Late February 2016 - Dunham and Lymm

Brimstone butterfly seen in the Dunham gardens. Small Tortoiseshell on heather in Lymm.

Claire Joures

Tuesday 9th February 2016 - Pennington Flash

Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea)

A brief visit to Pennington Flash. About 8 herons could be seen from the Tom Edmondson hide, some of which were in breeding plumage.











 

Ramsdale Reedbeds

At least one bittern had been seen in the past couple of days, particularly in the reeds near Teal Hide. Could well have been more hidden in the extensive Ramsdale Reedbeds, although local birders would likely have known if there had been.

Cathy and Mike Pettipher

Monday 8th February 2016 - Timperley and Marbury

Tree creeper seen on willow tree near Timperley Brook.

Pure white squirrel seen in Marbury Park!

Claire Joures

Sunday 7th February 2016 - Sale Water Park

16 herons were seen at Broad Ees Dole

Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea)

Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea)

Alder catkins are now appearing:

Male catkins of Common Alder (Alnus glutinosa)

Male catkins of Common Alder (Alnus glutinosa)

Mike and Cathy Pettipher

Monday 1st February 2016 - Timperley

Grey wagtail seen on roof near Timperley Brook.

Claire Joures