Geoff Settle Posted March 1, 2008 Report Share Posted March 1, 2008 14 members of the Warrington Nature Conservation Forum met at the Ferry car park and walked to Gatewarth No 3 tip in search of Harvest Mice. The tip was sealed some time ago and Harvest mice released onto the site. The pupose of today's visit was to see how many could be found or at least evidence of them being there. To read about the relaese etc click here Harvest Mice release 2003 I only joined them as far as the gate because I had Lucy(our dog) with me but I'll let you know what the group found. One of the main pruposes of the group is to count/record etc the many difference species to be found in Warrington and try and ensure that their environment is sustainable. One of our summer projects will be to count Swifts. At our recent committee meeting Brian showed the results of his last survey some years ago and its amazing where these birds nest. There are loads in Westy for example but very few where I live. It all depends on the eaves of the houses. So if you want more information on the above check the group's web page or send me a PM. [ 01.03.2008, 17:50: Message edited by: Geoff Settle ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfie Posted March 1, 2008 Report Share Posted March 1, 2008 What goes eek, eek, bang? A mouse in a minefield! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Settle Posted March 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 Follwoing on from Saturdays count the groupwill be counting the number of Swifts nesting in the rooves of Warrington Houses. Aparently Westy is a really good area for Swifts so when you see strangers with binoculars in your street it will probably be members of the WNCF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfie Posted March 6, 2008 Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 Originally posted by Geoff Settle: so when you see strangers with binoculars in your street it will probably be members of the WNCF. Or more likely the WPTS The Warrington Peeping Tom Society Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agamemnon1 Posted March 6, 2008 Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 I have just discovered a new hobby ! Human binocular spotting i have named it Its similar to birdspotting but you look for humans carrying binoculars, The large beaked sutton nesting tit ( Latin Thickius Twitius ) aint easy to spot cause its well camoflarged and tends to hide in shrubs and long grass, Plummage: somewhat similar to a vulture, scrawny bald neck, mottled appearance pronounced beak and small beady eyes. Breeding habits. To disgusting to mention on here ! The Ring Necked Poulton Plover ( Latin Gormlessious councilloriuss )on the other hand tends to inhabit urban areas and tends to wander aimlessly. It is instantly recognised by its constant but pointless jabbering, Plumage: Pale coloured with hints of ginger, of scrawny stature and prone to collections of pus encapsulated in granulated tissue ( boils to you ) Breeding Habits, Tends to mate once a year but cant remember why ! When mating, female keeps eyes closed cause she dont like to see the male enjoying its self ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Settle Posted March 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 Ag these are both parasites and should be put down, make sure you have got the right sort of shot for our gun. Don't leave it too long though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted March 6, 2008 Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 Geoff, if you are looking for swifts in March you are going to have a long wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoffrey Settle Posted March 6, 2008 Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 Here are some details: 2008 Swift Survey This year?s survey will be the first for ten years following on from BM?s original baseline data gained in the 1990?s. Ideal time will be evenings in late May/early June to start surveying. Brian will lead training sessions so then members can survey other areas. For this species of bird we wont be looking for nests just ?screaming parties?, this is following national guidelines. Dates for training and first surveys to be confirmed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted March 7, 2008 Report Share Posted March 7, 2008 I suppose if it is a swift survey it will be over quite quickly. Geoff, kill the multi personalities, is there a point you are trying to make? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Settle Posted March 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2008 No just trying to inform people about the WNCF and the work they do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agamemnon1 Posted March 7, 2008 Report Share Posted March 7, 2008 One flew over the cuckoos nest springs to mind ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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