We enjoyed a beautiful Spring walk exploring the area around Black Moss Reservoirs. A particular highlight of the day, other than the views if the surrounding countryside, was the flocks of Golden Plovers with their plumage glistening splendidly in the sunlight. A full list of species seen on the day is found below:

Mallard 
Goosander 
Great Crested Grebe 
Pheasant h
Oystercatcher 
Golden Plover 
Lapwing 
Curlew 
Lesser Black Backed Gull 
Wood Pigeon 
Carrion Crow 
Jackdaw 
Great Tit 
Skylark h
Nuthatch h
Wren 
Robin h
Blackbird 
Fieldfare 
Dunnock 
Meadow Pipit 1?

Brown Hare 

h=heard only

Some images from an enjoyable visit to WWT Martin Mere. Highlights were species such as Marsh Harrier, Sparrowhawk, Snipe, Avocets, Chiffchaff, Cetti's Warbler and Brimstone Butterfly. 

Our latest coach trip to RSPB Saltholme was enjoyed by all, as we explored this fantastic reserve in the North East. There were several hides to watch to birds from, and pleasant walks around the lakes and pools set in the middle of an industrial backdrop. We even had a bonus trip to Seal Sands where the Harbour Seals provided the entertainment for us. A full list of species seen during the day can be found below. Many thanks to Clare for organising another successful coach trip for the Society. 

Mute Swan
Whooper Swan (flyover)
Canada Goose
Greylag Goose
Barnacle Goose
Shelduck
Mallard
Pintail
Shoveller
Wigeon
Teal
Gadwall
Garganey
Common Pochard
Tufted Duck
Eider (male)
Goldeneye (male)
Pheasant (male) 
Cormorant
Little Egret
Great White Egret
Little Grebe
Great Crested Grebe
Grey Heron
Red Kite 
Common Buzzard
Kestrel (male)
Marsh Harrier
Water Rail
Moorhen
Coot
Oystercatcher
Avocet
Lapwing
Redshank
Greenshank
Black Tailed Godwit
Curlew
Black Headed Gull
Herring Gull
Common Gull
Greater Black Backed Gull
Lesser Black Backed Gull
Wood Pigeon
Feral Pigeon
Collared Dove
Stock Dove
Barn Owl
Carrion Crow
Jackdaw
Rook
Magpie
Great Tit
Blue Tit
Long Tailed Tit
Skylark
Robin
Cetti's Warbler
Wren
Starling
Blackbird
Stonechat
Dunnock
House Sparrow
Tree Sparrow
Pied Wagtail
Meadow Pipit
Goldfinch
Chlaffinch
Greenfinch
Siskin
Reed Bunting

Brown Hare
Rabbit
Roe Deer
Seal
Weasel/Stoat