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Waxwing
 
All photos of Waxwing at Warrington (Cheshire and Wirral) All photos of Waxwing Upload a photo of the Waxwing at Warrington (Cheshire and Wirral) All the RBA news reports of the Waxwing at Warrington (Cheshire and Wirral) 
  near-adult Taken: Feb 2019
  Warrington (Cheshire and Wirral) Uploaded: Wed, 06 Feb 2019
  An unusual pose from a bird in flight, giving a view of feather detail not always captured in one shot, this Waxwing was enjoying the fruits of a Rowan tree
Photo: David Shallcross
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Blyth's Reed Warbler
 
Previous Records of Blyth's Reed Warbler - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Blyth's Reed Warbler at Leigh (Greater Manchester) All photos of Blyth's Reed Warbler Upload a photo of the Blyth's Reed Warbler at Leigh (Greater Manchester) All the RBA news reports of the Blyth's Reed Warbler at Leigh (Greater Manchester) 
    Taken: Mon, 28 Jan 2019
  Leigh (Greater Manchester) Uploaded: Mon, 28 Jan 2019
  Hope Carr. This very elusive species is very mobile allowing no more than a second to capture an image, mainly keeping to the bramble habitat and feeding constantly.
Photo: David Shallcross
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Pied Wheatear
 
Previous Records of Pied Wheatear - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Pied Wheatear at Dove Point (Cheshire and Wirral) All photos of Pied Wheatear Upload a photo of the Pied Wheatear at Dove Point (Cheshire and Wirral) All the RBA news reports of the Pied Wheatear at Dove Point (Cheshire and Wirral) 
  first-winter, male Taken: Tue, 06 Nov 2018
  Dove Point (Cheshire and Wirral) Uploaded: Tue, 27 Nov 2018
  An exceptionally confiding bird this is a rarity throughout Britain.
Photo: David Shallcross
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Velvet Scoter
 
All photos of Velvet Scoter at High Rid Resr (Greater Manchester) All photos of Velvet Scoter Upload a photo of the Velvet Scoter at High Rid Resr (Greater Manchester) All the RBA news reports of the Velvet Scoter at High Rid Resr (Greater Manchester) 
  juvenile, female Taken: Mon, 26 Nov 2018
  High Rid Resr (Greater Manchester) Uploaded: Tue, 27 Nov 2018
  A much-photographed rarity to our region, a great sight to watch and note that the bird looks fit and well.
Photo: David Shallcross
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Cetti's Warbler
 
All photos of Cetti's Warbler at Pennington Flash Country Park (Greater Manchester) All photos of Cetti's Warbler Upload a photo of the Cetti's Warbler at Pennington Flash Country Park (Greater Manchester) All the RBA news reports of the Cetti's Warbler at Pennington Flash Country Park (Greater Manchester) 
  adult Taken: Wed, 03 Oct 2018
  Pennington Flash Country Park (Greater Manchester) Uploaded: Wed, 24 Oct 2018
 
Photo: David Shallcross
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Cetti's Warbler
 
All photos of Cetti's Warbler at Pennington Flash Country Park (Greater Manchester) All photos of Cetti's Warbler Upload a photo of the Cetti's Warbler at Pennington Flash Country Park (Greater Manchester) All the RBA news reports of the Cetti's Warbler at Pennington Flash Country Park (Greater Manchester) 
  near-adult Taken: Oct 2018
  Pennington Flash Country Park (Greater Manchester) Uploaded: Thu, 11 Oct 2018
  A scarce and secretive bird but slowly increasing in numbers and widening its range. We have at least 4 individuals now at Penny Flash. This one got bold enough to reveal its self after several weeks of me visiting what seemed to be its territory.
Photo: David Shallcross
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Water Rail
 
All photos of Water Rail at Pennington Flash Country Park (Greater Manchester) All photos of Water Rail Upload a photo of the Water Rail at Pennington Flash Country Park (Greater Manchester) All the RBA news reports of the Water Rail at Pennington Flash Country Park (Greater Manchester) 
  subadult Taken: Oct 2018
  Pennington Flash Country Park (Greater Manchester) Uploaded: Thu, 11 Oct 2018
  A shy bird but sitting still and quiet can bring its reward
Photo: David Shallcross
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White-winged Black Tern
 
Previous Records of White-winged Black Tern - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of White-winged Black Tern at Heysham (Lancashire and North Merseyside) All photos of White-winged Black Tern Upload a photo of the White-winged Black Tern at Heysham (Lancashire and North Merseyside) All the RBA news reports of the White-winged Black Tern at Heysham (Lancashire and North Merseyside) 
    Taken: Sep 2015
  Heysham (Lancashire and North Merseyside) Uploaded: Tue, 06 Oct 2015
  a very agile bird was feeding on flies and shrimps, close to the Heysham Power Station outfall, it gave several hours of pleasurable watching.
Photo: David Shallcross
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Kingfisher
 
All photos of Kingfisher at Pennington Flash Country Park (Greater Manchester) All photos of Kingfisher Upload a photo of the Kingfisher at Pennington Flash Country Park (Greater Manchester) All the RBA news reports of the Kingfisher at Pennington Flash Country Park (Greater Manchester) 
  near-adult, male Taken: Fri, 25 Sep 2015
  Pennington Flash Country Park (Greater Manchester) Uploaded: Sat, 03 Oct 2015
  A double take, kingfishers are a fairly common sight at Pennington Flash over the last few years. This bird is obviously good at its job.
Photo: David Shallcross
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White-winged Black Tern
 
Previous Records of White-winged Black Tern - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of White-winged Black Tern at Heysham (Lancashire and North Merseyside) All photos of White-winged Black Tern Upload a photo of the White-winged Black Tern at Heysham (Lancashire and North Merseyside) All the RBA news reports of the White-winged Black Tern at Heysham (Lancashire and North Merseyside) 
    Taken: Wed, 30 Sep 2015
  Heysham (Lancashire and North Merseyside) Uploaded: Sat, 03 Oct 2015
  A very agile bird feeding on flies and shrimps in and around the Power Station out fall.
Photo: David Shallcross
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Chiffchaff
 
All photos of Chiffchaff at Pennington Flash Country Park (Greater Manchester) All photos of Chiffchaff Upload a photo of the Chiffchaff at Pennington Flash Country Park (Greater Manchester) All the RBA news reports of the Chiffchaff at Pennington Flash Country Park (Greater Manchester) 
  near-adult Taken: May 2015
  Pennington Flash Country Park (Greater Manchester) Uploaded: Wed, 23 Sep 2015
 
Photo: David Shallcross
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Willow Tit
 
All photos of Willow Tit at Pennington Flash Country Park (Greater Manchester) All photos of Willow Tit Upload a photo of the Willow Tit at Pennington Flash Country Park (Greater Manchester) All the RBA news reports of the Willow Tit at Pennington Flash Country Park (Greater Manchester) 
  adult Taken: May 2015
  Pennington Flash Country Park (Greater Manchester) Uploaded: Wed, 23 Sep 2015
  conservation of these scares birds is vital, work is in progress within the local flashes.
Photo: David Shallcross
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Kingfisher
 
All photos of Kingfisher at Pennington Flash Country Park (Greater Manchester) All photos of Kingfisher Upload a photo of the Kingfisher at Pennington Flash Country Park (Greater Manchester) All the RBA news reports of the Kingfisher at Pennington Flash Country Park (Greater Manchester) 
  near-adult, male Taken: Sep 2015
  Pennington Flash Country Park (Greater Manchester) Uploaded: Wed, 23 Sep 2015
  Over the last two summers, this species has done very well at Pennington there a lots of them about. A good hide to view them, just now is from F.R. Horrocks Hide.
Photo: David Shallcross
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