ Fieldfare + Redwing (NR).

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): The mobile Great Grey Shrike perched in the line of trees at SD727564, 11.25hrs at least (JM). When perched here, the bird is best viewed by looking across to the opposite side of the reservoir from the small picnic area (old vicarage garden) between car park and hide.

Pendle Hill (SD803415): 09.45hrs: 6 Snow Bunting, 150m SW of trig point. Also, several sightings of ones and twos at various locations (JM).

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): Two visiting birders reported Lesser Spotted Woodpecker, (at dead tree 100 yds from old barn, 1/2 mile past hide). I went and could hear something tapping (as if feeding, not drumming) but could not see the bird responsible. Also present: 22 Cormorant, 33 P-f Geese >E, 45 Wigeon, 140 Teal, 58 Mallard, 1pr Pochard, 1m Tufted, 1rh Goldeneye, 1rh Goosander, 4 Great Spotted Woodpecker, 1 Green Woodpecker (heard). Plenty of birds, mainly Coal Tits at the two feeding stations.(AAC).

Withnell Fold Flash (SD614239): 4 Teal, 107 Canada, 1 Barnacle and 1 P-f Goose. Plenty of water now in the flashes (WB).

Rishton Reservoir (SD715300): 13.00-15.00hrs: No sign of the whinchat. 3 Stonechat, 2 G.C. Grebe and 2 Goosander (GM, RC).

Wood End sewage works (SD825335): Aythya hybrid resembling female Greater Scaup present (RC per GM).

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): The Great Grey Shrike ranging between isolated Hawthorns on the southern side of New Close Bay, SD725557, and trees opposite the hide, SD727566, from mid-morning until 14.25hrs when it flew across the reservoir towards the area of the car park, SD731565, but could not be relocated (MB, MkB). Also, a ringtail Hen Harrier seen twice in the area (WCA, JW).

Heasandford (SD858335): No sign of y/days Willow Tit despite searching (AH, NR). A fem/imm Blackcap present (AH).

Brambling: 1 (+2 Nuthatch) visiting feeders in observers Blackburn garden (Roger Hewitt).

Heasandford (SD858335): A Willow Tit seen in trees at the end of the wood, from the road-side, just before the stile on the left where the rivers join, with an active mixed party of Tits and Goldcrest this morning (NR).

Rowley Lake (SD863327): Morning:1 G.C. Grebe, 35 Siskin, 50 Goldfinch and 15 Lesser Redpoll at the upper end of the lake, SD868327 (NR).

SD862333 (Large field on R hand side of path from rowley to H'ford, just after farm): 6 Twite feeding within flock of Fieldfare and Redwing (NR).

Lee Green Reservoir (SD880338): 7 Tufted, 3 Gadwall (1m, 2f), 2 Wigeon (m+f), Large flocks of Redwing, Fieldfare and Starling totaling around 600+, 1 Water Rail, 4 Teal (2m, 2f),1 Grey Heron, 4 Bullfinch, 1 Raven, 6 Chaffinch, 3 Coal Tit, 8 Greenfinch, 1 Grey Wagtail. Also, a large green Parrot sp., flying around the inn and houses at the upper end of the res (NR).

Rishton Reservoir (SD715300): 3 Stonechat . Again no sign of the Whinchat (JM). For the record, click here to view an image of the bird, taken on 6th Nov.

Rishton Reservoir (SD715300): 5 Stonechat. The Whinchat not seen, but it does go missing (JM, WCA). If it is seen after this date, then it will constitute Lancashire's latest record (per 2002 LBR).

Dean Clough Reservoir (SD715330): 11.45-12.50hrs: 3 Goldeneye on lower res and the long-staying pair of Stonechat on the dry-stone wall running down from the wood to the upper res (AAC, EO).

Parsonage Reservoir (SD700320): 12.55-13.30hrs: 2 Wigeon, 3 Pochard, 3 Tufted (AAC, EO). 16.30-17.00hrs: 20 Goosander, 1 Teal, 1 Goldeneye, 29 Common Snipe, 300 Lapwing (T+JD).

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): 15.05-16.20hrs: Usual species inc: 48 Cormorant and c1000 Common Gull roosting on mud flat below hide (AAC).

Rishton Reservoir (SD715300): The Whinchat still present, in the rushy field at the west side of the main reservoir, SD712300. Also, 2 Stonechat (JM).

Brockholes Quarry (SD585305): The presumed escaped, blue colour ringed Little Egret again on the River Ribble adj to the site, ranging between Redscar Weir and Brockholes Bridge. Also, 1 Green Sandpiper (WCA).

Cant Clough Reservoir (SD897308): The Water Pipit showed well just down the overflow at the southern end of the dam mid-morning (JM).

Brockholes Quarry (SD585305): The blue-colour ringed, presumed escape, Little Egret again present on the River Ribble adj to the Quarry. This bird has wholly yellow feet, suggesting 'garzetta' (PR, WCA, LK). Also the 2nd site record of Snow Bunting (WCA).

Feniscowles Recreation Ground (SD645254): An adult Med Gull with c120 B.H. Gull briefly at 08.15hrs, before flock was flushed by Dogwalkers (WCA).

Parsonage Reservoir (SD700320): Female Greater Scaup, Goosander and 7 Goldeneye early morning (Birdguides).

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): 11:45-13:30hrs: 1 Little Grebe, 38 Cormorant, 240+ Canada Goose, 83 Wigeon, 31 Teal, 174 Mallard, 1m Tufted Duck, 4 (1m 3f) Goldeneye, 2 Great Black-backed Gull, 1 Treecreeper, and 2 G S Woodpecker, 2 Greenfinch, Blue, Gt, Coal and Long-tailed Tits & several Chaffinch at feeding station. (AAC).

Dinkling Green (SD643460): 36 Pink-footed Geese flew SW at 10.30hrs (AAC).

Late news for y/day: Siddows Hall, Clitheroe (SD727407): 2 Marsh Tit, 1 Nuthatch and 3 Bullfinch (EO per AAC).

Upper Foulridge Reservoir (SD895413): Morning: 1 Spotted Redshank, 1 Ringed Plover, 8 Common Snipe, 1 possible Jack Snipe and 8 Cormorant (NR).

River Calder (SD768335): 1 Raven, 1 female Merlin, 150+ B.H. Gull, 2x1stw G.B.B. Gull and 4 Grey Wagtail (NR).

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): 39 Cormorant, 1 Grey Heron, 360 Mallard, 4 Goldeneye, 6m Tufted, 57 (45m, 12 f/imm) Pochard, 118 Wigeon, 25+ Teal, 1 fem/imm Goosander, 2 G.S. Woodpecker (AAC, MB).

Brockholes Quarry (SD585305): Afternoon: 27 Tufted, 30 Teal, 7 Shoveler, 46 Mallard, 27 Pochard, 7 Goldeneye, 10 Mute Swan, 52 Coot, 27 Common Snipe, 4 Redshank and 1 Water Rail (WB).

Parsonage Reservoir (SD700320): 1f Greater Scaup, 4 Pochard, 2 Tufted, 3 Teal, 2 Wigeon, 7 Goldeneye and 1 Goosander (JD).

Dean Clough Reservoir (SD715330): 2 long-staying Stonechat favouring the wall that runs down to the upper Reservoir at SD710328. Also, 2 Pochard, 1 Tufted and 1 Goosander (JD).

Rishton Reservoir (SD715300): 3 Stonechat in the rushy field at the west side of the main reservoir, SD712300. No sign of the Whinchat, but it has been missed before (JM).

SD625414 (nr Hesketh Lane, Chipping): A Red Kite circled over the Loud Valley, before heading north towards Chipping at 11.30hrs. Also, Peregrine, 40 Fieldfare and 6 Skylark (PGre).

Parsonage Reservoir (SD700320): 5 Bewicks Swan reported in the afternoon. Also, female Greater Scaup, 2 Goosander, 6 Goldeneye and 1 Wigeon (Birdguides).

Cant Clough Reservoir (SD897308): The Water Pipit flushed from the corner of the res at the southern end of the dam (PGri).

Pendle Hill (SD803415): A male Snow Bunting, c1 mile west of the trig point nr Scout Cairn, 08.10hrs at least (JM).

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): 1m Common Crossbill at the Boardhouse for 5mins, before flying S/SW, also, Brambling in the area (PW). 2 Goldeneye, 1 Tufted, 4 Pochard, 42+ Wigeon, 30+ Teal, 1 Little Grebe, 1 G.C. Grebe, 16 Lapwings, 2 Brambling, 25 Fieldfare, 15 Redwing and a few Siskins and Redpoll (MkB). 2 Golden Plover, juv Peregrine and a Comma (JW).

Lee Green Reservoir (SD880338): 6 (2m, 4f) Gadwall, Wigeon, Teal and 3 Water Rail. The recent 'Ring necked Parakeet' is now thought to be a Conure from South America (MH per DW).

Roughlee (SD844403): c200 Pink-footed Geese flew east at 09.15hrs (Eric Tallet per DW).

Rishton Reservoir (SD715300): The Whinchat still present, in the rushy field at the west side of the main reservoir, SD712300. Also, 2 Stonechat present and 2 Brambling flew SE (WCA).

Parsonage Reservoir (SD700320): A female Greater Scaup, 1 Teal, 4 Goldeneye and 4 Pochard (T+JD).

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): 5 Brambling at the Boardhouse this morning. Bramblings have been regular around the Boardhouse at Stocks Res for the last 10 days or so - recent counts are 6 on the 29th Oct, 7 on the 30th Oct and 5 this morning (GWo). 100 Teal, c60 Lapwing, 3 R.L. Partridge (AAC).

Champion Moor (SD750530): Anna Lane End Farm, NW edge of Moor: 1 S.E. Owl (AAC).

An item of late news from 1st Nov: 5 Jack Snipe and 10 Common Snipe caught and ringed on private farmland nr Barley (GWo).

Rishton Reservoir (SD715300): The Whinchat still present this afternoon, in the rushy field at the west side of the main reservoir, SD712300 (JM).

Shuttleworth Industrial Park (SD781334): A Raven flew over this morning (CC per NR).

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): 15.00-16.30hrs: 1 G.C. Grebe, 45 Cormorant, 33 Wigeon, 51 Teal (decreasing), 330 Mallard, 2f Pochard, 5 (1m, 4f) Goosander, 1 Goldeneye, 2 G.B.B. Gull and c500 Common Gull to roost (AAC).

Rishton Reservoir (SD715300): The Whinchat and 2 Stonechat still present in the rushy field at the west side of the main reservoir, SD712300. Also, 2 more Stonechat on the fence to the left of Cut Lane, below the farm (JM).

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): The Great-Grey Shrike was reported in the log this morning, with no further details given (J. West per MkB). Afternoon: A ringtail Hen Harrier flew west over the hide and 2 Whooper Swan on the island (MkB).

Pleasington Old Hall Wood Nature Reserve (SD646270): 08.45-09.45hrs: 1 male Brambling, 30 Fieldfare and 20 Redwing (WCA).

Slade Lane/Huntroyde area (SD792352): A male Peregrine flew over. Also, Siskin, Bullfinch and Nuthatch in gardens along road side (NR, CC).

M65, Hapton: c30 Lapwing roosting on flat roof tops to north of m/way at 10.30hrs (Brian Minshull).

Cant Clough Reservoir (SD897308): The Water Pipit showed well on the shoreline at the southern end of the dam wall for 5 mins at 08.30hrs, before flying down the overflow (JM) and also seen briefly perched on the overflow wall this afternoon (GM, RC). The Pipit is ringed. Also, 18 Stock Dove in the area (JM).

Coldwell Reservoirs (SD903360): An adm Merlin flew west over the lower Reservoir at 11.55hrs (JM).

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): 100+ Pochard, 2 Tufted, 41 Wigeon, Teal, 2 Goldeneye, 2 Goosander, 2 Little Grebe and 1 G.C. Grebe (MB, MkB).

Brockholes Quarry (SD585305): 1 Water Rail, c60 Common Snipe, 5 Redshank (inc. the leucistic bird), 100 Lapwing, 10 Gadwall, 2 Wigeon, 10 Shoveler, c30 Teal, Pochard and Tufted (WCA).

Lee Green Reservoir (SD880338): 4 Teal, 3 Tufted, c9 Mallard, c3 Little Grebe, c30 Fieldfare, c10 Chaffinch, c5 Greenfinch, Song and Mistle Thrushes, 2-3 Reed Bunting, 1-2 Water Rail, A Parrot/Parakeet sp. (poss Ring-necked Parakeet), Grey and Pied Wagtail (Brian Minshull).

Downstram of Lee Green Res/Houghton Hagg Wood: Bullfinch, Goldcrest, Coal Tit, Treecreeper, Jay, c40 L.T. Tit, G.S. Woodpecker and Redwing. Also,a Parrot/Parakeet sp. NOT Ring-necked Parakeet (BM).

Lapwing: c40 roosting on flat roof tops to the SW of Sainsburys in Burnley town centre at 16.15hrs (BM).

Waxwing: 1 briefly in a tree opposite No's 184-186 Sycamore Avenue, Burnley at 08.50hrs (RC).

Rishton Reservoir (SD715300): The Whinchat and 2 Stonechat still present in the rushy field at the west side of the main reservoir, SD712300. (Keith Shorrock).

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): 8 (6ad, 2juv) Whooper Swan (AAC, NL). 36 Cormorant, 1 Grey Heron, min 77 Canada Goose, c45 Wigeon, 108 Teal, 175 Mallard, 1 f/imm Goldeneye, 1 G.B-b.Gull, 5 L.B-b.Gull, 2 Moorhen, 4 Coot, 1 Treecreeper, 2 (m + f) G.S.Woodpecker, 4 Lesser Redpoll (feeding in Alder near hide) plus usual Tits and Chaffinch at feeding station (AAC).

Dean Clough Reservoir (SD715330): 19 Whooper Swan flew NE at 16.20hrs (JM).

Lee Green Reservoir (SD880338): 2-3 Water Rail this morning. Also, a Ring-necked Parakeet seen in a near-by garden (MH per DW/AAC).

Rishton Reservoir (SD715300): The Whinchat still present in the rushy field at the west side of the main reservoir. Also, 2 Stonechat present (JM). According to the 2002 Lancs Bird Report, the latest county record of Whinchat is of one on 12.11.1979, so still a way to go yet (WCA).

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): 2 Pochard, 2 Goldeneye, 90 Wigeon, 120+ Teal, 1 G.C. Grebe, 1 Little Grebe, 1 kingfisher , 3 R.L. Partridge, 50+ Fieldfare, 1 Bullfinch, 1 Reed Bunting, 1 Tawny Owl, 6+ Goldcrest, 3 Jay with 2 G.S. Woodpecker at the feeding station (MkB).

River Irewell (cSD790200): 2 Kingfisher, Dipper, Grey Wagtail, Redwing and Fieldfare. Also, a Parrot sp. has been sighted in the area recently (Dale Pollard).

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): A Red Kite flew up the bay past the hide and was lost in foggy conditions as it headed NW up the Hodder inlet at c09.00hrs. Despite the foggy conditions, 32 Pochard, 4 fem/imm Goldeneye, 3 Tufted, 1 G.C. Grebe and good numbers of Teal and Wigeon were noted. 20 Coal Tit at the feeding station (located between car park and hide) (MB).

Cant Clough Reservoir (SD897308): A Water Pipit flushed from the shoreline this morning (PGri).

Brockholes Quarry (SD585305): A Little Egret bearing a blue colour ring was on the adj River Ribble below the weir at Redscar Woods mid-late afternoon. The bird flew high downriver at 16.55hrs (RSh, WCA).

Red Kite: flew south over the Trough Of Bowland road at SD627527, towards the Langden Intake area at 09.20hrs. Also 4 Stonechat at the above grid ref (MkB).

Rishton Reservoir (SD715300): The Whinchat still present in the rushy field at the west side of the main reservoir. Also, Stonechat present (JM).

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): 3 fem/imm Shoveler, 8 Pochard, 53+ Wigeon, 1 Goldeneye and 1 G.C. Grebe (MkB).

Lee Green Reservoir (SD880338): A large westerly movement of c2000 winter Thrushes (mainly Fieldfare and Redwing + some Blackbirds) over this morning. Also, 1pr Stonechat present (TL).

Brockholes Quarry (SD585305): 1 Yellowhammer and a Brambling >SW (JW). Also, a Jack Snipe. (WCA).

Late news for Sunday 26th October: 1 S.E. Owl at Twiston Moor (SD822429) by the crossroads (MN per JM).

An additional image of the Longridge Waxwing corpse of 26th Oct, showing the extent of the head injuries sustained by the impact against the window has been added to the existing images. Not for the Squeamish! - Click here to view.

Waxwing: 1 found freshly dead (within last 24hrs) as the result of a collision with a window at a Longridge house. The location of the corpse being only c1/2 mile from Beacon Fell Caravan Park where a sighting occurred on 23rd Oct, so presumed same individual (P. Bainbridge).

Pendle Hill (SD803415): A male Snow Bunting, c1mile west of summit nr the circular stone shelter, 07.25hrs at least (JM).

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): 3 Whooper Swan by the Island, 1 Shelduck, 1 Tufted, 7 Pochard, 200+ Teal, 90 Wigeon, 2 G.C. Grebe, 40+ Cormorant, 20+ Lapwing, 1 ringtail Hen Harrier seen opp hide, 1juv Peregrine, hundreds of Fieldfare in the area. Birds seen along the Red Trail inc: Siskin, Lesser Redpoll, L.T. Tit, Goldcrest, Treecreeper, several Bullfinch, 2 Green Woodpecker and Jay (Breaks Family).

Champion Moor (SD750530): 4 Short-eared Owl, 1ad Peregrine, 1pr Stonechat and Reed Bunting (Breaks family, WCA, WB, JM).

Heasandford (SD852338): 10 Lesser Redpoll + large mixed Tit flock inc. Goldcrest and Treecreeper (NR, CC, DJP).

Rowley Lake (SD862327): 3 Kingfisher, 3 Wigeon, 1 G.C. Grebe, 1 Little Grebe and a Brown Hawker Dragonfly (NR, CC, DJP).

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): A Rock Pipit was on the stretch of shoreline below Rushton Hill, SD730554, early pm only. A Kingfisher by the Dam and good numbers of Fieldfare at the fishery end. (WCA, JW).

Upper Foulridge Reservoir (SD895413): 33 Common Snipe and a Kingfisher (BJ).

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): No sign of the G.G. Shrike between 16.30-17.30hrs today. Also, no mention in the hide logbook (GM, RC). The last known sighting of the Shrike being late morning yesterday when it was seen in trees to the left of the causeway when looking out over the main reservoir, late morning (EO), but couldn't be relocated between 15.45-17.00hrs (GM, RC).

Champion Moor (SD750530): 17.45-18.15hrs: 1 male Hen Harrier, 2 S.E. Owl, 3 Kestrel, 20 Redwing, 200+ Fieldfare and 35+ Meadow Pipit (GM, RC).

Beacon Fell View Caravan Park (SD617384): No sign of the Waxwing this morning. 2 Goldeneye on the reservoir, 1 Lesser Redpoll and small numbers of Blackbird and Fieldfare (RSt.)

Waxwing: 11.30hrs: 1 reported at Beacon Fell View Caravan Park, NE of Longridge, SD617384, at the east end of the reservoir (Birdguides).

Rishton Reservoir (SD715300): The Whinchat and 2 Stonechat still present, in the same rushy field at the west side of the main reservoir (JM).

Parsonage Reservoir (SD700320): A Common Buzzard flew west at 11.15hrs. Also, 7 Tufted, 4 Pochard and 6 Goldeneye (T+JD).

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): The Great-Grey Shrike still c100m north of the hide at SD730569, 12.20hrs at least (JM, per TD). Also, 69+ Wigeon, 3 Tufted, 6 Pochard, 1 Goldeneye, Teal, 1 G.C. Grebe, 1 Green Woodpecker, 2 Sparrowhawk, a few Lesser Redpoll, 12+ Siskin and a Brambling (MkB, MB). 1 Peregrine (BJ).

Champion Moor (SD750530): 2 Little Owl. Also, 105+ Lapwing over (MB, MkB).

Alston Reservoirs, Longridge (SD608362): A Peregrine over Spout Farm (GA).

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): A Great-Grey Shrike 300yrds north of the car park at SD730569 (Birdguides). 13.20-16.20hrs: 2ad Whooper Swan off the NW tip of the island, 1 Little Grebe, 1 G.C. Grebe, 35 Cormorant, 2 Grey Heron,133 Canada Geese, 76 Wigeon, 164 Teal, 132 Mallard, 3m Pochard, 4 Tufted Duck, 1 f/imm Goosander, 1 f/imm Goldeneye, 1 Green Woodpecker (heard), 2 G.S. Woodpecker, 1 Red-legged Partridge (again feeding with Pheasants at Hodder inlet), c20 Redwing, 40+ Fieldfare, 1m Bullfinch, min 6 Reed Bunting (AAC).

Swinden Reservoir (SD888334): 8 Whooper Swan present morning at least (TL per BJ).

Rishton Reservoir (SD715300): The Whinchat and 2 Stonechat still present, in the same rushy field at the west side of the main reservoir, 16.20hrs at least (JM).

Brockholes Quarry (SD585305): 1 Jack Snipe, 18 Common Snipe, 1 Redshank, 10 Gadwall, 7 Shoveler, 7 Goldeneye, 18 Teal, c26 Tufted and Pochard (WCA).

Champion Moor (SD750530): 13.00hrs: 1 Short-eared Owl flushed by Kestrel and seen again between 16.30-16.45hrs when hunting actively (AAC).

Merrybent Hill (SD708569): A ringtail Hen Harrier and a Little Owl (GHo per AAC).

Parsonage Reservoir (SD700320): A Short-eared Owl seen behind Parsonage Farm at 11.00hrs (T+JD).

Rishton Reservoir (SD715300): A Whinchat on fence to the west of the main reservoir and 2 Stonechat on the fence below the dam (JM).

Brockholes Quarry (SD585305): 1 Jack Snipe, 1 male Merlin, 1 Water Rail, 10 Gadwall, 3 Shoveler, 5 Goldeneye, 28 Pochard, 26 Tufted and 9 Teal (WCA).

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): 13 Tufted, 26 Pochard, 2 Pintail, 2 Goldeneye, 98 Wigeon, 105+ Teal, 4 Redpoll sp., 5 Siskin and small numbers of Fieldfare + Redwing (MkB).

Parsonage Reservoir (SD700320): 6 Goldeneye, 2 Pochard and 6 Tufted (MkB).

No sign of yesterdays G.G. Shrike at SD932398 in a 2hr search this morning (BJ).

Champion Moor (SD750530): 2 Short-eared Owl, Sparrowhawk, Kestrel and 50 Fieldfare (CTr).

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): 42 Cormorant, 2 Grey Heron, c80 Wigeon, 60 Teal, c180 Mallard, 7m Pochard, 6 Tufted, 8 Moorhen, 6 Coot. 5 Siskin + 1m Bullfinch in the vicinity of the feeding station (AAC).

Jackdaw: Flocks of 100+ flying north at Stocks, Stephen Moor, Champion Moor and Sawley, presumably to a large roost somewhere (AAC). Anybody know the location?

Great-Grey Shrike: Seen from the footpath between Wycollar and Laneshawbridge for 10 mins today, grid ref: SD932398 (Bill Duerden per BJ). No sign late afternoon, but 1000+ Fieldfare, 6 Swallow and 7 Siskin over (JM).

Parsonage Reservoir (SD700320): No visual sightings of the Richards Pipit all day, but one observer (GHo) was confident that he heard the bird call twice around mid-day. With the Landowners permission, the field in which the bird was frequenting yesterday (and also adjacent fields) were walked by several observers late afternoon with no success, just 20 Meadow Pipit and a Wheatear. The female Greater Scaup still present. 1 Twite and 2 Swallow flew SW (GHo).

Brockholes Quarry (SD585305): A poss Jack Snipe, 10 Common Snipe, c150 Lapwing, 2 Goosander, 3 Shoveler, 3 Goldeneye (WB).

SD836355: A flock of 1000+ Thrushes, mainly Fieldfare, Also a singing male Reed Bunting and a Kingfisher (NR).

Parsonage Reservoir (SD700320): The Richards Pipit relocated in fields on the SE side of the main reservoir, spending 2hrs from mid afternoon in the field at SD701318 where it showed well on+off, but can also range all fields adj to both the lower and upper reservoirs (see y/days sighting) (WCA, MkB, JM, AH, DBi, BJ) . The Pipit has been initially located on both days as a result of it flying of its own accord. When it decides to fly it usually calls frequently and is locatable with patience by scanning the fields. Please do not enter these private fields. Parsonage Rd is a busy road with cars often travelling at speed along the causeway. Please park with care. - A Rock Pipit flew N/NE at 15.00hrs (WCA, MkB). Also, a female Greater Scaup present for the 2nd day, 52 Canada Geese, 19 Mallard, 4 Pochard, 7 Tufted, 2 f/imm Goldeneye, c175 Lapwing, c2000 Starling, 5 Fieldfare, 3 Redwing (AAC, EO).

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): 1 Little Grebe, 2 G.C.Grebe, 1 Grey Heron, 30 Cormorant, 223 Canada Geese, 3 Goosander, 111 Lapwing, 3 Pintail, 42 Wigeon, c130 Teal, c90 Mallard, 1m Pochard, 2m Tufted, 1 G B-b Gull (usual bird with lame left foot), 7 L B-b Gull, 1 Sparrowhawk at feeding station where also 2 G.S.Woodpecker, several Coal Tit, 3 Great Tit but only 1 Blue Tit, and also 1m Bullfinch by the church (AAC, MkB).

SD858335: 8 Lesser Redpoll, 1 Bullfinch and a large mixed flock of L.T. Tits and Goldcrest (NR).

SD863333: 150+ Lapwing, 1 Golden Plover and 100+ Redwing and Filedfare (NR).

SD862327: 1 G.C. Grebe, 1 G.S. Woodpecker. Of interest, also 1 Brown Hawker and 1 Common Darter (NR).

Parsonage Reservoir (SD700320): A Richards Pipit seen in flight only at 14.45hrs, the bird calling several times (WCA). The Pipit flushed from the field closest to the jcn of York Rd and Parsonage Rd at SD701322, between the upper res and York Rd and was seen to land in the area of the trig point to the north of the upper res at SD702325. Despite searching by 5 observers until 18.30hrs, there were no subsequent sightings. Also, a Greater Scaup, 3 Tufted and a fem/imm Goldeneye on the upper reservoir, 8 Wigeon on the lower reservoir (JM).

Colne (SD890400): An immature Gannet seen flying SW over the town early evening (KS).

Dunsop Bridge area: 6 Common Buzzard, c50 Fieldfare and a Nuthatch (EO, MO).

Jackhouse Reservoir (SD743260): 14.00hrs: 30+ Fieldfare on hawthorns by the viewpoint at SD743254 with 20+ Redwing (Birdguides).

Lee Green Reservoir (SD880338): Morning: An untagged male Hen Harrier, 15 Feildfare and 25+ Redpoll >N. Also 4 Goldcrest present. Late afternoon: 5 Swallow and a mixed flock of 400 Fieldfare and Redwing >E (NL).

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): 08.00-08.50hrs: 150+ Fieldfare, 50+ Redwing, 26+ Redpoll, 33 Wigeon, 1 Tufted, 200+ Teal, 2 Little and 3 G.C. Grebe (MkB).

Brockholes Quarry (SD585305): 43 Tufted Duck, 26 Pochard, 10 Shoveler, 4 Gadwall, 25 Teal, 4 Wigeon, 1 Dunlin and 31 Common Snipe. Also, 1m Merlin, 2 Swallow, 2 Siskin, 80 Fieldfare and 90 Redwing >S in two hours mid-pm (WCA).

Brockholes Quarry (SD585305): 1 Water Rail, c30 Common Snipe, 9 Golden Plover >SE, 250 Lapwing, 1 Green and 1 Common Sandpiper, 28 Tufted, 26 Pochard, c25 Teal, 2 Goosander, 5 Gadwall, 8 Shoveler. 40 Fieldfare, 90 Redwing and 2 Redpoll sp. flew north between 11.00-13.00hrs (WCA).

Brockholes Quarry (SD585305): 2 Water Rail (new images added today) showing continuously between 15.00-17.30hrs at least, ranging between the SW and SE corners of the main pool, 1 Green and 1 Common Sandpiper, 24 Golden Plover, 350 Lapwing, 30 Snipe, 9 Little Grebe, 1 G.C. Grebe, Tufted, Pochard, Shoveler, Gadwall and Teal (WCA, PB).

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): 1 Pochard, 2 Tufted, 9 Wigeon, plenty of Teal, 1 Little and 1 G.C. Grebe (MB).

Champion Moor (SD750530): 4 Grey Partridge nr Black Moss Farm, SD746523 (PMo).

Lee Green Reservoir (SD880338): Redwing present in double figures this morning (PGri).

Brockholes Quarry (SD585305): 1 Dunlin, 2 Golden Plover, c30 Common Snipe, 150 Lapwing (WCA).

Brockholes Quarry (SD585305): 1 Merlin, 1 Water Rail, 1 Common Sandpiper, 24 Common Snipe (WCA).

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560):1m Goldeneye, 18 Pochard, 6 Tufted, plenty of Teal, 2 G.C. Grebe, 1 Little Grebe, 2 Goosander. Also, plenty of activity at the feeding station between car park and hide, inc. G.S. Woodpecker and Coal Tits (BB).

Carrion Crow: 16.40hrs: The white individual again by the A6068 at cSD780331 (GMo).

Kestrel: Of interest, a female noted attempting to take Chaffinch on two occasions from a birdtable in the observers Waddington garden today (NW).

Brockholes Quarry (SD585305): 1 Peregrine, 1 Common Sandpiper and a similar number of Wildfowl to 6th Oct. (WCA).

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): 08.35-09.15hrs: 12 Cormorant, 1 Grey Heron, 15 Wigeon, 226 Teal (further increase - most still in eclipse), 114 Mallard, 1m Pochard, 2 Tufted Duck, 1 Great Black-backed Gull (same 3S bird with lame left foot), 1 Kestrel (AAC).

Carrion Crow: The white individual again by the A6068 at SD780331 (GMo, RC).

Brockholes Quarry (SD585305): 4 Knot >W @ 09.35hrs, 1 Dunlin >SW, 2 Redshank, 20 Snipe, 150 Lapwing, 10 Gadwall, 8 Shoveler, 25 Tufted, 22 Pochard, 41 Teal, 1 Common Buzzard and 1 Peregrine. 2 Swallow and 25 Redwing >SW (WCA).

Carrion Crow: The white individual again by the A6068 at SD780331 (Gareth Morgan).

Brockholes Quarry (SD585305): A pale phase Honey Buzzard appeared from the SE at 15.55hrs and was watched for 10 mins as it headed slowly NE (upriver) until lost to view at 16.05hrs (JW, LK, RSh). No sign of the Garganey for the 2nd day. Also, 1 Peregrine, 1 Water Rail, 2 House Martin, 1 Redpoll sp. and 5 Siskin >S. 27 Skylark >SW, 1 Nuthatch at the feeding station, 9+ Gadwall, 7+ Shoveler, c25 Teal, 22 Pochard, 25 Tufted Duck, c20 Snipe, 1 Common Sandpiper, 1 Redshank, 1 Curlew, c200 Lapwing and 2 Grey Wagtail (WCA, WB, LP).

Upper Foulridge Reservoir (SD895413): 1juv Little Stint present for the 4th day, 12.30hrs at least. Also, 1 Common Sandpiper and 19 Common Snipe (BJ).

Slipper Hill Reservoir (SD874420): 1 Common Buzzard and 20 Swallow over this morning (BJ).

Upper Foulridge Reservoir (SD895413): 1juv Little Stint present for the 3rd day, 11.20hrs at least (BJ).

Lower Foulridge Reservoir (SD888417): The juv Grey Plover was present until 08.30hrs only, when it flew west (KS).

Brockholes Quarry (SD585305): The Water Rail showing in the SW corner reed-bed at 14.30hrs, 1 Common Sandpiper, 15+ Snipe, 200 Lapwing, 36 Tufted Duck, 24 Pochard, 1 G.C. Grebe, 5 Little Grebe, 9 Shoveler, 9 Gadwall, c30 Teal, 1 Goosander, 1 Common Buzzard, 20+ Goldfinch and a Nuthatch again at the feeding station (LP, WB, WCA).

Champion Moor (SD750530): 2 Short-eared Owls showed well at 18.00hrs (Colin Troughton).

Salmesbury Bottoms (SD622285): Late afternoon: 2 Common Buzzard, Nuthatch, Bullfinch, Willow Warbler and Kingfisher (WB).

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): 09.15-10.55hrs: 2 Little Grebe, 2 G.C. Grebe, 2 Grey Heron, 25 Cormorant, 27 Canada Geese, 22 Wigeon, 190 Teal, 249 Mallard, 4 Tufted Duck, 1 fem/imm Goosander and 1 G.B.B. Gull. 1m Bullfinch by road at Cocklet Hill (AAC).

Lower Foulridge Reservoir (SD888417): 1juv Grey Plover present for the 2nd day, 11.20hrs at least. Also, 1m Gadwall and 7 Swallow (BJ).

Upper Foulridge Reservoir (SD895413): 1juv Little Stint present for the 2nd day, 11.20hrs at least. Also 1 Dunlin (BJ).

Waddington (SD714438): 14 Grey Partridge in observers front garden. Also, a Little Owl (NW).

Langden Intake (SD628511): A Ring Ouzel feeding on berries nr the intake house and 9 Stonechat by Langden Brook, just beyond the pumphouse (per LDBWS website).

Brockholes Quarry (SD585305): The juv Garganey present for the 36th day. Also, 1 Water Rail, 1 Common Sandpiper and 2 Kingfisher (JW).

Lower Foulridge Reservoir (SD888417): 1juv Grey Plover, 10 Swallow and a Chiffchaff (BJ).

Upper Foulridge Reservoir (SD895413): 1juv Little Stint and 1 Dunlin (BJ).

Champion Moor (SD750530): 2 Short-eared Owl showing late afternoon (GHo), and at 19.15hrs, also Little Owl (WCA).

Fishmoor Reservoir (SD697260): 2 Golden Plover, 5 Tufted Duck, 1pr Stonechat, 3juv Wheatear and 80+ Goldfinch (WB).

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): 50+ Lesser Redpoll, 10+ Linnet, 12 Wigeon, 2 G.C. Grebe, 60+ Lapwing and a Tawny Owl (MkB).1 Redwing (GHo).

Spade Mill Reservoirs, Longridge (SD618375): 1 Wheatear, 2 Grey Wagtail and several Meadow Pipit (LP).

R.Ribble 1km N of Sawley Bridge - (SD778475): 1 Kingfisher (definitely separate birds). Other than corvids (200+ Jackdaw around Skirden) there were few other birds to be seen (AAC).

Brockholes Quarry (SD585305): The juv Garganey present for the 35th day. Also, 1 Water Rail, 1 Green Sandpiper, 2 Common Sandpiper, 24 Pochard, 35 Tufted Duck, 23 Mute Swan, 1 G.C. Grebe, 1juv Peregrine and 2 Siskin (JW).

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): 17.15-18.15hrs: Usual species inc.94 Teal and 64 Lapwing (AAC).

Towneley Park, Burnley (SD859305): 12.10hrs: 1 Common Buzzard moobed by Corvids, then drifted west towards Hambledon Hill (GG, Gareth Morgan).

Cliviger Fishponds (SD868294): 2 Chiffchaff. Also of interest, Southern Hawker, Brown Hawker and a late Blue-tailed Damselfly (AH).

Brockholes Quarry (SD585305): The juv Garganey present for the 34th day. Also, 1juv Knot, 1 Golden Plover, 1 Green Sandpiper, 1 Common Sandpiper and 1 Dunlin (JW).

Reedyford Road, Nelson: A Peregrine eating a kill on the chimney with the mobile phone masts attached (KS).

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): 16:50-18:05hrs: 1 Little Grebe, 4 Great Crested Grebe, 1 Grey Heron, 32 Cormorant, 13 Wigeon, 78 Teal (some beginning to develop breeding plumage - keeping a good eye out for the Green-winged should it return!), 41 Mallard, 6 Tufted Duck, 2 Kestrel, 1 Jay, 4 Linnet.

Brockholes Quarry (SD585305): The juv Garganey present for the 32nd day (JW).1 Water Rail showed well mid-late morning and this evening in the SW corner reedbed. Also, 1+ Common Buzzard in the area, 5 Siskin and a Lesser Redpoll flew south, 3 Common Sandpiper, 1 Green Sandpiper, 350 Lapwing, c60 Snipe, 8 Pink-footed Geese flew west, a nice selection of wildfowl inc. Gadwall, Shoveler, Tufted Duck, Teal and Pochard. 5 Siskin and a Lesser Redpoll flew south (WCA, LP, WB, TD, GH, RC).

Waddington (SD714438): 12 Grey Partridge, 1 Common Buzzard and a Tawny Owl (NW).

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): 11 Wigeon, 2 Tufted Duck, lots of Teal, 3 G.C. Grebe, 40+ Cormorant, 64 Lapwing and 70+ Linnet (MkB).

Huntroyde nr Padiham (SD789355): 2 Redwing flew over this morning (Conrad Chadwick per NR).

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): 14.05-15.40hrs: 3 G.C. Grebe, 38 Cormorant, 1 Grey Heron, 242 Canada Geese, 8 Wigeon, 25 Teal, 30 Mallard, 3 Tufted Duck, 1 fem/imm Goosander, 60 Lapwing, 2 Kestrel, 3 Rook (feeding - unusual here), c20 Lesser Redpoll (AAC).

Brockholes Quarry (SD585305): 12.00-17.00hrs: The Garganey not seen this afternoon. Did anyone else see it today? 1 Water Rail showing very well on+off in the SW corner reedbed, 2 Common Sandpiper, c60 Common Snipe, Peregrine, 2 Sand Martin, 30 Siskin flew south, 15 Pochard, 25 Tufted Duck, 11 Gadwall, 7 Shoveler, 30+ Teal , 45 Wigeon, Peregrine, 2 Sand Martin, 30 Siskin flew south. A Nuthatch at the feeding station is a decent record away from the nearby woodland (WCA, WB, LP).

Brockholes Quarry (SD585305): The juv Garganey present for the 30th day. Also, a Water Rail, 2 Common Sandpiper, 1juv Golden Plover, c60 Common Snipe, 1ad Common Redshank, 1 Pintail, 23 Pochard, 28 Tufted Duck, 11 Gadwall, 7 Shoveler, 30+ Teal (WCA).

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): 17.30-19.00hrs: 3 G.C.Grebe, 41 Cormorant, 3 Grey Heron, 49 Canada Goose, 3 Wigeon, 74 Teal, 66 Mallard, 3 Tufted Duck, 1m Pochard, 3 f/imm Goosander, 13 Moorhen, 47 Lapwing, 1 Curlew, c500 Common Gull, 40+B-h.Gull, c20 L.B-b.Gull (all gulls to roost opp. hide), Tawny Owl heard, Green Woodpecker heard, Jay, mixed Tit flock with several Goldcrest (AAC, MkB).

Brockholes Quarry (SD585305): The juv Garganey present for the 28th day. Also, a female Greater Scaup, 22 Pochard, 25 Tufted Duck, 1 Water Rail, 10 Gadwall, 7 Shoveler, 30+ Teal and Wigeon (WCA).

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): 5 Wigeon, 4 Tufted Duck, 75 Teal, 4 Goosander, 35 Lapwing, 1 Tawny Owl and 31 Cormorant (MkB).

Champion Moor (SAD750530): 3 Skylark and 200+ Meadow Pipit in the Champion Moor Flood field (MkB).

Brockholes Quarry (SD585305): The juv Garganey present for the 27th day. Also, 1 Water Rail, 2 Common Sandpiper, 3 Shoveler, 2 Pintail, 7 Gadwall, 28 Teal, 35 Wigeon and 2 Reed Warbler (WCA, WB, MkB).

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): 18.05-19.20hrs: 4 G.C. Grebe, 19 Cormorant (to roost), 3 Grey Heron, 6 Wigeon, 42 Teal, 211 Mallard, 1m Pochard, 3 Tufted Duck, 5 fem/imm Goosander, 3 Lapwing, 1juv Curlew, 10 Moorhen, 5 Coot, c500 Common Gull, c25 B.H. Gull, c80 L.B.B. Gull, 1 Green Woodpecker and 1 Tawny Owl heard (AAC).