Jan

Weir St Pay & Display Car Park, Blackburn (SD682277): c100 Waxwing in area today, with birds also seen in trees at the bottom of Montague St., SD678278 (LK, WCA). They also perch/feed in trees on St. Peters St., SD679277 and in the Kwik Fit tree, SD682278.

Lomeshaye Marsh (SD847377): 2 Water Rail, 2 Jack Snipe, 16 Common Snipe, 2 singing male Song Thrush, 3 Goldcrest. For info, Water Rail were present in summer and may have bred (AH).

Weir St Pay & Display Car Park, Blackburn (SD682277): 80 Waxwing 08.45-09.00hrs at least (B&JC). Not far from Weir St., c75 Waxwing in trees at the bottom of Montague St., SD678278 (DBi). The birds also perch/feed in trees on St. Peters St., SD679277 and in the Kwik Fit tree, SD682278.

Parsonage Reservoir (SD700320): Adf Greater Scaup, 16 Goldeneye (3m 15f), 2 Pochard, flock 100+ Fieldfare in fields nr. Parsonage Farm also flock 1000+ Starlings in the area (B&JC).

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): 1m Ruddy Duck, 1pr R.b.Merganser, 58 Pintail, 50 Wigeon, 5 Tufted, 6 Goldeneye, 420 Teal , 1 Little Grebe, 2 Greylag, 24 Cormorant (MkB).

Dean Clough Reservoir (SD715330) - Bowley 10.00-13.00hrs: 1pr Goldeneye, several hundred Redwing & Fieldfare in area (B&JC).

Commonside, Whalley (SD723378): 10.05-11.25hrs: 1 Shelduck (flew in from W and circled as though going to land in new Calderstones housing estate!), 2 Jay, 2 Tree Sparrow, c15 House Sparrow (AAC, EO)

Weir St Pay & Display Car Park, Blackburn (SD682277): "Well over a hundred" Waxwing in the area, 13.00hrs at least (Nigel Baker). This morning the birds were moving between here and berry bearing/perching trees on St. Peters St., SD679277. They also perch in the Kwik Fit tree, SD682278 (WCA).

Parsonage Reservoir (SD700320): Adf Greater Scaup, 2 Greylag Goose, 33 Canada Goose, 21 Mallard, 1pr Pochard, 5 (1m 4f) Goldeneye, 1f Scaup, 1 Peregrine, 1 Sparrowhawk, c55 Fieldfare, c25 Redwing (AAC, EO, DBi).

Rishton Reservoir (SD715300): No sign of Brent Goose. 16 G.C. Grebe, 5 Cormorant, 5 Canada Goose, 13 Mallard, 1 Moorhen, 13 Coot, c100 G.B-b.Gull, c1000 H.Gull, c100 B-h.Gull (DBi, ASD, AAC, EO).

Rishton Reservoir (SD715300): An adult dark-belllied Brent Goose showing well on the western side of the main reservoir, 15.10hrs at least. The first ELOC record since one by the River Calder at Altham / Martholme on 5th April 1998. Also, adult Iceland Gull mid-afternoon (JW). 128 G.B.B. Gull counted at 15.00hrs and 15 Teal (WCA).

Fishmoor Reservoir (SD697260): 2 (1stw + 2ndw) Iceland Gull roosted (JW, WCA, DBi, SGF) Note: Only main Fishmoor pre-roost checked this evening, so more 'white-wingers may have roosted. Birds were still coming in at dusk.

Weir St Pay & Display Car Park, Blackburn (SD682277): 55 Waxwing present this afternoon (Birdguides).

Rawtenstall: 17 Waxwing on rowans along the track to factory shops off Fallbarn Road near Asda at 15.00hrs (Birdguides).

Common Buzzard: Flew south over observers home at Sunnybower, Blackburn (ASD).

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): 14.00-15.30hrs: 30 Cormorant, 2 Grey Heron, 80+ Wigeon, 200+ Teal, 10+ Pintail, 250+ Mallard, 2m Pochard, 7m Tufted Duck, 3 (1m 2f) Goldeneye, 3 Moorhen, 6 Coot (AAC).

Whinney Hill Tip, Altham (SD757305): 2 (1stw + 2ndw) Iceland Gull, 1x1stw Glaucous Gull present this afternoon, until 15.40hrs at least (ASD). All birds are likely to have roosted at Fishmoor Res.

Fishmoor Reservoir (SD697260): 2 (2ndw + adult) Iceland Gull roosted (DBi, JW, WCA). A minimum of several thousand large Gulls roosted this evening, with lots of birds still coming in at 16.30hrs in near total darkness. Also, 1pr Wigeon, sev Goosander. Click on site to view latest site guide of Fishmoor Res - includes details of new, improved viewing / access.

Weir St Pay & Display Car Park, Blackburn (SD682277): 34 Waxwing present morning at least (MB).

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): 3 (1m, 2 f/imm) Common Scoter present, a highly unusual mid-winter record. Also, 1pr R.B. Merganser, 23 Pintail, 8 Goldeneye. 6 Bullfinch > west over the island viewpoint (JW).

Pink-footed Geese: 120+ > west over Fence, SD825374, at 15.00hrs. At Altham, SD774331, 75 > west at 15.35hrs, also c70 grounded birds here (JM).

Darwen Parkway Woods (SD681256): A Kingfisher on the River Darwen (B&JC).

Weir St Pay & Display Car Park, Blackburn (SD682277): 35 Waxwing present 13.00hrs at least. Plenty of berries here (WB, ASD, DBi, Nigel Baker). The birds also perching in single Tree in nearby Kwik Fit car park. A 1stw Glaucous Gull flew west with 6 large Gulls at 12.40hrs (ASD).

Burnley (SD83): Waxwings: 50+ in the top of large lombardii poplars in Thompson Park. 27 feeding on Whitebeam berries on Ridge Rd. mid-pm (GG).

Burnley (SD83): c200 Waxwing flew over Thompson park and appeared to follow the roosting starling into the large Leylandii next to the boat house, but not conclusive as the light was fading fast (GG).

Weir St Pay & Display Car Park, Blackburn (SD682277): min of 27 Waxwing present 14.20hrs at least. Plenty of berries here. The birds also perching in single Tree in nearby Kwik Fit car park. (WCA).

Pleasington Old Hall Wood NR (SD646370): A Waxwing flew west, calling, at 10.20hrs (WCA).

Outside the area: A Barn Owl at M65 jcn1a roundabout (Karl Johnson). 40+ Waxwing by Chorley Railway Station (RSp).

Cocklet Hill, Gisburn Forest (SD746550): 12.30hrs: 10 Brambling in Beech Trees at approach to Fir Plantation & 9 Lesser Redpoll at the Picnic site (J&KD).

Just outside the area: 40+ Waxwing by Chorley Railway Station at 15.00hrs (Birdguides).

Burnley (SD83): 70+ Waxwing by the 'Mitre' traffic lights, located at the top of the Westgate area of town (GG).

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): 13:25-14:30hrs: Wind W Force 5/6, breaking waves, all wildfowl in sheltered areas, in lee of island or banks of Hodder Inlet:17 Cormorant, 34 Wigeon, 211+ Teal, 10 (7m 3f) Pintail, 86+ Mallard, 2 (1m 1f) Pochard, 8 (7m 1f) Tufted Duck, 4 (2m 2f) Goldeneye, 1m Ruddy Duck, 1ad G.B-b.Gull, 1 Moorhen, 6 Coot (AAC, EO).

Just outside the area: Chorley: 50+ Waxwing on Hollinshead St., by the Church and VW garage, 10:45hrs at least but mobile (Rick Spencer).

Burnley (SD83): 15 Waxwing on Brunshaw Rd, feeding on Hawthorn berries nr the Brunshaw Pub, at 15.00hrs (GG).

Worsthorne (SD875324): 8 Waxwing on Brownside Rd, opp Crookhalgh Ave at 11.00hrs (GG).

Newton (SD698505): 1 Waxwing flew SW over the New Laithe farm/Ashnott Farm road area of the village (GWo).

Burnley (SD83): 6 Waxwing on Brunshaw Rd, between the Spar and Brunshaw Pub, at 14.10hrs (GG).

Booths Supermarket, Clitheroe (SD741419): 2 Waxwing by Railway adj to the car park (AAC).

For info: There was a report from a reliable source that the drake Ring-necked Duck had returned to Upper Rivington Reservoir in early November. However, it wasn't found again, despite a thorough search. The Pochard flock has now moved onto Anglezarke Reservoir, where they are easier to observe. There was no sign of the RND amongst them at the December WeBs count (NS).

Richards Pipit: 1+ present today. The birds favour the fields by Coal Clough Wind Farm. Park in Maidens Cross car park at SD893288. The birds are in the field at the opposite side of the road, SD891287. Images of one of the birds, taken by Sean Gray on 9th Dec, have prompted some comment on the internet suggesting the possible spectre of Blyth's. Click here to view the images, and here to view videograbs taken on 15th Dec of what is considered the same bird. Nearby at Shedden Clough, 100+ Brambling in Beech Trees to right of Pennine Bridleway, 500yrds from Maidens Cross car park (Birdguides).

Pendle Hill (SD803415): Morning: 17 Snow Bunting flew up Mearly Clough, then over the Scout Cairn towards Downham Moor, 19 Golden Plover by the wall north of the trig point by the stile to Downham Moor, 1pr Stonechat near Pendleside Farm (PJH per AAC).

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): 13.10-14.20hrs: 2 Little Grebe (New Close Bay & Hodder Inlet), 22 Cormorant, 1 Grey Heron, c50 Teal (numbers down), c50 Mallard (numbers down), 1f Pochard, 3 (2m 1f) Tufted Duck, 1f Greater Scaup, 2 (m+f) Goldeneye, 2m Goosander, 2 G.S. Woodpecker, 2 Lesser Redpoll (nr feeding station) (AAC, EO).

Browsholme (SD697450): Woods by Hall: Small numbers of Brambling amongst Chaffinch (AAC, EO).

Dunsop Valley (SD653524): 11.00-12.00hrs: 1 Common Buzzard, 1 Kestrel (AAC, EO).

Outside the area: 15 Waxwing on Water st., Chorley, in trees opp Newsagents at c15.45hrs (Rick Spencer).

Waxwings: Colne: 15 on Millenium Green, Knotts Lane, 10.15hrs at least (Jeanette Wilson). 10 at Bridge St., 12.10hrs at least (KS). Burnley: 40+ in trees on Towneley Golf Course briefly at 15.00hrs (MF).

Roddlesworth Woods (SD662222): Small numbers of Brambling in Hollinshead Hall area (B&JC).

Waxwing: 15 in Vicarage Garden on Briercliffe Rd, Burnley, SD853347, at 11.30hrs. Plenty of berries in the area (NR).

Richards Pipit: At least 1 present, 12.10hrs at least (GHo, ASD, AH). The birds favour the fields by Coal Clough Wind Farm. Park in Maidens Cross car park at SD893288. The birds are in the field at the opposite side of the road, SD891287. Images of one of the birds, taken by Sean Gray on 9th Dec, have prompted some comment on the internet suggesting the possible spectre of Blyth's. Click here to view the images and here to view new videograbs taken on 15th Dec of what is considered the same bird. Also, the Water Pipit by the wind turbine substation (AH), 2 Peregrine, 2 Stonechat, 1 Twite (ASD).

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): 14.30-16.30hrs: 1 Little Grebe, 25 Cormorant, 46 Canada Goose, 2 Wigeon, 130+ Teal, 110+ Mallard, 7m Tufted Duck, 3f Goldeneye, 4/5000 Common Gull to roost, 1rt Hen Harrier (-->E @ 14:30), 5 Moorhen, 1 Coot, 1 Peregrine, 1f Sparrowhawk, 1f G.S.Woodpecker, 1 Tawny Owl (heard). c100,000 Starling to roost between 15.49 - 16.22hrs (AAC).

Barn Owl: An unringed bird on fenceposts adj to the hard-shoulder of M65 by Whinney Hill Tip, SD759309, from 22.10-22.30hrs at least. Presumably the same bird as seen in exactly the same area in Feb-March (WCA).

Upper Black Moss Reservoir, Barley (SD828415): A Red-throated Diver present 13.55-14.10hrs (Andrew & Hilary Walker).

Richards Pipit: 1 regularly seen throughout the day, mainly in flight. The second bird was reported briefly mid-pm (many obs).

Waxwings: Burnley: 114 by James Hargreaves Plumbing Merchants / Red Rose Plastics at the junction of Parliament St / Todmorden Road, SD848322 at 10.15hrs (Birdguides). 120 nr the Fire Station on Todmorden Rd at 13.15hrs (Birdguides).

Shedden Clough (SD893301): 11.30hrs: A mobile flock of 100+ Finches, mainly Brambling. 1 Green Woodpecker (Andrea Jackson).

Parsonage Reservoir (SD700320): Adf Greater Scaup, 7 Tufted, 1 Pochard, 1 Wigeon, 2 Goosander, 6 Goldeneye, 24 Mallard, 5 Coot, 88 Canada, 1 Barnacle & 2 Greylag Geese (T&JD).

Dean Clough Reservoir (SD715330): 60 Mallard, 1 Cormorant, 1 Sparrowhawk, 1 Kestrel (T&JD).

Waxwings: Colne: 3 at Knotts Drive, 10.20hrs at least (KS). Burnley: 80+ in tree at rear of James Hargreaves / Red Rose Plastics (near Curriculum Development Centre off Todmorden Road,Burnley), 9.55-10.25hrs (MF). 170 near Fire Station late morning (Birdguides). 100+ in trees behind Burnley Ambulance Station (next to Manchester Rd train station) 13.40-1400hrs. They are Quite mobile, but keep returning (Craig Stracey). Kelbrook (SD905445): 4 in Churchyard at 12.00hrs (JT).

Billinge Woods, Witton Country Park (SD658282): 13.30-15.30hrs: 100 Woodpigeon, 5 Magpie, 16 Rook, 2 Carrion Crow, 1 Jay, 2 Pheasant, 1 G.S. Woodpecker, 2 Mistle Thrush, 10 Blackbird, 3 Greenfinch, 4 Chaffinch, 7 Blue Tit, 4 Great Tit, 15 L.T. Tit, 2 Coal Tit, 3 Robin, 1 Treecreeper, 1 Wren, 1 Goldcrest (DY).

Richards Pipit: At least 1 still present today (GHo). The birds favour the fields by Coal Clough Wind Farm. Park in Maidens Cross car park at SD893288. The birds are in the field at the opposite side of the road, SD891287. Also, a Raven over (AAC, EO).

Burnley (SD83): Waxwings: 236 nr the Fire Station (DBi). 50+ on Windermere Avenue (GHo). 50+ in tree nr Forresters Pub on Todmorden Rd at 08.15hrs (MF).

Fishmoor Reservoir (SD697260): 1stw Med Gull roosted. Also, 26 Goosander (WCA).

Barrow Lodge (SD743383): 14.50hrs: 1 Mute Swan, c50 Mallard, 3m Tufted Duck, 16 (7m 9f) Goosander, 2 Moorhen, 4 Coot (AAC, EO).

Richards Pipit: 2 still present today (AH, JM, BJ). The birds favour the fields by Coal Clough Wind Farm. Park in Maidens Cross car park at SD893288. The birds are in the field at the opposite side of the road, SD891287. Also, 2 Stonechat in same area (B&JC) and 250 Pink-footed Geese flew west (AH, JM, BJ, PRi, J&BR).

Burnley (SD83): 170 Waxwing next to the Fire Station. Also, 1 Sparrowhawk, 15 L.T. Tit (RSt, BJ, B&JC).

Shedden Clough (SD893301): 30 Brambling (AH). 20 Reed Bunting (Pat Rishton, Jim & Bertha Rostron).

Richards Pipit: 2 still present (Birdguides). The birds favour the fields by Coal Clough Wind Farm. Park in Maidens Cross car park at SD893288. The birds are in the field at the opposite side of the road, SD891287.

Burnley (SD83): Waxwings: 250+ next to the Firestation (BJ, DA). 30 feeding in a tree on the Coaching House Pub car park, Glenview Rd, SD838309, at 15.00hrs (GMo).

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): 11.40-13.40: 26 Cormorant, c180 Canada Goose, 28 Wigeon, 270+ Teal, 150+ Mallard, 5 (3m 2f) Pochard, 10 (8m 2f) Tufted Duck, 1f Greater Scaup, 5 (1m 4f) Goldeneye, 1ad G.B-b.Gull, 6 Moorhen, 7 Coot, 1f G.S.Woodpecker, 1 Jay, c50 Siskin, 1m Brambling, 3 (2m 1f) Bullfinch (AAC).

Richards Pipit: 2 still adj to Coal Clough Wind Farm, present mid-pm at least (AH).

Champion Moor (SD750530): 14.45-16.05hrs: 1 S.E. Owl, 1 Common Snipe (AAC).

Burnley (SD83): A Kingfisher in the town centre at Plumb St., SD848323, is the observers most urban record (AH).

Brownsholme Hall Lodge (SD681452): "Many" Brambling in the adjacent wood (EO per AAC).

Richards Pipit: 2 still present 11.30hrs at least (AH, PB, MkB, JM). The Cant Clough Reservoir Water Pipit also feeding in the same field, 09.40hrs at least (AH).

Burnley (SD83): 175 Waxwing on Belvedere Rd by the Fire Station at 15.00hrs (Birdguides).

Barrow, Lamb Row (SD7337): c250 Waxwing present over the weekend (Ralph Bailey per AAC).

Richards Pipit: 2 birds present, 13.50hrs at least in fields by Coal Clough Wind Farm. (AH, MkB, WB, BJ, RA, MF, JW, T&JD, PGri, David Ousey).

Barrow, Lamb Row (SD7337): All reports: 120 Waxwing in the garden of Lamb Row Cottage this morning (per AW). At least 100 mobile Waxwing in the area mid-morning, ranging from Barrow village - McDonalds on the A59 (at the latter location also seen flying in direction of Whalley) (MkB).

Clitheroe (SD7741): 55 Waxwing in the area of Booths Supermarket, 11.00hrs at least. The birds have been feeding on the berry bearing bushes in the car park and have also been perching in trees on the railway siding (AC, Alan Moorhouse, MB).

Burnley (SD83): Waxwings today: 20+ in trees at Todmorden Rd entrance to Towneley Holmes this morning (MF). 70+ on berries opposite Tesco and also in large trees by side of canal at 14.00hrs (MkB).

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): 1f Greater Scaup, 6 Goldeneye, 1 Goosander, 9 Tufted, 20 Pochard, 200+ Teal, 76 Wigeon, 450+ Mallard (MB).

Just outside the area: Chorley: 15 Waxwing at recreation ground in Devonshire Rd (Birdguides). 5 Waxwing on berries behind Chorley Council Tax Offices, Byron St, at 15.30hrs (Rick Spencer).

No sign of the Richards Pipit/s SE of Mereclough, cSD890290, morning at least (AH, PGri).

Barrow, Lamb Row (SD7337): Variable numbers of Waxwing noted throughout the day in the area. None were seen when checked at 09.30 & 10.30hrs (LP). Between 13.00-13.30hrs, 42 were on berries to the rear of Lamb Row Cottage, 7 on berry bearing trees by the Indian Restaurant, 23 flew into gardens on Whitacre Lane and c20 flew towards Clitheroe GC (AW). At 14.20hrs, c120 were feeding behind Lamb Row Cottage (JM). Still plenty of berries in the area. Of interest, one bird was colour ringed with a blue and yellow ring on the left leg (AW).

Burnley (SD83): Waxwings today: 40+ on berries by Burnley Fire Station at mid-day (GG). 100+ still on Towneley Park Road nr Towneley High School, 10.30hrs at least (Birdguides). 25+ flew over Parliament St., above Todmorden Rd entrance to Towneley Park at 15.00hrs (GG).

Clitheroe (SD7741): 50+ Waxwing flew over the jcn of Kirkmoor Rd & Castle View (JM).

Kwik Save, Nelson (SD862382): 42 Waxwing present 14.30hrs at least (Jill Turner, BJ, KS).

Shedden Clough (SD893301): 1 Raven, 2 Stonechat, 2 Reed Bunting (T&JD).

Richards Pipit: 1 poss 2 birds SE of Mereclough, in rough pasture either side of the road known as the 'Long Causeway' at cSD890290, nr Shedden Clough (AH). Found at 14.00hrs, the initial sighting involved two birds, one of which called, whilst the other, of the same size and jizz, remained silent. Thereafter, one bird showed well on the ground at times up to c15.20hrs and was heard to call in excess of 10 times (AH, BJ, DA). The last sightings between 15.40-15.50hrs involved three silent flight views, after which the bird was assumed to have gone to roost in juncus (AH, BJ, DA, WCA). During the course of the evening, it has come to light that a large Pipit was seen in the area yesterday (MF per AH). Please view from the road or public footpaths.

Barrow, Lamb Row (SD7337): 105 Waxwing in garden of Lamb Roe Cottage, at mid-day (Ralph Bailey per AAC). View from the public footpath that goes between the cottage and the Spread Eagle Public House.

Towneley Park, Burnley (SD854307): 50 Waxwing at 13.30hrs feeding on Rowan on the main road through the park, approx 200yrds past Towneley High School, opp the 7th Green on the Golf Course). By 14.15hrs numbers had increased to a minimum of 95 birds, and were still present 15.00hrs at least (GMo).

Parliament St / Todmorden Rd, Burnley (SD848322): Still 65+ Waxwing in the area, feeding on Rowan at the rear of James Hargreaves Plumbing Merchants/Red Rose Plastics. The birds also perch in Ash Trees by the Todmorden Rd entrance to Towneley Park (BJ).

Nelson (SD8637): 20 Waxwing in Kwik Save car park (BJ). Anybody know the six fig grid ref for this location please?

Marsden Park, Nelson (SD875380): 1 Waxwing at 09.00hrs, nr Old Hall entrance (KS).

Champion Moor (SD750530):14.20-16.20hrs: Two sightings of male and ringtail Hen Harrier, 1 Short-eared Owl, 1 Kestrel (AAC, B&JC).

Dunsop Valley (SD653524): 09.45-13.45hrs: 1rt Hen Harrier, 2 Common Buzzard, 3 Sparrowhawk, 9+ Kestrel, 1f Goosander, 1 Dipper, 3 G.S. Woodpecker, 8 Mistle Thrush, 15 L.T. Tit, 20+ Siskin (B&JC).

Dean Clough Reservoir (SD715330): 3 Common Snipe, good numbers of Redwing & Fieldfare, 40 Rook, 1 Green & 2 G.S. Woodpeckers, 2 Mistle Thrush, 2 Stonechat (T&JD).

Parsonage Reservoir (SD700320): Adf Greater Scaup, 3 Tufted, 1 Pochard, 2 Goldeneye, 1 G.C. Grebe (T&JD).

Waxwings: Nelson: 20 in Kwik Save Car Park (KS). Burnley: 65+ feeding on Rowan at the rear of James Hargreaves Plumbing Merchants/Red Rose Plastics at the junction of Parliament St / Todmorden Road, SD848322 (PGri, MF). Nearby, 40+ in Ash Trees at the Todmorden Road entrance to Towneley Park at 14.00hrs (GG). These trees are best viewed from Thursfield Road. The nearest food source from here are the rowans previously mentioned behind the Plumbers Merchants. 2+ amongst Starlings in Poplars by St, Stephens School at 09.30hrs (MF).

Shedden Clough (SD893301): 90+ Brambling (MF). "Large flock of Brambling feeding amongst Beech and Alder". Also, a Tawny Owl (Dave Allan).

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): 13.05-14.50: 1 Little Grebe, 24 Cormorant, 2 Grey Heron, 82 Wigeon, 134+ Teal, c60 Mallard, 14 (11m 3f) Tufted Duck, 1f Greater Scaup, 4f Goldeneye, 7 Moorhen, 7 Coot, 2 (1ad 1imm) G.B-b.Gull, 2 Mistle Thrush, Green Woodpecker, G.S. Woodpecker and Jay (AAC).

Champion Moor (SD750530):15.00-15.40hrs: 1m Hen Harrier for the second time in recent days quatering the area NE of Champion Farm at SD748532 before flying NNE at 15.28hrs. A suggested viewpoint is from the public footpath sign at SD754533 viewing the moor to the SW. Also, 1 Kestrel, 1 Meadow Pipit, 5 Reed Bunting. No sign of any Lapwing or Golden Plover on last few visits (AAC). (AAC, EO).

Parsonage Reservoir (SD700320): A probable Black-necked Grebe present 16.15hrs at least (T&JD).

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): 4ad Whooper Swan (AAC, T&JD). 2 Little Grebe, 27 Cormorant, 1 Grey Heron, c80 Canada Goose, 95 Wigeon, c240 Teal, c100 Mallard, 4 (3m 1f) Pochard, 10 (8m 2f) Tufted Duck, 1f Greater Scaup, 2f Goldeneye. 90 Woodpigeon at nearby Cocklet Hill (AAC).

Champion Moor (SD750530): 15.30-16.20hrs: 2 (m + ringtail) Hen Harrier (AAC, TL, GH, GG).

Dunsop Valley (SD653524): Hen Harrier, Merlin, Raven, 300 Woodpigeon, 2pr Stonechat, 12 Meadow Pipit (AH).

Fishmoor Reservoir (SD697260): Ad Iceland Gull roosted from 15.30hrs, 20 Goosander (WCA).

Parsonage Reservoir (SD700320): adf Greater Scaup on the upper reservoir (WCA).

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): A mixed flock of c80 Lesser Redpoll & c20 Siskin nr the feeding station between car park and hide (JW).

Dunsop Valley (SD653524): 09.00-13.00hrs: 4 Sparrowhawk, 5+ Kestrel, 4 Common Buzzard, 1 Merlin, 1 Peregrine, 1 ringtail Hen Harrier, 2 Raven, 1 Dipper, 1pr Stonechat, 1 G.S. Woodpecker, 1 Treecreeper (GMo, RC).

Lomeshaye Marsh (SD847377): 2 Jack Snipe, 15 Common Snipe, 1 Kingfisher, 2 singing male Song Thrush (AH).

Shedden Clough (SD893301): 300 Brambling, 1 Raven, Peregrine. A f/imm Merlin seen to catch and eat a Reed Bunting (AH).

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): 1 Little Grebe, c250 Teal, 130 Wigeon, 6 Pintail, f/imm Shoveler, 1 Pochard, 1 Goldeneye, 9 Coot, 40 Lapwing, female Hen Harrier, 10 Dunlin, 40+ Lesser Redpoll + 2 Siskin in Alders by hide, 1 Kingfisher (JW, MB, PGre).

Parsonage Reservoir (SD700320): 8 (6ad, 2x1stw) Whooper Swan flew south at 10.30hrs. The adf Greater Scaup still present, 3 Tufted, 1 Pochard, 1 Goosander, 1 G.C. Grebe, 3 Coot, 1 Greylag & 74 Canada Geese, 20 Collared Dove (T&JD). 26 Goldeneye (JM).

Dean Clough Reservoir (SD715330): A Woodcock flushed from rushes nr res (JM).

Parsonage Reservoir (SD700320): Adf Greater Scaup on the upper reservoir, 1 G.C. Grebe, 2 Wigeon, 3 Tufted, 1 Pochard, 9 Goldeneye (T&JD).

Shedden Clough (SD893301): 100+ Brambling . A mixed flock of 400+ Finches, probably all Brambling and Chaffinch, circled the wood and flew west at 1100hrs. Also f/imm Merlin, Sparrowhawk, Green Woodpecker and 20+ Goldfinch. The recent large flock of Reed Bunting seem to have dispersed. Maybe they were a hard weather movement as their appearance coincided with the cold snap (AH).

Hoghton Bottoms (SD625270): 09.30-12.00hrs: Hundreds of Redwing, Fieldfare & Woodpigeon, 1 Common Buzzard, 3 Kestrel, 3 Nuthatch, 6 Bullfinch, c30 Lesser Redpoll, 1m Blackcap (WB).

Shedden Clough (SD893301): 60 Brambling, 15 Reed Bunting (AH). 1 Green Woodpecker, 1 Peregrine, 6 Reed Bunting, 2 Grey Wagtail (B&JC).

Parsonage Reservoir (SD700320): Just a single Pochard following yesterdays one-day influx of 20 (T&JD).

Barrow (SD737384): 3 Waxwing feeding on Rowan at the front of Trafford Gardens, between Washbrook Close and the Indian Restaurant, 14.00hrs at least (JM, Birdguides).

Fishmoor Reservoir (SD697260): 20 Goosander, 9 Teal, 3 Wigeon (WCA).

Parsonage Reservoir (SD700320): 20 Pochard, 18 Goldeneye, 2 Tufted, 1 Goosander, 1 G.C. Grebe, 9 Common Snipe, 109 Canada & 2 Greylag Geese (T&JD).

Bowland Knotts (SD726606): 14.00-14.40: c8 Red Grouse (3 seen & c3 heard on Yorkshire side, 2 seen on Lancashire side); absolutely nothing else bar 1 Carrion Crow (AAC, EO).

Barrow, Lamb Row (SD7337): 10 Waxwing in garden of Lamb Roe Cottage, on and off all day. They are feeding in various rowan trees in the garden behind the cottage and can be viewed from the public footpath that goes between the cottage and the Spread Eagle Public House (AW).

Cant Clough Reservoir (SD897308): The Water Pipit on the outflow steps at the southern end of the dam, 08.45hrs at least (RA, Brian Stephenson).

Shedden Clough (SD893301): A mixed flock of c200 Finches, mainly Brambling (RA, BS).

Rowley Lake, Burnley (SD863327): 2 Little Grebe, 4 Teal, 1 Water Rail, 1 Kingfisher, 6 Lesser Redpoll, 5 Goldcrest (MF).

Fishmoor Reservoir (SD697260): 26 Teal, 5 Goosander, 2 Goldeneye (WCA).

Bowland Knotts (SD726606): A mobile flock of 18 Snow Bunting in the area (JW).

Victory Park, Barnoldswick (SD881473): 7 Waxwing present mid-day at least (BJ, KS).

Lower Foulridge Reservoir (SD888417): 11 Pochard, 5 Goldeneye, 6 G.C. Grebe, c1000 Gulls to roost, 1 Kingfisher, 1 Sparrowhawk, 1 Black Swan (Peter Bramhall).

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): 10.30-12.30hrs: 1 Little Grebe (Causeway), 30 Cormorant, 1 Grey Heron, c50 Canada Goose, 29 Wigeon, 80 Teal (minimum count - others hidden in willows), 5 (2m 3f) Pintail, 92 Mallard, 8 (2m 6f) Pochard, 12 (7m 5f) Tufted Duck, 1f Greater Scaup, 3f Goldeneye, 1 Lapwing, 11 Moorhen, 6 Coot, 2ad G.B-b.Gull, 4 G.S. Woodpecker, 1 Raven over, 1 Bullfinch, c25 Lesser Redpoll (AAC, EO). 1 Little Grebe, 3 Goldeneye at dam end of Res. 35 Lesser Redpoll & 6 Bullfinch at the Boardhouse. There do seem to be more 'normal' Bullfinch around along with the 'NorthEasterns'. There are at least 20 Bullfinch in the Bottoms Beck, Hide & Boardhouse area which appears to be a high count (JW).

Champion Moor (SD750530): 163 Lapwing nr Threap Green Farm, 25 Golden Plover over, 1pr Stonechat (AAC, EO).

Just outside the area: No sign of the juv Long-tailed Duck at Astley Park Lake, Chorley, SD574182, at mid-day (RS). The last known sighting was on Thurday, 18th Nov. Anybody see it yesterday?

Cant Clough Reservoir (SD897308): The Water Pipit showed very well at the bottom of the outflow. Also, 30+ Reed Bunting along approach road from car park-reservoir (AH).

Dean Clough Reservoir (SD715330): 6 Whooper Swan on the upper reservoir, 10.20hrs at least (T+JD).

Wayoh Reservoir (SD732168): 2 Brambling amongst Chaffinch + a Kingfisher nr Viaduct. 200+ Fieldfare + smaller numbers of Redwing in area. 2m Bullfinch nr Strawberry Duck Pub (B+JC).

Trawden (SD912388): 11 Waxwing present late afternoon before flying north in the direction of Cotton Tree, SD907400 (Bill Duerden per BJ).

Just outside the area: The juv Long-tailed Duck present at Astley Park Lake, Chorley, SD574182, for the 24th day (RS).

Jack Snipe: 1 at Barnoldswick, in a field north of Greenberfield Lane, SD882482 (Patricia Wilson).

Pendle Hill (SD803415): 3 Snow Bunting 1/2 mile NW of trig point at 09.00hrs (MJN per JM).

Shedden Clough (SD893301): Male Hen Harrier, 30+ Brambling, 10 Reed Bunting, Green Woodpecker (AH).

Pendle Hill (SD803415): Single/s Snow Bunting over the trig point at 08.00 & 09.50hrs. Also, 20 Golden Plover (JM).

Parsonage Reservoir (SD700320): Greater Scaup (no age/sex specified) present 10.00hrs at least (T&JD).

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): 11.05-13.00hrs: 31 Cormorant, 2 Grey Heron, 1 Little Grebe, 1 G.C. Grebe, 150 Canada Goose, 1 Barnacle Goose, 20 Wigeon, 290 Teal, 213 Mallard, 3 Pochard, 17 Tufted Duck, 2 Goldeneye, 6 Common Snipe, 3 Moorhen, 6 Coot, 1 Green Woodpecker, 1 G.S. Woodpecker, 2 Raven - flew over island viewpoint, (AAC). 1pr R.B. Merganser, 6 Pintail, Ringtail Hen Harrier + Merlin (JW).

Roddlesworth Woods (SD666222): Slipper Lowe area: 60+ Brambling, 3 Bullfinch, 2 Woodcock (WB).

Barnoldswick: Peregrine perched on a Mill Chimney off Skipton Rd (Peter Bramhall).

Just outside the area: The juv Long-tailed Duck present at Astley Park Lake, Chorley, SD574182, for the 19th day (Nigel Troup).

Barrow, Lamb Row (SD7337): 15 Waxwing still in private garden nr Spread Eagle Hotel at 13.00hrs (AW).

Champion Moor (SD750530): 100+ Golden Plover, 300+ Lapwing, male Hen Harrier this afternoon (per AW).

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): 14:10-16:10hrs: 32 Cormorant, 1 Grey Heron, 155 Canada Goose, 18 Wigeon, 263 Teal, 137 Mallard, 18 Tufted Duck, 1x1W f Scaup, 4f/imm Goldeneye, 6 Moorhen, 6 Coot, 1ad G.B-b.Gull, 4ad L.B-b.Gull, 1ad Herring Gull, many Common Gull (to roost), 2000+ Starling (to roost), 1 Sparrowhawk mobbed by c60 Siskin (AAC).

Barrow, Lamb Row (SD7337): 15 Waxwing in private garden nr Spread Eagle Hotel at mid-day. The birds flew off then returned 10 minutes later, before flying off again across the fields behind the Spread Eagle, so worth keeping an eye open in the general area (AAC, EO).

Ribblesdale Childrens Nursery, Clitheroe: 2 Waxwing at 09.00hrs (Pete Morris). The location of the nursery is between Tesco and Sainsburys. There is a berry bearing bush in the vicinity.

Dunsop Valley (SD653524): 1 Waxwing seen at 11.20hrs, near lone Rowan c500yrds before junction of paths to Brennand/Whitendale, before flying further up the valley. 200 Fieldfare + a few Redwing, 4 Stonechat, c600 Starling, 2 Dipper (B & J Calder).

Hollinshead Hall, Tockholes (SD663199): 100+ Brambling in Beeches nr the Old Well House. Also, 4 Redpoll, 6 Fieldfare, 1 Redwing (IC, HS).

Roddlesworth Information Centre (SD666215): 4 Brambling in hedge by the car park (IC, HS).

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): 3 Goldeneye. c60 mixed Siskin/Redpoll nr car park, 2 G.S. Woodpecker, Treecreeper, Jay, Goldcrest, L.T. Tit (B & J Calder).

Just outside the area: The juv Long-tailed Duck present at Astley Park Lake, Chorley, SD574182, for the 17th day (Birdguides).

No news received so far today, but interesting comments regarding the Cant Clough Pipit added to page, click here.

Waxwing: 1 at Barrow Village, Trafford Gardens, SD736384 (Ben Brown per AAC).

Just outside the area: The juv Long-tailed Duck present at Astley Park Lake, Chorley, SD574182, for the 15th day, 12.00hrs at least (Rick Spencer).

Waxwings: Longridge: 4 perched in trees by the Church on Lower Lane, SD606368, at 07.40hrs. Three further checks of the trees up to 11.30hrs were made, with no further sign, but this area produced Waxwing earlier in year so there may be a food source out of view and the birds may have been perched in between feeding sorties (LP). Mellor, nr Blackburn: 1 in a garden on Mellor Brow at 08.30hrs. It flew with Blackbirds to the hedgerows which are behind Elswick Gardens and run down to the A59 at Osbaldeston (per AW). Worsthorne: 1 flew over the village school playing fields at 08.45hrs (GG).

Pink-footed Geese: Large movement today, no doubt including some duplication. All reports flying east unless otherwise stated: Worsthorne: 08.55hrs: 150+, followed at 09.45hrs by four further skeins: one of 1000+ and three smaller ones of c200 each (GG), Thursden, Nelson: 500 in the afternoon (MH per TL), Burnley Centre: 1000 mid-morning (TL). Towneley Park, Burnley: 08.50hrs: c250 >NE, 09.15hrs: c300 NE, 09.17hrs: 200 >N (GM). Rossendale: 09.00-10.00hrs: 3 skeins totaling c500 birds (BI). Darwen Moor: 08.00-09.50hrs: 700+ (MBS). Whitebirk, Blackburn: 09.30hrs: 400 in four loose skeins (WCA). Mellor: 100 > west (AW).

Brambling: 6 between Entwistle & Wayoh Reservoirs, under the Railway arches (IC, HS).

Clowbridge Reservoir (SD825282): 42 Canada Geese, 3 f/imm Goldeneye, 9 Reed Bunting to roost, 400 B.H. Gull at dusk, 1 Woodcock (BI).

Fishmoor Reservoir (SD679260): 12.00hrs: 6 Goosander, 1m Pochard, 1 f/imm Stonechat (WCA).

Waxwing: 2 feeding on insects at Alma Avenue, Foulridge, SD889421, 10.15hrs at least (JM).

Cant Clough Reservoir (SD897308): The Water Pipit on the outflow, 08.46hrs at least (GWa). The bird favours the shoreline at the southern end of the Dam/outflow. The bird is ringed on the right leg. Images of the bird in winter plumage have been added, click on the species. Nearby, small numbers of Brambling amongst other Finches at Hurstwood Car Park.

Champion Moor (SD750530): Ling Hill, 11.30-12.30hrs: 1 ringtail Hen Harrier, 1 S.E. Owl, 52 golden Plover, 294 Lapwing, 2 Common Snipe, 4 Stonechat, 4 Reed Bunting, c1000 Starling (DF).

Dean Clough Reservoir (SD715330): 31 Pink-footed Geese >NW at 15.25hrs (JM).

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): 33 Cormorant, 58 Canada Geese, 1 Barnacle Goose, 48 Wigeon, 11 Pintail, c150 Teal, c135 Mallard, 26 Pochard, 15 Tufted, 1x1stwf Greater Scaup, 5xf/imm Goldeneye, 4 Moorhen, 5 Coot. 70+ Redpoll flew over feeding station (AAC, MB, BB).

Champion Moor (SD750530): Ling Hill: 54 Golden Plover, 200+ Lapwing, 2 (male+ringtail) Hen Harrier (MB, BB).

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): Afternoon: A pair of Greater Scaup feeding nr the island, 9 Pintail, ad Peregrine, ringtail Hen Harrier (JM).

Cant Clough Reservoir (SD897308): No sign of the Water Pipit, 14.15-16.00hrs. 2 Grey Wagtail, 16 Goldfinch (David Ousey).

Rishton Reservoir (SD715300): 3 Cormorant, 3 G.C. Grebe, 25 Mallard. 600 Herring Gull & 600 Black-headed Gull pre-roosting at 15.30hrs. By 16.30hrs all Gulls had departed to roost at Fishmoor Res. Also, an additional 1500 B.H.G's in flight over Norden Valley. Cut lane & canal : 2 Little Owl, Peregrine, Kestrel, Sparrowhawk, 10 Pied Wagtail, 6 Meadow Pipit (NM). At 15.00hrs, 1150 Herring Gull + 10 L.B.B. Gull were present (DBi).

Cant Clough Reservoir (SD897308): The Water Pipit still present (SG). The bird favours the shoreline at the southern end of the Dam/outflow. The bird is ringed on the right leg. Two images of the bird in winter plumage have been added, click on the species.

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): 13.10-14.10hrs: 11 (10ad, 1x1stw) Whooper Swan, 1x1stwf Greater Scaup, 17 Tufted (AAC, EO).

Champion Moor (SD750530): Ling Hill: 44 Golden Plover, c230 Lapwing (AAC, EO).

Higher Hodder Bridge (SD697411): 1 Kingfisher, 2 Grey Wagtail (AAC, EO).

Hoghton Bottoms (SD628272): 4 Common Buzzard, 1 Sparrowhawk, 2 G.S. Woodpecker, 2 Goldcrest (BG).

Just outside the area: The juv Long-tailed Duck present at Astley Park Lake, Chorley, SD574182, for the 10th day, 11.00hrs at least (Rick Spencer).

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): 1 R.B. Merganser, 5 Goldeneye, 19 Tufted, 40+ Wigeon, Teal, 1 Barnacle Goose (MkB).

Woodcock: 1 over observers garden at Glen View Road, Burnley, SD833308. Presumably the same bird was flushed from the garden on 29th Oct (Richard Colbran).

Parsonage Reservoir (SD700320): Adf Greater Scaup, 2 Pochard, 5 Tufted, 24 Goldeneye, 6 Goosander (JM).

Cant Clough Reservoir (SD897308): The Water Pipit showed very well on the wall at the top of the outflow. Also, 7 Goldfinch, 2 Stock Dove (MF).

Rishton Reservoir (SD715300): 3 Cormorant, 3 G.C. Grebe. On Cut lane & canal to Whitebirk: 3 Jay, 1 G.S. Woodpecker, 2 Stonechat,7 Bullfinch ( thats a large flock for Rishton-all appeared to be "British"!)4 Goldfinch,1 Grey Wagtail,1 Pied Wagtail, 1 Kestrel, 100 Fieldfare, 20 Redwing. Also 1 Water Vole (Uncommon now on canal round here) (NM).

Just outside the area: The juv Long-tailed Duck present at Astley Park Lake, Chorley, SD574182, for the 7th day, late morning at least (Birdguides).

Waxwing: A single at Worsthorne, SD875324, at 1115hrs, flying around observers house, calling continuously for c1min. A larger group of birds seen heading towards Rowley Lake could have also possibly been this species (GG).

Cant Clough Reservoir (SD897308): The Water Pipit has returned for the third winter (JM, BJ, PGri). The bird favours the shoreline at the southern end of the Dam/outflow. The bird is ringed on the right leg.

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): 2 (male+female) 'Northern/eastern' Bullfinch (as has been recently present in numbers on the northern isles/east coast etc) present amongst a total of 9 Bullfinch in trees along the left hand shoreline of the overflow when looking over the causeway wall, SD736561. The flock is not showing well as they feed amongst Silver Birch/Alder, but the 'Northerns/easterns' have been heard well six times. On the first occasion the very distinctive call (Trumpeter Finch like/Toy Train horn - IE very different from 'British' Bullfinch) was heard constantly for c1min and the female was actually seen to give the call on one occasion. The majority of birds in the flock gave the familliar call. Also, 70+ flock of Lesser Redpoll, 15 Brambling and a Nuthatch in the area. A flock of P.F. Geese heard at 12.45hrs, but not seen (JW). Also, 10:45 - 13:00hrs: 1stwf Greater Scaup for the 9th day in the Hodder Inlet, 32 Cormorant, 1 Grey Heron, 3 Canada Goose, c60 Wigeon, 34 Teal, 90+ Mallard, 10 (9m 1f) Pochard, 13 Tufted Duck, 1f/imm Red-breasted Merganser, 10 Goldeneye , 2 Jay (AAC, EO, JW). 8 Brambling in Gisburn Forest (NM).

Parsonage Reservoir (SD700320): Adf Greater Scaup." Almost certainly last winters bird" (JM). 10 Grey Partridge in nearby field (SG).

Champion Moor: Afternoon, 14.50-16.45hrs: 1 S.E. Owl, 2 (male+ringtail) Hen Harrier. 150 Fieldfare >NE at 16.30hrs (GM, RC). Also, 100 Lapwing, 1 Golden Plover, 5+ Meadow Pipit, 1 Little Owl (AAC).

Just outside the area: The juv Long-tailed Duck present at Astley Park Lake, Chorley, SD574182, for the 6th day, 17.40hrs at least (Rick Spencer).

Barrowford Park: An unspecified number of Brambling amongst a Chaffinch flock (BJ).

Just outside the area: The juv Long-tailed Duck present at Astley Park Lake, Chorley, SD574182, for the 5th day, 17.40hrs at least (Rick Spencer). Nearby, the juv Red-throated Diver at Birkacre Lodge, Yarrow Country Park, Coppull, nr Chorley, SD572150 was taken into care this morning (NWe).

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): A Rock Pipit on the island this PM, 1xad Yellow-legged Gull roosted, 1 fem/imm R.B. Merganser in New Close Bay, 1 Little Grebe, 10+ Brambling (JW). 34 Cormorant, 13 Canada Goose, 73 Wigeon, c130 Mallard, 3 Moorhen, 3 (1m 2f) Pochard, 9 (6m 3f) Tufted Duck, 3 f/imm Goldeneye, 10 Coot, c60 L.B-b.Gull, c50 Common Gull, 2+ G.S. Woodpecker, 1 Green Woodpecker, 3+ Robin (in song), 2 Jay, c6 L-t.Tit (AAC).

Just outside the area: The juv Long-tailed Duck present at Astley Park Lake, Chorley, SD574182, for the 4th day, 17.40hrs at least. Nearby, the juv Red-throated Diver still present at Birkacre Lodge, Yarrow Country Park, Coppull, nr Chorley, SD572150, for the 19th day (NWe, B&J Calder).

However, a couple of concerned comments regarding the apparent condition of both birds, particularly the RTD, noted today:

"I was off today so went to see the LTD & RTD in Chorley. Both showing extremely well but both seem in bad shape - the LTD was coming to bread and the RTD appears to be oiled." (JW).

"Worryingly the RTD is now out of the water on the bank at the top end 1.5 metres below the footpath. I did not think it looked as well as when I saw it 2 weeks ago, possibly now sick?? Whilst I am no expert in such matters, I do hope that my novice diagnosis is wrong as it is good to see such species at close proximity" (John Frankland).

Harwood Bar Caravan Site ( SD750330 ): 14.00hrs: 6 Stock Dove and 15 Tree Sparrow seen by feeding station (SG).

Brownsills, Gt Harwood (SD754329): 15.40hrs: A flock of 26 Tree Sparrow seen taking flight from hedge containing the same birds possibly from H.B.C. site. All probable resident population. 5 Reed Bunting SG).

Rishton Reservoir (SD715300): 4 Cormorant, 4 G.C. Grebe, 2f Tufted. 2 Stonechat on Cut Lane below the reservoir. c100 Fieldfare, 250 Starling, 1 Grey Wagtail, 1 Skylark, 6 Meadow Pipit (NM).

Just outside the area: The juv Long-tailed Duck present at Astley Park Lake, Chorley, SD574182, for the 3rd day, 17.40hrs at least. Also a female Mandarin (RS, NWe, B & J Calder). Nearby, the juv Red-throated Diver still present at Birkacre Lodge, Yarrow Country Park, Coppull, nr Chorley, SD572150, for the 19th day (NWe, B&J Calder). Both species show down to a few metres at times, allowing excellent photographic opportunites.

Just outside the area: The juv Long-tailed Duck present at Astley Park Lake, Chorley, SD574182, for the 2nd day, 15.30hrs at least (WB, NS, ASD). New images added, click on the species. Nearby, the juv Red-throated Diver still present at Birkacre Lodge, Yarrow Country Park, Coppull, nr Chorley, SD572150, for the 18th day (DY).

Dinkling Green (SD642465): 60+ Fieldfare, 6+ R. L. Partridge (AAC, EO).

Brennand & Whitendale Valley's (SD645545 & SD660501): 1 Common Buzzard, 1 Raven, 4 Kestrel, c50 Carrion Crow, 1 Green Woodpecker, 1 Grey Heron (AAC, EO).

Burholme Farm Flood Pool (SD658585): 170+ Mallard. A Dipper on adj River Hodder (AAC, EO).

Turkey Lane, Whalley (SD722379): 2 Nuthatch, 3 Tree Sparrow (up to 6 recently) visiting garden feeder (AAC, EO).

Just outside the area: A juv Long-tailed Duck at Astley Park Lake, Chorley, SD574182. Found this morning (Rick Spencer) and still present late afternoon (WB). Nearby, the 1CY Red-throated Diver still present at Birkacre Lodge, Yarrow Country Park, Coppull, nr Chorley, SD572150, for the 17th day, (Birdguides).

Towneley Park (SD855310): c250 Pink-footed Geese flew east at 09.40hrs. Also a mixed flock of 100+ Fieldfare/Redwing on the Golf Course (GMo).

Nordern Valley, Rishton: 650+ Fieldfare, 20+ Redwing, 2 Mistle Thrush, 1500 Starling, 1 Grey Wagtail, 15 Linnet at the Whitebirk (western) end, cSD707305 (NM).

Dean Clough Reservoir (SD715330): 1 Little Grebe. In the valley the Dam: 1 Little Owl, 1 G.S. Woodpecker, 3 Jay, 250 Fieldfare, 10 Meadow Pipit, 14 Lesser Redpoll, 2 Bullfinch (NM).

Dunsop Valley (SD653524): 6 Common Buzzard, 2 Kestrel, 1 Dipper (AAC).

Primrose Lodge, Clitheroe (SD739406): 36 Mallard, 12 Tufted, 2 Moorhen (AAC).

Littlemoor, Clitheroe: 9 Pied Wagtail, 2 Meadow Pipit feeding on house roof (AAC).

Just outside the area: The 1CY Red-throated Diver still present at Birkacre Lodge, Yarrow Country Park, Coppull, nr Chorley, SD572150, for the 15th day, (Birdguides).

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): 1stwf Greater Scaup with 12 Tufted at the Hodder Inlet, 1xad Yellow-legged Gull, c150 L.B.B. Gull, c800 Common Gull to roost, 3 Sparrowhawk attending Starling roost of c2000, 1 Little Grebe, 1 Goldeneye, Green Woodpecker, c60 Lesser Redpoll (JW, MkB). 33 Cormorant to roost, 95 Mallard (AAC).

Champion Moor (SD750530): 2 Short-eared Owl, ringtail Hen Harrier + Merlin late afternoon ("Burnley Birders" per JW).

Champion Moor Flood (SD749523): 14.00-14.15hrs: 60+ Teal, 4 Mallard, 400 + Common Gull, c20 L.B.B. Gull (AAC).

Just outside the area: The 1CY Red-throated Diver still present at Birkacre Lodge, Yarrow Country Park, Coppull, nr Chorley, SD572150, for the 14th day, (Birdguides).

Just outside the area: The 1CY Red-throated Diver still present at Birkacre Lodge, Yarrow Country Park, Coppull, nr Chorley, SD572150, for the 12th day, (Nora West).

Just outside the area: The 1CY Red-throated Diver still present at Birkacre Lodge, Yarrow Country Park, Coppull, nr Chorley, SD572150, for the 11th day, (Bill Gregory).

Parsonage Reservoir (SD700320): Adf Greater Scaup on the upper reservoir, 10.00hrs at least (SG).

Just outside the area: The 1CY Red-throated Diver still present at Birkacre Lodge, Yarrow Country Park, Coppull, nr Chorley, SD572150, for the 10th day, (Birdguides).

River Calder, Altham (SD774331): 1stw f Wheatear, 18 Common Snipe (SG).

Just outside the area: The 1CY Red-throated Diver still present at Birkacre Lodge, Yarrow Country Park, Coppull, nr Chorley, SD572150, for the 9th day, 17.00hrs at least (DY).

Also, just outside the area: 20+ Brambling in the Trough of Bowland nr Tower Lodge (MkB). Included for interest in the light of the Lancaster website being down (WCA).

Of interest: A Hummingbird Hawkmoth feeding on impatiens (busy lizzies) in back garden hanging basket at Greenacres, Lower Darwen, SD688249, yesterday afternoon at 16.00hrs (DBa).

Sycamore Avenue, Burnley (SD815333): A House Martin flew past observers house at 08.10hrs (RC per GM).

A movement of Pink-footed Geese over the area today: Darwen Moor: 480 in 5 skeins between 07.55-09.50hrs. All flew east bar a flock of 20 west (MS). Parsonage Res: 160 east in two skeins between 08.45-09.15hrs (JM). Lowerhouse, Burnley: 72 NE at 09.15hrs (Peter Hornby per JM).

Crown Point (SD852285): 2-3 Short-eared Owl hunting on the Burnley side of the road below the car park. They were later seen to move over to the new plantings on the moor above Clowbridge at 14.30hrs (BI).

Clowbridge Reservoir (SD825282): A Willow Warbler amongst a mobile tit flock in one of the Plantations (BI).

Just outside the area: The 1CY Red-throated Diver still present at Birkacre Lodge, Yarrow Country Park, Coppull, nr Chorley, SD572150, for the 8th day, morning at least. Also, 40+ Pink-footed Geese flew east at 08.45hrs (Nora West, NS).

Hameldon Hill (SD810288): A pair of Raven in partial display flew east this afternoon. Also, 39 Common Snipe flushed (Bob Ives).

Just outside the area: The 1CY Red-throated Diver still present at Birkacre Lodge, Yarrow Country Park, Coppull, nr Chorley, SD572150, for the 7th day, 09.45hrs (Birdguides).

Champion Moor (SD750530): 50 Golden Plover & 48 Lapwing at Ling Hill (AAC).

Hen Harriers: A ringtail flew west-east midway between jcn 3 & 4 of the M65 at 08.45hrs (R&J Calder). A male by Black Moss Farm, Champion, SD746524, late afternoon (per AAC).

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): 14.15-16.00hrs: 1 Little Grebe, 43 Cormorant, 1 Grey Heron, 1 Barnacle Goose, 248 Canada Geese, 9 Greylag Geese, 11 Wigeon, 2 Teal, 72 Mallard, 11 Tufted, 5 f/imm Goldeneye, 2ad G.B.B. Gull, c10 L.T. Tit, 10 Redwing, 1 Siskin, c75 Lesser Redpoll (AAC).

Just outside the area: The 1CY Red-throated Diver still present at Birkacre Lodge, Yarrow Country Park, Coppull, nr Chorley, SD572150, for the sixth day, afternoon at least and showing down to 2 metres at times (Birdguides).

Late news for Tuesday 12th October: This Rock Pipit photographed on the River Calder at Altham (SG).

Just outside the area: The juv Red-throated Diver still present at Birkacre Lodge, Yarrow Country Park, Coppull, nr Chorley, SD572150, for the fifth day, mid-day at least (Nora West).

Parsonage Reservoir (SD700320): 36 Goosander to roost, 10 Tufted, 5 Pochard, 2 Goldeneye, 2 G.C. Grebe, 24 Common Snipe (T+JD).

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): 10.50-12.00hrs: 14 Cormorant, 1 Grey Heron, 15 Wigeon, 2 Teal, 41 Mallard, 1m Pochard, 7 Tufted Duck, 3f/imm Goldeneye, 1 Green Woodpecker, many Redwing and c100 Siskin flying around over the car park (AAC).

Champion Moor Flood (SD749523):09.50-10.20hrs: 12 Mallard, 14 Teal, 3 Common Snipe, 98 Common Gull, 3 L.B.B. Gull, 10+ Meadow Pipit, 4 Goldfinch, 1 Raven (AAC).

Champion Moor (SD750530): 1 Common Snipe, 1m Stonechat, 5 Reed Bunting (AAC).

Just outside the area: The juv Red-throated Diver still present at Birkacre Lodge, Yarrow Country Park, Coppull, nr Chorley, SD572150, for the fourth day, morning at least (MkB).

Audley Junior School, Blackburn (SD694273): 20 Fieldfare flew over at 17.50hrs (DBa).

Just outside the area: The Red-throated Diver still present at Birkacre Lodge, Yarrow Country Park, Coppull, nr Chorley, SD572150, for the third day, 12.00hrs at least (Nora West, NS).

Gib Hill (SD882391): A Dipper flushed from a flooded field, approx 1/2 mile from nearest river, with no proper 'Dipper streams' nearby. "A very strange sighting" (KS).

Dunsop Valley (SD653524): Redwing movement "well into four figures with very few Fieldfare". Also, 2 Merlin, 4 Sparrowhawk, 6 Kestrel, 6 Buzzard, 2 Raven, 2 Stonechat, 14 Siskin, 4 Swallow, 3 Goosander (TL).

Redwing: Large no's of Redwings continued on their South East - North West flight line over Rishton throughout yesterday and last night / this morning (NM).

Parsonage Reservoir (SD700320): 1 Little Grebe, 5 G.C. Grebe, 10 Tufted, 3 fem/imm Goosander, 2 fem/imm Goldeneye (NM).

Lee Green Reservoir (SD880338): 1 Chiffchaff, 8 Swallow, 100+ Redwing, 2 Song Thrush, 50+ Fieldfare, 50+ Greenfinch, 8 Siskin, 30+ Chaffinch, 4 Reed Bunting (AH).

Just outside the area: A Red-throated Diver at Birkacre Lodge, Yarrow Country Park, Coppull, nr Chorley, SD572150 (Nora West).

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): Morning: A heavy movement of 1100+ Thrushes, mainly Redwing with some Fieldfare in 2hrs. Also, 46 Lesser Redpoll by hide, 2 fem/imm Goldeneye (DF).

Champion Moor (SD750530): Morning: 41 Lapwing, 6+ Golden Plover in/over Ling Hill Farm area, 40+ Meadow Pipit > south, 3 Common Snipe, 3 (2xadm, 1x1stwm) Stonechat (DF).

Pendle Hill (SD803415): A Song Thrush nr the trig point this morning. Also, 1 Raven. Nearby, 6 Stonechat by roadside at Twiston/Blacko junction (KS).

Rishton Reservoir (SD715300): 350+ Redwing, 20 Lapwing flew high SE-NW between 10.00-12.30hrs. On res, 2 Wigeon, 6 G.C. Grebe, 3x1stw Mute Swan. 250 B.H. Gull, 20 Lapwing, 1m Sparrowhawk, 3 Reed Bunting in fields by canal below res (NM).

An arrival of Redwing today: 145 flew west over the Boardhouse at Stocks Reservoir between 09.15-09.45hrs (PW). 50+ flew west over Longridge at 10.30hrs (LP), 40 in Dunsop Valley (TL) and 5 over Dean Clough Reservoir in the afternoon (B&J Calder).

Dean Clough Reservoir (SD715330): An Arctic Skua flew low over the Reservoir at 12.30hrs, causing havoc amongst the gulls present before flying NW. Also, 1 Wheatear, 1 Stonechat (B&J Calder).

Dunsop Valley (SD653524): Common Buzzard, Peregrine, Merlin, Green Woodpecker (TL).

Withnell Fold Flash (SD613327): c50 Teal, 95 Canada Geese, 1f Sparrowhawk, 4 Skylark, 3 Tree Sparrow (WB).

Withnell Fold NR (SD609231): 2 Kingfisher, 1 Chiffchaff and 3 Long-tailed Tit flocks, max 14 birds (WB).

Lee Green Reservoir (SD880338): 2 Song Thrush, 1m Blackcap, 1 Chiffchaff, 8 Swallow, 8 Siskin, 2 Goldcrest and a Small Copper (AH).

Dean Clough Reservoir (SD715330): The juv Black Tern still on the lower reservoir, 13.30hrs at least (NM, SG). Also, 2 Stonechat, 2 Jay and an escaped Peregrine bearing jesses (NM).

Late news for Friday, 1st Oct: Pendle Hill (SD803415): 60 Twite, 25 Golden Plover, 4 Stonechat, a Woodcock in Ogden Clough, Raven and 1pr Red Grouse (Bertha & Jim Rostron per Pat Rishton).

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): 2ad Whooper Swan (PW). 3 Pintail, 2 Tufted, 2 Wigeon, 3+ Swallow, 1 House Martin, 40+ Lesser Redpoll, 30+ Goldfinch (MkB).

Higher Hodder Bridge (SD699413): 16.00hrs: c120 Swallows feeding with c.20 House Martin over river and adj pastures. Fairly strong passage over the last three days (DF).

Moor Piece (SD695446): 3 R.L. Partridge. Also, 30 Long-tailed Tit & 25 Goldcrest to roost (DBo).

Dean Clough Reservoir (SD715330): 1juv Black Tern still on the lower reservoir, 11.30hrs at least (T&JD).

Dean Clough Reservoir (SD715330): 1juv Black Tern still on the lower reservoir, 17.30hrs at least (JM, T&JD). Also, 4 Stonechat on the north side of the upper reservoir. 1f Sparrowhawk, 1 Little Grebe (NM).

Parsonage Reservoir (SD700320): 22 Goosander to roost by 17.45hrs (T&JD).

Altham Bridge (SD765335): A juv Gannet flew west at 11.35hrs. Also, a Rock Pipit c.400m downstream, morning at least (Peter Hornby per JM).

Dean Clough Reservoir (SD715330): 1juv Black Tern still on the lower reservoir mid-afternoon at least. Also, 2 Stonechat on the north side of the upper reservoir (JM, WCA, JD).

Dean Clough Reservoir (SD715330): 1 Black Tern still on the lower reservoir mid-afternoon at least. Also, 2 Cormorant, female Sparrowhawk, Green Woodpecker, 40 Swallow, 1 House Martin, 40 Meadow Pipit, 2x1stw Stonechat (SG, NM).

Rishton Reservoir (SD715300): 08.30-09.30hrs: 32 Wigeon, 5 Shoveler, 1 Teal, 5 G.C. Grebe. 3 Magpie seen to kill and eat a Collared Dove (NM). 1 Chiffchaff (JM).

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): 1juv R.B. Merganser, 12+ Wigeon, 1 Tufted (MB). Flock of 60 Lesser Redpoll over Island viewpoint (JM per MB).

Ling Hill Farm, Champion (SD752536): 19 Golden Plover, 40 Lapwing (MB).

Dean Clough Reservoir (SD715330): 2 Black Tern present on the lower reservoir today, and still present in steady rain 17.15hrs at least (N. McNeil, T&JD, GHo).

Lee Green Reservoir (SD880338): 4 Redwing, 6 Song Thrush, 2 Chiffchaff, 2 Blackcap, 4 Goldcrest (AH).

Recent sightings from Nick McNeil: 24/09: 1pr Raven on Pendle Hill, 2 Peregrine over Fairsnape Fell, Chipping. 25/09:100+ Swallow > south over Nordern Valley, Rishton in a 90min period. 28/09: 100 Pied Wagtail to roost at Charter Walk, Burnley shopping centre, by 19.00hrs.

Reedly Hallows Allotments (SD841348): A Lesser spotted Woodpecker seen in large Sycamore on left just before Tunnel towards Barden Mill (NR).

Dean Clough Reservoir (SD715330): Juv Black Tern on the lower reservoir, 17.35hrs at least. Also, 5 Teal. Black Tern considered same bird as earlier in week by observer (JM).

Rishton Reservoir (SD715300): 1 Whinchat + 2 Stonechat in rushy field at western end of dam wall, present since 27th (JM).

Fishmoor Reservoir (SD697260): Afternoon: 1fem/imm Goosander, 9 Tufted, c150 Lapwing, c200 B.H. Gull, 17 Common Gull, 23 L.B.B. Gull, 2 Herring Gull, 1juv Wheatear (WB).

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): 1 Little Grebe, 2 Grey Heron, c20 Cormorant, 9 Canada Goose, 10 Wigeon, 2 Teal, c100 Mallard, 1m Pochard, 2m Tufted Duck, 1f/imm Red-breasted Merganser, 1 Snipe, 2 Coot, Green & G.S. woodpeckers. Feeding station: c20 Lesser Redpoll, 5 Goldfinch (AAC, EO, GHo).

Ling Hill Farm, Champion (SD752536): 36 Golden Plover in flight (AAC, EO).

Other recent sightings from the Belmont area: Redwing on 21/09, skeins of 28 & 58 Pink-footed Geese over on 24/09 and 3 Ring Ouzel on 25/09 (Steve Martin).

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): 16.30-17.30hrs: 1 Little Grebe, 1 Grey Heron, 36 Cormorant roosting, 17 Teal, 2 Wigeon, 3 Pintail, 105 Mallard (AAC).

Dean Clough Reservoir (SD715330): Juv Black Tern on the lower reservoir until 18.00hrs when it flew south (JM). Also, 1 Goosander, 1 Little Grebe, 1 Green Woodpecker, 3 Stonechat and a Woodpigeon still on the nest (T&JD).

Parsonage Reservoir (SD700320): 1 Goosander, 5 Tufted, 28 Snipe (T&JD).

Ling Hill Farm, Champion (SD752536): 21 Golden Plover & 22 Lapwing on a regular passage feeding site, just east of the old farmhouse (DF).

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): 13.00 -14.30: 22+ Mistle Thrush moving across Crutchenber Fell to Hodder Inlet area at Stocks, clearly autumn movement in the area. pulses of swallows across Stocks, with small groups of 3 to 7 birds moving through.

Swallow: 18 at Copy Nook, BoltonXBowland (12.30hrs) and 24 on wires at Slaidburn Church (17.00hrs in heavy rain) (DF).

Low Moor (SD731419): 11 House Martin. At least 2 nests still with young (DF).

Greenacres, Lower Darwen (SD688249): 47 Greenfinch, 9 Goldfinch, 3 Bullfinch, 1 G.S. Woodpecker in observers garden (Dave Balding).

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): Adult Red-throated Diver present in New Close Bay, but no further sign after 15.30hrs despite searching. Also, 1 Ruddy Duck, 1 Pochard, 1 Tufted, 2 Wigeon (MB).

Champion Moor Flood (SD749523): 20+ Teal & Mallard, 15 Lapwing (MB).

Pink-footed Goose: 25 flew west over Sunnybower, Blackburn, at 16.25hrs (ASD).

Witton Country Park, Blackburn (SD656276): Dipper on the River Darwen, Grey Wagtail, Pied Wagtail, singing male Chiffchaff, Nuthatch, Goldcrest, 10 Mistle Thrush, c12 Swallow & House Martin (Peter Livesey).

River Ribble, Sunderland Hall (SD626336): " At 13.30hrs whilst fishing, I was amazed to see an adult Gannet flying upstream in the direction of Ribchester!" (Brian Rafferty).

Gannet: An adult found dead by the B6251 between Barnoldswick - Bracewell this morning (BJ).

Lee Green Reservoir (SD880338): 1Spotted Flycatcher, 2 Willow Warbler, 2 Chiffchaff, 3 Blackcap, 3 Goldcrest, 80 Swallow (AH).

Swinden Reservoir (SD888334): An adult Gannet found dead this morning (Bob Ashworth per BJ).

Grimsargh Reservoirs (SD590346): The ad Gannet was reported as still present at first light (local fishermen per DJH), but no sign mid-pm (ASD). An Arctic Tern present late afternoon (DJH). Please view only from the public footpath at SD592346.

Parsonage Reservoir (SD700320): Juv Common Tern on the upper reservoir, mid-morning at least (T&JD).

Dean Clough Reservoir (SD715330): 1 Common Tern (different to Parsonage bird) briefly at 10.30hrs. Also, large numbers of Goldcrest, Meadow Pipits, Reed buntings, Goldfinches, Willow Warblers and Tit species in surrounding areas adj to res (JD).

Grimsargh Reservoirs (SD590346): A 'grounded' adult Gannet, swimming on the water, apparently in healthy condition, 18.30hrs at least (DJH). Please view only from the public footpath at SD592346.

Upper Foulridge Reservoir (SD895413): 10.15-11.00hrs: 8 Twite showing well on the waters edge, 60 Canada Geese, 4 G.C. Grebe, 18 B.H. Gull, 3 Snipe, 1m Wigeon (NR).

Lee Green Reservoir (SD880338): 4 Little Grebe, 6 Moorhen, 1 Garden Warbler, 1m Blackcap, 12 Willow Warbler, 30+ L.T. Tit, Goldcrests, 3 Dunnock (NR).

Parsonage Reservoir (SD700320): Juv Common Tern on the upper reservoir, mid-morning at least (T&JD).

Grimsargh Reservoirs (SD590346): The Black Tern present for the 11th day (DJH).

Parsonage Reservoir (SD700320): Juv Common Tern on the upper reservoir (T&JD, DBi).

Grimsargh Reservoirs (SD590346): The Black Tern present for the 10th day, showing well this afternoon at least (Birdguides). If not present it is worth also checking Alston Reservoirs, Longridge, SD607362 as it has been moving between the two sites during the week.

Grimsargh Reservoirs (SD590346): The Black Tern present for the 9th day, 17.00hrs at least (GMo).

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): 100+ Teal, 2 Pochard, 2 Teal. Reservoir not quite full, but all muddy spits have been covered with many birds sheltering in the rushes in squally conditions (MB).

Champion Moor Flood (SD749523): 7 Teal. The flood is currently retaining more water than in the past 2-3 years, so fingers crossed the measures to restore the water holding capacity of the flood are working (MB).

Grimsargh Reservoirs (SD590346): The Black Tern present for the 8th day, 16.00hrs at least (DJH, MB, BB).

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): 120 Meadow Pipit flew through between 08.45-09.45hrs. Also, 22 Swallow (DF).

Grimsargh Reservoirs (SD590346): The Black Tern still present up to 11.45hrs when it flew high NE (MkB). Both the Black and Common Terns were again present when checked at 16.45hrs and are now thought to be commuting between this site and Alston Reservoirs, Longridge, SD607362 (MB). Yesterday, both birds "disappeared" at 14.30hrs (Chris Batty) possibly doing the same.

Grimsargh Reservoirs (SD590346): The Black Tern still present, 08.55hrs at least. Also a Common Tern (DJH). 1 Kingfisher (Chris Batty).

Dunsop Valley (SD653524): Juv Cuckoo for 3rd day at Footholme, 2 miles north of Dunsop Bridge (JM).

Lee Green Reservoir (SD880338): 1 Willow Warbler, 7 Blackcap, 1 Chiffchaff, 3 Reed Bunting, 1 Kingfisher (AH).

Salesbury Hall (SD673351): Mid-day: 2 Whinchat by the pond (Dennis & Margaret Weir).

Grimsargh Reservoirs (SD590346): The Black Tern still present, 09.46hrs at least. Also Kingfisher (DJH). No sign of Black Tern early evening (MB).

Dunsop Valley (SD653524): Juv Cuckoo for 2nd day at Footholme, 2 miles north of Dunsop Bridge (JM).

Grimsargh Reservoirs (SD590346): A Black Tern giving excellent views for most of the day (DJH) still present 19.00hrs at least (LP, MB). Also, 1 Common Tern. Please view only from the public footpath at SD592346.

Dunsop Valley (SD653524): Juv Cuckoo at Footholme, 2 miles north of Dunsop Bridge (JM).

Withnell Fold Flash (SD614239): Morning: 90 Lapwing, 60 Teal, 2 Grey Heron, 300 Canada Geese, 500 B.H. Gull, 30 L.B.B. Gull and samll numbers of Swallow, House and Sand Martins. At nearby Withnell Fold NR: Blackcap, Chiffchaff, Nuthatch and Treecreeper (NS).

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): 11 Pintail, 2 Pochard, 1 Goosander, 5 Tufted, 4 Wigeon, 1 G.C. Grebe (MB).

Lee Green Reservoir (SD880338): 2 Teal, 1 Willow Warbler, 2 Blackcap, 4 Chiffchaff, 2 Common Whitethroat, 2 Lesser Redpoll (AH).

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): 09.30hrs: 2 Kingfisher from causeway, 9 Pintail, c450 Teal, 7 Siskin, 1 Common Whitethroat, 1 Green Woodpecker (Andrew Bramhall).

Lee Green Reservoir (SD880338): 10.00-14.00hrs: 1 Shoveler, 2 Sparrowhawk, 100+ House Martin, 1 Sand Martin, 50+ Swallow, 1 Willow Warbler, 1 Common Redstart, 2 Common Whitethroat, 5 Chiffchaff, 4 Blackcap (AH, Malcolm Higgins).

Meins Road, Blackburn (cSD660285): 6 Mistle Thrush, 2 Carrion Crow, 3 Collared Dove, 1 Robin, 1 Nuthatch, 2 Great Tit, 1 Blackbird in observers garden (EW, DY).

Lee Green Reservoir (SD880338): 1 Shoveler, 10 Little Grebe (inc. 4 day old chick), 3 Spotted Flycatcher, 2 Blackcap, 1 Common Whitethroat, 2 Chiffchaff (NL, AH).

Pendle Hill (SD803415): A moulting ad Dotterel by the path 400m south of the summit until 09.25hrs when it flew towards the trig point. Also, a fem/imm Merlin, 1 Golden Plover and 14 Wheatear (JM).

Red Kite reported twice nr New Laithe Farm, Newton, SD699487, in the past week (per MkB).

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): Usual species inc. 3 Shoveler and 18 Pintail. Also, 6 male Common Hawker, 10 Black Darter, 3 Common Darter (MkB).

Champion Moor Flood (SD749523): 1 Snipe, 1 Teal, 2 Moorhen, 1 Wheatear. Also, 4 Black Darter (MkB).

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): 12.20-15.10hrs: 1 G.C. Grebe, 20 Cormorant, 4 Grey Heron, 86 Canada Goose, 329 Teal, 9 Wigeon, 34 Mallard, 2 (eclipse drake) Shoveler, 13 Pintail, 1m Pochard, 1m Tufted, 1rh Goosander, 1 Common Sandpiper. Shallow water at the Hodder Inlet is now ideal for dabbling Ducks (AAC).

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): 09.00-10.30hrs: 7 Pintail, 370 Teal (further influx of 100 from y/day), 1 Snipe, 1 Common Sandpiper, 1 Common Buzzard, 1 Common Redstart, several Willow Warbler. Vis migration include 50 Meadow Pipit and 35 Swallow over (DF).

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): 11.15-13.00hrs: 1 G.C. Grebe, 2 Grey Heron, 16 Cormorant, 12 Canada Geese, 10 Wigeon (new arrivals), 236 Teal (further increase), 256 Mallard (large influx), 3 Shoveler (new arrivals), 11 Pintail (further increase), 1pr Pochard, 1pr Tufted, 2ad G.B.B. Gull (AAC).

Withnell Fold Flash (SD614239): Evening: 143 Canada Geese, 64 Teal, 1f Wigeon, 14 Snipe, 2 Kingfisher (ad feeding juv), 2 Chiffchaff, 1 Willow Warbler, 1 Spotted Flycatcher (WB).

Clowbridge Reservoir (SD825282): 16.30-18.30hrs: 1ad G.C. Grebe, 26 Canada Geese, 1 Tufted, 6 Stonechat, 5 Whinchat, 1 Wheatear, 4 Reed Bunting, 3 Meadow Pipit (no big groups yet), 35 Pied Wagtail, 5 Mistle Thrush, Swallow, 1 Willow Warbler (Bob Ives)

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): 15.30-17.00hrs: 2 G.C.Grebe, 24 Cormorant (increase), 2 Grey Heron, 226+ Canada Goose, 200+ Teal (large increase), 62 Mallard, 5 Pintail (at least 2 eclipse males), 1m Pochard, 4 Tufted Duck, 1ad G.B-b.Gull, 42 L.B-b.Gull, 1 Jay, 2 Sand Martin (AAC).

Dean Clough Reservoir (SD715330): 8 Spotted Flycatcher at the northern edge of the conifer plantation, cSD717328. Also, 5 (1f, 4juv Stonechat. Of interest, the female Stonechat has succeeded in raising the brood alone, following the death of the male to predation, probably by a Stoat. (T&JD).

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): 3 Pintail, 1 Shoveler, 1 Pochard, 3 Tufted, 3 G.C. Grebe, 3+ Blackcap (MkB).

Clowbridge Reservoir (SD825282): 19.00hrs: A Knot showing down to 10yrds at the dam end, 19.30hrs at least. Also, 33 Pied Wagtail (Bob Ives).

Langden Valley (SD615507): Peregrine, 2 Raven, 2 Ring Ouzel. Also, 2 male Black Darter (AH).

Allsprings, Gt. Harwood (SD734334): 1m Lesser Whitethroat occasionally singing, 1 Reed Bunting (SG).

Parsonage Reservoir (SD700320): Upper Res: c20 Snipe, 2 Whinchat (SG).