Camera attached to a gannet captures bird's eye view

Miniature video cameras have revealed life from a gannet's perspective.

The lightweight cameras were fitted to the birds by scientists from the University of Exeter and the RSPB.

Read more..... HERE

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RSPB Ramsey Island and Grassholm
 

REDDISH VALE COUNTRY PARK - STOCKPORT

Saturday 9th November

Our 2nd outing with the RSPN Bird ID course leaders;

A great oasis near to Stockport town centre.

3 Goosander 2M and 1F
Little Grebe 2
Cormorant 2
Coal Tit 2
Sparrow 3
Nuthatch 1
Mallards Many
Canada Geese Many
Moorhen 2
Coot 3
Tufted Duck 4
BH Gulls Many
Mute Swan 2 + 3 cygnets
Mistle Thrush 1
Blue Tit
Great Tit

Highlights for today
a Buzzard and Great Spotted Woodpecker

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RSPB Stockport

The Birdmen of Paradise pt2

The Birdmen of Paradise pt1

WOODBANK PARK - STOCKPORT (RSPB Bird ID Course)

Saturday 2nd November

After 4 weeks of inside theory on the RSPB Bird Identification course we set out eager to put those new skills into action.

Highlight of the day for Jackie and I was:

a Peregrine and halve a dozen Jays.
Flock of Long Tailed Tits
Blue Tits
Carrion Crow
Nuthatch
Mallards

and a superb grey wagtail

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RSPB Stockport