I was mixing it a bit this weekend with a trip to the footy at Old Trafford and a spot of opportunity birding on the way there and in the immediate surrounds.
On the drive up as the snow had completely vanished the birds now had to combat the flooded fields. It was evident that Pheasants, for example, were feeding very close to the road sides. Overhead there were Common Buzzard
s over the M6 north of Stoke and a notable pair of Sparrowhawks (male and female birds) together over the A50 in Derbyshire.
At the Quays in Manchester the water provides sheltered area for quite a few species and good views are easy. Today there was Mallard, Tufted Duck, Mute Swan, Canada Goose, Great-crested Grebe, Coot, Cormorant and Shag.
s over the M6 north of Stoke and a notable pair of Sparrowhawks (male and female birds) together over the A50 in Derbyshire.
At the Quays in Manchester the water provides sheltered area for quite a few species and good views are easy. Today there was Mallard, Tufted Duck, Mute Swan, Canada Goose, Great-crested Grebe, Coot, Cormorant and Shag.
Life bird count: 389 Year bird count: 97 Month bird count: 97
Photo: Coot (Fulica atra)
and the Ground
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