Neill just sent this fine shot of the Radde's Warbler at Moreton today - always a stonking bird, and it just shows that eastern birds can turn up in the North West too.
Wish I'd got a chance to see the big footed freak (the warbler, not Neill - if you've ever seen a Radde's, you'll know what I mean - great big pale yellowy splitty-splatties), but I was working for a change.
Mr Hunt explains: "It showed very well at times, there was a Yellow-Browed there this avo as well but we didn't manage to connect with it, let's hope the roll of eastern gems continues..........Sibe Thrush would do!"
Yup, I think I could handle a Sibe Thrush too...more pix of the Radde's at Neill's website (link on the right).
Eyes to the skies everyone, eyes to the skies...
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Jane Sellek, RSPB wrote...
Saturday, 27 October is Feed the Birds Day and the RSPB is urging people to think about the different ways they can help wildlife in their gardens. The RSPB is holding special events on Merseyside to mark the event where you can pick up great tips for feeding your garden birds.
The charity is also launching Homes for Wildlife, an exciting new activity inspiring people to make a real difference for the wildlife that shares the open spaces closest to us.
It is hoped that more than 200,000 people nationwide will support the Homes for Wildlife project, by following free wildlife-gardening advice to help them transform their homes and gardens into wildlife havens.
Matthew Capper of the RSPB’s Northern England region, said: “We want people to let their gardens go a bit wild– just leaving a small area of long grass will encourage insects and provide food for birds. Planting shrubs and building a pond will also be extremely beneficial.�
The RSPB is producing an extensive Homes for Wildlife information pack full of simple advice and recommendations for each and every garden. Everybody registering to take part in the Homes for Wildlife project will receive one of these packs either electronically or in hard copy.
You don’t need to have a traditional garden to be able to help. If you live in a flat why not put up a window feeder or plant up a window box with nectaring plants? If you have a courtyard garden, putting up a bird table or encouraging climbing plants to grow up your walls will help.
You can also be creative with the food you supply. Nuts and seeds are great but why not spice up your birds’ diets by putting out cheese, fruit, rice, bread or even non-salty bacon?!
Matthew added: “You really don’t need to be an expert to take part in Homes for Wildlife and you can do as little or as much as you have time for. Just providing a little food, water and shelter can really help birds and turn your garden into a wildlife haven for you to enjoy.�
To help you find out more about the birds in your garden, the RSPB is running events in East Yorkshire as follows:
20-21 October (10am-4pm): Southport Botanic Gardens, Churchtown, Southport
& 27-28 October Badge-making activities for children, plus opportunities to stock up on bird food and pick up bird-feeding tips from RSPB experts.
27 October (12-4pm): Thurstaston Country Park Visitors’ Centre, Thurstaston, Wirral
Make your own wooden feeders and then watch birds from a hide with our experts
28 October (9.30am-5pm): Eco Centre, Southport
Come and pick up bird-feeding tips and food to feed your feathered friends
For further information on events and details of how to register to take part in Homes for Wildlife, please visit the RSPB website www.rspb.org.uk/hfw
Posted by: Jane Sellek, RSPB | October 18, 2007 6:08 AM