2005 sightings archive.

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October 31st 2005.

Lower Foulridge Reservoir (SD888417): 1 Common Swift (RH, BJ). 1 Jack Snipe, 6 Common Snipe, 2 Dunlin (GWa).

Upper Foulridge Reservoir (SD895413): 1 Teal, 15 Golden Plover, 220 Lapwing, 19 Cormorant (GWa).

October 30th 2005.

Champion Moor (SD750530): 2 Northern Wheatear at SD756530 at 16.30hrs (JM).

Fishmoor Reservoir (SD697260): 2ndw Med Gull to roost, 1 Woodcock flushed, 3 Wigeon, 10 Tufted (WCA).

Lower Foulridge Reservoir (SD888417): 1 Shoveler, 3 Wigeon, 5 Dunlin, 1 Redshank, 25 Golden Plover, 1 Jack Snipe. 29 Pink-footed Geese > W at 09.30hrs  (JM, BJ).
 

October 29th 2005.

Coal Clough Windfarm (SD8928-SD9028): A Water Pipit flushed from the field at SD891287 (GWa).

Upper Foulridge Reservoir (SD895413): 40+ Golden Plover, 250 Lapwing, 14 Cormorant, 8 Snipe. 210 Pink-footed Geese > west (GWa).

October 28th 2005.

Coal Clough Windfarm (SD8928-SD9028) - Shedden Clough (SD8929): 6 Grey Partridge, 7 Stonechat, 50+ Fieldfare, 5 Redwing, 10+ Brambling, 40 Goldfinch (MF).

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): 41 Cormorant, 2 Grey Heron, 2 Greylag Goose, 26 Wigeon, 221 Teal, 572 Mallard, 4m Pintail, 17 Tufted Duck, 1f/imm Red-breasted Merganser, 3 Coot, 1ad G.B.B. Gull, 24 Pheasant (AAC).

October 27th 2005.

Parsonage Reservoir (SD700320): 108 Canada Geese, 3 Greylag, 6 Tufted, 3 Goldeneye, 14 Goosander, 2 Coot, 3 Cormorant, 1 Little Grebe, 1 G. C. Grebe, 1 Little Owl, 2 Raven, 100+ Fieldfare, 10 Redwing, 2 Goldcrest, 6 Long-tailed Tit, 2 Grey Wagtail (T&JD).

October 26th 2005.

Lower Foulridge Reservoir (SD888417): 2 Dunlin, 250 Lapwing, 8 Snipe, 4 Goldeneye, 13 G.C. Grebe. 20 Fieldfare & 40 Redwing > S (GWa).

October 25th 2005.

Fieldfare: c150 > west over Low Moor, Clitheroe, at 10.30hrs (AC).

October 24th 2005.

Lower Foulridge Reservoir (SD888417): 200 Fieldfare, 300 Redwing > S late morning & 12 Golden Plover > W. 2 Ruddy Duck, 2 Goldeneye, 3 Teal,  60 Lapwing, 7 Snipe (GWa).

Close Brow, Rishton: c350 Fieldfare in fields, then > W/SW at 17.00hrs (DBi).

Fishmoor Reservoir (SD697260): 13 Tufted (WCA).

October 23rd 2005.

Fishmoor Reservoir (SD697260): 2ndw Med Gull briefly mid-pm (JW). 1pr Stonechat (WCA).

Fieldfare: 4 feeding on Hawthorn at Sycamore Ave, Burnley (RC per GMo).

Parsonage Reservoir (SD700320): 5 Tufted, 5 Cormorant, 1 G.C. Grebe, 1 Little Grebe, 100+ Lapwing, 1 Snipe, 2 Redshank, 8 Canada, 4 Coot (T&JD).

October 22nd 2005.

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): The Great Grey Shrike present c400yrds along the trail past the hide between 10.45-10.55hrs at least (AAC). However, no further sign from midday onwards despite searching. 1 G.C.Grebe, c15 Cormorant, 62 Canada Goose, c90 Wigeon, c135 Teal, min 450 Mallard, c10 Tufted Duck, 1f/imm Goldeneye, 1m Shoveler, 3 Goosander, 1 f/imm R. B. Merganser, 22 Pheasant, 5 Coot, 3 (1ad 2imm) G.B.B. Gull, 1 Jay, 2 G.S. Woodpecker, 1 Green Woodpecker, c40 Siskin, 12+ Lesser Redpoll, 5 Brambling, 1m Stonechat (AAC, WCA, JM, JW, WB, BJ, AC).

Fieldfare: 5 > NE over Longridge at 14.30hrs (LP).

Lower Foulridge Reservoir (SD888417): 8 Golden Plover > W, 16 G.C. Grebe, 20 Snipe, 15 Meadow Pipit (GWa).

Upper Foulridge Reservoir (SD895413): 1 Golden Plover, 2 Redshank, 40 Snipe, 18 Cormorant, 275 Lapwing, 1 Teal (GWa).

Rowley Lake (SD863327): 3 Wigeon, 1 Kingfisher, 1 Lesser Redpoll, 4 Tufted, 2 Little Grebe, 1 G.C. Grebe (GWa).

Champion Moor (SD750530): 1m Stonechat (WCA, JW, WB).

Shedden Clough (SD8929): 30 Pink-footed Geese > SE at 09.45hrs (AH).

October 21st 2005.

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): 83 Wigeon, 1 Common Buzzard, 63 Lapwing , 2 Brambling, 6 Lesser Redpoll, 3 Goldcrest (MkB).

Champion Moor (SD750530): 64 Golden Plover (BJ, AH).

October 20th 2005.

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): 184 Canada Goose, 1 Barnacle Goose, 134 Wigeon, min 29 Teal, min 338 Mallard, 11 Tufted Duck, 2 f/imm Red-breasted Merganser, 1m Goosander, 6 Pheasant, c15 Siskin (AAC, EO). Vis: 14 Common Crossbill, 6+ Redpoll, 47 Redwing > S during the morning (MkB). No sign of the Great Grey Shrike.

Dean Clough Reservoir (SD715330): 1 Wheatear (T&JD).

October 19th 2005.

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): A Great Grey Shrike seen at SD727574, c1/2 mile beyond hide in the area of the ruin (Dave & Marion Potter per AAC).

Dean Clough Reservoir (SD715330): 2 G.C. Grebe, 3 Cormorant, 17 Mallard, 1 Coot, 2 Kestrel, 1 G.S. Woodpecker, 1m Stonechat (AAC, EO).

Parsonage Reservoir (SD700320): 1 Little Grebe, 1 G.C. Grebe, 5 Cormorant, c80 Canada Goose, 10 Mallard, 5 Tufted, 2 f/imm Goosander, 2 Coot, 212 Lapwing, 4 Snipe, 4 Pied Wagtail (AAC, EO).

Pollard Moor, Hapton: Barn Owl at 07.00hrs (RA).

October 18th 2005.

Lower Foulridge Reservoir (SD888417): 12 G.C. Grebe, 6 Teal, 40 Lapwing, 43 Snipe (GWa).

Upper Foulridge Reservoir (SD895413): 50 Golden Plover, 290 Lapwing, 6 Snipe, 6 Cormorant (GWa).

Whinney Hill Tip, Altham (SD7530): 1 Common Snipe (Paul Shoreham).

Spring Wood, Whalley (SD743363): 1 Woodcock (PS).

Towneley Park (SD851309): 15 Redwing > S at 10.20hrs (GMo).

October 17th 2005.

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): 32 Cormorant, 3 Grey Heron, 16 Canada Goose, c65 Wigeon, c50 Teal, c500 Mallard, 11 Tufted Duck, 1m Pochard, 1f/imm Goldeneye, 51 Lapwing, 1ad G.B.B. Gull, 2 Coot, 1 Kestrel, 1ad m Hen Harrier, 1 Kingfisher, 4+ Jay, 1 G.S. Woodpecker, 1 Bullfinch (AAC).

Towneley Park (SD851309): 91 Redwing > SE between 09.15-09.30hrs (GMo).

October 16th 2005.  

Plunge Valley (SD811195): 1stw Ring Ouzel (IB).

Holden Wood Reservoir (SD768225): 1 Chiffchaff (IB).

Low Moor, clitheroe (SD): 35 Redwing (AC).

Bowland Knotts (SD7260): 10 Red Grouse, 1 Wheatear (Mike Watson).

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): Ringtail Hen Harrier nearby at Anna Land Brook (MW).

October 15th 2005.  

Lower Foulridge Reservoir (SD888417): 3 Red-breasted Merganser (AH).

October 14th 2005.  

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): 2x1stw Whooper Swan, 12 Canada Goose, 9 Wigeon, 17 Teal, c300 Mallard, 1 Little Grebe, 1 Grey Heron, 50 Cormorant, 1ad G.B.B. Gull, c40 L.B.B. Gull, c400 Common Gull, c5 B. H. Gull, 1 Sparrowhawk, 23 Pheasant, 1 Kingfisher (AAC).

River Calder, Altham (SD7633-SD7733): 2 Common Sandpiper (GMo).

October 13th 2005.  

New Laithe Farm, Newton (SD699487): No sign of the Yellow browed Warbler. 4 Lesser Redpoll, 3 Redwing (MkB).

Lee Green Reservoir (SD880338): 1 Kingfisher, 1 Redwing (BJ).

Fishmoor Reservoir (SD697260): 2 Teal, 20 Tufted, 1 G.C. Grebe (WCA).

October 12th 2005.  

New Laithe Farm, Newton (SD699487): The Yellow-browed Warbler present for the 6th day, though remaining very elusive. First noted today at 09.35hrs, calling frequently, but with no further sign after 13.00hrs. Also, 1 Brambling, 1 Peregrine (MkB). Birders are invited by the Breaks family to look for the bird. Please drive down to the Farmhouse where there is parking for c10 cars and follow onsite directions. Further parking arrangements will be laid on if required. Directions: The site is N/NW of Clitheroe, west of the B6478. The entrance to the farm is where the B6478 bends to the right at SD704487.

Fishmoor Reservoir (SD697260): 23 Tufted, 1 G.C. Grebe (WCA).

Rishton Reservoir (SD715300): 9 G.C. Grebe, 2 Wigeon, 3 Teal, 15 Snipe (WCA).

October 11th 2005.  

 New Laithe Farm, Newton (SD699487): The Yellow-browed Warbler present for the 5th day but remaining very elusive. Todays sightings: Heard at 09.20hrs, seen at 09:50, 11:15, 14:10, 14:30, 15:45 and 16.15hrs (MkB, MB). Also, 1 Common Crossbill flew over (MkB).

Veepings Farm, Champion: 1 Brambling (GWo).

Fishmoor Reservoir (SD697260): 23 Tufted, 1 G.C. Grebe (WCA).

Lower Foulridge Reservoir (SD888417): 1 Dunlin, 14 Snipe (GWa).

Upper Foulridge Reservoir (SD895413): 24 Cormorant, 5 Snipe, 8 Teal. 200 Pink-footed Geese > west (GWa).

October 10th 2005.  

New Laithe Farm, Newton (SD699487): The Yellow-browed Warbler present for the 4th day but remaining very elusive, todays sightings: Seen at 08.10hrs, 08.55hrs, 1055hrs, 11.45hrs and 14.00hrs (MkB, WB, JW, BS, RH). Also, 1 Jack Snipe, 6 Redwing (MkB).

October 9th 2005.  

New Laithe Farm, Newton (SD699487): The Yellow-browed Warbler present for the 3rd day but remaining very elusive, though seen "a few times", inc. a good 30 second view at 09.15hrs (MkB) and again at 11.45hrs (MF) with no sign after last being heard at 13.45hrs in windy conditions (MkB).  Also, 1 Chiffchaff, 6 Common Crossbill > S at 09.25hrs, 5 Swallow > S, 1 Dunlin briefly on the wader scrapes (MkB).

Lower Foulridge Reservoir (SD888417): 2 Swallow, 1 Chiffchaff, 1 Dunlin (AH).

Lee Green Reservoir (SD880338): 1 Redwing (AH).

October 8th 2005.  

New Laithe Farm, Newton (SD699487): The Yellow-browed Warbler present for the 2nd day, but very elusive. Todays sightings: 10.50hrs: 'heard' only, 11.10hrs: 'heard' and seen briefly, 11.30hrs: 'heard' and seen briefly (MB, BB, MkB, PGRi), 12.20hrs: showed very well briefly, calling twice (PGri, WCA, MkB), 16.05hrs: Seen and heard briefly only (DO, DBi). Also, 6+ Goldcrest, 2 Grey Wagtail, 1 Peregrine over and 2 Common  Buzzard. Vis: 8 Swallow, 12 Mistle Thrush and 18 Pied Wagtail all > south.

Greenfield Pond, Colne (SD876395): 1 Rock Pipit (KES). 

Lower Foulridge Reservoir (SD888417): 120 Pink-footed Geese > west at 15.25hrs, 1 Greenshank, 1 Knot, 1 Dunlin, 1 Jack Snipe, 35 Lesser Redpoll (JM).

Rowley Lake (SD862328): 8 House Martin, 1 Chiffchaff, 1 Blackcap (AH).

Fishmoor Reservoir (SD697260): 6 Goosander, 10+ Tufted, 2 G.C. Grebe (WCA).

Marsden Park, Nelson (SD875380): 1 Redwing (KES).

October 7th 2005.  

New Laithe Farm, Newton (SD699487): A Yellow-browed Warbler present this afternoon, though very elusive (Mark Breaks et al). Found on call in the observers garden at c12.00hrs, the bird showed itself to the finder shortly after, followed by three brief sightings, none located on call: at 14.30hrs (MkB, JM, AAC), again at 16.15hrs (MkB, JM, BJ) and finally at 17.40hrs associating with a Tit flock (GWo).

Lower Foulridge Reservoir (SD888417): 1 Knot, 1 Dunlin, 1 Greenshank, 1 Ringed Plover, 12 Snipe, 25 Lapwing, 12 Teal (GWa, AH).

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): 1f/imm Goldeneye, 3 Wigeon, 12 Teal, 4 Red-breasted Marganser, 2 G.C. Grebe, 31 Lapwing, 1 Barnacle Goose (MkB).

Champion Moor (SD750530): 1 Golden Plover, 2 Reed Bunting (MkB).

Shedden Clough (SD8929): 1 Chiffchaff (AH).

October 6th 2005.

Lower Foulridge Reservoir (SD888417): 1 Knot, 1 Greenshank, 1 Ringed Plover (RH, BJ).

Fishmoor Reservoir (SD697260): 1ad Med Gull to roost (JW).

October 5th 2005.

Lower Foulridge Reservoir (SD888417): 1 Common Scoter, 15 Teal, 1 Greenshank (RH, BJ, GWa).

Upper Foulridge Reservoir (SD895413): 30 Cormorant, 21 Snipe (BJ).

Fishmoor Reservoir (SD697260): 2 Shelduck, 8 Wigeon, 10 Tufted (WCA).

Of interest: A Hummingbird Hawkmoth photographed in observers Longridge garden at 18.00hrs (Lee Parnell). Click species to view photo.

October 4th 2005.

Redwing: Single nocturnal birds heard over Longridge at 22.00hrs (LP) and Feniscowles, Blackburn at 22.10hrs (WCA).

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): 2 Little Grebe, 1 G.C.Grebe, 91 Canada Goose, 2 Greylag Goose, 28 Wigeon, 44 Teal, 195+ Mallard, 2m Tufted, 70 Lapwing, 5 Moorhen, 21 Pheasant, 1 Raven  (AAC).

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

Parsonage Reservoir (SD700320): c100 Snipe present in recent days (T&JD).

October 3rd 2005.

Black Moss Reservoirs (SD8231): 1ad Whooper Swan present from 12.40-12.55hrs when it flew NE (Tony Bennett).

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): 84 Lapwing, 96 Teal, 6 Wigeon, 2 Tufted, 1 G.C. Grebe, 1 Kingfisher, 1 Grey Wagtail, 20 Linnet (MkB).

Redwing: A nocturnal bird heard over Burnley (GWa). 

October 2nd 2005.

Woodend SW, Burnley (SD827352): 35 Pink-footed Geese > west at 11.45hrs. also, 3 Wigeon present (RC).

Pendle Hill (SD803415): No sign of the Dotterel mid-morning. 25 Golden Plover, 2 Wheatear, 5+ Red Grouse (AAC, JM, SG).

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): Prob f/imm Greater Scaup, 5 Tufted,  6 Wigeon, 3 Pochard, 4 Red breasted Merganser, 56 Teal, 200+ Mallard,  2 G.C. Grebe, 1 Little Grebe, 37 Cormorant, 3 Bullfinch (MB).

Gawthorpe Hall (SD807341): 1 Common Buzzard (RC).

Lee Green Reservoir (SD880338): 1m Blackcap, 1 Chiffchaff, 12 Swallow, 3 Siskin (AH).

Shedden Clough (SD8929): 10 Siskin, 6 Skylark, 7 L.T. Tit, 12 Reed Bunting,1 Green Woodpecker, 2 Twite, 40 Meadow Pipit, 3 Grey Partridge (AH).

October 1st 2005.

Pendle Hill (SD803415): The juvenile Dotterel present for the 3rd day. At 16.50hrs, the bird was c150m SSW of the trig point (JM).

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560):  Osprey reported by a fisherman at 12.30hrs (per BJ).

Lower Foulridge Reservoir (SD888417): 1 Greenshank, 9 Dunlin, 1 Goosander (GWa).

Upper Foulridge Reservoir (SD895413): 5 Teal, 200 Lapwing, 14 Cormorant, 1 Sand Martin, 70+ Linnet (GWa).

Siddows area, Clitheroe (SD7240): 8 Swallow, 80+ Goldfinch (AAC, EO).

House Martin: Still 2 pairs feeding young in the nest on Livesey Branch Rd, Feniscowles, Blackburn (WCA).

Pink-footed Geese: Overflying flock heard over New Laithe Farm, Newton at 21.25hrs (MkB).

September 30th 2005.

Pendle Hill (SD803415): The juvenile Dotterel present for the 2nd day. At 16.25hrs the bird was c100m south of the trig point (JM).

 Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): 2 Little Grebe, 1 G.C. Grebe 30 Cormorant, 232 Canada Goose, 1 Barnacle Goose, 11 Teal, 46 Mallard, 5 Coot, 9 Pheasant, 1f Peregrine (AAC).

Lower Foulridge Reservoir (SD888417): 7 Dunlin, 2 Ringed Plover, 1 Greenshank (GWa).

Upper Foulridge Reservoir (SD895413): 33 Snipe (GWa).

Parsonage Reservoir (SD700320): 1 White Wagtail (GHo).

September 29th 2005.

Pendle Hill (SD803415): 1juv Dotterel in the summit area (SG et al).

Lower Foulridge Reservoir (SD888417): Prob Arctic Tern briefly, 6 Dunlin, 8 Ringed Plover, 3 Greenshank (GWa).

Upper Foulridge Reservoir (SD895413): 14 Cormorant, 14 Teal, 200 Lapwing, 25+ Linnet (GWa).

Shedden Clough (SD8929): 1 Grey Wagtail > S, c40 Meadow Pipit, 2 Reed Bunting (AH).

September 28th 2005.

Lower Foulridge Reservoir (SD888417): 8 Ringed Plover, 6 Dunlin, 3 Greenshank, 15 Mistle Thrush (GWa).

September 27th 2005.

Fishmoor Reservoir (SD697260): 17 Tufted, 1 G.C. Grebe (WCA).

September 26th 2005.

Pendle Hill (SD803415): 20 Golden Plover, 1 Peregrine, 1 Wheatear, 5 Skylark, 100+ Meadow Pipit, 40+ Goldfinch (NM).

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): 2 Canada Goose, 2 Shelduck, 40 Teal, 165 Mallard, 2 G.C. Grebe, 1 Grey Heron, 28 Cormorant, 4 Moorhen, 5 Coot (AAC).

Clowbridge Reservoir (SD827282): 2 Ringed Plover, 4 Stonechat, 25 Goldfinch (GWa).

Shedden Clough (SD8929): Visible migration: 130 Meadow Pipit, 14 Siskin,10 Chaffinch,25 Swallow,10 Goldfinch,8 Greenfinch,12 Linnet,1 G.S. Woodpecker, all > S or SE. Also 1 Chiffchaff,2 Skylark (AH).

September 25th 2005.

Pendle Hill (SD803415): 22 Golden Plover (AH, GWa).

Grindleton Pond (SD750475): 2 Common Crossbill (AH).

Lower Foulridge Reservoir (SD888417): 7 Ringed Plover, 4 Dunlin, 2 Greenshank, 1 Merlin, 5 Snipe, 13 Teal (GWa).

Upper Foulridge Reservoir (SD895413): 20 Snipe, 110 Lapwing, 75 Linnet, 20 Goldfinch, 20 Meadow Pipit (GWa).

Gawthorpe Hall (SD807341): 1 Spotted Flycatcher (RC).

September 24th 2005.

Lower Foulridge Reservoir (SD888417): 7 Ringed Plover, 3 Dunlin, 1 Greenshank (GWa).

Grindleton Pond (SD750475): 1 Curlew > W, 3 Common Buzzard, 2 Sparrowhawk, 1 Green Woodpecker, 6+ Siskin (AH).

Pendle Hill (SD803415): 15 Golden Plover (Dave Marsh).

Langden Valley (SD6050-SD6350): 1 Peregrine, c5 Kestrel, 1 Red Grouse, 1 Grey Heron, 2 Stock Dove, c5 Stonechat, 1 juv Wheatear, sev Meadow Pipit (AAC).

Woodend SW (SD827352): 1 Greenshank flew west (RC).

September 23rd 2005.

Lower Foulridge Reservoir (SD888417): 9 Ringed Plover, 3 Dunlin, 3 Greenshank (BJ, Russell Hooper).

Fishmoor Reservoir (SD697260): 1 Shoveler, 15 Tufted, 1 G.C. Grebe (WCA).

September 22nd 2005.

Gisburn Forest: 4 Common Crossbill at the highest point on the blue route near The 'Y' Junction on the Forestry Commission road (Peter Monaghan).

Lower Foulridge Reservoir (SD888417): 1 Greenshank, 17 Teal (GWa, BJ).

Upper Foulridge Reservoir (SD895413): 4 Greenshank, 31 Snipe, 1 Common Sandpiper, 80 Lapwing, 60 Linnet (BJ, GWa).

Slipper Hill Reservoir (SD875420): 2 Chiffchaff (BJ).

Shedden Clough (SD8929): Visible migration, 06.30-09.00hrs: 40+ Meadow Pipit, 40+ Swallow, 5 Sand Martin, 6 Chaffinch,2 Grey wagtail,6 Redpoll,3 Starling,1 G.S. Woodpecker, 6 Goldfinch, 6 Reed Bunting, all > S or SE. Also, 1 Skylark, 6 Grey Partridge, 2 Goldcrest (AH).

 Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): min 23 Cormorant to roost by 18.15hrs (AAC).

Copy Nook, Bolton-by-Bowland: Pre-roost gathering of 29 Pied Wagtail (AAC).

September 21st 2005.

Shedden Clough (SD8929): Visible migration, 08.00-10.00hrs:  230 Meadow Pipit > SE, 25 Siskin > SE, 10 Redpoll > SE, 45 Swallow > SE, 6 Goldcrest > SE, 4 G.S. Woodpecker > SE, 7 Skylark, 10 Chaffinch, 3 Reed Bunting, 5 Jay, 6 Jackdaw (AH).

September 20th 2005.

Fishmoor Reservoir (SD697260): 1stw Med Gull to roost by 19.00hrs, 1 G.C. Grebe, 20 Tufted, 1 Common Sandpiper, 120 Lapwing (WCA).

Cant Clough Reservoir (SD897308): 1 Yellow Wagtail briefly, 1 Wheatear, 20 Linnet (SG).

Pendle Hill (SD803415): 100 Meadow Pipit, 10 Skylark, 100+ Goldfinch (NM).

Shedden Clough (SD8929): Vis mig: 5 Skylark, 2 Siskin, 60+ Meadow Pipit, 3 Pied Wagtail, 1 Goldcrest, 1 Chiffchaff, 2 Mistle Thrush, 2 Reed Bunting, 1 Robin, 2 Swallow, 2 Great Tit, 1 Blue tit, 1 Greenfinch, 4 Goldfinch  - All > SE (AH).

Lower Foulridge Reservoir (SD888417): 4 Gadwall, 5 Teal, 4 Greenshank, 7 Dunlin (GWa).

Upper Foulridge Reservoir (SD895413): 4 Teal, 1 Common Sandpiper, 80 Lapwing, 3 Cormorant, 2 Snipe (GWa).

Altham Bridge (SD774330): 1 Common Sandpiper, 1 Wheatear, 3 Snipe. 6 Swallow & 3 Sand Martin > west (GMo).

Tawny Owl: 1on fenceposts adj to the hard-shoulder of M65 by Whinney Hill Tip, SD759309, at 01.30hrs (Paul Dignan).

September 19th 2005.

 Stocks Reservoir (SD730560):1 Little Grebe, 4 G.C. Grebe, 2 Grey Heron, 2 Cormorant, 56 Teal, 84 Mallard , 7 Tufted, 4 (f + 3imm) Red-breasted Merganser. Gull roost building up: 1 G.B.B. Gull, 40+ L.B.B. Gull, 280+ Common Gull, c20 B.H. Gull (AAC).

Fishmoor Reservoir (SD697260): 1 G.C. Grebe, 14 Tufted (WCA).

Rishton Reservoir (SD715300): 4 G.C. Grebe (WCA).

Parsonage Reservoir (SD700320): 8 Cormorant, 2 G.C. Grebe, 1 Dunlin, 50 Lapwing, 1 Grey Heron, 110 Canada Geese, 3 Greylag, 2 Chiffchaff (T&JD).

September 18th 2005.

Black Moss Reservoirs (SD8231): A Common Scoter present briefly around midday (Andy Powell). Also, 2 Little Grebe, 2 G.C. Grebe, 1 Grey Heron, 5 Wigeon, 4 Mallard, 15 Tufted, and c100 Lapwing (AAC).

Barrowford Reservoir (SD869400): 2 Sand Martin (BJ).

September 17th 2005.

Lower Foulridge Reservoir (SD888417): 3 Greenshank, 9 Dunlin, 3 Ringed Plover, 2 Snipe (GWa).

September 16th 2005.

Rishton Reservoir (SD715300): A juvenile Skua sp. seen flying west from a passing car at 07.30hrs (DBi).

September 15th 2005.

Lower Foulridge Reservoir (SD888417): 2juv Curlew Sandpiper, 2 Dunlin, 3 Ringed Plover, 2 Greenshank, 6 Snipe, 1 Shelduck (GWa).

Upper Foulridge Reservoir (SD895413): 30 Snipe, 4 Teal, 2 Greenshank, 230 Lapwing, 2 Common Sandpiper, 25 Linnet (GWa).

Rishton Reservoir (SD715300): 1m Shoveler, 2 Raven (WCA).

September 14th 2005.

Lower Foulridge Reservoir (SD888417): 2juv Curlew Sandpiper (GWa).

September 13th 2005.

Fishmoor Reservoir (SD697260): Drake Greater Scaup present for the 7th day (WCA).

Lower Foulridge Reservoir (SD888417): 2juv Curlew Sandpiper, 2juv Ringed Plover, 12 Snipe, 4 G.C.Grebe, 400 Canada Goose, 31 Carrion Crow (AAC, EO).

Upper Foulridge Reservoir (SD895413): 4+ Greenshank, 1 Common Sandpiper, 3 Greenshank (GWa).

Slipper Hill Reservoir (SD875420): 1 Ruff, 4 G.C.Grebe, 4 Teal (AAC, EO).

Black Moss Reservoirs (SD8241): 4 Little Grebe, 1 G.C. Grebe, 3 Wigeon, 2 Teal, 13 Tufted, 2 Whinchat (AAC, EO).

September 12th 2005.

Lower Foulridge Reservoir (SD888417): 2juv Curlew Sandpiper, 3 Greenshank, 2 Ringed Plover, 1 Wigeon (GWa).

Common Buzzard: 1 over hills nr Whitemoor Res (GWa).

Slipper Hill Reservoir (SD875420): 1 Ruff, 5 Teal (GWa).

Langden Valley (SD6050-SD6350): 3 Hen Harrier, 4 Spotted Flycatcher (AH).

September 11th 2005.

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): 2 Wood Sandpiper briefly on overflow by Causeway at 11.00hrs (Nigel & Elizabeth Berry per MB). 1 Wigeon, 1 Pochard, 13+ Tufted, 4 (f+3j) Red-breasted Merganser, 34 Teal,  312 Mallard, 4 Lapwing, 7 Barnacle Geese, 2 Little Grebe, 4 G.C. Grebe, 20 Cormorant. Chiffchaff & Willow Warbler in forest (MB), AAC).

Slipper Hill Reservoir (SD875420): 1 Ruff (BJ).

Lower Foulridge Reservoir (SD888417): 3 Greenshank (BJ).

Upper Foulridge Reservoir (SD895413): 2juv Curlew Sandpiper, 2 Common Sandpiper, 10 Snipe, 1 Ringed Plover, 1 Raven (BJ, AH, MF).

Lomeshaye Marsh (SD847377): 1 Chiffchaff (AH).

September 10th 2005.

Upper Foulridge Reservoir (SD895413): 2juv Curlew Sandpiper present from late afternoon (Russell Hooper per GMo). 3 Cormorant, 2 Tufted, 14 Snipe (AAC, KAC).

Lower Foulridge Reservoir (SD888417): 22 Greylag Goose >S, 1m Wigeon, 1 Knot, 2 Greenshank, 7 Common Sandpiper, 8 Ringed Plover, 1 Dunlin, 16 Snipe, 2 Shoveler, 1 Chiffchaff (AAC, KAC, GMo, RC, GWa).

Upper Foulridge Reservoir (SD895413): 3 Cormorant, 2 Tufted, 14 Snipe (AAC, KAC).

Slipper Hill Reservoir (SD875420): 1 Ruff, 3 Teal (GMo, RC).

Rishton Reservoir (SD715300): 7 G.C. Grebe, 1 Cormorant (AAC, KAC).

Parsonage Reservoir (SD700320): 1 Common Sandpiper (AAC, KAC).

September 9th 2005.

Fishmoor Reservoir (SD697260): Drake Greater Scaup present for the 3rd day (WCA).

Lower Foulridge Reservoir (SD888417): 2 Greenshank, 5 Ringed Plover, 19 Snipe (BJ).

September 8th 2005.

Fishmoor Reservoir (SD697260): Drake Greater Scaup present for the 2nd day (WCA).

Lower Foulridge Reservoir (SD888417): 2 Greenshank, 4 Snipe, 2 Ringed Plover, 3 Cormorant (GWa).

Upper Foulridge Reservoir (SD895413): 1 Yellow Wagtail, 1 Shoveler, 1 Common Sandpiper, 250 Lapwing, 1 Kingfisher, 12 Snipe (GWa).

September 7th 2005.

Higher Towneley (SD860909): 1juv Yellow Wagtail. The species present in the area for the 11th day. Nearby, 2 drake Mandarin on Towneley Hall pond (GMo).

Fishmoor Reservoir (SD697260): 1 eclipse drake Greater Scaup, 21 Tufted (WCA).

September 6th 2005.

Lower Foulridge Reservoir (SD888417): 14 Snipe, 2 Greenshank, 5 Ringed Plover (GWa).

Upper Foulridge Reservoir (SD895413): 3 Cormorant, 300 Lapwing, 1 Common Sandpiper, 23 Snipe, 2 Tufted, 1 Shoveler (GWa).

Upper Coldwell Reservoir (SD9036): 1 Short-eared Owl (BJ).

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): 2 Little Grebe, 4 Great Crested Grebe, 5 Cormorant, 2 Grey Heron, 178 Canada Goose, 7 Barnacle Goose, 69 Teal (numbers increasing), c250 Mallard, 4 (1f, 3juv) Red-breasted Merganser, 4 Moorhen, 4 Coot, 12 L.B.B. Gull, c35 Common Gull, c40 Lapwing, few Pied Wagtails (AAC).

September 6th 2005.

Lower Foulridge Reservoir (SD888417): 2 Greenshank (GWa).

Upper Foulridge Reservoir (SD895413): 2 Teal, 1 Shoveler, 1 Tufted, 15 Snipe, 260 Lapwing (GWa).

Parsonage Reservoir (SD700320): 1 Greenshank, 1 Golden Plover, 10 Snipe, 12 Lapwing, 4 Cormorant, 1 Little Grebe, 2 G.C. Grebe, 1 Wigeon, 6 Tufted, 102 Canada Geese, 1 Greylag (T&JD).

Barrow (SD732376): 1 Little Owl, 3 Bullfinch, 2 Spotted Flycatcher, 1 G.S. Woodpecker (Neil Mitchell).

September 5th 2005.

Higher Towneley (SD860909): 1juv Yellow Wagtail (GMo). Up to 4 have been amongst Pied Wagtails on the football pitches and are regularly flushed into the adj field by dog walkers. The species present in the area for the 8th day.

Black Moss Reservoirs (SD8241): Lower Res: 1 Pintail, 3 Wigeon, 5 Teal (JM).

Lower Foulridge Reservoir (SD888417): 2 Greenshank, 5 Ringed Plover, 2 Common Tern, 3 Goosander (GWa).

Upper Foulridge Reservoir (SD895413): 1 Shoveler, 1 Tufted, 3 Teal, 1 Cormorant, 12 Snipe, 300 Lapwing, 3 Common Sandpiper (GWa).

Fishmoor Reservoir (SD697260): 1 Ringed Plover > west, 21 Tufted (WCA).

September 4th 2005.

Parsonage Reservoir (SD700320): 1 Greenshank, 1 Common Gull, 2 Wigeon, 1 Little Grebe (T&JD).

Dean Clough Reservoir (SD715330): 12 Grey Partridge, 1 Snipe (T&JD).

Lower Foulridge Reservoir (SD888417): 7 Wigeon, 5 Ringed Plover, 2 Dunlin, 2 Greenshank, 3 Snipe (GWa).

Slipper Hill Reservoir (SD875420): 21 Teal, 2 Tufted, 1 Common Sandpiper, 1 Chiffchaff (GWa).

September 3rd 2005.

Lower Foulridge Reservoir (SD888417): No sign of Little Egret. 2 Greenshank, 2 Dunlin, 5 Ringed Plover, 2 kingfisher (GWa).

Upper Foulridge Reservoir (SD895413): 1 Ruff > east, 12 Wigeon > west, 1 Cormorant, 2 Common Sandpiper, 300 Lapwing, 20 Snipe (GWa).

Higher Towneley (SD860909): 3 (1ad, 2juv) Yellow Wagtail (GMo, GWa). Up to 4 have been amongst Pied Wagtails on the football pitches and are regularly flushed into the adj field by dog walkers. The species present in the area for the 6th day.

Pendle Hill (SD803415): 1 Whimbrel over at 10.00hrs, 1 Tree Pipit on lower slopes, 1 Merlin, 14 Wheatear (JM).

Parsonage Reservoir (SD700320): 1 Greenshank, 1 Common Sandpiper, 3 Cormorant, 7 Tufted, 7 Wigeon (GMo).

White Greet (SD696598): 1 Grasshopper Warbler (JM).

September 2nd 2005.

Lower Foulridge Reservoir (SD888417): The Little Egret present for the 14th day, late-am at least, 2 Greenshank, 5 Dunlin, 4 Ringed Plover (GWa).

Upper Foulridge Reservoir (SD895413): 38 Snipe (TL).

Higher Towneley (SD860909): 2 (ad+juv) Yellow Wagtail (GMo). The birds are amongst Pied Wagtails on the football pitches and are regularly flushed into the adj field by dog walkers. Present in the area for the 5th day. Also, 3 (1ad, 2juv) Spotted Flycatcher.

Cant Clough Reservoir (SD897308): 1 Greenshank briefly (PGri).

White Greet (SD696598): 7 Stonechat (PWo).

September 1st 2005.

Lower Foulridge Reservoir (SD888417): The Little Egret present for the 13th day, 13.15hrs at least. Also, 2 Dunlin, 2 Greenshank, 3 Ringed PLover, 10 Grey Heron, 1juv Little Grebe. A mixed flock of 1 Shoveler, 10 Teal & 2 Pochard flew east (BJ, GWa). 2 Black Tern present in the evening (Russell Hooper per BJ).

Upper Foulridge Reservoir (SD895413): 1 Cormorant, 1 Pochard, 300 Lapwing, 3 Snipe (GWa).

Higher Towneley (SD860909): 3juv Yellow Wagtail (MF, GMo, BJ).

Parsonage Reservoir (SD700320): 1 Greenshank, 1 Ringed Plover, 1 Common Sandpiper (JM).

Dean Clough Reservoir (SD715330): 3 Whinchat by the upper reservoir (JM).

Marl Hill (SD683475): 1 fem/imm Common Redstart (DC).

August 31st 2005.

New Laithe Farm, Newton (SD699487): No sign of the Grey Phalarope today. 3 Tree Pipit, 1 Whinchat (MkB).

Lower Foulridge Reservoir (SD888417): The Little Egret present for the 12th day, early afternoon at least. Also, 3 Ringed Plover, 4 Dunlin, 1 Greenshank (BJ).

Higher Towneley (SD860909): 3 (1ad, 2juv) Yellow Wagtail (GMo).

Upper Foulridge Reservoir (SD895413): 2 Cormorant, 2 Snipe, 300 Lapwing, 7 Teal (GWa).

Barley Green, Hapton (SD791301): 1 Tree Pipit (WCA).

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): 3 Little Grebe, 7 G.C.Grebe, 18 Cormorant, 1m Wigeon (AAC, EO).

Waddington Fell (SD7147): 4 Common Buzzard, 8 Raven, over the summit (AAC, EO).

August 30th 2005.

New Laithe Farm, Newton (SD699487): The juv-1stw Grey Phalarope present for the 4th day (Brian & Margaret Breaks et al). The bird is present on the recently created scrape at SD704487. The site is N/NW of Clitheroe, west of the B6478. Parking is limited outside the farm entrance, so Brian has kindly allowed off-road parking in the field to the left of the entrance. Please do not obstruct the farm entrance. A few new images added, click on the species to view.

Lower Foulridge Reservoir (SD888417): The Little Egret present for the 11th day, early afternoon at least. Also, 5 Ringed Plover, 1 Greenshank (PGri).

Clowbridge Reservoir (SD825282): Female Goldeneye present for the 5th day (GMo).

Higher Towneley (SD860909): 4 (1ad, 3juv) Yellow Wagtail amongst Pied Wagtails on the football pitches at 13.45hrs.The birds are regularly flushed into the adj field by dog walkers (GMo). Present in the area for the 3rd day.

August 29th 2005.

New Laithe Farm, Newton (SD699487): The juv-1stw Grey Phalarope present for the 3rd day (Brian & Margaret Breaks et al).

Lower Foulridge Reservoir (SD888417): The Little Egret present for the 10th day, late afternoon at least. Also, 5 Dunlin, 4 Ringed Plover, 1 Greenshank, 1 Common Sandpiper 1 Blackcap, 5 Willow Warbler (GWa, GMo, RC, BJ, JM).

Parsonage Reservoir (SD700320): 2 Greenshank, 1 Ringed Plover, 3 Common Sandpiper (T&JD, GMo, RC).

Allsprings, Gt. Harwood (SD734334): 2 Lesser Whitethroat, 2 Spotted Flycatcher (T&JD).

Ring-necked Parakeet: 1 seen at 16.30hrs nr the Spread Eagle Hotel, Mellor, cSD668310 (H. Jones).

August 28th 2005.

New Laithe Farm, Newton (SD699487): The juv-1stw Grey Phalarope present for the 2nd day (Brian & Margaret Breaks et al).

Lower Foulridge Reservoir (SD888417): The Little Egret present for the 9th day, 07.00hrs at least. Also, 1 Greenshank, 3 Dunlin, 3 Ringed Plover (GWa, GMo).

Higher Towneley (SD860909): 2 Yellow Wagtail (Andrea Jackson).

August 27th 2005.

New Laithe Farm, Newton (SD699487): A juv-1stw Grey Phalarope present all day (Brian & Margaret Breaks et al).

Lower Foulridge Reservoir (SD888417): The Little Egret present for the 8th day. Also today, 1 Sanderling, 12 Dunlin, 12 Ringed Plover, 1juv Greenshank, 1 Common Sandpiper, juv-1stw Med Gull, 1 Common Whitethroat (PGri, BJ, GWa).

Upper Foulridge Reservoir (SD895413): 4 Teal, 4 Snipe, 260 Lapwing (GWa).

Parsonage Reservoir (SD700320): 1juv Ringed Plover, 2 Common Sandpiper, 1 Dunlin, 1 Greenshank (T&JD, B&JC, GMo, RC).

Allsprings, Gt. Harwood (SD734334): 2 Lesser Whitethroat, 4 Great Spotted Woodpecker, 1 Green Woodpecker, 3+ Spotted Flycatcher, 1 Redstart and several juv Willow Warbler (SG, B&JC).

Altham (SD774331): 1 Whinchat, 2 Snipe (GMo, RC).

Rishton Reservoir (SD715300): 6 G.C. Grebe, 1 Common Sandpiper (GMo, RC).

August 26th 2005.

Lower Foulridge Reservoir (SD888417): The Little Egret present for the 7th day, favouring the mouth of the creek at the SE end of the reservoir. Also, 2 Greenshank, 1 Ringed Plover, 1 Common Sandpiper, 1juv Whinchat, 1 Common Whitethroat, 6 Blackcap.
 (GWa, JM, BJ).

Clowbridge Reservoir (SD825282): A female Goldeneye (JM).

Parsonage Reservoir (SD700320): 3 Greenshank, 2 Common Sandpiper, 1 Dunlin (JM, GMo).

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): 2 Dunlin, 5 LRP, 1 Common Sandpiper, 1 Oystercatcher (MB).

Rishton Reservoir (SD715300): 1 Dunlin (JM).

August 25th 2005.

Lower Foulridge Reservoir (SD888417): The Little Egret present for the 6th day. Also, 1 Sanderling, 2 Greenshank, 6 G.C. Grebe, 4 Grey Heron, 4 Cormorant > NW (GWa, BJ, AAC).

Parsonage Reservoir (SD700320): 1juv Sanderling, 4 Greenshank, 4 Common Sandpiper, 1 Little Grebe, 1 G.C. Grebe, 20 Canada Goose, 7 Tufted, 7 Coot, 6 Wheatear, 1 Common Whitethroat (ASD, AAC, T&JD, MB).

Rishton Reservoir (SD715300): 1 juv-1stw Med Gull for 2nd day on western shoreline,10.30hrs at least. 1m Stonechat, 2 Blackcap, 12 G.C. Grebe (WCA).

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560):   Morning: 14 Dunlin, 4 Ringed Plover, 1 LRP, 1 Common Sandpiper, 
1 Pochard, 7 Tufted, 4 (1f + 3juv) Red-breasted Merganser (MB). 17.10-19.05hrs: 3 Little Grebe, 4 (2ad 2juv) G.C.Grebe, 11 Cormorant, 1 Grey Heron, 3 Teal, 420+ Mallard, 1 LRP (+ 6 unidentified RP / LRP), 1 Herring Gull, 11 L.B-b.Gull, 13 Pied Wagtail, 1 Green Woodpecker (AAC). 

Dean Clough Reservoir (SD715330): 1 Greenshank, 2 Spotted Flycatcher (T&JD).

Fishmoor Reservoir (SD697260): 10 Tufted, 1 Peregrine (WCA).

Upper Foulridge Reservoir (SD895413): 2 G.C. Grebe, c200 Lapwing (AAC).

August 24th 2005.

Lower Foulridge Reservoir (SD888417): The Little Egret present for the 5th day, favouring the mouth of the creek at the SE end of the reservoir, 1 juv-1stw Med Gull, 1 Greenshank, 100 mixed hirundine species (GWa).

Rishton Reservoir (SD715300): 2 (ad+juv) Common Tern, 1 juv-1stw Med Gull, 12 G.C. Grebe (WCA).

Parsonage Reservoir (SD700320): 1 Greenshank, 2 Common Sandpiper (T&JD).

Dean Clough Reservoir (SD715330): 4 Whinchat, 5 Stonechat, 1 Common Sandpiper (T&JD).

Fishmoor Reservoir (SD697260): 8 Tufted, 1 G.C. Grebe, 1 Common Sandpiper (WCA).

August 23rd 2005.

Lower Foulridge Reservoir (SD888417): The Little Egret present for the 4th day (GWa).

Parsonage Reservoir (SD700320): 1 Greenshank, 1 Common Sandpiper, 2 Snipe (T&JD).

August 22nd 2005.

Lower Foulridge Reservoir (SD888417): The Little Egret present for the 3rd day, favouring the mouth of the creek at the SE end of the reservoir. Also, 1m Common Scoter, 1 Greenshank (BJ, WCA, MO).

Parsonage Reservoir (SD700320): 1 Knot for 2nd day, 1juv Ruff, 1 Greenshank, 2 Common Sandpiper, 2 Snipe (JD per JM).

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): 10.00-12.00hrs: Fem Marsh Harrier flew over the island towards Cocklet Hill, viewed from the causeway. 1juv Peregrine, 4 Oystercatcher, 30+ Redpoll beyond hide, sev Willow Warbler (Bob Ives). 1 Knot for 3rd day, 3 Wigeon, 6 Tufted, 4 (1f, 3juv) Red-breasted Merganser, 7 (4ad, 3juv) G.C. Grebe, 4 Little Grebe, 4 Barnacle & 1 Greylag Geese (MB).

Easington (SD710507): 1f Common Redstart (MB).

Raven: 1 flew east over Mellor (AW).

August 21st 2005.

Lower Foulridge Reservoir (SD888417): The Little Egret present for the 2nd day, late afternoon at least. Also, 1 Greenshank. (PGri, BJ, GWa). The Egret has been favouring the creek at the SE end of the res by the road, opposite the garden centre.

Upper Foulridge Reservoir (SD895413): 1 Green Sandpiper (PGri, BJ).

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): A Knot present for the 2nd day, 8 Wigeon, 4 (1f, 3juv) Red-breasted Merganser, 4 Barnacle Geese, 9 Jay (MB).

Parsonage Reservoir (SD700320): 1 Knot, 1 Greenshank, 1 Dunlin, 3 Common Sandpiper, 2 Snipe, 2 Teal (JM, T&JD).

Tree Pipit: 1 over observers house at Hawthorn Bank, Clayton-le-Moors, SD753309, at 08.30hrs (JM).

Dunsop Valley (SD6550-SD6552): 12 Common Buzzard, Peregrine, 2 Sparrowhawk, 5+ Kestrel, 4 Raven (GMo, RC).

August 20th 2005.

Lower Foulridge Reservoir (SD888417): A Little Egret found at 09.20hrs and still present 17.00hrs at least (PGri et al). Also, 1 Greenshank (MF).

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): 1 Knot, 1 Oystercatcher, 2 Curlew, 2 Lapwing, 1 Tree Pipit (MB, MkB). 2 Little Grebe, 3 (1ad, juv) G.C. Grebe, 7 Cormorant, 1 Barnacle Goose (18 present y/day), 300+ Canada Goose, 12 Teal, 267+ Mallard, 8 Tufted, 4 (1f, 3juv) Red-breasted Merganser, 1 Redshank, 1 Common Sandpiper, 1 Green Woodpecker, 12 Pied Wagtail (AAC).

Parsonage Reservoir (SD700320): 1 Greenshank (3rd day), 1juv Dunlin (SG).

August 19th 2005.

Barley Green, Hapton (SD791301): The Hobby present in the area for the 18th day, seen at 10.30hrs perched along the edge of the first coniferous plantation (BG).  Directions: From the A679, take Hameldon Rd (next to the Hapton Inn, SD793309). Drive up until the Conifer plantation appears across the field on the right. Note the track is very rough for a stretch just prior to the suggested parking area. A public footpath runs across the field towards and through the wood. The bird also frequents the area between the two plantations.

Upper Foulridge Reservoir (SD895413): 400+ Lapwing, 3 Snipe, 1 Common Sandpiper, 10 Linnet (GMo).

Lower Foulridge Reservoir (SD888417): 1 Greenshank, 1 Cormorant (GMo).

Cross of Greet area (SD682608-SD703590): 12 Stonechat (inc. juvs), 4 Whinchat, a few Wheatear (PWo).

Fishmoor Reservoir (SD697260): 1 Yellow Wagtail, 1 Common Sandpiper, 3 Tufted, 2 G.C. Grebe (WCA).

August 18th 2005.

New Laithe Farm, Newton (SD699487): 1 Common Crossbill flew over, 3 Common Buzzard (MkB).

Barley Green, Hapton (SD791301): No sign of the Hobby in a c3hr vigil, 11.00-14.00hrs (GHo, BJ).

August 17th 2005.

Barley Green, Hapton (SD791301): The Hobby present in the area for the 16th day, seen in flight at 10.45hrs (GWa).

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): 12 G.C.Grebe (9ad 3imm), 9 Cormorant, 1 Grey Heron, 16 Teal, 330+ Mallard, 5 Tufted, 1f Red-breasted Merganser + 3juvs, 9 Moorhen, 3 Coot (AAC).

Gisburn Forest: 7+ Common Crossbill flew over in the 'Far Barn' area of the forest at c12.00hrs (D. Hope per AAC).

Upper Foulridge Reservoir (SD895413): 2juv Shelduck, 4 Snipe, 2 Common Sandpiper, 100 Lapwing (GWa).

Champion Moor (SD750530): 10 Linnet (AAC).

August 16th 2005.

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): A Hobby flew past the Boardhouse at 20.15hrs (GWo per MB).

Lower Foulridge Reservoir (SD888417): A drake Greater Scaup (GWa).

Upper Foulridge Reservoir (SD895413): 2 Common Sandpiper, 2juv Shelduck (GWa).

August 15th 2005.

Barley Green, Hapton (SD791301): The Hobby present in the area for the 14th day (AAC, EO.

August 14th 2005.

Barley Green, Hapton (SD791301): The Hobby present in the area for the 13th day.

Parsonage Reservoir (SD700320): 2 Greenshank, 1 Green Sandpiper, 2 Snipe, 1 LRP, 4 Curlew, 250 Lapwing, 17 Tufted (T&JD, GHo, ASD).

August 13th 2005.

Lower Foulridge Reservoir (SD888417): Mid-day: 1ad Arctic Tern, 1ad Common Tern, 1 Redshank, 1 LRP (GWa).

  Mid-day: 200 Lapwing, 1 Curlew, 2 Common Sandpiper (GWa).

August 12th 2005.

Barley Green, Hapton (SD791301): The Hobby present in the area for the 11th day (AH, Neil Mitchell).

Dean Clough Reservoir (SD715330): 1 drake Common Scoter, 13 Grey Partridge (JD).

Upper Foulridge Reservoir (SD895413): 3 Cormorant, 3 Common Sandpiper, 1 Ruddy Duck, 280 Lapwing.

Lower Foulridge Reservoir (SD888417): 1juv LRP, 1 Cormorant (GWa).

Clowbridge Reservoir (SD825282): 10 Canada Geese, 2+ Kestrel, 4 Mallard, 6 Tufted Duck, 1 Common Sandpiper, 5 Stonechat, 1 Whinchat, 1 Swift, 50 Swallow to roost, 1 Willow Warbler, 1 Reed Bunting, 16 House Martin (BI).

Reedsholme (SD808245): 1 Green Woodpecker, 1 G.S. Woodpecker, 1 Cormorant (BI).

August 11th 2005.

Barley Green, Hapton (SD791301): The Hobby present in the area for the 10th day, though it can be mobile & elusive (WCA, MkB, MB, JM, BJ, BL, RC).

Fishmoor Reservoir (SD697260): 1juv Med Gull roosted (WCA).

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): 2 Little Grebe, 4 G.C. Grebe, 4 Grey Heron, 11 Cormorant, 194 Canada Goose, 18 Barnacle Goose, 12 Teal, 278 Mallard, 7 Tufted Duck, 1f + 2juv R-b.Merganser, 2 Common Sandpiper, 95 Lapwing, 2 Herring Gull, 70 L.B-b.Gull, 15ad Common Gull, 2juv B-h.Gull, 5 Moorhen, 2 Coot (AAC).

Upper Foulridge Reservoir (SD895413): 2 fem/imm Ruddy Duck, 300 Lapwing (GWa).

Clowbridge Reservoir (SD825282): 150 Swallow, 5 Tufted Duck, 1m Grasshopper Warbler (GWa).

August 10th 2005.

Barley Green, Hapton (SD791301): A 1st summer Hobby present for at least a week. Also, a juv Marsh Harrier flew SE at 12.00hrs (GHo) and a Tree Pipit heard at 14.50hrs (WCA, JM, BJ, AH). 2 Raven, 4 Kestrel (GWa). 

Dunsop Bridge (SD660501): 2 Osprey reported (per MB).

August 9th 2005.

Black Moss Reservoirs (SD8421): Upper res: 1 Greenshank (JM).

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): 1 Common Tern at the dam end in the afternoon. 8 Common Crossbill by the Boardhouse (GWo per MkB).

Longworth Clough (SD694152): 1m Grasshopper Warbler, 2 (ad+juv) Bullfinch, c5 Jay, 3+ G.S. Woodpecker, 2 Treecreeper (Richard Else).

August 8th 2005.

White Greet (SD696598): No sign of Fieldfare, 10+ Mistle Thrush in area after 20.30hrs, 5 Stonechat, 2 Wheatear, 2 Raven (WCA, AAC).

Upper Foulridge Reservoir (SD895413): 1juv male Ruff, 1 Common Sandpiper, 200 Lapwing, 1 Snipe, 2 fem/imm Ruddy Duck, 2 Tufted Duck, 1 Teal, 2 Goosander, 2 Sparrowhawk, 40 Swift (GWa, BJ). 

Dean Clough Reservoir (SD715330): 2 Whinchat (T&JD).

August 7th 2005.

White Greet (SD696598): 20.30hrs: A Fieldfare associating with several Mistle Thrush along walls and in bracken below the road. Also, 1juv Whinchat, 3+ Stonechat in the area (WCA).

Upper Foulridge Reservoir (SD895413): 1juv male Ruff for 5th day, 2 fem/imm Ruddy Duck, 2 Goosander, 5 Common Sandpiper, 1 Dunlin, 140+ Swift (GWa, JM).

Lee Green Reservoir (SD880338): 3 Little Owl (GWa).

Grindleton Pond (SD750475): 5 Common Crossbill (AH).

Parsonage Reservoir (SD700320): 1 Tree Pipit flew over at 10.10hrs (JM).

August 6th 2005.

Fishmoor Reservoir (SD697260): 1juv Med Gull (unringed) to roost by 21.05hrs (WCA).

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): 16 Shelduck, 95+ Canada Geese, 230 Mallard, 5 Teal, 8 Tufted, 7 (4ad, 3juv) G.C. Grebe, 3 Little Grebe, 3 Lapwing, 4 Oystercatcher, 3 Grey Heron, 4 Cormorant,  3 Common Sandpiper, 1 Curlew, 12+ Sand Martin, 20+ Willow Warbler, 4 Blackcap (DF).

Tockholes (SD661230): A Little Owl on a telegraph pole at SD664235 at 21.20hrs (WCA).

August 5th 2005.

Dean Clough Reservoir (SD715330): 1m Common Scoter for 3rd day, 10 (7ad, 3juv) G.C. Grebe, 1m Reed Bunting (AAC, EO, JD).

Parsonage Reservoir (SD700320): 1 Little Grebe, 1 Grey Heron, 15 Mallard, 6 Tufted, 3 Oystercatcher, 200+ Lapwing, 2 Curlew, 1 Dunlin (AAC, EO).

Fishmoor Reservoir (SD697260): 1juv Med Gull (unringed) to roost by 20.30hrs, 4 Common Sandpiper, 2 Tufted, 1 G.C. Grebe (WCA).

Upper Foulridge Reservoir (SD895413): 1juv male Ruff for 3rd day, 2 Common Sandpiper, 2 (ad+juv ) LRP, 80 Lapwing (GWa).

Lower Foulridge Reservoir (SD888417): 1 Common Sandpiper (GWa).

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): 5 G. C. Grebe (pr + 1j & 1 + 1j), 2 Little Grebe,  6 Cormorant, 1 Grey Heron, 12 Barnacle Goose (on island), 24 Canada Goose (drastic reduction!), 2 Teal, c190 Mallard, 4 Tufted, 2 Oystercatcher, 1 Curlew, 8 Moorhen, 4 Coot (AAC).

Champion Moor (SD750530): 170+ Lapwing at Threap Green (AAC).

August 4th 2005.

Parsonage Reservoir (SD700320): 1 Black-tailed Godwit & 1 Green Sandpiper on the upper reservoir (T&JD, JM).

August 3rd 2005.

Upper Foulridge Reservoir (SD895413): 1juv male Ruff, 1ad LRP, 1 Common Sandpiper, 60 Lapwing, 1 Ruddy Duck, 1 Pochard (GWa).

Dean Clough Reservoir (SD715330): 1m Common Scoter, 1m Grasshopper Warbler, 7 G.C. Grebe (3pr + 1y), 1 Spotted Flycatcher, 1m Grasshopper Warbler reeling "in grassy area up hill at dam end" (T&JD, WB, AAC).

Parsonage Reservoir (SD700320): 2 Common Sandpiper (T&JD).

August 2nd 2005.

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): 3 Whimbrel present 14.20-15.30hrs, 1f  R.B. Merganser + 3 juv, 2 LRP (JM).

August 1st 2005.

Calf Hey Reservoir (SD752224): c10 Common Crossbill (PRi).

Clowbridge Reservoir (SD825282): 1 Arctic Tern, 1 Dunlin, 1 Common Sandpiper, 1m Grasshopper Warbler, 1 Tawny Owl, f Mallard + 9y, 20 Swift (BI).

Parsonage Reservoir (SD700320): 5 Curlew, 1 Redshank, 3 Oystercatcher, 1 Green Sandpiper, 1 Common Sandpiper, 17 Tufted Duck (T&JD).

July 31st 2005.

Upper Foulridge Reservoir (SD895413): 200 Lapwing, 2 Common Sandpiper, 1juv LRP, 25 G.C. Grebe (GWa).

Clowbridge Reservoir (SD825282): Flock of 11 Shelduck flew east this evening (GWa).

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): 3ad Little Grebe, 6 (3ad, 3juv) G.C. Grebe, 5 Grey Heron, 5 Cormorant, 201 Canada Goose, 1 Greylag Goose, 190+ Mallard, 4 Tufted, 1f  R.B. Merganser + 3 juv, 5 Moorhen, 3 Coot, 1 LRP, 2 Common Sandpiper, 3+ Curlew flying SW (AAC).

Parsonage Reservoir (SD700320): 1 Kingfisher (T&JD).

Langden Valley (SD6050-SD6350): 1 Ring Ouzel, 3pr Stonechat + y, 1 Common Buzzard (JW).

Fishmoor Reservoir (SD697260): 65 Common Gull (inc. 1juv) roosted, 1 Whimbrel over (JW).

July 30th 2005.

Dean Clough Reservoir (SD715330): A moulting adult Black Tern present this evening (T&JD).

Upper Foulridge Reservoir (SD895413): 2 islandica Black-tailed Godwit, 3 Common Sandpiper, 50 Lapwing, 20 G.C. Grebe, 1 Cormorant (GWa).

Lower Foulridge Reservoir (SD888417): 3 Common Tern, 1 LRP present 09.50hrs at least (PGRi, GWa).

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): 2pr G.C. Grebe with 3 & 1y respectively, 4ad Little Grebe, 2 Teal, 4 Tufted, 1f R.B. Merganser + 3y, 1 Short-eared Owl, 120 Lapwing, 2 (ad+juv) LRP, 6 Common Crossbill flew over causeway (JW).

July 29th 2005.

No news received for today.

July 28th 2005.

Upper Foulridge Reservoir (SD895413): 1 Common Sandpiper, 1 Pochard (GWa).

Lower Foulridge Reservoir (SD888417): 1ad Common Tern (GWa).

July 27th 2005.

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): 3 Little Grebe, 4 (2ad 2juv) G.C.Grebe, 2 Cormorant, 230+ Canada Goose, 66 Mallard, 4 Tufted Duck, 8 Oystercatcher, 222 Lapwing, 1 Dunlin, 1 Snipe, 1 juv LRP, 2 Common Sandpiper, B. H.Gulls now virtually all departed from island - only 1ad 3juv left (AAC, EO).

July 26th 2005.

Upper Foulridge Reservoir (SD895413): female Goldeneye for the 2nd day, 140 Lapwing, 2 Common Sandpiper (GWa).

Lower Foulridge Reservoir (SD888417): Ad Common Tern, 3 LRP, 1 Kingfisher (GWa).

Belmont Reservoir (SD670170): 1 Greenshank (PRh).

July 25th 2005.

Upper Foulridge Reservoir (SD895413): A female Goldeneye, 90 Lapwing, 1 Common Sandpiper (GWa).

Lower Foulridge Reservoir (SD888417): 1 Ruddy Duck, 3 LRP, 10 Lapwing (GWa).

July 24th 2005.

Fishmoor Reservoir (SD697260): 2ad Med Gull to roost by 21.15hrs (WCA).

Upper Foulridge Reservoir (SD895413): 24 G.C. Grebe, 3 LRP, 1 Redshank, 1 Common Sandpiper, 2 Oystercatcher (GWa).

Lower Foulridge Reservoir (SD888417): 1ad Common Tern roosting with B.H. Gulls (GWa).

Longridge Fell: 1 Common Crossbill in the plantation at SD643398 at midday (JW).

July 23rd 2005.

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): 2 drake Common Scoter, 1f R.B. Merganser + 3y, 4 Goosander, 2 Little Grebe, 2pr G.C. Grebe with 1 & 3y respecitvely, 2 Dunlin, 3ad LRP, c3000 Starling, 700+ B. H. Gull & 10 Common Gull to roost (JW).

Lower Foulridge Reservoir (SD888417): 2 LRP, 20 Lapwing, Tufted Duck (GWa).

Upper Foulridge Reservoir (SD895413): 2 Redshank, 150 Lapwing, juv Peregrine flew over, 2 Common Sandpiper (GWa).

July 22nd 2005.

Lower Foulridge Reservoir (SD888417): 4ad Sandwich Tern present from at least 09.00hrs - 09.45hrs only (JM).  12 G.C. Grebe, 30 Mallard, 2 Moorhen, 18 Coot, 2 Lapwing, 1 Common Sandpiper (AAC, EO)

Brownhills Reservoir (SD897413): 42 Common Crossbill flew NE at 10.10hrs (JM).

Upper Foulridge Reservoir (SD895413): 7 G.C. Grebe, 176 Canada Geese, 1 Barnacle Goose, 27 Mallard, 1 Moorhen, 158 Lapwing, 1 Common Sandpiper (AAC, EO).

Fishmoor Reservoir (SD697260): 1juv Med Gull to roost by 19.30hrs. Also, 2 Tufted, 1ad G.C. Grebe (WCA).

Cross of Greet Bridge (SD703590): 4+ Spotted Flycatcher, 6 Lesser Redpoll, 3+ Siskin, 2 Common Sandpiper, 1 Green Woodpecker, 1 G.S. Woodpecker, 1pr Stonechat, 6 Grey Wagtail, Willow Warblers, Goldfinch & Goldcrest (PWo, John Bateman, Brian Townson).

White Greet (SD696598): 1 Common Buzzard, 4 Raven, 5 Wheatear, 1pr Whinchat & 2+juv at SD694599 (PWo, John Bateman, Brian Townson).

July 21st 2005.

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): 34 Oystercatcher, c200 Swift (AH). 1pr LRP with 2 recently hatched young, feeding at first then being brooded. Also 2 Grey Heron, 7 Cormorant, 1 Barnacle Goose, 283 Canada Goose, 17 Greylag Goose, 7 Teal, 256 Mallard, 7 Moorhen, 1 Coot, 89 Lapwing, 3 Common Sandpiper, G.S. Woodpecker, Green Woodpecker, 2+ Lesser Redpoll (AAC).

Champion Moor (SD750530): 2 Linnet (AAC).

July 20th 2005.

Charters Moss Plantation (SD699167): Imm male Marsh Harrier hunting moorland to the north at 16.00hrs (PRh).

July 19th 2005.

Upper Foulridge Reservoir (SD895413): 120+ Lapwing, 4 Common Sandpiper, 1 Redshank, 1 Cormorant (GWa).

Lower Foulridge Reservoir (SD888417): 1juv LRP, 1 Common Sandpiper, 1 Oystercatcher (GWa).

Horton Bridge (SD857498): 1pr Grey Partridge + 8y (AH).

July 18th 2005.

No news received for today.

July 17th 2005.

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): 1m Grasshopper Warbler showing well by the island viewpoint, SD734556. 1 Greenshank, 1ad LRP, 1 Oystercatcher + 1y, 5 Common Sandpiper, 2 Teal, 4 Tufted, 1 Barnacle Goose, 15 Greylag Goose, 1f R.B. Merganser + 3y (JW).

July 16th 2005.

Upper Foulridge Reservoir (SD895413): 2 LRP (ad+juv), 4 Common Sandpiper, 300 Lapwing, 4 Tufted Duck, 11 G.C. Grebe (GWa).

July 15th 2005.

Towneley Hall (SD854309): 16 Common Crossbill flew over the 9 hole golf course at 14.30hrs (MkB).

July 14th 2005.

Clowbridge Reservoir (SD825282): 1 Redshank, 2 Stonechat (GWa)

Charters Moss Plantation (SD699167): Several Common Crossbill heard in vicinity of snack van, mid morning (PRh). At mid day, 16 Common Crossbill at SD698164 & 1m Grasshopper Warbler (Bill Berry)

Cross of Greet Bridge (SD702590): c10 Common Crossbill, 3 Spotted Flycatcher (1ad, 2juv), 1 Stonechat, 3 Goldcrest, 1 G.S. Woodpecker, Red Grouse (Bob & Joyce Calder), 2 Grey Wagtail (ad + juv), few Lesser Redpoll (AAC, Ken Capps)

Kenibus (SD710579) : 1 Spotted Flycatcher (AAC, Ken Capps)

Langden Intake (SD628511): 4 Grey Heron, 3 imm Goosander, 1 Dipper, 4 Mistle Thrush, 4+ Whinchat (1ad, 3+y), 1 Stonechat, 2 Grey Wagtail (ad + juv), few Lesser Redpoll (AAC, Ken Capps)

Stocks Reservoir (SD730560): 8 Common Sandpiper, 8 Redshank, 1 LRP, 2 G.C. Grebe +3y, 3 Tufted Duck, sev Teal, 2 Grey Heron, num Oystercatcher & Lapwing, num Common Swift & Sand Martin, 3 Grasshopper Warbler reeling (2, c150 yrds past hide plus 1, c500yrds past but further right from path), 1 Tree Pipit nr fisherman's car park, Nuthatch and Blackcap & Willow Warbler (Bob & Joyce Calder).

White Greet (SD696598): 1 juv Wheatear (AAC, Ken Capps).