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Birds of Marton Mere
This booklet celebrates 50 years of bird-recording at Marton Mere, Blackpool, a natural freshwater site that is very important for birds in the Fylde area of Lancashire. There are accounts for all 216 species recorded to the end of 2001.
A Site of Special Scientific Interest, and declared a Local Nature Reserve in 1991, the current mosaic of habitats are vital for passage migrants in spring and autumn, up to 30 breeding species and wintering wildfowl, Bitterns and Water Rails
The Birds of Lancashire and North Merseyside
All 348 native and naturalised bird species recorded in Lancashire and North Merseyside up to the end of 2005 are included. Species accounts detail the past and current status; hundreds of graphs, charts and breeding distribution maps give further information and additional chapters detail the main habitats, key birdwatching sites and history of ornithology in the county.460 pages, 311 photos, over 100 line drawings, distribution maps, diagrams.
These are the results of a monitoring programme of the 931 'tetrads' that make up Lancashire and North Merseyside. 146 breeding bird species have been found and mapped, including the first successful breeding by Spoonbill in England sinc c1668. Hardback;408pp. distribution maps, 2001
Brockholes Nature Reserve
Spectacular reserve created from former quarry workings. Has the first floating village centre with hides etc. Newly created wet grassland and reedbeds attract a large diversity of species
Cuerden Valley Park is maintained and managed by Cuerden Valley Park Trust and extends to some 650 acres. The extensive park comprises meadows, woodland, lakes and ponds....
Forest of Bowland
Situated in the centre north west England, the Forest of Bowland covers some 802 square kilometres of rural Lancashire and North Yorkshire. It is an area of national and international importance....
Leighton Moss RSPB Reserve
The Arnside and Silverdale peninsula lies just south of the Lake District and is an area of outstanding natural beauty, famous for its scenic area of woodlands, marshes and views across the expanse of Morecambe Bay....
The reserve is the most accessible site around the estuary for viewing the whole of the Ribble’s birds. The freshwater pools and grassland attract especially large numbers of pink-footed geese.....
Martin Mere WWT
WWT Martin Mere is a wetland nature reserve managed by the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust at Tarlscough, Burscough, Lancashire, England, on the West Lancashire Coastal Plain, 6 miles from Ormskirk and 10 miles from Southport....
Mere Sands Wood
Mere Sands Wood is a 42 hectares (100 acres) nature reserve between the villages of Holmeswood and Rufford in west Lancashire, England, managed by The Wildlife Trust...
Morecambe Bay is a bird habitat of International importance and also enjoys a deserved reputation for its beauty and panoramic views. The Bay is an area of 195 square miles....
Ribble Estuary
Ribble Estuary NNR is the most important site in the UK for wintering wildfowl. The reserve occupies over half of the total area of the Ribble estuary, including extensive areas of mud and sand flats and almost all of the saltmarsh habitat - one of the largest single areas of saltmarsh in England....
Pennington Flash wetlands
The flash is a 70-hectare (170-acre) lake created at the turn of the 20th century by coal mining subsidence, mainly from Bickershaw Colliery, and flooding. Now an extensive nature reserve....
Seaforth Nature Reserve
This is a major roosting site for waders and seabirds; large numbers of ducks in winter; nationally important for spring passage Little Gulls. ....
From 1979 to 1983 observers contributed records to a thorough survey of Greater Manchester's breeding birds. This interesting and informative book presents the results of that survey. The 104 species maps are plotted using the tetrad system based on the National grid which appears on all Ordnance Survey maps. They represent the first detailed distribution maps for birds of this area. Many delightful illustrations accompany the text and early chapters describe;-
The changes in the birdlife of the area
The County and its habitats
The organization of the survey and the study of ornithology in Greater Manchester
The estimation of numbers of birds.
Birdwatching Walks in Bowland
More than 30 scenic walks covering the whole of the Forest of Bowland from Lancaster to Pendle and Preston to Settle, all giving the walker the chance to encounter a wide range of birds in this magnificent setting. Colour and b/w illustrations. 133pp. 2005
The Gathering Tide: A Journey Around the Edgelands of Morecambe Bay
Karen Lloyd takes us on a deeply personal journey around the 60 miles of coastline that make up 'nature's amphitheatre'. Embarking on a series of walks that take in beguiling landscapes and ever-changing seascapes, Karen tells the stories of the places, people, wildlife and history of Morecambe Bay.
So we meet the Queen's Guide to the Sands, discover forgotten caves and islands that don't exist, and delight in the simple beauty of an oystercatcher winging its way across the ebbing tide.
As we walk with Karen, she explores her own memories of the bay, making an unwitting pilgrimage through her own past and present, as well as that of the bay. The result is a singular and moving account of one of Britain's most alluring coastal areas.
The Birds of East Lancashire
The birds of Lancashire
Hardback .377 pages. With 31 b/w photographs. Full systematic list of Lancashire Birds.2 maps.
Birds of Morecambe Bay
Birdwatching Walks Around Morecambe Bay
Tens of thousands of waders, wildfowl and gulls winter or breed, or pass through on their migrations from the Arctic to Africa and beyond, making it an area of truly national and international importance. Covering the Wyre estuary in the south to Walney Island in the north, embracing Arnside/Silverdale AONB, the Duddon estuary, southern Lake District and Forest of Bowland, this excellent book is perfect for anyone wishing to combine a love of walking with an interest in birds and other wildlife.
This is the third checklist produced for the area following Barnes 1959 and Hague 1968.It covers the 10 year period 1968-78 in some detail with numerous references to statements in the previous lists especially where changes in status have occurred. The appendix includes a brief summary of species which have occurred in the area but not during the years 1968-78.
Paperback; Lancaster & District Bird-watching
Atlas of Breeding Birds of Lancaster and District
Publisher : Lancaster & District Birdwatching Society (1 Oct. 1995)
Where to Watch Birds in Cumbria, Lancashire and Cheshire
Northwest Egland boasts some of the greatest birdwatching areas in the United Kingdom: rugged mountains and hills,green plains and estuaries of international ornithological importnace.
Where to Watch Birds in North West England and the Isle of Man
A guide to the best birding sites in the north-western counties of Cumbria, Lancashire and Cheshire. This area holds some of the finest upland sites in England, as well as some superb wetlands including Morecambe Bay which holds the largest wader roost in the country. The western coast of Northern England has a good record for attracting Nearctic vagrants,
Birdwatching Walks in Bowland
The county of Lancashire has at its heart a real gem. Boasting fells, marshes, moorland, rivers, rich woodlands and ancient picturesque settlements, the Forest of Bowland provides a wonderful variety of habitats for an amazing array of birds, some of them rare. Little wonder, then, that local authors David Hindle and John Wilson developed such a passion for exploring the area, and decided to write a book. Birdwatching Walks in Bowland, now in its third edition, reveals the many treasures on offer that can be enjoyed by all. Readers can choose from over 30 lovely routes, all with straightforward directions, easy-to-follow maps and useful birding tips.
Martin Mere: Its History and Natural History
Birds of Marton Mere
This booklet celebrates 50 years of bird-recording at Marton Mere, Blackpool, a natural freshwater site that is very important for birds in the Fylde area of Lancashire. There are accounts for all 216 species recorded to the end of 2001.
A Site of Special Scientific Interest, and declared a Local Nature Reserve in 1991, the current mosaic of habitats are vital for passage migrants in spring and autumn, up to 30 breeding species and wintering wildfowl, Bitterns and Water Rails
The Birds of Lancashire and North Merseyside
All 348 native and naturalised bird species recorded in Lancashire and North Merseyside up to the end of 2005 are included. Species accounts detail the past and current status; hundreds of graphs, charts and breeding distribution maps give further information and additional chapters detail the main habitats, key birdwatching sites and history of ornithology in the county.460 pages, 311 photos, over 100 line drawings, distribution maps, diagrams.
These are the results of a monitoring programme of the 931 'tetrads' that make up Lancashire and North Merseyside. 146 breeding bird species have been found and mapped, including the first successful breeding by Spoonbill in England sinc c1668. Hardback;408pp. distribution maps, 2001
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